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Driving tips/New vehicle break-in driving 3 the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km)
New vehicle break-in driving 3
Fuel economy hints
Engine exhaust gas (carbon
the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km)
monoxide)
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The following suggestions will help to save
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fuel.
The performance and long life of your
WARNING
. Select the proper gear position for the
vehicle are dependent on how you handle
speed and road conditions.
and care for your vehicle while it is new.
. Never inhale engine exhaust gas.
Follow these instructions during the first
. Avoid sudden acceleration or decelera-
Engine exhaust gas contains
1,000 miles (1,600 km):
tion. Always accelerate gently until you
carbon monoxide, a colorless
reach the desired speed. Then try to
. Do not race the engine. And do not
and odorless gas which is dan-
maintain that speed for as long as possi-
allow engine speed to exceed 4,000 rpm
gerous, or even lethal, if inhaled.
ble.
except in an emergency.
. Always properly maintain the en-
. Do not pump the accelerator and avoid
. Do not drive at one constant engine or
gine exhaust system to prevent
racing the engine.
vehicle speed, either fast or slow.
engine exhaust gas from entering
. Avoid unnecessary engine idling.
. Avoid starting suddenly and rapid ac-
the vehicle.
celeration, except in an emergency.
. Keep the engine properly tuned.
. Never run the engine in a closed
. Avoid hard braking, except in an emer-
. Keep the tires inflated to the correct
space, such as a garage, except
gency.
pressure shown on the tire placard, which
for the brief time needed to drive
is located under the door latch on the
the vehicle in or out of it.
The same break-in procedures should be
driver9s side. Low pressure will increase
. Avoid remaining in a parked ve-
applied to an overhauled engine, newly
tire wear and fuel consumption.
hicle for a lengthy time while the
mounted engine or when brake pads or
. Use the air conditioner only when
engine is running. If that is un-
brake linings are replaced with new ones.
necessary.
avoidable, then use the ventila-
. Keep the front and rear wheels in
tion fan to force fresh air into the
proper alignment.
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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