Starting and operating your vehicle, New vehicle break-in – Buick 2007 Rainier User Manual

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If the engine is running and the security light comes
on, you will be able to restart the engine if you turn
the engine off. However, your Passlock

®

system is

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

®

at this time. You may also want to check

the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers on
page 465
. See your dealer for service.

In an emergency, call the GM Roadside
Assistance Center. See Roadside Assistance
Program
on page 504.

Starting and Operating Your
Vehicle

New Vehicle Break-In

Notice: Your vehicle does not need an
elaborate break-in. But it will perform better in
the long run if you follow these guidelines:

Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h)
or less for the first 500 miles (805 km).

Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast
or slow, for the first 500 miles (805 km).
Do not make full-throttle starts. Avoid
downshifting to brake, or slow, the vehicle.

Avoid making hard stops for the first
200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time
your new brake linings are not 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.

Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See
Towing a Trailer
on page 339 for the trailer
towing capabilities of your vehicle and more
information.

Following break-in, engine speed and load can
be gradually increased.

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