Audi Q5: Breaking in
New engine
The engine needs to be run-in during the first 1,000 miles (1,500 km).
For the first 600 miles (1,000 kilometers):
- Do not use full throttle.
- Do not drive at engine speeds that are more than 2/3 of the maximum permitted RPM.
From 600 to 1,000 miles (1,000 to 1,500 kilometers):
- Speeds can gradually be increased to the maximum permissible road or engine speed.
During and after break-in period
- Do not rev the engine up to high speeds when it is cold. This applies whether the transmission is in N (Neutral) or in gear.
After the break-in period
- Do not exceed maximum engine speed under any circumstances.
- Upshift into the next higher gear before reaching the red area at the end of the tachometer scale.
During the first few hours of driving, the engine's internal friction is higher than later when all the moving parts have been broken in. How well this break-in process is done depends to a considerable extent on the way the vehicle is driven during the first 1,000 miles (1,500 kilometers).
Note
Extremely high engine speeds are automatically reduced. However, these rpm limits are programmed for an engine well run-in, not a new engine.
For the sake of the environment
Do not drive with unnecessarily high engine speeds - upshifting early saves fuel, reduces noise and protects the environment.
New tires
If your vehicle is running on new tires, drive very carefully for the first 350 miles (500 kilometers) after fitting.
WARNING
New tires tend to be slippery and must also be "broken-in". Be sure to remember this during the first 350 miles (500 kilometers).
Brake gently. Avoid following closely behind other vehicles or other situations that might require sudden, hard braking.
