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Chevrolet Camaro Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
12461811) - 2019 - crc - 6/19/18
188 Driving and Operating
Starting and
Operating
New Vehicle Break-In
Caution
Follow these recommended
guidelines during the first
2 414 km (1,500 mi) of driving this
vehicle. Parts have a break-in
period and performance will be
better in the long run.
.
Avoid full throttle starts and
abrupt stops.
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Do not exceed 4000
engine rpm.
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Avoid driving at any one
constant speed, fast or slow.
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Do not drive above
129 km/h (80 mph).
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Avoid downshifting to brake
or slow the vehicle when the
engine speed will exceed
4000 rpm.
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Caution (Continued)
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Do not let the engine labor.
Never lug the engine in high
gear at low speeds. With a
manual transmission, shift
to the next lower gear. This
rule applies at all times, not
just during the break-in
period.
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Do not participate in racing
events, sport driving
schools, or similar activities
during this break-in period.
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Check engine oil with every
refueling and add if
necessary. Oil and fuel
consumption may be higher
than normal during the first
2 414 km (1,500 mi).
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To break in new tires, drive
at moderate speeds and
avoid hard cornering for the
first 322 km (200 mi). New
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Caution (Continued)
tires do not have maximum
traction and may tend
to slip.
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New brake linings also need
a break-in period. Avoid
making hard stops during
the first 322 km (200 mi).
This is recommended every
time brake linings are
replaced.
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Should the vehicle be used
for racing or competitive
driving (after break-in), the
rear axle lubricant must be
replaced beforehand.
See Track Events and Competitive
Driving 0 171.
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