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Operation
In the “Operation” section you will find
detailed information on operating, main-
taining and caring for your vehicle.
The first 1 000 miles (1 500 km)
The more cautiously you treat your vehicle
during the break-in period, the more satis-
fied you will be with its performance later
on.
앫
Drive your vehicle during the first
1000 miles (1500 km) at varying but
moderate vehicle and engine speeds.
앫
During this period, avoid heavy loads
(full throttle driving) and excessive
engine speeds (no more than
2
/
3
of
maximum rpm in each gear).
앫
Shift gears in a timely manner.
앫
Avoid accelerating by kick-down.
앫
Do not attempt to slow the vehicle
down by shifting to a lower gear using
the gear selector lever.
앫
Select positions
3
,
2
or
1
only when
driving at moderate speeds (for hill
driving).
앫
Select
C
as the preferred shift program
(
컄
page 167) for the first 1 000 miles
(1 500 km).
After 1 000 miles (1500 km) you may
gradually increase vehicle and engine
speeds to the permissible maximum.
All of the above instructions, as may apply
to your vehicle type, also apply when
driving the first 1000 miles (1500 km)
after the engine or the rear differential has
been replaced.
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Always obey applicable speed limits.
Summary of Contents for 2006 C 230 Sport
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Page 23: ...22 At a glance Cockpit ...
Page 25: ...24 At a glance Instrument cluster ...
Page 32: ...31 Getting started Unlocking Adjusting Driving Parking and locking ...
Page 62: ...61 Safety and Security Occupant safety Panic alarm Driving safety systems Anti theft systems ...
Page 177: ...176 Controls in detail Climate control ...
Page 187: ...186 Controls in detail Automatic climate control Canada only ...
Page 201: ...200 Controls in detail Audio system Operating and display elements ...
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Page 440: ...439 Technical data Weights 왔 Weights Roof load max 220 lb 100 kg Trunk load max 220 lb 100 kg ...