Driving
General information
New engine
The engine needs to be run-in during the first
1,000 mi (1,500 km) .
For the first 600 mi (1,000 km):
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Do not use full throttle.
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Do not drive at engine speeds that are more
than
2/3 of the maximum permitted RPM.
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Avoid high engine speeds.
From 600 to 1,000 mi (1,000 to 1,500 km):
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Speeds can gradually be increased to the maxi-
mum permissible road or engine speed.
During and after break-in period
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Do not rev the engine up to high speeds when it
is cold. This applies whethe r the transmission is
in
N (Neutral) or in gear.
After the break-in period
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Do not exceed maximum engine speed under
any circumstances .
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Upshift into the next higher gear before reach-
ing the red area at the end of the tachometer
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During the first few hours of driving, the eng ine's
internal fr iction is higher than later when all the
moving parts have been broken in. How well this
break-in process is done depends to a considera-
ble extent on the way the vehicle is driven during
the first 1,000 mi (1,500 km).
(D Note
Extremely high engine speeds are automati-
cally reduced. However, these rpm limits are
programmed for an engine well run-in, not a
new engine.
@ For the sake of the environment
Do not drive with unnecessarily high engine
speeds - upshifting ear ly saves fuel, reduces
noise and protects the environment.
D r iving
New tires
If your vehicle is running on new tires, drive par-
ticularly careful for the first 350 mi (500 km) af-
ter fitting.
WARNING
New tires tend to be slippery and must also
be "broken-in". Be sure to remember this dur-
ing the first 350 mi (500 km). Brake gently.
Avoid following closely behind other vehicles
or other situations that might require sudden,
hard brak ing.
Avoid damaging the vehicle
When you are dr iving on poor roads, or over
curbs, steep ramps, etc., make certain that low-
lying parts such as spo ilers and exhaust system
parts do not bottom out and get damaged .
This is espec ially true for veh icles w ith low-slung
chassis (sports chass is)* and fully loaded
vehicles.
Driving through water on roads
Note the following to avoid vehicle damage when
driving through water, for examp le on flooded
roads:
- The water must not be any higher than the bot-
tom of the vehicle body.
- Do not dr ive faster than walk ing speed.
_&. WARNING
After driving through water or mud, the brak-
ing effect can be reduced due to moisture on
the brake discs and brake pads . A few careful
brake applications should dry off the brakes.
(D Note
Vehicle components such as the engine,
transmission, suspension or electrical system
can be severely damaged by driving through
water. .,.
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