Starting And Operating; New Vehicle Break-In; Adjustable Throttle And Brake - Cadillac SRX 2012 Owner's Manual

9-16 Driving and Operating
Starting and
Operating

New Vehicle Break-In

Notice: The vehicle does not
need an elaborate break-in. But it
will perform better in the long run
if you follow these guidelines:
Do not drive at any one
.
constant speed, fast or slow,
for the first 805 km (500 mi).
Do not make full-throttle
starts. Avoid downshifting
to brake or slow the vehicle.
During the first 1 000 km
.
(600 mi), avoid using more
than moderate acceleration
in lower gears and avoid
vehicle speeds above
110 km/h (68 mph).
Between the first
.
1 000 km (600 mi) and
5 000 km (3,000 mi), heavy
acceleration in lower gears
can be used. Vehicle speeds
above 110 km/h (68 mph)
should be limited to
five minutes per use.
Avoid making hard stops
.
for the first 322 km (200 mi)
or so. During this time the
new brake linings are not
yet broken in. Hard stops
with new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier
replacement. Follow this
breaking-in guideline every
time you get new brake
linings.
Do not tow a trailer during
.
break-in. See Driving
Characteristics and Towing
Tips on page 9 53 for the
trailer towing capabilities
of your vehicle and more
information.
Following break in, engine speed
and load can be gradually
increased.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Adjustable Throttle and
Brake Pedal
If the vehicle has this feature, the
position of the throttle and brake
pedals can be adjusted.
The switch used to adjust the
pedals is located on the right side
of the steering column, below the
wiper stalk. Pull the switch toward
you to move the pedals further from
the floor, or push the switch away
from you to move the pedals closer
to the floor.