1998 Cadillac Catera Owner's Manual - Page 87

New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions NOTICE: Your vehicle doesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But it will perform betterin the long run if you followthese guidelines: Don't drive at any one speed fast or slow for thefirst 500 miles (805 km). Don't make full-throttle starts. Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. During thistime your new brake linings aren't yet broken in. Hard stopswith new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. Don't tow a trailer during break-in. See "Towinga Trailer" in the Index for more information. I NOTICE: -- ~ -- If your key seems stuck inLOCK and you can't turn it, be sure are using the correctkey; if you so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the steering wheel left and rightwhile you turn the key hard. But turn the key only with your hand. it Using a tool to force could break thekey or the ignition switch. If none of this works,then your vehicle needs service. Keep in mind that you may to turn the steering have wheel as you turn the key in order to rotate the ignition switch fromLOCK to START -- this is normal. Using extra effort to remove the key the ignition switch, from as compared to other vehicles that you may have GM owned, is also normal. If your key is stuck in the ignition switch and cannot be turned back to LOCK, your vehicle will need be to repaired. See your dealerfor service.