Items of Special Importance General
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Items of Special
Importance
To prevent damage to the vehicle,
the following instructions must be
strictly observed.
Break-in
The following “break-in” recommenda-
tions should be applied during the first
1,000 miles (1,600 km) of a new vehi-
cle:
•Do not operate at full engine power
in any gear.
•Do not allow the engine to labor in
any gear.
•Do not allow the engine to run at
idling speeds for excessive periods.
During the “break-in” period do not
subject the new vehicle to excessive
loads; this also applies when an over-
hauled engine, transmission, or differ-
ential has been installed.
After a cold start continue to drive in a
low gear and at a moderate engine
speed until the engine coolant tempera-
ture has reached 140°F (60°C).
Check the instrument panel regularly
when driving and take immediate steps
to rectify possible problems at the first
sign of trouble.
Do not let the engine idle for longer
than necessary. This is harmful for the
engine and also causes unnecessary
pollution of the environment.
CAUTION: In the event of the
engine stalling while the
vehicle is in motion, power
assistance to the steering will be lost
and, consequently, greater effort will
be required to steer the vehicle.
The engine turbocharger is a preci-
sion instrument. For this reason the fol-
lowing operating procedures should be
observed:
• When starting the engine, do not
allow it to exceed its idling speed
for 10 seconds; this procedure will
ensure that adequate oil pressure
is available at the turbocharger
bearings thus preventing initial oil
starvation.
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