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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Wipers and Washers
Windshield wipers Note: Fully defrost the windshield in icy conditions before turning on the windshield wipers. Note: Make sure the windshield wipers are switched off before entering a car wash ...

Traction Control™
In certain situations (for example, stuck in snow or mud), turning the traction control off may be beneficial as this allows the wheels to spin with full engine power. Turn off the traction contro ...

Rear-window wiper and washer
Rotate the control to select: 2 — Intermittent operation (shortest pause between wipes). 1 — Intermittent operation (longest pause between wipes). 0 — Off. Rotate and hold the control to e ...