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).
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Windshield washers
Note: Do not operate the wipers on a dry windshield. This may scratch
the glass, damage the wiper blades or cause the wiper motor to burn out.
Always use the windshield washer before wiping a dry w ...
Special operating conditions
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any of the following conditions, you
need to perform additional maintenance as indicated. If you occasionally operate
your vehicle under any of these condi ...
Running out of fuel
Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse effect on
powertrain components.
If you have run out of fuel:
• You may need to cycle the ignition from off to on several tim ...