1997 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 131
1997 Nissan Pathfinder Manual
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BREAK-IN SCHEDULE Doing so could cause a loss of vehicle control and result in an accident. During the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km), follow these recommendations for the future reliability and economy of your new vehicle. Failure to follow these recommendations may result in vehicle damage or shortened engine life. ¼ Do not run the engine over 4,000 rpm. On the manual transmission model, do not shift into neutral position without depressing the clutch pedal when the cruise control is on. This could cause engine damage. If you shift into neutral without depressing the pedal, depress the clutch pedal and turn the main switch off immediately. Do not drive over the following speed limits: 2-wheel drive models: 4-wheel drive models (2H position): 55 MPH (90 km/h) 4-wheel drive models (4H position): 50 MPH (80 km/h) 4-wheel drive models (4L position): 30 MPH (50 km/h) ¼ Do not accelerate hard in top gear. ¼ Avoid quick starts and full acceleration. ¼ Avoid hard stops as much as possible. ¼ For the first 300 miles (500 km), it is recommended that you drive in the 2-wheel drive (2H) position. ¼ Do not tow a trailer for the first 500 miles (800 km). 4-16