New Vehicle Break-In; Recommendations; Engine Break-In - Chery TIGGO User Manual

30 – BEFORE OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
• Tail Lamps
• Stop Lights
Fluid Leaks
Check the area under the vehicle after
overnight parking. If a leak is sus-
pected, the cause should be located
and corrected immediately. Check the
following for possible leaks:
• Fuel
• Engine coolant
• Engine oil
• Power steering fluid
• Brake fluid

New Vehicle Break-In

Recommendations

Engine Break-In

Recommendations
Vehicle frictional resistance is much
greater when the vehicle is new. The
result of proper engine break-in will
impact the service life, operating reli-
ability and vehicle economical effi-
ciency. The following is the proper en-
gine break-in procedure:
During first 1,000 km of operation:
• Do not allow the engine speed to ex-
ceed 3,000 rpm
• Do not exceed 100 km/h
• Do not operate the engine at maxi-
mum speed when upshifting
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During 1,000-1,500 km of operation:
• Driving speed can be gradually in-
creased to greater than 100 km/h
• Engine speed can be gradually in-
creased to its maximum
Safety Tips During Engine Break-In
The maximum engine speed is 6,000
rpm. If the vehicle is equipped with a
manual transmission, the vehicle must
be shifted into the next highest gear
before the needle of tachometer is in
the red range.