What are the precautions for driving a new car?
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Avoid emergency braking: Emergency braking not only impacts the braking system during the break-in period but also increases the load on the chassis and engine. It is best to avoid emergency braking within the first 300 kilometers of driving. Avoid overloading: If a new car is operated at full load during the break-in period, it can cause damage to the components. Therefore, within the first 1,000 kilometers of driving, the load should generally not exceed 75-80% of the rated capacity. Avoid starting without warming up: A new car must be warmed up before starting. The so-called warm-up is actually giving the engine sufficient lubrication time, especially for turbocharged models, which must be warmed up before starting, and the lubrication time should be at least one minute. Although many vehicles no longer mention the term 'break-in period,' claiming that new cars undergo cold break-in and thus do not need it, the absence of the term does not mean that break-in is unnecessary. As a mechanical product, a car's various components and connection systems still require break-in. Although most brand vehicles now undergo extensive test drives, these are only small-scale tests and do not represent all new cars. During the break-in period, it is generally not recommended to drive too fast; try to keep the speed between 80-100 km/h.
