Mercedes-Benz 1985 380SE, Owner'S Manual

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Safe Driving The First 1500 k m /1000 Miles
Driving Economically
Emission Control
Certain systems of the engine serve
to keep the toxic components of the
exhaust gases within permissible
limits required by law. (Nevertheless,
we urgently advise you not to let the
engine run in a closed garage.)
These systems, of course, will func­
tion properly only when maintained
strictly according to factory specifi­
cations. Any adjustments on the
engine should, therefore, be carried
out only by qualified MERCEDES-
BENZ technicians. The adjustments
of the engine should not be altered
in any way. Moreover, the specified
service and maintenance jobs must
be carried out regularly according to
MERCEDES-BENZ servicing require­
ments. For details refer to the
Maintenance Booklet.
The more cautiously you treat your
engine during the break-in period,
the more satisfied you will be with its
performance 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).
Avoid accelerating by kickdown. It is
not recommended to brake the
vehicle by manually shifting to a
lower gear. We 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
permissible maximum.
Economical Driving Indicator
(ECONOMY)
The indicator shows the fuel
consumption tendency during vari­
ous driving modes.
High fuel consumption is indicated if
the pointer moves into the red area;
economical driving is indicated
when it is in the black area. The indi­
cations should only be compared
within the same gear.
Do not compare fuel consumption
readings between different gears.
The following rule applies:
If you drive at equal speeds, the fuel
consumption is lower in the higher
gear, although in this gear the point­
er indicates mostly more in the red
area.