Starting And Operating Your Vehicle; New Vehicle Break-In; Ignition Positions - Chevrolet 2005 Equinox Owner's Manual

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:
•
Do not drive at any one speed — fast or
slow — for the first 500 miles (805 km). Do not
make full-throttle starts.
•
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 4-39 for more information.
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Ignition Positions

Notice: Using a tool to force the key from the
ignition switch could cause damage or break the
key. Use the correct key and turn the key only with
your hand. Make sure the key is all the way in. If
it is, turn the steering wheel left and right while you
turn the key hard. If none of this works, then
your vehicle needs service.
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LOCK : This position locks your steering column. It is
a theft-deterrent feature. You will only be able to
remove your key when the ignition is turned to LOCK.
The ignition switch cannot be turned to LOCK unless the
shift lever is in PARK (P).
With the key in the ignition
switch, you can turn it to
four different positions.
A warning tone will sound
if you open the driver's
door when the key has
not been removed from
the ignition.