1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU climate control

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Running Your Engine While
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A CAUTION:
Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas
carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or
I
smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death.
You might have exhaust coming in if:
Your exhaust system sounds strange
Your vehicle gets rusty underneath.
Your vehicle was damaged in a collision.
Your vehicle was damaged when driving over
high
points on the road or over road debris.
Repairs weren’t done correctly.
Your vehicle or exhaust system had been
If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into
your vehicle:
Drive it only with all the windows down to
Have your vehicle fixed immediately.
or different.
modified improperly.
blow out any CO; and
You’re Parked
It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you
ever Ple to, here are some things to know.
’ 4 CAUdON:
Idling the engine with the climate control system
off could allow dangerous exhaust into your
vehicle (see the earlier Caution under
“Engine Exhaust”).
Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly
carbon monoxide
(CO) into your vehicle even if
the fan switch is at the highest setting. One place
this can happen is a garage. Exhaust
-- with
CO
-- can come in easily. NEVER park in a
garage with the engine running.
Another closed-in place can be a blizzard. (See
“Blizzard” in the Index.)

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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In this section, you'll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your Chevrolet. Be
sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle.
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3-9 3-13 Climate Controls
Air Conditioning
Heating
Tips for Defogging and Defrosting
Rear Window Defogger
Ventilation System and Tips Setting the Clock
A" Stereo
A" Stereo with Cassette and ATC
CD Adapter Kits
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Remote Cassette Player
Theft-Deterrent Feature
Adding Sound Equipment to Your Vehicle
Understanding Radio Reception Tips About Your Audio System
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
Care of Your Compact Discs
Antenna
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Comfort Controls
This section tells you how to make your air system
work for you. The climate control system with air
conditioning uses ozone-friendly
R- 134a refrigerant.
With these systems, you can control the ventilation and heating in your vehicle. Your vehicle also has
the flow-through ventilation system described later
in this section.
Climate Control System with
Air Conditioning
8 Fan Knob
The left knob selects the force of air you want. Turn the
knob to the right to increase fan speed and
to the left to
decrease fan speed. To
turn the fan off (which will also
turn the climate control system
off), turn the knob all the
way to the left. In any other setting, the fan will run
continuously. The fan must be
on to run the air
conditioning compressor.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions
on a specified government test course. For
example, a tire graded
150 would wear one and a half
(1 1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire
graded
100. The relative performance of tires depends
upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and
may depart significantly from the norm due to variations
in driving habits, service practices and differences in
road characteristics and climate.
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 ability to dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory
test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life, and
excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure.
The grade
C corresponds to a level of performance
which all passenger car tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
No. 109. Grades
B and A represent higher levels of performance on the
laboratory test wheel than the minimum required
by law.
Warning: The temperature grade for this tire is
established for a tire that is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately or in combination,
can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. Traction -- A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are A, B, and
C, and they represent the tire’s ability to stop on wet
pavement
as measured under controlled conditions on
specified government test surfaces
of asphalt and concrete.
A tire marked C may have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade assigned to this tire is based
on braking (straight ahead) traction tests and does not
include cornering (turning) traction.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Instrument Panel Fuse Block - Left
In the left instrument panel fuse block, there are spare
fuses and a
fuse puller.
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MICRO UB
uno STOP HAZARD IPCMVAC
Usage
Radio
Wipers
Trunk Release and Remote
Lock Control
Turn Signals STOP LPS
HAZARD
LPS
IPCMYAC BATT MICRO RELAY
TRUNK REL CIRCUIT BRKR
PWR SEATS
MICRO RELAY
DR UNLOCK MICRO RELAY
DR LOCK
MICRO RELAY DRIVERS DR
UNLOCK
Usage
Power Mirrors
Air Bag
Body Function Control Module
Powertrain Control Module
Door Locks
Body Function Control Module,
Cluster Stoplamps
Hazard Lamps Cluster, Climate Control
Remote Trunk Release
Power Seats
Door Locks
Door Locks
Not Used
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Instrument Panel Fuse Block - Right
SPARE FUSES
A. INST LPS
C. HVAC BLOWER 6. CRUISE SW
D. CRUISE E. FOG LPS F. INT LPS CIRCUIT G. RDO BATT
R WNDWS H. SUNROOF 60
CO
MICRO
FO
GO Hn /
Fuse
A)
Usage
Instrument Panel Lights,
Dimmer
Cruise Control
Climate Control System
Usage
Cruise Control
Fog Lamps
Interior Lamps, Body Function Control Module
Radio
Sunroof
CIRCUIT BRKR Power Windows
PWR WINDOWS
MICRO RELAY
FOG LPS
Fog Lamps
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Left-Hand Electrical
Center-Stoplamps, Hazard Lamps,
Body Function Control Module, Cluster, Climate Control System
Right-hand Electrical Center-Fog
Lamps, Radio, Body Function Control Module, Interior Lamps
Ignition Switch
Not Used
Anti-Lock Brakes
Cooling Fans
Rear Defog
Not Used Anti-Lock
Brakes
Cooling Fan
HVAC Blower (Climate Control)
Cooling Fans
Cooling Fans
35)
36)
37)
3
8)
Air Conditioning Compressor
Not Used
Fuel Pump
Automatic Light Control Automatic Light Control
Horn
Daytime Running Lamps
Spare Fuses
Rear Defog Accessory Power Outlets,
Cigar Lighter
Anti-Lock Brakes
Anti-Lock Brakes
Air Conditioning Compressor,
Body Function Control Module
Automatic Transaxle
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