Running-in recommendations
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During
the running-in period for the first 1,000 km (620 miles), 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, braking 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 must be adhered to.
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Do not exceed loading limits.
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Refrain from towing a trailer.
Vehicles equipped with M/T
Petrol-powered vehicles without MIVEC engine
Shift point
Speed limit
1600 models 1800 models
1
st
gear
30 km/h (19 mph) 30 km/h (19 mph)
2
nd
gear
60 km/h (37 mph) 60 km/h (37 mph)
3
rd
gear
90 km/h (56 mph) 85 km/h (53 mph)
4
th
gear
125 km/h (78 mph) 115 km/h (71 mph)
5
th
gear
155 km/h (96 mph) 145 km/h (90 mph)
Petrol-powered vehicles with MIVEC engine
Shift point
Speed limit
Vehicles with 16 inch tyres Vehicles with 18 inch tyres
1
st
gear
30 km/h (19 mph) 30 km/h (19 mph)
2
nd
gear
65 km/h (40 mph) 65 km/h (40 mph)
3
rd
gear
95 km/h (59 mph) 95 km/h (59 mph)
4
th
gear
125 km/h (78 mph) 125 km/h (78 mph)
5
th
gear
155 km/h (96 mph) 160 km/h (99 mph)
Starting and driving
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