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Introduction Vehicle break-in process
Vehicle break-in process
By following a few simple precautions
for the first 1,000 km (600 miles) you
may add to the performance, economy
and life of your vehicle.
僅 Do not race the engine.
僅 While driving, keep your engine speed
(rpm, or revolutions per minute)
between 2,000 rpm and 4,000 rpm.
僅 Do not maintain a single speed for
long periods of time, either fast or
slow. Varying engine speed is needed
to properly break-in the engine.
僅 Avoid hard stops, except in emergen
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cies, to allow the brakes to seat prop
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erly.
僅 Don't tow a trailer during the first
2,000 km (1,200 miles) of operation.
僅 Fuel economy and engine perfor
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mance may vary depending on vehi
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cle break-in process and be stabilized
after 6,000 km (4,000 miles). New
engines may consume more oil during
the vehicle break-in period.
Risk of fire or burns when
parking or stopping vehicle
僅 Do not park or stop the vehicle near
flammable items such as leaves,
paper, oil, and tire. Such items placed
near the exhaust system can become
a fire hazard.
僅 When an engine idles at a high rpm
with the rear side of the vehicle in
close proximity of the wall, heat of the
exhaust gas can cause discoloration
or fire. Keep enough space between
the rear part of the vehicle and the
wall.
僅 Be sure not to touch the exhaust/cata
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lytic systems while the engine is run
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ning or right after the engine is turned
off. There is a risk of burns since the
systems are extremely hot.