Mercedes Benz 2003 e 320 User Manual

In the "Operation" section you will find de-
tailed information on operating, maintain-
ing and caring for your vehicle.

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 brake the vehicle by shifting to 
a lower gear using the selector lever.

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Select positions 3, 2 or 1 only when 
driving at moderate speeds (for hill 
driving). 

After 1000 miles (1500 km) you may grad-
ually increase vehicle and engine speeds 
to the permissible maximum.