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Running-In Recommendations - Mitsubishi Lancer Owner's Manual

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Starting and driving
During the running-in period for the first 1,000 km (620 miles), it is advisable to drive your new vehicle using the following precautions as a guideline to aid long
life as well as future economy and performance.
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Do not race the engine at high speeds.
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Avoid rapid starting, accelerating, braking and prolonged high-speed running.
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Keep to the running-in speed limit shown below.
Please note that the legal speed limits must be adhered to.
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Do not exceed loading limits.
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Refrain from towing a trailer.
Vehicles with M/T
Petrol-powered vehicles without MIVEC engine
Shift point
4
st
1
gear
nd
2
gear
rd
3
gear
th
4
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Running-in recommendations

1600 models
30 km/h (19 mph)
60 km/h (37 mph)
90 km/h (56 mph)
125 km/h (78 mph)
155 km/h (96 mph)
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Speed limit
1800 models
30 km/h (19 mph)
60 km/h (37 mph)
85 km/h (53 mph)
115 km/h (71 mph)
145 km/h (90 mph)
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2000 models
30 km/h (19 mph)
60 km/h (37 mph)
85 km/h (53 mph)
120 km/h (74 mph)
150 km/h (93 mph)

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