1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Owner's Manual - Page 70
1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Manual
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New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Your modern Oldsmobile doesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But it will perform better in the long if you followthese guidelines: run 0 Don't drive at any one speed fast or slow for thefirst 500 miles (805 km). Don't make full-throttlestarts. 0 Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322km) or so. During this time your new brake linings aren'tyet 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. 0 Don't tow a trailer during break-in. See "Towing a Trailer" in the Index for more information. Ignition Positions A -- -- With the ignition key the ignition switch, you can in turn the switchto four positions. OFF (A): Before you put the key the ignition into switch, the switch off. It is the only position from is which you can remove the key. This position locks you ignition and transaxle. warning chime will sound A if you open the driver's door when ignition is off and the the key'isin the ignition: 2-13