Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.3, Owner'S Manual

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Check Regularly and
Before a Long Trip
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What You Should Know
at the Gas Station
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The First 1500 km/1000 Miles
The more cautiously you treat your
engine during the break-in period, the
more satisfied you will be with its per­
form ance later on. Therefore, drive
your vehicle during the first 1500 km/
1000 miles at moderate vehicle and
engine speeds.
During this period, avoid heavy loads
(full throttle driving) and high RPMs (no
more than % of maximum permissible
speed in each gear).
Down shift at proper engine speed!
On vehicles with automatic transm is­
sion avoid accelerating by kick-down.
It is not recommended to brake the
vehicle by means of manually shifting
to a lower gear. W e recommend to
select positions “ 3 ” or “ 2 ” only at
moderate speeds (for hill driving).
After 1500 km/1000 miles, speeds may
gradually be increased to the perm is­
sible maximum.
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