Starting And Operating; New Vehicle Run-In - Cadillac CTS 2013 Owner's Manual

WARNING (Continued)
Secure loose items in the
vehicle.
Do not leave a seat folded
down unless needed.
Starting and
Operating

New Vehicle Run-In

Follow these recommended
guidelines during the first 2 414 km
(1,500 miles) of driving this vehicle.
Parts have a running-in period and
performance will be better in the
long run.
For the first 2 414 km (1,500 miles):
Avoid full throttle starts and
abrupt stops.
Do not exceed 4,000
engine rpm.
Avoid driving at any one
constant speed, fast or slow.
Avoid downshifting to brake or
slow the vehicle when the
engine speed will exceed
4000 rpm.
Do not let the engine labour.
Never lug the engine in high
gear at low speeds. With a
Driving and Operating
manual gearbox, shift to the next
lower gear. This rule applies at
all times, not just during the
running-in period.
Do not participate in track
events, sport driving schools,
or similar activities during this
running-in period.
Check engine oil with every
refuelling and add if necessary.
Oil and fuel consumption may be
higher than normal during the
first 2 414 km (1,500 miles).
To break in new tyres, drive at
moderate speeds and avoid hard
cornering for the first 322 km
(200 miles). New tyres do not
have maximum traction and may
tend to slip.
New brake linings also need a
running-in period. Avoid making
hard stops during the first
322 km (200 miles). This is
recommended every time brake
linings are replaced.
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