A long break-in period is not required for the engine and drivetrain (transmission and axle) in your vehicle.
Drive moderately during the first 300 miles (500 km).
After the initial 60 miles (100 km), speeds up to 50 or 55 mph (80 or 90 km/h) are desirable.
While cruising, brief full-throttle acceleration within the limits of local traffic laws contributes to a good break-in.
Wide-open throttle acceleration in low gear can be detrimental and should be avoided.
The engine oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high-quality energy conserving type lubricant. Oil changes should be consistent with anticipated climate conditions under which vehicle operations will occur. For the recommended viscosity and quality grades, refer to “Maintenance Procedures” in “Maintaining Your Vehicle”.
CAUTION!
Never use Non-Detergent Oil or Straight Mineral Oil in the engine or damage may result.
NOTE: A new engine may consume some oil during its first few thousand miles (kilometers)
of operation. This should be considered a normal part of the break-in and not interpreted
as an indication of difficulty.
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Heating
Proceed as follows:
❒ rotate knob (A) (pointer on ) completely
to the right;
❒ turn knob (C) to the required speed;
❒ move knob (D) to:
to warm the feet and at the same
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How to keep the seatbelts in proper working order at all times
1) When wearing the seat belts, always ensure they are not twisted and are free
to wind in and out.
2) Following a serious accident, replace the belt being worn at that time, even
if it does not ...
Refitting the standard wheel
Proceed as follows:
❒ Following the procedure described previously, raise the car and remove the
spare wheel;
❒ Make sure the contact surfaces between wheel and hub are clean so ...