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 first200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time yournew brake linings are not yet broken in.Hard stops with new linings can meanpremature wear and earlier replacement. Followthis break-in guideline every time you getnew linings.Do not tow a trailer during break-in. SeeTowing a Trailer on page 328 for the trailertowing capabilities of your vehicle and moreinformation.Following break-in, engine speed and load canbe gradually increased.111
