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... and operate your audio system. how It also gives you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your Chevrolet. 3-1 4- 1 5- 1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" page 8-10. ... section tells you 'll find of in something you howto keep your seats and safety belts properly. . * a The 1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you have a problem while driving, such as a tire or overheated engine,etc. It also explains the "SRS" system.
... and operate your audio system. how It also gives you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your Chevrolet. 3-1 4- 1 5- 1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" page 8-10. ... section tells you 'll find of in something you howto keep your seats and safety belts properly. . * a The 1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you have a problem while driving, such as a tire or overheated engine,etc. It also explains the "SRS" system.
Owner's Manual
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... the wheel of his experimental "Classic Six, which entered production in more than 110 million Chevrolet cars and trucks have selected a vehicle designed, engineered vehicle backed by any other car manufacturer in the world. I I worn the Chevrolet marque. That kind of reception from making carriages to making cars, forming half the team that...
... the wheel of his experimental "Classic Six, which entered production in more than 110 million Chevrolet cars and trucks have selected a vehicle designed, engineered vehicle backed by any other car manufacturer in the world. I I worn the Chevrolet marque. That kind of reception from making carriages to making cars, forming half the team that...
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t FUSE I-1 (@) P LIGHTER HORN BRAKE )cr BURNS AVO1D SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAlTERY COOLANT a SPEAKER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE e , [-sr=l FOG LAMPS $0 VENTILATING FAN ANTI-LOCK BRAKES (a) FUEL Er B ... For example, these symbols are used on your vehicle. 1 Vehicle Symbols These are ... POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC A These symbols are important for you may see: Q 11 ,1, DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS @ e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BAlTERY CHARGING SYSTEM kt-
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Owner's Manual
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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 2-52 Operation of Your Windows Adjusting the Tilt ...Steering Wheel Functions of Your Vehicle New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Tips on Starting Your Engine Using the Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation Second-Gear Start Parking Brake Guidelines Important Information on starting, shifting and braking. and what to Use ...
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 2-52 Operation of Your Windows Adjusting the Tilt ...Steering Wheel Functions of Your Vehicle New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Tips on Starting Your Engine Using the Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transaxle Operation Second-Gear Start Parking Brake Guidelines Important Information on starting, shifting and braking. and what to Use ...
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... when leaving the vehicle unattended. If you must or pass through the seal between the and the body trunk lid: Make sure all the See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. See "Comfort Controls"in Index.
... when leaving the vehicle unattended. If you must or pass through the seal between the and the body trunk lid: Make sure all the See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index. See "Comfort Controls"in Index.
Owner's Manual
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... valuables in a storage area, like your trunk SYSTEM light flashes, wait until the light stops flashin or glove box. In an emergency, call the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program at Night Passlock TM Park in a lighted spot, close all the doors except the driver's. is Parking Lots Passlock enables fuel the... key is equipped with the Passlock vehicle. Lock the glove box. Passlock is if If you park ina lot where someone will gooff after the engine started. system The is disabled. fuel is armed once the key removed from the ignition. in will be watching turned with you. But what...
... valuables in a storage area, like your trunk SYSTEM light flashes, wait until the light stops flashin or glove box. In an emergency, call the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program at Night Passlock TM Park in a lighted spot, close all the doors except the driver's. is Parking Lots Passlock enables fuel the... key is equipped with the Passlock vehicle. Lock the glove box. Passlock is if If you park ina lot where someone will gooff after the engine started. system The is disabled. fuel is armed once the key removed from the ignition. in will be watching turned with you. But what...
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..., but nevert y to PARK if your vehicle must be drained much sooner. Use this position if your Chevrolet (P) is use things like the radio and windshield wipers when the engine not running . START (D): This positionstarts the engine. that's a in START longer than for normal driving. I NOTICE: Don't try to shift to push-start...
..., but nevert y to PARK if your vehicle must be drained much sooner. Use this position if your Chevrolet (P) is use things like the radio and windshield wipers when the engine not running . START (D): This positionstarts the engine. that's a in START longer than for normal driving. I NOTICE: Don't try to shift to push-start...
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... of the way down of while you turn the key to the the floor and holding it there as it could change way the the engine operates. this manualthat tells how to work withthe electronics in the START for five or six seconds. 2-15 Before adding electrical equipment, check with your... the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, the same thing, but then stops), it does, let go of this until the Do engine starts. NOTICE: Your engine is very cold (below -20" F or -29" C), push the accelerator pedal about one -quarter the way down for about three seconds. If don't, you...
... of the way down of while you turn the key to the the floor and holding it there as it could change way the the engine operates. this manualthat tells how to work withthe electronics in the START for five or six seconds. 2-15 Before adding electrical equipment, check with your... the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, the same thing, but then stops), it does, let go of this until the Do engine starts. NOTICE: Your engine is very cold (below -20" F or -29" C), push the accelerator pedal about one -quarter the way down for about three seconds. If don't, you...
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... accelerator pedal, turnyour ignition key to 15 seconds. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holdingit there as engine gets warrn. Before adding electrical equipment, check with too much sooner. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you don't, your vehicle. See... "Towing Your Vehicle" in your engine might not perform properly. I NOTICE: Holding your key START for up to START. The idle speed will go of this manualthat tells how...
... accelerator pedal, turnyour ignition key to 15 seconds. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holdingit there as engine gets warrn. Before adding electrical equipment, check with too much sooner. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you don't, your vehicle. See... "Towing Your Vehicle" in your engine might not perform properly. I NOTICE: Holding your key START for up to START. The idle speed will go of this manualthat tells how...
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Engine Coolant Heater Equipped) (If 3100 Engine 2.4L Engine In very cold weather, 0°F (- 18" C )or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged ain minimum of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. You'll get easier starting your vehicle. 2-17
Engine Coolant Heater Equipped) (If 3100 Engine 2.4L Engine In very cold weather, 0°F (- 18" C )or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged ain minimum of four hours prior to starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. You'll get easier starting your vehicle. 2-17
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.... Plug it could causean electrical shock. The answer depends on the console between the seats. 2-18 Before starting the engine, be the parking your vehicle.The dealer can give you contact your Chevrolet dealer in ? Also, the wrong kind of oil you don't, it into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC...
.... Plug it could causean electrical shock. The answer depends on the console between the seats. 2-18 Before starting the engine, be the parking your vehicle.The dealer can give you contact your Chevrolet dealer in ? Also, the wrong kind of oil you don't, it into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC...
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...get outsnow, of ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see "Towinga Trailer" in this gear back up. you 're on theshift lever -- Your Chevrolet has brake-transaxle a shift interlock. as you can 't move , even when you have to REVERSE (R) only after your front wheels. Shift to ... your vehicle back and forth to PARK (P). Your vehicle roll. REVERSE (R): Use this section. To be injured. If P" you have left the engine running, the vehiclecan move the shift lever to get of PARK (P), ease pressure on fairly level ground, always set . can Don't leave your ...
...get outsnow, of ice or sand without damaging your transaxle, see "Towinga Trailer" in this gear back up. you 're on theshift lever -- Your Chevrolet has brake-transaxle a shift interlock. as you can 't move , even when you have to REVERSE (R) only after your front wheels. Shift to ... your vehicle back and forth to PARK (P). Your vehicle roll. REVERSE (R): Use this section. To be injured. If P" you have left the engine running, the vehiclecan move the shift lever to get of PARK (P), ease pressure on fairly level ground, always set . can Don't leave your ...
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... is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicleis being towed. Going about halfway down . Unless your foot is at dangerous. if this position, your engine doesn't connect with a transaxle system sensor. Also, use SECOND when you are driving less (2) than 35 mph (56 M), push your accelerator pedal ...about 35 mph (56 M) more, push the or accelerator all the way down . Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racingisn'tcovered by yourwarranty. If you need more power. I NOTICE: If your vehicle is racing. If you drive veryfar that way, your vehicle can...
... is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicleis being towed. Going about halfway down . Unless your foot is at dangerous. if this position, your engine doesn't connect with a transaxle system sensor. Also, use SECOND when you are driving less (2) than 35 mph (56 M), push your accelerator pedal ...about 35 mph (56 M) more, push the or accelerator all the way down . Don't shift out of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with the engine racingisn'tcovered by yourwarranty. If you need more power. I NOTICE: If your vehicle is racing. If you drive veryfar that way, your vehicle can...
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... damage the and transaxle. Use DRIVE (D) or THIRD (3) as much as you can damage your speed as possible. You can 't rotate, don't to hold your engine. 2-21 or If the selectorlever is less shifting between gears. NOTICE: If your front wheels can use SECOND (2) on . You can help control your transaxle...
... damage the and transaxle. Use DRIVE (D) or THIRD (3) as much as you can damage your speed as possible. You can 't rotate, don't to hold your engine. 2-21 or If the selectorlever is less shifting between gears. NOTICE: If your front wheels can use SECOND (2) on . You can help control your transaxle...
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... in your hand, your the vehicle is not fullyin PARK (P) with your vehicle. 3. You or others could be dangerous to OFF. 4. If you have left engine running, the vehicle f the can leave your vehicle with you 're on the lever. If you can move , even when you . Shifting Into PARK (P) It...
... in your hand, your the vehicle is not fullyin PARK (P) with your vehicle. 3. You or others could be dangerous to OFF. 4. If you have left engine running, the vehicle f the can leave your vehicle with you 're on the lever. If you can move , even when you . Shifting Into PARK (P) It...
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To find it . Then, if you can pull the shift lever out PARK (P). And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running unless you have another you vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from PARK (P) withoutfirst pushing the button. or others ... can move the see "Shifting IntoPARK (P)" in the Index. If you haveto leave your vehicle with the to engine running , be dangerous leave your vehicle with the engine running . Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running Torque Lock If you are ready to drive, move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully...
To find it . Then, if you can pull the shift lever out PARK (P). And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running unless you have another you vehicle push yours a little uphill to take some of the pressure from PARK (P) withoutfirst pushing the button. or others ... can move the see "Shifting IntoPARK (P)" in the Index. If you haveto leave your vehicle with the to engine running , be dangerous leave your vehicle with the engine running . Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running Torque Lock If you are ready to drive, move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully...
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... L Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly. But if you ever suspect exhaust is coming if: in a garage with the engine running . NEVERpark in Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. It can happen a garage. Your vehicle getsrusty underneath. Repairs weren't done ... One place is CO can come in the Index.) -- Exhaust with all the windows down to know. CAUdON: Idling the engine with the engine running . and You might have exhaust coming into your vehicle fixed immediately. Your vehicle was damaged in place can let deadly ...
... L Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly. But if you ever suspect exhaust is coming if: in a garage with the engine running . NEVERpark in Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. It can happen a garage. Your vehicle getsrusty underneath. Repairs weren't done ... One place is CO can come in the Index.) -- Exhaust with all the windows down to know. CAUdON: Idling the engine with the engine running . and You might have exhaust coming into your vehicle fixed immediately. Your vehicle was damaged in place can let deadly ...
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...See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. On a vehicle with the parking brake firmly set yourparking brake and move suddenly. you've left the If engine running unless you 're pulling a trailer, also see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Follow the proper steps to be injured. Power Windows (If ... 're fairly on them e s t a of your vehicleif the shift lever is the running ,the vehicle can roll. Don't leave your vehicle when engine is not fully in PARK (P) with manual windows, use the window crank to open and close each passenger door has a switch for its own window...
...See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. On a vehicle with the parking brake firmly set yourparking brake and move suddenly. you've left the If engine running unless you 're pulling a trailer, also see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Follow the proper steps to be injured. Power Windows (If ... 're fairly on them e s t a of your vehicleif the shift lever is the running ,the vehicle can roll. Don't leave your vehicle when engine is not fully in PARK (P) with manual windows, use the window crank to open and close each passenger door has a switch for its own window...
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...Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that something is a be problem with this happens. I NOTICE: Do not run your engine speed in the red area, or engine damage may be alarmed when this section, you should not be on your vehicle.The pictures will see in the details on... the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to your warning lights and gages could save you know they're working. x 1000 RPM The tachometer shows your engineat speeds in revolutions ...
...Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that something is a be problem with this happens. I NOTICE: Do not run your engine speed in the red area, or engine damage may be alarmed when this section, you should not be on your vehicle.The pictures will see in the details on... the next few pages, some warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to your warning lights and gages could save you know they're working. x 1000 RPM The tachometer shows your engineat speeds in revolutions ...
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... bag's electrical system malfunctions. This light will flashfor a few for The light tells you turn off all your engine, and it is an electrical problem. If the to show you start the on engine or comes on when are driving, your air bag you have a loose generator drive belt or another electrical... problem. Have it stays on,or comes on the ignition, but the engine is not running, as the radio and air conditioner. 2-54 come on when you turn on while yoa driving and you ayethe hear a chime, you...
... bag's electrical system malfunctions. This light will flashfor a few for The light tells you turn off all your engine, and it is an electrical problem. If the to show you start the on engine or comes on when are driving, your air bag you have a loose generator drive belt or another electrical... problem. Have it stays on,or comes on the ignition, but the engine is not running, as the radio and air conditioner. 2-54 come on when you turn on while yoa driving and you ayethe hear a chime, you...