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ENGINE BREAK-IN RECOMMENDATIONS
A long break-in period is not required for the drivetrain (engine, transmission, and rear axle) in your
new vehicle. Following these few simple guidelines is all that is necessary for a good break-in.
Driving your vehicle with a new transmission requires no special techniques. To reach optimal
shifting quality and help with engine Break-in, Dynamic and Race Mode will be inhibited until the
vehicle has accumulated 155 miles (250 km).
For the first 200 miles (300 km):
• Keep your vehicle speed below the legal, posted speed limit and your engine speed below 4,000
RPM.
• Avoid driving at a constant speed, either fast or slow, for long periods.
• Avoid very aggressive driving.
• Do not make any full throttle starts, and avoid full throttle acceleration.
• Use the proper gear for your speed range.
• Wait until the engine has reached normal operating temperature before driving at the recom-
mended maximum break-in speed.
• Avoid excessive idling.
• Check the engine oil level at every fuel fill.
NOTE:
A new engine will consume some oil during the first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation.
This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted as a sign of difficulty.
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