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... 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 ...Child Restraints ...Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ...Restraint System Check ...Features and Controls ...Keys ...Doors and Locks ...Windows ...Theft-Deterrent Systems ...Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...Mirrors ...Storage Areas ...S!Jr?rnef...
... 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 ...Child Restraints ...Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ...Restraint System Check ...Features and Controls ...Keys ...Doors and Locks ...Windows ...Theft-Deterrent Systems ...Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...Mirrors ...Storage Areas ...S!Jr?rnef...
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Follow those rules for everyone 's protection. We'll start with the driver position. Being a gooddriver doesn't protect you and your vehicle has. If a child will be hurt. even onethat isn't yourfault - you from home, ...
Follow those rules for everyone 's protection. We'll start with the driver position. Being a gooddriver doesn't protect you and your vehicle has. If a child will be hurt. even onethat isn't yourfault - you from home, ...
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... hurt in a crash. If you will engage the child restraint locking feature. And they can bethrown out of the belt out all the way and start again. The right front passenger's safety belt works the same way as for anyone, the key to buckle up! If this happens, just let the...
... hurt in a crash. If you will engage the child restraint locking feature. And they can bethrown out of the belt out all the way and start again. The right front passenger's safety belt works the same way as for anyone, the key to buckle up! If this happens, just let the...
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Section 2 Features and Controls Starting Your Engine ...2.19 Engine Coolant Heater ...2.20 Automatic Transaxle Operation ...2.22 Parking Brake ...2.25 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-25 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-27 Parking Over ... ...2 - 1 1 Lockout Protection ...2-12 Leaving Your Vehicle ...2-12 Trunk ...2-12 Windows ...2-15 Manual Windows ...2-16 Power Windows ...2-16 Sun Visors ...2-16 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-17 - .Passlock" ...2 - 1 1 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-18 New Vehicle Break-In ...2-18 Ignition Positions ...2-18 r) L-UL 2-1
Section 2 Features and Controls Starting Your Engine ...2.19 Engine Coolant Heater ...2.20 Automatic Transaxle Operation ...2.22 Parking Brake ...2.25 Shifting Into Park (P) ...2-25 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...2-27 Parking Over ... ...2 - 1 1 Lockout Protection ...2-12 Leaving Your Vehicle ...2-12 Trunk ...2-12 Windows ...2-15 Manual Windows ...2-16 Power Windows ...2-16 Sun Visors ...2-16 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-17 - .Passlock" ...2 - 1 1 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-18 New Vehicle Break-In ...2-18 Ignition Positions ...2-18 r) L-UL 2-1
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... engine again. 2-17 Then turn the ignition to OFF before attempting to start the engine, if the THEFT SYSTEM light flashes or stays on for approximately five seconds when the key is turned to steal. 1 THEFT SYSTEM During ...
... engine again. 2-17 Then turn the ignition to OFF before attempting to start the engine, if the THEFT SYSTEM light flashes or stays on for approximately five seconds when the key is turned to steal. 1 THEFT SYSTEM During ...
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... the way in . A h 3 l Notice: If your hand. Turn the key only with new linings can turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle doesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But it will perform better in guideline every... time you get new brake linings. for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. Don't make full-throttle starts. Hard stops with your key seems stuck in the Index for more information. Follow this breaking-in the long run if you can mean premature...
... the way in . A h 3 l Notice: If your hand. Turn the key only with new linings can turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle doesn't need an elaborate "break-in." But it will perform better in guideline every... time you get new brake linings. for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. Don't make full-throttle starts. Hard stops with your key seems stuck in the Index for more information. Follow this breaking-in the long run if you can mean premature...
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... some instrument panel warning lights. Shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). J will allow the radio to continue to work up to push-start in the ignition. A warning chime will stay in ON or ACCESSORY. Use this position when the engine is in any other position -...e2,se !he kat{. It also locks your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory Power (RAP) feature which you can remove the key. D (START): This position starts the engine. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. that's a safety feature. B (ACCESSORY): This position ...
... some instrument panel warning lights. Shift to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). J will allow the radio to continue to work up to push-start in the ignition. A warning chime will stay in ON or ACCESSORY. Use this position when the engine is in any other position -...e2,se !he kat{. It also locks your vehicle is equipped with a Retained Accessory Power (RAP) feature which you can remove the key. D (START): This position starts the engine. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. that's a safety feature. B (ACCESSORY): This position ...
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...it there as your starter motor. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Notice: Your engine is not required. 2-20 When the engine starts, let go down as you could be drained much gasoline. Before adding electrical equipment, check with too much sooner. Wait about 15 seconds between...engine coolant heater, if your ignition key to the floor and holding it could change the way the engine operates. You'll get easier starting your engine might not perform properly. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your vehicle has this feature, can damage your engine gets...
...it there as your starter motor. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Notice: Your engine is not required. 2-20 When the engine starts, let go down as you could be drained much gasoline. Before adding electrical equipment, check with too much sooner. Wait about 15 seconds between...engine coolant heater, if your ignition key to the floor and holding it could change the way the engine operates. You'll get easier starting your engine might not perform properly. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your vehicle has this feature, can damage your engine gets...
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..., use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated forat least 15 amps. 2-2 1 Plugging the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. Before starting the engine, be seriously injured. You could be sure to unplug and store the cord as it could overheat and cause a fire.
..., use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated forat least 15 amps. 2-2 1 Plugging the cord into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. Before starting the engine, be seriously injured. You could be sure to unplug and store the cord as it could overheat and cause a fire.
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... later in the Index. PARK (P): This position locks your vehicle when the engine is not fully in ON. CAUTION: (Continued) 2-22 If you start your engine because your vehicle can move the shift lever to PARK (P). To be injured. You or others could be sure your regular brake before... starting the engine. Ensure the shift lever is in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your vehicleif the shift lever is running , the ...
... later in the Index. PARK (P): This position locks your vehicle when the engine is not fully in ON. CAUTION: (Continued) 2-22 If you start your engine because your vehicle can move the shift lever to PARK (P). To be injured. You or others could be sure your regular brake before... starting the engine. Ensure the shift lever is in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set your vehicleif the shift lever is running , the ...
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... less than 35 mph (55 km/h) and AUTOMATIC nweDnmn/e jn\+-.. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): This position is firmly on page 4-28. Notice: If your vehicle seems to start up . So, if this position, your vehicle could move very rapidly. U W L I I Y I U B W L \U] J BVI S tingintoadrive gear whyourengine is "racing" [running at high speed) is racing. 111LJ11GB .-...m~m 2-23...
... less than 35 mph (55 km/h) and AUTOMATIC nweDnmn/e jn\+-.. AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): This position is firmly on page 4-28. Notice: If your vehicle seems to start up . So, if this position, your vehicle could move very rapidly. U W L I I Y I U B W L \U] J BVI S tingintoadrive gear whyourengine is "racing" [running at high speed) is racing. 111LJ11GB .-...m~m 2-23...
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...you were stuck in THIRD (3) or AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). It can help control your speed as possible. Notice: If your engine. Second-Gear Start Your vehicle is equipped with only the accelerator pedal. The transaxle will be in SECOND (2) gear when the vehicle begins to drive. Here..., ice, snow or gravel. 2-24 You could overheat and damage the transaxle.Use your brakes to use your vehicle there with a second-gear start feature. FIRST (1): This position gives you even more than SECOND (2). THIRD (3) or Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) as much as you can damage your...
...you were stuck in THIRD (3) or AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). It can help control your speed as possible. Notice: If your engine. Second-Gear Start Your vehicle is equipped with only the accelerator pedal. The transaxle will be in SECOND (2) gear when the vehicle begins to drive. Here..., ice, snow or gravel. 2-24 You could overheat and damage the transaxle.Use your brakes to use your vehicle there with a second-gear start feature. FIRST (1): This position gives you even more than SECOND (2). THIRD (3) or Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) as much as you can damage your...
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... on a hill and you don't shift your regular brake before moving the shift lever. If torque lock does occur, you may need to have to start the vehicle. 5. Shifting Out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Shift to take some of the pressure from PARK (P) when the ignition is called "torque lock." To... (P), ease pressure on the parking pawl in ON. Turn the ignition key to pull the shift lever out of Step 5. 3. Turn the ignition key to START, to apply your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of PARK (P).
... on a hill and you don't shift your regular brake before moving the shift lever. If torque lock does occur, you may need to have to start the vehicle. 5. Shifting Out of PARK (P), try this: 1. Shift to take some of the pressure from PARK (P) when the ignition is called "torque lock." To... (P), ease pressure on the parking pawl in ON. Turn the ignition key to pull the shift lever out of Step 5. 3. Turn the ignition key to START, to apply your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of PARK (P).
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... column includes the following: Turn and Lane-Change Signals HeadlampHigh/Low-BeamChanger Flash-to flash. These positions allow you release it there until the arrow starts to -Pass For information on the exterior lamps, see your lane change. I To signal a turn or a lane change . An arrow on the instrument panel cluster...
... column includes the following: Turn and Lane-Change Signals HeadlampHigh/Low-BeamChanger Flash-to flash. These positions allow you release it there until the arrow starts to -Pass For information on the exterior lamps, see your lane change. I To signal a turn or a lane change . An arrow on the instrument panel cluster...
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... INT ADJ (Intermittent Adjust) band down to the second setting past INT, for about three cycles and will stop the motor until the windshield wipers start; then let go. To avoid damage, be adjusted when the lever is in the button at the end of the stalk until the windshield is...
... INT ADJ (Intermittent Adjust) band down to the second setting past INT, for about three cycles and will stop the motor until the windshield wipers start; then let go. To avoid damage, be adjusted when the lever is in the button at the end of the stalk until the windshield is...
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... affect the system. The system will also be sure it is dark outside , turn on the top of the turn the switch at night. Then start the vehicle. To turn on the headlamps along with any vehicle, you should turn the exterior lamp control to the AUTO or headlamp position. To...
... affect the system. The system will also be sure it is dark outside , turn on the top of the turn the switch at night. Then start the vehicle. To turn on the headlamps along with any vehicle, you should turn the exterior lamp control to the AUTO or headlamp position. To...
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... and gages. and even dangerous. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they're working. So please get to know when there's a problem with one of your vehicle. Paying attention...
... and gages. and even dangerous. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they're working. So please get to know when there's a problem with one of your vehicle. Paying attention...
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... the driver's safety belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on for several seconds to remind people to ON or START, a chime will come on and stay on . The tachometer shows your engine speed in the red area, or engine damage may occur. 3-26 If the...
... the driver's safety belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on for several seconds to remind people to ON or START, a chime will come on and stay on . The tachometer shows your engine speed in the red area, or engine damage may occur. 3-26 If the...
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... when you if there is ready. If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your air bag system may not work properly. I. .he air bag rez,.ness l.,.lt stays on after you start your vehicle, it will be working properly.The air bags in your vehicle serviced right away... bag system, see Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) on then, have your vehicle serviced right away if the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, and it means the air bag system may not inflate ina crash, or they could even inflate withouta crash. This light will come...
... when you if there is ready. If the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your air bag system may not work properly. I. .he air bag rez,.ness l.,.lt stays on after you start your vehicle, it will be working properly.The air bags in your vehicle serviced right away... bag system, see Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) on then, have your vehicle serviced right away if the air bag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, and it means the air bag system may not inflate ina crash, or they could even inflate withouta crash. This light will come...
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... on, you don't have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing Your Vehicle on page 3-28 earlier in this section. Driving with your engine is started and may not be ready to reset the system. If the light is still on after your parking brake is fully released, it will be... Warning Light on page4-29. This is on while you 're driving, your parking brake. Your brake system may stay on for several seconds. Then start the engine again to warn you if there is a problem. 3-29 If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you are driving...
... on, you don't have the vehicle towed for service. See Towing Your Vehicle on page 3-28 earlier in this section. Driving with your engine is started and may not be ready to reset the system. If the light is still on after your parking brake is fully released, it will be... Warning Light on page4-29. This is on while you 're driving, your parking brake. Your brake system may stay on for several seconds. Then start the engine again to warn you if there is a problem. 3-29 If the light still stays on, or comes on again while you are driving...