Owner's Manual
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...It also explains the "SRS" system. Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find of in something you want to read. if flat 6-1 7-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you howto keep your audio system. i . * a The 1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems ...This section tells you how to use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. how It also gives you how to...
...It also explains the "SRS" system. Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find of in something you want to read. if flat 6-1 7-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you howto keep your audio system. i . * a The 1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems ...This section tells you how to use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. how It also gives you how to...
Owner's Manual
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... the seat (tosee how, see manual called "Children." Follow those rules for smaller children and babies. @ If I'm a good driver, and never drive far from I You may be riding in your Chevrolet, the part of this see "Seats" in an accident -- Being a good driver doesn't protect youfrom things beyond your fault you 're...
... the seat (tosee how, see manual called "Children." Follow those rules for smaller children and babies. @ If I'm a good driver, and never drive far from I You may be riding in your Chevrolet, the part of this see "Seats" in an accident -- Being a good driver doesn't protect youfrom things beyond your fault you 're...
Owner's Manual
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... the adjusterwhere you want it, to try to move it down without squeezing the release button to the height thatis right for you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to make sure it down, squeeze the release button and move it has lockedinto position. 10 Adjust the height that...
... the adjusterwhere you want it, to try to move it down without squeezing the release button to the height thatis right for you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to make sure it down, squeeze the release button and move it has lockedinto position. 10 Adjust the height that...
Owner's Manual
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... shut. %MIfanon your heating or cooling the system to its highest speed with the trunk lid open becausecarbon monoxide (CO)gas can be dangerous to drive with the setting on the inside the trunk lid, mounted the of the instrument panel, to release the trunk lid. Make sure the lockout feature... is lockout feature to trunk lid latch. 2-10 can cause unconsciousness even death. If you must drive with the trunk lid openor if electrical wiring other cable connections must or pass through the seal between the and the body trunk lid: Make...
... shut. %MIfanon your heating or cooling the system to its highest speed with the trunk lid open becausecarbon monoxide (CO)gas can be dangerous to drive with the setting on the inside the trunk lid, mounted the of the instrument panel, to release the trunk lid. Make sure the lockout feature... is lockout feature to trunk lid latch. 2-10 can cause unconsciousness even death. If you must drive with the trunk lid openor if electrical wiring other cable connections must or pass through the seal between the and the body trunk lid: Make...
Owner's Manual
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... chime will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: 0 Don't drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 200 miles (322km) or so. New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Your modern Chevrolet doesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But it will sound A if you open the...
... chime will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: 0 Don't drive at any one speed fast or slow for the first 200 miles (322km) or so. New Vehicle "Break-In" NOTICE: Your modern Chevrolet doesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But it will sound A if you open the...
Owner's Manual
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... sooner. ON (C): This position unlocks the ignition and transaxle. To is stopped. If you do, you use ACC, push in START longer than for normal driving. The switch stays inON when the engine is moving , use things like the radio and windshield wipers when the engine not running . It also lets... you use NEUTRAL (N) only. When the engine starts, let some instrument panel warning lights. When the engine starts, release key. Starting Your Engine Move your Chevrolet (P) is running .
... sooner. ON (C): This position unlocks the ignition and transaxle. To is stopped. If you do, you use ACC, push in START longer than for normal driving. The switch stays inON when the engine is moving , use things like the radio and windshield wipers when the engine not running . It also lets... you use NEUTRAL (N) only. When the engine starts, let some instrument panel warning lights. When the engine starts, release key. Starting Your Engine Move your Chevrolet (P) is running .
Owner's Manual
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...gears as you 're: for higher speeds. ~ I I NOTICE: Damage to your transaxle caused shifting out by yourwarranty. Until then, you drive veryfar that way, your vehicle can use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle could lose control and hit people or objects. Going about halfway down .... NEUTRAL (N): In this happens, have more , push the or accelerator all the way down . You could move very rapidly. DRIVE (D): This positionis for normal driving. Unless your vehicle serviced right away. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racingisn'tcovered by of ...
...gears as you 're: for higher speeds. ~ I I NOTICE: Damage to your transaxle caused shifting out by yourwarranty. Until then, you drive veryfar that way, your vehicle can use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle could lose control and hit people or objects. Going about halfway down .... NEUTRAL (N): In this happens, have more , push the or accelerator all the way down . You could move very rapidly. DRIVE (D): This positionis for normal driving. Unless your vehicle serviced right away. Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racingisn'tcovered by of ...
Owner's Manual
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...in if very deepsand or mud or were up against a solid object. Also, if youstop when going slowly enough. in SECOND (2) for normal driving, however,it on . It can damage your speed as possible. You can use SECOND (2) on hilly, winding roads. When going slowerthan 65 ...lower fuel economy. You can damage your vehiclethere with only the accelerator pedal. You can 't rotate, don't to hold your transaxle. NOTICE: Don't drive in SECOND (2): This position gives you would also want to use your vehicle position ona hill. NOTICE: If your transaxle. Don't shift into PARK...
...in if very deepsand or mud or were up against a solid object. Also, if youstop when going slowly enough. in SECOND (2) for normal driving, however,it on . It can damage your speed as possible. You can use SECOND (2) on hilly, winding roads. When going slowerthan 65 ...lower fuel economy. You can damage your vehiclethere with only the accelerator pedal. You can 't rotate, don't to hold your transaxle. NOTICE: Don't drive in SECOND (2): This position gives you would also want to use your vehicle position ona hill. NOTICE: If your transaxle. Don't shift into PARK...
Owner's Manual
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... startingice or on . 2-22 Parking Brake If you are towing a trailer and parking on can cause your left foot.the parking If brake is NOTICE: ~ Driving with your rear brakes to provide more traction when you parts of your left foot. This feature is only improved traction only when for me... light will come on other slippery surfaces.The transaxle will sound warning you that the parking brakestill on is not released when you begin to drive, a chime will be in SECOND (2) gear when the vehicle begins to replace them, and could also damage other you are To set the parking brake...
... startingice or on . 2-22 Parking Brake If you are towing a trailer and parking on can cause your left foot.the parking If brake is NOTICE: ~ Driving with your rear brakes to provide more traction when you parts of your left foot. This feature is only improved traction only when for me... light will come on other slippery surfaces.The transaxle will sound warning you that the parking brakestill on is not released when you begin to drive, a chime will be in SECOND (2) gear when the vehicle begins to replace them, and could also damage other you are To set the parking brake...
Owner's Manual
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... (P), hold the into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver's seat. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running Torque Lock If you are ready to drive, move the shift lever of out PARK (P) before you release the parking brake.
... (P), hold the into PARK (P) properly before you leave the driver's seat. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running Torque Lock If you are ready to drive, move the shift lever of out PARK (P) before you release the parking brake.
Owner's Manual
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... you maintain brake application. Apply and holdthe regular brake until the end of PARK(P) Your Chevrolet has a brake-transaxle interlock. Start the vehicle and then shift to apply your vehicle and ignite. shift You have to drive gear the you cannot shift out PARK (P), ease pressure on of PARK (P), try this: Parking...
... you maintain brake application. Apply and holdthe regular brake until the end of PARK(P) Your Chevrolet has a brake-transaxle interlock. Start the vehicle and then shift to apply your vehicle and ignite. shift You have to drive gear the you cannot shift out PARK (P), ease pressure on of PARK (P), try this: Parking...
Owner's Manual
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...carbon monoxide (CO)into your vehicle even if the fan switch at the highest setting. and You might have exhaust coming into your vehicle: Drive it only with the engine running . Also, idling in a closed -in place can 't see the earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust"). If... L Engine Exhaust A CAUTION: Running Your Engine While You're Parked t Engine exhaust can cause unconsciousness death. Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the roador over road debris. Your vehicle was damaged in Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. Repairs weren't done ...
...carbon monoxide (CO)into your vehicle even if the fan switch at the highest setting. and You might have exhaust coming into your vehicle: Drive it only with the engine running . Also, idling in a closed -in place can 't see the earlier Caution under "Engine Exhaust"). If... L Engine Exhaust A CAUTION: Running Your Engine While You're Parked t Engine exhaust can cause unconsciousness death. Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the roador over road debris. Your vehicle was damaged in Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. Repairs weren't done ...
Owner's Manual
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... auto-down . Push the switch back partway, and the driver's window will go all the windows with the lock on legs more room when you drive. Horn A tilt steering wheel allows you adjust the steering to the You can sound the horn by pressing the horn symbol on . To tilt the...
... auto-down . Push the switch back partway, and the driver's window will go all the windows with the lock on legs more room when you drive. Horn A tilt steering wheel allows you adjust the steering to the You can sound the horn by pressing the horn symbol on . To tilt the...
Owner's Manual
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... INT, then rotate inner band, the labeled INT ADJ, and choose the delay you LO position. for For a single wiper cycle, push the down to drive safely. For high-speed wiping, move stalk up the from seeing well enough to MIST, then Rotate the inner band up Remember that damaged wiper...
... INT, then rotate inner band, the labeled INT ADJ, and choose the delay you LO position. for For a single wiper cycle, push the down to drive safely. For high-speed wiping, move stalk up the from seeing well enough to MIST, then Rotate the inner band up Remember that damaged wiper...
Owner's Manual
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..., you apply your foot on the accelerator.This can really help on slippery roads. Cruise Control (If Equipped) 1CAUTION: 0 Cruise control canbe dangerous whereyou can't drive safely at speeds below mph (40 km/h). 25 When you can maintain a speed about of 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your brake...
..., you apply your foot on the accelerator.This can really help on slippery roads. Cruise Control (If Equipped) 1CAUTION: 0 Cruise control canbe dangerous whereyou can't drive safely at speeds below mph (40 km/h). 25 When you can maintain a speed about of 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your brake...
Owner's Manual
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... in PARK (P) and The park brake is DRL will the full turn your low-beam headlamps change to brightness. DRL can be helpful many different driving in conditions, but they can makeit easier for others tosee the front of The ignition is on to the reduced brightnessDRL. Daytime Running Lamps/ Automatic...
... in PARK (P) and The park brake is DRL will the full turn your low-beam headlamps change to brightness. DRL can be helpful many different driving in conditions, but they can makeit easier for others tosee the front of The ignition is on to the reduced brightnessDRL. Daytime Running Lamps/ Automatic...
Owner's Manual
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... the lever toward youto the night position. 2-40 To reduce glare from lights behind you see the side your passenger's side mirror, sit in a comfortable driving position. To adjust the height of you in the driver seat and have a passenger adjust the mirror for you can be adjusted two ways. Adjust...
... the lever toward youto the night position. 2-40 To reduce glare from lights behind you see the side your passenger's side mirror, sit in a comfortable driving position. To adjust the height of you in the driver seat and have a passenger adjust the mirror for you can be adjusted two ways. Adjust...
Owner's Manual
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... panelis designed to let you know is how fast you're going, how much you're using, fuel and many other things you'll need drive safely to and economically. Turn Signal MultifunctionLever D. Instrument Panel Brightness Control J. Climate Control System M. Instrument Cluster E WIndshield Wipermasher Lever G. Ashtray 0. Hazard Switch 2-49 AudioSystem Q . Instrument...
... panelis designed to let you know is how fast you're going, how much you're using, fuel and many other things you'll need drive safely to and economically. Turn Signal MultifunctionLever D. Instrument Panel Brightness Control J. Climate Control System M. Instrument Cluster E WIndshield Wipermasher Lever G. Ashtray 0. Hazard Switch 2-49 AudioSystem Q . Instrument...
Owner's Manual
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... may beisor problem a with your vehicle. They're a big help. Gages can be a problem, check the section that tells you what to let you are driving, or when of the gages shows one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you when know your warninglights and gages. When...
... may beisor problem a with your vehicle. They're a big help. Gages can be a problem, check the section that tells you what to let you are driving, or when of the gages shows one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you when know your warninglights and gages. When...
Owner's Manual
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... Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on , be ready to warn you if there a problem. For more information on while yoa driving and you ayethe hear a chime, you there is not running, as the radio and air conditioner. 2-54 This light will come on then, have a ...loose generator drive belt or another electrical problem. The air bag readiness light should go out. ~ If the air bag readiness light stays after you start your engine...
... Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on , be ready to warn you if there a problem. For more information on while yoa driving and you ayethe hear a chime, you there is not running, as the radio and air conditioner. 2-54 This light will come on then, have a ...loose generator drive belt or another electrical problem. The air bag readiness light should go out. ~ If the air bag readiness light stays after you start your engine...