Toyota AVENSIS Manual page 189

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Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:
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For the first 300 km (200 miles):
Avoid sudden stops.
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For the first 800 km (500 miles):
Do not tow a trailer.
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For the first 1000 km (600 miles):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in the low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
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Idling time before engine stop (diesel engine)
To prevent damage to the turbocharger, allow the engine to idle immediately
after high-speed driving or driving up a hill.
Normal city driving
High-speed
driving
Steep hill driving or continuous driving at 100 km/h
(62 mph) or more (race track driving etc.)
Driving condition
Constant speed of approx.
80 km/h (50 mph)
Constant speed of approx.
100 km/h (62 mph)
4-1. Before driving
Idling time
Not necessary
Approximately
20 seconds
Approximately
1 minute
Approximately
2 minutes
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