New vehicle “break, In” notice – CHEVROLET 1999 Corvette User Manual

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If you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or
missing resistor pellet, you will see no SECURITY
light. You don’t have to wait three minutes before trying
the proper key.

If the resistor pellet is damaged or missing, the starter
won’t work. Use the other ignition key, and see your
dealer or a locksmith who can service the PASS

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Key to

have a new key made.

If the SECURITY light comes on while driving, have
your vehicle serviced as soon as possible.

If you lose or damage a PASS

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Key ignition key, see

your dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS

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Key.

In an emergency, call the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance
Center at 1

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800

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CHEV

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USA

R

(1

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800

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243

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8872).

(In Canada, call 1

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800

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268

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6800.)

New Vehicle “Break

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In”

NOTICE:

Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate
“break

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in.” But it will perform better in the long

run if you follow these guidelines:
D Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or

less for the first 500 miles (805 km).

D Don’t drive at any one speed

--

fast or

slow

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for the first 500 miles (805 km).

Don’t make full

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throttle starts.

D Avoid making hard stops for the first

200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time
your new brake linings aren’t yet broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier replacement.
Follow this breaking

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in guideline every

time you get new brake linings.

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