Mercedes-Benz 2013 GLS Class - Manual (Page 158)

Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all mod-
els, series and optional equipment for your
vehicle that were available at the time of
going to press. National variations are pos-
sible. Note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all of the functions descri-
bed. This is also the case for systems and
functions relevant to safety.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops: ( Y page 25).
Running-in notes
Important safety notes
New brake pads/linings and discs that have
been replaced only achieve optimum braking
effect after several hundred kilometres of
driving. Compensate for the reduced braking
effect by applying greater force to the brake
pedal.
The first 1500 km
If you treat the engine with sufficient care
from the very start, you will be rewarded with
excellent performance for the remainder of
the engine's life.
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Drive at varying vehicle speeds and engine
speeds for the first 1500 km.
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Avoid overstraining the vehicle during this
period, e.g. driving at full throttle.
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Change gear in good time, before the rev
counter needle is Ô of the way to the red
area of the rev counter.
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Do not shift down a gear manually in order
to brake.
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Try to avoid depressing the accelerator
pedal beyond the point of resistance (kick-
down).
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The shift ranges 3, 2 or 1 should only be
engaged when driving slowly, e.g. when
driving in mountainous terrain.
After 1500 km, you may gradually accelerate
the vehicle to full road and engine speeds.
Additional running-in notes for AMG vehicles:
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Do not drive at speeds above 140 km/h for
the first 1500 km.
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Only allow the engine to reach a maximum
engine speed of 4500 rpm briefly.
i You should also observe these notes on
running-in if the engine or parts of the drive
train on your vehicle have been replaced.
AMG vehicles with self-locking rear
axle differential
Your vehicle is equipped with a self-locking
differential on the rear axle. Change the oil
after a running-in period of 3000 km to
improve protection of the rear axle differen-
tial. This oil change prolongs the service life
of the differential. Have the oil change carried
out at a qualified specialist workshop.
Driving
Important safety notes
G WARNING
Objects in the driver's footwell can restrict the
pedal travel or obstruct a depressed pedal.
The operating and road safety of the vehicle
is jeopardised. There is a risk of an accident.
Make sure that all objects in the vehicle are
stowed correctly, and that they cannot enter
the driver's footwell. Fit the floormats
securely and as specified in order to ensure
sufficient clearance for the pedals. Do not use
loose floormats.
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WARNING
Unsuitable footwear can hinder correct usage
of the pedals, e.g.:
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shoes with thick soles
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slippers
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Driving
Driving and parking