RAV 4 is not luxury car. - B# F& b1 }% m5 t0 o c F/ x! k+ L# S _" T- q# zFor the top line cars, the manufacture is actully keeping the engine running over 5k km in the factory just to make sure everything 8 U1 w0 \. @( S' i3 x% j
is perfect once the car hit the road.
my experiences with new car is just take it easy.( _9 V5 W: r2 N/ c
for the first 1000 km, try to accelerate smoothly. no rabbit start, or sudden high rmp acceleration. X' q3 B& R( R# v1 O9 C4 d$ Jalso try to avoid prolong trip with speed higher than 80 kmh. make sure do oil change near 2000 km or sooner.: v! B$ n0 K1 `& m
that will ensure proper break-in period for both engine and transmission.3 M$ v6 R0 y8 Q! `1 j" Q2 Q3 H
another thing is make sure you slow down smoothly as well for the brake system to work themself in.0 c z1 x v7 e
otherwise, just keep your head up, eyes out and enjoy your new car.