1BEFORE DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE
2RUNNING-IN RECOMMEN- DATIONSBEFORE DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE SAFETY CHECKS
Drive range1st
2nd 3rd
4th 5th
!
B010A01P-GAT Be sure you know your vehicle and its equipment and how to use it safely. B010B01P-GAT Before entering the vehicle
o Check that windows, mirrors and lights are clean.
o Check if any tire is low or flat.
o Look for fluid leaks.
o Check that area is clear if you're about to back up.
B010C03P-GAT After entering the vehicle
o Lock all doors.
o The driver and passengers are wear- ing properly adjusted seat belts.
o The head restraints are properly adjusted, if so equipped.
o Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
o Check warning lights for correct
operation, with the ignition key in the position "ON".
o Check all gauges, for normal opera- tion. WARNING: (Diesel only)
To ensure that sufficient vacuum exists within the brake system dur-ing cold weather start-up condi- tions, it is necessary to run the engine at idle after starting the en-gine. NOTE: Fluid levels, such as engine oil, engine coolant, brake fluid, and windshield washer fluid, should be checked daily and/or weekly, orwhenever you refuel. Further details are described in the "CONSUMER INFORMATION" sec-tion. B020A01P-GAT During the running-in period for the first 1,000km(600miles), it is advisable to drive your new vehicle using the following precautions as a guideline toaid long life as well as future economy and performance.
1. Do not race the engine at high
speeds.
2. Avoid rapid starting, acceleration,
braking and prolonged high-speedrunning.
3. Keep to the running-in speed limit
shown below.
Please note that the legal speed limitsdisplayed must be adhered to.
4. Do not exceed loading limits.
5. Refrain from towing a trailer.
km/h (mph)
Running-in speed 0~25(0~16)
20~50(13~31) 30~80(19~50)
40~(25~) 50~(32~)
