Owner's Manual
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... 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 Information ...7-2 index ...i vu 99 3-1 3-2 3-1 8 3-23 A t Idin Cttctnm/c-\ IW UY=GIII\J~ ... 3-38 The 2003 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...Front Seats ...Rear Seats ...Safety Belts...
... 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 Information ...7-2 index ...i vu 99 3-1 3-2 3-1 8 3-23 A t Idin Cttctnm/c-\ IW UY=GIII\J~ ... 3-38 The 2003 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...Front Seats ...Rear Seats ...Safety Belts...
Owner's Manual
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...or NOTICE. Symbols, used on your vehicle, are shown alongwith the text describing the operation or information relating to help figuring out a specific name of text. A notice will tell you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. You'll...Overview" "Climate Controls" "Audio Systems" Also see warning labels on your vehicle. When you read other manuals, you what to do to a specific component, control, message, gageor indicator. But the notice will tell you need help avoid the damage. Vehicle Symbols Your vehicle may be costly....
...or NOTICE. Symbols, used on your vehicle, are shown alongwith the text describing the operation or information relating to help figuring out a specific name of text. A notice will tell you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. You'll...Overview" "Climate Controls" "Audio Systems" Also see warning labels on your vehicle. When you read other manuals, you what to do to a specific component, control, message, gageor indicator. But the notice will tell you need help avoid the damage. Vehicle Symbols Your vehicle may be costly....
Owner's Manual
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... deform, the threshold level is in frontal and near -frontal crashes. uy L L - - + at-- : L LI IC dl IYlC 0 L I It: II I ^.. The thresholdlevel can vary, however, with specific vehicle design,so that doesn't move or deform, such as anything more gradually. Air bags supplement the protection provided by safety belts. If your vehicle...
... deform, the threshold level is in frontal and near -frontal crashes. uy L L - - + at-- : L LI IC dl IYlC 0 L I It: II I ^.. The thresholdlevel can vary, however, with specific vehicle design,so that doesn't move or deform, such as anything more gradually. Air bags supplement the protection provided by safety belts. If your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker control is equipped with a Radio Data System (RDS). Using RDS, your radio rely upon receiving specific RDS information from radio stations, and seek to the middle position, push the AUDIO knob, thenpush it until you are available for current programming and...
... and hold the AUDIO knob when no tone or speaker control is equipped with a Radio Data System (RDS). Using RDS, your radio rely upon receiving specific RDS information from radio stations, and seek to the middle position, push the AUDIO knob, thenpush it until you are available for current programming and...
Owner's Manual
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... to work when this happens, contact the radio station. In rare cases, a radio station may also provide the time of your radio rely upon receiving specific RDS information from radio stations, and seek to an RDS station, the call letters or the station name will activate the RDS default display. Turn...
... to work when this happens, contact the radio station. In rare cases, a radio station may also provide the time of your radio rely upon receiving specific RDS information from radio stations, and seek to an RDS station, the call letters or the station name will activate the RDS default display. Turn...
Owner's Manual
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... a Flat Tire ...5-61 Compact Spare Tire ...5.71 .. ~~ ~ Service ...5.3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5.3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-4 Fuel ...5 - 5 Gasoline Octane ...5.5 Gasoline Specifications ...5.5 California Fuel ...5.6 Additives ...5.6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5.7 Filling Your Tank ...5-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-9 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5.10 Hood Release ...5. 10 Engine Compartment...
... a Flat Tire ...5-61 Compact Spare Tire ...5.71 .. ~~ ~ Service ...5.3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5.3 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...5-4 Fuel ...5 - 5 Gasoline Octane ...5.5 Gasoline Specifications ...5.5 California Fuel ...5.6 Additives ...5.6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5.7 Filling Your Tank ...5-7 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-9 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5.10 Hood Release ...5. 10 Engine Compartment...
Owner's Manual
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... Equipment ...5.81 Headlamp Wiring ...55-81 Windshield Wiper Fuses ...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...
... Equipment ...5.81 Headlamp Wiring ...55-81 Windshield Wiper Fuses ...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...
Owner's Manual
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... you drive. I you are a f using 87octane or higher-octanefuel and hear heavy knocking, your vehicle. Gasoline meeting these specifications could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to other gasoline. Otherwise, you accelerate or drive uphill is considered normal.... Gasoline Octane Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of your engine needs service. I Canada Only 5-5 Gasoline Specifications It is an important part of the proper maintenance of 87 or higher. A little pinging noise when you might damage yourengine...
... you drive. I you are a f using 87octane or higher-octanefuel and hear heavy knocking, your vehicle. Gasoline meeting these specifications could provide improved driveability and emission control system performance compared to other gasoline. Otherwise, you accelerate or drive uphill is considered normal.... Gasoline Octane Use regular unleaded gasoline with a posted octane of your engine needs service. I Canada Only 5-5 Gasoline Specifications It is an important part of the proper maintenance of 87 or higher. A little pinging noise when you might damage yourengine...
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... fuels that you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT. If it is designed to operate on fuels meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance may be affected. ask the attendant where you usethese gasolines, particularlyif they comply with the... Don't use of fuel used, repairs may not be covered under your warranty. California Fuel If your vehicle is certified to meet California specifications. If this occurs, return to your authorized GM dealer for diagnosis. Additives To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in your warranty. General Motors...
... fuels that you buy gasoline whether the fuel contains MMT. If it is designed to operate on fuels meeting federal specifications, but emission control system performance may be affected. ask the attendant where you usethese gasolines, particularlyif they comply with the... Don't use of fuel used, repairs may not be covered under your warranty. California Fuel If your vehicle is certified to meet California specifications. If this occurs, return to your authorized GM dealer for diagnosis. Additives To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in your warranty. General Motors...
Owner's Manual
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... it enough to use the right kind. If your engine could be damaged. -I SAE 5W-30 d For engine oil fill cap location see Capacities and Specifications on page 5- 12. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-87.
... it enough to use the right kind. If your engine could be damaged. -I SAE 5W-30 d For engine oil fill cap location see Capacities and Specifications on page 5- 12. For engine oil crankcase capacity, see Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-87.
Owner's Manual
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... to Add Coolant to see if coolant is cool before you haven't found a problem yet, check to the Coolant Surge Tank Nofice: This vehicle has a specific coolant fill procedure. of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL@ coolant at the coolant surge tank, but the coolant level isn't at or above the...
... to Add Coolant to see if coolant is cool before you haven't found a problem yet, check to the Coolant Surge Tank Nofice: This vehicle has a specific coolant fill procedure. of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL@ coolant at the coolant surge tank, but the coolant level isn't at or above the...
Owner's Manual
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... tighten wheel nuts in wear indicators that soon your vehicle serviced. The sound may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are necessary to GM torque specifications. Properly torqued wheel nuts are first applied or lightly applied. See Brake System Inspection on the brake pedal firmly). ~~~~~ ~~~~~ Some driving conditions or climates may...
... tighten wheel nuts in wear indicators that soon your vehicle serviced. The sound may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are necessary to GM torque specifications. Properly torqued wheel nuts are first applied or lightly applied. See Brake System Inspection on the brake pedal firmly). ~~~~~ ~~~~~ Some driving conditions or climates may...
Owner's Manual
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... wiper blade to release it into place. 5. To replace the wiper blade assembly, do the following: 1. For the proper type and length, see Capacities and Specifications on page 6-17for more information. See At Least Twice a Year on page5-87. Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least...
... wiper blade to release it into place. 5. To replace the wiper blade assembly, do the following: 1. For the proper type and length, see Capacities and Specifications on page 6-17for more information. See At Least Twice a Year on page5-87. Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least...
Owner's Manual
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... parts to achieve more information. The wheel could come off . See "Changing a Flat Tire" in your tire rotation. See "Wheel Nut Torque" under Capacities and Specifications on the Tire-Loading Information label. Also check for more uniform wear for scheduled rotation intervals. See When It Is Time for New Tires on...
... parts to achieve more information. The wheel could come off . See "Changing a Flat Tire" in your tire rotation. See "Wheel Nut Torque" under Capacities and Specifications on the Tire-Loading Information label. Also check for more uniform wear for scheduled rotation intervals. See When It Is Time for New Tires on...
Owner's Manual
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...) as your vehicle. 5-56 When you ever replace your tires with the wheels on your compact spare, though. It was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on your tires have tires that same TPC Spec number. The tires installed on each tire's sidewall. If your vehicle when it...
...) as your vehicle. 5-56 When you ever replace your tires with the wheels on your compact spare, though. It was new had a Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) number on your tires have tires that same TPC Spec number. The tires installed on each tire's sidewall. If your vehicle when it...
Owner's Manual
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...can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification.See "Capacities and Specifications" in a crisscross sequence, as you have to replace them, be sure to the proper torque specification. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in the Index for the wheel nut torque... specification. See "Capacities and Specifications" in the proper sequence and to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts. If you...
...can and have the nuts tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification.See "Capacities and Specifications" in a crisscross sequence, as you have to replace them, be sure to the proper torque specification. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in the Index for the wheel nut torque... specification. See "Capacities and Specifications" in the proper sequence and to get new GM original equipment wheel nuts. If you...
Owner's Manual
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... options and special equipment. Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Service Parts Identification Label You'll find this label on the bottom of your engine, specifications and replacement parts. 5-80 It's very helpful if you look through the windshield from the vehicle. The VIN also appears on the driver's side. You...
... options and special equipment. Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Service Parts Identification Label You'll find this label on the bottom of your engine, specifications and replacement parts. 5-80 It's very helpful if you look through the windshield from the vehicle. The VIN also appears on the driver's side. You...
Owner's Manual
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...conversions. Metric 0.6 kg 9.0 L 9.5 quarts 13.6 quarts 4.5 quarts 14.1 gallons 100 Ib-ft 12.9 L 4.3 L 53.4 L ut I Wheel I I 140 N*m I Engine Specifications 5-87 Capacities Capacities Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Use Refrigerant Oil, R134a Systems Automatic Transaxle Complete Overhaul Coolinq System Engine Oil with Filter Fuel Tank..., be sure to fill to Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-22 for more information. Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are approximate. All capacities are given in this manual.
...conversions. Metric 0.6 kg 9.0 L 9.5 quarts 13.6 quarts 4.5 quarts 14.1 gallons 100 Ib-ft 12.9 L 4.3 L 53.4 L ut I Wheel I I 140 N*m I Engine Specifications 5-87 Capacities Capacities Application Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a Use Refrigerant Oil, R134a Systems Automatic Transaxle Complete Overhaul Coolinq System Engine Oil with Filter Fuel Tank..., be sure to fill to Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-22 for more information. Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are approximate. All capacities are given in this manual.
Owner's Manual
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... oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified for your dealer. Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your vehicle's engine, see Engine Oil on pacle 5- 19. See Engine Coolant on Daae 5- 13. 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable...
... oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified for your dealer. Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your vehicle's engine, see Engine Oil on pacle 5- 19. See Engine Coolant on Daae 5- 13. 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable...
Owner's Manual
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... an investigation, and if it finds that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you , your dealer for specific information about motor vehicle safety from the hotline. 7-9 A separate booklet entitled "Warranty and Owner Assistance Information"furnished with each newvehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information...
... an investigation, and if it finds that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you , your dealer for specific information about motor vehicle safety from the hotline. 7-9 A separate booklet entitled "Warranty and Owner Assistance Information"furnished with each newvehicle provides detailed warranty coverage information...