2010 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 212

210 At the gas station 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. first 1 000 miles (1 500 km) after the engine, the transfer case, the front differential or the rear differential have been replaced. i Always obey applicable speed limits. At the gas station Refueling G Warning! Gasoline and diesel fuels are highly flammable and poisonous. They burn violently and can cause serious injury. Never allow sparks, flames or smoking materials near gasoline or diesel fuel! Turn off the engine before refueling. Whenever you are around gasoline or diesel fuel, avoid inhaling fumes and any skin or clothing contact. Extinguish all smoking materials. Direct skin contact with fuels and the inhalation of fuel vapors are damaging your health. Operation 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 this period, avoid heavy loads (full throttle driving) and excessive engine speeds (no more than 2/3 of maximum rpm in each gear). accelerating by kickdown. RAvoid RDo not attempt to slow the vehicle down by shifting to a lower gear using the gear selector lever. RSelect G Warning! gear ranges 3, 2 or 1 (Y page 113) 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. Overfilling of the fuel tank may create pressure in the system which could cause a gas discharge. This could cause the gas to spray back out when removing the fuel pump nozzle, which could cause personal injury. G Warning! ! Additional instructions for ML 63 AMG: 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 Do not fill diesel tanks with gasoline. Do not mix diesel fuel with gasoline. Otherwise the fuel system and engine could be damaged. In addition, the vehicle could catch fire. G Warning! gears in a timely manner. RSelect C as the preferred shift program for the first 1 000 miles (1 500 km). HYBRID vehicles: It is imperative that you read the HYBRID Supplemental Operating Instructions included in your vehicle literature portfolio. You may otherwise not receive all necessary safety information and warning for the operation of your vehicle. All of the above instructions, as may apply to your vehicle type, also apply when driving the