1996 GMC Safari Owner's Manual - Page 73

Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your vehicle. Renlember to keep your valuables out of sight. Put them in a storage area. or take them with you. New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Your modern vehicle doesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: 0 Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 k m h ) o r 500 less for the first miles (804 km). 0 Don't drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles (804 km). Don't make full-throttle starts. 0 Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) orso. During this time your new brake linings aren't yet broken in. Hard stopswith new linings can mean premature wear and earlierreplacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. 0 Don't tow a trailer during break-in.See "Towing a Trailer" in the Index for more information. Park La I f you park in a lot where sorneone will be watching your vehicle, it's best to lock it up and take your keys. But what if you have to leave your ignition key'! What if you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle? Put your valuables in a storage area, like your glove box. 0 -- -- Remember to lock the storage compartll7ent/glove box and take that key with you. Lock all the doors except the driver's. 2-13