Pedals; Engine Break-In Specifications; The First 1,000 Miles (About 1,500 Km) - Dodge 2005 Sprinter Owner's Manual

52 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

PEDALS

The freedom of movement of the pedals must not be
impaired in any way, such as by floormats.
WARNING!
Do not lay any objects in the driver's footwell. Be
careful that floor mats or carpets in the driver's
footwell have sufficient clearance for the pedals.
During sudden driving or braking maneuvers the
objects could get caught between the pedals. You
could then no longer brake or accelerate. This
could cause an accident which could in turn lead
to injuries.

ENGINE BREAK-IN SPECIFICATIONS

The first 1,000 miles (about 1,500 km)

The more cautiously you treat your vehicle during the
break-in period, the more satisfied you will be with its
performance later on. Therefore, drive your vehicle
during the first 1,000 miles (1,500 km) at moderate
vehicle and engine speed.
Avoid depressing the accelerator pedal beyond the
pressure point (kickdown). Do not manually shift
down.
Avoid accelerating
recommended to brake the vehicle by manually
shifting to a lower gear. We recommend that you select
positions "3", "2" or "1" only at moderate speeds (for
hill driving).
After 1,000 miles (about 1,500 km) you can gradually
increase road and engine speeds to normal driving and
requirements.
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