BREAK-IN PROCEDURES
To ensure that your vehicle provides maxi-
mum economy throughout a long service
life, we request that you comply with the
following information:
Tires
Due to technical factors associated with
their manufacture, tires do not achieve
their full traction potential until after an
initial break-in period. Therefore drive care-
fully during the first 200 miles / 300 km.
Engine
Up to 1,250 miles / 2,000 km:
Brake system
Drive at varying engine and road speeds,
but do not exceed the following engine or Approx. 300 miles / 500 km must be driven
road speeds:
before the brake pads and rotors achieve
the optimum pad-surface and wear pat-
terns required for trouble-free operation
and an extended service life.
4,500 rpm or
95 mph / 150 km/h.
Comply with the local speed limits.
Absolutely avoid putting the accelerator in
full-throttle or kickdown position.
Clutch
Roughly 300 miles / 500 km must be driven
before the clutch starts to operate at opti-
mum efficiency. Remember to engage the
clutch carefully during this initial period.
After having driven 1,250 miles / 2,000 km,
engine and road speeds can be gradually
increased.
After a part replacement
You should again comply with these break-
in procedures if parts mentioned above
have to be replaced later in the vehicle's
life.
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