Break-in schedule
CAUTION:
During the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km), follow these recommendations to obtain maximum engine performance and ensure the future reliability and economy of your new vehicle. Failure to follow these recommendations may result in shortened engine life and reduced engine performance.
- Avoid driving for long periods at constant speed, either fast or slow, and do not run the engine over 4,000 rpm.
- Do not accelerate at full throttle in any gear.
- Avoid quick starts.
- Avoid hard braking as much as possible.
- Do not tow a trailer for the first 500 miles (800 km). Your engine, axle or other parts could be damaged.
See also:
Secondary trunk lid release
To open the trunk lid from the rear seat: (1)
- Fold down the center arm rest.
- Insert the mechanical key into the trunk compartment
access lid lock. Fold down the
trunk compartment access l ...
Cleaning exterior
In order to maintain the appearance of your vehicle,
it is important to take proper care of it.
To protect the paint surfaces, please wash your
vehicle as soon as you can:
- after a rainfall to ...
Accelerator downshift — in D position —
For passing or hill climbing, depress the accelerator
pedal to the floor. This shifts the transmission
down into a lower gear, depending on the
vehicle speed. ...
