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Key in the Ignition
If you walk away from your vehicle with the keys
inside, it's an easy target for joy riders or professional
thieves -- so don't do it.
New Vehicle ''Break-in"
When you park your Oldsmobile and open the driver's
door' you'll hear a chime reminding you to remove your
key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do
this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will your
ignition and transaxle. And remember to lock the doors.
Parking at Night
Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight.
Put them in a storage area, or take them with you.
Parking Lots
If you park in a lot where someone will be watching
your vehicle, it's best to lock it up and take your keys.
But what if you have to leave your ignition key? What if
you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle?
Put your valuables in a storage area, like your glove
box or locking storage bin.
Lock the storage bin.
Lock all the doors except the driver's.
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Then take the door key with you.
NOTICE:
Your modern Oldsmobile 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 (804 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.
Don't tow a trailer during "break-in." 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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