Pontiac 2004 Grand Prix - Manual (Page 82)

Starting and Operating
Your Vehicle
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:
• Don’t drive at any one speed — fast or
slow — for the first 500 miles (805 km).
Don’t make full-throttle starts.
• 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.
• Don’t tow a trailer during break-in. See “Towing
a Trailer” in the Index for more information.
Ignition Positions
There are four different positions in the ignition switch
which is located on the instrument panel, to the right
of the steering column. Insert the key in the ignition and
turn it to the right for each position.
Insert the key in the
ignition and turn it to the
right for each position.
9 (OFF): This position locks the ignition, steering
wheel and transaxle. It’s a theft-deterrent feature.
It’s also the only position from which the key can be
removed.
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