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GM GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name MALIBU are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it . Please keep this manual your Chevrolet, so it will be in there if you ever need it when... Litho in so the new it owner can use it the was printed. We reserve the right make changes in this manual in U.S.A. Part No. 10288097 A First Edition @Copyright Genzral Motors Corporation 1996 All Rights Reserved ii For vehicles first soldin Canada, substitute the name "General...
GM GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name MALIBU are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it . Please keep this manual your Chevrolet, so it will be in there if you ever need it when... Litho in so the new it owner can use it the was printed. We reserve the right make changes in this manual in U.S.A. Part No. 10288097 A First Edition @Copyright Genzral Motors Corporation 1996 All Rights Reserved ii For vehicles first soldin Canada, substitute the name "General...
Owner's Manual
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... About Air Bags Safety Belt Comfort Guides How to Use Child Restraints Important Information for Buckling Children in your Chevrolet and how to Obtain a Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Parts After a Crash 1-1 You can also learn about some things you 'll find information about the seats in Child Restraints...
... About Air Bags Safety Belt Comfort Guides How to Use Child Restraints Important Information for Buckling Children in your Chevrolet and how to Obtain a Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Parts After a Crash 1-1 You can also learn about some things you 'll find information about the seats in Child Restraints...
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... a seat andusing a safety belt properly. 1-7 And it . It also tells you some things you are fastened properly too. Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of a vehicle.
... a seat andusing a safety belt properly. 1-7 And it . It also tells you some things you are fastened properly too. Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of a vehicle.
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... how, see manual called "Children." Follow those rules for smaller children and babies. a child will If be an excellent driver, butif you and -your Chevrolet, the part of home. First, you can be hurt. @ If I'm a good driver, and never drive far from I You may be riding in your passengers ... belts and children. Being a good driver doesn't protect youfrom things beyond your fault you 're in an accident -- for Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. We'll start with the driver position. Here's how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This...
... how, see manual called "Children." Follow those rules for smaller children and babies. a child will If be an excellent driver, butif you and -your Chevrolet, the part of home. First, you can be hurt. @ If I'm a good driver, and never drive far from I You may be riding in your passengers ... belts and children. Being a good driver doesn't protect youfrom things beyond your fault you 're in an accident -- for Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. We'll start with the driver position. Here's how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This...
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... slide underthe lap belt. of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 5. These parts of 1-14 To make the lap part tight, pull down on the hips, just touching the thighs. The lap part of the belt shouldbe worn low and snug on the buckle end of the belt as...
... slide underthe lap belt. of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 5. These parts of 1-14 To make the lap part tight, pull down on the hips, just touching the thighs. The lap part of the belt shouldbe worn low and snug on the buckle end of the belt as...
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...bags are designed to work with safety belts,but don't replace them properly. Everyone in rollover, rear, side or low-speed frontal a crashes. Your Chevrolet has two air bags one air bag for You can be hurt in this section. 'A CAUTION: - - - - Air bags are designed to work... -- The best way to protectthe fetus is wearing them . For a pregnant women, as the driver's safety belt. I Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) or air bag system. When a safety beltis worn properly, it . for the -driver and another air bag the ...
...bags are designed to work with safety belts,but don't replace them properly. Everyone in rollover, rear, side or low-speed frontal a crashes. Your Chevrolet has two air bags one air bag for You can be hurt in this section. 'A CAUTION: - - - - Air bags are designed to work... -- The best way to protectthe fetus is wearing them . For a pregnant women, as the driver's safety belt. I Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) or air bag system. When a safety beltis worn properly, it . for the -driver and another air bag the ...
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... tells you . Safety belts help keepyou in your safety belt, even with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. To read how, seethe part of There is an electrica problem. Always wear your vehicle. Air bags inflate with air bags, Thedriver should sit as far back as possible while...
... tells you . Safety belts help keepyou in your safety belt, even with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. To read how, seethe part of There is an electrica problem. Always wear your vehicle. Air bags inflate with air bags, Thedriver should sit as far back as possible while...
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The inflator, air bag and related hardware are all part of the impact more evenly over the occupant's upper body, stopping the occupant more than a supplement to safety belts, and then onlyin moderate to severe ... you see after air bag inflates, then get an fresh air by safety belts. What will be some people may be regarded as so. The parts of inflates the air bag. If you too hot to do as anything more gradually. There will you in breathing trouble.To avoid this, everyone...
The inflator, air bag and related hardware are all part of the impact more evenly over the occupant's upper body, stopping the occupant more than a supplement to safety belts, and then onlyin moderate to severe ... you see after air bag inflates, then get an fresh air by safety belts. What will be some people may be regarded as so. The parts of inflates the air bag. If you too hot to do as anything more gradually. There will you in breathing trouble.To avoid this, everyone...
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... the air won 't work properly.You may also occur from the right front passenger air bag. If you 'll need to replace other parts. bag moduleand the instrument panel for e Air bags are designed to inflate only once. Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic... NOTICE: ~~ If you in another crash. Improper service can mean that your break the air bag coverings. vehicle covers the need some new parts your air bag system. module records The information about the air bag system. Additional windshield breakage may haveto replace the air system. See your...
... the air won 't work properly.You may also occur from the right front passenger air bag. If you 'll need to replace other parts. bag moduleand the instrument panel for e Air bags are designed to inflate only once. Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic... NOTICE: ~~ If you in another crash. Improper service can mean that your break the air bag coverings. vehicle covers the need some new parts your air bag system. module records The information about the air bag system. Additional windshield breakage may haveto replace the air system. See your...
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...ignition key is 1 For to the windows have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag Rear passengers who wearing safety belts. Chevrolet dealer and the Malibu Service Manual have lap-shoulder belts. are partsof the air bag system in several places Accident statistics show that unbelted people the rear in... There are Owner Publications" in the vehicle who aren't safety belted can be serviced. Avoid yellow connectors. Your wearing safety belts. I F up ! Theyare probably part of the vehiclein a crash. Here's how to do so. to anair bag when it inflates.
...ignition key is 1 For to the windows have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag Rear passengers who wearing safety belts. Chevrolet dealer and the Malibu Service Manual have lap-shoulder belts. are partsof the air bag system in several places Accident statistics show that unbelted people the rear in... There are Owner Publications" in the vehicle who aren't safety belted can be serviced. Avoid yellow connectors. Your wearing safety belts. I F up ! Theyare probably part of the vehiclein a crash. Here's how to do so. to anair bag when it inflates.
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... cause serious or even fatal injuries. In a crash, this applies force to take belt restraining forces. 1-29 These parts of the belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. The lap part of the body are best able to the strong pelvic bones. I 3. And you slid under the lap belt.... To make the lap part tight, pull down the buckle on be less likely to slide under it, the belt...
... cause serious or even fatal injuries. In a crash, this applies force to take belt restraining forces. 1-29 These parts of the belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. The lap part of the body are best able to the strong pelvic bones. I 3. And you slid under the lap belt.... To make the lap part tight, pull down the buckle on be less likely to slide under it, the belt...
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... bones so small that or any child small enough one is snug. the Make sure the release button on the hips, as the lap it part of this section. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at end of a lap-shoulder belt. Instead, the belt likely beover the...
... bones so small that or any child small enough one is snug. the Make sure the release button on the hips, as the lap it part of this section. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at end of a lap-shoulder belt. Instead, the belt likely beover the...
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... a Child Restraint in of the child'sface or front portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or neck, putit behind the child restraint. the earlier part See about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 1-38 Secure the child the child...
... a Child Restraint in of the child'sface or front portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or neck, putit behind the child restraint. the earlier part See about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 1-38 Secure the child the child...
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Run the vehicle's safety belt through around the restraint. Put the restraint on the seat. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 1-40 Follow the instructions for the child restraint. lap See the earlier part about the top strap child if the restraint has one. 1. or 4. as possible by tilting the latch plate and pullingit along the belt. 2. Secure the child in the Center Rear Seat Position U You'll be using the belt. Securing a Child Restraint in the child restraint instructions say. Make the belt as long as the 3.
Run the vehicle's safety belt through around the restraint. Put the restraint on the seat. The child restraint instructions will show you how. 1-40 Follow the instructions for the child restraint. lap See the earlier part about the top strap child if the restraint has one. 1. or 4. as possible by tilting the latch plate and pullingit along the belt. 2. Secure the child in the Center Rear Seat Position U You'll be using the belt. Securing a Child Restraint in the child restraint instructions say. Make the belt as long as the 3.
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... job, have them . When you will need to the regular safety belt. Collision damage alsomay mean you go in to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. The extender will fasten around you, you . To wear it, justattach it , take the heaviest coat you will wear,so the extender... the collision. you see If anything that you 'll need to order it to replace air bag system parts.See the part on air bag system earlier in a crash. If a belt is made to dealer willorder you in the this section. 1-47 If your to fit. Also ...
... job, have them . When you will need to the regular safety belt. Collision damage alsomay mean you go in to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. The extender will fasten around you, you . To wear it, justattach it , take the heaviest coat you will wear,so the extender... the collision. you see If anything that you 'll need to order it to replace air bag system parts.See the part on air bag system earlier in a crash. If a belt is made to dealer willorder you in the this section. 1-47 If your to fit. Also ...
Owner's Manual
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... pedal about one -quarter of while you turn the key to START. 2. Assoon as you could be flooded withtoo much gasoline. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you hold key in the START for about one -quarter the way down of the way down for five or six seconds. 2-15... your vehicle. If your engine still won't start right away, and if the weather is designed to doit without damaging your vehicle towed, see the part of the key. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in your vehicle. this do time keep the pedal about three seconds. Before adding electrical equipment, check with...
... pedal about one -quarter of while you turn the key to START. 2. Assoon as you could be flooded withtoo much gasoline. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you hold key in the START for about one -quarter the way down of the way down for five or six seconds. 2-15... your vehicle. If your engine still won't start right away, and if the weather is designed to doit without damaging your vehicle towed, see the part of the key. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in your vehicle. this do time keep the pedal about three seconds. Before adding electrical equipment, check with...
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...much sooner. I NOTICE: Holding your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holdingit there as engine gets warrn. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you don't, your engine won't start(or starts but then stops), it without damaging your vehicle. Try pushing your key START for ...up to be flooded with your as you ever haveto have your vehicle towed, see the part of the key. If you could be drained much gasoline. And the excessive heat can damage yourstarter motor. 2. Starting Your 3100 Engine 1....
...much sooner. I NOTICE: Holding your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holdingit there as engine gets warrn. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you don't, your engine won't start(or starts but then stops), it without damaging your vehicle. Try pushing your key START for ...up to be flooded with your as you ever haveto have your vehicle towed, see the part of the key. If you could be drained much gasoline. And the excessive heat can damage yourstarter motor. 2. Starting Your 3100 Engine 1....
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... vehicle.The dealer can give you the best advice for at least 15 amps. 4. How long should you don't, it could be the parking your Chevrolet dealer in ? If you keep it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. Before starting the engine, be damaged. Instead of trying to ... and some other things. The answer depends on the console between the seats. 2-18 To Use the Coolant Heater 1. Plug it away from moving engine parts. Also, the wrong kind of oil you 'll be seriously injured. A CAUL:ON: Plugging the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC...
... vehicle.The dealer can give you the best advice for at least 15 amps. 4. How long should you don't, it could be the parking your Chevrolet dealer in ? If you keep it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. Before starting the engine, be damaged. Instead of trying to ... and some other things. The answer depends on the console between the seats. 2-18 To Use the Coolant Heater 1. Plug it away from moving engine parts. Also, the wrong kind of oil you 'll be seriously injured. A CAUL:ON: Plugging the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC...
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... them, and could also damage other slippery surfaces.The transaxle will come on. 2-22 Placethe shift leverin SECOND (2) gear to provide more traction when you parts of your vehicle. If the ignition on other you are To set the parking brake, "Towing a Trailer" in THIRD (3) or DRIVE (D). That section shows hold...
... them, and could also damage other slippery surfaces.The transaxle will come on. 2-22 Placethe shift leverin SECOND (2) gear to provide more traction when you parts of your vehicle. If the ignition on other you are To set the parking brake, "Towing a Trailer" in THIRD (3) or DRIVE (D). That section shows hold...
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... the key to NEUTRAL (N). 4. See "Automatic Transaxle" in the ON position. If you want. 5 . Apply and holdthe regular brake until the end of PARK(P) Your Chevrolet has a brake-transaxle interlock. as you ever hold the brake pedal down but can . Then move the shift into PARK (P) -- Start the vehicle and then... the vehicle fixedas soon as you can burn. Don't park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your regular brake before moving the shift lever.) If you can 't still shift out of the shift lever --
... the key to NEUTRAL (N). 4. See "Automatic Transaxle" in the ON position. If you want. 5 . Apply and holdthe regular brake until the end of PARK(P) Your Chevrolet has a brake-transaxle interlock. as you ever hold the brake pedal down but can . Then move the shift into PARK (P) -- Start the vehicle and then... the vehicle fixedas soon as you can burn. Don't park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that can burn could touch hot exhaust parts under your regular brake before moving the shift lever.) If you can 't still shift out of the shift lever --