RAV 4 is not luxury car. ! Y' B. Z' |- o' g 1 ]6 Y9 K# ~, cFor the top line cars, the manufacture is actully keeping the engine running over 5k km in the factory just to make sure everything ) g! Q8 j$ g3 j: C0 U2 m% @is perfect once the car hit the road.
my experiences with new car is just take it easy. U7 G" d* v% ]" j8 V/ U: ]- Gfor the first 1000 km, try to accelerate smoothly. no rabbit start, or sudden high rmp acceleration.& O/ E4 J% }+ \6 `7 K: M; @
also try to avoid prolong trip with speed higher than 80 kmh. make sure do oil change near 2000 km or sooner. # {" {& i" ]% @7 K' ithat will ensure proper break-in period for both engine and transmission. . r) Y; Z3 H7 T( Z8 a0 F. Q1 }5 kanother thing is make sure you slow down smoothly as well for the brake system to work themself in.. x% n8 w$ D& x3 \" _
otherwise, just keep your head up, eyes out and enjoy your new car.