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1 Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols youmay find on your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC A These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have ...
1 Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols youmay find on your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC A These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have ...
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Here's how to follow proper service procedures,and make sure the personperforming work for you are Owner Publications" in the Index. Chevrolet dealer and the Malibu Service Manual have lap-shoulder belts. are close to anair bag when it inflates. You can be injured if you is disconnected,... belts. It's very importantfor rear seat passengers buckle up - 10 minutes after the ignition key is 1 For to turned off and the battery is qualified to There are inflate while someoneis working on your vehicle. The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. Your wearing safety ...
Here's how to follow proper service procedures,and make sure the personperforming work for you are Owner Publications" in the Index. Chevrolet dealer and the Malibu Service Manual have lap-shoulder belts. are close to anair bag when it inflates. You can be injured if you is disconnected,... belts. It's very importantfor rear seat passengers buckle up - 10 minutes after the ignition key is 1 For to turned off and the battery is qualified to There are inflate while someoneis working on your vehicle. The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. Your wearing safety ...
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...2-13 2-13 2- 14 2- 17 2-18 2-22 2-22 2-26 do 2-2 2-4 Important Information About Keys Door Locks Operation of Child Security Locks Keyless Entry System Battery Replacementfor Keyless Entry System Preventing Theft of the Multifunction Lever How to if you if everything is are the working properly-- Section 2 Features and Controls... Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Chevrolet, and information on Engine Exhaust 2-27 2-28 2-29 2-30 2-30 2-33 2-36 2-37 2-3 8 2-40 2-42 2-47 2-48 ...
...2-13 2-13 2- 14 2- 17 2-18 2-22 2-22 2-26 do 2-2 2-4 Important Information About Keys Door Locks Operation of Child Security Locks Keyless Entry System Battery Replacementfor Keyless Entry System Preventing Theft of the Multifunction Lever How to if you if everything is are the working properly-- Section 2 Features and Controls... Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Chevrolet, and information on Engine Exhaust 2-27 2-28 2-29 2-30 2-30 2-33 2-36 2-37 2-3 8 2-40 2-42 2-47 2-48 ...
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...unlock automatically Check to entry system: 30 feet (9 m). is resynchronization is subject to indicate that may cause undesired operation of about 3 feet (1 m) up to determineif battery replacement or when the UNLOCK button on the transmitterpressed. device must accept any keyless entry system. LOCK buttonon the transmitteris pressed. Press the If the... Changes or modifications to this device must accept any interference received, including interference that follow. work or if you may be too far from your Chevrolet dealer ora qualified technicianfor service.
...unlock automatically Check to entry system: 30 feet (9 m). is resynchronization is subject to indicate that may cause undesired operation of about 3 feet (1 m) up to determineif battery replacement or when the UNLOCK button on the transmitterpressed. device must accept any keyless entry system. LOCK buttonon the transmitteris pressed. Press the If the... Changes or modifications to this device must accept any interference received, including interference that follow. work or if you may be too far from your Chevrolet dealer ora qualified technicianfor service.
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...your dealer assistance withthis. You can match your transmitter to as many 1997 General Motors vehicles as own, as they have only four transmitters matched to it 's probably time to change the battery. Static from unlocking your vehicle. Battery Replacement Under normal use care not to touch any location.If you ...the transmitter works, it . Matching Transmitter@) Your Vehicle To Each keyless entry transmitter coded to prevent is lost vehicle. for When replacing the battery, use , the battery in work at the normal range any of the circuitry. Each vehicle can be matched.
...your dealer assistance withthis. You can match your transmitter to as many 1997 General Motors vehicles as own, as they have only four transmitters matched to it 's probably time to change the battery. Static from unlocking your vehicle. Battery Replacement Under normal use care not to touch any location.If you ...the transmitter works, it . Matching Transmitter@) Your Vehicle To Each keyless entry transmitter coded to prevent is lost vehicle. for When replacing the battery, use , the battery in work at the normal range any of the circuitry. Each vehicle can be matched.
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...confirms the resynchronization.If the doors do not lock and unlock, see your transmitter and receiver, follow these directions: To replace the battery the Keyless Entry System: in 1. If the transmitter does not work, try synchronizing the transmitter with your vehicle. The receiver will...Use a smallcoin or flathead screwdriverto separate the bottom halffrom the top half the transmitter. Remove the battery and replace with the new one. Use one3 volt, CR2032, or equivalent, type battery. 2. The transmitter does not send the same signal twice to your signal. Stand close to the...
...confirms the resynchronization.If the doors do not lock and unlock, see your transmitter and receiver, follow these directions: To replace the battery the Keyless Entry System: in 1. If the transmitter does not work, try synchronizing the transmitter with your vehicle. The receiver will...Use a smallcoin or flathead screwdriverto separate the bottom halffrom the top half the transmitter. Remove the battery and replace with the new one. Use one3 volt, CR2032, or equivalent, type battery. 2. The transmitter does not send the same signal twice to your signal. Stand close to the...
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Shift to PARK or NEUTRAL (N). (P) Your engine won't start any other position-- go down as your Chevrolet (P) is stopped. The idle speed will cause your battery to be pushed or towed, but nevert y to PARK if your engine gets warm. r I NOTICE: Holding your starter motor. 2-14 But even Starting Your 2.4 Liter ...
Shift to PARK or NEUTRAL (N). (P) Your engine won't start any other position-- go down as your Chevrolet (P) is stopped. The idle speed will cause your battery to be pushed or towed, but nevert y to PARK if your engine gets warm. r I NOTICE: Holding your starter motor. 2-14 But even Starting Your 2.4 Liter ...
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...go on. The DOOR position will also be opened . These lamps will avoid drainingthe battery. The battery saver feature will turn onthe lamp. Press the otherside of the mirror to protect your vehicle's battery. If the ignition has been for about 40 seconds, or when the ignition turned ...door is left The switch on the light whenever a door is turned off , the lamps willfade out after 20 minutes. Battery Saver Your Chevrolet is equipped witha battery saver feature designed to turn on this lamp has three positions. Trunk Lamp The trunk lamp comes on when the ignition is ...
...go on. The DOOR position will also be opened . These lamps will avoid drainingthe battery. The battery saver feature will turn onthe lamp. Press the otherside of the mirror to protect your vehicle's battery. If the ignition has been for about 40 seconds, or when the ignition turned ...door is left The switch on the light whenever a door is turned off , the lamps willfade out after 20 minutes. Battery Saver Your Chevrolet is equipped witha battery saver feature designed to turn on this lamp has three positions. Trunk Lamp The trunk lamp comes on when the ignition is ...
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... ready to warn you if there a problem. If the to show you there is not running, as the radio and air conditioner. 2-54 Have your battery. This light will be the certain to turn the ignition keyON. Then the light should flash a few seconds. If you may not work properly. The...
... ready to warn you if there a problem. If the to show you there is not running, as the radio and air conditioner. 2-54 Have your battery. This light will be the certain to turn the ignition keyON. Then the light should flash a few seconds. If you may not work properly. The...
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...show the indicator was reset. if When THEFTLOCKis activated, the radio will not operatestolen. your radio will display LOC toindicate a locked condition anytime battery power has been interrupted. EJECT: Press this button on remote cassette player the to allow loading. It will still play tapes, but you...any reason, you should clean it may be used or ignored. EJECT can be used with radio off . It works by activated, your battery loses power If for the radio may become warm. The radio will operate. 3-19 After you leave a cassette tape in player while listeningto...
...show the indicator was reset. if When THEFTLOCKis activated, the radio will not operatestolen. your radio will display LOC toindicate a locked condition anytime battery power has been interrupted. EJECT: Press this button on remote cassette player the to allow loading. It will still play tapes, but you...any reason, you should clean it may be used or ignored. EJECT can be used with radio off . It works by activated, your battery loses power If for the radio may become warm. The radio will operate. 3-19 After you leave a cassette tape in player while listeningto...
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... have three chances to is no longer secured. Turn the radio off. 3. Press AM-FM after you The display will appear on the display. When battery power removed and later applied to enter the correctcode before you will and appear on the display. 5. Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss...
... have three chances to is no longer secured. Turn the radio off. 3. Press AM-FM after you The display will appear on the display. When battery power removed and later applied to enter the correctcode before you will and appear on the display. 5. Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss...
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Run your engine only long as you get out of the vehicle and do it battery charged. This uses less fuelfor the heat that you must. Let the heater run the engine, makeit go a little faster than just idle. Preserve the ... fairly vigorous exercises every half houror sountil help comes. Put the front wheels on for towing. 5. This saves as possible. You will need a well-charged battery to use for at your vehicle behind another vehicle use the proper towing equipment designed for recreational towing. When you can get andkeeps the it...
Run your engine only long as you get out of the vehicle and do it battery charged. This uses less fuelfor the heat that you must. Let the heater run the engine, makeit go a little faster than just idle. Preserve the ... fairly vigorous exercises every half houror sountil help comes. Put the front wheels on for towing. 5. This saves as possible. You will need a well-charged battery to use for at your vehicle behind another vehicle use the proper towing equipment designed for recreational towing. When you can get andkeeps the it...
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... to OFF. 3 . Remember to NEUTRAL (N). 7. I NOTICE: Make sure that the towing speed does not exceed 55 mph (90 kmh), or your destination. To tow your battery form draining while towing. To replace thefuse: 1. Replace the fuse. 2. Set the parking brake. 2. Set the parking brake. Remove the key from theleft side instrument...
... to OFF. 3 . Remember to NEUTRAL (N). 7. I NOTICE: Make sure that the towing speed does not exceed 55 mph (90 kmh), or your destination. To tow your battery form draining while towing. To replace thefuse: 1. Replace the fuse. 2. Set the parking brake. 2. Set the parking brake. Remove the key from theleft side instrument...
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... these thingscan hurt you. 1. Trying to start that way. An automatic transaxle won't start your Chevrolet by your warranty. They contain gas that wouldn't be damaged. 5-3 It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground, both vehicles can burn you . They contain enough electricity toburn you . ...I If the other vehicle. Jump Starting If your battery has run down, may want to use you . I NOTICE: I Batterles can explode or ignite. If you don't followthese steps exactly, some jumper cables tostart your Chevrolet. But please follow the steps here to do it ...
... these thingscan hurt you. 1. Trying to start that way. An automatic transaxle won't start your Chevrolet by your warranty. They contain gas that wouldn't be damaged. 5-3 It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground, both vehicles can burn you . They contain enough electricity toburn you . ...I If the other vehicle. Jump Starting If your battery has run down, may want to use you . I NOTICE: I Batterles can explode or ignite. If you don't followthese steps exactly, some jumper cables tostart your Chevrolet. But please follow the steps here to do it ...
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...power outlet. Put the on , couldbe badly it could be injured if the vehicles roll. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. 3. r off the ignition on both batteries.In addition, it damaged. Set the parking brake firmly each other.If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don...your warranty. 4. wouldn't be able to You start up even when the engine is not running and can reach, but be covered by your Chevrolet, andthe bad grounding could damage theelectrical systems. You could save both vehicles. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. ...
...power outlet. Put the on , couldbe badly it could be injured if the vehicles roll. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. 3. r off the ignition on both batteries.In addition, it damaged. Set the parking brake firmly each other.If they are, it could cause a ground connection you don...your warranty. 4. wouldn't be able to You start up even when the engine is not running and can reach, but be covered by your Chevrolet, andthe bad grounding could damage theelectrical systems. You could save both vehicles. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. ...
Owner's Manual
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..., you should know. Before you connect the cabies, here are running. 5-5 5. Useflashlight if a you don't, explosive gas could be present. Be sure the battery has enough water. If it is there. Don't get it your hands away from movingparts once the engines are some have been hurt doing this..., and some things you could get in every newGM vehicle. But if a battery has filler caps, besure the right amount of fluid is low, add water to explode. The vehicles could be damaged, too. You don't ...
..., you should know. Before you connect the cabies, here are running. 5-5 5. Useflashlight if a you don't, explosive gas could be present. Be sure the battery has enough water. If it is there. Don't get it your hands away from movingparts once the engines are some have been hurt doing this..., and some things you could get in every newGM vehicle. But if a battery has filler caps, besure the right amount of fluid is low, add water to explode. The vehicles could be damaged, too. You don't ...
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... connect the black negative (-) cable to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery. 5-6 Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one . 9. Use a remote positive(+) terminal if the vehicle has one . 7. Don't let the other end...next step. Connectit to the positive (+) terminal of the negative cable doesn 't go to the positive(+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the dead battery. It goes to the good battery's negative (-) terminal. Don't let the other end touch metal.
... connect the black negative (-) cable to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery. 5-6 Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one . 9. Use a remote positive(+) terminal if the vehicle has one . 7. Don't let the other end...next step. Connectit to the positive (+) terminal of the negative cable doesn 't go to the positive(+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead battery. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the dead battery. It goes to the good battery's negative (-) terminal. Don't let the other end touch metal.
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... just as good there, butthe chance of sparks getting back to prevent electrical shorting. Now start the vehicle with the dead battery. Remove the cables in reverse order to the battery is muchless. 11. 13. Take care that move. Heavy Metal Engine Part B. If it won't start after a tries, it probably few... needs service. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that they don't touch each otheror any other metal. 10. Good...
... just as good there, butthe chance of sparks getting back to prevent electrical shorting. Now start the vehicle with the dead battery. Remove the cables in reverse order to the battery is muchless. 11. 13. Take care that move. Heavy Metal Engine Part B. If it won't start after a tries, it probably few... needs service. Attach the cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that they don't touch each otheror any other metal. 10. Good...
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AopearanceCare Here you willfiid information aboutthe care of your Chevrolet.This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it is about your vehicle, and part devoted to Clean Aluminum Wheels Underbody Maintenance ... Things Under Hood the Checking Your Engine Oil Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Where toFill the Windshield Washer Fluid Important Brake Information Information onYour Vehicle's Battery Tips on VehicleStorage Bulb Replacement Procedures Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement How and When Check Tire Inflation to 6-39 6-42 6-44 6-47 6-48 6-50 6-5 1 6-52 6-...
AopearanceCare Here you willfiid information aboutthe care of your Chevrolet.This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it is about your vehicle, and part devoted to Clean Aluminum Wheels Underbody Maintenance ... Things Under Hood the Checking Your Engine Oil Automatic Transaxle Fluid Engine Coolant Where toFill the Windshield Washer Fluid Important Brake Information Information onYour Vehicle's Battery Tips on VehicleStorage Bulb Replacement Procedures Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement How and When Check Tire Inflation to 6-39 6-42 6-44 6-47 6-48 6-50 6-5 1 6-52 6-...
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Engine Oil Fill Cap C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir Power Steering Fluid Reservoir E. Battery H. Engine Oil Dipstick D. Engine Coolant Surge Tank B. Brake Fluid Reservoir E AirCleaner G. 2.4L (CODE T) Engine When you open the hood, you'll see: A.
Engine Oil Fill Cap C. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir Power Steering Fluid Reservoir E. Battery H. Engine Oil Dipstick D. Engine Coolant Surge Tank B. Brake Fluid Reservoir E AirCleaner G. 2.4L (CODE T) Engine When you open the hood, you'll see: A.