8-2 Driving tips/New vehicle break–in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km)
New vehicle break-in driving
Fuel economy hints
Engine exhaust gas (carbon
– the first 1,000 miles (1,600
monoxide)
km)
The following suggestions will help to save
fuel.
WARNING
. Select the proper gear position for the
The performance and long life of your
speed and road conditions.
vehicle are dependent on how you handle
. Never inhale engine exhaust gas.
. Avoid sudden acceleration or decelera-
and care for your vehicle while it is new.
Engine exhaust gas contains
tion. Always accelerate gently until you
Follow these instructions during the first
carbon monoxide, a colorless
reach the desired speed. Then try to
1,000 miles (1,600 km):
and odorless gas which is dan-
maintain that speed for as long as
gerous, or even lethal, if inhaled.
. Do not race the engine. And do not
possible.
allow engine speed to exceed 4,000 rpm
. Always properly maintain the en-
. Do not pump the accelerator and avoid
except in an emergency.
gine exhaust system to prevent
racing the engine.
. Do not drive at one constant engine or
engine exhaust gas from enter-
. Avoid unnecessary engine idling.
vehicle speed for a long time, either fast or
ing the vehicle.
slow.
. Keep the engine properly tuned.
. Never run the engine in a closed
. Avoid starting suddenly and rapid
. Keep the tires inflated to the correct
space, such as a garage, except
acceleration, except in an emergency.
pressure shown on the tire placard, which
for the brief time needed to drive
is located under the door latch on the
. Avoid hard braking, except in an
the vehicle in or out of it.
driver’s side. Low pressure will increase
emergency.
. Avoid remaining in a parked
tire wear and fuel consumption.
vehicle for a lengthy time while
The same break-in procedures should be
. Use the air conditioner only when
the engine is running. If that is
applied to an overhauled engine, newly
necessary.
unavoidable, then use the venti-
mounted engine or when brake pads or
. Keep the front and rear wheels in
lation fan to force fresh air into
brake linings are replaced with new ones.
proper alignment.
the vehicle.
. Avoid carrying unnecessary luggage or
. Always keep the front ventilator
cargo.
inlet grille free from snow, leaves
or other obstructions to ensure
that the ventilation system al-
ways works properly.
. If at any time you suspect that
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