Oldsmobile 2000 Alero Owner's Manual page 81

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Passlock
Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock
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theft deterrent system.
Passlock is a passive theft
enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder has not been
tampered with.
During normal operation, the SECURITY light will go
off approximately five seconds after the ignition key is
turned to ON and the engine is started.
If the SECURITY light flashes with the key to ON,
wait 10 minutes until the light goes off. Then turn the
ignition to OFF before attempting to start the engine.
In an emergency, call the Oldsmobile Roadside
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Assistance Center at 1 800
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1 800 442 6537. (In Canada, call 1
2-16
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deterrent system. Passlock
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442 OLDS or
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800 268 6800.)
New Vehicle "Break
NOTICE:
Your vehicle doesn't need an elaborate
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"break in." But it will perform better in the
long run if you follow these guidelines:
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Don't drive at any one speed
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slow for the first 500 miles (805 km).
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Don't make full throttle starts.
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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
time you get new brake linings.
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Don't tow a trailer during break
See "Towing a Trailer" in the Index for
more information.
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fast or
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in guideline every
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in.