Break-in Period
Help assure your vehicle’s future reliability and performance by paying extra attention to how you drive during the first 600 miles (1,000 km).
During this period:
Avoid full-throttle starts and rapid acceleration.
Do not change the oil until the scheduled maintenance time.
Avoid hard braking for the first 200 miles (300 km).
Do not tow a trailer.
You should also follow these recommendations with an overhauled or exchanged engine, or when the brakes are replaced.
See also:
Emergency Towing
If your vehicle needs to be towed, call a professional towing service or organization.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain. It is very dangerous.
On 4WD models
The only way you can sa ...
Battery
WARNING
The battery gives off explosive hydrogen
gas during normal operation.
A spark or flame can cause the battery to
explode with enough force to kill or
seriously hurt you.
When conducti ...
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
ABS
Helps prevent the wheels from locking up, and helps you retain steering control
by pumping the brakes rapidly, much faster than you. The electronic brake distribution
(EBD) system, which is par ...