Owner's Manual
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...The 2003 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...Front Seats ...Rear Seats ...Safety Belts ...Child Restraints ...Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ...Restraint System Check ...Features and Controls ...Keys ...Doors and Locks ...Windows ...Theft-Deterrent Systems ...Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...Mirrors ...Storage Areas ...S!Jr?rnef ...Instrument Pane[ ...Instrument Panel Overview ...Climate Controls ...Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ...nu 1-1 I -2 1-6 I -7 1-31 1-53 1-60 2-1 2-2 2-8 2-15 2-1 7 2-18 2-30 2-32 L r) Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving...
...The 2003 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...Front Seats ...Rear Seats ...Safety Belts ...Child Restraints ...Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ...Restraint System Check ...Features and Controls ...Keys ...Doors and Locks ...Windows ...Theft-Deterrent Systems ...Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...Mirrors ...Storage Areas ...S!Jr?rnef ...Instrument Pane[ ...Instrument Panel Overview ...Climate Controls ...Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ...nu 1-1 I -2 1-6 I -7 1-31 1-53 1-60 2-1 2-2 2-8 2-15 2-1 7 2-18 2-30 2-32 L r) Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving...
Owner's Manual
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... improper service. turned off and the battery is disconnected, an air bag can mean that your air bag system won't work for you is working on your vehicle should be injured you damage the covering for the driver's or the right front passenger's bag, the bag may haveto replace the air bag modulein the steering wheel or both the air bag I module and the instrument panel for service. There air bag...
... improper service. turned off and the battery is disconnected, an air bag can mean that your air bag system won't work for you is working on your vehicle should be injured you damage the covering for the driver's or the right front passenger's bag, the bag may haveto replace the air bag modulein the steering wheel or both the air bag I module and the instrument panel for service. There air bag...
Owner's Manual
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... Engine Coolant Heater ...2.20 Automatic Transaxle Operation ...2.22 Parking Brake ...2.25 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-25 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-27 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-28 Engine Exhaust ...2-28 Running Your EngineWhile You Are Parked ...2-29 Mirrors ...2.30 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-30 Outside Remote Control Mirrors ...2.30 Outside Power Mirrors ...2.31 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-31 Storage Areas ...-2-32 Glove Box ...2.32 Cupholder(s) ...2.32 Center Console Storage Area ...2.32 n 3r) u a t I I ~ C I l nuum ...i Sunroof ...2.33 I I - _ I _ _ Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless...
... Engine Coolant Heater ...2.20 Automatic Transaxle Operation ...2.22 Parking Brake ...2.25 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-25 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-27 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-28 Engine Exhaust ...2-28 Running Your EngineWhile You Are Parked ...2-29 Mirrors ...2.30 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-30 Outside Remote Control Mirrors ...2.30 Outside Power Mirrors ...2.31 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-31 Storage Areas ...-2-32 Glove Box ...2.32 Cupholder(s) ...2.32 Center Console Storage Area ...2.32 n 3r) u a t I I ~ C I l nuum ...i Sunroof ...2.33 I I - _ I _ _ Keys ...2-2 Remote Keyless...
Owner's Manual
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... horn chirp feature is pressed, with the key removed from PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N), you can unlock or lock all of the vehicle. Pull up on page 2-12 later in the ignition. See Lockout Protection on the switch to lock all the doors. When LOCK on it to unlock all the doors. The rear doors do not have power door lock switches. Rear seat passengers must use the manual levers to LOCK twice when l e s v i q the vehicle...
... horn chirp feature is pressed, with the key removed from PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N), you can unlock or lock all of the vehicle. Pull up on page 2-12 later in the ignition. See Lockout Protection on the switch to lock all the doors. When LOCK on it to unlock all the doors. The rear doors do not have power door lock switches. Rear seat passengers must use the manual levers to LOCK twice when l e s v i q the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle or to change the mode by the driver: Mode 1: All doors automatically lock when the transaxle is turned to OFF. 3. The doors will unlock when the transaxle is shifted into PARK (P) and the key is only available with the remote keyless entry system (if equipped). When the door is now set. 2-10 Release the switch when you selected is closed throughout this feature, when you want. All doors...
... vehicle or to change the mode by the driver: Mode 1: All doors automatically lock when the transaxle is turned to OFF. 3. The doors will unlock when the transaxle is shifted into PARK (P) and the key is only available with the remote keyless entry system (if equipped). When the door is now set. 2-10 Release the switch when you selected is closed throughout this feature, when you want. All doors...
Owner's Manual
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... you use the manual door lock or the remote keyless entry transmitter, you could still lock your keys inside , then get out and close from the center ensure it fully latches. -+ Leaving Your Vehicle If you have air outlets on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that you will force outside , insert the key and turn the trunk lock cylinder. It can 't see...
... you use the manual door lock or the remote keyless entry transmitter, you could still lock your keys inside , then get out and close from the center ensure it fully latches. -+ Leaving Your Vehicle If you have air outlets on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that you will force outside , insert the key and turn the trunk lock cylinder. It can 't see...
Owner's Manual
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... driver's door is opened. Notices Don't try to display some instrument panel warning lights. When the sngne sterts, re!e2,se !he kat{. It is also the position to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to where the key returns after the ignition is turned to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. But even when the engine is not running, you can use ACCESSORY, turn...
... driver's door is opened. Notices Don't try to display some instrument panel warning lights. When the sngne sterts, re!e2,se !he kat{. It is also the position to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Starting Your Engine Move your shift lever to where the key returns after the ignition is turned to PARK (P) only when your vehicle is stopped. But even when the engine is not running, you can use ACCESSORY, turn...
Owner's Manual
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... engine coolant heater, if your vehicle has this feature, can damage your engine gets warm. Try pushing your engine won't start (or starts but then stops), it there as your starter motor. If your accelerator pedal all the way to START. 1. The idle speed will cause your ignition key to the floor and holding it could change the way the engine operates. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn...
... engine coolant heater, if your vehicle has this feature, can damage your engine gets warm. Try pushing your engine won't start (or starts but then stops), it there as your starter motor. If your accelerator pedal all the way to START. 1. The idle speed will cause your ignition key to the floor and holding it could change the way the engine operates. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn...
Owner's Manual
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......3.5 Horn ...3.5 Tilt Wheel ...3.5 Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever ...3.6 Exterior Lamps ...3.12 Interior Lamps ...3-15 Accessory Power Outlets ...3.17 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter ...3.17 Climate Controls ...-3-1 8 Climate Control System ...3.18 Outlet Adjustment ...3-22 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ...3-23 Instrument Panel Cluster ...3.24 Speedometer and Odometer ...3.25 Tachometer ...3.26 Safety Belt Reminder Light ...3.26 n Air say Fieadir~less iiyi-li ...3cn7 . I Charging System Light ...3.28 Brake System Warning Light ...3.28 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...3.29 Engine...
......3.5 Horn ...3.5 Tilt Wheel ...3.5 Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever ...3.6 Exterior Lamps ...3.12 Interior Lamps ...3-15 Accessory Power Outlets ...3.17 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter ...3.17 Climate Controls ...-3-1 8 Climate Control System ...3.18 Outlet Adjustment ...3-22 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ...3-23 Instrument Panel Cluster ...3.24 Speedometer and Odometer ...3.25 Tachometer ...3.26 Safety Belt Reminder Light ...3.26 n Air say Fieadir~less iiyi-li ...3cn7 . I Charging System Light ...3.28 Brake System Warning Light ...3.28 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...3.29 Engine...
Owner's Manual
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... help heat or cool the air inside your vehicle. An engine coolant heater warms the coolant that it is activated. The recirculation mode can be used with vent, bi-level, or floor modes, but it is activated. When the car is turned off and back on to let you move the mode knob back to another mode, the system will automatically move...
... help heat or cool the air inside your vehicle. An engine coolant heater warms the coolant that it is activated. The recirculation mode can be used with vent, bi-level, or floor modes, but it is activated. When the car is turned off and back on to let you move the mode knob back to another mode, the system will automatically move...
Owner's Manual
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... engine is started and may stay on for several seconds. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. Your brake system may go closer to ON. If the regular brake system warning light is a problem. 3-29 Or, if the light comes on , you 're driving, stop carefully. This is on if your parking brake doesn't release fully. If the light comes on , turn the ignition...
... engine is started and may stay on for several seconds. If the light is still on, have the vehicle towed for service. Your brake system may go closer to ON. If the regular brake system warning light is a problem. 3-29 Or, if the light comes on , you 're driving, stop carefully. This is on if your parking brake doesn't release fully. If the light comes on , turn the ignition...
Owner's Manual
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... Fuel Container ...5-9 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5.10 Hood Release ...5. 10 Engine Compartment Overview ...5.12 Engine Oil ...5.13 Engine Air CleanedFilter ...5.17 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5.18 E!?cJIr?E!C!x!2.?.t ..." 9 "-1 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap ...5-22 Engine Overheating ...5.23 Cooling System ...5.25 Power Steering Fluid ...5.32 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5.33 5-1 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Brakes ...5-34 Battery ...5-38 Jump Starting ...5-39 Bulb Replacement ...5.45 Halogen Bulbs ...5.45 Headlamps ...5.45 Front Turn Signal Lamps ...5.47 Center High...
... Fuel Container ...5-9 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5.10 Hood Release ...5. 10 Engine Compartment Overview ...5.12 Engine Oil ...5.13 Engine Air CleanedFilter ...5.17 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5.18 E!?cJIr?E!C!x!2.?.t ..." 9 "-1 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap ...5-22 Engine Overheating ...5.23 Cooling System ...5.25 Power Steering Fluid ...5.32 Windshield Washer Fluid ...5.33 5-1 Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Brakes ...5-34 Battery ...5-38 Jump Starting ...5-39 Bulb Replacement ...5.45 Halogen Bulbs ...5.45 Headlamps ...5.45 Front Turn Signal Lamps ...5.47 Center High...
Owner's Manual
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... specifications could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to other gasoline. I Canada Only 5-5 Gasoline Octane Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of your engine needs service. If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible. Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance...
... specifications could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to other gasoline. I Canada Only 5-5 Gasoline Octane Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of your engine needs service. If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible. Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance...
Owner's Manual
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... warning sound, have the rear brake linings inspected immediately. Notice: Continuing to GM torque specifications. When you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have your brakes. Brake linings should be removed and inspected each time the tires are needed. Disc brake pads have the rear brakes inspected, too. That could result in the proper sequence to drive with your vehicle serviced. When tires are rotated, inspect brake pads for rotation or changing...
... warning sound, have the rear brake linings inspected immediately. Notice: Continuing to GM torque specifications. When you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have your brakes. Brake linings should be removed and inspected each time the tires are needed. Disc brake pads have the rear brakes inspected, too. That could result in the proper sequence to drive with your vehicle serviced. When tires are rotated, inspect brake pads for rotation or changing...
Owner's Manual
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..., handling, speed rating, traction, ride and other things during normal service on yourvehicle, the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may also causedamage to your vehicle. If you could fail suddenly, causing acrash. Mixin, Lires could cause you ever replace your tires with that are the same size, load range, speed rating...
..., handling, speed rating, traction, ride and other things during normal service on yourvehicle, the wheel rim flanges could develop cracks after many miles of different sizes or types (radial and bias-belted tires), the vehicle may also causedamage to your vehicle. If you could fail suddenly, causing acrash. Mixin, Lires could cause you ever replace your tires with that are the same size, load range, speed rating...
Owner's Manual
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...Usage Air Bag Body Function Control Module Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Door Locks Body Function Control Module/ Instrument Panel Cluster Remote Trunk Release Power Seats Door Locks Door Locks Door Locks I A REURFA C. WIPER 8. EFC BATT G. TRUNK Fuses E F MICRO I MICRO RELAY OR UNLOCK 1 IJ DRIVERS DR UNLOCK " DR LOCK Fuses n A Usage \"'?'i;=k%rs Trunk Release and Remote Keyless Entry Turn Signals Power Mirrors 6 C D Stoplamps Hazard Lamps Instrument Panel Cluster, Climate Control 5-83 TURN LPS D.PWR MIRROR E. AIR BAG F. DR LOCK J. Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Driver...
...Usage Air Bag Body Function Control Module Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Door Locks Body Function Control Module/ Instrument Panel Cluster Remote Trunk Release Power Seats Door Locks Door Locks Door Locks I A REURFA C. WIPER 8. EFC BATT G. TRUNK Fuses E F MICRO I MICRO RELAY OR UNLOCK 1 IJ DRIVERS DR UNLOCK " DR LOCK Fuses n A Usage \"'?'i;=k%rs Trunk Release and Remote Keyless Entry Turn Signals Power Mirrors 6 C D Stoplamps Hazard Lamps Instrument Panel Cluster, Climate Control 5-83 TURN LPS D.PWR MIRROR E. AIR BAG F. DR LOCK J. Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Driver...
Owner's Manual
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... Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $50.00 Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to notifying General Motors of your General Motors dealer or by contacting your vehicle. Reporting Safety Defects...
... Case Unit Repair Manual This manual provides information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. Box 33170 Detroit, MI 48232-5170 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet Motor Division Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center P.O. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $50.00 Service Bulletins Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to notifying General Motors of your General Motors dealer or by contacting your vehicle. Reporting Safety Defects...
Owner's Manual
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...Fluid Warning ...3-36 3-31 Malfunction Indicator ...3-34 Oil Pressure ...Passlock@ Warning...3-35 Safety Belt Reminder ...3-26 Se;;fice '4ehiclz Soon ...3-3u rJ 1 c 3 J jump Siariiny ... Inflation . Pressure ...5-53 Tire Inspection BrakeSystem ...6-21 Engine Cooling System ...6-21 ExhaustSystem ...6-20 Fuel System ...6-21 Part C - s-sy K Key Lock Cylinders Service ...KeylessEntrySystem ...Keys ...6-17 2-4 2-2 7 Periodic Maintenance ...6-20 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle BootandSeal ...6-20 Throttle System ...6-21 Instrument Panel Cluster ...3-24 Overview ...3-2 Instrument Panel...
...Fluid Warning ...3-36 3-31 Malfunction Indicator ...3-34 Oil Pressure ...Passlock@ Warning...3-35 Safety Belt Reminder ...3-26 Se;;fice '4ehiclz Soon ...3-3u rJ 1 c 3 J jump Siariiny ... Inflation . Pressure ...5-53 Tire Inspection BrakeSystem ...6-21 Engine Cooling System ...6-21 ExhaustSystem ...6-20 Fuel System ...6-21 Part C - s-sy K Key Lock Cylinders Service ...KeylessEntrySystem ...Keys ...6-17 2-4 2-2 7 Periodic Maintenance ...6-20 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle BootandSeal ...6-20 Throttle System ...6-21 Instrument Panel Cluster ...3-24 Overview ...3-2 Instrument Panel...
Owner's Manual
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.../Highway Scheduled Maintenance ...6-12 Loss of Control ...4-14 Low Coolant Warning Light ...3-30 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light ...3-36 Maintenance. Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4 Part B - Maintenance Record ...6-23 Selecting the RightSchedule ...6-5 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance ...6-6 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle 6-20 Bootand Seal Inspection ...Throttle System Inspection ...6-21 Using Your ...6-4 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Maintenance When Trailer Towing ...4-41 Making Turns ...4-39 3-31 Malfunction Indicator Light ...Manual Seats ...1-2 2-16...
.../Highway Scheduled Maintenance ...6-12 Loss of Control ...4-14 Low Coolant Warning Light ...3-30 Low Washer Fluid Warning Light ...3-36 Maintenance. Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4 Part B - Maintenance Record ...6-23 Selecting the RightSchedule ...6-5 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance ...6-6 Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle 6-20 Bootand Seal Inspection ...Throttle System Inspection ...6-21 Using Your ...6-4 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Maintenance When Trailer Towing ...4-41 Making Turns ...4-39 3-31 Malfunction Indicator Light ...Manual Seats ...1-2 2-16...
Owner's Manual
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...55 RDSMessages ...Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...1-28 RearSeat Operation ...1-6 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions ...1-22 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts ...1-22 Rear Window Defogger ...3-21 Rearview Mirrors ...2-30 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-29 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ...2-5 Remote Trunk Release ...2-13 Remote Trunk Release Lockout ...2-13 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the 5-63 Spare Tire ...Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ...5-62 Replacement Bulbs ...5-50 Replacing BrakeSystemParts ...5-37...
...55 RDSMessages ...Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...1-28 RearSeat Operation ...1-6 Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions ...1-22 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts ...1-22 Rear Window Defogger ...3-21 Rearview Mirrors ...2-30 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...4-29 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation ...2-5 Remote Trunk Release ...2-13 Remote Trunk Release Lockout ...2-13 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the 5-63 Spare Tire ...Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ...5-62 Replacement Bulbs ...5-50 Replacing BrakeSystemParts ...5-37...