Engine Break-In Recommendations; 2.0L Gme T4 Engine Break-In - Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2019 User Manual

Note:
Do not leave the ignition in ON mode
when the engine is off.
To shut off the engine with vehicle speed
greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), you must
push and hold the ignition or push the
START/STOP button three times
consecutively within a few seconds. The
engine will shut down, and the ignition will
be placed in the ON mode
ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS

2.0L GME T4 Engine Break-In

For vehicles equipped with the 2.0L
GME T4, use the following engine
break-in recommendations:
Despite modern technology and World
Class Manufacturing methods, the
moving parts of the engine must still
wear in with each other. This wearing in
occurs mainly during the first 500 miles
(805 km) and continues through the first
oil change interval.
Note:
A new engine may consume some oil
during its first few thousand miles
(kilometers) of operation. This should be
considered a normal part of the break-in
period and not interpreted as an
indication of a problem. Please monitor
your oil level during the break-in period
and add oil as required.
It is recommended for the operator to
observe the following driving behaviors
during the new vehicle break-in period:
0 to 100 miles (0 to 160 km):
Do not allow the engine to operate at
idle for an extended period of time.
Press the accelerator pedal slowly and
not more than halfway to avoid rapid
acceleration.
Avoid aggressive braking.
Drive with the engine speed less than
3500 RPM.
Maintain vehicle speed below 55 mph
(88 km) and observe local speed limits.
100 to 300 miles (160 to 483 km):
Press the accelerator pedal slowly and
not more than halfway to avoid rapid
acceleration in lower gears (1st to 3rd
gears).
Avoid aggressive braking.
Drive with the engine speed less than
5000 RPM.
Maintain vehicle speed below 70 mph
(112 km/h) and observe local speed
limits.
300 to 500 miles (483 to 805 km):
Exercise the full engine rpm range,
shifting manually (paddles or gear shift)
at higher rpm's when possible.
Do not perform sustained operation
with the accelerator pedal at wide open
throttle.
Maintain vehicle speed below 85 mph
(136 km/h) and observe local speed
limits.
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