2009 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 222

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 After 1 000 miles (1 500 km) you may gradually increase vehicle and engine speeds to the permissible maximum. this period, avoid heavy loads (full throttle driving) and excessive engine speeds (no more than 2/3 of maximum rpm in each gear). with automatic transmission: - ! Additional instructions for AMG vehicles: RDuring the first 1 000 miles (1 500 km), do not exceed a speed of 85 mph (140 km/h). RDuring this period, avoid engine speeds above 4 500 rpm in each gear. RShift gears in a timely manner. All of the above instructions, as may apply to your vehicle type, also apply when driving the first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) after the engine or the rear differential has been replaced. RVehicles Select C as the preferred shift program (Y page 102) for the first 1 000 miles (1 500 km). Do not attempt to slow the vehicle down by shifting to a lower gear using the gear selector lever. Select gear ranges 3, 2 or 1 (Y page 101) only when driving at moderate speeds (for hill driving). Avoid accelerating by kickdown. i Always obey applicable speed limits. - - - RVehicles with manual transmission: Shift gears in a timely manner. 220