Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2023, Operator'S Manual

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Do not depress the accelerator pedal past the
pressure point (kickdown).
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Increase the engine speed gradually and
accelerate the vehicle to full speed only after
1000 miles (1500 km).
This also applies when the engine or parts of the
drivetrain have been replaced.
Please also observe the following breaking-in
notes:
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In certain handling and driving safety systems,
the sensors adjust automatically while a cer-
tain distance is being driven after the vehicle
has been delivered or after repairs. Full sys-
tem effectiveness is reached only when this
teaching-in process has concluded.
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Brake pads, brake disks and tires that are
either new or have been replaced achieve opti-
mum braking effect and grip only after several
hundred kilometers. Compensate the reduced
braking effect by applying greater force to the
brake pedal.
Notes on optimizing acceleration
If all necessary requirements and activation con-
ditions are fulfilled, the best possible acceleration
can be achieved from a standstill.
Do not use optimized acceleration on public
roads. Individual wheels could spin and you could
lose control of the vehicle. There is an increased
risk of skidding and/or accident.
Be sure to observe the safety notes and informa-
tion on ESP
®
(
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page 255).
Pulling away with optimized acceleration
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WARNING Risk of skidding and accidents
due to the wheels spinning
If you pull away using optimized acceleration,
individual wheels can spin and the vehicle can
skid.
There is an increased risk of skidding and
accidents, especially when ESP
®
is switched
off!
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Make sure that there are no persons or
obstacles in the vicinity of the vehicle.
Requirements
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the vehicle is run in (
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page 205).
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the vehicle and tires are in good condition.
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the roadway has a high-grip surface.
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the engine and transmission are at normal
operating temperature.
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NOTE Increased wear due to optimized
acceleration
When pulling away with optimized accelera-
tion, all components of the drivetrain are sub-
jected to a very high load.
This can lead to increased component wear.
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Do not always pull away with optimized
acceleration.
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Engage the
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drive position (
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page 224).
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Move the steering wheel to the straight-ahead
position.
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