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.
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Most common factors contributing to vehicle corrosion
• The accumulation of moisture-retaining
dirt
and debris in body panel sections, cavities,
and other areas.
• Damage to paint and other protective
coatings
caused by gravel and stone chips ...
Headlights
Fog may temporarily form inside the lens of the
exterior lights in the rain or in a car wash. A
temperature difference between the inside and
the outside of the lens causes the fog. This is
not a ...
Around View® Monitor (if so equipped)
With the ignition switch in the ON position, press
the CAMERA button or move the shift selector to
the R (Reverse) position to operate the Around
View Monitor. The monitor displays various views
o ...