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:
Cleaning the seat tracks
CAUTION
Periodically clean the seat tracks to prevent
reduction of ability to move the seats.
Clean periodically with a high-powered vacuum
cleaner. Dirt and debris may reduce the ability to
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Trip computer
Switches for the trip computer are located on
the right side of the combination meter panel. To
operate the trip computer, push the side or front
of the switches as shown above.
A
switch
B s ...
Parking brake break-in
Break in the parking brake shoes whenever the
stopping effect of the parking brake is weakened
or whenever the parking brake shoes and/or
drums/rotors are replaced, in order to assure the
best bra ...
