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ENGINE BREAK-IN
RECOMMENDATIONS — SRT
The following tips will be helpful in obtaining
optimum performance and maximum durability
for your new vehicle.
The following tips will be helpful in obtaining
optimum performance and maximum durability
for your new SR T vehicle.
Despite modern technology and World Class
manufacturing methods, the moving parts of
the vehicle must still wear in with each other .
This wearing in occurs mainly during the first
500 miles (805 km) and continues through the
first oil change interval.
It is recommended for the operator to observe
the following driving behaviors during the new
vehicle break-in period:
0 to 100 miles (0 to 161 km):
•
Do not allow the engine to operate at idle for
an extended period of time.
•
Depress the accelerator pedal slowly and not
more than halfway to avoid rapid acceleration.
•
Avoid aggressive braking.
•
Drive with the engine speed less than
3,500 RPM.
• Maintain vehicle speed below 55 mph
(88 km/h) and observe local speed limits.
100 to 300 miles (161 to 483 km):
• Depress the accelerator pedal slowly and not
more than halfway to avoid rapid acceleration
in lower gears (1st to 3rd gears).
• Avoid aggressive braking.
• Drive with the engine speed less than
5,000 RPM.
• Maintain vehicle speed below 70 mph
(112 km/h) and observe local speed limits.
300 to 500 miles (483 to 805 km):
• Exercise the full engine rpm range, shifting
manually 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.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION —
IF EQUIPPED
1–4 Skip Shift
In Auto Drive Mode, Default, or Street Drive
Modes, there are times when you must shift the
transmission directly from first gear to fourth
gear instead of from first gear to second gear .
This is to help you get the best possible fuel
economy from your vehicle. This occurs when
the engine coolant (antifreeze) is higher than
106°F (41°C), vehicle speed is greater than
19 mph (30 km/h) but less than 21 mph
(34 km/h), and the transmission is in first gear ,
and the accelerator is at ¼ throttle or less.
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