Kia K4 2025 - Vehicle Break-In Process; Risk of Burns When Parking or Stopping Vehicle

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Introduction Vehicle break-in process
Vehicle break-in process
By following a few simple precautions
for the first 1,000 km (600 miles) you
may increase performance, economy
and life of your vehicle.
僅 Do not race the engine.
僅 While driving, avoid sudden accelera
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tion
僅 Do not maintain a single engine speed
for long periods of time, either fast or
slow. Varying engine speeds is
needed to properly break-in the
engine.
僅 Avoid hard stops, except in emergen
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cies, to allow the brakes to seat prop -
erly.
僅 Don't tow a trailer during the first
2,000 km (1,200 miles) of operation.
僅 Fuel economy and engine perfor
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mance may vary depending on your
break-in process and stabilize after
6,000 km (4,000 miles). Engines may
consume more oil during the break-in
period.
Risk of burns when parking or
stopping vehicle
僅 Do not park or stop the vehicle near
flammable items such as leaves,
paper, oil, or tire. Such items placed
near the exhaust system can become
a fire hazard.
僅 When an engine idles at a high speed
with the rear side of the vehicle touch
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ing the wall, heat of the exhaust gas
can cause fire and/or discoloration.
Keep enough space between the rear
part of the vehicle and the wall.
僅 Do not touch the exhaust/catalytic
systems while engine is running or
right after the engine is turned off.
There is a risk of burns since the sys
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tems are extremely hot.