BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires for approximately 300 miles (480 kilometers). During this time, your vehicle may exhibit some unique driving characteristics. Avoid driving too fast during the first 1000 miles (1600 kilometers). Vary your speed frequently and change up through the gears early. Do not labor the engine. Do not tow during the first 1000 miles (1600 kilometers).
Towing the vehicle on four wheels
Emergency Towing
If your vehicle becomes inoperable (without access to wheel dollies,
car-hauling trailer, or flatbed transport vehicle), it can be flat-towed
(all wheels on the ground, regardless ...
Economical driving
Fuel economy is affected by several things, such as how you drive, the
conditions you drive under and how you maintain your vehicle.
There are some things to keep in mind that may improve your fue ...
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Child seat positioning
WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child seat.
Never place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active airbag.
If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the
vehicle seat upon which the child seat is installed all the way back.
When possible, all c ...
Parking Brake and Actuation
SPECIFICATIONS
Torque Specifications
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Parking Brake
The parking brake system consists of the following components:
Parking brake control and front cable assembly
Rear parking brake cables
The parking brake system is a mechanical system that activates a
self-adjusting b ...
Engine Ignition - 3.5L GTDI
SPECIFICATIONS
Material
General Specifications
Torque Specifications
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to the procedure in this section.
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Engine Ignition
3.5L GTDI
System Operation
Refer to the PC/ED manual
section 1 Description and Operation.
Component Description
Refe ...
