New Vehicle “Break-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:
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Keep your speed
at
55
mph
(88
kmh) or
less for the
first
500
miles (805
km).
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Don’t drive
at
any one speed
--
fast
or
slow
--
for the
first
500
miles
(805
km).
Don’t make full-throttle starts.
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.
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Avoid making hard stops for the
first
Ignition
Switch
With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn the
switch to
four
positions.