Chevrolet 2000 Malibu Owner's Manual page 76

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Passlock
Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock
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theft deterrent system.
Passlock is a passive theft
enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder has not been
tampered with.
During normal operation, the THEFT SYSTEM light
will go off approximately five seconds after the key is
turned to the ON and the engine started.
If the THEFT SYSTEM light flashes with the key to
ON, wait 10 minutes until the light goes off. Then turn
the ignition key to OFF before attempting to start
the engine.
In an emergency, call the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance
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Center at 1 800 CHEV USA
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(In Canada, call 1 800 268
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deterrent system. Passlock
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(1 800 243 8872).
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6800.)
New Vehicle "Break
NOTICE:
Your vehicle doesn't need an elaborate
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"break in." But it will perform better in the
long run if you follow these guidelines:
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Don't drive at any one speed
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slow for the first 500 miles (805 km).
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Don't 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 aren't yet broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier replacement.
Follow this breaking
time you get new brake linings.
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Don't tow a trailer during break
See "Towing a Trailer" in the Index for
more information.
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