New Vehicle "Break-In"; Ignition Positions; New Vehicle “Break- Page 88

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New Vehicle “Break

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In”

NOTICE:

Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate
“break

-

in.” But it will perform better in 

the long run if you follow these guidelines:

D

Don’t drive at any one speed 

--

 fast or 

slow 

--

 for the first 500 miles (805 km).

Don’t make full

-

throttle starts.

D

Avoid making hard stops for the first 
200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time
your new brake linings aren’t yet broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier replacement.
Follow this breaking

-

in guideline every

time you get new brake linings.

D

Don’t tow a trailer during break

-

in. 

See “Towing a Trailer” in the Index for
more information.

Ignition Positions

With the ignition key in the ignition, you can turn the
key to five different positions:

A (ACCESSORY): This position lets you use the 
radio and windshield wipers when the engine is off. 
To use ACCESSORY, push in the key and turn it 
toward you. Your steering wheel will stay locked.