Chevrolet 1998 Express Van Owner's Manual page 88

New Vehicle 44Break-In"
NOTICE:
Your vehicle doesn't need an elaborate
"break-in." But it will perform better in the long
run if you follow these guidelines:
Keep your speed at 55 mph (88
km/h) or
less for the first 500 miles (805 km).
Don't drive at any one speed
--
fast or
slow
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for the first 500 miles (805 km).
Don't make full-throttle starts.
200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time
your new brake linings aren't 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.
See "Towing a Trailer" in the Index for
more information.
Avoid making hard stops for the first
Don't tow a trailer during break-in.
Ignition Positions
Your key lets you turn the ignition switch to five
different positions.
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C
A E
ACCESSORY (A): ACCESSORY lets you use things
like the radio, power windows and the windshield
wipers when the engine is off. To get into
ACCESSORY, push in the key and turn it toward you.
Your steering wheel will remain locked, just as it was
before you inserted the key.
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