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Six-Way Power Driver Seat To adjust the power seat, do the following: 0 Move the seat forward or rearward by pushing the control toward the fro

Outside Power Mirrors The controls for the power mirrors, if your vehicle has this feature, are located on the driver’s door armrest. Move the s

Storage Areas Glove Box To open, pull the handle to the left and pull the glove box door down until it stops and is fully open. Cupholder(s) The

Sunroof If your vehicle has this feature, the switch is located on the headliner between the sun visors. The sunroof will only operate when the igni

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Section 3 Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview ... 3.2 Hazard Warning Flashers ... 3

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The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Side Window Defogger Vents B. Vent Outlets C. Instrument Panel Brightnes

Hazard Warning Flashers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a problem. Your front and rear tu

Other Warning Devices If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at the side of the road about 300 feet (I00 m) behind your veh

Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever I The lever on the left side of the steering column includes the following: Turn and Lane-Change Signals Headlamp Hi

Reclining Seatbacks To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on the outboard side of the seat and move the seatback to where you want it. R

If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, check for burned-out

OFF: Move the lever to OFF to turn off the windshield wipers. INT (Intermittent): Move the lever to INT to choose a delayed wiping cycle. Turn the

Cruise Control If your vehicle has cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the a

Setting Cruise Control If you leave your cruise control on when you’re not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cruise when you don’

0 Press the ACCEL RESUME button. Hold it there until you get up to the speed you want, and then release the button. To increase your speed

Exterior Lamps The exterior lamp switch has three positions: 2 turn on the parking lamps, together with the following: (Parking Lamps): Turn

Daytime Running Daytime Running Lamps others to see the front of day. DRL can be helpful Lamps (DRL) (DRL) can make it easier for your vehicl

Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside, your Automatic Headlamp System will turn on your headlamps at the normal brightness a

Fog Lamps If your vehicle has this feature, the button for the fog lamps is located on the instrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel. When

Entry/Exit Lighting When you open any door, the lamps inside of your vehicle will go on. These lamps will fade out 10 seconds after the last

Head Restraints Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts

Accessory Power Outlets With accessory power outlets you can plug in auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or CB radio

Climate Controls Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating, cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. Operation To change t

(Outside Air): Press this button to turn the outside air mode on or off. When this mode is on, outside air will circulate throughout your vehic

;)#e A/C (Air Conditioning): Press this button to turn the air-conditioning system on or off. When NC is pressed, an indicator light in the button

9 (Defrost): This mode directs most of the air to the windshield with some air directed to the floor vents. In this mode, the system will auto

Outlet Adjustment Slide the levers on the air outlets, located in the center and on the sides of the instrument panel, to change the direction of t

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help yo

Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how f

Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odo

Tachometer The tachometer shows your engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Notice: Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in the red

Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation Folding the Seatback Your vehicle may have a split folding rear seatback. To fold down the rear seatback, do the

Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. The system checks the

Charging System Light The charging system light will come on when you turn on the ignition, but the engine is not running, as a check to show yo

When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will also come on when you set your parking brake. The light will stay on if your park

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Low Coolant Warning Light 0 0 United States Canada This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage

Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light United States Canada Your vehicle is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the

This light should come on, as a check to show you it is working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not running. If the light doesn’t co

Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-5. Poor fuel

Oil Pressure Light If you have a low engine oil pressure problem, this light will stay on after you start your engine, or come on and you will he

Check Oil Level Light You will have a CHECK OIL light in your instrument panel cluster. CHECK OIL This light will come on briefly when you start

Low Washer Fluid Warning Light The LOW WASH light will come on briefly when you turn the ignition to ON. LOW WASH It will also stay on or come

Safety Belts Safety Belts: They re for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some thin

Fuel Gage 0 I United States Canada Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you have left, when the ignition is on. When the indicato

Audio System(s) Notice: Before you add any sound equipment to your vehicle - like a tape player, CB radio, mobile telephone or two-way radio

Radio with CD (Base Level) Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. VOL (Volume): Turn the knob to increas

Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FMI and si

Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, press and release the AUDIO

1 PREV (Previous): Press this pushbutton to go to the previous track if the current track has been playing for less than eight seconds. If pressed

Compact Disc Messages If the disc comes out, it could be for one of the following reasons: * You’re driving on a very rough road, When the

AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): With automatic volume, your audio system adjusts automatically to make up for road and wind noise as you drive. Set

Setting Preset Stations The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six

1 -: sting the Speakers (Balance/Fade) Using RDS AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right and the left speakers, push and release the AUDIO knob

In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work. You never kvow if you’ll be in a crash. If

DlSP (Display): Press this knob to change what appears on the display while using RDS. The display options are station name, RDS station freque

INFO (Information): If the current station has a message, the information symbol will appear on the display. Press this button to see the message.

Playing a Compact Disc Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in and the disc should begin playing. The

DlSP (Display): Press this knob to see how long the current track has been playing. ET and the elapsed time will appear on the display. To chan

Radio with Cassette and CD Playing the Radio PWR (Power): Press this knob to turn the system on and off. AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): With

Finding a Station BAND: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1 and FM2. The display will show your selection. TUNE: Turn this knob to ch

Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble) AUDIO: Push and release the AUDIO knob until BASS or TREB appears on the display. Turn the knob to incre

Using RDS Your audio system is equipped with a Radio Data System (RDS). RDS features are available for use only on FM stations that broadcast RD

BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency allows the radio to switch to a stronger station with the same program type. Press and hold

Radio Messages CAL ERR (Calibration Error): This message is displayed when the radio has not been calibrated properly for the vehicle. You must ret

Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. c 1-9

2 NEXT: Your tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for next to work. Press this pushbutton to go to the

Cassette Tape Messages CHK TAPE (Check Tape): If this message appears on the radio display, the tape won’t play because of one of the following er

Playing a Compact Disc Insert a disc partway into the slot, label side up. The player will pull it in and the disc should begin playing. The displ

DlSP (Display): Press this knob to see how long the current track has been playing. ET and the elapsed time will appear on the display. To change

Theft-Deterrent Feature (Non-RDS Radios) THEFTLOCK@ is designed to discourage theft of your radio. The feature works automatically by learning a p

Care of Your Cassette Tape Player A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged

After you clean the player, press and hold the EJT button for five seconds to reset the CLEAN indicator. The radio will display CLEANED to show

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Driving Your V Your Driving. the Road. and Your Vehicle ... 4-2 Defensive Driving ... 4.2 Drunken Dri

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a

Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the highwa

According to the American Medical Association, a 180 Ib (82 kg) person who drinks three 12 ounce (355 ml) bottles of beer in an hour will end up

But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of 0.10 percent. Research shows that the driving skills of many people are impaired at a

Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go, They are the brakes, the steering and the accelerato

Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts - heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking - rather than keeping pace with traffic. Thi

Let’s say the road is wet and you’re driving safely. Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes and continue braki

Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get t

Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take much

Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck

Off-Road Recovery Passing You may find that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. If the

or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and y

Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, following too closely reduces your area

Loss of Control Let’s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don’t ha

Driving at Night A Here are some tips on night driving. Drive defensively. 0 Don’t drink and drive. Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the

What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision. For example, if you spend the day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses

The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see

Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the

City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to traffic signals. ^_^^..

Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But

When you want tc ~_ave the freeway, move to the proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do not, under any circumstances, stop

Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis

Q: If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an

If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you're planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enj

Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. You may want to put winter emergency suppl

Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is sn

Remember, unless you have anti-lock, if you brake so hard that your wheels stop rolling, you’ll just slide. Brake so your wheels always keep ro

Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow. Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If

Then, shut the engine off and close the window almost all the way to preserve the heat. Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel real

Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed. See Roadside Assi

Dinghy Towing To tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground, follow these steps: m 1. Position the vehicle to tow and then secure it. 2

Dolly Towing To tow your vehicle with a dolly and two wheels on the ground, follow these steps: I Notice: Do not tow your vehicle from the

Loading Your Vehicle ;" TIRE-LOADING INFORMATION OCCUPANTS VEHICLE CAP. WT. FRT. CTR. RR. TOTAL LBS. KG MAX. LOADING & GVWR SAME AS VEHICLE

The 2003 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ... 1-1 Front Seats ...

Driver Position This part describes the driver’s restraint system. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear it p

And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. Don’t carry more than 132 Ibs. (60 kg) in your trunk. Do not load your vehicle a

Towing a Trailer If yyu don’t use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For example,

If You Do Decide To Pull a Trailer If you do, here are some important points: 0 There are many different laws, including speed limit restricti

Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because it affects the total or gross weight o

Hitches It’s important to have the correct hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are a few reasons why you’ll need

Driving with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience. Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get to kno

Making Turns Driving On Grades Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come in contact with the vehi

Parking on Hills You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig could start

Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer. See fati A: Scheduled Maintenance Servic

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If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle the belt, Pull up on the latch plate to m

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service ... 5.3 Doing Your Own Service Work ...

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Appearance Care ... 5.72 Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ...

Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your service

You should keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work you perform. See Pat? E: Maintenance Reco

Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the proper maintenance of your vehicle. Gasoline Octane Use regular unleaded gasolin

California Fuel If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards (see the underhood emission control label), it is designed to ope

Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to find

To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left (counterclockwise). The fuel cap has a spring in it; if you let go of the cap too soon, it wi

When you put the fuel cap back on, turn it to the right (clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure you fully install the cap.

Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood, do the following: An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you e

The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic b

2, Then go to the front of the vehicle and lift the secondary hood release handle before lifting the hood. 3. Lift the hood. 4. Release the

Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood, you’ll see the following: 5-1 2

A. Engine Coolant Surge Tank B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir C. Engine Oil Fill Cap D. Engine Oil Dipstick E. Brake Fluid Reservoir F. E

When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is at or below the cross-hatched line, then you’ll need to add at least one quart of oil. But you must use the

What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the starburst symbol. This symbol indicates that

As in the chart shown previously, SAE 5W-30 is the only viscosity grade recommended for your vehicle. You should look for and use only oils whi

What to Do with Used Oil Used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer. Don’t le

To check or replace the engine air cleanedfilter, do the following: 1. Remove the screws that hold the cover on. 2. Lift off the cover. 3. Check or

Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL@ engine coolant. This coolant is designed to remain in your vehicle for

What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable water and one-half DEX-COOL@ coolant which won’t damage aluminum parts. If you use this coo

Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that is righ,t for you. To move it down,

Checking Coolant The engine coolant surge tank is located in the engine compartment on the passenger’s side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartme

m If the low coolant light comes on and stays on, it means you’re low on engine coolant. See Low Coolant Warning Light on page 3-30 for more inform

Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage and a low coolant level warning light on your vehicle’s instrument panel. See Engi

If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine An overheat warning, along with a low coolant light, can indicate a serious problem. See Low Coolant Warning

Cooling System When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: W An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start u

The coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLD mark. If it isn’t, you may have a leak at the pressure cap or in the radiator hoses, h

Notice: Engine damage from running your engine without coolant isn’t covered by your warranty. Nofice; When adding coolant, it is importan

If no coolant is visible in the surge tank, add coolant as follows: Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and b

coolant warning system is set for t proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, your engine could get too hot but YQU

2. Then keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and remove it. 3. Then fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture, to the hash mark

Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as mucn protection this way. You can be seriously hurt if you

4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose gettin

Power Steering Fluid A 1 When to Check Power Steering Fluid See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for reservoir location. It is not nece

Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you

Brakes Brake Fluid 7 DOT 3 Your brake master cylinder reservoir is on the driver’s side of the engine compartment. It is filled with DOT-3 brake flui

BRAKE United States Canada When your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brake warning light will come on. See Brake System Warning

Brake Wear Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning s

Brake Pedal Travel See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal travel. This c

Battery Your new vehicle comes with a maintenance free ACDelco@ battery. When it’s time for a new battery, get one that has the replacement n

Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. Be sure to

Notice: If you leave your radio on, it could be badly damaged. The repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty. 3. Turn off the ignition

Q: What’s wrong with this? 1 1 You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the bel

5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles could be damaged, too.

7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehic

9. Connect the other end of the negative (-) cable at least 18 inches (45 cm) away from the dead battery, but not near engine parts that move

To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles, do the following: 1. Disconnect the black negative (-) cable from the 2. Disconnect the black

Bulb Replacement For bulb types, see Replacement Bulbs on page 5-50. For any bulb changing procedures not listed in this section, contact your

1. Open the hood. 2. Carefully pull directly up on the two latches to unhook the lamp assembly. 3. Remove the lamp assembly from the vehicle by

Front Turn Signal Lamps 1. 2. 3. 4. Remove the headlamp assembly as described in Bulb Replacement on page 5-45. Once it has been removed,

Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps A. Rear Turn Signal Lamp B. Taillamp/Stoplamp C. Back-up Lamp 1. Open the trunk. 2. Unscrew t

6. Carefully remove the backplate by gently pulling up 7. Gently wiggle the bulb to remove it from the socket. on the two upper and two lower

Q: What's wrong with this? You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would mo

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected at least twice a year for wear and cracking. See At Least Twic

Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warranty and wh

Inflation - Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label, which is located on the driver’s side rear passenger door, shows the correct infl

Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (IO 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your t

When It Is Time for New Tires One way to tell when it’s time for new tires is to check the treadwear indicators, which will appear when your tire

Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Tire-Loading Information label. The tires installed on your vehicle wh

Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width.

Temperature - A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its abil

Each new wheel should have the same load-carrying capacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted the same way as the one it replaces.

Tire Chains If a Tire Goes Flat Notice: Use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. Use only SAE Class “S” type chains that are

Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body. You can be se usly injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t ha

Changing a Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly to a level place. Turn on your hazard warning fla

Turn the wing nut counterclockwise and remove it. Then lift off the adapter and remove the compact spare tire. See Compact Spare Tire on pa

A The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A) and the wrench (B). Removing the Flat Tire and installing the Spare Tire 1. If your vehicle has a

If your vehicle has a wheel cover or hubcap without plastic wheel nut caps, gently pry on the edge of the plastic wheel trim to remove it from the

18 inches (46 cm) 18 inches (46 cm) 4. Position the jack and raise the jack head until it fits firmly into the notch in the vehicle’s frame near

5. Raise the vehicle by turning the wrench clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the ground so there is enough room for the compact spare t

Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off, causing a serious accident. I I 10

11. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a crisscross sequence, as shown. Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause th

Stor’--g the Flat Tire and Tools Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In

Storing the Spare Tire and Tools Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury. In a sud

To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Refore y01~ clnse the dnnr, he s~~re the he

Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time. Check the

Appearance Care Remember, cleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst into flames if you strike a match or get them o

Here are some cleaning tips: Always read the instructions on the cleaner label. Clean up stains as soon as you can - before they set. Carefully

Vinyl Top of the Instrument Panel Use warm water and a clean cloth. 0 Rub with a clean, damp cloth to remove dirt. You may have to do this m

Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may severely weaken them. In a crash, they

Cleaning Exterior LarnpsLenses Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a car washing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Follow

Aluminum Wheels Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rinsing thoroughly, dry

Underbody Maintenance Chemicals used for ice and snow removal and dust control can collect on the underbody. If these are not removed, acceler

GM Vehicle Carelappearance Materials (cont’d) Finish Enhancer fingerprints, and surface contaminants, Spray on wipe off. Swirl Remover Polish Remo

Vehicle Identification Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on a plate in the front corn

The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in

Electrical System Add-on Electrical Equipment Notice: Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle unless you check with your dealer first.

Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers and fusi

Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Driver's Side) 8. TRUNK A. WIPER REURFA C. TURN LPS D. PWR MIRROR E. AIR BAG G. PCM ACC F. EFC BATT H. DR LOCK J.

Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Passenger’s Side) Fuses A A. INST CPS B. CRUISE SW C. HVAC BLOWER D. CRUISE E FOG LPS F. INT LPS G. RDO BATT H. SUNROOF

Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is located on the driver's side of the vehicle, near the engine air cleanedfi

Relays 15 16 17 18 19 20 . 21 22 Fuses 23-32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 Usage Cooling Fan Air Conditioning Compressor Not Used Fuel Pump Automatic Headlamp

Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to Part D: Recommended

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts I Part I Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter A1 279C* Engine Oil Filter P F47* I SDark Pluas I 41-101* Winds

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ... -6-2 Introduction ...

Maintenance Schedule Introduction IMPORTANT: KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED Your Vehicle and the Enviranmmt Prop

Canadian Owners GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name MALIBU are registered trademarks of General

Lap-Shoulder Belt The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Here’s how to wear one properly. 1. Pick up the latch plate and

How This Section is Organized This maintenance schedule is divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” explains what to hav

Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services In this part are scheduled maintenance services which are to be performed at the mileage intervals specified

Selecting the Right Schedule First you'll need to decide which of the two schedules is right for your vehicle. Here's how to de

Long Trip/Highway Definition Follow this scheduled maintenanceonly if none of the conditions from the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance are true.

3,000 Miles (5 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 6,000 Miles (IO 000

27,000 Miles (45 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 30,000 Miles (50 000

50,000 Miles (83 000 km) 0 Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: - I

69,000 Miles (1 15 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 72,000 Miles (120

93,000 Miles (155 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. 96,000 Miles (160

Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (1 66 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles

t 1 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part. The lap part of the belt should be

30,000 Miles (50 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. page 5-54 for

60,000 Miles (100 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Control Service. page 5-54 for prop

100,000 Miles (166 000 km) 0 Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. 0 Replace spark plugs. An Emission Control Service. 0 Cha

Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed in this part are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to he

At Least Twice a Year Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and an

Starter Switch Check When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others could be injured. Follow the step

Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition key to OFF in each shift lever position.

Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed in this part are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for inst

Fuel System Inspection Inspect the complete fuel system for damage or leaks. Engine Cooling System Inspection Inspect the hoses and have

Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your

The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. too loose. In a crash, you

Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service and

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Section 7 Customer Assistance information Customer Assistance Information ... 7.2 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ...

Customer Assistance Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normall

STEEP THREE: Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. However, if you

Customer Assistance Off ices Chevrolet encourages customers to call the toll-free number for assistance. If a U.S. customer wishes to write to Ch

GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities This program, available to qualified applicants, can reimburse you up to $1,000 toward afterma

Roadside Courtesy Care provides: 0 Roadside Basic Care services (as outlined previously) Plus: from a legal roadway) on the road or locked inside) FR

Canadian Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or

Transportation Options Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, if you are unable to wait Chevrolet helps minimize

Center Rear Passenger Position U Lap Belt When you sit in the center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. T

Additional Program Information Courtesy Transportation is available during the Bumper-to-Bumper warranty coverage period, but it is not part of th

Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should i

Owner’s Information Owner publications are written specifically for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle

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A Accessory Power Outlets ... 3-17 Adding Washer Fluid ... 5-33 Additional Prog

Backing Up ... 4-38 Battery ... 5-38 Battery R

Chains. Tires ... 5-60 Charging System Light ... 3-28 Check Engine

Customer Assistance Information (cont.) Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors ... 7-1 0 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ... 5-17 Battery ... 5-38 Check

G Gage Engine Coolant Temperature ... 3-30 Fuel ... 3-37 Speedometer ...

To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap part of a lap-s

Inflation . Tire Pressure ... 5-53 Inspection Brake System ... 6-21 Engi

Loading Your Vehicle ... 4-32 Lockout Protection ... 2-1 2 Locks Delayed L

Mirrors Owners. Canadian ... ii Manual Rearview Mirror ... 2-30 Owner’s

Power ... 1-3 Accessory Outlets ... 3-1 7 Door Locks

Restraint Systems Checking ... 1-60 Replacing Parts ... 1-60

Setting the Tone (BassTTreble) ... 3-40, 3-45, 3-53 Sheet Metal Damage ... 5-77 Shifting Into Park (P) .

Tires (cont.) If a Tire Goes Flat ... 5-60 Inflation . Tire Pressure ... 5-53 Insp

Vehicle Storage ... 5-38 When to Change Engine Oil ... 5-16 Ventilation Adjus

Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Your vehicle may have this feature already. If it doesn’t, you can get it from any

4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in Rear Seat Passengers on page 7-22. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the should

Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seats should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. Q: What is the proper

Neve. Jo 1 3. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two childr

Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about thing

Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the bel

Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! This includes infants and all other children. Neither the distance traveled nor

Q: What are the different types of add-on child A: Add-on child restraints, which are purchased by the restraints? vehicle’s owner, are availab

Child Restraint Systems The body structure of ‘a young child is qwl,e unlike that of an adult or older child, for whom the safety belts a

A rear-facing infant seat (B) provides restraint with the seating, surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in pl

A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some booster seats have a shoulde

When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it

Top Strap You may secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat, but before you do, always move the front passenger seat

Once you have the top strap anchored, you’ll be ready to secure the child restraint itself. Tighten the top strap when and as the child

Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: Notice: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle. A not

Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System) Your vehicle has the LATCH system. You'll find anchors (A) in the rear outs

If a LATCH-type child restraint isn’t attached to its anchorage points, the restraint won’t be able to protect a child sitting there. In

Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System 1. Find the anchors for the seating position you want to use, where the bottom of

Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed. 3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able

4. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while you push down on the child restraint. If you’re using a forward-facing child restraint

Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position You’ll be using the lap belt. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the chil

4. 5. 6. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. To

Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Never put a rear-facing child res

6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. You may find it helpful to us

These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle: POSSIBLE A CAUTION INJURY PROTECT SHIELDING CAUSTIC 4CID COULD CAUSE BURN

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) or air bag system. Your vehicle has air bags -

Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag, as you would be if

There is a air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. I The system checks the air bag electrical system for

I The right front passenger’s air bag is in the instrument panel on the passenger’s side. something is !tween an occupant and an air bag, the b

When Should an Air Bag Inflate? An air bag is designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. The air bag will

What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates? After an air bag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly that some people may not even realize the

Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about the air bag system. The module records in

Restraint System Check Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch pl

If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts or LATCH If your seat adjuster won’t work after a crash, the system parts? special part of th

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Section 2 Features and Controls Keys ... 2-2 Remote Keyless Entry System ...

Keys Leaving cnlldren in a vehicle with the - lition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. The

One key is used for the ignition and all other locks. Each tag has a key code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to ma

Remote Keyless Entry System If equipped, the keyless entry system operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC

Remote Keyless Entry System Operation 8 (Lock): All doors will automatically lock when this button on the transmitter is pressed. The interio

Programmable Horn Chirp When you use the remote keyless entry transmitter to lock the doors or use the delayed locking feature the parking lamps w

Battery Replacement Under normal use, the battery in your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about four years. You can tell the batter

Doors and Locks Door ‘Locks Unlocked doors can be dangerous. Passengers - especially children - can easily open the doors and fall out of a

Power Door Locks Delayed Locking With the power door locks, you can unlock or lock all the doors on your vehicle using either the driver’s or fron

Programmable Automatic Door Locks With this feature, when you close all the doors, turn on the ignition and shift out of PARK (P), all of the doo

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats ... 1-2 Manual Seats ...

Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle has rear door security locks that help prevent passengers from opening the rear doors of your vehicl

Lockout Protection Trunk Lockout protection is intended to provide enhanced security and convenience. This feature prevents a driver who has left th

Remote Trunk Release Press the remote trunk release button, located on the lower left side of the instrument panel, to release the trunk lid. Remote

Emergency Trunk Release Handle Notice: The emergency trunk release handle is not designed to be used to tie down the trunk lid or as an anchor po

Windows Leaving children in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer p

Manual Windows On a vehicle with manual windows, use the window crank to open and close each window. Power Windows The power window switches

Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features,

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform bett

A (OFF): This is the only position from which you can remove the key. It also locks your ignition and transaxle. A warning chime will sound

1. With your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go dow

Front Seats Manual Seats You can lose contrc If the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden move

To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The engine coolant heater cord is lo

Automatic Transaxle Operation Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever located on the console between the seats. PARK (P): This position locks your

REVERSE (R): Use this gear to back up. Notice: Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transaxle. Shif

THIRD (3): This position is also used for normal driving, however, it offers more power and lower fuel economy than AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D). Here

Parking Brake To set the parking brake, push down the parking brake pedal with your left foot. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning l

2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) like this: Hold in the button on the shift lever Push the shift lever all the way toward the front of the vehi

Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too

Parking Over Things That Burn - ,:::.: -... ,_.. .. . I II Engine Exhaust Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), wh

Running Your Engine While You Are Parked It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here are some things to kno

Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror This mirror can be adjusted two ways. First, to adjust the angle of the mirror, move the mirror to a position that