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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Hill start assist
WARNING: The hill start assist feature does not replace the parking brake.
When you leave the vehicle, always apply the parking brake and shift the transmission
into P (Park).
WARNING: You must r ...
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 ...
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