2000 CHEVROLET MALIBU climate control

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Engine Exhaust
CAUTION:
Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas
carbon monoxide (CO), which you can't see or
smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death.
You might have exhaust coming in if:

Your exhaust system sounds strange
or different.

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
modified improperly.
If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into
your vehicle:

Drive it only with all the windows down to
blow out any CO; and

Have your vehicle fixed immediately.
Running Your Engine While
You're Parked
It's better not to park with the engine running. But if you
ever have to, here are some things to know.
CAUTION:
Idling the engine with the climate control system
off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle
(see the earlier Caution under ªEngine Exhaustº).
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 ªBlizzardº in the Index.)

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The main components of your instrument panel are:
A. Instrument Panel Brightness Control
B. Fog Lamp Switch (If Equipped)
C. Turn Signal Multifunction Lever
D. Cruise Control Switches (If Equipped)
E. Instrument Cluster
F. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever
G. Ignition Switch
H. Hazard Switch
I. Fuse Panels
J. Climate Control SystemK. Accessory Power Outlet
L. Ashtray
M. Lighter
N. Audio System
O. Horn
P. Parking Brake
Q. Tilt Wheel Lever
R. Hood Release
S. Remote Trunk Release Switch
T. Instrument Panel Cupholder

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Section 3 Comfort 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.
3
-2 Comfort Controls
3
-2 Climate Control System with Air
Conditioning
3
-4 Air Conditioning
3
-4 Heating
3
-5 Defogging and Defrosting Windows
3
-6 Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped)
3
-6 Ventilation System
3
-7 Audio Systems
3
-7 Setting the Clock for Systems without
Automatic Tone Control
3
-7 Setting the Clock for Systems with
Automatic Tone Control3
-8 AM-FM Stereo
3
-10 AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player and
Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)
3
-15 AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player and
Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)
3
-19 Remote Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped)
3
-20 Theft-Deterrent Feature (If Equipped)
3
-23 Understanding Radio Reception
3
-23 Tips About Your Audio System
3
-24 Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
3
-25 Care of Your Compact Discs
3
-25 Care of Your Compact Disc Player
3
-25 Fixed Mast Antenna

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Comfort Controls
This section tells you how to make your air system work
for you.
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
Fan Knob
The left knob selects the force of air you want.
Turn the knob clockwise to increase fan speed and
counterclockwise to decrease fan speed. To turn the fan
off (which will also turn the climate control system off),
turn the knob all the way counterclockwise. 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.
VENT : In this position most of the air 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.

6-41 Uniform Tire Quality Grading
The following information relates to the system
developed by the United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by
treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This
applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.) The
grades are molded on the sidewalls of most passenger
car tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading system does
not apply to deep tread, winter
-type snow tires,
space
-saver or temporary use spare tires, tires with
nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm),
or to some limited
-production tires.
While the tires available on General Motors passenger
cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these
grades, they must also conform to Federal safety
requirements and additional General Motors Tire
Performance Criteria (TPC) standards.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.
Traction -- AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A,
B, and C. Those grades 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 straight
-ahead braking
traction tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.

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Instrument Panel Fuse Block-LeftFuse Usage
A Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B Wipers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C Trunk Release and Remote Lock Control. . . . . . .
D Turn Signals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E Power Mirrors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F Air Bag. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
G Body Function Control Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
H Powertrain Control Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
J Door Locks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
K Body Function Control Module, Cluster. . . . . . .
STOP LPS Stoplamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HAZARD LPS Hazard Lamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IPC/HVAC BATT Cluster, Climate Control. . . . . . .
MICRO RELAY
TRUNK REL Remote Trunk Release. . . . . . . . .
CIRCUIT BRKR PWR SEATS Power Seats. . . . . .
MICRO RELAY DR UNLOCK Door Locks. . . . . .
MICRO RELAY DR LOCK Door Locks. . . . . . . . .
MICRO RELAY DRIVERS
DR UNLOCK Door Locks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Instrument Panel Fuse Block-Right
Fuse Usage
A Instrument Panel Lights, Dimmer. . . . . . . . . . . .
B Cruise Control Switches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C Climate Control System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
D Cruise Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
E Fog Lamps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fuse Usage
F Interior Lamps, Body Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control Module
G Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
H Sunroof. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CIRCUIT BRKR PWR WNDWS Power Windows.
MICRO RELAY FOG LPS Fog Lamps. . . . . . . . . .
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
The engine compartment fuse block is located on the
driver's side of the engine compartment, near the air
cleaner filter.

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Fuse Usage
Maxi
-Fuses
1 Ignition Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Right Electrical Center
-Fog Lamps, Radio, . . . . . .
Body Function Control Module, Interior LampsFuse Usage
Maxi
-Fuses
3 Left Electrical Center
-Stoplamps, . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hazard Lamps, Body Function Control Module,
Cluster, Climate Control System
4 Anti
-Lock Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 Ignition Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 A.I.R.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7 Left Electrical Center
-Power Seats, . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Mirrors, Door Locks, Trunk Release
and Remote Lock Control
8 Cooling Fan #1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mini
-Relays
9 Rear Defog. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10 A.I.R.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11 Not Used. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
12 Cooling Fan #1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13 HVAC Blower (Climate Control). . . . . . . . . . . . .
14 Cooling Fan #2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
15 Cooling Fan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .