Introduction
Vehicle break-in process
Vehicle break-in process
Risk of burns when parking or
stopping vehicle
僅 Do not park or stop the vehicle near
flammable items such as leaves,
paper, oil, and tire. Such items placed
near the exhaust system can become
a fire hazard.
By following a few simple precautions
for the first 1,000 km (600 miles) you
may add to the performance, economy
and life of your vehicle.
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僅 Do not race the engine.
僅 While driving, keep your engine speed
(rpm, or revolutions per minute)
between 2,000 rpm and 4,000 rpm.
僅 Do not maintain a single engine speed
for long periods of time, either fast or
slow. Varying engine speeds is
needed to properly break-in the
engine.
僅 Avoid hard stops, except in emergen
cies, to allow the brakes to seat prop
erly.
僅 Don't tow a trailer during the first
2,000 km (1,200 miles) of operation.
僅 When an engine idles at a high speed
with the rear side of the vehicle touch
ing the wall, heat of the exhaust gas
can cause discoloration or fire. Keep
enough space between the rear part
of the vehicle and the wall.
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僅 Be sure not to touch the exhaust/cata
lytic systems while engine is running
or right after the engine is turned off.
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There is a risk of burns since the sys
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tems are extremely hot.
僅 Fuel economy and engine perfor
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mance may vary depending on vehi
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cle break-in process and be stabilized
after 6,000 km (4,000 miles). New
engines may consume more oil during
the vehicle break-in period.
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