1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU towing

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ROADSIDE Courtesy" Care PROVIDES:
0 Roadside Basic Care services (as outlined above)
Plus:
FREE Non-Warranty Towing (to the closest dealer
from
a legal roadway)
0 FREE LocksmitldKey Service (when keys are lost
FREE Flat Tire Service (spare installed on the road)
on the road or locked inside)
0 FREE Jump
Start (at home or on the road)
0 FREE Fuel Delivery ($5 of fuel delivered on
the road) ChevroletIGeo offers Courtesy Transportation
for
customers needing warranty service. Courtesy
Transportation will be offered in conjunction with the coverage provided by the Bumper to Bumper
New Vehicle Limited Warranty to eligible purchasers
of
1997 ChevroletIGeo passenger car and light duty
trucks. (Please see your selling dealer for details.)
Note:
Courtesy Care is available to Retail and Retail Lease
Customers operating
1997 and newer Chevrolet/Geo
vehicles for
a period of 3 years/36,000 miles (60 0o0 km),
whichever occurs first. All Courtesy Care services must
be pre-arranged by Chevrolet Roadside
or dealer
Service Management.
Basic Care and Courtesy Care are not part of or
included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle
Limited Warranty. Chevrolet reserves the right to modify or discontinue
Basic Care and Courtesy Care
at any time.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Climate Control System ........................... 3-2
Clock. Setting
the ................................ 3-7
Comfort Controls
................................ 3-2
Compact Disc Care
............................. 3-24
Compact Disc Player
............................ 3-14
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-32
Control of a Vehicle
.............................. 4-6
ConvenienceNet ............................... 2-44
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-41
Coolant
....................................... 6-18
Adding
..................................... 6-21
Checking
................................... 6-20
Heater. Engine
............................... 2- 17
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
....................... 6-22
Cooling System
................................ 5-14
Courtesy Transportation
........................... 8-8
Cruise Control
................................. 2-33
CruiseLight
................................... 2-62
Cupholder. Center Console
....................... 2-43
Cupholder. Instrument Panel
...................... 2-43
Cupholder. Rear Seat
............................ 2-43
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users
......... 8-4
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8- 1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
.................... 8-2
SurgeTank
.................................. 5-14
Damage. Finish
............................... 6-51
Damage. Sheet Metal
............................ 6-50
Daytime Running Lamps
......................... 2-37
Dead Battery
................................... 5-3 Defects. Reporting Safety
........................ 8-10
Defensive Driving
............................... 4-2
Defogging
..................................... 3-4
Defrosting
..................................... 3-4
Dimen ions. Vehicle
............................ 6-62
Dolby B Noise Reduction 3-13
Dome Lamp
................................... 2-39
Dome Lamp Bulb Replacement
.................... 6-34
DoorLocks
..................................... 2-4
Drive. Automatic
............................... 2-20
Driver Position
................................. 1-12
Driving
City
........................................ 4-19
Defensive
.................................... 4-2
Drunken
..................................... 4-3
Freeway
.................................... 4-20
InaBlizzard
................................. 4-26
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-5
In the Rain
.................................. 4-16
Night
...................................... 4-15
OnCurves
................................... 4-9
On Grades While Towing a Trailer
............... 4-37
On Hill and Mountain Roads
.................... 4-22
On Snow and Ice
............................. 4-25
Throughwater
............................... 4-18
WetRoads
.................................. 4-16
Winter
...................................... 4-24
With a Trailer
................................ 4-37
DrunkenDriving
................................ 4-3
Defogger. Rear Window
.......................... 3-5
8 .......................

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Electrical Equipment. Adding ..... 2.15.2.16.3.22. 6.64
Electrical System
............................... 6-54
Engine
.................................. 6.10. 6.11
Coolant
..................................... 6-18
Coolant Heater
............................... 2-17
Coolant Levelcheck
.......................... 7-37
Coolant Temperature Gage
..................... 2-56
Exhaust
...................... 2.10.2.26.4.27. 4.36
FuseBlock
.................................. 6-58
Identification
................................ 6-53
Oil Level Check
.............................. 7-37
Overheating
................................. 5-12
Running While Parked
......................... 2-26
Specifications
................................ 6-62
Starting Your
........................... 2- 14. 2. 16
EngineOil .................................... 6-12
Adding
..................................... 6-13
Additives
................................... 6-16
Checking ................................... 6-13
Pressure Warning Light
........................ 2-60
Used
....................................... 6-17
What Kind to Use
............................. 6- 15
Ethanol ........................................ 6-4
Exterior Lamps
................................. 2-36
Whentochange
.............................. 6-16
Fabric Cleaning ............................... 6-45
FillingYourTank
................................ 6-5
Filter. Air
..................................... 6-17
Finishcare
.................................... 6-49 Finish Damage
................................. 6-51
First Gear. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-21
Flashers. Hazard Warning
......................... 5-2
Flash-to-Pass .................................. 2-30
Flat Tire. Changing
............................. 5-20
Fluids and Lubricants
............................ 7-42
FogLmps
.................................... 2-38
Following Distance with a Trailer
.................. 4-37
Foreign Countries. Fuel
........................... 6-5
FrenchLanguageManual
11
FrontTowing .................................. 5-10
Fuel .......................................... 6-3
Filling Your Tank
.............................. 6-5
Gage
....................................... 2-64
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-5
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-55
.. ...........................
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-56
Fuel
....................................... 2-64
Tachometer
.................................. 2-52
Garment
Hook ................................. 2-46
GAWR
....................................... 4-31
Gear Positions. Automatic Transaxle
................ 2-19
GloveBox
.................................... 2-42
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-31
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................... 4-31
Guide en Frangais
11
GVWR ....................................... 4-31
.. .................................
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Leaving Your Vehicle ............................. 2-6
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-24
Lighter
....................................... 2-44
Lights Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1.22. 2.54
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2.56. 4.7
Brake System Warning
.................... 2.55. 6.25
Charging System Indicator
...................... 2-54
CheckEngine
................................ 2-57
CheckOil
.............................. 2.61. 6.12
Cruise
...................................... 2-62
DoorAjar
................................... 2-63
Interior
..................................... 2-38
Low Coolant Warning
.................... 2.57. 6.21
LowWash
.................................. 2-62
Oil Pressure Warning
.......................... 2-60
Passlock@ Warning
........................... 2-6 1
Safety Belt Reminder
...................... 1.8. 2.53
Service Vehicle
Soon .......................... 2-63
Loading Your Vehicle ........................... 4-30
Lock Out Switch
............................... 2-28
Locks
......................................... 2-4
Cylinders
................................... 7-38
Door
........................................ 2-4
Key Lock Cylinder Service
..................... 7-38
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-5
Rear Door Security
............................. 2-5
Low Coolant Warning Light
................. 2.57. 6.21
Lubricants and Fluids ............................ 7-42
Lubrication Service. Body
........................ 7-38 Maintenance.
~ormal Replacement parts ........... 6-62
Maintenance Record
............................ 7-43
Maintenanceschedule
............................ 7-1
Introduction
.................................. 7-2
Long Tripmighway Definition
................... 7-6
Long Tripmighway Intervals
..................... 7-6
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-37
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-41
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-42
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-4
Selecting the Right Schedule
..................... 7-4
Short TripKity Definition ....................... 7-5
Short TripKity Intervals ........................ 7-5
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-51
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-40
Making Turns with a Trailer
...................... 4-38
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-57
ManualFrontSeat
............................... 1-2
Manual Remote Control Mirror .................... 2-40
Methanol
...................................... 6-4
Mirror Reading Lamps ........................... 2-39
Mirrors
....................................... 2-40
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-41
Inside Daymight Rearview
..................... 2-40
Manual Remote Control
........................ 2-40
Outside
..................................... 2-40
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-41
Visorvanity
................................. 2-45
Mountain Roads
................................ 4-22
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-29
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Net. Convenience .............................. 2-44
Neutral. Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-20
New Vehicle “Break-In” ......................... 2- 13
Night Vision
................................... 4-15
Odometer
.................................... 2-51
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-51
Oil. Engine .................................... 6-12
Oil Pressure Warning Light
....................... 2-60
Outside Mirror
................................. 2-40
Overheating Engine
............................. 5-12
Owner Checks and Services
....................... 7-37
Owner Publications. Ordering
..................... 8- 12
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4- 11
Paint
Spotting. Chemical ........................ 6-51
Park Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2- 19
Shifting Into
................................. 2-23
Shifting Out
of ............................... 2-25
AtNight
.................................... 2-12
Brake
...................................... 2-22
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-40
Lots
....................................... 2-12
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-25
WithaTrailer ................................ 4-39
Passenger Position
.............................. 1-2 1
Passing ....................................... 4-12
Passing with a Trailer
............................ 4-37
Parking Passlock”
.................................... 2-12
Passlock” Warning Light
........................ 2-61
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-41
Power Accessory Outlet
............................. 2-46
DoorLocks
................................... 2-5
Option Fuses
................................ 6-54
Remote Control Mirror
........................ 2-41
Seat
......................................... 1-3
Steering
..................................... 4-9
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-22
Windows
................................... 2-27
Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts
.................... 1-20
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-2
Publications. Service and Owner
................... 8-12
Radiator
..................................... 5-14
Radio Reception
................................ 3-22
Radios
........................................ 3-7
Rain, Driving In
................................ 4-16
Rear Door Security Locks
........................... 2-5
Outside Seat Position
.......................... 1-27
Safety Belt Comfort Guides
..................... 1-30
Seatpassengers
.............................. 1-27
Towing
..................................... 5-11
Window Defogger
............................. 3-5
Rearview Mirror
................................ 2-40
Inside Daymight
............................. 2-40
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-4
Recreational Vehicle Towing
...................... 4-28
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Tires ......................................... 6-35
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-42
Buying New
................................. 6-39
Chains
..................................... 6-43
ChangingaFlat
.............................. 5-20
Cleaning
.................................... 6-50
Compact Spare
............................... 5-32
Inflation
.................................... 6-36
Inflation Check
............................... 7-37
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-37
Loading
.................................... 4-30
Pressure
.................................... 6-36
Temperature
................................. 6-41
Traction
.................................... 6-4 1
Treadwear
................................... 6-4 1
Uniform Quality Grading ....................... 6-40
Used Replacement Wheel
...................... 6-43
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-39
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-42
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-39
TorqueLock
................................... 2-24
Torque. Wheel
Nut ......................... 5-29. 6-61
Towing From the Front
............................... 4-28
From the Rear
............................... 4-30
Recreational Vehicle
.......................... 4-28
Towing
a Trailer ................................ 4-32
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-8
Towing Your Vehicle From the Front ............... 4-28
Towing Your Vehicle From the Rear
................ 4-30
TopStrap
..................................... 1-37
Trailer
Backing Up with
............................. 4-37
Brakes
..................................... 4-36
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-37
Drivingwitha
............................... 4-37
Following Distance
with ....................... 4-37
Hitches
..................................... 4-36
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-40
Making Turns
................................ 4-38
ParkingonHills
.............................. 4-39
Passing with
................................. 4-37
Safety Chains
................... ............ 4-36
Tongueweight
............................... 4-35
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-36
Towing
..................................... 4-32
Turn Signals
................................. 4-38
Weight
..................................... 4-34
Automatic
................................... 6-18
Ignition Lock Check .......................... 7-40
Transportation. Courtesy
.......................... 8-8
Trip Odometer
................................. 2-51
Trunk ........................................ 2-10
TrUnk Transaxle
Transmitters. Keyless Entry System
................. 2-6
Lamp
...................................... 2-39
Release Lockout. Remote
...................... 2-10
Release. Remote
.............................. 2-10
TTYUsers
..................................... 8-4
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals
............... 2-29
Turn Signal On Chime
........................... 2-30
Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever
................... 2-29
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
................ 4-38
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Underbody Hushing Service ..................... 7-40
Underbody Maintenance ......................... 6-51
Vehicle
Control
...................................... 4-6
Damage Warnings .............................. vii
Dimensions
................................. 6-62
Identification Number ......................... 6-53
Loading .................................... 4-30
Storage ..................................... 6-29
Ventilation System ............................... 3-6
Visor Vanity Mirrors ............................ 2-45
Visors. Sun .................................... 2-45
warning Devices ............................... 5-2
Warning Eights. Gages and Indicators ............... 2-52
Washer Fluid. Windshield ........................ 6-23
Washing Your Vehicle ........................... 6-48
Weatherstrips .................................. 6-48
Wheel
Alignment
.................................. 6-42
Nut Torque ............................. 5.29. 6.61
Replacement ................................. 6-42
Used Replacement ............................ 6-43
Wrench ..................................... 5-22
Windows ..................................... 2-27
Auto-Down ................................. 2-28
Lock Out Switch ............................. 2-28
Power ...................................... 2-27
Windshield Washer ............................. 2-32
Fluid .................................. 2.32. 6.23
Fluid Level Check ............................ 7-37
Windshield Wiper ......................... 2.30. 6.54
Bladecheck ................................. 7-38
Blade Replacement ........................... 6-35
Winter Driving ................................. 4-24
Wiring. Headlamp .............................. 6-54
Wrecker Towing ................................. 5-8
Wrench. Wheel ................................. 5-22
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