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...and comfort controls and how to operate your Chevrolet running properly and looking good. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do you have a problem while driving, such as a tire or overheated engine,etc. on Index Here's... an alphabetical listing almost every subject this manual.You can use your seats and safety belts properly. . * a The 1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section ...
...and comfort controls and how to operate your Chevrolet running properly and looking good. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what to do you have a problem while driving, such as a tire or overheated engine,etc. on Index Here's... an alphabetical listing almost every subject this manual.You can use your seats and safety belts properly. . * a The 1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section ...
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Cruise Control (If Equipped) 1CAUTION: 0 Cruise control canbe dangerous whereyou can spinning, and you could lose control. On such roads, changes fast in tire traction cause needless wheel can 't drive safely at speeds below mph (40 km/h). 25 When you can maintain a speed about of 25 mph (40 km/h) ...
Cruise Control (If Equipped) 1CAUTION: 0 Cruise control canbe dangerous whereyou can spinning, and you could lose control. On such roads, changes fast in tire traction cause needless wheel can 't drive safely at speeds below mph (40 km/h). 25 When you can maintain a speed about of 25 mph (40 km/h) ...
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... 's easy to bring up your vehicle. 4-6 All three systems havedo their work to First, you have to ask moreof those control systems than the tires and road can lose control of your foot anddo it. But even in an emergency, so of keeping enough space between your vehicle and others... is about 3/4 of a second. tire of vehicle and the amount brake force applied. the accelerator. That's reaction time. But that make your brakes; the weight the of of tread; do...
... 's easy to bring up your vehicle. 4-6 All three systems havedo their work to First, you have to ask moreof those control systems than the tires and road can lose control of your foot anddo it. But even in an emergency, so of keeping enough space between your vehicle and others... is about 3/4 of a second. tire of vehicle and the amount brake force applied. the accelerator. That's reaction time. But that make your brakes; the weight the of of tread; do...
Owner's Manual
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... braking pressure accordingly. You can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. one If As you . tire Here's how anti-lock works. Here's what happens with ABS. The anti-lock system can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Let's say the...
... braking pressure accordingly. You can change the brake pressure faster than any driver could. A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. one If As you . tire Here's how anti-lock works. Here's what happens with ABS. The anti-lock system can steer around the obstacle while braking hard. Let's say the...
Owner's Manual
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...vehicle wet ice, you can get a curve depends on curves. in same direction.If you've ever the tried to do their work where the tires meet the road. Suppose you can If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the systemis not functioning, you 're steering through... can which the curve is subjectto Using Anti-Lock the same lawsof physics when driving on curves. Here's why: Experienced driveror beginner, each of your tires and the road surface, the angle at a reasonable speed. If there's no traction, inertia will take curves at time. While you may notice some...
...vehicle wet ice, you can get a curve depends on curves. in same direction.If you've ever the tried to do their work where the tires meet the road. Suppose you can If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the systemis not functioning, you 're steering through... can which the curve is subjectto Using Anti-Lock the same lawsof physics when driving on curves. Here's why: Experienced driveror beginner, each of your tires and the road surface, the angle at a reasonable speed. If there's no traction, inertia will take curves at time. While you may notice some...
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... a good reason to practice defensive driving at that such emergency situations are holdingthe steering wheelat the recommended9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can turn right front tire contacts the pavement edge. .Then your right wheels have dropped off the The fact that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement. edge of...
... a good reason to practice defensive driving at that such emergency situations are holdingthe steering wheelat the recommended9 and 3 o'clock positions, you can turn right front tire contacts the pavement edge. .Then your right wheels have dropped off the The fact that your vehicle straddles the edge of the pavement. edge of...
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... skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not "overdriving" those conditions. The three typesof skids correspond to your Chevrolet's three control systems. In the braking skid, your left lane changesignal before passing the next vehicle. Keep trymg to steer and constantly...what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don't have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what driver has asked. Always be slowing down or starting turn. Reconsider before moving vehicle rapidly. Perhaps ...
... skids by taking reasonable care suited to existing conditions, and by not "overdriving" those conditions. The three typesof skids correspond to your Chevrolet's three control systems. In the braking skid, your left lane changesignal before passing the next vehicle. Keep trymg to steer and constantly...what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don't have enough friction where the tires meet the road to do what driver has asked. Always be slowing down or starting turn. Reconsider before moving vehicle rapidly. Perhaps ...
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... slow -down when you 'll is want to slow down on a surface with night vision problems, or by gear). Any sudden changes could cause the tires to recognize warning clues -- Driving at Night r%?m ...~... You may not realize the surface slippery until your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including...
... slow -down when you 'll is want to slow down on a surface with night vision problems, or by gear). Any sudden changes could cause the tires to recognize warning clues -- Driving at Night r%?m ...~... You may not realize the surface slippery until your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or braking (including...
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... aware of things invisible. In remote areas, watch for your inside rearview mirror to wear sunglasses. If you do in the daytime. What you 're tired, pulloff the road in bright sunshine you 're if driving, don't wear sunglasses night. For example, if you spend the day in a safe place and...
... aware of things invisible. In remote areas, watch for your inside rearview mirror to wear sunglasses. If you do in the daytime. What you 're tired, pulloff the road in bright sunshine you 're if driving, don't wear sunglasses night. For example, if you spend the day in a safe place and...
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... if windshield wiper blades are good shape, a heavy rain in can mean driving trouble. And, if your tires don't have much tread left, you can't stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to keep your windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid. Even your windshield wiping equipment in Rain and...
... if windshield wiper blades are good shape, a heavy rain in can mean driving trouble. And, if your tires don't have much tread left, you can't stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to keep your windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid. Even your windshield wiping equipment in Rain and...
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... 0 Turn on a the road.If you of water is standing on your low-beam headlamps not just your -parking lamps -- And be hydroplaning. Have good tires with the road. But can 't avoid deep puddles standing water, drive or through your engine's air intake and badly damage your... water can come in one or more is slightly lower than the underbody your it has little or no contact with proper tread depth. (See "Tires" in the Index.) 0 4-18 Allow yourself more visible to slow down , allow some extra following distance. There just isn't a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning...
... 0 Turn on a the road.If you of water is standing on your low-beam headlamps not just your -parking lamps -- And be hydroplaning. Have good tires with the road. But can 't avoid deep puddles standing water, drive or through your engine's air intake and badly damage your... water can come in one or more is slightly lower than the underbody your it has little or no contact with proper tread depth. (See "Tires" in the Index.) 0 4-18 Allow yourself more visible to slow down , allow some extra following distance. There just isn't a hard and fast rule about hydroplaning...
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...? to be ready and willing to help if you keep for long-distance driving? you Try If must start when you have it . 0 0 Tires: They are vitally important to avoid a major storm system? Is the tread good enough for it serviced and maintained, it's ready to If it...easily drive in. They'll be well rested. Are the lenses clean? Of course, you can check before startingout. Lamps: Are they in Chevrolet dealershipsall across North America. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you 'll find experienced and able service experts in good shape? Reduce your speed according to...
...? to be ready and willing to help if you keep for long-distance driving? you Try If must start when you have it . 0 0 Tires: They are vitally important to avoid a major storm system? Is the tread good enough for it serviced and maintained, it's ready to If it...easily drive in. They'll be well rested. Are the lenses clean? Of course, you can check before startingout. Lamps: Are they in Chevrolet dealershipsall across North America. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you 'll find experienced and able service experts in good shape? Reduce your speed according to...
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Or is well ventilated, with the hum the tires on the road, the droneof the engine, andthe rush of the wind against the vehicle that can leave the roadless in than a second, and you ! ...
Or is well ventilated, with the hum the tires on the road, the droneof the engine, andthe rush of the wind against the vehicle that can leave the roadless in than a second, and you ! ...
Owner's Manual
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... none going down . There could get so hot thatthey wouldn't workwell. Be alert to know is dangerous. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. Your brakes will have poor braking or even none going or down a hill, You could crash. Stay in your vehicle in...
... none going down . There could get so hot thatthey wouldn't workwell. Be alert to know is dangerous. Check all fluid levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and transaxle. Your brakes will have poor braking or even none going or down a hill, You could crash. Stay in your vehicle in...
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... the road probably have good traction. But wet ice can have alot less tractionor "grip" and will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more trouble because may offerthe it 's about freezing (32°F; 0°C) and freezing rain begins to fall. Try not to break the fragile traction. ... -- drive with caution. You'll have a very slippery situation. Try to avoid driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires and the road, you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will need to be slick and hard to drive on. If you can be even...
... the road probably have good traction. But wet ice can have alot less tractionor "grip" and will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more trouble because may offerthe it 's about freezing (32°F; 0°C) and freezing rain begins to fall. Try not to break the fragile traction. ... -- drive with caution. You'll have a very slippery situation. Try to avoid driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires and the road, you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will need to be slick and hard to drive on. If you can be even...
Owner's Manual
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~ Towing Your Vehicle from the rear. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE RTG PSI/KPa FRT. The Tire-Loading Information label found on the rear edge the driver's side rear passenger of all the occupants, cargo and all nonfactory-...installed options. 4-30 TOTAL LBS. --I FRT. SPA. IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1128KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION I Two labels on your vehicle. It also gives you important information about the numberof...
~ Towing Your Vehicle from the rear. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE CAPACITY WEIGHT XXX COLD TIRE TIRE SIZE SPEED PRESSURE RTG PSI/KPa FRT. The Tire-Loading Information label found on the rear edge the driver's side rear passenger of all the occupants, cargo and all nonfactory-...installed options. 4-30 TOTAL LBS. --I FRT. SPA. IF TIRES ARE HOT, ADD 4PS1128KPa SEE OWNER'S MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION I Two labels on your vehicle. It also gives you important information about the numberof...
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... thefirst 1,000 miles time-tested, important trailering and safety rules. So please read the information in by itself. This helps your at wheel assemblies and tires forced to 55 save wear on your vehicle's parts. 4-33 Make sure do , hereare some important points: To identify what the vehicle trailering capacityfor is...
... thefirst 1,000 miles time-tested, important trailering and safety rules. So please read the information in by itself. This helps your at wheel assemblies and tires forced to 55 save wear on your vehicle's parts. 4-33 Make sure do , hereare some important points: To identify what the vehicle trailering capacityfor is...
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...-7047 Weight of the trailer tongue Customer Assistance Center 0 and the total weight on your vehicle's tires. And, it can also dependon any special equipment that can write us at: the weight of the trailer, Chevrolet Motor Division the weight of the Trailer How heavy cana trailer safely be heavy. Three important...
...-7047 Weight of the trailer tongue Customer Assistance Center 0 and the total weight on your vehicle's tires. And, it can also dependon any special equipment that can write us at: the weight of the trailer, Chevrolet Motor Division the weight of the Trailer How heavy cana trailer safely be heavy. Three important...
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..., the trailer tongue (A) should weigh percent of 12 the total loaded trailer weight (B). You'll find these numbers the on Your Vehicle's Tires Be sure your vehicle, go including the weight the trailer tongue. in Total Weight on Certification labelon the rear edge of the driver's door... or see if the weights are limit for your vehicle's tires inflated to see "Loading Your Vehicle" inthe Index. Then be carrying that weight, too. "Loading See Your Vehicle" inthe Indexfor more ...
..., the trailer tongue (A) should weigh percent of 12 the total loaded trailer weight (B). You'll find these numbers the on Your Vehicle's Tires Be sure your vehicle, go including the weight the trailer tongue. in Total Weight on Certification labelon the rear edge of the driver's door... or see if the weights are limit for your vehicle's tires inflated to see "Loading Your Vehicle" inthe Index. Then be carrying that weight, too. "Loading See Your Vehicle" inthe Indexfor more ...
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... road, you can help you . the trailer has If electric brakes,start , check the trailer hitch and platform (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. This you the would when driving your if load is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as you check...
... road, you can help you . the trailer has If electric brakes,start , check the trailer hitch and platform (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector, lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. This you the would when driving your if load is now a good deal longer and not nearly as responsive as you check...