Anxious,
Come down to KL and visit us, occassionally 'slightly' exceding the speed limit, and your car will feel much better. I promise.
Everytime I make a trip to Penang, the car feels more 'youthful', lighter, and 'refreshed.' Our cars are meant to be driven, not pottering around in traffic jams... in fact the user manual recommends taking it over 3,000 rpm after a bout of slow driving.
Driving Notes
Engine
Do not allow the engine to warm to its
normal operating temperature by leaving
it idling with the vehicle parked.
However, when starting in extremely
cold weather it is a good idea to allow
the engine to run at fast idle for about
30 seconds before getting underway;
this precaution ensures adequate lubrication.
Avoid high engine speeds while the
engine is still cold; this helps avoid premature
wear and reduced service life.
When driving under high engine loads
(acceleration, steep hills), try to keep
the engine running above 1,500 rpm.
We recommend downshifting into a
more suitable range, especially when
driving up extended inclines.
It is a good idea to follow extended
periods of low-speed operation (dense
urban traffic, stop-and-go driving) by
maintaining an engine speed consistently
above 3,000 rpm for several
miles. This procedure helps prevent
deposits from accumulating in the
engine.
(My favourite paragraph of the manual)
