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.
See also:
Fuel cut-off switch (FIS)
It is located under the dashboard on the front right-hand door pillar and it
comes into operation in the case of an accident to block the supply of fuel thereby
stopping the engine.
Carefully i ...
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 warm up the engine after is has just started (petrol and diesel
versions)
– Begin to move forward slowly letting the engine turn at medium revs.
Do not accelerate abruptly.
– Do not push the engine to its limit for the first few kilometers. You are recommended
to wait u ...