2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU turn signal

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City DrivingOne of the biggest problems with city streets is the
amount of traffic on them. You'll want to watch out for
what the other drivers are doing and pay attention to
traffic signals.
Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving:

Know the best way to get to where you are
going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an
unknown part of the city just as you would for a
cross
-country trip.

Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross most
large cities. You'll save time and energy. See the
next part, ªFreeway Driving.º

Treat a green light as a warning signal. A traffic
light is there because the corner is busy enough to
need it. When a light turns green, and just before you
start to move, check both ways for vehicles that have
not cleared the intersection or may be running the
red light.

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Freeway Driving
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
ªblindº spot.
Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you
allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move
slightly slower at night.

4-39 Making Turns
NOTICE:
Making very sharp turns while trailering could
cause the trailer to come in contact with the
vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid
making very sharp turns while trailering.
When you're turning with a trailer, make wider turns
than normal. Do this so your trailer won't strike
soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other
objects. Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well
in advance.
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need
additional wiring. Check with your dealer. The 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 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.

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Hazard Warning Flashers
Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They
also let police know you have a problem. Your front and
rear turn signal lamps will flash on and off.
The hazard warning flasher
is located near the center of
the instrument panel.
Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what
position your key is in, and even if the key isn't in.
Press the button once to turn the hazard flashers on. The
button will flash when activated. To turn off the flashers,
press the button again.
When the hazard warning flashers are on, your turn
signals won't work.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reflective triangles, you can set one up at
the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m) behind
your vehicle.

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Bulb Replacement
For bulb types, see ªReplacement Bulbsº in the Index.
For any bulb changing procedures not listed in this
section, contact your dealer.
Halogen Bulbs
CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure to read and
follow the instructions on the bulb package.
Headlamps
A. Front Turn Signal
B. High
-Beam Headlamp
C. Low
-Beam Headlamp

6-31 Front Turn Signal Lamps
1. Remove the headlamp assembly as described
in ªHeadlamps.º
2. Once it has been removed, press the tab on the white
socket while twisting it less than one
-quarter turn
counterclockwise and pull it out.
3. Remove the old bulb and replace it with a new one.4. Turn the socket back into place.
5. Return the lamp assembly to its original position.
Be sure to line up the holes in the lamp assembly to
the round ends of the mounting pins.
6. Press down on the two latches to hook in the
lamp assembly.
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
(Interior Mounted)
1. Open the trunk and locate the CHMSL housing on
the underside of the rear window shelf.
2. Twist the socket one
-quarter turn counterclockwise
to remove it.
3. Gently remove burned out bulb and replace with a
new one.
4. Turn the socket back into place.

6-32 Turn Signal/Tail/Stop/Back-Up Lamps
A. Rear Turn Signal Lamp
B. Taillamp/Stoplamp
C. Back
-Up Lamp
1. Unscrew the fastener
located on the inside of
the trunk at the rear of
the vehicle.
2. Gently pull back the trunk trim.
3. Remove the three plastic wing nuts.

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Instrument Panel Fuse Block -- Driver's Side
Fuse Usage
A Wipers
B Trunk Release and Remote
Keyless Entry
C Turn Signals
D Power Mirrors
E Air Bag
F Body Function Control ModuleFuse Usage
G Powertrain Control
Module (PCM)
H Door Locks
J Body Function Control
Module/Instrument Panel Cluster
MICRO RELAY
TRUNK RELRemote Trunk Release
CIRCUIT BRKR
PWR SEATSPower Seats
MICRO RELAY
DR UNLOCKDoor Locks
MICRO RELAY
DR LOCKDoor Locks
MICRO RELAY
DRIVERS
DR UNLOCKDoor Locks
STOP LPS Stoplamps
HAZARD LPS Hazard Lamps
IPC/HVAC
BATTCluster, Climate Control