4-2
Starting and driving
BREAK-IN SCHEDULE
During the first 1600km,
follow the recommendations for
the future reliability and economy
of your new vehicle. Failure to
follow these recommendations
may results in vehicle damage or
shortened engine life.
Do not drive over the following
speed limits:
●
2-wheel drive models and
4×4
(
2H position
)
90km/h
●
4×4
(
4H position
):
80km/h
●
4×4
(
4L position
):
50km/h
Engine speed
:
DISTANCE
(
km
)
Weight
Speed
(
rpm
)
1
0~200
0
2000~3000
2
200~800
≤25
%
2000~3500
3
800~1500
≤50
%
2000~4000
4
1500~2000
≤75
%
2000~4000
Avoid driving for long periods at
constant speed, either fast or
slow.
●
Do not accelerate hard in
top gear.
●
Avoid quick starts and full
acceleration.
●
Avoid hard stops as much
as possible.
●
Do not tow a trailer for the
first 800 km.
●
Change the engine oil and
oil filter at the first 500km
,
2000km
in
the
break-in
schedule
。
BEFORE STARTING THE
ENGINE
WARNING:
The driving characteristics of
your vehicle can be changed
remarkably by any additional
load and its distribution as well
as
by
adding
optional
equipment
(trailer
coupling,
roof rack, etc). Your driving
style and speed have to be
adjusted accordingly especially
when carrying heavy loads,
your speed must be reduced
adequately.
●
Make sure the area around
the vehicle is clear.
●
Check fluid levels such
engine oil, coolant, brake and
clutch fluid, window washer
fluid as frequently as possible,
at least whenever you refuel.
●
Check to be sure that all
windows and light lenses are
clean.