Starting And Operating Your Vehicle; New Vehicle Break-In - Buick 2005 Century Owner's Manual

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.
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The 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
system when this happens.
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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 7-6 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 4-38 for more information.
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