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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
kilometers
)
:
"'
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
engine
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.
"'U
pshift into the next higher gear
before
reach-
ing
the red area at the end of the tachometer
scale
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.
During the first few hours of driving, the engine's
internal friction
is
higher than later when all the
moving parts have been broken
in
.
How
well this
break-in process is done depends
to
a considera-
ble
extent
on the way the vehicle is driven during
the
first
1,000 miles
(1,500 kilometers).
(D
Note
Extremely high
engine speeds are automati-
cally
reduced. However,
these rpm limits are
prog rammed
for
an engine wel
l
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
-
upshifting
early saves fuel, reduces
noise and protects the environment.
Driving
and
the
environment
New tires
If
your vehicle is
running
on new tires, drive very
carefully
fo
r
the fi
rst
350 m iles (500 kilometers)
after fitting
.
New
tires tend to be slippery and must also
be "broken-in".
Be sure to
remember
this dur-
ing
the first
350
miles
(500
kilometers).
Brake gently. Avoid following closely behind
other vehicles or other situations
that
might
require sudden, hard braking
.
Avoid
damaging
the
vehicle
When
you are driving on poor
roads,
or over
curbs,
steep ramps, etc., ma ke
certain that low-
lying parts such as spoilers
and exhaust system
parts do not bottom out and get damaged.
This is especially true 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 when
driving through water, for example on f looded
roads:
-
The water must not be any higher than the bot-
tom of the vehicle body.
-
Do not drive faster than walking speed.
A
WARNING
=
-
After driving through water, mud, slush, etc.,
the brakes may be slow to take effect
because
of wet brake
rotors
and pads. Dry the brakes
first by braking carefully to restore the full
braking effect.
(D
Note
Vehicle components such as the engine,
transmission, suspension or electrical system
can be severely damaged by driving through
water
.
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