Running-in
recommendations
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During the running-in period for the first
1,000 km, it is advisable to drive your new
vehicle using the following precautions as a
guideline to aid long life as well as future
economy and performance.
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Do not race the engine at high speeds.
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Avoid rapid starting, accelerating, brak-
ing and prolonged high-speed running.
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Keep to the running-in speed limit
shown below.
Please note that the legal speed limits
displayed must be adhered to.
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Do not exceed loading limits.
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Refrain from towing a trailer.
Vehicles with M/T
Shift point Speed limit
1
st
gear
30 km/h (19 mph)
2
nd
gear
60 km/h (37 mph)
3
rd
gear
95 km/h (60 mph)
4
th
gear
125 km/h (78 mph)
5
th
gear
135 km/h (84 mph)
6
th
gear
135 km/h (84 mph)
Vehicles with CVT
Shift point Speed limit
“D” (DRIVE) 130 km/h (81 mph)
with shift
paddles
1
st
position
20 km/h (12 mph)
2
nd
position
40 km/h (25 mph)
3
rd
position
50 km/h (31 mph)
4
th
position
70 km/h (43 mph)
5
th
position
80 km/h (50 mph)
6
th
position
100 km/h (62 mph)
7
th
position
110 km/h (68 mph)
8
th
position
130 km/h (81 mph)
Parking brake
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To park the vehicle, first bring it to a com-
plete stop, firmly apply the parking brake to
hold the vehicle.
Make sure the brake warning lamp (red) is il-
luminated.
Refer to “Brake warning lamp (red)” on page
5-46.
Lever type parking brake*
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To apply
1- Firmly depress and hold the brake pedal,
then pull the lever up without pressing
the button at the end of hand grip.
CAUTION
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When you intend to apply the parking brake,
firmly press the brake pedal to bring the ve-
hicle to a complete stop before pulling the
parking brake lever.
Pulling the parking brake lever with the ve-
hicle moving could make the rear wheels
lock up, thereby making the vehicle unsta-
ble.
It could also make the parking brake mal-
function.
Running-in recommendations
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Starting and driving
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