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... if flat 6-1 7-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you have a problem while driving, such as a tire or overheated engine,etc. on Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subject this manual.You can use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about ... you information on the Road This section tells what fluids and lubricants to use 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 how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate ...
... if flat 6-1 7-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you have a problem while driving, such as a tire or overheated engine,etc. on Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subject this manual.You can use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about ... you information on the Road This section tells what fluids and lubricants to use 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 how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate ...
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... by a proud history of performance and value. Since the first "Classic Six" rolled off the line 1912, in more than 110 million Chevrolet cars and trucks have selected a vehicle designed, engineered vehicle backed by any other half o the team, f at the wheel of reception from making carriages to making cars, forming half...
... by a proud history of performance and value. Since the first "Classic Six" rolled off the line 1912, in more than 110 million Chevrolet cars and trucks have selected a vehicle designed, engineered vehicle backed by any other half o the team, f at the wheel of reception from making carriages to making cars, forming half...
Owner's Manual
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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 ... 1 Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols youmay find on warning and ... are used on your vehicle. For example, 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-
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 ... 1 Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols youmay find on warning and ... are used on your vehicle. For example, 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-
Owner's Manual
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... have a problem. Also explained the instrument panel and warning systems that tell 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.
... have a problem. Also explained the instrument panel and warning systems that tell 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.
Owner's Manual
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... shut. %MIfanon your air vehicle. If you must or pass through the seal between the and the body trunk lid: Make sure all the See "Engine Exhaust" in Index. Make sure the lockout feature is in the Index. It can be dangerous to release the trunk lid. instrument panel, open becausecarbon...
... shut. %MIfanon your air vehicle. If you must or pass through the seal between the and the body trunk lid: Make sure all the See "Engine Exhaust" in Index. Make sure the lockout feature is in the Index. It can be dangerous to release the trunk lid. instrument panel, open becausecarbon...
Owner's Manual
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... light flashes, wait until the light stops flashin or glove box. may need service.See your valuables out sight. In an emergency, call the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program at Night Passlock TM Park in will be watching turned with the Passlock vehicle. of theft-deterrent system. is Parking Lots Passlock... you have to lock it up and take them with you park ina lot where someone will gooff after the engine started. If the THEFT SYSTEM light comes on while the engine is running, a problem has been detected and the system 0 Lock all windows and lock your Your vehicle is ...
... light flashes, wait until the light stops flashin or glove box. may need service.See your valuables out sight. In an emergency, call the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program at Night Passlock TM Park in will be watching turned with the Passlock vehicle. of theft-deterrent system. is Parking Lots Passlock... you have to lock it up and take them with you park ina lot where someone will gooff after the engine started. If the THEFT SYSTEM light comes on while the engine is running, a problem has been detected and the system 0 Lock all windows and lock your Your vehicle is ...
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... unlocks the transaxle. r I NOTICE: Holding your vehicle. go down as your shift lever to push-start any other position-- Starting Your Engine Move your engine gets warm. that's a in safety feature.To restart when you use ACC, push in START longer than for normal driving. Use this ...position if your Chevrolet (P) is use ON to PARK if your vehicle must be drained much sooner. I NOTICE: Don't try to shift to can damage your engine and releasethe switch. The ignition switch will the return to the right...
... unlocks the transaxle. r I NOTICE: Holding your vehicle. go down as your shift lever to push-start any other position-- Starting Your Engine Move your engine gets warm. that's a in safety feature.To restart when you use ACC, push in START longer than for normal driving. Use this ...position if your Chevrolet (P) is use ON to PARK if your vehicle must be drained much sooner. I NOTICE: Don't try to shift to can damage your engine and releasethe switch. The ignition switch will the return to the right...
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... the pedal about one -quarter of while you ever haveto have your accelerator pedal all way to START. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.If 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. Try pushing your vehicle towed, see the part of the key. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in your dealer. Before adding electrical equipment, check with ...
... the pedal about one -quarter of while you ever haveto have your accelerator pedal all way to START. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine.If 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. Try pushing your vehicle towed, see the part of the key. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in your dealer. Before adding electrical equipment, check with ...
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...excessive heat can damage yourstarter motor. 2. Try pushing your vehicle. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. 2-16 Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turnyour ignition key to 15 seconds. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to be flooded with too much sooner. If you don't, your as you could be ...drained much gasoline. Starting Your 3100 Engine 1. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you hold the key in the Index. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in START for longer than in 15...
...excessive heat can damage yourstarter motor. 2. Try pushing your vehicle. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. 2-16 Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turnyour ignition key to 15 seconds. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to be flooded with too much sooner. If you don't, your as you could be ...drained much gasoline. Starting Your 3100 Engine 1. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you hold the key in the Index. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in START for longer than in 15...
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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 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.
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... coolant heater plugged in area where you'll be sure to unplug and store the cord as it away from moving engine parts. Before starting the engine, be the parking your Chevrolet dealer in ? Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. The answer depends on the console between the seats...
... coolant heater plugged in area where you'll be sure to unplug and store the cord as it away from moving engine parts. Before starting the engine, be the parking your Chevrolet dealer in ? Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. The answer depends on the console between the seats...
Owner's Manual
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...Mud, Ice or Snow" in this gear back up. You or others could damage your parking brake and move theshift lever into PARK (P) -- Your Chevrolet has brake-transaxle a shift interlock. as you have to REVERSE (R) only after your front wheels. Then move the shift lever to PARK (P). Your ...vehicle roll. Ensure the shift lever is fullyin PARK (P) range before moving forward could be sure your vehicle when the engine is I f running , the vehiclecan move easily. REVERSE (R): Use this section. PARK ( ) This locks your vehicle is stopped. You have left the...
...Mud, Ice or Snow" in this gear back up. You or others could damage your parking brake and move theshift lever into PARK (P) -- Your Chevrolet has brake-transaxle a shift interlock. as you have to REVERSE (R) only after your front wheels. Then move the shift lever to PARK (P). Your ...vehicle roll. Ensure the shift lever is fullyin PARK (P) range before moving forward could be sure your vehicle when the engine is I f running , the vehiclecan move easily. REVERSE (R): Use this section. PARK ( ) This locks your vehicle is stopped. You have left the...
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... of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with a transaxle system sensor. I NOTICE: Damage to your transaxle caused shifting out by of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is seems to up ratherslowly, start or if it seems not to the next gear and have So, your vehicle serviced right away. Until then...or accelerator all the way down to shift gears as you go faster, something may be damaged. Shifting outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is "racing" (running high speed) is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could lose control and hit people or objects. Also, use ...
... of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) with a transaxle system sensor. I NOTICE: Damage to your transaxle caused shifting out by of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is seems to up ratherslowly, start or if it seems not to the next gear and have So, your vehicle serviced right away. Until then...or accelerator all the way down to shift gears as you go faster, something may be damaged. Shifting outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engine is "racing" (running high speed) is firmly on the brake pedal, your vehicle could lose control and hit people or objects. Also, use ...
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... of DRIVE (D): 0 FIRST (1): This position gives you even more than 25 miles (41 km), or atspeeds over55 mph (88 km/h), or you can damage your engine. 2-21 When going slowerthan 65 mph (105 km/h) or you can damage your transaxle. You can use your transaxle. When driving on very steep hills...
... of DRIVE (D): 0 FIRST (1): This position gives you even more than 25 miles (41 km), or atspeeds over55 mph (88 km/h), or you can damage your engine. 2-21 When going slowerthan 65 mph (105 km/h) or you can damage your transaxle. You can use your transaxle. When driving on very steep hills...
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You or others could be sure your vehicle won't move suddenly. If you have left engine running, the vehicle f the can move , even when you're on the lever. Hold the brake pedal down with your right and foot set . Move ...
You or others could be sure your vehicle won't move suddenly. If you have left engine running, the vehicle f the can move , even when you're on the lever. Hold the brake pedal down with your right and foot set . Move ...
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... you've moved the shift lever PARK (P), hold the into PARK (P) properly before you release the parking brake. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running Torque Lock If you are ready to drive, move the shift lever of rI A CAUTION: It can be dangerous leave your vehicle with... the pressure from PARK (P) withoutfirst pushing the button. This is not fully in the Index. Then, if you vehicle push yours a little uphill to engine running , could it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked intoPARK (P). 2-24 or others could move the see "Shifting IntoPARK (P)" in PARK ...
... you've moved the shift lever PARK (P), hold the into PARK (P) properly before you release the parking brake. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running Torque Lock If you are ready to drive, move the shift lever of rI A CAUTION: It can be dangerous leave your vehicle with... the pressure from PARK (P) withoutfirst pushing the button. This is not fully in the Index. Then, if you vehicle push yours a little uphill to engine running , could it means that the shift lever wasn't fully locked intoPARK (P). 2-24 or others could move the see "Shifting IntoPARK (P)" in PARK ...
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...driving over high points on the roador over road debris. Your vehicle was damaged in a garage with the engine running . NEVERpark in a collision. CAUdON: Idling the engine with is CO can come in the Index.) -- One place is coming if: in place can happen ...easily. carbon monoxide (CO), which you ever P l e to, here are some things to blow out anyCO; Engine Exhaust A CAUTION: Running Your Engine While You're Parked t Engine exhaust can cause unconsciousness death. Repairs weren't done correctly. and You might have exhaust coming into your into your ...
...driving over high points on the roador over road debris. Your vehicle was damaged in a garage with the engine running . NEVERpark in a collision. CAUdON: Idling the engine with is CO can come in the Index.) -- One place is coming if: in place can happen ...easily. carbon monoxide (CO), which you ever P l e to, here are some things to blow out anyCO; Engine Exhaust A CAUTION: Running Your Engine While You're Parked t Engine exhaust can cause unconsciousness death. Repairs weren't done correctly. and You might have exhaust coming into your into your ...
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You or others could be sure your vehicle won 't move, even when you're fairly on them e s t a of your vehicle when engine is not fully in PARK (P) with manual windows, use the window crank to be injured. If you have to. On a vehicle with the parking brake ... "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. Power Windows (If Equipped) The power window switches are parking on a hill and if you 've left the If engine running unless you are located on level ground,always set .Your vehicle can move . Windows Manual Windows It can be dangerousto get out of the...
You or others could be sure your vehicle won 't move, even when you're fairly on them e s t a of your vehicle when engine is not fully in PARK (P) with manual windows, use the window crank to be injured. If you have to. On a vehicle with the parking brake ... "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. Power Windows (If Equipped) The power window switches are parking on a hill and if you 've left the If engine running unless you are located on level ground,always set .Your vehicle can move . Windows Manual Windows It can be dangerousto get out of the...
Owner's Manual
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Warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you or also others from injury. you As will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come ... there may occur. 2-52 x 1000 RPM The tachometer shows your engineat speeds in revolutions per minute (rpm). I NOTICE: Do not run your engine speed in the red area, or engine damage may or is wrong beforeit becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your vehicle's functions...
Warning lights come on briefly when you start the engine just to let you or also others from injury. you As will see in the details on the next few pages, some warning lights come ... there may occur. 2-52 x 1000 RPM The tachometer shows your engineat speeds in revolutions per minute (rpm). I NOTICE: Do not run your engine speed in the red area, or engine damage may or is wrong beforeit becomes serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to your vehicle's functions...
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...readiness light should flash a few seconds. is Charging System Indicator Light The charging system indicator light will come on when you turn off all your engine, and it stays on,or comes on could indicate that It you turn the ignition keyON. Have your battery. for seconds when you have a... loose generator drive belt or another electrical problem. This light will be ready to show you start the on engine or comes on when are driving, your air bag you mustdrive a short distance with light on, be the certain to light doesn't come on...
...readiness light should flash a few seconds. is Charging System Indicator Light The charging system indicator light will come on when you turn off all your engine, and it stays on,or comes on could indicate that It you turn the ignition keyON. Have your battery. for seconds when you have a... loose generator drive belt or another electrical problem. This light will be ready to show you start the on engine or comes on when are driving, your air bag you mustdrive a short distance with light on, be the certain to light doesn't come on...