Driving For Economy - Chevrolet Impala 1969 Owner's Manual

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YOUR CHEVROLET'S FIRST
FEW HUNDRED MILES OF DRIVING
Sound design and precision manu-
facturing methods will permit you to
operate your new Chevrolet from its
very first mile without adhering to a
formal "break-in" schedule. However,
during the first few hundred miles of
driving you can, by observing a few
simple precautions, add to the future
performance and economy of your car.
It is recommended that your speed
Driving For
Economy
Proper maintenance and wise oper-
ation will combine to help you achieve
maximum fuel economy with your
Chevrolet. Your Authorized Chevrolet
during the first 500 miles be confined
to a maximum of
60
M.P.H., but do not
drive for extended periods at anyone
constant speed, either fast or slow.
During this period, avoid full throttle
starts and, if possible, abrupt stops.
Gentle braking during the first few
hundred miles of operation will result
in longer brake life and better future
performance. A void hard stops especi-
Dealer can properly tune and maintain
your car but wise operation is your
responsibility. Give the car sufficient
warm-up time, do not make full throt-
tle starts or unnecessary severe stops,
and drive at reasonable speeds and as
steadily as traffic permits to gain the
benefits of all the economy built into
your Chevrolet.
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ally during the first 200 miles of opera-
tion since brake misuse during this
period will destroy much future brake
efficiency.
Always drive at moderate speed un-
til the engine has completely warmed
up.
If
you plan to use your new Chev-
rolet for trailer hauling see additional
information on page 65.
CAUTION: Avoid inhaling exhaust gases
especially in
an
enclosed
area
such
as a
garage. Exhaust gases contain
a
percent-
age of carbon monoxide which is
a
poten-
tlal/y lethal gas that, by itself, Is tasteless,
colorless, and odorless. The exhaust sys-
tem should be inspected for proper mount-
ing, leaks, and missing
or
damaged parts
each time the vehiCle is raised for lubri-
cation or oil change service.