E N G I N E B R E A K - I N R E C O M M E N DAT I O N S
A long break-in period is not required for the drivetrain (engine, transmission, and rear axle) in your
new vehicle. Following these few simple guidelines is all that is necessary for a good break-in.
Driving your vehicle with a new transmission requires no special techniques. To reach optimal
shifting quality and help with engine Break-in, Dynamic and Race Mode will be inhibited until the
vehicle has accumulated 155 miles (250 km).
For the first 200 miles (300 km):
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Keep your vehicle speed below the legal, posted speed limit and your engine speed below 4,000
RPM.
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Avoid driving at a constant speed, either fast or slow, for long periods.
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Avoid very aggressive driving.
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Do not make any full throttle starts, and avoid full throttle acceleration.
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Use the proper gear for your speed range.
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Wait until the engine has reached normal operating temperature before driving at the recom-
mended maximum break-in speed.
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Avoid excessive idling.
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Check the engine oil level at every fuel fill.
NOTE:
A new engine will consume some oil during the first few thousand miles (kilometers) of operation.
This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted as a sign of difficulty.
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