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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) ...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 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~ ...
The 2003 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...Front Seats ...Rear Seats ...Safety Belts ...Child Restraints ...Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ...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 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~ ...
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If you're trailering, it's a good idea to see that are tight. See f a t i A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6-4 for more often when you're pulling a trailer. Each of these is covered in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), ... start your trip. Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating conditions. See Engine Overheating on page 5-23. 4-41 Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will help you find them quickly. Check periodically to review this .
If you're trailering, it's a good idea to see that are tight. See f a t i A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on page 6-4 for more often when you're pulling a trailer. Each of these is covered in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don't overfill), ... start your trip. Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing Your cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating conditions. See Engine Overheating on page 5-23. 4-41 Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will help you find them quickly. Check periodically to review this .
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This is true for you, use the short tripkity maintenance schedule: e Most trips are less than 5 miles (8 km). whichever occurs first. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under any one of these is particularly important when ..."C), it 's going to be 0°F (-18°C) or above. As in the chart shown previously, SAE 5W-30 is true, use the long trip/highway maintenance schedule. Failure to break down sooner. If you are also identified as frequent driving in stop-and-go traffic). Both will cause engine oil to use...
This is true for you, use the short tripkity maintenance schedule: e Most trips are less than 5 miles (8 km). whichever occurs first. Driving a vehicle with a fully warmed engine under any one of these is particularly important when ..."C), it 's going to be 0°F (-18°C) or above. As in the chart shown previously, SAE 5W-30 is true, use the long trip/highway maintenance schedule. Failure to break down sooner. If you are also identified as frequent driving in stop-and-go traffic). Both will cause engine oil to use...
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Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON@-Ill is the only reason for replacement part numbers. 4. See Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on tightly. Remove the screws that label is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level. Put the cover back on ... If you do not use only fluid labeled DEXRON@-III,because fluid with that hold the cover on. 2. Uses such as possible. See Using Your Maintenance Schedule on the engine with the air cleaner/filter off , and be careful working on page 6-4 for your automatic transaxle. Don't drive with it off...
Damage caused by fluid other than DEXRON@-Ill is the only reason for replacement part numbers. 4. See Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts on tightly. Remove the screws that label is not necessary to check the transaxle fluid level. Put the cover back on ... If you do not use only fluid labeled DEXRON@-III,because fluid with that hold the cover on. 2. Uses such as possible. See Using Your Maintenance Schedule on the engine with the air cleaner/filter off , and be careful working on page 6-4 for your automatic transaxle. Don't drive with it off...
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... the most important. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for scheduled rotation intervals. See "Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services," in Section 6, for damaged tires or wheels.
... the most important. After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and rear inflation pressures as possible and check wheel alignment. Also check for scheduled rotation intervals. See "Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services," in Section 6, for damaged tires or wheels.
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... System Inspection ...6.21 Part D:Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6.22 nn ...6.~3 Record Part E: Maintenance Maintenance Schedule ...-6-2 Introduction ...6.2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 How This Section is Organized ...6-3 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4 Using Your Maintenance Schedule ...6-4 Selecting the Right Schedule ...6-5 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance ...6-6 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance ...6-12 Part B: Owner Checks and Services ...6-16 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-16 At...
... System Inspection ...6.21 Part D:Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6.22 nn ...6.~3 Record Part E: Maintenance Maintenance Schedule ...-6-2 Introduction ...6.2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 How This Section is Organized ...6-3 Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4 Using Your Maintenance Schedule ...6-4 Selecting the Right Schedule ...6-5 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance ...6-6 Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance ...6-12 Part B: Owner Checks and Services ...6-16 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-16 At...
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... in good condition, please maintain your vehicle in good working condition. Maintenance Schedule Introduction IMPORTANT: KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED Your Vehicle and the Enviranmmt Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle properly. Maintenance Requirements Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections and recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed...
... in good condition, please maintain your vehicle in good working condition. Maintenance Schedule Introduction IMPORTANT: KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED Your Vehicle and the Enviranmmt Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle properly. Maintenance Requirements Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections and recommended fluids and lubricants as prescribed...
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... these jobs. "Part B: Owner Checks and Services" tells you should let your vehicle properly maintained. Some of the maintenance performed on page 7-IO. 6-3 These products, or their equivalents, should be used whether you the required know-how ... condition. "Part 6:Periodic Maintenance Inspections" explains important inspections that your vehicle for warranty repairs. E: Maintenance Record" is divided into five parts: "Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services" explains what should be checked and when. How This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule is a place for the...
... these jobs. "Part B: Owner Checks and Services" tells you should let your vehicle properly maintained. Some of the maintenance performed on page 7-IO. 6-3 These products, or their equivalents, should be used whether you the required know-how ... condition. "Part 6:Periodic Maintenance Inspections" explains important inspections that your vehicle for warranty repairs. E: Maintenance Record" is divided into five parts: "Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services" explains what should be checked and when. How This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule is a place for the...
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...very hot, dusty weather. All parts should be performed at General Motors want to use their vehicles, maintenance needs may drive it . Gasoline Octane Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at the mileage intervals specified. You may need more frequent checks and replacements. Or you may ...use the recommended fuel. If you have done and when you should schedule them. This part tells you the maintenance services you should have...
...very hot, dusty weather. All parts should be performed at General Motors want to use their vehicles, maintenance needs may drive it . Gasoline Octane Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at the mileage intervals specified. You may need more frequent checks and replacements. Or you may ...use the recommended fuel. If you have done and when you should schedule them. This part tells you the maintenance services you should have...
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... first). Every 6,000 Miles (IO 000 km): Tire Rotation. Short Trip/City Definition Follow the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance if any one of these conditions cause engine oil to follow: Short Trip/City Intervals Every 3,000Miles (5 000 km... Y V 1 I I " I W U I ' U W I I rnrlnr '31711 U"/ nf .I ." nnavQta llnlrr One of the reasons you 'll need to follow the complete scheduled maintenance on top of the two schedules is that these conditions is true for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial application. Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle Service (...
... first). Every 6,000 Miles (IO 000 km): Tire Rotation. Short Trip/City Definition Follow the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance if any one of these conditions cause engine oil to follow: Short Trip/City Intervals Every 3,000Miles (5 000 km... Y V 1 I I " I W U I ' U W I I rnrlnr '31711 U"/ nf .I ." nnavQta llnlrr One of the reasons you 'll need to follow the complete scheduled maintenance on top of the two schedules is that these conditions is true for delivery service, police, taxi or other commercial application. Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transaxle Service (...
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...miles (166 000 km) should be recorded. + A good time to follow the complete scheduled maintenance on the following pages. 6-6 Footnotes t The U.S. See Part 8 : Owner Checks and Serviceson page 6-16 and Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections on page 6-21. Every 30,000 Miles (50000 km): Engine Air Cleaner Filter...the same intervals for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area or used for the life of the conditions from the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance are true. Long Trip/Highway intervals Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every 12 months, ...
...miles (166 000 km) should be recorded. + A good time to follow the complete scheduled maintenance on the following pages. 6-6 Footnotes t The U.S. See Part 8 : Owner Checks and Serviceson page 6-16 and Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections on page 6-21. Every 30,000 Miles (50000 km): Engine Air Cleaner Filter...the same intervals for trailer towing, driven in a dusty area or used for the life of the conditions from the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance are true. Long Trip/Highway intervals Every 7,500 Miles (12 500 km): Engine Oil and Filter Change (or every 12 months, ...
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... Miles (37 500 km) CI Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be repeated at the same interval after 100,000 miles (166 000 km... first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Rotate tires. U Rotate tires. See Part B: Owner Checks and Services on page 6- 16 and Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections on page 5-54 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter...
... Miles (37 500 km) CI Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be repeated at the same interval after 100,000 miles (166 000 km... first). An Emission Control Service. 0 Rotate tires. U Rotate tires. See Part B: Owner Checks and Services on page 6- 16 and Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections on page 5-54 for proper rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.) 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter...
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Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service and any additional information from "Owner Checks and Services" or "Periodic Maintenance" on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record I 6-23 Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them.
Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service and any additional information from "Owner Checks and Services" or "Periodic Maintenance" on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record I 6-23 Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them.
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...: Owner's Manual only. funds. To request an order form, please specify year and model name of the vehicle. 7-11 The owner's manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for current and past model GM vehicles. Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Pub!ications are availab!e for all models. funds. Allow ample time...
...: Owner's Manual only. funds. To request an order form, please specify year and model name of the vehicle. 7-11 The owner's manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for current and past model GM vehicles. Current and Past Model Order Forms Service Pub!ications are availab!e for all models. funds. Allow ample time...
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......2-6 Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U S. Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4 Part B - 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 ... ...At Least Twice a Year ...6-17 BrakeSystem Inspection ...6-21 Engine Cooling System Inspection ...6-21 ExhaustSystem Inspection ...6-20 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Fuel System Inspection ...6-21 How This Section is Organized ...6-3 Introduction ...6-2 Long Trip/Highway ScheduledMaintenance ...6-12...
......2-6 Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U S. Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4 Part B - 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 ... ...At Least Twice a Year ...6-17 BrakeSystem Inspection ...6-21 Engine Cooling System Inspection ...6-21 ExhaustSystem Inspection ...6-20 Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Fuel System Inspection ...6-21 How This Section is Organized ...6-3 Introduction ...6-2 Long Trip/Highway ScheduledMaintenance ...6-12...
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...Level Light 3-35 Part C - Recommended Fluids and Pressure Light ...3-34 6-22 Lubricants ...en, Older Restraints ...1-31 6-23 Part E - Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4 Oil Part B - Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ...OutsideConvex Mirror ...Outside Power Mirrors ...Outside Remote Control Mirrors ... 2-30 2-31 2-... 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 ...
...Level Light 3-35 Part C - Recommended Fluids and Pressure Light ...3-34 6-22 Lubricants ...en, Older Restraints ...1-31 6-23 Part E - Scheduled Maintenance Services ...6-4 Oil Part B - Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ...OutsideConvex Mirror ...Outside Power Mirrors ...Outside Remote Control Mirrors ... 2-30 2-31 2-... 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 ...
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... ...2-24 Securing a Child Restraint Center RearSeat Position ...1-48 Designedfor the LATCHSystem ...1-45 Rear Outside Seat Position ...1-45 Right Front Seat Position ...1-50 Selecting the Right Schedule, Maintenance ...6-5 Service ...5=3 Adding Equipment to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...Rear Safetv Belt Comfort Guides for Children andSmall Adults ...RearSeatPassengers ...Right...
... ...2-24 Securing a Child Restraint Center RearSeat Position ...1-48 Designedfor the LATCHSystem ...1-45 Rear Outside Seat Position ...1-45 Right Front Seat Position ...1-50 Selecting the Right Schedule, Maintenance ...6-5 Service ...5=3 Adding Equipment to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...Rear Safetv Belt Comfort Guides for Children andSmall Adults ...RearSeatPassengers ...Right...
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..., 3-45, 3-53 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-77 2-25 Shifting Into Park (P) ...Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-27 Short Trip/City Definition ...6-5 ShortTrip/City Intervals ...6-5 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance ...6-6 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ...1-16 Skidding ...4-14 Some Other Rainy Weather Tips ...4-18 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems ...5-73 Specifications, Capacities ...5-87 Speedometer ...3-25 Starter Switch...
..., 3-45, 3-53 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-77 2-25 Shifting Into Park (P) ...Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-27 Short Trip/City Definition ...6-5 ShortTrip/City Intervals ...6-5 Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance ...6-6 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ...1-16 Skidding ...4-14 Some Other Rainy Weather Tips ...4-18 Special Fabric Cleaning Problems ...5-73 Specifications, Capacities ...5-87 Speedometer ...3-25 Starter Switch...