Running-in recommendations
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During the running-in period for the first 1,000 km (620 miles), it is advisable to drive your new vehicle using the following precautions as a guideline to aid long
life as well as future economy and performance.
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Do not race the engine at high speeds.
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Avoid rapid starting, accelerating, braking and prolonged high-speed running.
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Keep to the running-in speed limit shown below.
Please note that the legal speed limits displayed must be adhered to.
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Do not exceed loading limits.
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Refrain from towing a trailer.
Vehicles with manual transmission
Shift point
Speed limit
1100 models 1300 models
Engine model 134910 Engine model 3A91 Engine model 135930 Engine model 4A90
1
st
gear
30 km/h (19 mph) 30 km/h (19 mph) 30 km/h (19 mph) 35 km/h (22 mph)
2
nd
gear
50 km/h (30 mph) 55 km/h (34 mph) 55 km/h (34 mph) 60 km/h (37 mph)
3
rd
gear
80 km/h (50 mph) 85 km/h (53 mph) 85 km/h (53 mph) 90 km/h (56 mph)
4
th
gear
110 km/h (68 mph) 115 km/h (71 mph) 115 km/h (71 mph) 125 km/h (78 mph)
5
th
gear
135 km/h (84 mph) 140 km/h (87 mph) 140 km/h (87 mph) 155 km/h (96 mph)
Shift point
Speed limit
1500 models
1
st
gear
35 km/h (22 mph)
2
nd
gear
65 km/h (40 mph)
3
rd
gear
90 km/h (56 mph)
4
th
gear
120 km/h (74 mph)
5
th
gear
150 km/h (93 mph)
Starting and driving
4-04
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