188 DRIVING AND OPERATING{ WarningThings inside the vehicle canstrike and injure people in asudden stop or turn, or in acrash.. Put things in the cargoarea of the vehicle. In thecargo area, put them as farforward as possible. Try tospread the weight evenly.. Never stack heavier things,like suitcases, inside thevehicle so that some ofthem are above the tops ofthe seats.. Do not leave an unsecuredchild restraint in thevehicle.. Secure loose items in thevehicle.. Do not leave a seat foldeddown unless needed.Starting and OperatingNew Vehicle Run-InFollow these recommended guidelinesduring the first 2,400 km (1,500 mi) ofdriving this vehicle. Parts have arunning-in period and performancewill be better in the long run.For the first 2.400 km (1.500 mi):. Avoid full throttle starts andabrupt stops.. Do not exceed 4,000 engine rpm.. Avoid driving at any one constantspeed, fast or slow.. Avoid downshifting to brake orslow the vehicle when the enginespeed will exceed 4000 rpm.. Do not let the engine labour.Never lug the engine in high gearat low speeds.. Do not participate in track events,sport driving schools, or similaractivities during this running-inperiod.. Check engine oil with everyrefuelling and add if necessary. Oiland fuel consumption may behigher than normal during thefirst 2,400 km (1,500 mi).. To run in new tyres, drive atmoderate speeds and avoid hardcornering for the first 300 km(200 mi). New tyres do not havemaximum traction and may tendto slip.. New brake linings also need arunning-in period. Avoid brakinghard during the first 300 km(200 mi). This is recommendedevery time brake linings arereplaced.Composite MaterialsThis vehicle may be equipped withparts containing carbon fibre,sheet-moulding compound, or othercomposite materials. Dealer-installedaccessories may also containcomposite materials. These parts andaccessories may include the splitter orrocker extensions.
