Cadillac cts User Manual
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New Vehicle “Break
-
In”
NOTICE:
Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate
“break
“break
-
in.” But it will perform better in the
long run if you follow these guidelines for the
first 500 miles (805 km):
D Don’t drive at any one speed
first 500 miles (805 km):
D Don’t drive at any one speed
--
fast or slow.
D Do not exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).
D Don’t make full
-
throttle starts, also refrain
from using the full throttle while driving.
If these procedures are not followed your engine,
axle or other parts could be damaged.
D Avoid making hard stops for the first
axle or other parts could be damaged.
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
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.
Don’t tow a trailer during break
-
in. See “Towing
a Trailer” in the Index for more information.
Ignition Positions
With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn the key
to four different positions.
to four different positions.