Starting And Operating Your Vehicle; New Vehicle Break-In - Buick 2006 Rendezvous Owner's Manual

To program the new PK3
1. Verify the new key has PK3 stamped on it.
2. Insert the original key in the ignition and start
the engine. If the engine will not start, see your
GM dealer for service.
3. After the engine has started, turn the key to OFF,
and remove the key.
4. Insert the key to be programmed and turn it to ON
within 10 seconds of removing the previous key.
5. The SECURITY message will turn off once the key
has been programmed. It may not be apparent that
the SECURITY message went on due to how
quickly the key is programmed.
6. Repeat Steps 1 through 4 if additional keys are to
be programmed.
If you are ever driving and the SECURITY message
comes on and stays on, you will be able to restart your
engine if you turn it off. Your PASS-Key
however, is not working properly and must be serviced
by your GM dealer. Your vehicle is not protected by
®
the PASS-Key III system at this time.
If you lose or damage a PASS-Key
GM dealer who can service PASS-Key
a new key made.
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key do the following:
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III system,
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III key, see your
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III to have
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:
•
If you have all-wheel drive, keep your speed
at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first
500 miles (805 km).
•
Do not drive at any one constant speed,
fast or slow, for the first 500 miles (805 km).
Do not make full-throttle starts. Avoid
downshifting to brake, or slow, the vehicle.
•
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.
•
Do not tow a trailer during break-in.
See Towing a Trailer on page 4-38 for the
trailer towing capabilities of your vehicle
and more information.
Following break-in, engine speed and load can
be gradually increased.
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