Break-in schedule
CAUTION
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.
See also:
Care of wheels
See “Cleaning exterior” in the “7. Appearance
and care” section for details about care of the
wheels. ...
Tachometer
The tachometer indicates engine speed in revolutions
per minute (rpm). Do not rev engine into
the red zone 1 .
CAUTION
When engine speed approaches the red
zone, shift to a higher gear or reduc ...
F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S. certification label
The Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard (F.M.V.S.S./C.M.V.S.S.) certification label
is affixed as shown. This label contains valuable
vehicle information, such as: Gross Vehicle
W ...
