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3–2 DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
BREAKING-IN
Use the following precautions for the
first few hundred miles (kilometers) to
improve the performance and economy
of your vehicle and add to its long life:
• Avoid full-throttle starts.
• Allow the engine to warm up before
driving.
• Do not race the engine.
• Avoid hard stops except in emergen-
cies. This will allow your brakes to
break-in properly.
• Avoid quick starts, sudden accelera-
tions, and prolonged high-speed driv-
ing in order to avoid damage to the
engine and to conserve fuel.
• Avoid full-throttle acceleration in low
gear.
• Do not tow any other vehicle.
DRIVING PRECAUTIONS
BEFORE ENTERING THE VEHICLE
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WARNING
• Make sure all exterior light bulbs,
lamps, signaling systems, and
warning indicators are clean and
working properly.
These precautions help to avoid ac-
cidents that could result in personal
injury or damage to the vehicle.
• Be sure all windows, inside and out-
side rearview mirrors, light bulbs,
and lamps are clean and working
properly.
• Check under the vehicle for leaks.
• Check the levels of engine oil and
other fluids in the engine compart-
ment.
• Visually check the tires for damage
or improper inflation pressures and
for foreign objects imbedded in the
tread.
• Take corrective actions as required.
BEFORE DRIVING
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Loose objects on the instrument
panel or rear window shelf can ob-
struct your vision.
• Remove any loose objects on the
instrument panel or on the rear
window shelf.
These objects can also be thrown
around and strike passengers during
hard braking or a collision, causing
personal injury or damage to your
vehicle.
• Be sure you understand your vehicle,
its equipment and its safe operation.
• Adjust your seat to a comfortable po-
sition.
• Adjust the inside and outside mirrors.
• Be sure all occupants of the vehicle
have fastened their safety belts.
• Check the operation of the warning
lights as the ignition key is
turned ON.
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