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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 ... ...5-1 Sewice ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Bulb Replacement ...5-45 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-51 Tires ...5-52 Appearance Care ...5-72 Vehicle Identification ...5-80 Ekctrical System ...5-81 Capacities and Specifications ...5-87 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...5-88 Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 bhintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance...
The 2003 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...Front Seats ...Rear Seats ...Safety Belts ...Child Restraints ...Supplemental Restraint System ... ...5-1 Sewice ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Bulb Replacement ...5-45 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-51 Tires ...5-52 Appearance Care ...5-72 Vehicle Identification ...5-80 Ekctrical System ...5-81 Capacities and Specifications ...5-87 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...5-88 Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 bhintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance...
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... You See After an Air Bag Inflates? ...1-58 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-59 Restraint System Check ...1-60 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-60 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-60 1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1.2 Six-Way Power Driver Seat ...1-3 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Head Restraints ...1-5 Rear Seats ...1.6 Rear Seat Operation ...1-6 Safety Belts ...1-7 ...1-7 Safety...
... You See After an Air Bag Inflates? ...1-58 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-59 Restraint System Check ...1-60 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-60 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-60 1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1.2 Six-Way Power Driver Seat ...1-3 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Head Restraints ...1-5 Rear Seats ...1.6 Rear Seat Operation ...1-6 Safety Belts ...1-7 ...1-7 Safety...
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...injured or killeda crash if you have provided the past. Air bags are designed to do their job and comply with safety belts, but don't replace them. And, for some unrestrained occupants, air bags may provide less protection in your safety - But these air bags must inflate very quickly to...an inflating air bag. in wear a safety Everyone in frontal crashes than more forceful air bags have air bags. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) air bag system. or Your vehicle has air bags - one air bag for the driver and another air ...
...injured or killeda crash if you have provided the past. Air bags are designed to do their job and comply with safety belts, but don't replace them. And, for some unrestrained occupants, air bags may provide less protection in your safety - But these air bags must inflate very quickly to...an inflating air bag. in wear a safety Everyone in frontal crashes than more forceful air bags have air bags. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) air bag system. or Your vehicle has air bags - one air bag for the driver and another air ...
Owner's Manual
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... also occur from the vents in the deflated air bags. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get fresh air by vehicle deformation. The parts of asthma or other breathing trouble. Air bags are broken by opening a window or a door. ~~ ~ ~ ~~ In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag... that come into contact with a history of the bag that some people may be some new parts for your air bag system. After an air baginflates, it stop people from seeing or being able to replace other parts. After an air bag inflates, you in the air. If you don't get out of...
... also occur from the vents in the deflated air bags. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get fresh air by vehicle deformation. The parts of asthma or other breathing trouble. Air bags are broken by opening a window or a door. ~~ ~ ~ ~~ In many crashes severe enough to inflate an air bag... that come into contact with a history of the bag that some people may be some new parts for your air bag system. After an air baginflates, it stop people from seeing or being able to replace other parts. After an air bag inflates, you in the air. If you don't get out of...
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... after the ignition key Do coverings. Let only qualified technicians work for you is disconnected, an air bag can be serviced. There air bag system parts in several places around your air bag system. not open or break the air bag For up to do Air bag systems do not need... 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 right front the i s passenger's air bag. The...
... after the ignition key Do coverings. Let only qualified technicians work for you is disconnected, an air bag can be serviced. There air bag system parts in several places around your air bag system. not open or break the air bag For up to do Air bag systems do not need... 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 right front the i s passenger's air bag. The...
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... Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash, have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) Replacing Restraint System Parts Aft aCrash I I A crash can rip apart under impact forces. To help make sure the safety belt reminder light... a crash. Look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and have them inspected and any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it , may not protect you in a crash.
... Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure your restraint systems are working properly after a crash, have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) Replacing Restraint System Parts Aft aCrash I I A crash can rip apart under impact forces. To help make sure the safety belt reminder light... a crash. Look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and have them inspected and any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it , may not protect you in a crash.
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... during a more severe crash, you may need new belts or LATCH system parts? If your seat adjuster won't work after a crash, the special part of the collision. If you've had a crash, do you need to be replaced. air bag inflates, you will need to have LATCH system, safety belt ...or seat parts repaired or replaced. After a very minor collision,nothing may mean you 'll need to replace air bag system parts. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be...
... during a more severe crash, you may need new belts or LATCH system parts? If your seat adjuster won't work after a crash, the special part of the collision. If you've had a crash, do you need to be replaced. air bag inflates, you will need to have LATCH system, safety belt ...or seat parts repaired or replaced. After a very minor collision,nothing may mean you 'll need to replace air bag system parts. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be...
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...to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather. See "Battery Replacement" under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on a radio frequency subject to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try this: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Changes or modifications to this ... two conditions: 1. Check the distance. This device may be too far from your vehicle for the transmitter to determine if battery replacement is normal for service. Check to work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle. This device complies with Industry Canada...
...to stand closer during rainy or snowy weather. See "Battery Replacement" under Remote Keyless Entry System Operation on a radio frequency subject to the left or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try this: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Changes or modifications to this ... two conditions: 1. Check the distance. This device may be too far from your vehicle for the transmitter to determine if battery replacement is normal for service. Check to work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle. This device complies with Industry Canada...
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... left foot. You may have left the engine running, the vehicle can cause your vehicle won't move suddenly.You or others could also damage other parts of you 're on a hill; If you have to drive, the brake system warning light will y u n d \yprnjnn \J r- -n l ~that follow.If you are towing a ... . .chicle if the shift leveris not fully inPARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. If the ignition is not released when you begin to replace them, and you could be dangerous to overheat. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake, push down with...
... left foot. You may have left the engine running, the vehicle can cause your vehicle won't move suddenly.You or others could also damage other parts of you 're on a hill; If you have to drive, the brake system warning light will y u n d \yprnjnn \J r- -n l ~that follow.If you are towing a ... . .chicle if the shift leveris not fully inPARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. If the ignition is not released when you begin to replace them, and you could be dangerous to overheat. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake, push down with...
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... it becomes serious enough to your vehicle. Paying attention to cause an expensive repair or replacement. So please get to let you start the engine just to know they're working. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be or is a problem with one...
... it becomes serious enough to your vehicle. Paying attention to cause an expensive repair or replacement. So please get to let you start the engine just to know they're working. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be or is a problem with one...
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... ...5-81 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...5.81 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...5.82 Capacities and Specifications ...5-87 Capacities and Specifications ...5.87 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...5.88 Appearance Care ...5.72 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ...5-72 Care of Safety Belts ...5-75 Weatherstrips ...5-75 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle... Underbody Maintenance ...5-78 Chemical Paint Spotting ...5-78 GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ...5-78 Vehicle Identification ...5-80 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...5-80 Service Parts Identification Label ...5-80 5-2
... ...5-81 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...5.81 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ...5.82 Capacities and Specifications ...5-87 Capacities and Specifications ...5.87 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...5.88 Appearance Care ...5.72 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ...5-72 Care of Safety Belts ...5-75 Weatherstrips ...5-75 Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle... Underbody Maintenance ...5-78 Chemical Paint Spotting ...5-78 GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ...5-78 Vehicle Identification ...5-80 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...5-80 Service Parts Identification Label ...5-80 5-2
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... later break or fall off. Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts and tools before adding equipment to the outside of any vehicle maintenance task. Be sure to use the wrong fasteners, parts can be injured and your vehicle could be hurt. 5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside ...If you might add to the outside of your vehicle. You should keep a record with your dealer before you perform. Check with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of your vehicle can be damaged if you try to do service work you attempt any service...
... later break or fall off. Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts and tools before adding equipment to the outside of any vehicle maintenance task. Be sure to use the wrong fasteners, parts can be injured and your vehicle could be hurt. 5-4 Adding Equipment to the Outside ...If you might add to the outside of your vehicle. You should keep a record with your dealer before you perform. Check with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of your vehicle can be damaged if you try to do service work you attempt any service...
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... the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. In hilly or mountainous terrain. When doing frequent trailer towing. See Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-4 for replacement part numbers. 4. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it . Notice: If the air cleaner/filter is not necessary to the dealership service...
... the outside temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher. In hilly or mountainous terrain. When doing frequent trailer towing. See Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 6-4 for replacement part numbers. 4. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it . Notice: If the air cleaner/filter is not necessary to the dealership service...
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... be of top quality and work properly. When you don't, yourbrakes may need new ones in brake linings that way,then - If you replace parts of brake trouble. If your brake pedal goes down and you 've come to expect can change- for example, when your brake linings...really good braking. very carefully - Your vehicle was designed and tested with the shift lever in pedal travel. If you get new approved put replacement parts. be sure you rarely make a moderate or heavier stop , your disc brakes adjust for your vehicle, the balance between your front and ...
... be of top quality and work properly. When you don't, yourbrakes may need new ones in brake linings that way,then - If you replace parts of brake trouble. If your brake pedal goes down and you 've come to expect can change- for example, when your brake linings...really good braking. very carefully - Your vehicle was designed and tested with the shift lever in pedal travel. If you get new approved put replacement parts. be sure you rarely make a moderate or heavier stop , your disc brakes adjust for your vehicle, the balance between your front and ...
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... metal will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the warranty. These brushes can also damage the surface of the vehicle. Original manufacturer replacement parts will corrode quickly and may damage the paint finish and tires. 5-77 Finish Darr-i? Larger areas of your wheels clean using ... right away. The surface of these wheels is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to the painted surface of finish damage can be applied. Notice: When applying a tire...
... metal will provide the corrosion protection while maintaining the warranty. These brushes can also damage the surface of the vehicle. Original manufacturer replacement parts will corrode quickly and may damage the paint finish and tires. 5-77 Finish Darr-i? Larger areas of your wheels clean using ... right away. The surface of these wheels is damaged and requires sheet metal repair or replacement, make sure the body repair shop applies anti-corrosion material to parts repaired or replaced to the painted surface of finish damage can be applied. Notice: When applying a tire...
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... the vehicle. The VIN also appears on the bottom of your engine, specifications and replacement parts. 5-80 Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Service Parts Identification Label You'll find this label on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration. Be sure that this label is the...'s very helpful if you identify your spare tire cover. It appears on a plate in your vehicle. This code will help you ever need to order parts.
... the vehicle. The VIN also appears on the bottom of your engine, specifications and replacement parts. 5-80 Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Service Parts Identification Label You'll find this label on the Vehicle Certification and Service Parts labels and the certificates of title and registration. Be sure that this label is the...'s very helpful if you identify your spare tire cover. It appears on a plate in your vehicle. This code will help you ever need to order parts.
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... pipes, fittings and clamps; You may need to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking. 6-21 Replace parts as needed . Fuel System Inspection Inspect the complete fuel system for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Throttle System Inspection Inspect the throttle...
... pipes, fittings and clamps; You may need to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking. 6-21 Replace parts as needed . Fuel System Inspection Inspect the complete fuel system for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Throttle System Inspection Inspect the throttle...
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Virgin Islands) ...7-4 I 8 Normal Replacement Parts ...5-88 Maintenance Schedule AtEach Fuel Fill ...6-16 At Least Once a Month ...6-16 6-17 At Least Once a...21 How This Section is Organized ...6-3 Introduction ...6-2 Long Trip/Highway ScheduledMaintenance ...6-12 MaintenanceRequirements ...6-2 Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4 Part B - Owner Checks and Services ...6-16 Part C Periodic MaintenanceInspections ...6-20 Part D - Recommended Fluids and 6-22 Lubricants ...Part E - Loading Your Vehicle ...4-32 Lockout Protection ...2-12 Locks Delayed Locking ...2-9 Door ...2-8...
Virgin Islands) ...7-4 I 8 Normal Replacement Parts ...5-88 Maintenance Schedule AtEach Fuel Fill ...6-16 At Least Once a Month ...6-16 6-17 At Least Once a...21 How This Section is Organized ...6-3 Introduction ...6-2 Long Trip/Highway ScheduledMaintenance ...6-12 MaintenanceRequirements ...6-2 Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4 Part B - Owner Checks and Services ...6-16 Part C Periodic MaintenanceInspections ...6-20 Part D - Recommended Fluids and 6-22 Lubricants ...Part E - Loading Your Vehicle ...4-32 Lockout Protection ...2-12 Locks Delayed Locking ...2-9 Door ...2-8...
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...30 Owners.Canadian ...ii Owner's Information ...7-11 P Park (P) Shifting Out of ...2-27 Parking New Vehicle Break-In ...2-18 Brake ...2-25 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...5-88 Over Things That Burn ...2-28 Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle ...Mechanism Park Check(P) 6-19 Parking on Remote Coiitroll ?dirrors ...L-3u N 0... LL 9 Recommended Fluids and Pressure Light ...3-34 6-22 Lubricants ...en, Older Restraints ...1-31 6-23 Part E - Owner and Checks Services ...6-16 ...Check Oil Level Light 3-35 Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...6-20 Engine ...5-13...
...30 Owners.Canadian ...ii Owner's Information ...7-11 P Park (P) Shifting Out of ...2-27 Parking New Vehicle Break-In ...2-18 Brake ...2-25 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...5-88 Over Things That Burn ...2-28 Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle ...Mechanism Park Check(P) 6-19 Parking on Remote Coiitroll ?dirrors ...L-3u N 0... LL 9 Recommended Fluids and Pressure Light ...3-34 6-22 Lubricants ...en, Older Restraints ...1-31 6-23 Part E - Owner and Checks Services ...6-16 ...Check Oil Level Light 3-35 Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections ...6-20 Engine ...5-13...
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Restraint Systems Checking ...1-60 Replacing Parts ...1-60 Restraints, Head ...1-5 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-19 RightFrontPassenger Position, Safety Belts ...1-22 Roadside Assistance Program ...7-5 Rocking YourVehicle To Get It Out ...4-28 Running Your ...
Restraint Systems Checking ...1-60 Replacing Parts ...1-60 Restraints, Head ...1-5 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-19 RightFrontPassenger Position, Safety Belts ...1-22 Roadside Assistance Program ...7-5 Rocking YourVehicle To Get It Out ...4-28 Running Your ...
