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:
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If you have all-wheel drive, 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
With the key in the ignition, you can turn the key to four
different positions.
I
A
A
(OFF):
This
is
the only position in which you can
remove the key. This position
locks
the steering wheel,
ignition and transaxle.
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