2004 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 84

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate "break-in." But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Ignition Positions With the key in the ignition, you can turn to five different positions. • Do not drive at any one speed - fast or slow - for the first 500 miles (805 km). Do not make full-throttle starts. • Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time your new brake linings are not 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. • Do not tow a trailer during break-in. See Towing a Trailer (Automatic Transaxle) on page 4-39 or Towing a Trailer (Manual Transaxle) on page 4-46 for more information. A (ACCESSORY): This position operates your electrical accessories. Press in the ignition switch as you turn it toward you. B (LOCK): This position locks your ignition when the key is removed. The steering wheel locks with a manual transaxle. This is the only position from which you can remove the key. A warning chime will sound if you open the driver's door when the ignition is in LOCK and the key is in the ignition. 2-18