New Vehicle “Break-In”; Ignition Positions - Chevrolet 1997 Tahoe Owner's Manual

New Vehicle "Break-In"
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NOTICE:
Your modern vehicle doesn't 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).
Don't drive at any one speed
--
fast or
slow
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for the first 500 miles (805 km).
Don't make full-throttle starts.
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.
See "Towing a Trailer" in the Index for
more information.
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Avoid making hard stops for the first
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Don't tow a trailer during break-in.
Ignition Positions
Use your key to start your vehicle. The key lets you turn
the ignition switch to five different positions.
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A -
E
ACCESSORY (A): This position lets you use things
like the radio and the windshield wipers when the
engine is off. Push in the key and turn it towards you.
Your steering wheel will remain locked, just as it was
before you inserted the key.