Owner's Manual
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...to read. if flat 6-1 7-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to get service and owner publications. . * a The 1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to...This section explains how tostart and operate your Chevrolet. 3-1 4- 1 5- 1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you information on Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subject this manual.You can use your Chevrolet running properly and looking good. Maintenance Schedule...
...to read. if flat 6-1 7-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to get service and owner publications. . * a The 1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to...This section explains how tostart and operate your Chevrolet. 3-1 4- 1 5- 1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you information on Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subject this manual.You can use your Chevrolet running properly and looking good. Maintenance Schedule...
Owner's Manual
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... support voluntary technician certification. GM GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name MALIBU are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. EA WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for Chevrolet Motor Division wheneverit appears in this manual in there if you If sell the vehicle, please leave this...
... support voluntary technician certification. GM GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name MALIBU are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. EA WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for Chevrolet Motor Division wheneverit appears in this manual in there if you If sell the vehicle, please leave this...
Owner's Manual
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... hurt you if you or the back of all others could hurt is controls for what you what the hazard is the Index in this Manual Many people read these cautions. Th Index we tell you what todo to tell you let this book. with a slash through it . It's an alphabetical... list of the manual. This safety Safety Warnings and Symbols symbol means "Don't,'' You will also find a circle find a number safety cautions in hazard. vi If you do this...
... hurt you if you or the back of all others could hurt is controls for what you what the hazard is the Index in this Manual Many people read these cautions. Th Index we tell you what todo to tell you let this book. with a slash through it . It's an alphabetical... list of the manual. This safety Safety Warnings and Symbols symbol means "Don't,'' You will also find a circle find a number safety cautions in hazard. vi If you do this...
Owner's Manual
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They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. When you read other manuals, you what to do to he avoid the damage. But the notice will find these notices: I NOTICE: These mean there something that could be costly. ...
They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. When you read other manuals, you what to do to he avoid the damage. But the notice will find these notices: I NOTICE: These mean there something that could be costly. ...
Owner's Manual
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Section 1 Seats and Seat Restraints Here you should do with air bags and safety belts. not 1-2 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5 1-8 1-11 1-12 1-15 Seats and Controls Manual Seats Power Seats Reclining Front Seatbacks Rear Seats Why Safety Belts Work Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts How to Wear Safety Belts Properly .... You can also learn about some things you 'll find information about the seats in Child Restraints Child Restraint Top Straps How to use your Chevrolet and how to Obtain a Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Parts After a Crash 1-1
Section 1 Seats and Seat Restraints Here you should do with air bags and safety belts. not 1-2 1-2 1-3 1-4 1-5 1-8 1-11 1-12 1-15 Seats and Controls Manual Seats Power Seats Reclining Front Seatbacks Rear Seats Why Safety Belts Work Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts How to Wear Safety Belts Properly .... You can also learn about some things you 'll find information about the seats in Child Restraints Child Restraint Top Straps How to use your Chevrolet and how to Obtain a Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Parts After a Crash 1-1
Owner's Manual
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... ,or make sure the seat is not moving . The sudden movement could startle and confuse you about reclining seatbacks and head restraints. how to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . Move the lever under the front sear IO unlock it . and also about the seats--
... ,or make sure the seat is not moving . The sudden movement could startle and confuse you about reclining seatbacks and head restraints. how to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . Move the lever under the front sear IO unlock it . and also about the seats--
Owner's Manual
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... theseareas aremore likely to ride in a crash and If you are in anyarea of a vehicle. Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of the manual tells you should not do with safetybelts. Don't let anyone ride where heor she can be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to...
... theseareas aremore likely to ride in a crash and If you are in anyarea of a vehicle. Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of the manual tells you should not do with safetybelts. Don't let anyone ride where heor she can be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to...
Owner's Manual
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... belts are different rules for Be aware that isn't your fault you and -your vehicle has. Being a good driver doesn't protect youfrom things beyond your Chevrolet, the part of home. I home, why should wear safety belts? We'll start with the driver position. @ If I'm a good driver, and never drive far from... lap-shoulder belt. Here's how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only people of (65 km/h). Adjust the seat (tosee how, see manual called "Children." Follow those rules for Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system.
... belts are different rules for Be aware that isn't your fault you and -your vehicle has. Being a good driver doesn't protect youfrom things beyond your Chevrolet, the part of home. I home, why should wear safety belts? We'll start with the driver position. @ If I'm a good driver, and never drive far from... lap-shoulder belt. Here's how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only people of (65 km/h). Adjust the seat (tosee how, see manual called "Children." Follow those rules for Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system.
Owner's Manual
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... air bag, it could seriously injure you if there is an air bag readiness light on the right front passenger's safety belt. 1-22 of this manual called "Children" and the caution label on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. Always wear your vehicle. An inflating air bag can...
... air bag, it could seriously injure you if there is an air bag readiness light on the right front passenger's safety belt. 1-22 of this manual called "Children" and the caution label on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. Always wear your vehicle. An inflating air bag can...
Owner's Manual
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... may haveto replace the air system. Additional windshield breakage may not inflate, you damage the covering the driver'sor the for work properly. The service manual for the A new system will include air bag modules and right front passenger's air bag. bag moduleand the instrument panel for your break the air...
... may haveto replace the air system. Additional windshield breakage may not inflate, you damage the covering the driver'sor the for work properly. The service manual for the A new system will include air bag modules and right front passenger's air bag. bag moduleand the instrument panel for your break the air...
Owner's Manual
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You don't want the system to seat arehurt more oftenin crashes than those who are Owner Publications" in the Index. Chevrolet dealer and the Malibu Service Manual have lap-shoulder belts. are inflate while someoneis working on your vehicle. Theyare probably part of the vehiclein a crash. to ...Outside Passenger Positions Lap-Shoulder Belt The positions next to wear one properly. 1-27 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 the...
You don't want the system to seat arehurt more oftenin crashes than those who are Owner Publications" in the Index. Chevrolet dealer and the Malibu Service Manual have lap-shoulder belts. are inflate while someoneis working on your vehicle. Theyare probably part of the vehiclein a crash. to ...Outside Passenger Positions Lap-Shoulder Belt The positions next to wear one properly. 1-27 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 the...
Owner's Manual
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... the shift leverto PARK (P). you've left the If engine running unless you 're pulling a trailer, also see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Windows Manual Windows It can be dangerousto get out of the driver's door.In addition, each window. You or others could be sure your vehicle when engine... is not fully in the Index. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in PARK (P) with manual windows, use the window crank to be injured. On a vehicle with the parking brake firmly set yourparking brake and move , even when you're ...
... the shift leverto PARK (P). you've left the If engine running unless you 're pulling a trailer, also see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. Windows Manual Windows It can be dangerousto get out of the driver's door.In addition, each window. You or others could be sure your vehicle when engine... is not fully in the Index. See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in PARK (P) with manual windows, use the window crank to be injured. On a vehicle with the parking brake firmly set yourparking brake and move , even when you're ...
Owner's Manual
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This mirror can be adjusted so you can just see out the back window. Mirrors Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror Manual Remote Control Mirror The outside mirror with the control lever on the driver's door. To adjust your vehicle when are sitting of the mirror, adjust ...
This mirror can be adjusted so you can just see out the back window. Mirrors Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror Manual Remote Control Mirror The outside mirror with the control lever on the driver's door. To adjust your vehicle when are sitting of the mirror, adjust ...
Owner's Manual
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... may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt already buckled. Please follow this manual's advice. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light willcome on. 2-53 So please getto know there...
... may be a problem, check the section that tells you what to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt already buckled. Please follow this manual's advice. Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light willcome on. 2-53 So please getto know there...
Owner's Manual
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... fixed so it will stay on briefly when you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your regular brakes. It means that your Chevrolet needs service.the regular If brake system warning light isn't on, you still have brakes, but you turn the ignition key ON. off . Engine Coolant... under normal driving conditions,you heara chime, your vehicle and turn the engine as soon as possible and off In "Problems on the Road," this manual shows what to reset the system. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, the light comes on and you should pull off the...
... fixed so it will stay on briefly when you don't have anti-lock brakes and there's a problem with your regular brakes. It means that your Chevrolet needs service.the regular If brake system warning light isn't on, you still have brakes, but you turn the ignition key ON. off . Engine Coolant... under normal driving conditions,you heara chime, your vehicle and turn the engine as soon as possible and off In "Problems on the Road," this manual shows what to reset the system. If the gage pointer moves into the red area, the light comes on and you should pull off the...
Owner's Manual
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... BASS and TREB knobs. When you 're not using them. Whenyou use this control, the radio's AUTO TONE setting will switch to manual and the AUTO TONE display will blank. Turn the knob clockwisefor the right speakers and counterclockwise for the left speakers. The middle position balances... and jazz stations. Push these knobs back their stored positions when into you use thiscontrol, the radio's AUTO TONE setting will switch to manual and the AUTO TONE display will blank. Tone control will blank. Turn the so knob clockwise to increase treble and counterclockwise to front speakers...
... BASS and TREB knobs. When you 're not using them. Whenyou use this control, the radio's AUTO TONE setting will switch to manual and the AUTO TONE display will blank. Turn the knob clockwisefor the right speakers and counterclockwise for the left speakers. The middle position balances... and jazz stations. Push these knobs back their stored positions when into you use thiscontrol, the radio's AUTO TONE setting will switch to manual and the AUTO TONE display will blank. Tone control will blank. Turn the so knob clockwise to increase treble and counterclockwise to front speakers...
Owner's Manual
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... Press be displayed whenever the tuner is in the desired station. 4. Turn the so knob clockwise to increase bass and counterclockwise to your to manual and the AUTO TONE display will appear on the display. go or noisy, you use this knob lightly it button. Push these knobs back...of station selected. If a stationis weak go TREB: Press this control, the radio's you set up to stop for seconds. The radio willgo to manual and the AUTO TONE display will switch to a station, stop scanning. Press and hold of stored on to listen each pushbutton. P.SCAN: Press this...
... Press be displayed whenever the tuner is in the desired station. 4. Turn the so knob clockwise to increase bass and counterclockwise to your to manual and the AUTO TONE display will appear on the display. go or noisy, you use this knob lightly it button. Push these knobs back...of station selected. If a stationis weak go TREB: Press this control, the radio's you set up to stop for seconds. The radio willgo to manual and the AUTO TONE display will switch to a station, stop scanning. Press and hold of stored on to listen each pushbutton. P.SCAN: Press this...
Owner's Manual
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... Rear Loading ~ - -.r Vehicle I I Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry. RR. IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1128KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION I , MAX. I FRT. WT. The Tire-Loading Information label found on your vehicle and the in total weight that you can be covered...
... Rear Loading ~ - -.r Vehicle I I Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry. RR. IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1128KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION I , MAX. I FRT. WT. The Tire-Loading Information label found on your vehicle and the in total weight that you can be covered...
Owner's Manual
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Things that all hitch nuts and bolts 4. Let up and store the chocks. Stop and have someone pick up on this manual, the Index and will need service more for on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer clear of these sections before you : Start your ...
Things that all hitch nuts and bolts 4. Let up and store the chocks. Stop and have someone pick up on this manual, the Index and will need service more for on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer clear of these sections before you : Start your ...
Owner's Manual
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... tow your vehicle without damage. (See "Roadside Assistance" the Index.) in this manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations. The make, model and yearof your Malibu. The operator want to may not becorrect. Towing Your Vehicle Try to havea Chevrolet dealer or professional towing a service tow your vehicle. If there was an accident...
... tow your vehicle without damage. (See "Roadside Assistance" the Index.) in this manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations. The make, model and yearof your Malibu. The operator want to may not becorrect. Towing Your Vehicle Try to havea Chevrolet dealer or professional towing a service tow your vehicle. If there was an accident...