Porsche Cayenne S owners manual page 14

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Break in hints for the first f Do not participate in motor racing events, Engine oil and fuel consumption 2,000 miles (3,000 kilometers)sports driving schools, etc. during the first 2,000 miles (3,000 kilometers).During the break-in period oil and fuel consump- The following tips will be helpful in obtaining opti-There may be a slight stiffness in the steering or tion may be higher than normal. mum performance from your new Porsche.other controls during the break-in period which will As always, the rate of oil consumption depends on Despite the most modern, high-precision manufac-gradually disappear.the quality and viscosity of oil, the speed at which turing methods, it cannot be completely avoided the engine is operated, the climate and road con- that the moving parts have to wear in with each Break in brake padsditions, as well as the amount of dilution and oxi- other. This wearing-in occurs mainly in the first dation of the lubricant. 2,000 miles (3,000 km). New brake pads and discs have to be “broken in“, f Make a habit of checking engine oil with every and therefore only attain optimal friction when the fuel filling, add if necessary. Therefore: car has covered several hundred miles or km.f Please observe the chapter “ENGINE DATA” on The slightly reduced braking ability must be com- f Preferably take longer trips.pensated for by pressing the brake pedal harder. Page 380. f Avoid frequent cold starts with short-distance This also applies whenever the brake pads and brake discs are replaced. driving whenever possible. f Avoid full throttle starts and abrupt stops.New tires f Do not exceed maximum engine speed of New tires do not have maximum traction. They 4,200 rpm (revolutions per minute).tend to be slippery. f Do not run a cold engine at high rpm either in f Break in new tires by driving at moderate Neutral or in gear. speeds during the first 60 to 120 miles (100 f Do not let the engine labor, especially when to 200 km). Longer braking distances must be driving uphill. Shift to the next lower gear in anticipated. time (use the most favorable rpm range). f Never lug the engine in high gear at low speeds. This rule applies at all times, not just during the break-in period. 14 Controls, Safety, Instruments

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