Running In - Skoda Octavia Owner's Manual

The gearbox does not shift up into the highest gear until the engine has reached
its maximum revolutions for this gear range.
WARNING
Rapid acceleration, particularly on slippery roads, can lead to loss of control of
the vehicle – risk of accident!

Running in

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Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
New engine
New tyres
New brake pads
New engine
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First read and observe the introductory information given on page 130.
The engine has to be run in during the first 1500 kilometres.
Up to 1000 kilometres
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Do not drive faster than 3/4 of the maximum speed of the gear in use, i.e. 3/4 of
the maximum permissible engine speed.
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No full throttle.
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Avoid high engine speeds.
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Do not tow a trailer.
From 1000 up to 1500 kilometres
Gradually increase the power output of the engine up to the full speed of the
gear engaged, i.e. up to the maximum permissible engine speed.
The red scale of the rev counter indicates the range in which the system begins
to limit the engine speed.
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Driving
During the first operating hours the engine has higher internal friction than later
until all of the moving parts have harmonized. The driving style which you adopt
during the first approx.1500 kilometres plays a decisive part in the success of run-
ning in your car.
Never drive at unnecessarily high engine speeds, even after the running-in period
is complete.
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On vehicles fitted with a manual gearbox, at the very latest shift up into the next
gear when the red area is reached. Observe the recommended gear
Very high engine speeds when accelerating (accelerator) are automatically re-
stricted » .
With vehicles with a manual gearbox, do not drive at unnecessarily low engine
speeds. Shift down a gear when the engine is no longer running smoothly. Ob-
serve the recommended gear
CAUTION
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The engine is not protected from excessive engine revs caused by shifting
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down at the wrong time. This can result in the sudden increase in revs beyond
the permissible maximum rpm and thus cause engine damage.
Never rev up a cold engine when the vehicle is stationary or when driving in in-
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dividual gears.
For the sake of the environment
Do not drive at unnecessarily high engine speeds. Shifting up sooner helps save
on fuel, reduces engine noises and protects the environment.
New tyres
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First read and observe the introductory information given on page 130.
New tyres have to be "run in" since they do not offer optimal grip at first. Drive
especially carefully for the first 500 km or so.
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» page 27.
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