Starting And Operating Your Vehicle; New Vehicle Break-In - Saturn 2007 Ion Owner's Manual

If the engine stalls and the security light flashes,
wait until the light stops flashing before trying
to restart the engine. Remember to release
the key from START as soon as the engine
starts.
If the engine is running and the security light
comes on, you will be able to restart the engine
if you turn the engine off. However, your Passlock
system is not working properly and must be
serviced by your retailer. Your vehicle is not
protected by Passlock
also want to check the fuses, see Fuses
and Circuit Breakers on page 375. See your
retailer for service.
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During normal
operation, the security
light will go off
approximately
three seconds after the
key is turned to the
RUN ignition position.
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at this time. You may
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:
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Do not drive at any one constant speed,
fast or slow, for the first 500 miles
(805 km). Do not make full-throttle starts.
Do not exceed 5,000 engine rpm. Avoid
downshifting to brake, or slow, the vehicle.
•
Avoid making hard stops for the first
200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time
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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 the first
1,000 miles (1 600 km). See Towing a Trailer
on page 259 for the trailer towing capabilities
of your vehicle and more information.
Following break-in, engine speed and load can
be gradually increased.