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TOWING TRAILERS

Trailer Towing

Your car is not designed for towing.

Recreational Towing

An example of "recreational towing" is
towing your vehicle behind a
motorhome.
The transmission is not designed for
towing this vehicle on all four wheels.

Caution!

DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to

the drivetrain will result. If this vehicle
requires towing, make sure the drive
wheels are OFF the ground.

Towing this vehicle in violation of the

above requirements can cause severe
transmission damage. Damage from
improper towing is not covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.

DRIVING TIPS

Engine Break-In
Recommendation

No special break-in is necessary, but a
few precautions in the first 620 miles
(1000 km) may add to the performance,
economy, and life of the vehicle:

Do not race the engine.

Do not maintain one constant speed,

either slow or fast, for a long period of
time.

Do not drive constantly at full-throttle

or high engine rpm for extended
periods of time.

Avoid unnecessary hard stops.

Avoid full-throttle starts.

Saving Fuel And
Protection Of The
Environment

How you operate your vehicle
determines how far it will travel on a
tank of fuel.
Use these suggestions to help save fuel
and reduce CO

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:

Avoid long warm-ups. Once the

engine runs smoothly, begin driving.

Avoid fast starts.

Drive at lower speeds.

Anticipate when to apply the brakes

(avoid sudden braking).

Follow the maintenance schedule

and contact your authorized dealer.

Use the air conditioner only when

necessary.

Slow down on rough roads.

Keep the tires properly inflated.

Do not carry unnecessary weight.

Do not rest your foot on the brake

pedal while driving.

Keep the wheels in correct

alignment.

Keep windows closed at high

speeds.

Slow down when driving in

crosswinds and headwinds.

Hazardous Driving

When driving on ice or in water, snow,
mud, sand, or similar hazards:

Be cautious and allow extra distance

for braking.

Avoid sudden braking and sudden

maneuvering.

Do not pump the brakes. Continue to

press down on the brake pedal.

If you get stuck, select a lower gear

and accelerate slowly. Do not spin the
rear wheels.

For more traction in starting on

slippery surfaces such as ice or packed

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