New Vehicle Break-In Driving (The First 1000 Miles [1600 Km]); Rev Indicator - Subaru Vehicle Owner's Manual

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New vehicle break-in driving (the first 1000 miles [1600 km])

The performance and long life of your vehicle are dependent on how you
handle and care for your vehicle while it is new. Follow these instructions
during the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
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Do not allow the engine speed to exceed 4000 rpm except in an emer-
gency.
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Do not drive at one constant engine or vehicle speed for a long time,
either fast or slow.
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Avoid starting suddenly and rapid acceleration, except in an emergency.
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Avoid hard braking, except in an emergency.
The same break-in procedures should be applied to an overhauled engine,
newly mounted engine or when brake pads or brake linings are replaced
with new ones.
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Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of
brake system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or when-
ever the parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your
SUBARU dealer perform the bedding down.
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After the engine starts
In order to secure a rich exhaust sound when starting the vehicle and envi-
ronmental performance, air intake and exhaust sounds become loud and
vibrations may increase for a little while after the engine starts. This is not a
malfunction.
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Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. (→P. 411)
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REV indicator

When the set engine speed is reached
the REV indicator comes on and a buzzer
sounds to inform the driver. (→P. 196)
(When the engine speed enters the red
zone, the REV indicator flashes regard-
less of settings.)
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