Starting and Operating YourVehicleNew Vehicle Break-InNotice: Your vehicle does not need anelaborate break-in. But it will perform better inthe long run if you follow these guidelinesfor the first 500 miles (805 km):• Do not drive at any one constant speed,fast or slow.• Do not exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).• Do not make full-throttle starts; also refrainfrom using the full throttle while driving.Avoid downshifting to brake, or slow,the vehicle.If these procedures are not followed, yourengine, axle, or other parts could be damaged.Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles(322 km) or so. During this time your newbrake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stopswith new linings can mean premature wearand earlier replacement. Follow this break-inguideline every time you get new linings.Do not tow a trailer during break-in. SeeTowing a Trailer on page 331 for the trailertowing capabilities of your vehicle and moreinformation.Following break-in, engine speed and load canbe gradually increased.116
