Starting And Operating Your Vehicle; New Vehicle Break-In - Cadillac 2008 SRX Owner's Manual

Starting and Operating
Your Vehicle

New Vehicle Break-In

Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate
break-in. But it will perform better in the long
run if you follow these guidelines for the
first 500 miles (805 km):
•
Do not drive at any one constant speed,
fast or slow.
•
Do not exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).
•
Do not make full-throttle starts; also refrain
from using the full throttle while driving.
Avoid downshifting to brake or slow
the vehicle.
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If these procedures are not followed, the engine,
axle, or other parts could be damaged.
Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles
(322 km) or so. During this time the new brake
linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with
new linings can mean premature wear and
earlier replacement. Follow this break-in guideline
every time you get new linings.
Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See Towing
a Trailer on page 4-41 for the trailer towing
capabilities of your vehicle and more information.
Following break-in, engine speed and load can
be gradually increased.