RAV 4 is not luxury car.6 x2 n' a, ?, v; a8 l; t3 ^
- Q" \" M$ W& Z7 |$ U4 XFor the top line cars, the manufacture is actully keeping the engine running over 5k km in the factory just to make sure everything ( d3 n/ i8 W! k9 V, g: R$ F' C- A5 a
is perfect once the car hit the road.
my experiences with new car is just take it easy.4 D: h: x1 V0 i4 u- X; ~" d ]; A
for the first 1000 km, try to accelerate smoothly. no rabbit start, or sudden high rmp acceleration.5 ]8 `: T0 C9 O G% d3 u
also try to avoid prolong trip with speed higher than 80 kmh. make sure do oil change near 2000 km or sooner.' N9 y- n% w+ q( T1 s7 m' D; j
that will ensure proper break-in period for both engine and transmission.1 @. p9 o6 {9 e8 b9 Z! L' v0 `& B
another thing is make sure you slow down smoothly as well for the brake system to work themself in.* \- w Z6 Q. g: I" y1 ]* g
otherwise, just keep your head up, eyes out and enjoy your new car.