1993 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 58

New Venice bbBreak-ln" Your modern Pontiac doesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Don't drive at any one speedfast or slow-for the first 500 .miles (804 km). Don't make fullthrottle 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 can mean premature wear andearlier replacement. Follow this "breaking-in" guideline every time you get new brake linings. Run: An "on" position to which the switch returns after you start your engine and release theswitch. The switch stays inthe Run position when the engine is running. But even when Ignition Switch With the ignition key the ignition switch, the engine is not running, you can use in you can turn the switch to five positions: Run to operate your electrical power accessories, and to display some Accessory: An "on" position in which instrument panel warning lights. you can operate your electrical power accessories. Press in the ignition switch Start: Starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The as you turn the top of it toward you. ignition switch willreturn to Run for Lock: The only position in which you normal driving. can remove the key. This locks your Note that evenif the engine is not steering wheel, ignition and transaxle. running, the positions Accessory and Off: Unlocks the steering wheel, Run are "on" positions that allow you ignition, and transaxle, but does not to operate your electrical accessories, send electrical power to any accessories. such as the radio. Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed or towed, but never try to push- Key Reminder Warning start your vehicle. A warning chime will If you leave your key inthe ignition, in sound if you open the driver's door the Off position, you will hear a when the ignition is off and the key is in warning tone when you open the driver's door. the ignition. 57 = = =