1993 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 61

;TART Raising the Lifigate (CONI) New Vehicle "Break-In" I A It can be dangerous to drive with the liftgate open. Carbon monoxide (CO) gas cai come into your vehicle. You can't see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the liftgate open: Make sure all windows are shut. 0 Turn the fan on your heatingor cooling system to its highest speed withthe setting on BILEV (Bi-Level) or UPPER. That wiIl force outside air into your vehicle. See the I d a under I Your modern Pontiac doesn't need an elaborate "break-in."But it will perform betterin the longrun 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 wearand earlier replacement. Follow this "breaking-in" guideline every time you get new brakelinings. 4gnition Switch FVith the ignition keyin the ignition switch, You can turn the switch to five positions: ALccessory: An "on" position in which You can operate your electrical power accessories. Press in the ignition switch as you turn the top of it toward you. Lm k : The only position in which you Can remove the key. This locks your teering wheel, ignition and transaxle. S' cI f f Unlocks the steering wheel, ilpition, and transaxle, but does not SIend electrical power to any accessories. IJse this position if your vehicle must be Plushed or towed, but never try to pushS' at your vehicle. A warning chime will tr CI "ound if you open the driver's door when the ignition is off and the key is in the ignition. Comfort Controls. If you have air vents on or under the instrument panel, open them a l the way. l 60 II