2009 Mercedes R-Class Owner's Manual - Page 246

Operation The first 1000 miles (1500 km) 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. RDrive your vehicle during the first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) at varying but moderate vehicle and engine speeds. RDuring 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. this period, avoid heavy loads (full throttle driving) and excessive engine speeds (no more than 2/3 of maximum rpm in each gear). C as the preferred shift program (Y page 141) for the first 1 000 miles (1 500 km). accelerating by kickdown. RSelect RAvoid RDo not attempt to slow the vehicle down by shifting to a lower gear using the gear selector lever. RSelect gear ranges 3, 2 or 1 (Y page 140) 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 244