Mercedes-Benz CLK Coupe 320, Operator'S Manual

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The first 1000 miles (1500 km)
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Vehicle equipment
i This Operator’s Manual describes all
features, standard or optional, potentially
available for your vehicle at the time of
purchase. Please be aware that your
vehicle might not be equipped with all
features described in this manual.
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.
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Drive your vehicle during the first
1
000 miles (1 500 km) at varying but
moderate vehicle and engine speeds.
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During this period, avoid heavy loads (full
throttle driving) and excessive engine
speeds (no more than
2
/
3
of maximum rpm
in each gear).
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Select C as the preferred shift program
(
Y
page 133) for the first 1 000 miles
(1 500 km).
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Avoid accelerating by kickdown.
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Do not attempt to slow the vehicle down by
shifting to a lower gear using the gear
selector lever.
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Select gear ranges 3, 2 or 1 (
Y
page 133)
only when driving at moderate speeds (for
hill driving).
After 1 000 miles (1 500 km) you may
gradually increase vehicle and engine speeds
to the permissible maximum.
! Additional instructions for AMG vehicles:
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During the first 1 000 miles (1 500 km),
do not exceed a speed of 85 mph
(140 km/h).
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During this period, avoid engine speeds
above 4
500 rpm in each gear.
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Shift gears in a timely manner.
All of the above instructions, as may apply to
your vehicle type, also apply when driving the
first 1
000 miles (1 500 km) after the engine
or the rear differential has been replaced.
i Always obey applicable speed limits.
Notes on breaking-in the rear
differential (AMG vehicles only)
The vehicle is equipped with a self-locking
rear differential. For increased protection of
the rear differential, carry out an oil change
after a break-in phase of 2
000 miles
(3 000 km). This oil change will extend the
useful life of the differential. Have the oil
change carried out at a qualified specialist
workshop. Mercedes-Benz recommends you
have this work done at a authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Operation