188 DRIVING AND OPERATINGweight of the driver, passengers,and cargo should never exceed thevehicle's capacity weight.Certification LabelLabel ExampleA vehicle-specific Certificationlabel is attached to the vehicle'scenter pillar (B-pillar). The labelmay show the gross weightcapacity of the vehicle, called theGross Vehicle Weight Rating(GVWR). The GVWR includes theweight of the vehicle, alloccupants, fuel, and cargo.{ 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 Break-InFollow these recommended guidelinesduring the first 2 400 km (1,500 mi) ofdriving this vehicle. Parts have abreak-in period and performance willbe better in the long run.For the first 2 400 km (1,500 mi):. Avoid full throttle starts andabrupt stops.. Do not exceed 4000 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 labor. Neverlug the engine in high gear at lowspeeds.. Do not participate in track events,sport driving schools, or similaractivities during this break-inperiod.
