New Vehicle  Break-In  ; Ignition Positions; New Vehicle “Break- Page 87

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New Vehicle “Break

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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:

D

Don’t drive at any one speed 

--

 fast or 

slow 

--

 for the first 500 miles (805 km).

Don’t make full

-

throttle starts.

D

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.

D

Don’t tow a trailer during break

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in. 

See “Towing a Trailer” in the Index for
more information.

Ignition Positions

With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn it to
five different positions.

ACCESSORY (A): This position lets you use your
electrical power accessories such as power windows,
power sunroof (option), radio and the windshield
wipers. To use, push in the ignition key and turn it
toward you. Your steering wheel will remain locked, 
just as it was before you inserted the key.