According to JLR ownerinfo site, two (more like one as they are redundant in terms of engine temperature) of the things that it recommends during the “breaking in” (first 2000 miles)

- avoid frequent cold starts
- avoid short trips where the engine hasn’t reached its operations temperature and is shut off

Does it mean that if you have no choice but to take a short trip, once you reach the destination, idle until the temperature gauge reaches the middle and then shut down?

i would also think that there were probably quite a few cold starts during the transit/delivery process.

i am wondering how critical it is to abide to the above with utmost diligence.

 

I am wondering the same - I need to tow a uhaul trailer (maybe 2K-3K pounds) to move kids into college but it would likely have less then 1k miles when I do that. It doesn't mention waiting after break-in to tow a trailer but am curious as well on what other people have done.

 

I'm pretty sure I hit "operating temperature" by the end of my street, especially with the high-reving minute or so immediately after start-up. Towing a trailer with college stuff should be fine as well. No different than loading it with 5 people, ski gear, luggage and a roof box. I would just avoid taking it up to the redline for the first 2000 miles. I also didn't use sport mode as it bumps up the shift points.

 

To quote Supertramp: "Take the long way home"

 

in the "old days" it was a rev limit in the first 1,200 (not sure why that number of miles) and to vari the rpms so not to just drive that first 1,200 at 55mph - had something to do with seating the piston rings - but with new technology and tolerances probably has minimal impact

 

Not really knowing any proper break-in etiquette, starting with only 400 miles on my new D110, I just completed a 700 mile trip doing exactly what you are about to do

I thought I would share my experience... Rented a 5x8 U-Haul for a one way 350 mile trip to take my Freshman daughter to college. I installed a 2" hitch into the Defender's receiver and clamped on an anti-rattle clamp to keep down the noise (really helped alot!). I don't have the advanced towing option, but there are a few of cool things that I noticed for my first trailer experience: 1) Entered the trailer dimensions into the "towing" settings in the Pivi Pro and it had me drive forward a dozen or so yards to "calibrate". Maybe its calibrating the suspension or the cameras? 2). The cameras are really handy and can be accessed at any time to see your trailer and make sure the wheels are clearing curbs, etc. 3) I have the clear-sight mirror option which was invaluable as it could see right over the the top of the trailer and afforded me a clear view of the road behind. 4) once you connect the wiring loom, there's a little green trailer shaped indicator light on the instrument cluster showing turn signals are working on the trailer. 5) My P400 pulled the trailer like a dream! Powerful enough to pass uphill at interstate speeds and brake without any hesitance. Although, he trailer wasn't loaded with probably more than 800 pounds of stuff.

Good luck!

 

Thanks! I will probably go ahead towing. What is a anti-rattle clamp, have towed a boat many many miles and never had issues with rattling.

 

A brace/bracket that attaches to the draw bar and hitch itself to keep the bar from rocking or moving vertically/laterally in the hitch. That prevents it from making any noise.