1997 CHEVROLET MALIBU height

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Here you’ll find information about the seats in your Chevrol\
et and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also
learn about some things you should
not do with air bags and safety belts.
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1-12 1-15 Seats and Controls
Manual Seats
Power Seats
Reclining Front Seatbacks
Rear Seats
Why Safety Belts Work
Questions Many People Ask About
Safety Belts
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1-20
1-23
1-30
1-34
1-36
1-37
1-47
1-47 1-47 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
Questions and Answers About Air Bags Safety Belt Comfort Guides
How to Use Child Restraints
Important Information for Buckling Children in Child Restraints
Child Restraint Top Straps
How to Obtain a Safety Belt Extender
Checking Your Restraint Systems
Replacing Parts After a Crash
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Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt
adjuster to the height that is right for you.
10 move it down, squeeze the release button and move
the adjuster to the desired position. You can move the
adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt
guide. After you move the adjuster to where you
want it,
try to move it down without squeezing the release button
to make sure it has locked into position.
Adjust the height
so that the shoulder portion of
the belt
is centered on your shoulder. The belt should
be away from your face and neck, but not falling
off
your shoulder.
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Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror
This mirror can be adjusted two ways. First, to adjust
the angle of the mirror, move the mirror to a position
that allows you see out the back window.
To adjust the
height of the mirror, adjust the
arm that connects the
mirror to the windshield.
To reduce glare from lights behind you, move the lever
toward you to the night position.
Manual Remote Control Mirror
The outside rearview mirror should be adjusted so you
can just see the side
of your vehicle when you are sitting
in a comfortable driving position.
Adjust the driver’s side outside mirror with the
control lever on the
driver’s door.
To adjust your passenger’s side mirror, sit in the driver’s
seat and have a passenger adjust the mirror for you.
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See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to
normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal
travel. This could be
a sign of brake trouble.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you make a moderate brake stop, your disc
brakes adjust for wear.
If you rarely make a moderate or
heavier stop, then your brakes might not adjust correctly. If you drive in that way, then
-- very carefully -- make
a few moderate brake stops about every
1,000 miles
(1 600 km), so your brakes will adjust properly.
If your brake pedal goes down farther than normal, your
rear drum brakes may need adjustment. Adjust them by
pumping the brake pedal repeatedly while the engine is
running with the shift lever
in PARK (P).
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its
many parts have to be
of top quality and work well
together if the vehicle is to have really good braking.
Your vehicle was designed and tested with top-quality
GM brake parts. When you replace parts of your braking system
-- for example, when your brake linings wear
down and you have to have new ones put
in -- be sure
you get new approved GM replacement parts.
If you
don’t, your brakes may no longer work properly. For
example, if someone puts in brake linings that
are wrong
for your vehicle, the balance between your front and
rear brakes can change
-- for the worse. The braking
performance you’ve come to expect can change in many
other ways if someone puts in the wrong replacement
brake parts.
Battery
Every new Chevrolet has a Delco Freedom@ battery.
You never have to add water to one of these. When it’s
time for a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom
battery. Get one that has the replacement number shown
on the original battery’s label.

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The wrong wheel can also cause problems with
bearing life, brake cooling, speedometer or
odometer calibration, headlamp aim, bumper
height, vehicle ground clearance and tire or tire
chain clearance to the body and chassis.
See “Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index for more
information.
Used Replacement Wheels
Putting
a used wheel on your vehicle is
dangerous. You can’t know how it’s been used or
how far it’s been driven. It could fail suddenly
and cause an accident.
If you have to replace a
wheel, use a new
GM original equipment wheel.
Tire Chains
NOTICE:
Use tire chains only where legal and only when
you must. Use only
SAE Class “St’ type chains
that are the proper size for your tires. Install
them on the front tires and tighten them as
tightly as possible with the ends securely
fastened. Drive slowly and follow the chain
manufacturer’s instructions.
If you can hear the
chains contacting your vehicle, stop and retighten
them.
If the contact continues, slow down until it
stops. Driving too fast or spinning the wheels
with chains on
will damage your vehicle.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 2.4L Engine Specifications
VIN Engine Code ........................... T
Type
.................................... L4
Displacement
........................ 2.4 Liters
Firing Order
.......................... 1-3-4-2
Horsepower
............................. 150
Thermostat Temperature
........... 180°F (82°C)
3100 Engine Specifications
VIN Engine Code ........................... M
Type .................................... V6
Displacement ........................ 3.1 Liters
Firing Order
...................... 1-2-3-4-5-6
Horsepower
............................. 155
Thermostat Temperature
........... 195°F (91 “C)
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Not all air conditioning refrigerants are the same.
If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs
refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant is used.
If you’re not sure, ask your Chevrolet dealer.
Normal Maintenance Replacement
Parts
Air Cleaner Element
2.4L ....................... AC Type A- 1279C
3 100 ....................... AC Type A- 1279C
Engine Oil Filter
2.4L .......................... AC Type PF-44
3100
.......................... ACTypePF-47
Spark Plugs
2.4L .......... AC Qpe 041 -9 10 (Platinum Plug)
Gap:
0.060 inch (1.52 mm)
3100 .......... AC Type 04 1-940 (Platinum Plug)
Gap:
0.060 inch (1.52 mm)
Windshield Wiper Blades
Passenger’s Side ............... 19 inches (48 cm)
Driver’s Side
................. 22 inches (56 cm)
Dimensions
Length ................. 190.4 inches (483.7 cm)
Width
................... 69.4 inches (176.3 cm)
Height
................... 56.4 inches (143.2 cm)
Wheelbase
................ 107 inches (271 -9 cm)
Front Tread
................ .59 inches (149.9 cm)
Rear Tread
............... 59.3 inches (1 50.5 cm)
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Refrigerants. Air Conditioning .................... 6-62
Remote Cassette Tape Player
.......................... 3- 18
Trunk Release
................................ 2- 10
Trunk Release Lockout ........................ 2- 10
Bulbs
...................................... 6-61
Parts
....................................... 6-62
Wheel
...................................... 6-42
Replacing Safety Belts
........................... 1-47
Reporting Safety Defects
......................... 8- 10
Restraints Replacement
Checking
................................... 1-47
Child
....................................... 1-35
Head
........................................ 1-5
Replacing Parts After a Crash ................... 1-47
Systemcheck
................................ 7-38
Reverse. Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2- 19
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 8-5
Roadside Assistance. Canadian
..................... 8-7
Rocking Your Vehicle
........................... 5-33
Rotation. Tires
................................. 6-37
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-21
safety
Belt Extender ............................ 1-47
Safety Belt Reminder Light
................... 1.8. 2.53
Safety Belts
.................................... 1-7
Adults
...................................... 1-12
Care
....................................... 6-47
Center Rear Passenger Position
.................. 1-33
Children
.................................... 1-34 Driver Position
............................... 1-12
Extender
.................................... 1-47
How to Wear Properly
......................... 1-12
Incorrect Usage
.................... 1-16. 1-45. 1-46
LapBelt
.................................... 1-33
Lap-Shoulder
........................... 1 . 12. 1-27
Larger Children
.............................. 1-44
Passenger Position
............................ 1-21
Questions and Answers
........................ 1-11
Rear Comfort Guides
.......................... 1-30
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions ............ 1-27
Rear Seat Passengers
.......................... 1-27
Reminder Light
.......................... 1-8. 2-53
Replacing After a Crash
........................ 1-47
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-21
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
................... 1-15
Smaller Children and Babies
.................... 1-34
Use During Pregnancy
......................... 1-20
WhyTheyWork
............................... 1-8
Safety Chains
.................................. 4-36
Safety Defects. Reporting
........................ 8-10
Safety Warnings and Symbols
....................... vii
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................... 7-4
Seat Adjuster
.............................. 1-2. 1-47
Seatback. Reclining Front
......................... 1-4
Seats ManualFront
................................. 1-2
Power
....................................... 1-3
Rear
........................................ 1-5
Restraint Systems
.............................. 1-2
Seat Controls
................................. 1-2
Securing a Child Restraint
...................... 1-38
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Second Gear. Automatic Transaxle ................. 2-21
Service
........................................ 6-2
Bulletins. Ordering
............................ 8- 12
Manuals. Ordering ............................ 8- 12
Parts Identification Label ....................... 6-53
Publications. Ordering
......................... 8- 12
Work. Doing Your Own
......................... 6-2
Service
and Appearance Care ...................... 6-2
Service and Owner Publications
................... 8-12
Ordering in Canada
........................... 8- 12
Service Publications
............................. 8- 12
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Chevrolet
......... 1-27
Sheet Metal Damage
............................ 6-50
ShiftLever
.................................... 2-23
Shifting Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2- 19
Into Park (P)
................................. 2-23
Out of Park
.................................. 2-25
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
..................... 1 - 15
SignalingTurns
................................ 2-29
Skidding
...................................... 4- 13
Sound Equipment. Adding
......... 2- 15.2-16.3-22. 6-54
Spare Tire. Compact
............................. 5-32
Specifications and Capacities
...................... 6-61
Specifications. Engine
........................... 6-62
Speedometer
................................... 2-51
SRS ......................................... 1-21
Stains. Cleaning
................................ 6-46
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7-39
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2-14
Steam
........................................ 5-12
Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance
............... 8-4 Steering
....................................... 4-9
Power
....................................... 4-9
Tips
......................................... 4-9
Wheel, Tilt
.................................. 2-28
In
Emergencies
............................... 4-10
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-42
Storage, Vehicle
................................ 6-29
Stuck:
In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow .................. 5-33
Supplemental Restraint System
.................... 1-21
Coolant
..................................... 5-14
How to Add Coolant
.......................... 5-16
Pressure Cap
................................. 6-22
Symbols, Vehicle
................................ viii
Synchronization
................................. 2-9
SunVisors
.................................... 2-45
Sunroof
....................................... 2-47
Surge Tank
Tachometer
.................................. 2-52
Taillamp Bulb Replacement
....................... 6-32
Tape Player Care
............................... 3-23
Theft
......................................... 2-11
Theft-Deterrent Feature.
CD Player ................ 3-19
THEFTLOCK
TM ................................ 3-19
Thermostat
.................................... 6-22
Third Gear. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-21
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-28
Time. Setting the
................................ 3-7
Tirechains
.................................... 6-43
TireLoading
................................... 4-30
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-30
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