Driving Hints; Breaking-In; Reduced Engine Performance- Page 175

BREAKING-IN

You need to break in new tires for
approximately 300 miles (480
kilometers). During this time, your vehicle
may exhibit some unusual driving
characteristics. The engine also needs to
break in. Avoid hard accelerations and
driving too fast for the first 1000 miles
(1600 kilometers). If possible, avoid
carrying heavy loads up steep grades
during the break-in period.

REDUCED ENGINE
PERFORMANCE

WARNING

Continued operation will increase the
engine temperature and cause the
engine to shut down completely.

If the engine coolant temperature gauge
needle moves to the upper limit position,
the engine is overheating.  See 

Gauges

(page 72).

You must only drive your vehicle for a short
distance if the engine overheats. The
distance you can travel depends on
ambient temperature, vehicle load and
terrain. The engine will continue to operate
with limited power for a short time.

If the engine temperature continues to rise,
the fuel supply to the engine will reduce.
The air conditioning will switch off and the
engine cooling fan will operate continually.

1.

Reduce your speed gradually and stop
your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so.

2. Switch the engine off immediately to

prevent severe engine damage.

3. Wait for the engine to cool down.

4. Check the coolant level.  See 

Engine

Coolant Check

 (page 206).

5. Have your vehicle checked by an

authorized dealer as soon as possible.

ECONOMICAL DRIVING

Fuel economy is affected by several things
such as how you drive, the conditions you
drive under and how you maintain your
vehicle.

There are some things to keep in mind that
may improve your fuel economy:
•

Accelerate and slow down in a smooth,
moderate fashion.

•

Drive at steady speeds.

•

Anticipate stops; slowing down may
eliminate the need to stop.

•

Combine errands and minimize
stop-and-go driving.
•

When running errands, go to the
furthest destination first and then
work your way back home.

•

Close the windows for high-speed
driving.

•

Drive at reasonable speeds. (Traveling
at 65 mph/105 kph uses about 15%
less fuel than traveling at 75 mph/121
kph).

•

Keep the tires properly inflated and use
only the recommended size.

•

Use the recommended engine oil.

•

Perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance.

There are also some things you may want
to avoid doing because they reduce your
fuel economy:
•

Avoid sudden or hard accelerations.

•

Avoid revving the engine before turning
off the car.

•

Avoid long idle periods.

•

Do not warm up your vehicle on cold
mornings.

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