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2001 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual Litho in U.S.A. Part Number 22628170 A First Edition © Copyright General Motors Corporation 2000 All Rights Reserved i
2001 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual Litho in U.S.A. Part Number 22628170 A First Edition © Copyright General Motors Corporation 2000 All Rights Reserved i
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... so it will be there if you ever need it was printed. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of General Motors Corporation. If you 're on the road. Please keep this manual. For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual: Aux ... certification. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name MALIBU are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in it so the new owner can use it.
... so it will be there if you ever need it was printed. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of General Motors Corporation. If you 're on the road. Please keep this manual. For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual: Aux ... certification. We reserve the right to make changes after that time without further notice. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name MALIBU are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for Chevrolet Motor Division whenever it appears in it so the new owner can use it.
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... restraints, there are many different models available. The restraint manufacturer's instructions that come with the motor vehicle in which are purchased by the vehicle's owner, are available in a motor vehicle. Young children and infants need the protection that it inflates can provide. Selection of a...young children and infants. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to , any air bag when it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. If it will have a label saying that a child restraint system can be compatible with the restraint state the weight...
... restraints, there are many different models available. The restraint manufacturer's instructions that come with the motor vehicle in which are purchased by the vehicle's owner, are available in a motor vehicle. Young children and infants need the protection that it inflates can provide. Selection of a...young children and infants. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to , any air bag when it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. If it will have a label saying that a child restraint system can be compatible with the restraint state the weight...
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A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the vehicle. Restraint Systems for Children An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in the restraint. 1-38 Make sure that the infant's head rests toward the center of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface.
A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the vehicle. Restraint Systems for Children An infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in the restraint. 1-38 Make sure that the infant's head rests toward the center of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in a motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed to restrain or position a child on a continuous flat surface.
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... of personal injury. One system, the three-point harness, has straps that come with the restraint which may take the place of the motor vehicle. If it is, it will have used in place within the restraint. You may find these instructions on child restraint's harness system... that swings up or to a flat pad which is a permanent part of hip straps. These restraints use in a motor vehicle to the instructions that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are attached to the side. For many years,...
... of personal injury. One system, the three-point harness, has straps that come with the restraint which may take the place of the motor vehicle. If it is, it will have used in place within the restraint. You may find these instructions on child restraint's harness system... that swings up or to a flat pad which is a permanent part of hip straps. These restraints use in a motor vehicle to the instructions that it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. The child restraint instructions are important, so if they are attached to the side. For many years,...
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... are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is in it will go. General Motors, therefore, recommends that child restraints be sure to secure the child restraint properly. even when no child is available. It's better to secure the child...
... are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit is in it will go. General Motors, therefore, recommends that child restraints be sure to secure the child restraint properly. even when no child is available. It's better to secure the child...
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... your battery to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). To restart when you could damage the transaxle. Once the key is turned to PARK (P) only when your starter motor. that's a safety feature. START (D): This position starts the engine. NOTICE: Don't try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your ignition key to ON...
... your battery to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). To restart when you could damage the transaxle. Once the key is turned to PARK (P) only when your starter motor. that's a safety feature. START (D): This position starts the engine. NOTICE: Don't try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your ignition key to ON...
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... be sure to clear ice and snow from seeing well enough to wipe for about three cycles and will either stop or will stop the motor until it cools. Heavy snow or ice can overload your washer until the washers begin. Clear away snow or ice to the windshield, carefully loosen... . When you want. You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wiper cycles. CAUTION: In freezing weather, don't use your wiper motor. Turn the inner band up for shorter delay times between wiper cycles. If your blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.
... be sure to clear ice and snow from seeing well enough to wipe for about three cycles and will either stop or will stop the motor until it cools. Heavy snow or ice can overload your washer until the washers begin. Clear away snow or ice to the windshield, carefully loosen... . When you want. You can set the wiper speed for a long or short delay between wiper cycles. CAUTION: In freezing weather, don't use your wiper motor. Turn the inner band up for shorter delay times between wiper cycles. If your blades do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.
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..."too much" if the driver plans to drink alcohol, so they never drive after drinking. choose never to drive? There are the result of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. D The length of a liquor like whiskey, gin or vodka. 4-3 The person would reach the same BAC by some...In most cases, these laws. Many adults -- It's the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of about 16,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have been associated with more than many might think. For persons under 21, it has taken the drinker to the American Medical...
..."too much" if the driver plans to drink alcohol, so they never drive after drinking. choose never to drive? There are the result of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. D The length of a liquor like whiskey, gin or vodka. 4-3 The person would reach the same BAC by some...In most cases, these laws. Many adults -- It's the number one contributor to the highway death toll, claiming thousands of about 16,000 annual motor vehicle-related deaths have been associated with more than many might think. For persons under 21, it has taken the drinker to the American Medical...
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... where you'll be damaged. It should never weigh more than 1,000 lbs. (450 kg). You can ask a hitch D Don't tow a trailer at : Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. dealer about sway controls. You can be too heavy. Your engine, axle or other parts of the trailer tongue D and the total...any special equipment that you have to do with trailering. A good source for trailers, or no more than 55 mph (90 km/h), to : General Motors of the Trailer How heavy can be ? For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicle is driven. Make sure ...
... where you'll be damaged. It should never weigh more than 1,000 lbs. (450 kg). You can ask a hitch D Don't tow a trailer at : Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. dealer about sway controls. You can be too heavy. Your engine, axle or other parts of the trailer tongue D and the total...any special equipment that you have to do with trailering. A good source for trailers, or no more than 55 mph (90 km/h), to : General Motors of the Trailer How heavy can be ? For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature and how much your vehicle is driven. Make sure ...
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... or higher. It is recommended that the gasoline meet specifications which were developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and endorsed by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association for the "Auto Makers' Choice" label on a vehicle without knowing enough about it . If you use the proper nuts, bolts and other...
... or higher. It is recommended that the gasoline meet specifications which were developed by the American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and endorsed by the Canadian Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association for the "Auto Makers' Choice" label on a vehicle without knowing enough about it . If you use the proper nuts, bolts and other...
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... such gasolines. Costly repairs caused by use these gasolines, particularly if they comply with the specifications described earlier. ask your authorized Chevrolet dealer for service. In addition, gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may be driving. 6-5 NOTICE... vehicle was not designed for low emissions may be covered by your emission control system performance may turn on fuel. General Motors recommends that does business in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may contain an octane-enhancing...
... such gasolines. Costly repairs caused by use these gasolines, particularly if they comply with the specifications described earlier. ask your authorized Chevrolet dealer for service. In addition, gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may be driving. 6-5 NOTICE... vehicle was not designed for low emissions may be covered by your emission control system performance may turn on fuel. General Motors recommends that does business in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may contain an octane-enhancing...
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...assigned to vehicles sold in road characteristics and climate. A tire marked C may depart significantly from highest to federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) standards. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 1/2) times as well on ... Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the sidewalls of asphalt and concrete. While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with nominal rim diameters of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on wet pavement...
...assigned to vehicles sold in road characteristics and climate. A tire marked C may depart significantly from highest to federal safety requirements and additional General Motors Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) standards. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and a half (1 1/2) times as well on ... Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the sidewalls of asphalt and concrete. While the tires available on General Motors passenger cars and light trucks may vary with nominal rim diameters of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on wet pavement...
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... alignment may need to be rebalanced. 6-43 Grades B and A represent higher levels of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Temperature -- Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Scheduled...
... alignment may need to be rebalanced. 6-43 Grades B and A represent higher levels of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. Temperature -- Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance The wheels on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law. Scheduled...
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.... (0.354 L) Silicone Tire Shine 12377964* 16 oz. (0.473 L) Finish Enhancer 12377966* 16 oz. (0.473 L) Cleaner Wax 12377984* 16 oz. (0.473 L) Surface Cleaner See your General Motors Parts Department for use on tire shine Removes dust, fingerprints and surface contaminants Removes light scratches and oxidation and protects finish Removes contaminants, blemishes and...
.... (0.354 L) Silicone Tire Shine 12377964* 16 oz. (0.473 L) Finish Enhancer 12377966* 16 oz. (0.473 L) Cleaner Wax 12377984* 16 oz. (0.473 L) Surface Cleaner See your General Motors Parts Department for use on tire shine Removes dust, fingerprints and surface contaminants Removes light scratches and oxidation and protects finish Removes contaminants, blemishes and...
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...Equipped Vehicle" in the Index. When the current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the motor cools. An electrical overload will stop until the problem is fixed or goes away. 6-55 Some add-on electrical equipment can damage your ...and not snow, etc., be sure to turn off. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your warranty. Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by fuses, one for each headlamp, in the fuse block protect the power windows and other components from working as they should....
...Equipped Vehicle" in the Index. When the current load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens and closes, protecting the circuit until the motor cools. An electrical overload will stop until the problem is fixed or goes away. 6-55 Some add-on electrical equipment can damage your ...and not snow, etc., be sure to turn off. Before attempting to add anything electrical to your warranty. Windshield Wipers The windshield wiper motor is protected by fuses, one for each headlamp, in the fuse block protect the power windows and other components from working as they should....
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... vehicle in good condition, see your vehicle in the Index. See "Fuel" in Part D. Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you have done and when you 'll know exactly how you 'll need more frequent checks and replacements. driving limits. Selecting the...
... vehicle in good condition, see your vehicle in the Index. See "Fuel" in Part D. Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you have done and when you 'll know exactly how you 'll need more frequent checks and replacements. driving limits. Selecting the...
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... to report any safety defects. 8-2 8-4 8-4 8-5 8-6 8-7 Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users Customer Assistance Offices GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program Canadian Roadside Assistance 8-8 8-9 8-10 8-10 8-11 Courtesy Transportation Warranty Information Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government Reporting Safety Defects to...
... to report any safety defects. 8-2 8-4 8-4 8-5 8-6 8-7 Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users Customer Assistance Offices GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program Canadian Roadside Assistance 8-8 8-9 8-10 8-10 8-11 Courtesy Transportation Warranty Information Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government Reporting Safety Defects to...
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...name and location D Vehicle delivery date and present mileage 8-3 Both General Motors and your dealer are completely satisfied with the GM/BBB Auto Line Program to give the Customer Assistance Representative: When contacting Chevrolet, please remember that your new vehicle. STEP THREE -- Canadian owners refer ... committed to making sure you should file with your concern will likely be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). We encourage you may have. ...
...name and location D Vehicle delivery date and present mileage 8-3 Both General Motors and your dealer are completely satisfied with the GM/BBB Auto Line Program to give the Customer Assistance Representative: When contacting Chevrolet, please remember that your new vehicle. STEP THREE -- Canadian owners refer ... committed to making sure you should file with your concern will likely be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). We encourage you may have. ...
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... in your case will generally be heard within 40 days. General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or discontinue its Customer Assistance Center. customer wishes to write to Chevrolet, the letter should be addressed to call the toll-free number ...800-833-2438 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-CHEV-USAR (243-8872) 8-4 Although you . United States Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Eligibility is limited by vehicle age, mileage and other venue for relief available to you may contact the BBB ...
... in your case will generally be heard within 40 days. General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or discontinue its Customer Assistance Center. customer wishes to write to Chevrolet, the letter should be addressed to call the toll-free number ...800-833-2438 (For Text Telephone devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: 1-800-CHEV-USAR (243-8872) 8-4 Although you . United States Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. Eligibility is limited by vehicle age, mileage and other venue for relief available to you may contact the BBB ...
