The first 1,500 km

If you treat the engine with sufficient care from the very start, it will reward you with excellent performance for a very long period afterwards.

• You should therefore drive at varying road and engine speeds for the first 1,500 km.

• Avoid heavy loads, e.g. driving at full throttle, during this time. Do not exceed ²/₃ of the maximum permissible engine speed for each gear.

• Change gear in good time.

• Do not shift down a gear manually in order to brake.

Vehicles with automatic transmission*:

• Try to avoid depressing the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point (kickdown).

• Only use ranges 3, 2 or 1 for slow driving, e.g. in mountainous terrain.

After 1,500 km you may gradually bring the vehicle up to full road and engine speeds.

Additional driving tips for AMG vehicles:

• Do not drive faster than 140 km/h for the first 1,500 km.

• Only bring the engine up to a maximum speed of 4,500 rpm for a brief period.

AMG vehicles with a rear axle differential lock*

Your vehicle is equipped with a self-locking differential on the rear axle. To better protect the differential gear on the rear axle, you should perform an oil change after a running-in phase of 3,000 km. This oil change will increase the service life of your differential. Have the oil change performed at a qualified specialist workshop. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre for this purpose.