Contents: Running in ⬇ Overcoming water obstacles ⬇
Running in
To obtain the maximum service life of the vehicle and its economical operation, the following rules should be followed during the initial period of vehicle operation.
Operate the vehicle on roads of varying quality and avoid prolonged driving with constant engine speed and constant speed (both high and low).
The first 1,500 km of mileage is the grinding of the moving parts of the engine. Up to 1,000 km of mileage, do not fully depress the gas pedal, do not drive with a trailer, at a speed of more than 75% of the maximum permissible and do not increase the revolutions by more than ¾ of the maximum. From 1,000 to 1,500 km of mileage, the speed and revolutions can be gradually increased to maximum values.
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Avoid "sharp" driving, shift gears in a timely manner and avoid excessive loads on the engine. On models with manual transmission, do not drive at too low revs.
New brake pads do not provide full braking efficiency during the first 200 km of mileage. Reduced efficiency during this period can be compensated by pressing the brake pedal harder. During the running-in period, avoid sudden braking and situations that require high load on the brakes. For example, when driving in too dense a stream.
New tires require a break-in period of approximately 500 km. During this period, the vehicle may exhibit unusual dynamic characteristics. - Avoid excessively high speeds.
Overcoming water obstacles
Driving through water obstacles is only allowed in emergency situations. In this case, the water should not be higher than the lower edge of the body in the gap between the doors, and the speed should not exceed the speed of a pedestrian. Such trips should not be the norm. If water gets into the air filter, the engine may be damaged. Always turn off the system before overcoming an obstacle "Start-Stop" (see Section 18).
When driving through a water obstacle, you should be especially careful. Move slowly, without stopping. Beforehand, you should make sure that there are no holes or open wells under the water. A strong current can sweep away the car.
After crossing a water obstacle, at the first safe section of the road, do the following:
- lightly depress the brake pedal and check if full braking is achieved;
- check the horn;
- make sure that the vehicle's lighting equipment is fully operational;
- check the operation of the power steering.
Driving through salt water is not allowed, as salt causes corrosion. After overcoming a salt water obstacle, the body should be washed with fresh water.