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STARTING AND OPERATING
100 to 300 miles (161 to 483 km):
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Press the accelerator pedal slowly and not more
than halfway to avoid rapid acceleration in lower
gears (FIRST to THIRD gears).
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Avoid aggressive braking.
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Drive with the engine speed below 5,000 RPM.
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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 manu-
ally (paddles or gear shift) at higher RPMs when
possible.
•
Do not perform sustained operation with the accel-
erator pedal at wide open throttle.
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Maintain vehicle speed below 85 mph (136 km/h)
and observe local speed limits.
For the first 1,500 miles (2,414 km):
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Do not participate in track events, sport driving
schools, or similar activities.
NOTE:
Check engine oil with every refueling and add if neces-
sary. Oil and fuel consumption may be higher through
the first oil change interval. Running the engine with an
oil level below the add mark can cause severe engine
damage.
PARKING BRAKE
Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that the parking
brake is fully applied. Also, be certain to leave an auto-
matic transmission in PARK, or manual transmission in
REVERSE or FIRST gear.
The parking brake lever is located in the center console.
To apply the parking brake, pull the lever up as firmly as
possible. To release the parking brake, pull the lever up
slightly, push the center button, then lower the lever
completely.
Parking Brake Lever
When the parking brake is applied with the ignition
switch ON, the Brake Warning Light in the instrument
cluster will illuminate.
NOTE:
•
When the parking brake is applied and the transmis-
sion is placed in gear, the Brake Warning Light will
flash if vehicle speed is detected. A chime will sound
if the vehicle speed is over 5 mph (8 km/h) to alert
the driver. Fully release the parking brake before
attempting to move the vehicle.
•
This light only shows that the parking brake is
applied. It does not show the degree of brake
application.
When parking on a hill, it is important to turn the front
wheels toward the curb on a downhill grade and away
from the curb on an uphill grade. For vehicles equipped
with an automatic transmission, apply the parking
brake before placing the gear selector in PARK, other-
wise the load on the transmission locking mechanism
may make it difficult to move the gear selector out of
PARK.
WARNING!
•
Never use the PARK position on an automatic
transmission as a substitute for the parking brake.
Always apply the parking brake fully when parked
to guard against vehicle movement and possible
injury or damage.
•
When exiting the vehicle, always remove the key
fob from the ignition and lock your vehicle.
•
Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Allowing children to
be in a vehicle unattended is dangerous for a num-
ber of reasons. A child or others could be seriously
or fatally injured. Children should be warned not to
touch the parking brake, brake pedal or the gear
selector.
•
Do not leave the key fob in or near the vehicle, or
in a location accessible to children. A child could
operate power windows, other controls, or move
the vehicle.
•
Be sure the parking brake is fully disengaged
before driving; failure to do so can lead to brake
failure and a collision.
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