Break-in rules up to 1000 km
- It is prohibited to drive a car at maximum speed;
- It is prohibited to drive a car at a speed exceeding 130 km/h;
- It is recommended to avoid driving the vehicle at the maximum speed set for the various gears.
Break-in rules from 1000 km to 1500 km
You can gradually increase the speed to the maximum or drive at the maximum permitted engine speed after the first 3000 km.
Cautions after completion of the break-in period
To shift to the next gear, as soon as the tachometer needle reaches the red field, the next gear must be engaged manually.
It is recommended to avoid maximum engine speeds unless necessary. Shifting into the next gear as early as possible helps save fuel, reduce operating noise and reduce environmental pollution.
When driving a car, too low engine speed is also undesirable. It is necessary to switch to another gear depending on the speed of revolutions.
If the vehicle has had time to cool down, do not allow the engine to run at maximum speed, regardless of whether the vehicle is idling or in gear.
At the beginning of using a car, new tires have poor grip on the ground. Therefore, even new tires also require running-in. During the first 100 km, the vehicle speed should be low and driving should be very careful.
The brake disc also requires running-in, since the brakes do not have an ideal friction effect until 200 km. If the braking system does not work well during this period, it is allowed to press the brake pedal with greater force. This practice should be followed every time the brake disc or brake pads need to be replaced.
Once the new car has traveled a total distance of 800 km, the wheel nuts must be re-tightened. A vehicle on which wheels have been changed or whose wheel nuts have been loosened is also recommended to have the nuts re-tightened to the appropriate torque after the vehicle has traveled 800 km.
General rules for running-in
- 1. Before each trip, check and, if necessary, adjust the air pressure in the tires to the norm.
- 2. Do not allow the engine to operate at high crankshaft speed (more than 3500 min1).
- 3. Shift to a lower gear in a timely manner according to road conditions to avoid unwanted engine overload.
- 4. For better running-in of the brake pads, try to avoid sharp braking during the first 300 km.
- 5. Avoid driving in deep snow, sand, and mud whenever possible.
- 6. Do not tow a trailer and, if possible, try to avoid towing other vehicles.
- 7. Use a "soft" driving style, avoiding sudden acceleration, braking, and maneuvering.
- 8. Do not exceed the running-in period (even on the descents) speed 130 km/h.
- 9. Monitor the condition of all fasteners of the car and tighten them if necessary. Pay special attention to the fastening of the wheels, steering components, front and rear suspensions, and exhaust pipes.
- 10. Check the tension of the accessory drive belt. During the initial period of operation, the belt stretches most intensively.