30 Introduction/Features
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in
vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or
emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL
Certain components of this vehicle such as airbag modules,
seat belt pretensioners, and button cell batteries may contain
Perchlorate Material – Special handling may apply for service
or vehicle end-of-life disposal.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
Your vehicle does not need an extensive break-in. Try not to
drive continuously at the same speed for the first 1,000 miles
(1,600 km) of new vehicle operation. Vary your speed fre-
quently in order to give the moving parts a chance to break in.
Do not add friction modifier compounds or special break-in
oils since these additives may prevent piston ring seating. See
Engine Oil on page 210 for more information on oil usage.
VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS
Installation and operation of non-MV-1 approved accessories
such as, but not limited to, alarms, radios, amplifiers, radar
detectors, wheels, suspension components may cause exten-
sive damage to the vehicle, interfere with the vehicle’s electri-
cal system or affect the validity of the MV-1 New Vehicle
Limited Warranties.