Chevrolet 2005 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

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 500miles (805 km). Do not
make full-throttle starts.
•Avoidmaking hard stops for the first 200 miles
(322km) or so. During this time your new brake
liningsare not yet broken in. Hard stops with new
liningscan mean premature wear and earlier
replacement.Follow this breaking-in guideline
everytime you get new brake linings.
•Donot tow a trailer during break-in. See Towing a
Traileron page 4-36 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 position locks your steering column in a
vehicle with a manual transmission. It is a theft-deterrent
feature. You will only be able to remove your key
when the ignition is turned to OFF.
Notice: Using a tool to force the key from the
ignition switch could cause damage or break the
key. Use the correct key and turn the key only with
your hand. Make sure the key is all the way in. If
it is, turn the steering wheel left and right while you
turn the key hard. If none of this works, then
your vehicle needs service.
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