1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU lock

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine At Least Twice a Year
Restraint System Check
Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged
safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might
keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it
repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced.
Also
look for any opened or broken air bag coverings,
and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system
does not need regular maintenance.)
Wiper Blade Check
Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade
inserts that appear worn or damaged or that streak or
miss areas of the windshield. Also see “Wiper Blades,
Cleaning” in the Index.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
specified in Part
D.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all body door hinges and latches, including
those for the hood and trunk lid. Part
D tells you what to
use. More frequent lubrication may be required when
exposed to a corrosive environment.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Starter Switch Check Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check
A CAUTION:
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When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly.
If it does, you or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking
Brake” in the Index if necessary) and the
regular brake.
NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be
ready to
turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
should work only in PARK
(P) or NEUTRAL (N). If
the starter works in any other position, your vehicle
needs service.
3. Try to start the engine in each gear. The starter
I A CAUTION:
I
I
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could
move suddenly.
If it does, you or others could be
injured. Follow the steps below.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle. It should be parked on a
level surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake”
in the Index if necessary).
NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake
immediately
if the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the key to the ON position,
but don’t start the engine. Without applying the
regular brake,
try to move the shift lever out of
PARK (P) with normal effort. If the
shift lever
moves out of PARK
(P), your vehicle’s BTSI
needs service.
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While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition key to
OFF in each shift lever position.
The key should turn to OFF only when the shift lever
On all vehicles, the key should come out only in OFF.
is in PARK (P) .
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P)
When you are doing this check, your vehicle
could begin to move. You or others could be
injured and property could be damaged. Make
sure there
is room in front of your vehicle in case
it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular
brake at once should the vehicle begin to move. Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on
the regular brake, set
the
parking brake.
To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With
the engine running and transaxle in NEUTRAL
(N),
slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake
pedal.
Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking
brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability:
With
the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then
release all brakes.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to flush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
can collect.
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Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from your
GM dealer.
I USAGE
I Engine Oil
I Engine Coolant
Hydraulic Brake System
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Engine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst”
symbol of the proper viscosity.
To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
50/50 mixture of clean water
(preferably distilled) and use only
GM Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL
TM
or Havoline@ DEX-COOL TM
coolant. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index.
Delco Supreme
ll@ Brake Fluid
(GM Part
No. 12377967 or
equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
USAGE FLUIDLUBRICANT
Power Steering
GM Power Steering Fluid (GM
System Part No. 1052884
- 1 pint,
1050017
- 1 quart, or equivalent). ~ ~~~~~
Automatic DEXRON@-I11 Automatic
Transaxle Transmission Fluid.
1
Key Lock
Cylinders Multi-Pu ose lubricant,
Superlube
% (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Windshield GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent (GM
Washer Solvent Part
No. 1051515) or equivalent.
Hood Latch Lubriplate lubricant aerosol (GM
Assembly, Part
No. 12346293 or equivalent)
Pivots, Spring or lubricant meeting requirements
Anchor and of NLGI
# 2, Category LB or
Release Pawl
GC-LB.
Hood and Door Multi-pu ose lubricant,
Hinges Superlube
% (GM Part No.
1234624 1 or equivalent).
Weatherstrip Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM
Conditioning Part
No. 12345579 or equivalent). I
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See “Replacement Parts” in the Index for recommended
replacement filters and spark plugs.
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Assistance Program
To enhance Chevrolet's strong commitment to customer
satisfaction, Chevrolet is excited to announce the
establishment of the ChevroletIGeo Roadside Assistance
Center. As the owner of a
1997 ChevroletIGeo,
membership in Roadside Assistance is free. Roadside Assistance is available
24 hours a day,
365 days a year, by calling 1-800-CHEV-USA
(1-800-243-8872). This toll-free number will provide
you over-the-phone roadside assistance with minor
mechanical problems.
If your problem cannot be
resolved over the phone, our advisors have access to a nationwide network of dealer recommended service
providers. Roadside membership is free, however some
services may incur costs.
Roadside offers two levels of service to the customer,
Basic Care and Courtesy'" Care:
Toll-free number, 1 -800-CHEV-USA
Free towing for warranty repairs
Basic over-the-phone technical advice
Available dealer services at reasonable costs (ie.,
wrecker services, locksmithkey service, glass
repair, etc.)
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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.

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Accessory Power Outlet ......................... 2-46
Adding Equipment to Your Vehicle
.................. 6-3
Adjuster. Seat
.............................. 1.2. 1-47
AirBag
....................................... 1-21
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-25
How it Works
................................ 1-23
Location
.................................... 1-23
Readiness Light
......................... 1.22. 2.54
Servicing
................................... 1-27
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-25
What Will You See After it Inflates
............... 1-25
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-24
Air Bag Readiness Light
.................... 1.22. 2.54
Air Cleaner
.................................... 6- 17
Air Conditioning ................................ 3-2
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-62
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-42
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-50
Antenna. Fixed
................................. 3-24
Antifreeze
..................................... 6- 18
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
................ 2.56. 4.7
Brakes
................................. 2.56. 4.7
Anti.Theft. Radio
.............................. 3- 19 Appearancecare
............................... 6-44
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-52
Arbitration Program
.............................. 8-9
Audio Equipment. Adding
......... 2-1 5.2.16.3.22. 6.54
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-7
Auto-Down Window
............................ 2-28
Automatic Light Control
......................... 2-37
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid
....................................... 6-18
Operation
................................... 2-18
Park Mechanism Check
........................ 7-40
Shifting
..................................... 2-19
Ashtray
....................................... 2-44
Backing Up with a Trailer
....................... 4-37
Battery
....................................... 6-28
Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
Replacement. Keyless Entry System
............... 2-8
Saver
...................................... 2-39
Warnings
.................................... 5-3
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-9
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
.................... 4-21
Better Business Bureau Mediation
................... 8-9
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.................................. 6-28
Fluid
....................................... 6-24
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-24
Parking
..................................... 2-22
Pedal Travel
................................. 6-28
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-28
System Warning Light
.................... 2.55. 6.25
Trailer
...................................... 4-36
Transaxle Shift Interlock
.................. 2.25. 7.39
Transaxle Shift Interlock Check
.................. 7-39
Wear
....................................... 6-27
Brakes. Anti-Lock
.......................... 2.56. 4.7
Braking
........................................ 4-6
Braking in Emergencies
........................... 4-9
Break.In. New Vehicle
.......................... 2- 13
BTSICheck
................................... 7-39
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-29
Back-up Lamp
.............................. 6-32
CHMSL
.................................... 6-32
Dome Lamp
................................. 6-34
Headlamps
.................................. 6-29
Taillamp
.................................... 6-32
Canadian Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-7
Capacities and Specifications
...................... 6-61
Carbon Monoxide
............... 2.10.2.26.4.27. 4.36
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7-37
Cassette Tape Player
........................ 3.9. 3. 18
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-23
CD Adapter Kit
................................ 3- 13
CDPlayer
..................................... 3-14
CD Player Theft-Deterrent Feature ................. 3- 19
BTSI
.................................... 2.25. 7.39
Center Console Storage Area
...................... 2-42
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement
.... 6-32
Center Rear Passenger Position
.................... 1-33
Certification Label
.............................. 4-31
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-36
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-43
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5-20
Charging System Indicator Light
Check Engine Light
............................
Check Oil Light ........................... 2-61
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................
Chemical Paint Spotting .........................
Child Restraints ...............................
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position ..........
YY ..................
Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position .......... 1-40
Securing
in the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-42
TopStrap
................................... 1-37
Where to Put
................................ 1-36
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-55
Cleaner. Air ................................... 6-17
Aluminum Wheels
............................ 6-50
Exterior LampsLenses
........................ 6-49
Fabric
...................................... 6-45
Glass
....................................... 6-47
Inside
of Your Chevrolet ....................... 6-44
Instrumentpanel
............................. 6-47
Outside of Your Chevrolet
...................... 6-48
Special Problems
............................. 6-46
Stains
...................................... 6-46
Tires
....................................... 6-50
Vinyl
....................................... 6-46
Wheels
..................................... 6-50
Windshield and
Wiper Blades ................... 6-48
Cleaning
...................................... 6-44 2-54
2-57
6-12 1-47
6-51
1-35
1-38
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