Starting And Operating Your Vehicle; New Vehicle Break-In - Pontiac Vibe 2003 Owner's Manual

Reactivating the System
Once the system is set, it will automatically reset the
alarm after the alarm stops. The alarm will activate again
under the same conditions as described earlier.
Disarming the System
The alarm can be disarmed by doing one of the
following:
•
Turn the ignition key from LOCK to ON.
•
Unlock any of the side doors with the key or with
the remote keyless entry transmitter.
If the liftgate or liftglass is opened with the key, the
system will still be activated.
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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:
•
Do not drive at any one speed — fast or slow —
for the first 500 miles (805 km). Do not make
full-throttle starts.
•
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.
•
Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See Towing
a Trailer on page 4-39 for more information.