Break-in schedule
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km), follow these recommendations to obtain maximum engine performance and ensure the future reliability and economy of your new vehicle. Failure to follow these recommendations may result in shortened engine life and reduced engine performance.
- Avoid driving for long periods at constant speed, either fast or slow. Do not run the engine over 4,000 rpm.
- Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear.
- Avoid quick starts.
- Avoid hard braking as much as possible.
- Do not tow a trailer for the first 500 miles (800 km). Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged.
See also:
Seating & Cargo
The front seats offer better thigh and lateral support than do most
crossovers, but the center console pins your knees and hips in. It gives the
crossover a more carlike cockpit, which some shoppe ...
Cleaning exterior
In order to maintain the appearance of your vehicle,
it is important to take proper care of it.
To protect the paint surfaces, please wash your
vehicle as soon as you can:
- after a rainfall to ...
Moonroof (if so equipped)
- In an accident you could be thrown
from the vehicle through an open
moonroof. Always use seat belts
and child restraints.
- Do not allow anyone to stand up or
extend any portion of thei ...