Owner's Manual
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... to get service and owner publications. Features and Controls This section explains how tostart and operate your Chevrolet. 3-1 4- 1 5- 1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to use . 8-1 9- 1 Customer Assistance Information This section tells you howto keep your Chevrolet running properly and looking good. . * a The 1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems...
... to get service and owner publications. Features and Controls This section explains how tostart and operate your Chevrolet. 3-1 4- 1 5- 1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to use . 8-1 9- 1 Customer Assistance Information This section tells you howto keep your Chevrolet running properly and looking good. . * a The 1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems...
Owner's Manual
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... explain things quickly. Please read their new vehicle. It's an alphabetical list of all others could hurt is the Index in this happen." about the features and These mean there sometnmg that could be hurt. This safety Safety Warnings and Symbols symbol means "Don't,'' You will help avoid reduce the or...
... explain things quickly. Please read their new vehicle. It's an alphabetical list of all others could hurt is the Index in this happen." about the features and These mean there sometnmg that could be hurt. This safety Safety Warnings and Symbols symbol means "Don't,'' You will help avoid reduce the or...
Owner's Manual
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Section 2 Features and Controls Here you have a problem. and what to Use the High/Low Beam Headlamp Changer Windshield Wipers and Fluid Using Cruise Control Exterior Lamps ... Your Windows Adjusting the Tilt Steering Wheel Functions of the Multifunction Lever How to if you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Chevrolet, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained the instrument panel and warning systems that tell you if everything is are the working...
Section 2 Features and Controls Here you have a problem. and what to Use the High/Low Beam Headlamp Changer Windshield Wipers and Fluid Using Cruise Control Exterior Lamps ... Your Windows Adjusting the Tilt Steering Wheel Functions of the Multifunction Lever How to if you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Chevrolet, and information on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained the instrument panel and warning systems that tell you if everything is are the working...
Owner's Manual
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I NOTICE: When a new Chevrolet delivered, thedealer removes is used for the ignition andal other locks. have one made easily using this plug. Each plug has a key on it that ... your key, you'll be sure you ever lock your dealer a code or qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Your vehicle has a number new features that tells your keys inside. One key is the key plug from the key, and givesit to the first owner. Keep the plugs in . may...
I NOTICE: When a new Chevrolet delivered, thedealer removes is used for the ignition andal other locks. have one made easily using this plug. Each plug has a key on it that ... your key, you'll be sure you ever lock your dealer a code or qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Your vehicle has a number new features that tells your keys inside. One key is the key plug from the key, and givesit to the first owner. Keep the plugs in . may...
Owner's Manual
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Push the down on it to If open the door from the inside when this feature is on : 1. use .you will come on until the doors are closed properly, the ignition is in use the security locks: 1. Close the door. on ... a chime. The rear doorsof your vehicle is not closed and completely latched. Then open a rear door when the security lock is located onthe inside . Your Chevrolet is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from the inside of your vehicle from the driver orfront passenger doorlock switch. NEUTRAL...
Push the down on it to If open the door from the inside when this feature is on : 1. use .you will come on until the doors are closed properly, the ignition is in use the security locks: 1. Close the door. on ... a chime. The rear doorsof your vehicle is not closed and completely latched. Then open a rear door when the security lock is located onthe inside . Your Chevrolet is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from the inside of your vehicle from the driver orfront passenger doorlock switch. NEUTRAL...
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...two hand-held transmitters. should let adults and You older children know how these security locks work normally. receiver, whichis located in to If your Chevrolet has this option, you are leaving your vehicle, open from it illuminates the interior the outside. lights for the other rear door. Do the ...same for a set the locksfrom the inside, then get out and close the door. If you don't cancel the security lock feature, adults or Keyless Entry System Equipped) (If older children who ride the rear won't be able open in The rear doors will now work , ...
...two hand-held transmitters. should let adults and You older children know how these security locks work normally. receiver, whichis located in to If your Chevrolet has this option, you are leaving your vehicle, open from it illuminates the interior the outside. lights for the other rear door. Do the ...same for a set the locksfrom the inside, then get out and close the door. If you don't cancel the security lock feature, adults or Keyless Entry System Equipped) (If older children who ride the rear won't be able open in The rear doors will now work , ...
Owner's Manual
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... the of the instrument panel, to trunk lid latch. 2-10 It can 't seeor smell You CO. Make sure the lockout feature is in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). The switch is lockout feature to its highest speed with the setting on or under the way. It can come into your heating or cooling the...
... the of the instrument panel, to trunk lid latch. 2-10 It can 't seeor smell You CO. Make sure the lockout feature is in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). The switch is lockout feature to its highest speed with the setting on or under the way. It can come into your heating or cooling the...
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... When the lockout is on, the remote trunk release switch on , slide the switch all the way to the right. When you park your Chevrolet and open driver's the door, you leave your vehicle with keyless entry transmitter equipped). To turn the lockout off, slide the switch all the ... steal. the (if 2-11 I Vehicle theftis big business, especially in the Ignition If you 'll hear a chime reminding to remove your Chevrolet has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing put onit can makeit we impossible to the left. However, there are ways you . Alwaysdo it 's an -easy...
... When the lockout is on, the remote trunk release switch on , slide the switch all the way to the right. When you park your Chevrolet and open driver's the door, you leave your vehicle with keyless entry transmitter equipped). To turn the lockout off, slide the switch all the ... steal. the (if 2-11 I Vehicle theftis big business, especially in the Ignition If you 'll hear a chime reminding to remove your Chevrolet has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing put onit can makeit we impossible to the left. However, there are ways you . Alwaysdo it 's an -easy...
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... towed, but nevert y to PARK or NEUTRAL (N). (P) Your engine won't start your vehicle. This positionis also wherethe key returns after you start your Chevrolet (P) is running , you 're already moving . The switch stays inON when the engine is moving , use things like the radio and windshield wipers ... pedal, turn your operate your starter motor. 2-14 The idle speed will the return to display ignition key toSTART. that's a in safety feature.To restart when you use ACC, push in START longer than for normal driving. And the excessive heat can 1. go down as your vehicle...
... towed, but nevert y to PARK or NEUTRAL (N). (P) Your engine won't start your vehicle. This positionis also wherethe key returns after you start your Chevrolet (P) is running , you 're already moving . The switch stays inON when the engine is moving , use things like the radio and windshield wipers ... pedal, turn your operate your starter motor. 2-14 The idle speed will the return to display ignition key toSTART. that's a in safety feature.To restart when you use ACC, push in START longer than for normal driving. And the excessive heat can 1. go down as your vehicle...
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...section shows hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down on the parking brake pedal with your left foot. This feature is only improved traction only when for me road surface is slippery and not intended for is continuous useor when the vehicle is stuck in... Parking Brake If you that the parking brakestill on a hill, see are towing a trailer and parking on is NOTICE: ~ Driving with a second-gear start feature. If the ignition on, is the brake system warning light will sound warning you are To set the parking brake, "Towing a Trailer" in SECOND (2) gear...
...section shows hold the regular brake pedal down with your right foot. Push down on the parking brake pedal with your left foot. This feature is only improved traction only when for me road surface is slippery and not intended for is continuous useor when the vehicle is stuck in... Parking Brake If you that the parking brakestill on a hill, see are towing a trailer and parking on is NOTICE: ~ Driving with a second-gear start feature. If the ignition on, is the brake system warning light will sound warning you are To set the parking brake, "Towing a Trailer" in SECOND (2) gear...
Owner's Manual
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... legs more room when you drive. to a comfortable level, then release the lever lock the wheel in place. The drivercan still control all theway down feature. your to the You can also raise itto the highest level give your steering wheel. Move the steering wheel to 2-2s Lock Out Switch The...
... legs more room when you drive. to a comfortable level, then release the lever lock the wheel in place. The drivercan still control all theway down feature. your to the You can also raise itto the highest level give your steering wheel. Move the steering wheel to 2-2s Lock Out Switch The...
Owner's Manual
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... the stalk by with the wiper symbol on the turn signal lever backward. you want to low beam, pull the turn signal/multifunction lever. This feature lets you use it, pull the turn signal/multifunction lever toward drivers won't see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in front you that you until the...
... the stalk by with the wiper symbol on the turn signal lever backward. you want to low beam, pull the turn signal/multifunction lever. This feature lets you use it, pull the turn signal/multifunction lever toward drivers won't see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers" in front you that you until the...
Owner's Manual
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.... time you do this , you do this , your vehicle will slow off your speed. When you take your foot the pedal, your speed. The accelerate feature will work after you want , then release it . course, applying the brake Of takes you earlier. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two...
.... time you do this , you do this , your vehicle will slow off your speed. When you take your foot the pedal, your speed. The accelerate feature will work after you want , then release it . course, applying the brake Of takes you earlier. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control There are two...
Owner's Manual
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Battery Saver Your Chevrolet is opened. This will turnon the light. The battery saver feature will turn on when the ignition is opened . The DOOR position will also be turned off , the lamps willfade out after 20 minutes. the ignition ...) Press the switchon the lowerfront portion of the switch to provide an illuminated exit. left on the light whenever a door is equipped witha battery saver feature designed to turn the lampoff. When any interior lamp (trunk, reading, footwell or glove box) is left The switch on 15 seconds after your key...
Battery Saver Your Chevrolet is opened. This will turnon the light. The battery saver feature will turn on when the ignition is opened . The DOOR position will also be turned off , the lamps willfade out after 20 minutes. the ignition ...) Press the switchon the lowerfront portion of the switch to provide an illuminated exit. left on the light whenever a door is equipped witha battery saver feature designed to turn the lampoff. When any interior lamp (trunk, reading, footwell or glove box) is left The switch on 15 seconds after your key...
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...Kits 3- 14 3-18 3- 19 3-22 3-22 3-22 3-23 3-24 3-24 A Stereo withCD and ATC " Remote Cassette Player Theft-Deterrent Feature Adding Sound Equipment to audio systems offered with your vehicle. 3-2 3-2 3-4 3-4 3-5 3-6 3-7 3-7 3-9 3-13 Climate Controls Air Conditioning Heating Tips... for Defogging and Defrosting Rear Window Defogger Ventilation System and Tips Setting theClock A " Stereo A Stereo with your Chevrolet. U Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section, you'll find out how operate the comfort control and to Your Vehicle ...
...Kits 3- 14 3-18 3- 19 3-22 3-22 3-22 3-23 3-24 3-24 A Stereo withCD and ATC " Remote Cassette Player Theft-Deterrent Feature Adding Sound Equipment to audio systems offered with your vehicle. 3-2 3-2 3-4 3-4 3-5 3-6 3-7 3-7 3-9 3-13 Climate Controls Air Conditioning Heating Tips... for Defogging and Defrosting Rear Window Defogger Ventilation System and Tips Setting theClock A " Stereo A Stereo with your Chevrolet. U Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section, you'll find out how operate the comfort control and to Your Vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
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... it . When returns, release the button. Repeat the steps each station a few seconds, for that best suits the type station selected. SCV: Your system has a feature called Speed-Compensated-Volume (SCV). the volume at level should always sound same toyou as youdrive, SCV. SEEK: Press the right or arrow to go...
... it . When returns, release the button. Repeat the steps each station a few seconds, for that best suits the type station selected. SCV: Your system has a feature called Speed-Compensated-Volume (SCV). the volume at level should always sound same toyou as youdrive, SCV. SEEK: Press the right or arrow to go...
Owner's Manual
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Press P.SCAN or one of the pushbuttons again stop to decrease bass. The channel number will appearon the display. AUTO TONE: This feature allowsyou to choose preset bass and treble equalization settings designed for the left speakers. Setting theTone BASS: Press this knob lightly it extends. Turn the ...
Press P.SCAN or one of the pushbuttons again stop to decrease bass. The channel number will appearon the display. AUTO TONE: This feature allowsyou to choose preset bass and treble equalization settings designed for the left speakers. Setting theTone BASS: Press this knob lightly it extends. Turn the ...
Owner's Manual
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... It is pressed. 3-13 radio The will remain active until EJECT is possible to useCD adapter kit with the radio off . The override feature will play tapes, but you should cleanit as soon as possible to prevent damage to be activated with an arrow will flashfor two seconds indicating... the feature is on the display. 00 (5): Press TAPE AUX: Press this button to change to for five seconds. 4. The radio will appear on . The...
... It is pressed. 3-13 radio The will remain active until EJECT is possible to useCD adapter kit with the radio off . The override feature will play tapes, but you should cleanit as soon as possible to prevent damage to be activated with an arrow will flashfor two seconds indicating... the feature is on the display. 00 (5): Press TAPE AUX: Press this button to change to for five seconds. 4. The radio will appear on . The...
Owner's Manual
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... back into stored its position when you drive. AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control(If Equipped) SCV: Your system has a feature called Speed-Compensated-Volume (SCV). Move the control ring behind the upper knob clockwise to so choose radio stations. Each notch on and off , the...
... back into stored its position when you drive. AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and Automatic Tone Control(If Equipped) SCV: Your system has a feature called Speed-Compensated-Volume (SCV). Move the control ring behind the upper knob clockwise to so choose radio stations. Each notch on and off , the...
Owner's Manual
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... a Compact Disc Insert a disc partway the slot, label side up. The disc display will return to left speakers. It is upside down. AUTO TONE:This feature allows you first press AUTO TONE. If the PREV button is dirty, scratched or wet. The middle position balances the sound between speakers. If the...
... a Compact Disc Insert a disc partway the slot, label side up. The disc display will return to left speakers. It is upside down. AUTO TONE:This feature allows you first press AUTO TONE. If the PREV button is dirty, scratched or wet. The middle position balances the sound between speakers. If the...