Vehicle Break-In Process; Risk Of Burns When Parking Or Stopping Vehicle - Kia Stinger 2023 Owner's Manual

Introduction

Vehicle break-in process

By following a few simple precautions
for the first 600 miles (1,000 km) you
may add to the performance, economy
and life of your vehicle.
僅 Do not race the engine.
僅 While driving, keep your engine speed
(rpm, or revolutions per minute)
between 2,000 rpm and 4,000 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
1,200 miles (2,000 km) of operation.
僅 Fuel economy and engine perfor-
mance may vary depending on vehi-
cle break-in process and be stabilize
after 4,000 miles (6,000 km). New
engines may consume more oil during
the vehicle break-in period.
Risk of burns when parking or
stopping vehicle
WARNING
僅 Do not park or stop the vehicle near
flammable items such as leaves,
paper, oil, and tire. Such items placed
near the exhaust system can become
a fire hazard.
僅 When an engine idles at a high rpm
with the rear side of the vehicle in
close proximity of the wall, heat of the
exhaust gas can cause discoloration
or fire. Keep enough space between
the rear part of the vehicle and the
wall.
僅 Be sure not to touch the exhaust/cata-
lytic systems while engine is running
or right after the engine is turned off.
There is a risk of burns since the sys-
tems are extremely hot.
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