Can a New Car Be Driven on the Highway?

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Newly purchased cars can be driven on the highway, but drivers must pay extra attention to the vehicle. During the break-in period, it is essential to strictly adhere to speed regulations. Generally, the speed of a new car during the break-in period should not exceed 100 km/h, and the engine speed should not exceed 3,000 RPM. There are several points to note when driving a new car on the highway: 1. Maintain a reasonable speed: It is best to drive at a reasonable speed. Here, a reasonable speed does not mean maintaining a constant speed like cruise control, but rather avoiding both low-speed driving and high-RPM sudden acceleration. The speed should preferably be kept under 100 km/h, and the driver should also monitor the engine speed and speedometer, ensuring the engine speed does not exceed 3,000 RPM. 2. Avoid emergency braking: Avoid flooring the accelerator when starting or slamming on the brakes. Emergency braking can shock the braking system and increase the impact load on the chassis and engine. 3. Use gears appropriately: For manual transmission models, use gears wisely. Avoid prolonged driving in low gears, and remember that high-gear low-speed driving or low-gear high-speed driving are not optimal. For automatic transmission models, it is also best not to rely solely on "D" mode. Proper use of modes like "S" or manual mode is beneficial and harmless to the transmission.