Mercedes-Benz S 450 4MATIC, Operator'S Manual

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Operation
In the “Operation” section you will find de-
tailed information on operating, maintain-
ing and caring for your vehicle.
The first 1000 miles (1500 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.
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Drive your vehicle during the first
1000 miles (1500 km) at varying but
moderate vehicle and engine speeds.
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During this period, avoid heavy loads
(full throttle driving) and excessive en-
gine speeds (no more than
2
/
3
of maxi-
mum rpm in each gear).
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Avoid accelerating by kick-down.
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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 only when
driving at moderate speeds (for hill
driving).
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Select C as the preferred shift program
(
컄
page 436) for the first 1 000 miles
(1 500 km).
After 1000 miles (1 500 km) you may grad-
ually increase vehicle and engine speeds
to the permissible maximum.
All of the above instructions, as may apply
to your vehicle type, also apply when driv-
ing the first 1000 miles (1 500 km) after
the engine or the rear differential has been
replaced.
!
Additional instructions for S 63 AMG and
S 65 AMG:
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During the first 1 000 miles (1500 km), do
not exceed a speed of 85 mph (140 km/h).
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During this period, avoid engine speeds
above 4500 rpm in each gear.
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Shift gears at the correct time.
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Always obey applicable speed limits.