1994 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner's Manual - Page 70

New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: 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 speed -- fast or slow -- for the first 500 miles (804 km). Don't make full-throttle 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 and earlier replacement. Follow this "breaking-in" guideline every time you get new brake linings. Off: Unlocks the steering wheel, ignition, and transaxle, but does not send electrical power to any accessories. Use this position if your vehicle must be pushed or towed, but never try to push-start your vehicle. A warning chime will sound if you open the driver's door when the ignition is off and the keyis in the ignition. Run: An "on" position to which the switch returns after you start your engine and release the switch. The switch stays in the Run position when the engine is running. But even when the engine is not running, you can use Run to operate your electrical power accessories, and to display some instrument panel warning lights. Ignition Switch Nith the ignition key in the ignition witch, you can turn the switch to five jositions: kcessory: An "on" position in which rou can operate your electrical power Iccessories. Press in the ignition switch a5 Start: Starts the engine. When the e.ngine starts, release the key. The ignition switch rou turn the top of it toward you. will return to Run for normal driving. Jock: The only position in which you car emove the key. This locks your steering vheel, ignition and transaxle. 69. ..