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Introduction Vehicle break-in process
Vehicle break-in process
By following a few simple precau
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tions for the first 1,000 km (600
miles) you may increase the perfor
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mance, economy and life of your
vehicle.
䳜 Do not race the engine.
䳜 Whilst driving, keep your engine
speed (rpm, or revolutions per
minute) within 3,000 rpm.
䳜 Do not maintain a single speed for
long periods of time, either fast or
slow. Varying engine speed is
needed to properly break-in the
engine.
䳜 Avoid hard stops, except in emer
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gencies, to allow the brakes to
seat properly.
䳜 Don't tow a trailer during the first
2,000 km (1,200 miles) of opera
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tion.
䳜 Fuel economy and engine perfor
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mance may vary depending on
vehicle break-in process and be
stabilized after 6,000 km (4,000
miles). New engines may con
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sume more oil during the vehicle
break-in period.
Risk of burns when parking or
stopping vehicle
䳜 Do not park or stop the vehicle
near flammable items such as
leaves, paper, oil, and tyre. Such
items placed near the exhaust
system can become a fire hazard.
䳜 When an engine idles at a high
speed with the rear side of the
vehicle touching the wall, heat of
the exhaust gas can cause discol
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oration or fire. Keep enough space
between the rear part of the
vehicle and the wall.
䳜 Be sure not to touch the exhaust/
catalytic systems whilst engine is
running or right after the engine
is turned off. There is a risk of
burns since the systems are
extremely hot.
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