1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU trunk

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Your instrument panel is designed to let you know
at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know
how fast you’re going, how much fuel you’re using,
and many other things you’ll need to drive safely
and economically.
The main components of your instrument panel are:
A. Instrument Panel Brightness Control
B. Fog Lamp Switch
C. Turn Signal Multifunction Lever
D. Cruise Control Switches
E. Instrument Cluster
E WIndshield Wipermasher Lever
G. Ignition Switch
H. Hazard Switch
J. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
K. Fuse Panel
L. Climate Control System
M. Accessory Power Outlet
N. Ashtray
0. Lighter
P. Audio System
Q. Supplement Restraint System (SRS) and Horn
R. Park Brake Pedal
S. Tilt Wheel Lever
T. Hood Release Lever
U. Remote Trunk Release Switch
V. Instrument Panel Cupholder
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Winter Driving
Here are some tips for winter driving:
Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.
e YOU may want to put winter emergency supplies in
your trunk. Include an
ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a supply
of windshield washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer
clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight, a red cloth and a couple
of reflective warning triangles. And, if you will
be driving under severe conditions, include a small bag of sand,
a piece of old carpet or a couple of burlap bags
to help provide traction.
Be sure you properly secure
these items in your vehicle.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine MFD BY GENERAL MOTORS CORP
DATE
GVWR GAWR FRT GAWR RR
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLI-
CABLE
U.S. FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE
SAFETY, BUMPER, AND THEFT PREVENTION
STANDARDS
IN EFFECT ON THE DATE OF
MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.
The other label is the Certification label, found on the
rear edge
of the driver’s side door. It tells you the gross
weight capacity
of your vehicle, called the GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating). The GVWR includes the
weight
of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.
Never exceed the GVWR for your vehicle,
or the Gross
Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for either the front or
rear axle. And,
if you do have a heavy load, you should spread
it
out. Don’t carry more than 132 lbs. (60 kg) in
your
trunk.
A CAUTION:
Do not load your- vehicle ~y heavier
GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear
GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can
break, or it can change the way your vehicle
handles. These could cause you to lose control.
Also, overloading can shorten the life of
your vehicle.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Towing a Trailer
a CAUTION:
Things you put inside your vehicle can strike
and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in
a crash.
Put things in the trunk of your vehicle. In a
trunk, put them as far forward as you can.
Try to spread the weight evenly,
Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle
so that some of them are
above the tops of the seats.
Don’t leave an unsecured child restraint in
your vehicle.
When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
Don’t leave a seat folded down unless you
need to.
A CAUTION:
If you don’t use the correct equipment and drive
properly, you can lose control when you pull a
trailer. For example,
if the trailer is too heavy, the
brakes may not work well
-- or even at all. You
and your passengers could be seriously injured.
Pull
a trailer only if you have followed all the
steps in this section. Ask your Chevrolet dealer
for advice and information about towing a trailer
with your vehicle.
NOTICE:
Pulling a trailer improperly can damage your
vehicle and result in costly repairs not covered by
your warranty.
To pull a trailer correctly, follow
the advice in this part, and see your Chevrolet
dealer for important information about towing a
trailer with your vehicle.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The equipment you’ll need
is
in the trunk. Turn the
center retainer nut on the
compact spare cover to
the left to remove it.
Lift and remove the cover. (See “Compact Spare Tire”
later in
this section for more information about the
compact spare.) You will find the jacking instructions
label on the underside
of the tire cover. Turn
the wing nut to the left
and remove it. Then
lift off
the adapter and remove the
spare tire.
Remove the jack
and wheel wrench from the trunk.
Your vehicle’s jack and wheel wrench are stored in a
foam tray.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 12. Tighten the wheel nuts
firmly in a criss-cross
sequence, as shown.
A C’ uTION:
Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened
wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose
and even come
off. This could lead to an accident.
Be sure
to use the correct wheel nuts, If you have
to replace them, be sure to get new
GM original
equipment wheel nuts.
Stop somewhere as soon as you can and have the
nuts tightened with
a torque wrench to 100 lb-ft
(140 Nom).
NOTICE:
Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to
brake pulsation and rotor damage.
To avoid
expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel
nuts in the proper sequence and to the proper
torque specification,
Don’t try to put a wheel cover on your compact spare
tire. It won’t fit. Store the wheel cover and wheel nut
caps in the trunk until you have the flat tire repaired
or replaced.
NOTICE:
Wheel covers won’t fit on your compact spare. If
you try to put a wheel cover on your compact
spare, you could damage the cover or the spare.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Storing the Spare Tire and Tools
equipment in the
passenger compartment
of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store all these
in the proper place.
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The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace
the compact spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as you
can. See “Compact Spare Tire” in the Index. See the
storage instructions label to replace your compact spare
into your trunk properly.
F
G
A. Nut
B. Cover
C. Wing Bolt
D. Adapter
E. Wrench
E Jack
G. Extension (Aluminum Wheels Only)
H. Spare Tire
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
1. Open the trunk and locate the CHMSL housing at the
2. Twist the bulb housing one-quarter of a turn to
top
of the trunk.
remove it.
3. Gently remove burned out bulb(s) and replace with a
new one.
Rear Exterior Lamps TaiYStop/'hrn SignaVBack-Up Lamps
A. Back-up
Lamps
B. Taillamp C. Rear Turn Signal Lamp
1. Unscrew the butterfly
fastener that holds in the trunk trim.
2. Pull back the trunk trim.