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New vehicle "break-in, Ignition positions, New vehicle “break – Oldsmobile 2002 Aurora User Manual

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New Vehicle “Break

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In”

NOTICE:

Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate
“break

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in.” But it will perform better in

the long run if you follow these guidelines:
D Don’t drive at any one speed

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fast or

slow

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for the first 500 miles (805 km).

Don’t make full

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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

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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 ignition key in the ignition switch, you can turn
the switch to four different positions.

OFF: This is the only
position in which you can
remove the key. This
position locks your ignition
and transaxle. It’s a
theft

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deterrent feature.

NOTICE:

If your key seems stuck in OFF and you can’t
turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if
so, is it all the way in? Turn the key only with
your hand. Using a tool to force it could break
the key or the ignition switch. If none of this
works, then your vehicle needs service.