2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU Owners Manual

Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-40
Making Turns.................................................4-38
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-30
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Manual Windows............................................2-14
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-5
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean
Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and
U.S. Virgin Islands) ± Customer Assistance....... 7-4
Mirrors..........................................................2-28
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-28
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-29
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-29
Outside Remote Control Mirrors.....................2-28
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
N
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-16
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............5-83
O
Odometer......................................................3-24
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-11
Oil ................................................................3-33
Check Oil Level Light...................................3-33
Engine.......................................................5-13
Pressure Light.............................................3-32Oil (cont.)
Older Children, Restraints................................1-28
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
Operation Tips................................................3-21
Operation......................................................3-17
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-4
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-21
Outside.........................................................2-29
Convex Mirror.............................................2-29
Power Mirrors.............................................2-29
Remote Controls Mirrors...............................2-28
Overseas ± Customer Assistance........................ 7-4
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner's Information........................................7-10
P
Park (P)........................................................2-25
Shifting Into................................................2-23
Shifting Out of............................................2-25
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle
Park (P) Mechanism Check...........................6-18
Parking on Hills..............................................4-39
Parking.........................................................2-23
Brake........................................................2-23
Over Things That Burn.................................2-26
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services............. 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services.................6-15
Part C - Periodic MaintenanceInspections...........6-19
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Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.....6-21
Part E - Maintenance Record............................6-22
Passing.................................................4-11, 4-38
Passlock
ž......................................................2-16
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-7
Playing a Cassette Tape..................................3-52
Playing a Compact Disc..................3-39, 3-46, 3-54
Playing the Radio...........................3-37, 3-41, 3-48
Power Steering................................................ 4-8
Power............................................................. 1-3
Accessory Outlets........................................3-16
Door Locks.................................................. 2-8
Electrical System.........................................5-76
Steering Fluid.............................................5-30
Windows....................................................2-15
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................. 2-9
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-11
R
Radio Messages.............................3-39, 3-45, 3-52
Radios..........................................................3-36
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player................3-58
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-59
Care of Your CDs........................................3-59Radios (cont.)
Radio with Cassette and CD.........................3-48
Radio with CD....................................3-37, 3-41
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-37
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio
Data Systems (RDS)................................3-36
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-57
Understanding Reception..............................3-57
RDS Messages......................................3-45, 3-51
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-10
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides......................1-25
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 1-5
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions.............1-20
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-20
Rear Window Defogger....................................3-20
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-28
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-3
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-28
Remote Keyless Entry System,
Operation..................................................... 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-3
Remote Trunk Release Lockout........................2-12
Remote Trunk Release....................................2-12
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-59
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-58
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-47
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-35
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Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..............................................1-55
Reporting Safety Defects................................... 7-9
Canadian Government................................... 7-9
General Motors............................................. 7-9
United States Government.............................. 7-8
Restraint System Check...................................6-16
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-54
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-55
Restraint Systems...........................................1-54
Checking....................................................1-54
Replacing Parts...........................................1-55
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-18
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts......1-20
Roadside......................................................... 7-5
Assistance Program....................................... 7-5
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out...................4-28
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-27
S
Safety Belt.....................................................3-25
Reminder Light............................................3-25
Safety Belts...................................................5-70
Care of......................................................5-70
Center Rear Passenger Position....................1-24
Driver Position............................................1-12Safety Belts (cont.)
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-11
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.....1-11
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for
Children and Small Adults.........................1-25
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-20
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-20
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-28
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-19
Safety Belts Are for Everyone......................... 1-6
Safety Chains.................................................4-37
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
Seat............................................................... 1-5
Head Restraints............................................ 1-5
Seats.............................................................. 1-2
Manual........................................................ 1-2
Rear Seat Operation...................................... 1-5
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-3
Six-Way Power Driver.................................... 1-3
Second-Gear Start..........................................2-22
Securing a Child Restraint................................1-44
Center Rear Seat Position............................1-44
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-41
Rear Outside Seat Position...........................1-42
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-46
Selecting the Right Schedule, Maintenance.......... 6-4
Service Bulletins.............................................7-10
Service Manuals............................................... 7-9
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Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle.............................................. 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-3
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-30
Publications Ordering Information..................... 7-9
Vehicle Soon Light.......................................3-35
Setting Preset Stations....................3-38, 3-42, 3-49
Setting the Time.............................................3-37
Radios with Radio Data
Systems (RDS)........................................3-37
Radios without Radio Data
Systems (RDS)........................................3-36
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)..........3-38, 3-43, 3-49
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-72
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-23
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-25
Short Trip/City De®nition.................................... 6-4
Short Trip/City Intervals..................................... 6-5
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance................ 6-6
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................1-14
Skidding........................................................4-13
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-17
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems.....................5-69
Speci®cations, Capacities.................................5-82
Speedometer..................................................3-24
Starter Switch Check.......................................6-17
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-18
Steering.......................................................... 4-8
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-10Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection..............................6-19
Steering Tips................................................... 4-9
Storage Areas................................................2-30
Center Console Storage Area........................2-30
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-30
Glove Box..................................................2-30
Storage.........................................................2-30
Garment Hooks...........................................2-30
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools..........................5-65
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools.......................5-66
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-27
Sun Visors.....................................................2-15
Sunroof.........................................................2-31
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)...............1-48
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?....................1-52
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle.........1-54
What Makes an Air Bag In¯ate?....................1-52
What Will You See After an
Air Bag In¯ates?.......................................1-52
When Should an Air Bag In¯ate?...................1-51
Where Are the Air Bags?..............................1-50
T
Tachometer....................................................3-25
Taillamps.......................................................5-45
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps....5-45
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-57
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Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-15
Passlockž...................................................2-16
Throttle System Inspection...............................6-20
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-5
Tire In¯ation Check.........................................6-15
Tires.............................................................5-48
Buying New Tires........................................5-52
Chains.......................................................5-55
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-57
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-66
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-56
In¯ation -- Tire Pressure...............................5-49
Inspection and Rotation................................5-50
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-53
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-54
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-54
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-51
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-19
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-39
Top Strap......................................................1-38
Torque Lock...................................................2-25
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires..................4-36
Towing..........................................................4-28
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-28
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-34
Your Vehicle...............................................4-28
Trailer Brakes.................................................4-37
Transaxle Operation, Automatic.........................2-20Transaxle.......................................................5-18
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-18
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case
Unit Repair Manual......................................7-10
Transportation Options...................................... 7-7
Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit...................................2-13
Trip Odometer................................................3-24
Trunk............................................................2-11
Trunk Lamp...................................................3-15
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-5
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-38
U
Underbody Flushing Service.............................6-18
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-57
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-53
United States ± Customer Assistance.................. 7-4
Used Replacement Wheels..............................5-55
Using Cleaner on Fabric..................................5-68
Using RDS............................................3-44, 3-50
V
Vehicle Identi®cation........................................5-75
Number (VIN).............................................5-75
Service Parts Identi®cation Label...................5-75
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Vehicle Storage..............................................5-36
Vehicle............................................................ 4-5
Control........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Loading......................................................4-32
Service Soon Light......................................3-35
Symbols......................................................... iv
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-21
Visors...........................................................2-15
W
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators................3-22
Warnings......................................................... 3-4
Hazard Warning Flashers............................... 3-4
Other Warning Devices.................................. 3-4
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washer Fluid, Low Warning Light......................3-34
Washing Your Vehicle......................................5-71
Weatherstrip Lubrication...................................6-16
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................4-36
Weight of the Trailer........................................4-35
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-14
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-17
What to Use..........................................5-20, 5-31
Wheels..........................................................5-54
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-54
Replacement...............................................5-54When to Add Engine Oil..................................5-14
When to Change Engine Oil.............................5-16
When to Check Power Steering Fluid................5-30
When to Check..............................................5-50
When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.....5-17
When You Are Ready to Leave After
Parking on a Hill.........................................4-40
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-38
Why Safety Belts Work..................................... 1-8
Window Lockout.............................................2-15
Windows.......................................................2-14
Manual......................................................2-14
Power........................................................2-15
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check................6-15
Windshield Washer.........................................5-31
Fluid..........................................................5-31
Windshield Wiper............................................5-48
Blade Replacement......................................5-48
Fuses........................................................5-76
Windshield Wipers............................................ 3-8
Winshield Washer............................................. 3-9
Winter Driving................................................4-23
Wiper Blade Check.........................................6-16
Y
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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