Driving Hints
BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires for approximately 300 mi (480 km).
During this time, your vehicle may exhibit some unique driving characteristics. Avoid driving too fast during the first 1000 mi (1600 km).
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 km).
See also:
Tire care
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic passenger car tires. The Tire Quality
Grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between t ...
Ignition switch
Note: When you switch the ignition off and leave your vehicle, do not
leave your key in the ignition. This could cause your vehicle battery to lose charge.
Note: In order to switch off the engine w ...
Changing a road wheel
WARNING: The use of tire sealants may damage your tire pressure monitoring
system and should not be used. However, if you must use a sealant, the tire pressure
monitoring system sensor and valve s ...