1998 CHEVROLET MALIBU air conditioning

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Section 3 Cornfort Controls and Audio Systems
In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle. Be
sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle.
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Climate Control System with
Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning
Heating
Defogging and Defrosting Windows
Rear Window Defogger
(If Equipped)
Ventilation System
Audio Systems Setting the Clock for Systems without
Automatic
Tone Control
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AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and
Automatic Tone
Control (If Equipped)
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and
Automatic Tone Control
(If Equipped)
Remote Cassette Tape Player
(If Equipped)
Theft-Deterrent Feature
Understanding Radio Reception
Tips About
Your Audio System
Care of
Your Cassette Tape Player
Care of Your Compact Discs
Care of Your Compact Disc Player
Fixed Mast Antenna
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Comfort Controls 3f Fan Knob
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 this system, 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
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.
Temperature Knob
The center knob regulates the temperature of the air
coming through the system.
Mode Knob
The right control knob changes the functions of the system.
/J VENT: In this position most of the airflow comes
through the instrument panel outlets.
A small amount of
air comes through the floor outlets. Set the center
control knob to the temperature desired.
+H BI-LEVEL: In this position the airflow comes
through the instrument panel outlets and through the
floor outlets. Set the center control knob to the
temperature desired.
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+# FLOOR: In this position most of the airflow
comes through the floor outlet. The rest of the air comes
through the windshield and side window outlets. Set the
center control knob to the temperature desired.
+' DEFOG: This position divides the airflow
between the floor outlets and the windshield defroster
vent.
9 DEFROST This position directs most of the air
through the windshield defroster vent. Some
of the air
goes
to the floor outlets. The air conditioning
compressor will run automatically in this position when
it is needed to help dry the air in the vehicle.
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Air Conditioning Compressor Button
Press A/C to operate the air conditioner compressor.
The indicator light will glow when the button is pressed
to indicate that the air conditioning system has been
turned on.
Recirculation Button
Press this button to close all outside vents. The
indicator light on the button will glow when it is
pressed. Recirculation is available in all modes,
except defog and defrost. It is not recommended to use this button
in the
FLOOR
mode with heat. It is useful to quickly cool the vehicle
on hot days.
Outside Air
Press this button to allow the circulation of outside air in
the vehicle. The indicator light on the button will glow
when pressed. Outside air is available in all modes
including
OFF and is automatically activated in defog
and defrost.
Air Conditioning
The air conditioner and heater work best if you keep
your windows closed while using them. Your vehicle
also has the flow-through ventilation system described
later in this section.
On very hot days, open the windows long enough to
let hot inside air escape. This reduces the time it takes
for your vehicle to cool down, which should help
fuel economy.
On cool, but sunny days, thc
--m may warm your upper
body, but your lower body
may not be warm enough.
You can use bi-level with the temperature knob in the
middle and the
A/C button pushed in. The system will
bring in outside air and direct slightly warmer air to
your lower body.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine For quick cool-down on very hot days, use vent with the
temperature knob
all the way in the blue area and the
NC and recirculation buttons pressed. If this setting is
used for long periods of time, the air in your vehicle
may become too dry.
For normal cooling on hot days, use vent with the
temperature knob
in the blue area and the A/C button
pushed
in. The system will bring in outside air and cool it.
Heating
On cold days, use FLOOR and the outside air button
with the temperature knob all the way in the red area.
The system will bring in outside air, heat it and send it to
the floor outlets.
Your vehicle has heat ducts that are directed toward
the rear seat. Keep the area under the front seats clear
of obstructions
so the heated air can reach the rear
seat passengers.
If your vehicle has an engine coolant heater, you can
use it to help your system provide warm air faster when
it’s cold outside (0°F (-18°C) or lower). An engine
coolant heater wms the coolant your engine and
heating system uses to provide heat. See “Engine
Coolant Heater” in the Index.
Defogging and Defrosting Windows
Your system has two settings for clearing the front and
side windows. For each setting, adjust the temperature
control as desired.
To defrost the front window quickly, rotate the
temperature control knob all the way in the red area.
Use defrost and adjust the fan to the highest speed.
To warm passengers while keeping the front window
clean, use defog.
Your vehicle is equipped with side window defogger
vents. The side window defogger vents are located on
the outside of the side instrument panel vents.
To defrost
the side windows, rotate the temperature control knob
all
the way in the red area. Use FLOOR and adjust the
fan to the highest speed.
To control fogging of the
windows, rotate the temperature control knob all the
way in the red area. Use DEFOG and adjust the fan to
the highest speed.
To defog the side windows while using air conditioning,
use BI-LEVEL and adjust the fan to the highest speed and press the
A/C button. For additional airflow to the
side windows, aim the side vents toward the windows
and close the center vents.
Recirculation will not work in defrost and defog. This is
done to prevent recirculation of humid inside air and
allow the system to work properly.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped)
The rear window defogger
uses a warming grid to
remove fog from the
rear window.
Press the defogger switch. The indicator light will glow.
The rear window defogger will turn itself
off after about
10 minutes after the first time the button is pressed, and
after
5 minutes each additional time the button is
pressed. You can turn the defogger
off by pressing the
button again or turning
off the ignition.
Do not attach a temporary vehicle license across the
defogger grid on the rear window.
NOTICE:
Don’t use a razor blade or anything else sharp on
the inside
of the rear window. If you do, you
could cut or damage the warming grid, and the
repairs wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
Ventilation System
For mild outside temperatures when little heating or
cooling is needed, use VENT to direct outside air
through your vehicle. Your vehicle also has the
flow-through ventilation system.
Your vehicle’s flow-through ventilation system supplies
outside air into
the vehicle when it is moving. Outside
air will also enter the vehicle when the air conditioning
fan is running.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need
additional wiring. Check with your dealer. The green
arrows on
your instrument panel will flash whenever
you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up,
the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other drivers
you’re about to turn, change lanes
or stop.
When towing a trailer, the green arrows on your
instrument panel will flash for turns even
if the bulbs on
the trailer are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers
behind you are seeing your signal when they are not. It’s
important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer
bulbs are still working.
Driving On Grades
NOTICE:
Do not tow on steep continuous grades exceeding
6 miles (9.6 km). Extended, higher than normal
engine and transaxle temperatures may result and damage your vehicle. Frequent stops are
very important
to allow the engine and transaxle
to
cool.
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start
down a long
or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift
down, you might have to
use your brakes so much that
they would get hot and no longer work well.
On a long uphill grade, shift down and reduce your
speed to around
45 mph (70 km/h) to reduce the
possibility
of engine and transaxle overheating.
Pay attention to the engine coolant gage.
If the indicator
is in the red area, turn
off the air conditioning to reduce
engine load (see “Engine Overheating” in the Index).

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information,
and then it
shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your
vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
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Fuel
Fuels in Foreign Countries
Filling Your Tank
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
Checking Things Under the Hood
Engine Oil
Air Cleaner
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Engine Coolant
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
Thermostat
Power Steering Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid
Brakes
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Tires Appearance Care
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
Care of Safety Belts
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped)
Finish Damage Appearance Care Materials Chart
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Electrical System
Replacement Bulbs Capacities and Specifications
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Vehicle Dimensions

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Fuse
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Usage
Right Hand Electrical Center-Fog
Lamps, Radio, Body Function Control
Module, Interior Lamps
Ignition Switch
Not Used
Anti-Lock Brakes
Cooling Fans
Mini-Relays
9) Rear Defog
10) Not Used
11) Anti-Lock Brakes
12) Cooling Fan
13) HVAC Blower (Climate Control)
14) Cooling Fans
15) Cooling Fans
16) Air Conditioning Compressor
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1% Fuel Pump
19) Automatic Light Control
Micro-Relays
Fuse
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Mini-Fuses
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Usage
Automatic Light Control
Horn
Daytime Running
Lamps
Spare Fuse Holder
Rear Defog
Accessory Power Outlets, Cigar
Lighter
Anti-Lock Brakes
Anti-Lock Brakes
Air Conditioning Compressor, Body
Function Control Module
Automatic Transaxle
Powertrain Control Module, Ignition Anti-Lock Brakes
Ignition System Back-up Lamps, Brake Transaxle
Shift Interlock
Horn
Powertrain Control Module