1995 GMC Sonoma Owner's Manual - Page 55

Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot, close windows and lock your vehicle. Remember all to keepyour valuables out of sight. Put them in a storage area, takethem or with you. Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone be watching your vehicle, best will it's to lock itup and take your keys. Butwhat if you have to leave yourignition key? What if you have to leave something valuable your vehicle? in Put your valuablesin a storage area, likeyour glove box. Lock all the doors except the driver's. New Vehicle 'Break-In" NOTICE: . Your modern vehicle doesn't need elaborate "break-in." But an it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first 500 miles (804 km). Don't drive at any one speed-fast or slow - for the first 500 miles (804 km). Don't make full-throttle starts. 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 mean premature wear and can 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. 2-9