2-16New Vehicle “Break - In”NOTICE:Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate“break- in.” But it will perform better in thelong run if you follow these guidelines: Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) orless for the first 500 miles (805 km). Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast orslow -- for the first 500 miles (805 km).Don’t make full - throttle starts. Avoid making hard stops for the first200 miles (322 km) or so. During this timeyour new brake linings aren’t yet brokenin. Hard stops with new linings can meanpremature wear and earlier replacement.Follow this breaking- in guideline everytime you get new brake linings. Don’t tow a trailer during break- in.See “Towing a Trailer” in the Index formore information.Ignition PositionsYou can use your key to turn the ignition switch tofive different positions.(A) ACCESSORY: This position lets you use thingslike the radio, power windows and the windshield wiperswhen the engine is off. Push in the key and turn ittoward you.(B) LOCK: This position locks your ignition andtransmission. It’s a theft- deterrent feature. You will onlybe able to remove your key when the ignition is turnedto LOCK.
