Running In; Diesel Versions - Renault Avantime 2002 Manual

RUNNING IN

Petrol versions
For the first 625 miles (1000 km)
do not exceed 70 mph (130 km/h)
in the highest gear, or 3 000 to
3 500 rpm.
On completion of 625 miles (1000
km), you may use your vehicle
normally. However, it is only after
1500 miles (3000 km) have been
covered that you may reasonably
expect full performance.
Service intervals: refer to the
vehicle's Servicing booklet.
2.02
Diesel version
For the first 750 miles (1500 km), do
not exceed 70 mph (110 km/h) in
5th gear and do not let the engine
rev in the lower gears.
On completion of this mileage, you
may drive faster. However, the car
will only provide top performance
after approximately 3750 or 4000
miles (6000 or 6500 km).
During the running in period, do
not accelerate hard whilst the
engine is still cold and do not let the
engine rev in the lower gears.
Service intervals: refer to the
vehicle's Servicing booklet.