Starting And Operating New Vehicle Break-In - Cadillac CT4 2023 Owner's Manual

Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR). The GVWR
includes the weight of the
vehicle, all occupants, fuel,
and cargo.
Warning
Things inside the vehicle
can strike and injure
people in a sudden stop
or turn, or in a crash.
Put things in the cargo
area of the vehicle. In
the cargo area, put
them as far forward as
possible. Try to spread
the weight evenly.
Never stack heavier
things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle so
that some of them are
above the tops of the
seats.
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Warning (Continued)
Do not leave an
unsecured child
restraint in the vehicle.
Secure loose items in
the vehicle.
Do not leave a seat
folded down unless
needed.
Starting and
Operating
New Vehicle Break-In
Caution
Follow these recommended
guidelines during the first
2 414 km (1,500 mi) of driving
this vehicle. Parts have a
break-in period and
performance will be better in
the long run.
Avoid full throttle starts
and abrupt stops.
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Driving and Operating
Caution (Continued)
Do not exceed 4000
engine rpm.
Avoid driving at any one
constant speed, fast
or slow.
Do not drive above
129 km/h (80 mph).
Avoid downshifting to
brake or slow the vehicle
when the engine speed
will exceed 4000 rpm.
Do not let the engine
labor. Never lug the engine
in high gear at low speeds.
With a manual
transmission, shift to the
next lower gear. This rule
applies at all times, not
just during the break-in
period.
Do not participate in
racing events, sport
driving schools, or similar
activities during this
break-in period.
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