Running In; Economical Driving And Environmental Sustainability - Skoda Superb Owner's Manual

Running in

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
New engine
New tyres
New brake pads
New engine
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First read and observe the introductory information given on page 140.
The engine has to be run in during the first 1 500 kilometres.
Up to 1 000 kilometres
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Do not drive faster than 3/4 of the maximum speed for the selected gear.
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No full throttle.
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Avoid high engine speeds.
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Do not tow a trailer.
From 1 000 up to 1 500 kilometres
Gradually increase the driving performance up to the full speed of the selected
gear.
The red scale of the rev counter indicates the range in which the system begins
to limit the engine speed.
During the first operating hours the engine has higher internal friction than later
until all of the moving parts have harmonized. The driving style which you adopt
during the first approx.1 500 kilometres plays a decisive part in the success of
running in your car.
Never drive at unnecessarily high engine speeds even after the running-in period.
On vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox, at the very latest shift up into the next
gear when the red area is reached. Very high engine speeds when accelerating
(depressing the accelerator pedal) are automatically restricted
In vehicles with manual transmission, do not drive at unnecessarily low engine
speeds. Shift down a gear when the engine is no longer running smoothly. Ob-
serve the recommended gear » page
140
Driving
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22, Recommended gear.
CAUTION
The engine is not protected from excessive engine revs caused by shifting
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down at the wrong time. This can result in a sudden increase in revs beyond the
permissible maximum rpm, thereby causing engine damage.
Never rev up a cold engine when the vehicle is stationary or when driving in in-
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dividual gears.
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For the sake of the environment
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Do not drive at unnecessarily high engine speeds. Shifting up sooner helps save
fuel, reduces engine noise and protects the environment.
New tyres
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First read and observe the introductory information given on page 140.
New tyres must firstly be "run in", as they do not offer optimal grip at first. There-
fore, drive especially carefully for the first 500 km or so.
New brake pads
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First read and observe the introductory information given on page 140.
New brake pads do not initially provide optimal braking performance. They first
need to be "run in". Therefore, drive especially carefully for the first 200 km or so.

Economical driving and environmental sustainability


Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Looking ahead
Economical gear changing
Avoiding full throttle
Reducing idling
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