Starting And Operating Your Vehicle; New Vehicle Break-In; Ignition Positions - Chevrolet 2003 Blazer Owner's Manual

Starting and Operating Your
Vehicle
New Vehicle Break-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.
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-in guideline every time you get new
brake linings.
Don't tow a trailer during break-in. See "Towing
a Trailer" in the Index for more information.
Ignition Positions
With the key in the ignition, you can turn it to five
different positions.
C
B
D
A
@
E
Notice: Don't operate accessories in the
ACCESSORY position for long periods of time.
Prolonged operation of accessories in the
ACCESSORY position could drain your battery and
prevent you from starting your vehicle.
A (ACCESSORY): This position lets you use things like
the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine
is off. Push in the key and turn it toward you.
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