RAV 4 is not luxury car. : x7 [/ j4 G5 Q/ r D1 ^0 g* n+ v# d
For the top line cars, the manufacture is actully keeping the engine running over 5k km in the factory just to make sure everything 1 ?/ d& U4 N$ k) S/ N
is perfect once the car hit the road.
my experiences with new car is just take it easy. / y: W+ M* Y8 A: Gfor the first 1000 km, try to accelerate smoothly. no rabbit start, or sudden high rmp acceleration.5 b$ k: n! ?& a8 m; g5 J* H
also try to avoid prolong trip with speed higher than 80 kmh. make sure do oil change near 2000 km or sooner. ( G" `: b# W V1 Zthat will ensure proper break-in period for both engine and transmission.% k6 o9 G8 S* c4 |
another thing is make sure you slow down smoothly as well for the brake system to work themself in.) _- o8 i ^( h3 y6 B! `7 n% {: G
otherwise, just keep your head up, eyes out and enjoy your new car.