RAV 4 is not luxury car. 6 j5 I. g# l' q$ S t' D/ p( e, r! }% n# B% U1 e1 ?For the top line cars, the manufacture is actully keeping the engine running over 5k km in the factory just to make sure everything 5 P# r5 z# g) o: a
is perfect once the car hit the road.
my experiences with new car is just take it easy.( y/ u" ]( l6 [" C# }
for the first 1000 km, try to accelerate smoothly. no rabbit start, or sudden high rmp acceleration.5 \0 S1 X% `) z3 U! g% M7 B
also try to avoid prolong trip with speed higher than 80 kmh. make sure do oil change near 2000 km or sooner.6 A7 \. Y4 A# N
that will ensure proper break-in period for both engine and transmission. : v. q( s$ T; f* S3 \/ b3 Zanother thing is make sure you slow down smoothly as well for the brake system to work themself in. & m* F; {7 }( A0 R3 Lotherwise, just keep your head up, eyes out and enjoy your new car.