Mercedes-Benz 600 SEL 1993, Owner'S Manual

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The First 1000 Miles
(1500 km)
The more cautiously you treat your
vehicle during the break-in period,
the more satisfied you will be with
its performance later on. There­
fore, drive your vehicle during the
first 1000 miles (1500 km) at
moderate vehicle and engine
speeds.
During this period, avoid heavy
loads (full throttle driving) and high
RPM (no more than 2/3 of maxi­
mum permissible speed in each
gear as indicated on the
speedometer).
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” , ” 2 ” or ” B”
only at moderate speeds (for hill
driving).
After 1000 miles (1500 km)
speeds may be gradually in­
creased to the permissible
maximum.
Check Regularly and
Before a Long Trip
See Index
Maintenance
We strongly recommend that you
have your vehicle serviced by your
authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer,
in accordance with the Mainte­
nance Booklet.
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