New vehicle "break-in, New vehicle “break, In” notice – Pontiac 2002 Grand Prix User Manual

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If you are ever driving and the SECURITY light comes
on and stays on, you will be able to restart your engine
if you turn it off. Your PASS

-

Key III system, however,

is not working properly and must be serviced by your
dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by the
PASS

-

Key III system at this time.

If you lose or damage your PASS

-

Key III key, see your

dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS

-

Key III to

have a new key made.

New Vehicle “Break

-

In”

NOTICE:

Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate
“break

-

in.” But it will perform better in the long

run if you follow these guidelines:
D Don’t drive at any one speed

--

fast or

slow

--

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

-

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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