Mercedes-AMG vehicles: observe the notes in
the Supplement. Otherwise, you may fail to recognize
dangers.
To preserve the engine during the first
1,000 miles (1,500 km):
- Drive at varying road speeds and engine
speeds.
- Drive the vehicle in drive program
or  .
- Change gear before the tachometer needle is
2/3 of the way to the red area of the tachometer.
- Do not shift down a gear manually in order to
brake.
- Avoid overstraining the vehicle, e.g. driving at
full throttle.
- Vehicles with automatic transmission: Do
not depress the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point (kickdown).
- Only increase the engine speed gradually and
accelerate the vehicle to full speed after
1,000 miles (1,500 km).
This also applies when the engine or parts of the
drivetrain have been replaced.
Please also observe the following breaking-in
notes:
- In certain driving and driving safety systems,
the sensors adjust automatically while a certain
distance is being driven after the vehicle
has been delivered or after repairs. Full system
effectiveness is not reached until the
end of this teach-in process.
- Brakepads, brake discs and tires that are
either new or have been replaced only achieve
optimum braking effect and grip after
several hundred kilometers of driving. Compensate
for the reduced braking effect by
applying greater force to the brake pedal.
Notes on driving
| WARNING Risk of accident due to
objects in the driver's footwell |
| Objects in the driver's footwell may impede
pedal travel or block a depressed pedal.
This jeopardizes the operating and road
safety of the vehicle.
- Stow all objects in the vehicle securely
so that they cannot get into the driver's
footwell.
- Always install the floor mats securely
and as prescribed in order to ensure
that there is always sufficient room for
the pedals.
- Do not use loose floor mats and do not
place floor mats on top of one another.
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| WARNING Risk of accident due to
unsuitable footwear |
Operation of the pedals may be restricted
due to unsuitable footwear such as:
- Shoes with platform soles
- Shoes with high heels
- Slippers
- When driving always wear suitable
shoes in order to be able to operate the
pedals safely.
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| WARNING Risk of accident when switching
off the ignition when driving |
| If you switch off the ignition while driving,
safety functions are restricted or no longer
available. This may affect the power steering
system and the brake force boosting, for
example.
You will then need to use considerably more
force to steer and brake.
- Do not switch off the ignition while driving.
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| DANGER Risk of fatal injuries due to
exhaust gases |
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Inhaling
these exhaust gases is hazardous to health
and can lead to poisoning.
- Never leave the engine running in an
enclosed space without sufficient ventilation.
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| WARNING Risk of skidding and of an
accident due to shifting down on slippery
road surfaces |
If you shift down on slippery road surfaces to
increase the engine braking effect, the drive
wheels may lose traction.
- Do not shift down on slippery road surfaces
to increase the engine braking
effect.
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| DANGER Risk of fatal injury due to poisonous
exhaust gases |
| If the tailpipe is blocked or sufficient ventilation
is not possible, poisonous exhaust gases
such as carbon monoxide may enter the vehicle.
This is the case if the vehicle gets stuck
in snow, for example.
- Keep the tailpipe and the area around
the vehicle free from snow when the
engine or the stationary heater are running.
- Open a window on the windward side of
the vehicle to ensure an adequate supply
of fresh air.
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| WARNING Risk of accident and injury
due to being under the influence of alcohol
and drugs while driving |
| Driving when under the influence of alcohol
and/or drugs is an extremely dangerous
combination. Even small quantities of alcohol
or drugs may affect your reflexes, perception
and judgment.
The probability of a serious or even fatal accident
greatly increases if you drive when
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Do not drink alcohol or take drugs while
driving, and do not allow anyone to
drive who has been drinking alcohol or
taking drugs.
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| WARNING Risk of accident due to the
brake system overheating |
| If you leave your foot on the brake pedal
when driving, the brake system may overheat.
This increases the braking distance and the
brake system may even fail.
- Never use the brake pedal as a footrest.
- Do not depress the brake pedal and the
accelerator pedal at the same time
while driving.
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| NOTE Wearing out the brake linings by
continuously depressing the brake pedal |
- Do not depress the brake pedal continuously
whilst driving.
- To use the braking effect of the engine,
shift to a lower gear in good time.
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| NOTE Damage to the drivetrain and
engine when pulling away |
- Do not warm up the engine while the
vehicle is stationary. Pull away immediately.
- Avoid high engine speeds and driving at
full throttle until the engine has reached
its operating temperature.
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| NOTE Damage to the catalytic converter
due to non-combusted fuel |
| The engine is not running smoothly and is
misfiring.
Non-combusted fuel may get into the catalytic
converter.
- Only depress the accelerator pedal
slightly.
- Have the cause rectified immediately at
a qualified specialist workshop.
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Limited braking effect on salt-treated roads:
- Due to salt build-up on the brake discs and
brakepads, the braking distance can increase
considerably or result in braking only on one
side
- Maintain a much greater safe distance to the
vehicle in front
To prevent salt build-up:
- Brake occasionally while paying attention to
the traffic conditions
- Carefully depress the brake pedal at the end
of the journey and when starting the next
journey
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