Kia Telluride: Introduction / Breaking in your vehicle
Following these simple recommendations during the first 600 miles (1,000 km) of driving can help maximize the long-term performance, fuel efficiency, durability, and overall service life of your Kia Telluride:
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Do not race the engine or subject it to unnecessarily high engine speeds.
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Avoid sudden or aggressive acceleration whenever possible.
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Do not operate the engine at one constant speed, whether high or low, for extended periods. Varying engine speed during the break-in period helps internal engine components wear in properly.
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Avoid hard braking except in emergency situations, allowing the brake components to seat evenly for optimal braking performance.
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Do not tow a trailer during the first 1,200 miles (2,000 km) of vehicle operation.
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Depending on how the break-in period is completed, fuel economy and engine performance may vary initially and typically stabilize after approximately 4,000 miles (6,000 km). It is also normal for the engine to consume slightly more oil during the early break-in period.
Vehicle modifications
Your Kia Telluride has been carefully engineered and tested to meet strict standards for performance, safety, reliability, and emissions compliance. For this reason, the vehicle should not be modified...
Risk of burns when parking or stopping your vehicle
Do not park or stop your Kia Telluride near combustible materials such as dry leaves, paper, oil, grass, or tires. High temperatures generated by the exhaust system can ignite nearby flammable materials and create a fire hazard...
Other information:
Kia Telluride (LQ2, 2027-2026) Owner's Manual: Tire replacement
When a tire wears down evenly across its contact patch, a built-in tread wear indicator becomes visible as a continuous solid rubber band running perpendicular across the tread grooves. Tread wear indicator The appearance of this solid bar indicates that the remaining tread depth has reached a critical threshold of less than 1/16 inches (1.
Kia Telluride (LQ2, 2027-2026) Owner's Manual: Economical operation
The fuel economy of your Kia Telluride depends largely on how, where, and when you drive. Driving habits, road conditions, traffic, vehicle load, and maintenance condition all affect fuel consumption. To operate your vehicle as efficiently as possible and help reduce fuel and repair costs, follow these driving recommendations: Drive smoothly and accelerate at a moderate rate.