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
the first
500
miles
(805
km).
Don’t drive at any one speed
-
fast or
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 the key in the ignition, you can turn it
to
five
different positions.
C
Notice:
Don’t operate accessories in the
ACCESSORY position for long periods of time.
Prolonged operation of accessories in the
ACCESSORY position could drain your battery and
prevent you from starting your vehicle.
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