2002 CHEVROLET MALIBU remote control

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Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting,
shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is
working properly
-- and what to do if you have a problem.
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-2 Windows
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-4 Keys
2
-6 Door Locks
2
-11 Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)
2
-15 Trunk
2
-18 Theft
2
-19 Passlock

2-19 New Vehicle ªBreak-Inº
2
-20 Ignition Positions
2
-21 Starting Your Engine
2
-22 Engine Coolant Heater (Option)
2
-24 Automatic Transaxle Operation
2
-28 Parking Brake
2
-29 Shifting Into PARK (P)
2
-31 Shifting Out of PARK (P)
2
-31 Parking Over Things That Burn2
-32 Engine Exhaust
2
-32 Running Your Engine While You're Parked
2
-33 Tilt Wheel
2
-34 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
2
-40 Exterior Lamps
2
-43 Interior Lamps
2
-45 Mirrors
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-47 Storage Compartments
2
-48 Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter
2
-48 Sun Visors
2
-49 Accessory Power Outlet
2
-50 Garment Hook
2
-51 Sunroof (Option)
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-52 The Instrument Panel -- Your
Information System
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-56 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

2-44 Illuminated Entry/Exit System
When you open any door, the lamps inside of your
vehicle will go on. These lamps will fade out 10 seconds
after the last door is closed, or when the ignition is
turned on after all doors have been closed. These lamps
will also go on when you press the trunk release button,
the unlock button or the horn symbol button on the
remote keyless entry transmitter.
The lamps inside of your vehicle will stay on for about
10 seconds after your key is removed from the ignition
to provide an illuminated exit.
Mirror Reading Lamps (If Equipped)
Press the button located next to each lamp to turn
them on and off.
Three-Position Dome Lamp
The switch on this lamp has three positions. The ON
position will turn on the lamp. The DOOR position will
turn on the lamp whenever a door is opened. The OFF
position will shut off the lamp completely, even when a
door is opened.
Trunk Lamp
The trunk lamp comes on when you open your trunk.
Battery Saver
Your vehicle is equipped with a battery saver feature
designed to protect your vehicle's battery.
When any interior lamp (trunk, reading, footwell,
visor vanity or glove box) is left on when the ignition
is turned off, the battery saver system will automatically
shut the lamp(s) off after 20 minutes. This will avoid
draining the battery.
To reactivate the interior lamps, do one of the following:

Turn on the ignition,

turn the exterior lamp control off and then on,

open a door,

press any remote keyless entry transmitter button
(if equipped),

press the remote trunk release button, or

press the power door lock switch.
The battery saver feature will also be activated when
any door on the vehicle is left open and the ignition
is in OFF.

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Mirrors
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror
This mirror can be adjusted two ways. First, to adjust
the angle of the mirror, move the mirror to a position
that allows you see to out of the back window. To adjust
the height of the mirror, adjust the arm that connects the
mirror to the windshield.
To reduce glare from lights behind you, move the lever
toward you to the night position.
Manual Remote Control Rearview Mirrors
The outside rearview mirrors should be adjusted so you
can see a little of the side of your vehicle when you are
sitting in a comfortable driving position.
To adjust the driver's
outside rearview mirror
use the control lever
located on the driver's door.
To adjust the passenger's outside mirror, sit in the
driver's seat and have the passenger use the control
on the passenger's door to adjust that mirror for you.

2-46 Power Remote Control Rearview Mirrors
(If Equipped)
The controls for the power mirrors are located on the
driver's door armrest.
Move the selector switch located above the four
-way
control pad to choose the right or left mirror. If you place
the selector switch in the center position, no movement of
the mirror will occur. To adjust a mirror, use the arrows
located on the four
-way control pad to move the mirror
in the direction that you want it to go.
Convex Outside Mirror
Your passenger's side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror's surface is curved so you can see more from
the driver's seat.
CAUTION:
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder
before changing lanes.

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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Side Window Defogger Vents
B. Vent Outlets
C. Instrument Panel Brightness Thumbwheel
D. Fog Lamp Button (If Equipped)
E. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
F. Cruise Control Buttons (If Equipped)
G. Instrument Panel Cluster
H. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever
I. Ignition Switch
J. Hazard Warning Flashers Button
K. Instrument Panel Fuse BlocksL. Instrument Panel Cupholder
M. Remote Trunk Release Button
N. Hood Release
O. Tilt Wheel Lever
P. Parking Brake
Q. Horn
R. Audio System
S. Cigarette Lighter
T. Ashtray
U. Accessory Power Outlet
V. Climate Control System

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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

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Engine Compartment Fuse Block
The engine compartment fuse block is located on the
driver's side of the vehicle, near the engine air
cleaner/filter. See ªEngine Compartment Overviewº in
the Index for more information on location.
Maxifuse Usage
1 Ignition Switch
2 Right Electrical Center
-Fog Lamps,
Radio, Body Function Control Module,
Interior Lamps Maxifuse Usage
3 Left Electrical Center
-Stoplamps, Hazard
Lamps, Body Function Control Module,
Cluster, Climate Control System
4 Anti
-Lock Brakes
5 Ignition Switch
6 Not Used
7 Left Electrical Center
-Power Seats,
Power Mirrors, Door Locks, Trunk
Release and Remote Lock Control
8 Cooling Fan #1
Mini Relay Usage
9 Rear Defogger
10 Not Used
11 Not Used
12 Cooling Fan #1
13 HVAC Blower (Climate Control)
14 Cooling Fan #2
15 Cooling Fan