Owner's Manual
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... belts properly. Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find of in something you want to read. . * a The 1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the...9- 1 Customer Assistance Information This section tells you howto keep your audio system. if flat 6-1 7-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and to get service and owner publications. i Features and Controls This section explains how tostart and operate your...
... belts properly. Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find of in something you want to read. . * a The 1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the...9- 1 Customer Assistance Information This section tells you howto keep your audio system. if flat 6-1 7-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and to get service and owner publications. i Features and Controls This section explains how tostart and operate your...
Owner's Manual
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... concessionaire ou au: DGN Marketing Services Ltd. 1500 Bonhill Rd. This manual includes the latest information at the time it . Part No. 10288097 A First Edition @Copyright Genzral Motors Corporation 1996 All Rights Reserved ii GM GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name MALIBU are registered trademarks of General Motors...
... concessionaire ou au: DGN Marketing Services Ltd. 1500 Bonhill Rd. This manual includes the latest information at the time it . Part No. 10288097 A First Edition @Copyright Genzral Motors Corporation 1996 All Rights Reserved ii GM GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name MALIBU are registered trademarks of General Motors...
Owner's Manual
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... system bag modulein the steering wheel or both the air won 't work properly. vehicle covers the need some new parts your air bag for service. 1-26 Additional windshield breakage may not inflate, you'll need to windshields are activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. a Let... also occur from the right front passenger air bag. Do not openor possibly other parts. Improper service can mean that your dealer for work on your break the air bag coverings. The service manual for the A new system will include air bag modules and right front passenger's air bag....
... system bag modulein the steering wheel or both the air won 't work properly. vehicle covers the need some new parts your air bag for service. 1-26 Additional windshield breakage may not inflate, you'll need to windshields are activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. a Let... also occur from the right front passenger air bag. Do not openor possibly other parts. Improper service can mean that your dealer for work on your break the air bag coverings. The service manual for the A new system will include air bag modules and right front passenger's air bag....
Owner's Manual
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...an air bag can strike others system. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and in the Index. The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. Avoid yellow connectors. Chevrolet dealer and the Malibu Service Manual have lap-shoulder belts. are close to do so. Here...'s how to the windows have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag Rear passengers who wearing safety ...
...an air bag can strike others system. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and in the Index. The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. Avoid yellow connectors. Chevrolet dealer and the Malibu Service Manual have lap-shoulder belts. are close to do so. Here...'s how to the windows have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag Rear passengers who wearing safety ...
Owner's Manual
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... off the road, stop your engine and it will stay on the Road," this manual shows what to do. That's normal. If the light still stays on,or comes on again while you're driving, your Chevrolet needs service.the regular If brake system warning light isn't on, you still have brakes, but...
... off the road, stop your engine and it will stay on the Road," this manual shows what to do. That's normal. If the light still stays on,or comes on again while you're driving, your Chevrolet needs service.the regular If brake system warning light isn't on, you still have brakes, but...
Owner's Manual
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... A Trailer (Except 3100 V6 Engine) Your vehicle is neither designed nor intended to review these is Check periodically tosee that are especially important in this manual, the Index and will need service more for on the brake pedal. 3. When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking ona Hill 1.
... A Trailer (Except 3100 V6 Engine) Your vehicle is neither designed nor intended to review these is Check periodically tosee that are especially important in this manual, the Index and will need service more for on the brake pedal. 3. When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking ona Hill 1.
Owner's Manual
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... cannot be towed from the front or rear with sling-type equipment,as described later in this manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations. When the towing service arrives, the tow operator let know -how to tow your vehicle without damage. (See "Roadside...Malibu. The operator want to may not becorrect. They can still move the shift lever. If there was an accident, what was factory-new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps, aero skirting, or special tires and wheels, these instructions and illustrations may see them. 5-8 Towing Your Vehicle Try to havea Chevrolet...
... cannot be towed from the front or rear with sling-type equipment,as described later in this manual contains detailed towing instructions and illustrations. When the towing service arrives, the tow operator let know -how to tow your vehicle without damage. (See "Roadside...Malibu. The operator want to may not becorrect. They can still move the shift lever. If there was an accident, what was factory-new by adding aftermarket items like fog lamps, aero skirting, or special tires and wheels, these instructions and illustrations may see them. 5-8 Towing Your Vehicle Try to havea Chevrolet...
Owner's Manual
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...Chevrolet Service Manual. Demo To order the proper service manual, see Bag-Equipped Chevrolet" in the Index. @El6-2 n You should keep your own service work, you'll want to keep a record with it. Your vehicle has an bag system. See "Maintenance Record"in the Index. Doing Your Own Service... needs. Before attempting air to We your Chevrolet to get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you perform. Service Your Chevrolet dealer knows your own service work, "Servicing Your Air see "Service and Owner Publications'' in the Index. It...
...Chevrolet Service Manual. Demo To order the proper service manual, see Bag-Equipped Chevrolet" in the Index. @El6-2 n You should keep your own service work, you'll want to keep a record with it. Your vehicle has an bag system. See "Maintenance Record"in the Index. Doing Your Own Service... needs. Before attempting air to We your Chevrolet to get genuine GM parts and GM-trained and supported service people. We hope you perform. Service Your Chevrolet dealer knows your own service work, "Servicing Your Air see "Service and Owner Publications'' in the Index. It...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 an accident. That could...your brakes. When tires are rotated, inspect be heard all the timeyour vehicle is your vehicle serviced. proper sequence to help and new pads are needed. Brake linings should be replaced as ...complete axle sets. applied. n 6-27 When you are first applied or lightly Your Chevrolet has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Also, the rear brake drums should always be...
... 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 an accident. That could...your brakes. When tires are rotated, inspect be heard all the timeyour vehicle is your vehicle serviced. proper sequence to help and new pads are needed. Brake linings should be replaced as ...complete axle sets. applied. n 6-27 When you are first applied or lightly Your Chevrolet has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Also, the rear brake drums should always be...
Owner's Manual
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... any necessary repairs are inspections and services which could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle. Clean and then inspect drive the chafing, etc. Replace for for wear and cracks. for surface condition. Inspect the body near parking brake is self-adjusting and no manual adjustment is required. Inspect all pipes... 7-41 Inspect the front and rear suspension andsteenng system for Publications" in the Index. You should be Throttle Linkage Inspection found in a GM service manual. Also inspect drum brake linings seals if necessary. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index.
... any necessary repairs are inspections and services which could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle. Clean and then inspect drive the chafing, etc. Replace for for wear and cracks. for surface condition. Inspect the body near parking brake is self-adjusting and no manual adjustment is required. Inspect all pipes... 7-41 Inspect the front and rear suspension andsteenng system for Publications" in the Index. You should be Throttle Linkage Inspection found in a GM service manual. Also inspect drum brake linings seals if necessary. See "Engine Exhaust" in the Index.
Owner's Manual
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...REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to : In Canada, pleasecall us at 1-800-222-1020 or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). The toll...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 a situation like this, we certainly hope you should immediately...
...REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to : In Canada, pleasecall us at 1-800-222-1020 or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). The toll...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 a situation like this, we certainly hope you should immediately...
Owner's Manual
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... SELL PRICE: $40.00 In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner's Manual and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $10.00 CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS SERVICE BULLETINS Service Publications are written directly for current and pa Service Bulletins give technical service information needed model GM vehicles. 1997 CHEVROLET/GEO SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORM The following publications covering the operation and...
... SELL PRICE: $40.00 In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner's Manual and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $10.00 CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS SERVICE BULLETINS Service Publications are written directly for current and pa Service Bulletins give technical service information needed model GM vehicles. 1997 CHEVROLET/GEO SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORM The following publications covering the operation and...
Owner's Manual
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... Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...7-41 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...7-42 Scheduled Maintenance Services...7-4 Selecting the Right Schedule ...7-4 Short TripKity Definition ...7-5 Short TripKity Intervals ...7-5 Maintenance. 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...
... Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...7-41 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...7-42 Scheduled Maintenance Services...7-4 Selecting the Right Schedule ...7-4 Short TripKity Definition ...7-5 Short TripKity Intervals ...7-5 Maintenance. 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...
Owner's Manual
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Ordering ...8- 12 Manuals. 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 ...viii 2-9 Tachometer ...2-52 6-32 Taillamp Bulb Replacement...3-23 Tape Player Care ...Theft ...2-11 Theft-Deterrent Feature. Automatic Transaxle ...2-21 Service ...6-2 Bulletins. Ordering ...8- 12 6-2 Work. Customer Assistance ...8-4 Speedometer ...2-51 SRS ...1-21 6-46 Stains. Automatic Transaxle ...2-21 Tilt...
Ordering ...8- 12 Manuals. 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 ...viii 2-9 Tachometer ...2-52 6-32 Taillamp Bulb Replacement...3-23 Tape Player Care ...Theft ...2-11 Theft-Deterrent Feature. Automatic Transaxle ...2-21 Service ...6-2 Bulletins. Ordering ...8- 12 6-2 Work. Customer Assistance ...8-4 Speedometer ...2-51 SRS ...1-21 6-46 Stains. Automatic Transaxle ...2-21 Tilt...
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