Starting and Operating Your
Vehicle
New Vehicle Break-In
Notice:
Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate
“break-in.” But
it
will perform better in the long run
if you follow these guidelines:
Keep your speed at
55
mph
(88
km/h) or less for
the first
500
miles
(805
km).
Don’t drive at any one speed -fast or slow
-
for
the first
500
miles
(805
km). Don’t make
full-throttle starts.
Avoid making hard stops for the first
200
miles
(322
km) or so. During this time your new brake
linings aren’t yet broken in. Hard stops with new
linings can mean premature wear and earlier
replacement. Follow
this
breaking-in guideline
every time you get new brake linings.
Don’t tow a trailer during break-in. See “Towing a
Trailer” in the Index for more information.
Ignition Positions
C
Use the key
to
turn the ignition switch to four different
positions.
A
(LOCK): This position locks the ignition and
transmission. It’s a theft-deterrent feature. You will only
be able to remove the key when the ignition is turned
to
LOCK.
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