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New Vehicle "Break-In"
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NOTICE:
Your modern vehicle doesn't need an elaborate
"break-in." But
it will
perform better in the long
run if you follow these.guidelines:
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Keep your speed
at
55 mph
(88 km/h) or
less for the first 500 miles (804 km).
Don't drive at any one speed
--
fast or
slow
--
for the
first
500 miles (804 km).
Don't make full-throttle starts.
Avoid making hard stops for the
first
200
miles
(322 km)
or so. During this time'
your new brake linings aren't yet broken
,
.
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier replacement.
Follow this breaking-in guideline every
time you get new brake linings.
Don't tow a trailer during break-in.
See "Towing
a
Trailer" in the Index for
more information.
Ignition Positions
USE the key to turn the ignition switch to five
different positions.
C
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ACCESSORY (A): ACCESSORY lets you use things
like the radio and the windshield wipers when the
engine is off. Push in the key and-turn it toward you.
Your steering wheel will remain locked, just as it was
before you inserted the key.
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