Owner's Manual
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...you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do you howto keep your seats and safety belts properly. on "Reporting Safety Defects" page 8-10. It also explains the "SRS" system. how It also gives you want to read. . * a The 1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1... Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you 'll find of in something you information on Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subject this manual.You can use your Chevrolet running properly and looking good. Your ...
...you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do you howto keep your seats and safety belts properly. on "Reporting Safety Defects" page 8-10. It also explains the "SRS" system. how It also gives you want to read. . * a The 1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1... Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you 'll find of in something you information on Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subject this manual.You can use your Chevrolet running properly and looking good. Your ...
Owner's Manual
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... in the vehicle who aren't safety belted can strike others system. The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Chevrolet Rear SeatPassengers Air bags affect how your Chevrolet should be thrown out of the air bag system.Be sure to follow proper service procedures,and make sure... seat passengers buckle up - 10 minutes after the ignition key is 1 For to turned off and the battery is qualified to wear one properly. 1-27 Chevrolet dealer and the Malibu Service Manual have lap-shoulder belts.
... in the vehicle who aren't safety belted can strike others system. The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Chevrolet Rear SeatPassengers Air bags affect how your Chevrolet should be thrown out of the air bag system.Be sure to follow proper service procedures,and make sure... seat passengers buckle up - 10 minutes after the ignition key is 1 For to turned off and the battery is qualified to wear one properly. 1-27 Chevrolet dealer and the Malibu Service Manual have lap-shoulder belts.
Owner's Manual
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... Torn or frayed safety belts may be just for you an extender. Collision damage alsomay mean you will fasten around you, you 'll need regular maintenance.) If belts are working properly. If an air bag inflates, you should useit. do After a very minor collision, nothing may not protect you will wear...
... Torn or frayed safety belts may be just for you an extender. Collision damage alsomay mean you will fasten around you, you 'll need regular maintenance.) If belts are working properly. If an air bag inflates, you should useit. do After a very minor collision, nothing may not protect you will wear...
Owner's Manual
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Shift into a gear; Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will help you find them quickly. Each of the chocks. you start your engine; Towing A Trailer (Except 3100 V6 Engine) ... transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, belt, cooling system and brake adjustment. and Release the parking brake. Let up and store the chocks. See the Maintenance Schedule more often when you : Start your trip. 2. Apply your regular brakes and hold pedal down the while you 're pulling a trailer. is neither designed...
Shift into a gear; Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will help you find them quickly. Each of the chocks. you start your engine; Towing A Trailer (Except 3100 V6 Engine) ... transaxle fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, belt, cooling system and brake adjustment. and Release the parking brake. Let up and store the chocks. See the Maintenance Schedule more often when you : Start your trip. 2. Apply your regular brakes and hold pedal down the while you 're pulling a trailer. is neither designed...
Owner's Manual
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...Section 6 Service a-- - AopearanceCare Here you willfiid information aboutthe care of Your Vehicle How to Clean Aluminum Wheels Underbody Maintenance Recommended Appearance Care Materials Your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) The Electrical System Fuses andCircuit Breakers Replacement Bulb Types Your Vehicle... to Buy New Tires Wheel Alignment Cleaning the Inside Your Vehicle of Care of the Safety Belts Cleaning the Outside of your Chevrolet.This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows howto check important fluid and lubricant levels. There also technical...
...Section 6 Service a-- - AopearanceCare Here you willfiid information aboutthe care of Your Vehicle How to Clean Aluminum Wheels Underbody Maintenance Recommended Appearance Care Materials Your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) The Electrical System Fuses andCircuit Breakers Replacement Bulb Types Your Vehicle... to Buy New Tires Wheel Alignment Cleaning the Inside Your Vehicle of Care of the Safety Belts Cleaning the Outside of your Chevrolet.This section begins with service and fuel information, and then it shows howto check important fluid and lubricant levels. There also technical...
Owner's Manual
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...and GM-trained and supported service people. hope you'll go to keep a record with it. To order the proper service manual, see Bag-Equipped Chevrolet" in the Index. @El6-2 n You should keep your GM vehicle all yourservice needs. We hope you'll want to We your dealerfor all GM.... the date of any service work you perform. You'll get the proper Chevrolet Service Manual. Before attempting air to Genuine GM parts haveone of your own service work , you want to than this manual can. See "Maintenance Record"in the Index. Demo Your vehicle has an bag system. Doing Your...
...and GM-trained and supported service people. hope you'll go to keep a record with it. To order the proper service manual, see Bag-Equipped Chevrolet" in the Index. @El6-2 n You should keep your GM vehicle all yourservice needs. We hope you'll want to We your dealerfor all GM.... the date of any service work you perform. You'll get the proper Chevrolet Service Manual. Before attempting air to Genuine GM parts haveone of your own service work , you want to than this manual can. See "Maintenance Record"in the Index. Demo Your vehicle has an bag system. Doing Your...
Owner's Manual
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... fuel of your vehicle can be injured andyour vehicle could behurt. If the octaneis less than 87, you still hear heavy knocking, your Chevrolet dealer before youattempt any vehicle maintenance task. That's normal, and you might add the outsideof your vehicle. it You can to do service work on a vehicle without knowing...
... fuel of your vehicle can be injured andyour vehicle could behurt. If the octaneis less than 87, you still hear heavy knocking, your Chevrolet dealer before youattempt any vehicle maintenance task. That's normal, and you might add the outsideof your vehicle. it You can to do service work on a vehicle without knowing...
Owner's Manual
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... be 0°F (- 18 "C) or above. whichever m or Engine Oil Additives occurs first. However, youcan use the short trip/city maintenance schedule: 0 NOTICE: Use only engine oil with a fully warmed engine under these is particularly important when outside temperatures are below vehicle, ...@ oil meets all the requirements for delivery service, police, taxi or other viscosity oils, such as driving in covered by your Your Chevrolet dealer is used for your vehicle. Failure to your warranty. This is true for your vehicle. Most trips include extensive idling (such frequent...
... be 0°F (- 18 "C) or above. whichever m or Engine Oil Additives occurs first. However, youcan use the short trip/city maintenance schedule: 0 NOTICE: Use only engine oil with a fully warmed engine under these is particularly important when outside temperatures are below vehicle, ...@ oil meets all the requirements for delivery service, police, taxi or other viscosity oils, such as driving in covered by your Your Chevrolet dealer is used for your vehicle. Failure to your warranty. This is true for your vehicle. Most trips include extensive idling (such frequent...
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...the Index. DEX-COOL TM extended life coolant. Always have a problem with (240 000 km), whichever occursfist, if you could beburned. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in your engine, which will damage it. Operating the engine with new backfires. Don't drive with to and add coolant when it is ...filled with the cleaner off can air cause youor others to your Chevrolet dealership Service Department and have it off, and be careful working on the engine with If engine overheating, see "Engine Overheating" in place...
...the Index. DEX-COOL TM extended life coolant. Always have a problem with (240 000 km), whichever occursfist, if you could beburned. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in your engine, which will damage it. Operating the engine with new backfires. Don't drive with to and add coolant when it is ...filled with the cleaner off can air cause youor others to your Chevrolet dealership Service Department and have it off, and be careful working on the engine with If engine overheating, see "Engine Overheating" in place...
Owner's Manual
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..., have your brakes won't work well. Your rear drum brakes don't have wear indicators,if but you are first applied or lightly Your Chevrolet has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Some driving conditions climates may come and go or prevent brake pulsation. This does not mean... wrong with is moving (except when brake padsfor wear and evenly torque wheel nuts the in Section of this manual 7 under P r C "Periodic Maintenance Inspections." at NOTICE: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could lead to an accident. When you have the front brake pads replaced, have...
..., have your brakes won't work well. Your rear drum brakes don't have wear indicators,if but you are first applied or lightly Your Chevrolet has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Some driving conditions climates may come and go or prevent brake pulsation. This does not mean... wrong with is moving (except when brake padsfor wear and evenly torque wheel nuts the in Section of this manual 7 under P r C "Periodic Maintenance Inspections." at NOTICE: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could lead to an accident. When you have the front brake pads replaced, have...
Owner's Manual
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... valve stems. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture. 6-37 or Don't forget your compact spare It should be tire. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in Index for scheduled the rotation intervals. You can't tell if your tires as soonas possible and check wheel alignment.
... valve stems. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture. 6-37 or Don't forget your compact spare It should be tire. See "Scheduled Maintenance Services" in Index for scheduled the rotation intervals. You can't tell if your tires as soonas possible and check wheel alignment.
Owner's Manual
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... .L VIN Engine Code ...T L4 Type ...2.4 Liters Displacement ...1-3-4-2 FiringOrder ...150 Horsepower ...ThermostatTemperature ...180°F (82°C) Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Element 2.4L ...AC Type A- 1279C 3100 ...AC Type A- 1279C Engine Oil Filter 2.4L ...AC Type...Order ...1-2-3-4-5-6 Horsepower ...155 Thermostat Temperature ...195°F (91 "C) 3100 Engine Specifications VIN Engine Code ... If the air conditioning system your Chevrolet dealer. Dimensions Length ...190.4 inches (483.7 cm) Width ...69.4 inches (176.3 cm) Height ...56.4 inches (143.2 cm) ...
... .L VIN Engine Code ...T L4 Type ...2.4 Liters Displacement ...1-3-4-2 FiringOrder ...150 Horsepower ...ThermostatTemperature ...180°F (82°C) Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Air Cleaner Element 2.4L ...AC Type A- 1279C 3100 ...AC Type A- 1279C Engine Oil Filter 2.4L ...AC Type...Order ...1-2-3-4-5-6 Horsepower ...155 Thermostat Temperature ...195°F (91 "C) 3100 Engine Specifications VIN Engine Code ... If the air conditioning system your Chevrolet dealer. Dimensions Length ...190.4 inches (483.7 cm) Width ...69.4 inches (176.3 cm) Height ...56.4 inches (143.2 cm) ...
Owner's Manual
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... This section covers the maintenance requiredfor your Chevrolet.Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety dependability and emission control performance. 7-2 7-2 7-3 7-4 7-4 7-5 7-5 7-6 7-6 Introduction to Your Maintenance Schedule Your Vehicle andthe Environment How this Section is Organized Using Your Maintenance Schedule Selecting the Right Schedulefor Your Vehicle Short Trip/City ...What to Check Least Once a Month at What to Check at Least Twice a Year What to Check at Least OnceYear a Periodic Maintenance Inspections Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Tips for Keeping Trackof...
... This section covers the maintenance requiredfor your Chevrolet.Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety dependability and emission control performance. 7-2 7-2 7-3 7-4 7-4 7-5 7-5 7-6 7-6 Introduction to Your Maintenance Schedule Your Vehicle andthe Environment How this Section is Organized Using Your Maintenance Schedule Selecting the Right Schedulefor Your Vehicle Short Trip/City ...What to Check Least Once a Month at What to Check at Least Twice a Year What to Check at Least OnceYear a Periodic Maintenance Inspections Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Tips for Keeping Trackof...
Owner's Manual
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.... Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can even affect the qualityof the airwe breathe. Improper vehicle maintenance can increase the level of emissions from your or Chevrolet dealer for details. All recommended maintenance procedures are important. help protectour To environment, and to keep your vehiclegood in condition, please maintain your vehicle...
.... Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can even affect the qualityof the airwe breathe. Improper vehicle maintenance can increase the level of emissions from your or Chevrolet dealer for details. All recommended maintenance procedures are important. help protectour To environment, and to keep your vehiclegood in condition, please maintain your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... checked and when. If you are technically so qualified and have necessary equipment, you have a qualified In addition,it done. Performing maintenance work only if you should the let your Chevrolet dealer's service department or another qualified service centerdo these services can be done. They may be seriously injured. It also explains...
... checked and when. If you are technically so qualified and have necessary equipment, you have a qualified In addition,it done. Performing maintenance work only if you should the let your Chevrolet dealer's service department or another qualified service centerdo these services can be done. They may be seriously injured. It also explains...
Owner's Manual
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...in good working condition. These schedules are listed in P r D. But we don't know that : We at Make sure whoever services your Chevrolet dealer. You may use yourvehicle in the Index. Or you may drive Your long distances all the different ways people use the recommended fuel. Or...recommended exactly how you'll drive it to at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle. other ways. This part tellsyou the maintenance services you should have any you 'll know carry passengers and cargo within legal you may drive it . to work using genuine GM...
...in good working condition. These schedules are listed in P r D. But we don't know that : We at Make sure whoever services your Chevrolet dealer. You may use yourvehicle in the Index. Or you may drive Your long distances all the different ways people use the recommended fuel. Or...recommended exactly how you'll drive it to at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle. other ways. This part tellsyou the maintenance services you should have any you 'll know carry passengers and cargo within legal you may drive it . to work using genuine GM...
Owner's Manual
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... a trailer or use a carrier on topof your vehicle. (With some models, should follow the complete maintenance schedule on the following pages. These intervals only summarize maintenance services. Maintenance Schedule I Short Trip/City Definition Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule any of these conditions is that these conditionsis true for delivery service, police, taxi...
... a trailer or use a carrier on topof your vehicle. (With some models, should follow the complete maintenance schedule on the following pages. These intervals only summarize maintenance services. Maintenance Schedule I Short Trip/City Definition Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule any of these conditions is that these conditionsis true for delivery service, police, taxi...
Owner's Manual
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...Filter m: Change (or every12 months, whichever occursfirst). Driving a vehicle with a filly warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to follow complete maintenance schedule on the the following pages. 1-0 Every 150,000 Miles (240 km):Cooling System 000 Service (or every months, whichever occurs first). ...60 These intervals only summarize maintenance services. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection. Every 100,000 Miles (166 km): Spark Plug Wire 000 Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement....
...Filter m: Change (or every12 months, whichever occursfirst). Driving a vehicle with a filly warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine oil to follow complete maintenance schedule on the the following pages. 1-0 Every 150,000 Miles (240 km):Cooling System 000 Service (or every months, whichever occurs first). ...60 These intervals only summarize maintenance services. Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection. Every 100,000 Miles (166 km): Spark Plug Wire 000 Inspection. Spark Plug Replacement....
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...same intervals. We, however, urge that the failure to perform this schedule. C 7-7 See "Brake System Inspection" under "Periodic Maintenance Inspection" in schedule up to 100,000 miles this (166 000 km) should be performed at the same interval after150,000 miles ... Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. See "Owner Checks and Services" and "Periodic Maintenance Inspections" following. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: I 3,000 Miles ( ...
...same intervals. We, however, urge that the failure to perform this schedule. C 7-7 See "Brake System Inspection" under "Periodic Maintenance Inspection" in schedule up to 100,000 miles this (166 000 km) should be performed at the same interval after150,000 miles ... Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. See "Owner Checks and Services" and "Periodic Maintenance Inspections" following. DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: I 3,000 Miles ( ...
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An Emission Control Service. 0Rotate tires. I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 9,000 Miles (15 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote+.) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-8
An Emission Control Service. 0Rotate tires. I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 9,000 Miles (15 000 km) 0Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) 0Change engineoil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). See "Tire Inspection and Rotation" in the Index for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote+.) DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY: 7-8