New Vehicle “Break-In”
NOTICE:
Your modern vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate
“break-in.” But it will perform better in the long
run
if
you follow these guidelines:
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Keep your speed at
55
mph
(88
kmh)
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
Use your ignition key to start your vehicle. The
ignition key lets you turn the ignition switch to five
different positions.
C
A
E
ACCESSORY
(A):
This
position lets you use things
like the radio and the windshield wipers when the
engine is off.
To
get into
ACCESSORY,
push in the key
and
turn
it toward you. Your steering wheel will remain
locked, just as
it
was before you inserted
the
key.
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