Ford crown-victoria-1997 User Manual
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Breaking Your Vehicle In
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Your new vehicle goes through an adjustment or
break-in period during the first 1,000 miles
(1,600 km) that you drive it. During the break-in
period, you need to pay careful attention to how
you drive your vehicle.
break-in period during the first 1,000 miles
(1,600 km) that you drive it. During the break-in
period, you need to pay careful attention to how
you drive your vehicle.
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Avoid sudden stops.
Because your vehicle
has new brake linings, you should take these
steps:
steps:
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— Watch traffic carefully so that you can
anticipate when to stop.
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— Begin braking well in advance.
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— Apply the brakes gradually.
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The break-in period for new brake linings
lasts for 100 miles (160 km) of city driving or
1,000 miles (1,600 km) of highway driving.
lasts for 100 miles (160 km) of city driving or
1,000 miles (1,600 km) of highway driving.
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Use only the type of engine oil that Ford
recommends.
recommends.
See Engine oil recommendations
in the Index. Do not use special “break-in”
oils.
oils.
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Your vehicle is equipped with an Electronic
Powertrain Control Module that limits engine
and/or vehicle speeds with a cut-out mode to
promote durability.
Powertrain Control Module that limits engine
and/or vehicle speeds with a cut-out mode to
promote durability.
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Update:Tue Jun 11 15:17:45 1996