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

Starting and Operating Your
Vehicle
New Vehicle Break-In
Notice: Your vehicle doesn't need an eiaborate
"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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fast or
slow - . - 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 the switch to
four positions.
The ignition switch is
located on the instrument
panel, to the right of
the steering column.
OFF: This is the only position from which you can
remove the key. Removing the key locks your ignition
and automatic
transaxle.
Notice: If your key seems stuck in OFF and you
can't turn
it,
be sure you are using the correct key;
if so, is it all the way in? Turn the key only with
your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the
key or the ignition switch. If none of this works, then
your vehicle needs service.
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