2009 Cadillac CTS-V Owner's Manual - Page 109

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: • Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See Towing a Trailer (CTS-V) on page 4-29 for the trailer towing capabilities of the vehicle and more information. Following break-in, engine speed and load can be gradually increased. • Keep your speed at 70 mph (113 km/h) or less for the first 1,500 miles (2 414km). • Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for the first 500 miles (805 km). Do not make full-throttle starts. Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the vehicle. 2-31