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Dr iv ing and th e en v ironm e nt
Driving
and the
environment
Breaking
in
New engine
The engine needs to be run-in during the first
1,000 miles (1,500 km).
For the first 600 miles (1,000 kilometer s):
.,. Do not use full throttle .
.,. Do not drive at engine speeds that are more
than
2/3
of the maximum permitted
RPM.
From 600 to 1,000 miles ( 1,000 to 1 ,500
kilometers ) :
.,. Speeds can
gradually
be increased to the maxi-
mum perm issible road or eng ine speed.
During and after break-in period
.,. Do not rev the engine up to high speeds when it
is cold. This applies whether the transmission is
in N (Neutral) or in gear .
After the break- in period
.,. Do not exceed maximum engine speed under
any circumstances .
.,. Upshift into the next higher gear
before
reach-
ing t he red area at the end of the tachometer
scale
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During the first few hours of driving, the eng ine's
internal friction is higher than later whe n all the
moving parts have been broken in. How well this
break- in process is done depends to a considera-
ble exte nt on the way the vehicle is driven during
the firs t 1,000 miles (1,500 kilometers).
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Note
Extremely high eng ine speeds are aut omati-
cally reduced . However, t hese rpm lim its are
progr ammed for an engine well run-in, not a
new engine.
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For the sake of the environment
Do not dr ive with unnecessarily high engine
speeds - upshif ting early saves fuel, reduces
noise and protec t s the enviro nm ent .
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· New tires
If your veh icle is runni ng on new tires, drive very
carefu l ly f or the fi rst 350 miles (500 kilometers)
after fi tti ng.
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WARNING
New tires tend to be slippe ry and must also
be "broken-in". Be sure to remember this dur-
ing the first 350 m iles (500 kilometers) .
Brake gent ly. Avoid following closely behind
other vehicles or ot her situations that might
require sudden, hard braking .
Avoid
damaging
the
vehicle
When you are driv ing on poor roads, or over
curbs, st eep ramps, et c., make certa in t hat low-
lying parts such as spoilers and exhaust system
parts do not bottom out and get damaged.
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This is especially tr ue for veh icles with low-s l ung
chassis (sports chassis)* and fully loaded
vehicles .
Driving
through
water
on
roads
Note the following to avoid vehicle damage w hen
driv ing thro ugh water, for examp le on flooded
roads :
- The water must not be any higher than the bot -
tom of the vehicle body.
- Do not dr ive faster tha n wal king speed .
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WARNING
-
Afte r driving thro ugh water, m ud, slush, etc.,
the brakes may be slow to take effect because
of wet brake rotors and pads. Dry the brakes
fi rst by braking carefu lly to restore the full
braking effect.
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Note
Vehicle components such as the engine,
transmission, suspension or electr ical system
can be severely damaged by driving throug h
water.
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