Kia PICANTO 2023 Manual page 9

Introduction
Vehicle break-In process
No special break-in period is needed. By
following a few simple precautions for
the first 1,000 km (600 miles) you may
add to the performance, economy and
life of your vehicle.
僅 Do not race the engine.
僅 whilst driving, keep your engine
speed (rpm, or revolutions per min-
ute) within 3,000 rpm.
僅 Do not maintain a single speed for
long periods of time, either fast or
slow.Varying engine speed is needed
to properly break-in the engine.
僅 Avoid hard stops, except in emergen-
cies, to allow the brakes to seat prop-
erly.
僅 Don't tow a trailer during the first
2,000 km (1,200 miles) of operation.
僅 Fuel economy and engine perfor-
mance may vary depending on vehi-
cle break-in process and stabilize
after driving about 6,000 km. New
engine may consume more oil during
the vehicle break-in period.
Vehicle break-In process
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