Mercedes-Benz ML 320 BlueTEC, 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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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 ML 63 AMG:
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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.
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Select C as the preferred shift program
for the first 1 000 miles (1 500 km).
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,
the transfer case, the front differential or the
rear differential has been replaced.
i Always obey applicable speed limits.
Operation