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2004 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-31 Air Bag Systems ...1-52 Restraint System Check ...1-60...(s) ...3-52 Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-31 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 Bulb Replacement ...5-45 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-49 Tires ...5-50 Appearance Care ...5-78 Vehicle Identification ...5-86 Electrical System ...5-87 Capacities and Speci...
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-7 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-31 Air Bag Systems ...1-52 Restraint System Check ...1-60...(s) ...3-52 Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-31 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 Bulb Replacement ...5-45 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-49 Tires ...5-50 Appearance Care ...5-78 Vehicle Identification ...5-86 Electrical System ...5-87 Capacities and Speci...
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... the vehicle. 2. Your remote keyless entry transmitter, with 10 minutes of the transmitter, see "Remote Keyless Entry System Operation" previously in the ignition or the hood is running . Press the transmitter's lock button, release it on while the vehicle is not closed. The vehicle's doors will automatically regulate the inside temperature.
... the vehicle. 2. Your remote keyless entry transmitter, with 10 minutes of the transmitter, see "Remote Keyless Entry System Operation" previously in the ignition or the hood is running . Press the transmitter's lock button, release it on while the vehicle is not closed. The vehicle's doors will automatically regulate the inside temperature.
Owner's Manual
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Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of extension cord could be damaged. You could overheat and cause a ...
Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of extension cord could be damaged. You could overheat and cause a ...
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... E. See Ignition Positions on page 2-44. K. See Glove Box on page 2-22. Side Air Outlets. N. Storage Compartment P. See Hood Release on page 3-20. See Accessory Power Outlets on page 5-12. V. W. B. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-115 and...Center Console Storage Compartment. Audio System. O. T. Shift Lever. Steering Wheel Controls and Cruise Controls. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-6. Hood Release. U. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-32. See Climate Control System on page 2-30. Fog Lamps. S. Instrument Panel Cluster...
... E. See Ignition Positions on page 2-44. K. See Glove Box on page 2-22. Side Air Outlets. N. Storage Compartment P. See Hood Release on page 3-20. See Accessory Power Outlets on page 5-12. V. W. B. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-115 and...Center Console Storage Compartment. Audio System. O. T. Shift Lever. Steering Wheel Controls and Cruise Controls. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-6. Hood Release. U. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-32. See Climate Control System on page 2-30. Fog Lamps. S. Instrument Panel Cluster...
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... block the flow of air into the rear seats to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may break. The louvers are dedicated to move them or they may adversely affect performance of the system. • Keep the path...
... block the flow of air into the rear seats to help circulate the air inside of your vehicle. • Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors may break. The louvers are dedicated to move them or they may adversely affect performance of the system. • Keep the path...
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... Octane ...5-5 Gasoline Specifications ...5-6 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-7 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-8 Filling Your Tank ...5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-11 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 Hood Release ...5-12 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-14 Engine Oil ...5-17 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-22 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5-23 Engine Coolant ...5-24 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure...
... Octane ...5-5 Gasoline Specifications ...5-6 California Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-7 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-8 Filling Your Tank ...5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-11 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 Hood Release ...5-12 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-14 Engine Oil ...5-17 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-22 Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...5-23 Engine Coolant ...5-24 Coolant Surge Tank Pressure...
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Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the hood release handle located inside the vehicle to the front of the vehicle and push the secondary hood release handle toward the driver's side of the steering column. 2. Lift the hood. 5-12 Then go to the right of the vehicle before lifting the hood. 3.
Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the hood release handle located inside the vehicle to the front of the vehicle and push the secondary hood release handle toward the driver's side of the steering column. 2. Lift the hood. 5-12 Then go to the right of the vehicle before lifting the hood. 3.
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Do not drop the hood from about 8 to 12 inches (20 to 30 cm) above the vehicle to latch fully. Then let the hood drop from full prop-rod height. Release the hood prop rod from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot marked with an arrow. Check to relieve pressure on properly. 4. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on the hood prop. Lift the hood to make sure the hood is closed and repeat the procedure if necessary. 5-13
Do not drop the hood from about 8 to 12 inches (20 to 30 cm) above the vehicle to latch fully. Then let the hood drop from full prop-rod height. Release the hood prop rod from its retainer and put the hood prop into the slot marked with an arrow. Check to relieve pressure on properly. 4. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on the hood prop. Lift the hood to make sure the hood is closed and repeat the procedure if necessary. 5-13
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Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2.2L DOHC L4 engine, you'll see the following: 5-14
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2.2L DOHC L4 engine, you'll see the following: 5-14
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When you open the hood on the 3.5L LX9 engine, you'll see the following: 5-16
When you open the hood on the 3.5L LX9 engine, you'll see the following: 5-16
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Stay away from the engine if you open the hood. Stop your engine if it overheats, and get everyone away from it can catch fire. Notice: If your engine catches fire because you ... a low coolant level warning message displayed on page 3-50. {CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Wait until there is no coolant, your vehicle can be badly burned. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Stay away from the engine if you open the hood. Stop your engine if it overheats, and get everyone away from it can catch fire. Notice: If your engine catches fire because you ... a low coolant level warning message displayed on page 3-50. {CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just open the hood. Wait until there is no coolant, your vehicle can be badly burned. The costly repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
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... periods in NEUTRAL (N) while stopped. If you can indicate a serious problem. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your heater to lift the hood but see or hear no low coolant light, but to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and let the engine idle. 2. If No Steam Is Coming From Your...
... periods in NEUTRAL (N) while stopped. If you can indicate a serious problem. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and park your heater to lift the hood but see or hear no low coolant light, but to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) and let the engine idle. 2. If No Steam Is Coming From Your...
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The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. 3.5L Engine Shown; 2.2L Engine Similar A. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Engine Coolant Reservoir 5-29 If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is not running and can injure you 'll see: {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is boiling, don't do anything else until it cools down. Cooling System When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you . Engine Cooling Fans B.
The vehicle should be parked on a level surface. 3.5L Engine Shown; 2.2L Engine Similar A. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Engine Coolant Reservoir 5-29 If the coolant inside the coolant surge tank is not running and can injure you 'll see: {CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is boiling, don't do anything else until it cools down. Cooling System When you decide it's safe to lift the hood, here's what you . Engine Cooling Fans B.
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... vehicle. Notice: If you don't want. And it could be able to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage your vehicle. 1. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. It must have a 12-volt battery with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle. 2. If they could cause a ground connection you...
... vehicle. Notice: If you don't want. And it could be able to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could damage your vehicle. 1. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. It must have a 12-volt battery with negative grounds to jump start your vehicle. 2. If they could cause a ground connection you...
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Carefully remove the two bolts attaching the headlamp assembly to scratch the vehicle with the lamp or the lamp with the fender. 5-46 Use care not to the vehicle. 3. Remove the rubber covers from the vehicle by pulling it . 2. Remove the lamp assembly from the individual sockets. 5. 1. Open the hood. 4. Unclip the wiring harness and twist the socket less than one-quarter turn counterclockwise and remove it forward.
Carefully remove the two bolts attaching the headlamp assembly to scratch the vehicle with the lamp or the lamp with the fender. 5-46 Use care not to the vehicle. 3. Remove the rubber covers from the vehicle by pulling it . 2. Remove the lamp assembly from the individual sockets. 5. 1. Open the hood. 4. Unclip the wiring harness and twist the socket less than one-quarter turn counterclockwise and remove it forward.
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... loss in taxi, police or delivery service. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and filler neck. (f) Lubricate all key lock cylinders, door hinges and latches, hood hinges and latches and trunk lid hinges and latches. Applying silicone grease on page 5-24 for damaged or missing parts. Do not lubricate accelerator or...
... loss in taxi, police or delivery service. Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and filler neck. (f) Lubricate all key lock cylinders, door hinges and latches, hood hinges and latches and trunk lid hinges and latches. Applying silicone grease on page 5-24 for damaged or missing parts. Do not lubricate accelerator or...
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... and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certified for your dealer. Washer Solvent GM Optikleen Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl DEXRON®-III Automatic Transmission Fluid. Hinges Canada 109435474). ...Usage Fluid/Lubricant Windshield ® Washer Solvent. Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. See Engine Coolant on page 5-17. Lubricant, Superlube Hood and Door Multi-Purpose U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Engine Oil 50/50 mixture of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Hydraulic...
... and displays the American Petroleum Institute Certified for your dealer. Washer Solvent GM Optikleen Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl DEXRON®-III Automatic Transmission Fluid. Hinges Canada 109435474). ...Usage Fluid/Lubricant Windshield ® Washer Solvent. Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. See Engine Coolant on page 5-17. Lubricant, Superlube Hood and Door Multi-Purpose U.S. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Engine Oil 50/50 mixture of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Hydraulic...
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... On Reminder ...3-9 Headphones ...3-97 Heated Seats ...1-4 Highway Hypnosis ...4-24 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-24 Hitches ...4-43 HomeLink® Transmitter ...2-40 HomeLink® Transmitter, Programming ...2-41 Hood Release ...5-12 Horn ...3-7 How the System Alarm is Activated ...2-19 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank ...5-30 How to Check ...5-58 How...
... On Reminder ...3-9 Headphones ...3-97 Heated Seats ...1-4 Highway Hypnosis ...4-24 Hill and Mountain Roads ...4-24 Hitches ...4-43 HomeLink® Transmitter ...2-40 HomeLink® Transmitter, Programming ...2-41 Hood Release ...5-12 Horn ...3-7 How the System Alarm is Activated ...2-19 How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank ...5-30 How to Check ...5-58 How...