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Chevrolet Impala Limited Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S.-8215826) -
2015 - crc - 7/11/14
Driving and Operating
9-13
Starting and
Operating
New Vehicle Break-In
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Caution
The vehicle does not need an
elaborate break-in. But it will
perform better in the long run if
you follow these guidelines:
.
Do not drive at any one
constant speed, fast or slow,
for the first 805 km
(500 miles). Do not make
full-throttle starts. Avoid
downshifting to brake or slow
the vehicle.
.
Avoid making hard stops for
the first 322 km (200 miles) or
so. During this time the new
brake linings are not yet
broken in. Hard stops with
new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier
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Caution (Continued)
replacement. Follow this
breaking-in guideline every
time you get new brake
linings.
.
Do not tow a trailer during
break-in. See
Trailer Towing
on page 9-39
for the trailer
towing capabilities of your
vehicle and more information.
Following break-in, engine speed
and load can be gradually
increased.
Ignition Positions
The ignition switch has four different
positions.
To shift out of P (Park), the ignition
must be in ON/RUN and the brake
pedal must be applied.
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Caution
Using a tool to force the key to
turn in the ignition could cause
damage to the switch or break the
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