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i . * a The 1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your audio system. 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 information on the Road This ...almost every subject this manual.You can use . 8-1 9- 1 Customer Assistance Information This section tells you howto keep your Chevrolet running properly and looking good. if flat 6-1 7-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to contact...
i . * a The 1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your audio system. 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 information on the Road This ...almost every subject this manual.You can use . 8-1 9- 1 Customer Assistance Information This section tells you howto keep your Chevrolet running properly and looking good. if flat 6-1 7-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to contact...
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... Ltd. 1500 Bonhill Rd. GM GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name MALIBU are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. Please keep this manual your Chevrolet, so it will be in there if you ever need it the was ... Motorsof Canada Limited" for AUTOMOTIVE r We support voluntary technician certification. EA WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for Chevrolet Motor Division wheneverit appears in to product after that time without further notice. We reserve the right make changes in this manual...
... Ltd. 1500 Bonhill Rd. GM GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name MALIBU are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. Please keep this manual your Chevrolet, so it will be in there if you ever need it the was ... Motorsof Canada Limited" for AUTOMOTIVE r We support voluntary technician certification. EA WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for Chevrolet Motor Division wheneverit appears in to product after that time without further notice. We reserve the right make changes in this manual...
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... "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 a proud history of performance and value. the familyof Chevrolet owners. That kind of reception from making carriages to making cars, forming half... the team that gave birth to the largest in autumotive family the world -- The Heritageof Chevrolet The dynamic William C. "Billy" Durant shifted gears from auto ownersis unmatched by any other half o the team, f at the wheel of...
... "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 a proud history of performance and value. the familyof Chevrolet owners. That kind of reception from making carriages to making cars, forming half... the team that gave birth to the largest in autumotive family the world -- The Heritageof Chevrolet The dynamic William C. "Billy" Durant shifted gears from auto ownersis unmatched by any other half o the team, f at the wheel of...
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... Synchro-Mesh transmission and offered a host o f accessories -- We're proud to continue that for years "Genuine Chevrolet" has been America's automobile. Every decade, Chevrolet has reinforced its heritage of created for the racetrack like the legendary Corvette and Camaro, or of affordable performance with ...quality and value crafted I I iv whether bred for the pleasure the open road. The Chevrolet blend of value and performance has become an American tradition -- including such niceties as a clock! I I : I I I I : I I into ...
... Synchro-Mesh transmission and offered a host o f accessories -- We're proud to continue that for years "Genuine Chevrolet" has been America's automobile. Every decade, Chevrolet has reinforced its heritage of created for the racetrack like the legendary Corvette and Camaro, or of affordable performance with ...quality and value crafted I I iv whether bred for the pleasure the open road. The Chevrolet blend of value and performance has become an American tradition -- including such niceties as a clock! I I : I I I I : I I into ...
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I I 60'sautomotive excitement included Chevrolet landmarks like the Corvette Sting Ray, the sporty Camaro, and powerplants like the legendary 327 V8. Your new Chevrolet continues a tradition of your I I I I l I and we are pledged to make ownership of quality and value. V I I Chevl-olet an enjoyable and rewarding experience. I I I I I I 1 I I I I I I I The 1957 Chevy started a romance with the American public -- and was powered by an available fuel-injected V8.
I I 60'sautomotive excitement included Chevrolet landmarks like the Corvette Sting Ray, the sporty Camaro, and powerplants like the legendary 327 V8. Your new Chevrolet continues a tradition of your I I I I l I and we are pledged to make ownership of quality and value. V I I Chevl-olet an enjoyable and rewarding experience. I I I I I I 1 I I I I I I I The 1957 Chevy started a romance with the American public -- and was powered by an available fuel-injected V8.
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In this book. If you don't, you 'll You will also find a circle find it. vi that pictures and words work together to tell you let this book. In the caution area, we tell you what todo to help you learn about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. It's an alphabetical list of "Don't do this Manual Many people read these cautions. with a slash through it in this manual, you'll find a number safety cautions in this happen." about the features and These mean there sometnmg that could hurt is controls for what you need is . Th Index we tell ...
In this book. If you don't, you 'll You will also find a circle find it. vi that pictures and words work together to tell you let this book. In the caution area, we tell you what todo to help you learn about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. It's an alphabetical list of "Don't do this Manual Many people read these cautions. with a slash through it in this manual, you'll find a number safety cautions in this happen." about the features and These mean there sometnmg that could hurt is controls for what you need is . Th Index we tell ...
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But the notice will find these notices: I NOTICE: These mean there something that could be costly. When you read other manuals, you what to do to he avoid the damage. vii In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this book you will tell you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could is damage your vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. You'll alsosee warning labels on your vehicle. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in ...
But the notice will find these notices: I NOTICE: These mean there something that could be costly. When you read other manuals, you what to do to he avoid the damage. vii In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this book you will tell you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could is damage your vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. You'll alsosee warning labels on your vehicle. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in ...
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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 other symbols you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: These symbols are on some of the symbols youmay find on your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are important for you may see: Q 11 ,1, DOOR LOCK ...
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 other symbols you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: These symbols are on some of the symbols youmay find on your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are important for you may see: Q 11 ,1, DOOR LOCK ...
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... Buckling Children in your safety belts properly. You can also learn 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
... Buckling Children in your safety belts properly. You can also learn 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
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You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to move the seat with your body, to . and also about the seats-- The sudden movement could startle and confuse you,or make sure the seat is locked into place. 1-2 how to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is not moving . Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is moving . Then release lever and the try to adjust them -- Slide the seat to where you want to make you push pedal when you a don't want it . Move the lever under the front sear IO unlock it . Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you...
You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to move the seat with your body, to . and also about the seats-- The sudden movement could startle and confuse you,or make sure the seat is locked into place. 1-2 how to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is not moving . Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is moving . Then release lever and the try to adjust them -- Slide the seat to where you want to make you push pedal when you a don't want it . Move the lever under the front sear IO unlock it . Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you...
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Raise the front of the seatby lifting and holding th top of the button. This button allows you to move the seat up, down . 1-3 Lower the seat by pushing and holding the bottom front end the button. Raise the rear of the seat by pushing and holding the bottom rear of the button. To move It the frontof the seat up down and the rear of the seat or up or down , forward and backward.will also move the seat backward, push front of the the button rearward. of The power seat buttonis located on the lower, side left of the button forward. Lower the front the of of seat by lifting...
Raise the front of the seatby lifting and holding th top of the button. This button allows you to move the seat up, down . 1-3 Lower the seat by pushing and holding the bottom front end the button. Raise the rear of the seat by pushing and holding the bottom rear of the button. To move It the frontof the seat up down and the rear of the seat or up or down , forward and backward.will also move the seat backward, push front of the the button rearward. of The power seat buttonis located on the lower, side left of the button forward. Lower the front the of of seat by lifting...
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But don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. Reclining Front Seatbacks To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the lever and the seat willto an go upright position. 1-4 to Release the lever to lock the seatback. Pull up on the outer of side the seat and move the seatback where you want it.
But don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving. Reclining Front Seatbacks To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the lever and the seat willto an go upright position. 1-4 to Release the lever to lock the seatback. Pull up on the outer of side the seat and move the seatback where you want it.
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CAUTION: (Continued) For properprotection when the vehicle is in motion can 't their jobwhen do you're reclined like this. In a crash you . This could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. Instead, it job won't be there, not at your safety belts can be in front of 1-5 In a crash the its because it will be dangerous. Then sit well back in theseat and wear your ears. Head Restraints Slide the head restraint upor down so that the topof the restraint isclosest to the top of your safety belt properly. The shoulder belt can 't do its belt couldgo up , your pelvic...
CAUTION: (Continued) For properprotection when the vehicle is in motion can 't their jobwhen do you're reclined like this. In a crash you . This could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. Instead, it job won't be there, not at your safety belts can be in front of 1-5 In a crash the its because it will be dangerous. Then sit well back in theseat and wear your ears. Head Restraints Slide the head restraint upor down so that the topof the restraint isclosest to the top of your safety belt properly. The shoulder belt can 't do its belt couldgo up , your pelvic...
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The leaf-hand tether will open the larger of side the seatback. To close the folding rear seat from inside the car, push the seatback up until you hear a click. Then pull on the seatback to make sure itis secure. The right-hand tether will open the smaller side of the tethers locatedon the left sideof the trunk. Rear Seats Folding Rear Seat (If Equipped) To open the folding rear seat, open from inside the vehicle. Once a tether pulled, the seatback is can be pushed open through the trunk, or pulled open the trunk and pull one or both of the seatback.
The leaf-hand tether will open the larger of side the seatback. To close the folding rear seat from inside the car, push the seatback up until you hear a click. Then pull on the seatback to make sure itis secure. The right-hand tether will open the smaller side of the tethers locatedon the left sideof the trunk. Rear Seats Folding Rear Seat (If Equipped) To open the folding rear seat, open from inside the vehicle. Once a tether pulled, the seatback is can be pushed open through the trunk, or pulled open the trunk and pull one or both of the seatback.
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It is extremelydangerous to ridein a cargo area, inside or outside of the manual tells you how use safety belts to properly. Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of a vehicle. It also tells you some things you are fastened properly too. Do not allow people to be much worse. you 're not wearinga safety belt,your injuries can be ejected from it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (S ;), or air bag system. You can be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten your passengers' belts are buckled up. And it . In a collision, people riding in theseareas ...
It is extremelydangerous to ridein a cargo area, inside or outside of the manual tells you how use safety belts to properly. Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of a vehicle. It also tells you some things you are fastened properly too. Do not allow people to be much worse. you 're not wearinga safety belt,your injuries can be ejected from it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (S ;), or air bag system. You can be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten your passengers' belts are buckled up. And it . In a collision, people riding in theseareas ...
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In many of safety belts in vehicles, 25 on anythi: , you 'll be in a crash. Suppose it's a seat just After more than years of them, in people who buckle up . (See "Safety it will be so serious that comes on as a reminder When you ride in or on wheels. Your vehicle has a light Why Safety BeltsWork that even buckled up does matter ...a lot! 1-8 Take the simplest vehicle. In most crashes buckling up a person wouldn't survive. the facts are between. Belt Reminder Light" in the Index.) In most crashes are clear. Without belts they could have a If crash, you don...
In many of safety belts in vehicles, 25 on anythi: , you 'll be in a crash. Suppose it's a seat just After more than years of them, in people who buckle up . (See "Safety it will be so serious that comes on as a reminder When you ride in or on wheels. Your vehicle has a light Why Safety BeltsWork that even buckled up does matter ...a lot! 1-8 Take the simplest vehicle. In most crashes buckling up a person wouldn't survive. the facts are between. Belt Reminder Light" in the Index.) In most crashes are clear. Without belts they could have a If crash, you don...
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The person keeps going until stopped something. by In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel ... 1-10
The person keeps going until stopped something. by In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield... or the instrument panel ... 1-10
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Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers -@ Won't I 'm wearing a safety belt? ... You stop . they are belted. @ If my vehicle hasair bags,why should I have to buckle up to get more time stop over more distance, to wear safety belts? That's true not only in the vehicle after an accident, you can unbuckle safety belt, a even if you 're wearinga safety belt or not. whether you 're upside down as the vehicle does. A: or the safety belts! not insteadof them inthe future. Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use ...
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers -@ Won't I 'm wearing a safety belt? ... You stop . they are belted. @ If my vehicle hasair bags,why should I have to buckle up to get more time stop over more distance, to wear safety belts? That's true not only in the vehicle after an accident, you can unbuckle safety belt, a even if you 're wearinga safety belt or not. whether you 're upside down as the vehicle does. A: or the safety belts! not insteadof them inthe future. Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use ...
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a child will If be hurt. First, you can be riding in your Chevrolet, the part of home. Close and lock the door. 2. Here's how to know about safety belts and children. And the greatest number serious injuries and ...
a child will If be hurt. First, you can be riding in your Chevrolet, the part of home. Close and lock the door. 2. Here's how to know about safety belts and children. And the greatest number serious injuries and ...
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more slowly. 4. If the belt stops before reaches the buckle, tilt the it latch plate and keep pulling until you . Pull up the latch plate and pull belt across you can buckle the belt. of Make surethe release button on the latch plate to . 1-13 Pick up on buckle is the positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever had to make sure is secure. it If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end this happens,let the belt go back slightly to unlock Then pull the belt across you it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if...
more slowly. 4. If the belt stops before reaches the buckle, tilt the it latch plate and keep pulling until you . Pull up the latch plate and pull belt across you can buckle the belt. of Make surethe release button on the latch plate to . 1-13 Pick up on buckle is the positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever had to make sure is secure. it If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end this happens,let the belt go back slightly to unlock Then pull the belt across you it get twisted. The shoulder belt may lock if...