Buick 2002 Rendezvous, Owner'S Manual

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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 If you have all
-
wheel drive, 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
--
for the first 500 miles (805 km).
Don’t make full
-
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
-
in.
See “Towing a Trailer” in the Index for
more information.
Ignition Positions
With the key in the ignition, you can turn the key to
four different positions.
A (OFF): This is the only position in which you can
remove the key. This position locks the steering wheel,
ignition and transaxle.