McLaren coupe series, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Driving Controls
Running In
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Running In
Running in
Observe the following running in
instructions when the vehicle is new or if
any of these components have been
replaced.
Engine and gearbox
For the first 625 miles (1,000 km):
•
drive at varying road and engine speeds
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do not drive faster than the maximum
speed limit of the road, or 150 mph
(240 kph)
•
do not use your vehicle on a race track
•
avoid heavy loads on the engine
(driving at full throttle)
•
avoid driving at engine speeds less than
2,000 rpm
•
avoid running at constant speed and
load for long periods
•
avoid using kickdown
•
do not downshift for additional engine
braking
•
avoid stopping the engine within
2 minutes of high speed and high load
running
•
avoid idling the engine for more than
10 minutes
After the 625 miles (1,000 km) running in
period, you may gradually use the vehicle’s
full performance.
NOTE: Failure to observe the engine
and gearbox operating limits during
the running in period may lead to
premature wear or damage.
NOTE: These running in instructions
also apply for the first 625 miles
(1,000 km) after the engine or
transmission has been replaced.
ENVIRONMENTAL: This advice will
assist in improving fuel economy and
should be adopted as normal driving
practice even after the running in
period.
Brakes
New brakes require an initial bedding in
period. Avoid heavy braking situations for
the first 625 miles (1,000 km).
Normal/Road use
•
Allow the engine to warm up before
driving at high engine speeds and high
loads. Limit engine speed to 5,000 rpm
until the engine reaches full operating
temperature.
•
Avoid stopping the engine within
2 minutes of high speed/high load
running.
•
Avoid idling the engine for more than
10 minutes.
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