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The first 1,500 km

The more carefully you treat the engine at the beginning of its operation, the more you will be satisfied with his work later.

Therefore, the first 1500 km you should move with variable speed and variable speed motor.

Avoid this period of great stress (movement with full throttle), try not to exceed 2/3 of the maximum permissible engine speed when driving on a selected program (red tachometer scale range).

If possible, try to avoid squeezing the gas pedal to the point of overcoming resistance (activation mode kickdown).

Do not make manual shifting to a lower gear for the purpose of engine braking. Install selector AT lever in position limit switch ranges only when driving at low speeds, such as in mountainous areas.

After the first 1500 km of run speed and engine speed can be gradually increased up to the limit values.

Extras Car equipment AMG: try the first 1,500 km moving at a speed exceeding 140 km / h and not to raise the engine speed over 4500 rev / min.