1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU mirror

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Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways,
expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest
of all roads. But they have their own special rules.
The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep
up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same
speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or
too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the
left lane on a freeway
as a passing lane. At the entrance, there is usually
a ramp that leads to
the
freeway. If you have a clear view
of the freeway as you
drive along the entrance ramp, you should begin to
check traffic.
Try to determine where you expect to
blend with the flow. Try to merge into the gap at close to
the prevailing speed. Switch on your turn signal, check
your mirrors and glance over your shoulder as often as
necessary. Try to blend smoothly with the traffic flow.
Once you
are on the freeway, adjust your speed to the
posted limit or to the prevailing rate
if it’s slower. Stay
in the right lane unless you want to pass.
Before changing lanes, check your mirrors. Then use your turn signal.
Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there isn’t another vehicle in your
“blind” spot.
Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you
allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move
slightly slower at night.
When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper lane well in advance.
If you miss your exit, do not,
under any circumstances, stop and back up. Drive on to
the next exit.
The exit ramp can be curved, sometimes quite sharply.
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Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”?
Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it
highway hypnosis, lack
of awareness, or whatever.
There is something about an easy stretch
of road with
the same scenery, along with the hum
of the tires on the
road, the drone
of the engine, and the rush of the wind
against the vehicle that can make you sleepy. Don’t let it
happen to
you! If it does, your vehicle can leave the
road in
less than a second, and you could crash and
be injured.
What can you do about highway hypnosis? First,
be
aware that it can happen.
Then here
are some tips:
Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a
comfortably cool interior.
Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road ahead and to
the sides. Check your rearview mirrors and your
instruments frequently.
If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service
or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise, or
both. For safety, treat drowsiness on the highway
as
an emergency. Driving on steep hills or mountains
is different
from
driving in flat
or rolling terrain.

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You should always attach chains between your vehicle
and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue
of the trailer
so that the tongue will not drop to the road
if it becomes separated from the hitch. Instructions
about safety chains may be provided by the hitch
manufacturer or by the trailer manufacturer. Follow the
manufacturer’s recommendation for attaching safety
chains and do not attach them to the bumper. Always
leave just enough slack
so you can turn with your rig.
And, never allow safety chains to drag on the ground.
Trailer Brakes
Does your trailer have its own brakes?
Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer
brakes
so you’ll be able to install, adjust and maintain
them properly. And because you have anti-lock brakes,
do not
try to tap into your vehicle’s brake system. If you
do, both systems won’t work well, or at all.
Driving with a Trailer
Towing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.
Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to get
to know your rig. Acquaint yourself with the feel of
handling and braking with the added weight
of the
trailer. And always keep in mind that the vehicle you are
driving is now a good deal longer and not nearly as
responsive as your vehicle is by itself.
Before you start, check the trailer hitch and platform (and attachments), safety chains, electrical connector,
lamps, tires and mirror adjustment. If the trailer has
electric brakes, start your vehicle and trailer moving and
then apply the trailer brake controller by hand to be sure the brakes are working.
This lets you check your
electrical connection at the same time.
During your trip, check occasionally to be sure that the
load is secure, and that the lamps and any trailer brakes are still working.

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In the left instrument panel fuse block, there are spare
fuses and a fuse puller.
A RDO ACC B. WIPER C. TRUNK
D. TURN LPS REURFA
E. PWR MIRROR F. AIR BAG G. BFC BATT H. PCM ACC J. DR LOCK
K. IPC/BFC ACC
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MICRO
TRUNK REL

MICRO
OR LOCK
Usage
Radio
Wipers Trunk Release and Remote
Lock Control
Turn Signals STOP
LPS
HAZARD LPS
IPCIHVAC 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
6-57

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The engine compartment fuse block is located on
the driver’s side of the engine compartment, near the
air cleaner.
Fuse Usage
Maxi-Fuses
1)
2)
3)
Ignition Switch
Left Hand Electrical Center-Power Seats, Power Mirrors, Door
Locks, Trunk Release and Remote
Lock Control
Left Hand Electrical Center-Stop
Lamps, Hazard Lamps, Body
Function Control Module, Cluster,
Climate Control System

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Cleaning ...................................... 6-44
Aluminum Wheels
............................ 6-50
Exterior LampsLenses
........................ 6-49
Fabric
...................................... 6-45
Glass
....................................... 6-48
Inside of Your Vehicle
......................... 6-46
Instrumentpanel
............................. 6-48
Outside of Your Vehicle
........................ 6-49
Special Problems
............................. 6-47
Stains
...................................... 6- 46
Tires
....................................... 6-51
Vinyl
....................................... 6-47
Wheels
..................................... 6-50
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-48
Climate Control System
........................... 3-2
Clock. Setting the
................................ 3-6
Comfort Controls
................................ 3-2
Compact Disc Care
............................. 3-24
Compact Disc Player
............................ 3-14
Compact Disc Player Care
........................ 3-24
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-32
Control of a Vehicle
.............................. 4-6
ConvenienceNet
............................... 2-43
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-41
Coolant
....................................... 6-20
Adding
..................................... 6-23
Checking
................................... 6-22
Heater. Engine
............................... 2- 17 Surge
Tank
.................................. 5-15
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
....................... 6-23
Cooling System
................................ 5-15
Courtesy Transportation
........................... 8-8
Cruise Control ................................. 2-33
Cruise Light
................................... 2-59
Cupholder. Center Console
....................... 2-42
Cupholder. Rear Seat
............................ 2-43
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users
......... 8-4
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
.................... 8-2
Cupholder. Instrument Panel
...................... 2-42
Damage. Finish
............................... 6-51
Damage. Sheet Metal
............................ 6-51
Daytime Running Lamps
......................... 2-37
Dead Battery
................................... 5-3
Defects. Reporting Safety
........................ 8-10
Defensive Driving
............................... 4-2
Defogger. Rear Window
.......................... 3-5
Defogging
..................................... 3-4
Defrosting
..................................... 3-4
Dimensions. Vehicle
............................ 6-63
Dolby Noise Reduction
.......................... 3-12
Dome Lamp
................................... 2-39
Dome Lamp Bulb Replacement
.................... 6-36
DoorLocks
..................................... 2-4
Drive. Automatic Overdrive
...................... 2-20
DriverPosition
................................. 1-11
9-3
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FillingYourTank
.............................. 6-5
Gage
....................................... 2-60
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-5
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-56
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
.................... 2-54
Fuel
....................................... 2-60
GarmentHook
................................. 2-45
GAM
....................................... 4-31
Gear Positions. Automatic Transaxle
................ 2- 18
GloveBox
.................................... 2-41
Gross Axle Weight Rating
........................ 4-31
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
...................... 4-31
Guide en Francais
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GVWR ....................................... 4-31
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Halogen Bulbs ................................ 6-31
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......................... 5-2
Head Restraints
................................. 1-5
Headlamps .................................... 2-36
Bulb Replacement
............................ 6-32
High/Low Beam Changer
...................... 2-30
OnReminder
................................ 2-36
Wiring
..................................... 6-55
Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance
.............. 8-4
Heating
........................................ 3-4
High-BeamHeadlamps
.......................... 2-30
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-22 HillandMountainRoads
......................... 4-22
Hitches. Trailer
................................. 4-35
Hood Checking Things Under
......................... 6-8
Release
...................................... 6-8
Horn
......................................... 2-28
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-18
Ignition Positions
..............
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check ....
Illuminated Entryfixit ...........
Inflation. Tire ..................
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror .
Inspections ....................
Brake System ................
Exhaust Systems .............
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot . .
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Seal ...
Radiator and Heater Hose ......
Steering ....................
Suspension ..................
Throttle System ..............
Inspections. Engine Cooling System
Instrument Panel
...............
Cleaning ....................
Cluster .....................
Fuse Block ..................
Intensity Control .............
Interior Lamps .................
................ 2-13
................ 7-32
................ 2-38
................ 6-38
................ 2-39
................ 7-33
................ 7-34
................ 7-33
................ 7-33
................ 7-33
................ 7-33
................ 7-33
................ 7-33
................ 7-34
................ 7-33
................ 2-46
................ 6-48
................ 2-48
................ 6-56
................ 2-38
................ 2-38

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Periodic Maintenance Inspections ................ 7-33
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-35
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-4
Selecting the Right Schedule
..................... 7-4
Short Trip/City Definition ....................... 7-5
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-52
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-40
Making Turns with a Trailer
...................... 4-37
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...................... 2-55
Manual Front Seat
............................... 1-2
Manual Remote Control Mirror
.................... 2-40
Methanol
...................................... 6-4
Mirror Reading Lamps ........................... 2-39
Mirrors
....................................... 2-39
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-41
Inside Daymight Rearview
..................... 2-39
Manual Remote Control
........................ 2-40
Outside
..................................... 2-40
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-40
Visor Vanity ................................. 2-44
MountainRoads
................................ 4-22
Multifunction Lever
............................. 2-29
Short Trip/City Intervals
........................ 7-5
Net. Convenience
.............................. 2-43
Neutral. Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-20
New Vehicle “Break-In”
......................... 2- 13
Nightvision
................................... 4-15 Odometer
.................................... 2-49
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-49
Off-Road Recovery
............................. 4-11
Oil. Engine .................................... 6-12
Oil Pressure Warning Light
....................... 2-57
Outside Mirror
................................. 2-40
Overheating Engine
............................. 5-12
Owner Checks and Services
....................... 7-29
Owner Publications. Ordering
..................... 8-12
Paint Spotting. Chemical
........................ 6-52
Park
Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2-19
Shifting Into
................................. 2-23
Shifting Out of
............................... 2-25
At Night
.................................... 2-11
Brake ...................................... 2-22
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-32
Lots
....................................... 2-12
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-25
With a Trailer
................................ 4-39
Passenger Position
.............................. 1-20
Passing with a Trailer
............................ 4-37
Passlock
...................................... 2-12
Passlock Warning Light
.......................... 2-61
Periodic Maintenance Inspections .................. 7-33
Parking
Passing
....................................... 4-12
9-7
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