RAV 4 is not luxury car. # n) H0 e, t; \9 K. v " l* _% E4 e$ N" U' G9 f/ AFor the top line cars, the manufacture is actully keeping the engine running over 5k km in the factory just to make sure everything ; g: ~, Q1 ~# `7 ^/ s1 Iis perfect once the car hit the road.
my experiences with new car is just take it easy. k& E( f3 V2 T7 I
for the first 1000 km, try to accelerate smoothly. no rabbit start, or sudden high rmp acceleration. 0 x0 K W0 A2 k! h1 I1 b4 N* kalso try to avoid prolong trip with speed higher than 80 kmh. make sure do oil change near 2000 km or sooner.( z' B( J) L. I+ B- S) U( W# w
that will ensure proper break-in period for both engine and transmission. A- k' |5 |8 ]# ?; b
another thing is make sure you slow down smoothly as well for the brake system to work themself in.( g. k- L1 \; @
otherwise, just keep your head up, eyes out and enjoy your new car.