Mercedes-Benz B-Class Quiz
Driving and parking

First 1,500 km

In this manual: Driving and parking
Introduction — 16At a glance — 11Safety — 27Opening and closing — 33Seats, steering wheel and mirrors — 21Lighting and windshield wipers — 25Air conditioning — 27Driving and parking — 66On-board computer and displays — 35Storage and other — 21Maintenance and care — 10Flat tire assistance — 26Wheels and tires — 26Technical data — 22
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The more you spare the engine at the beginning, the more satisfied you will be with its performance later on.

  • Therefore, during the first 1,500 km, vary the vehicle speed and engine speed.
  • During this period, avoid placing excessive load on the engine, for example by driving at full throttle.
  • Shift up in good time, at the latest when the tachometer needle is between two-thirds of the scale and the red zone.
  • Do not downshift manually to brake the vehicle.

Vehicles with automatic transmission:

  • If possible, do not press the accelerator pedal beyond the pressure point (kickdown).

From 1,500 km onward, you can gradually drive at full speed and higher engine speeds.

Also observe these break-in instructions when the engine or drivetrain components have been replaced.

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