Starting And Operating Your Vehicle; New Vehicle Break-In - Buick 2004 Century Owner's Manual

The ignition key must be clean and dry before it is
inserted in the ignition or the engine may not start. If the
engine does not start and the SECURITY warning
light on the instrument panel is flashing, the key may be
dirty or wet. Turn the ignition off.
Clean and dry the key. Wait about three minutes and try
again. If the vehicle still does not start, the ignition
key may be faulty. Wait about three more minutes and
try a spare ignition key. At this time, you may also
want to check the fuse. See Fuses and Circuit Breakers
on page 5-97 for information on fuse location. If the
starter will not work with the spare key, the vehicle
needs service. See your dealer or a locksmith who can
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service the PASS-Key
If a key is accidentally used that has a damaged or
missing resistor pellet, the starter will not work.
The SECURITY warning light on the instrument panel
will then come on. But you do not have to wait three
minutes before trying another ignition key.
See your dealer or a locksmith who can service the
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PASS-Key II to have a new key made.
If the SECURITY warning light comes on the instrument
panel while the vehicle is being driven, the engine
will still be able to be started after it is turned off. The
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PASS-Key II system, however, is not working properly
and must be serviced by your dealer. The vehicle is
not protected by the PASS-Key
this happens.
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II system when
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If a PASS-Key II ignition key is lost or damaged,
see your dealer or a locksmith who can service
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PASS-Key II to have a new key made. Also, see
Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-5 for more
information.
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 speed — fast or
slow — for the first 500 miles (805 km). Do not
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 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.
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Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See Towing
a Trailer on page 4-39 for more information.