1998 Chevrolet Prizm Owner's Manual - Page 89

New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Your vehicle doesn't need elaborate an "break-in." But it will perform better in long the run if you follow these guidelines: Don't drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 500 miles (805 km). Don't make full-throttle starts. Avoid making hardstops 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 mean can premature wear and earlierreplacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. Don't tow a trailer during break-in. See "Towing a Trailer"in the Index for more information. Ignition Switch With the key in the ignition switch, you can turn the switch to four positions. -- -- W LOCK (A): This is the only position from which you can remove the key. This locks your steering wheel, ignition and automatic transaxle. Push in the ignition switch as you turn the it toward you. If you have an automatic transaxle, the ignition switch can't be turnedto LOCK unless the shift lever is in the PARK (P).