Break-in schedule
CAUTION
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km), follow these recommendations to obtain maximum engine performance and ensure the future reliability and economy of your new vehicle. Failure to follow these recommendations may result in shortened engine life and reduced engine performance.
• Avoid driving for long periods at
constant
speed, either fast or slow. Do not run the
engine over 4,000 rpm.
• Do not accelerate at full throttle in any
gear.
• Avoid quick starts.
• Avoid hard braking as much as possible.
• Do not tow a trailer for the first
500 miles
(800 km). Your engine, axle or other parts
could be damaged.
See also:
Vehicle security system (if so equipped)
The vehicle security system provides visual and
audio alarm signals if someone opens the doors
or lift gate/trunk when the system is armed. It is
not, however, a motion detection type system
that ...
Indicator lights
For additional information on warnings and indicators,
see “Vehicle information display” later in
this section.
Front fog light indicator light
(if
so equipped)
The front fog light indicat ...
Off-road recovery
If the right side or left side wheels unintentionally
leave the road surface, maintain control of the
vehicle by following the procedure below. Please
note that this procedure is only a general gui ...