Owner's Manual
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...7-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and to use your audio system. . * a The 1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to get service and owner publications. It also explains the "SRS...or overheated engine,etc. on Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subject this manual.You can use . 8-1 9- 1 Customer Assistance Information This section tells you howto keep your Chevrolet. 3-1 4- 1 5- 1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you ...
...7-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and to use your audio system. . * a The 1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to get service and owner publications. It also explains the "SRS...or overheated engine,etc. on Index Here's an alphabetical listing almost every subject this manual.You can use . 8-1 9- 1 Customer Assistance Information This section tells you howto keep your Chevrolet. 3-1 4- 1 5- 1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you ...
Owner's Manual
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...AUTOMOTIVE r We support voluntary technician certification. Please keep this manual your Chevrolet, so it will be in so the new it owner can use it. This manual includes the latest information at the time it when you...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 ever need it the was printed. SERVICE EXCELLENCE For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual...
...AUTOMOTIVE r We support voluntary technician certification. Please keep this manual your Chevrolet, so it will be in so the new it owner can use it. This manual includes the latest information at the time it when you...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 ever need it the was printed. SERVICE EXCELLENCE For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual...
Owner's Manual
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...'ll find a number safety cautions in hazard. what the hazard is the Index in this ,it . of the manual. If you don't, you or other people. with a slash through it in the manual, and the page number where you'll You will also find a circle find it will find you or the... could be hurt. If you do this," or "Don't We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you let this Manual Many people read these cautions. Please read their owner's manual from beginning to explain things quickly. vi that pictures and words work together to end when they first receive their new...
...'ll find a number safety cautions in hazard. what the hazard is the Index in this ,it . of the manual. If you don't, you or other people. with a slash through it in the manual, and the page number where you'll You will also find a circle find it will find you or the... could be hurt. If you do this," or "Don't We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you let this Manual Many people read these cautions. Please read their owner's manual from beginning to explain things quickly. vi that pictures and words work together to end when they first receive their new...
Owner's Manual
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...procedures,and make sure the personperforming work for you are Owner Publications" in the vehicle who aren't safety belted can still inflate during improper service. Chevrolet dealer and the Malibu Service Manual have lap-shoulder belts. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and in the Index. Avoid yellow connectors...do so. And they can be serviced. I F up ! Here's how to There are inflate while someoneis working on your Chevrolet should be injured if you is qualified to seat arehurt more oftenin crashes than those who are partsof the air bag system in ...
...procedures,and make sure the personperforming work for you are Owner Publications" in the vehicle who aren't safety belted can still inflate during improper service. Chevrolet dealer and the Malibu Service Manual have lap-shoulder belts. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and in the Index. Avoid yellow connectors...do so. And they can be serviced. I F up ! Here's how to There are inflate while someoneis working on your Chevrolet should be injured if you is qualified to seat arehurt more oftenin crashes than those who are partsof the air bag system in ...
Owner's Manual
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... gives you important information about the numberof people that you can be covered by your vehicle. WT. CTR. IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1128KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION I Two labels on your vehicle from the Rear Loading ~ - -.r Vehicle I I , MAX. I NOTICE: Do not tow your vehicle show how much weight it...
... gives you important information about the numberof people that you can be covered by your vehicle. WT. CTR. IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1128KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION I Two labels on your vehicle from the Rear Loading ~ - -.r Vehicle I I , MAX. I NOTICE: Do not tow your vehicle show how much weight it...
Owner's Manual
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...ll go to We your dealerfor all yourservice needs. We hope you'll want 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 GM. Before attempting air to Genuine GM parts haveone of these... marks: do your own service work, "Servicing Your Air see "Service and Owner Publications'' in the Index. Service Your Chevrolet dealer knows your vehicle best and wants youto be happy with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of...
...ll go to We your dealerfor all yourservice needs. We hope you'll want 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 GM. Before attempting air to Genuine GM parts haveone of these... marks: do your own service work, "Servicing Your Air see "Service and Owner Publications'' in the Index. Service Your Chevrolet dealer knows your vehicle best and wants youto be happy with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of...
Owner's Manual
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... which could cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See "Service and Owner Inspect the throttle linkage interference or binding, for instance, each spring Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection and fall). Replace parts as open... tearsor leakage. You may be performed at once. Look for surface condition. You should be Throttle Linkage Inspection found in a GM service manual. Replace any necessary repairs are department or other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake,etc. cracked, swollen or ...
... which could cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See "Service and Owner Inspect the throttle linkage interference or binding, for instance, each spring Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection and fall). Replace parts as open... tearsor leakage. You may be performed at once. Look for surface condition. You should be Throttle Linkage Inspection found in a GM service manual. Replace any necessary repairs are department or other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake,etc. cracked, swollen or ...
Owner's Manual
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...Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 ColonelSam Drive Oshawa, OntarioLlH 8P7 Transport Canada Box 8880 Ottawa, OntarioKlG 352 Ordering Service and Owner Public..I _Insin Canada Service manuals, service bulletins, owner's manuals and other service literatureare available for purchase for in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited.You may write to: ...-free telephone number ordering information for all current and past model General Motors vehicles. Please call us at 1-800-222-1020 or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O.
...Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 ColonelSam Drive Oshawa, OntarioLlH 8P7 Transport Canada Box 8880 Ottawa, OntarioKlG 352 Ordering Service and Owner Public..I _Insin Canada Service manuals, service bulletins, owner's manuals and other service literatureare available for purchase for in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited.You may write to: ...-free telephone number ordering information for all current and past model General Motors vehicles. Please call us at 1-800-222-1020 or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O.
Owner's Manual
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... transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $40.00 In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner's Manual and Warranty Booklet. of The owner's manual will include the Mainten electrical, steering, body, etc. 1997 CHEVROLET/GEO SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORM The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by O the Service Publication...
... transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $40.00 In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner's Manual and Warranty Booklet. of The owner's manual will include the Mainten electrical, steering, body, etc. 1997 CHEVROLET/GEO SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORM The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by O the Service Publication...
Owner's Manual
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...parts ...6-62 l MaintenanceRecord ...7-43 Maintenanceschedule ...7-1 7-2 Introduction ...Long Tripmighway Definition ...7-6 7-6 Long Tripmighway Intervals ...Owner Checks and Services ...7-37 Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...7-41 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...7-42 Scheduled Maintenance Services...7-4 ...Leaving Your Vehicle ...2-6 Leaving Your Vehicle with a Trailer ...2-57 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...1-2 ManualFrontSeat ...Manual Remote Control Mirror ...2-40 Methanol ...6-4 Mirror Reading Lamps ...2-39 Mirrors ...2-40 Convex Outside ...2-41 Inside Daymight Rearview ...2-40 2-40...
...parts ...6-62 l MaintenanceRecord ...7-43 Maintenanceschedule ...7-1 7-2 Introduction ...Long Tripmighway Definition ...7-6 7-6 Long Tripmighway Intervals ...Owner Checks and Services ...7-37 Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...7-41 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...7-42 Scheduled Maintenance Services...7-4 ...Leaving Your Vehicle ...2-6 Leaving Your Vehicle with a Trailer ...2-57 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...1-2 ManualFrontSeat ...Manual Remote Control Mirror ...2-40 Methanol ...6-4 Mirror Reading Lamps ...2-39 Mirrors ...2-40 Convex Outside ...2-41 Inside Daymight Rearview ...2-40 2-40...
Owner's Manual
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... Steam ... Doing Your Own ...6-2 Service and Appearance Care ...Service and Owner Publications ...8-12 Ordering in Canada ...8- 12 8- 12 Service Publications ...Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Chevrolet ...1-27 6-50 Sheet Metal Damage ...ShiftLever ...2-23 Shifting Automatic Transaxle ......2- 19 2-23 Into Park (P) ...2-25 Out of Park ...Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ...1- 15 SignalingTurns ...2-29 Skidding ...4- 13 Sound Equipment. Ordering ...8- 12 6-2 Work. Ordering ...8- 12 Manuals....
... Steam ... Doing Your Own ...6-2 Service and Appearance Care ...Service and Owner Publications ...8-12 Ordering in Canada ...8- 12 8- 12 Service Publications ...Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Chevrolet ...1-27 6-50 Sheet Metal Damage ...ShiftLever ...2-23 Shifting Automatic Transaxle ......2- 19 2-23 Into Park (P) ...2-25 Out of Park ...Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ...1- 15 SignalingTurns ...2-29 Skidding ...4- 13 Sound Equipment. Ordering ...8- 12 6-2 Work. Ordering ...8- 12 Manuals....
Owner's Manual
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0 Service Station Checkpoints COOLANT SURGE TANK 2.4L ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK P6-12 FUEL 3100 ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK SECONDARY I1 , I I I I WINDSHIELD / FLUID RESERVOIR P6-23 BAlTERY P6-28 I HOOD RELEASE P6-8 TRUNK RELEASE P2-10 TIRES P6-35 For detailed information, refer tothe page number listed,or see the Indexin the back of the owner's manual. 9-12
0 Service Station Checkpoints COOLANT SURGE TANK 2.4L ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK P6-12 FUEL 3100 ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK SECONDARY I1 , I I I I WINDSHIELD / FLUID RESERVOIR P6-23 BAlTERY P6-28 I HOOD RELEASE P6-8 TRUNK RELEASE P2-10 TIRES P6-35 For detailed information, refer tothe page number listed,or see the Indexin the back of the owner's manual. 9-12