Chevrolet camaro 2002 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:
D Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or
D Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or
less for the first 500 miles (805 km).
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
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
-
in.
See “Towing a Trailer” in the Index for
more information.
more information.
Ignition Positions
With the key in the ignition, you can turn it to
five different positions.
five different positions.
A (ACCESSORY): This is the position in which
you can operate your electrical accessories. Push in
the ignition switch as you turn it toward you.
you can operate your electrical accessories. Push in
the ignition switch as you turn it toward you.