Subaru Forester: Driving tips / New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km)
The performance and long life of your
vehicle are dependent on how you handle
and care for your vehicle while it is new.
Follow these instructions during the first
1,000 miles (1,600 km):
- Do not race the engine. And do not
allow engine speed to exceed 4,000 rpm
except in an emergency.
- Do not drive at one constant engine or
vehicle speed, either fast or slow.
- Avoid starting suddenly and rapid acceleration,
except in an emergency.
- Avoid hard braking, except in an emergency.
The same break-in procedures should be
applied to an overhauled engine, newly
mounted engine or when brake pads are
replaced with new ones.
The following suggestions will help to save
your fuel.
Select the proper gear position for the
speed and road conditions.
Avoid sudden acceleration or deceleration...
Other information:
Unlock the vehicle doors using the
keyless access function and remote keyless
entry system.NOTE
If the vehicle’s doors are unlocked
manually using the key, the vehicle’s
alarm system will trigger (if the alarm
system is armed prior to activating the
remote engine start system) and the
engine will turn off...
For safety and security reasons, the
remote engine start system will prevent
starting (or stop the engine if running) and
sound the horn twice if any of the following
conditions is detected. In addition, the fob
will flash and beep 3 times.
The total run-time has exceeded 20
minutes...