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KNOWING
ENGINE BREAK-IN
YOUR
VEHICLE
RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the engine
and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle.
SAFETY
Drive moderately during the first 500 km. After the
initial 100 km, speeds up to 80 or 90 km/h are desir-
STARTING
able.
AND
DRIVING
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration, within
the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good
WARNING
LIGHTS
break-in. Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear
AND
can be detrimental and should be avoided.
MESSAGES
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a
high-quality energy-conserving type lubricant. Oil
IN AN
EMERGENCY
changes should be consistent with anticipated climate
conditions under which vehicle operations will occur.
For the recommended viscosity and quality grades,
SERVICING
refer to "Maintenance Procedures" in "Maintaining
AND
CARE
Your Vehicle". NON-DETERGENT OR STRAIGHT
MINERAL OILS MUST NEVER BE USED.
TECHNICAL
A new engine may consume some oil during its first few
SPECIFICATIONS
thousand kilometers of operation. This should be con-
sidered a normal part of the break-in and not inter-
preted as an indication of difficulty.
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STARTING AND DRIVING
STARTING PROCEDURES
Before starting your vehicle, adjust your seat, adjust
the inside and outside mirrors, fasten your seat belt,
and if present, instruct all other occupants to buckle
their seat belts.
WARNING!
• Before exiting a vehicle, always apply
the parking brake, shift the transmission
into PARK, and remove the key fob from the
ignition. When leaving the vehicle, always lock
your vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
• Allowing children to be in a vehicle unattended
is dangerous for a number of reasons.A child or
others could be seriously or fatally injured. Chil-
dren should be warned not to touch the parking
brake, brake pedal or the shift lever.
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