Vehicle Break-In Process; Risk Of Burns When Parking Or Stopping Vehicle - Kia Sportage 2023 Manual

Introduction

Vehicle break-in process

By following a few simple precautions
for the first 1,000 km (600 miles) you
may increase the performance, econ-
omy 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 be stabilized
after 6,000 km (4,000 miles). New
engines may consume more oil during
the vehicle break-in period.
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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 tyre. Such items placed
near the exhaust system can become
a fire hazard.
僅 When an engine idles at a high speed
with the rear side of the vehicle touch-
ing 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 whilst engine is running
or right after the engine is turned off.
There is a risk of burns since the sys-
tems are extremely hot.
Vehicle break-in process