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2008 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems......4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-26 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 Headlamp Aiming ...5-48 Bulb Replacement ...5-48 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ......5-51 Tires ...5-52 Appearance Care ...5-89 Vehicle Identification ...5-97 Electrical System ...5-98 Capacities and Specifications ...5-108 ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance...
2008 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems......4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-26 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-12 Headlamp Aiming ...5-48 Bulb Replacement ...5-48 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ......5-51 Tires ...5-52 Appearance Care ...5-89 Vehicle Identification ...5-97 Electrical System ...5-98 Capacities and Specifications ...5-108 ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance...
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.... These are four things that some owners ask about how much fuel you have a little fuel left , when the ignition is on. Fuel Gage • The indicator moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up than half the tank's capacity to empty when you turn off before the gage reads full. ...• It takes a little more or less fuel to side of the vehicle with your fuel gage: See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8 for more information....
.... These are four things that some owners ask about how much fuel you have a little fuel left , when the ignition is on. Fuel Gage • The indicator moves a little when you turn a corner or speed up than half the tank's capacity to empty when you turn off before the gage reads full. ...• It takes a little more or less fuel to side of the vehicle with your fuel gage: See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 3-8 for more information....
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...or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Do not overload your vehicle's maximum vehicle capacity weight. Refer to lose control and crash. Certification Label The label shows the gross weight capacity of the driver's door. 4-25 The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle. ... Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for specific information about your warranty. Repairs would not be covered by your vehicle's maximum vehicle capacity weight and seating positions. A vehicle specific Certification label is found on the vehicle can break, and it can shorten ...
...or rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Do not overload your vehicle's maximum vehicle capacity weight. Refer to lose control and crash. Certification Label The label shows the gross weight capacity of the driver's door. 4-25 The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle. ... Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for specific information about your warranty. Repairs would not be covered by your vehicle's maximum vehicle capacity weight and seating positions. A vehicle specific Certification label is found on the vehicle can break, and it can shorten ...
Owner's Manual
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... you read the tow vehicle manufacturer's recommendations. • How far will ensure proper lubrication of transmission components. • What's the towing capacity of each day and at each RV fuel stop for a long trip, make sure the vehicle is prepared to be towed? Here are some important things to consider before you...
... you read the tow vehicle manufacturer's recommendations. • How far will ensure proper lubrication of transmission components. • What's the towing capacity of each day and at each RV fuel stop for a long trip, make sure the vehicle is prepared to be towed? Here are some important things to consider before you...
Owner's Manual
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...proper trailer towing equipment. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in costly repairs not covered by itself. To identify the trailering capacity of your passengers could be used properly. That's the reason for your safety and that appears later in "Weight of the Trailer" that... by your vehicle; Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to operate at all the steps in handling, durability and fuel economy. You and your passengers. Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it are forced to wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. ...
...proper trailer towing equipment. To pull a trailer correctly, follow the advice in costly repairs not covered by itself. To identify the trailering capacity of your passengers could be used properly. That's the reason for your safety and that appears later in "Weight of the Trailer" that... by your vehicle; Successful, safe trailering takes correct equipment, and it has to operate at all the steps in handling, durability and fuel economy. You and your passengers. Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it are forced to wind resistance, increasing the pulling requirements. ...
Owner's Manual
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Cold Tire Pressure: The amount of fuel, oil, and coolant, but without passengers and cargo. Curb Weight: The ...DOT Markings: A code molded into the sidewall of an asymmetrical tire, that corresponds to the load carrying capacity of occupants a vehicle is molded onto the sidewall. See Loading the Vehicle on light duty trucks and some...Occupant Distribution: Designated seating positions. Tire Pressure on page 4-21. Department of curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity weight, and production options weight. GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight: The sum of ...
Cold Tire Pressure: The amount of fuel, oil, and coolant, but without passengers and cargo. Curb Weight: The ...DOT Markings: A code molded into the sidewall of an asymmetrical tire, that corresponds to the load carrying capacity of occupants a vehicle is molded onto the sidewall. See Loading the Vehicle on light duty trucks and some...Occupant Distribution: Designated seating positions. Tire Pressure on page 4-21. Department of curb weight, accessory weight, vehicle capacity weight, and production options weight. GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight: The sum of ...
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..."Tire and Loading Information Label" under Loading the Vehicle on the label, is attached to carry. 5-60 If your vehicle's maximum load carrying capacity. Notice: Do not let anyone tell you can carry, and an example of air pressure needed to support your tires do not have enough...• Too much flexing • Too much heat • Tire overloading • Premature or irregular wear • Poor handling • Reduced fuel economy If your tires have too much weight your vehicle can get the following: • Unusual wear • Poor handling • Rough ride • ...
..."Tire and Loading Information Label" under Loading the Vehicle on the label, is attached to carry. 5-60 If your vehicle's maximum load carrying capacity. Notice: Do not let anyone tell you can carry, and an example of air pressure needed to support your tires do not have enough...• Too much flexing • Too much heat • Tire overloading • Premature or irregular wear • Poor handling • Reduced fuel economy If your tires have too much weight your vehicle can get the following: • Unusual wear • Poor handling • Rough ride • ...
Owner's Manual
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Engine Specifications Engine 2.4L L4 3.5L V6 3.6L V6 VIN Code B N 7 Transmission Automatic Automatic Automatic Spark Plug Gap 0.040 inches (1.01 mm) 0.040 inches (1.01 mm) 0.044 inches (1.10 mm) 5-109 When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended in this manual. Capacities Application Engine Oil with Filter 2.4L L4 Engine 3.5L V6 Engine 3.6L V6 Engine Fuel Tank Wheel Nut Torque 5.0 qt 4.0 qt 5.5 qt 16.3 gal 100 lb ft 4.7 L 3.8 L 5.2 L 61.7 L 140 Y English Metric All capacities are approximate.
Engine Specifications Engine 2.4L L4 3.5L V6 3.6L V6 VIN Code B N 7 Transmission Automatic Automatic Automatic Spark Plug Gap 0.040 inches (1.01 mm) 0.040 inches (1.01 mm) 0.044 inches (1.10 mm) 5-109 When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended in this manual. Capacities Application Engine Oil with Filter 2.4L L4 Engine 3.5L V6 Engine 3.6L V6 Engine Fuel Tank Wheel Nut Torque 5.0 qt 4.0 qt 5.5 qt 16.3 gal 100 lb ft 4.7 L 3.8 L 5.2 L 61.7 L 140 Y English Metric All capacities are approximate.
Owner's Manual
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Automatic Headlamp System ...3-15 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...5-26 Operation ...2-28, 2-30 C Calibration ...2-39 California Fuel ...5-6 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ...5-4 California Proposition 65 Warning ...5-4 Canadian Owners ...ii Capacities and Specifications ...5-108 Carbon Monoxide ...2-13, 2-37, 4-18 Care of Safety Belts ...5-92 CD, MP3 ...3-73 Center Console Storage Area ...2-52 Chains, Tire ...5-...
Automatic Headlamp System ...3-15 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...5-26 Operation ...2-28, 2-30 C Calibration ...2-39 California Fuel ...5-6 California Perchlorate Materials Requirements ...5-4 California Proposition 65 Warning ...5-4 Canadian Owners ...ii Capacities and Specifications ...5-108 Carbon Monoxide ...2-13, 2-37, 4-18 Care of Safety Belts ...5-92 CD, MP3 ...3-73 Center Console Storage Area ...2-52 Chains, Tire ...5-...