Driving Hints

BREAKING-IN

You need to break in new tires for approximately 300 miles (480 kilometers). During this time, your vehicle may exhibit some unique driving characteristics. Avoid driving too fast during the first 1000 miles (1600 kilometers). Vary your speed frequently and change up through the gears early. Do not labor the engine. Do not tow during the first 1000 miles (1600 kilometers).

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AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control™ (RSC Stability Enhancement System
The AdvanceTrac with RSC system provides the following stability enhancement features for certain driving situations: • Traction control (TCS), which functions to help avoid drive-wheel spin and ...

Normal scheduled maintenance and log
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor® Your vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor® that determines when the engine oil needs to be changed based on how your vehicle is used. By using ...

Anti-theft alarm
The system will warn you of unauthorized entry to your vehicle. The turn signal lamps will flash and sound the horn up to a total of 10 times when: • any door, the hood or the luggage compartmen ...