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, and 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.
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Windshield-washer fluid
Fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir periodically.
Add windshield-washer fluid when the low
windshield-washer fluid warning light comes on.
To fill the windshield-washer fluid reservoir, li ...
Hazard warning flasher switch
Hazard warning flasher switch
Push the switch on to warn other drivers when
you must stop or park under emergency conditions.
All turn signal lights flash.
● If stopping for an emerge ...
Shifting
Shifting
To change gears or when upshifting or downshifting,
depress the clutch pedal fully, shift into
the appropriate gear, then release the clutch
slowly and smoothly.
To ensure smooth ge ...
