Reactivating the alarm, Cancelling the system, New vehicle "break-in – Pontiac 2003 Vibe User Manual

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Reactivating the Alarm

Once the system is set, it will automatically reset the
alarm after the alarm stops. The alarm will activate
again under the same conditions as described earlier.

Cancelling the System

The alarm can be deactivated by doing one of the
following:
D Turn the ignition key from LOCK to ON.
D Unlock any of the side doors with the key or with the

remote keyless entry transmitter.

If the back door is opened with the key, the system
will still be activated.

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 Don’t drive at any one speed

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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.

D Don’t tow a trailer during break

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in. See

“Towing a Trailer” in the Index for more
information.

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