Mercedes Benz 2004 c 240 User Manual

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Operation
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)
In the “Operation” section you will find 
detailed information on operating, main-
taining 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.
Drive your vehicle during the first 
1000 miles (1500 km) at varying but 
moderate vehicle and engine speeds.
During this period, avoid heavy loads 
(full throttle driving) and excessive 
engine speeds (no more than
2
/
3
 of 
maximum rpm in each gear).
Shift gears in a timely manner.
Avoid accelerating by kick-down.
Do not attempt to slow the vehicle 
down by shifting to a lower gear using 
the gear selector lever.
Select positions 32 or 1 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.
All of the above instructions, as may apply 
to your vehicle type, also apply when 
driving the first 1000 miles (1500 km) 
after the engine or the rear differential has 
been replaced
!
Additional instructions for AMG 
vehicles:
During the first 1000 miles 
(1500 km), do not exceed a speed 
of 85 mph (140 km/h).
During this period, avoid engine 
speeds above 4500 rpm in each 
gear.
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Always obey applicable speed limits.