Starting And Operating Your Vehicle; New Vehicle Break-In; Ignition Positions - Pontiac 2006 G6 Owner's Manual

Starting and Operating Your
Vehicle

New Vehicle Break-In

Notice: The 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 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 the 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 4-30 for the trailer towing
capabilities of your vehicle and more
information.
Following break-in, engine speed and load can be
gradually increased.

Ignition Positions

Notice: Using a tool to force the key to turn in the
ignition could cause damage to the switch or break
the key. Use the correct key, make sure it is all the
way in, and turn it only with your hand. If the key
cannot be turned by hand, see your dealer/retailer.
9
(LOCK/OFF): This is the only position from which
you can remove the key. The shift lever must be in
P (Park) with the ignition in LOCK/OFF to remove
the key.
The ignition switch has
four different positions.
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