Theft-Deterrent Systems; Passlock; Starting And Operating Your Vehicle; New Vehicle Break-In - Pontiac 2005 Grand Am Owner's Manual

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it
impossible to steal.
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Passlock

Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock
theft-deterrent system.
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Passlock is a passive theft-deterrent system. Passlock
enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with
a valid key. If a correct key is not used or the ignition
lock cylinder is tampered with, the fuel system is
disabled and the vehicle will not start.
During normal operation, the SECURITY light will turn
off approximately five seconds after the ignition key
is turned to ON and the engine is started.
After attempting to start the engine, if the SECURITY
light flashes or stays on, wait ten minutes with the key in
ON until the light goes off. Then turn the ignition to
OFF before attempting to start the engine again.
See Roadside Assistance Program on page 7-5 for
more information.
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:
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Do not drive at any one speed — fast or
slow — for the first 500 miles (805 km). Do not
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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 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.
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Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See Towing a
Trailer on page 4-38 for more information.
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