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300 to 500 miles (483 to 805 km):
• Exercise the full engine rpm range, shifting
manually (paddles or gear shift) at higher
rpms when possible.
• Do not perform sustained operation with the
accelerator pedal at wide open throttle.
• Maintain vehicle speed below 85 mph
(136 km/h) and observe local speed limits.
For the first 1500 miles (2414 km):
• Do not participate in track events, sport driv-
ing schools, or similar activities during the
first 1500 miles (2414 km).
NOTE:
Check engine oil with every refueling and add if
necessary. Oil and fuel consumption may be
higher through the first oil change interval. Run-
ning the engine with an oil level below the add
mark can cause severe engine damage.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
WARNING!
• Never use the PARK position as a substi-
tute for the parking brake. Always apply
the parking brake fully when exiting the
vehicle to guard against vehicle movement
and possible injury or damage.
• Y our vehicle could move and injure you
and others if it is not in P ARK. Check by
trying to move the transmission gear selec-
tor out of P ARK with the brake pedal re-
leased. Make sure the transmission is in
PARK before exiting the vehicle.
• The transmission may not engage P ARK if
the vehicle is moving. Always bring the
vehicle to a complete stop before shifting
to P ARK, and verify that the transmission
gear position indicator solidly indicates
PARK (P) without blinking. Ensure that the
vehicle is completely stopped, and the
PARK position is properly indicated, be-
fore exiting the vehicle.
• It is dangerous to shift out of PARK or
NEUTRAL if the engine speed is higher
WARNING!
than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly
pressing the brake pedal, the vehicle could
accelerate quickly forward or in reverse.
You could lose control of the vehicle and
hit someone or something. Only shift into
gear when the engine is idling normally
and your foot is firmly pressing the brake
pedal.
• Unintended movement of a vehicle could
injure those in or near the vehicle. As with
all vehicles, you should never exit a vehicle
while the engine is running. Before exiting
a vehicle, always come to a complete stop,
then apply the parking brake, shift the
transmission into P ARK, and turn the igni-
tion OFF. When the ignition is in the OFF
mode, the transmission is locked in P ARK,
securing the vehicle against unwanted
movement.
• When exiting the vehicle, always make
sure the ignition is in the OFF mode, re-
move the key fob from the vehicle, and
lock the vehicle.
• Never leave children alone in a vehicle, or
with access to an unlocked vehicle. Allow-
STARTING AND OPERATING
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