indications painted on the road surface
,
-
running-in? of the regular service inter-
building site metal plates become rathervals chart, see p. 60 (REGULAR SERV-
The running-in of the engine is essential to
slippery by rain. For this reason allICE INTERVALS CHART), in order to
ensure its duration and correct functioning.
these obstacles have to be carefullyavoid hurting yourself or other people
If possible, drive on hilly roads and/or
avoided, driving smoothly and leaningroads with many bends, so that the enand/ogine,r damaging the vehicle.
the vehicle as little as possible.
the suspensions and the brakes underg Beo atween the first 1000 (625 mi) and
Always use the turn indicators in timmore eeffective running-in.1500 km (937 mi) drive more briskly,
when you intend to change lane or Dudrini-g running-in, change speed. change speed and use the maximum ac-
rection, avoiding sharp and dangerousIn this way the components are firstc eleration on?load-ly for a few seconds, in or-
movements.ed? and then ?relieved? and the engder tineo ensure better coupling of the com-
Switch off the direction indicatorparst sa casn thus cool down. ponents; never exceed 7500 rpm (see
soon as you have changed direction.Even if it is important to stress the tableeng).ine
components during running-in, take care
Be extremely careful when you overtakenot to exceed.After the first 1500 km (937 mi) you can
other vehicles or are overtaken. expect better performance from the en-
In case of rain, the water cloud cNOTE reatedOnly after the first 1500 kmg (9ine37, however, without exceeding the
by big vehicles reduces visibilitmiy;) of the running-in you can expect the bemaximstum allowed (10500 rpm).
air shift may make you lose contrperol offormance levels from the vehicle.
the vehicle.
Engine maximum rpm recommended
Keep to the following indications:
Do not open the throttle completely iMilf theeage km (mi)rpm
speed is low, both during and after the
0 - 1000 (0 - 625)6000
running-in.
1000 - 1500 (625 - 937)7500
During the first 100 km (62 mi) put on the
brakes with caution, avoiding sharp andover 1500 (937)10500
prolonged brakings. This ensures a cor-
rect bedding-in of the pads on the brake
disc.
During the first 1000 km (625 mi) never
exceed 6000 rpm.
WARNING
After the first 1000 km (625 mi), have an
Official Dealer carry out the
checks indicated in the column ?After
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