Running-in recommendationsRunning-in recommendations - Starting and driving - Mitsubishi Carisma Owner's Manual - Mitsubishi Carisma

During the running-in period for the first 1,000 km, it is advisable to drive your new vehicle using the following precautions as a guideline to aid long life as well as future economy and performance.

(1) Do not race the engine at high speeds.
(2) Avoid rapid starting, accelerating, braking and prolonged high-speed running.
(3) Keep to the running-in speed limit shown below.
Please note that the legal speed limits displayed must be adhered to.
(4) Do not exceed loading limits.
(5) Refrain from towing a trailer.

Vehicles with manual transmission

Vehicles with automatic transmission INVECS-II 4A/T

Vehicles with automatic transmission INVECS-II 4A/T

Vehicles with automatic transmission INVECS-II Sport Mode 4A/T

Vehicles with automatic transmission INVECS-II Sport Mode 4A/T

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