Does the Owner's Manual Specify a "Break In" procedure for a New Volt?

[honoreitiscom]

Many of us will be driving our brand new Volt hundreds of miles right off the dealership lot. Does the owner's manual specify a break in procedure, such as keeping speed under some limit for the first 200 miles, etc.?

[Xzlon]

Many of us will be driving our brand new Volt hundreds of miles right off the dealership lot. Does the owner's manual specify a break in procedure, such as keeping speed under some limit for the first 200 miles, etc.?

In the Starting and Operating section of the manual it states "NEW VEHICLE BREAK-IN Notice: The vehicle does not require a break-in period. Vehicle break-in is performed during manufacturing."

What that says to me is that no part of the vehicle is stressed enough during normal driving to affect the longevity.

[ChrisC]

Yeah, we'd heard that here about a month ago but it's nice to see it in print.

After I pick up my car in DC, I'm planning on spending 1-2 days in the days in the DC area (work and play) before I haul off to do the 600 mile drive back to Atlanta. So at least I'll be near my dealer if there's some sort of infant mortality situation.

[scottf200]

Great topic as I was about to start a thread on it since I now have the manual (PDF) and wondered the question since I'll be picking it up in NY and driving back two days with it. I think the wife and I will visit NY for a couple days before we come back so that will bring a piece of mind with the infant morality point. Thanks guys.

[silvercorvette]

Although it isn't required I would like to make a suggestion, I bought both my 96 and my 98 Corvette with museum delivery which involves picking up the car at the museum next to the factory and driving it home.

It was a great experience and I wanted to savor every moment by taking side roads home driving at slow speeds through towns.

I suggest that if you have the time take the back roads home and enjoy the scenery.

Whoops I am about to bring an old thread back to life. I had considered not posting but decided the topic may be of interest to someone so I am hitting reply