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Parking at Night
Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight.
Put them in a storage area, or take them with you.
Parking Lots
Even if you park in a lot where someone will be
watching your vehicle, it’s still best to lock it up and
take your keys. But what if you have to leave your key?
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If possible, park in a busy, well
-lit area.
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Put your valuables in a storage area, like your
trunk or glove box. Be sure to close and lock the
storage area.
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Close all windows.
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Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
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If your vehicle has a remote keyless entry system,
take the transmitter with you.
New Vehicle “Break-In”
NOTICE:
Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate
“break
-in.” But it will perform better in the
long run if you follow these guidelines:
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Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or
slow
-- for the first 500 miles (805 km).
Don’t make full
-throttle starts.
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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.
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Don’t tow a trailer during break
-in.
See “Towing a Trailer” in the Index for
more information.
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