New Vehicle Break-In
Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines:
• Keep the vehicle speed at 88 km/h (55 mph) or less for the first 805 km (500 miles).
• Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for the first 805 km (500 miles). Do not make full-throttle starts. Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle.
• Avoid making hard stops for the first 322 km (200 miles) or so. During this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings.
• Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See Trailer Towing on page 9‑84 for the trailer towing capabilities of the vehicle and more information.
Following break-in, engine speed and load can be gradually increased.
See also:
Manual Liftgate
To unlock the liftgate, press the power door lock switch or press " on the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter twice. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
on page 2‑3. To ...
Starting the Vehicle
1. Press and release on the Remote
Keyless Entry transmitter.
2. Press and hold for about two
seconds. The turn signal lamps will briefly flash to confirm the vehicle has been
started. The pa ...
After Off-Road Driving
Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody or chassis, or under the hood. These accumulations can be a fire hazard.
After operation in mud or sand, have the brake linings cleaned ...