Break-in schedule

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:
Front seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air
bag and roof-mounted curtain side-impact and rollover
supplemental air bag (Hardtop models) or door-mounted
curtain side-impact and rollover suppl
Hardtop models
CrossCabriolet moldel
The side air bags are located in the outside of
the seatback of the front seats. The curtain air
bags are located in the side roof rails (Hardtop
models) ...
Doors
- Always have the doors locked while driving. Along with the use of seat belts,
this provides greater safety in the event of an accident by helping to prevent persons
from being thrown from the ...
Fuel recommendation
Use unleaded regular gasoline with an octane
rating of at least 87 AKI (Anti-Knock Index) number
(Research octane number 91).
CAUTION
● Only vehicles with the E-85 filler door
label can ope ...
