1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU parking brake

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While parked, and with the parking brake set,
try to tum
the ignition key to OFF in each shift lever position. The
key should
turn to OFF only when the shift lever is in
PARK (P).
On all vehicles, the key should come out only in OFF.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P)
T - lanism Check
II
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.
0 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.
7-32

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Throttle System Inspection
Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding,
and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as
needed. Replace any components that have high effort
or excessive wear.
Do not lubricate accelerator and
cruise control cables.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition. Also inspect drum brake linings
for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including
drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. The
parking brake is self-adjusting and no manual
adjustment is required. You may need
to have your
brakes inspected more often if your driving habits
or
conditions result in frequent braking.

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.................................. 6-29
Fluid
....................................... 6-26
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-26
Parking
..................................... 2-22
Pedal Travel
................................. 6-29
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-30
System Warning Light
.................... 2-52, 6-27
Trailer
...................................... 4-36
Transaxle Shift Interlock
.................. 2-25, 7-31
Transaxle Shift Interlock Check
.................. 7-3 1
Wear
....................................... 6-28
Brakes, Anti-Lock
.......................... 2-53, 4-7
Braking
........................................ 4-6
Braking
in Emergencies ........................... 4-9
Break-In, New Vehicle
.......................... 2- 13
BTSI
.................................... 2-25, 7-31
BTSICheck
................................... 7-31
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-3 1
Back-up Lamp
.............................. 6-34
Dome Lamp
................................. 6-36
Headlamps
.................................. 6-32
CHMSL
.................................... 6-33
Taillamp
.................................... 6-34
Canadian Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-7
Capacities and Specifications
...................... 6-62
Carbon Monoxide
............... 2.10.2.26.4.27. 4.35 Care
of Your
Compact Disc Player ................. 3-24
Care of Your Compact Discs
...................... 3-24
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7-29
Cassette Tape Player
........................ 3.9, 3.18
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-22
CD Adapter Kit
................................ 3-13
CDPlayer
..................................... 3-14
CD Player Theft-Deterrent Feature
................. 3-19
Center Console Storage Area
...................... 2-42
Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp Bulb Replacement
... 6-33
Center Rear Passenger Position
.................... 1-32
Certification Label
.............................. 4-31
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-36
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-43
Changing a Flat Tire
............................. 5-22
Check Engine Light
............................. 2-55
Check Oil Light
........................... 2-58. 6-12
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-52
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-52
Child Restraints
................................ 1-37
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position
........... 1-42
Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position
.......... 1-44
Securing
in the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-46
TopStrap
................................... 1-42
Wheretoput
................................ 1-41
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-56
Cleaner. Air
................................... 6-18

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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
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TorqueLock
................................... 2-24
Torque. Wheel Nut
......................... 5.29. 6.62
Towing
FromtheFront
............................... 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
Trailer Backing
Up with ............................. 4-37
Brakes
..................................... 4-36
Driving on Grades
............................ 4-38
Driving with a
............................... 4-36
Following Distance with
....................... 4-37
Hitches
..................................... 4-35
Maintenance When Towing
..................... 4-40
MakingTurns
................................ 4-37
ParkingonHills
.............................. 4-39
Passingwith
................................. 4-37
Safety Chains
................................ 4-36
Tongueweight
............................... 4-34
Total Weight on Tires
.......................... 4-35
Towing
..................................... 4-32
Turnsignals
................................. 4-38
Weight
..................................... 4-34 Transaxle
Automatic
................................... 6-19
Ignition Lock Check
.......................... 7-32
Transmitters. Keyless Entry System
................. 2-6
Transportation. Courtesy
.......................... 8-8
Trip Odometer ................................. 2-49
Trunk
Release Lockout
.............................. 2-10
Remote
..................................... 2-10
TrunkLamp
................................... 2-39
IITYUsers
..................................... 8-4
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals
............... 2-29
Turn Signal On Chime
........................... 2-29
Turn SignalMultifunction Lever
................... 2-29
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
................ 4-38
Underbody Flushing Service
..................... 7-32
Underbody Maintenance
......................... 6-52
Vehicle Control
...................................... 4-6
Damagewarnings
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Dimensions ................................. 6-63
Identification Number
......................... 6-54
Loading
.................................... 4-30
Storage
..................................... 6-30
Ventilation System
............................... 3-5
Visor Vanity Mirrors
............................ 2-44
Visors. Sun .................................... 2-44
.. ..............................
9-11