Starting
and
Operating
Your
Vehicle
New
Vehicle Break-In
Notice:
Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate
“break-in.” But
it
will perform better in the long run
if you follow these guidelines:
Keep your speed at
55
mph (88 km/h)
or
less for
Don’t drive at any one speed
-
fast or
the first
500
miles
(805
km).
slow
-
for the first
500
miles
(805
km). Don’t
make full-throttle starts.
Avoid making hard stops for the first
200
miles
(322
km) or
so.
During this time your new
brake linings aren’t yet broken in. Hard stops
with new linings can mean premature wear and
earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in
guideline every time you get new brake linings.
Don’t tow a trailer during break-in. See “Towing
a Trailer” in the Index for more information.
Ignition Positions
With your key in the ignition switch you can turn it
to
four different positions.
A
(LOCK):
This position locks your ignition and
transmission.
It’s
a theft-deterrent feature. You will
only
be able
to
remove your key when the ignition is
turned
to
LOCK.
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