2003 Oldsmobile Alero Owner's Manual - Page 86

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Nofice: Your vehicle doesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: 0 Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn it to four different positions. A h B Don't drive at any one speed - fast or slow - for the first500 miles (805 km). Don't make full-throttle starts. Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322km) 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-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. 0 0 Don't tow a trailer during break-in. See "Towing a Trailer" in the Index for more information. A (OFF): This is the only position from which you can I~IIIUV~: iP~t:key. V V I U I 2- huiei-fi&ic tTSiTsZ26, t h ~ 1 1 shift lever must be in PARK (P) with the ignition in OFF to remove the key. With a manual transaxle, the shift lever must be in REVERSE (R) with the ignition in OFF to remove the key. 8 18!1l- 2-17