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Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011
9-16 Driving and Operating
Starting and
Operating
New Vehicle Break-In
Follow these recommended
guidelines during the
first 2 414 km (1,500 miles)
of driving this vehicle. Parts
have a break-in period and
performance will be better in
the long run.
For the first 2 414 km (1,500 miles):
.
Avoid full throttle starts and
abrupt stops.
.
Do not exceed
4,000 engine rpm.
.
Avoid driving at any one
constant speed, fast or slow.
.
Avoid downshifting to brake or
slow the vehicle when the
engine speed will exceed
4000 rpm.
.
Do not let the engine labor.
Never lug the engine in high
gear at low speeds. With a
manual transmission, shift to
the next lower gear. This rule
applies at all times, not just
during the break-in period.
.
Do not participate in track
events, sport driving schools,
or similar activities during this
break–in period.
.
Check engine oil with every
refueling and add if necessary.
Oil and fuel consumption may be
higher than normal during the
first 2 414 km (1,500 miles).
.
To break in new tires, drive
at moderate speeds and
avoid hard cornering for the
first 322 km (200 miles). New
tires do not have maximum
traction and may tend to slip.
.
New brake linings also need
a break–in period. Avoid
making hard stops during the
first 322 km (200 miles). This is
recommended every time brake
linings are replaced.