2003 CHEVROLET MALIBU maintenance

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If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-23
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-22
If the Light Is Flashing.....................................3-31
If the Light Is on Steady..................................3-31
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-27
If You Do Decide To Pull a Trailer.....................4-35
If You're Caught in a Blizzard...........................4-25
Ignition Positions.............................................2-17
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check..........................6-18
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-31
In¯ation -- Tire Pressure..................................5-49
Inspection......................................................6-20
Brake System.............................................6-20
Engine Cooling System................................6-20
Exhaust System..........................................6-19
Fuel System...............................................6-19
Part C - Periodic Maintenance.......................6-19
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal.........................................6-19
Throttle System...........................................6-20
Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-15
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Passenger's Side)....5-79
Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Driver's Side).......5-78
Instrument Panel.............................................3-23
Cluster.......................................................3-23
Overview..................................................... 3-2
Interior Lamps................................................3-15
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-36
K
Key Lock Cylinders Service..............................6-16
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-3
Keys............................................................... 2-2
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Lamps...........................................................3-12
Exterior......................................................3-12
Interior.......................................................3-15
Lap Belt........................................................1-24
Lap-Shoulder Belt...................................1-12, 1-21
LATCH System...............................................1-40
Child Restraints...........................................1-40
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System...................................1-41
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine
Running.....................................................2-24
Leaving Your Vehicle.......................................2-11
Light.............................................................3-26
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-26
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-28
Brake System Warning.................................3-27
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Light (cont.)
Charging System.........................................3-27
Check Oil Level..........................................3-33
Door Ajar...................................................3-34
Low Coolant Warning...................................3-29
Low Washer Fluid Warning...........................3-34
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-30
Oil Pressure...............................................3-32
Passlock
žWarning.......................................3-34
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-25
Service Vehicle Soon...................................3-35
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-32
Lockout Protection..........................................2-11
Locks............................................................. 2-8
Delayed Locking........................................... 2-8
Door........................................................... 2-7
Leaving Your Vehicle....................................2-11
Lockout Protection.......................................2-11
Power Door.................................................. 2-8
Programmable Automatic Door Locks............... 2-9
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-10
Long Trip/Highway De®nition.............................. 6-5
Long Trip/Highway Intervals............................... 6-5
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance........6-11
Loss of Control...............................................4-12
Low Coolant Warning Light..............................3-29
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light.......................3-34
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Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts............5-83
Maintenance Schedule.....................................6-15
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-15
At Least Once a Month................................6-15
At Least Once a Year..................................6-16
At Least Twice a Year..................................6-16
Brake System Inspection..............................6-20
Engine Cooling System Inspection.................6-20
Exhaust System Inspection...........................6-19
Fuel System Inspection................................6-19
How This Section is Organized....................... 6-3
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance.....6-11
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services......... 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services..............6-15
Part C - Periodic MaintenanceInspections.......6-19
Part D - Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants...............................................6-21
Part E - Maintenance Record.........................6-22
Selecting the Right Schedule.......................... 6-4
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance............. 6-6
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection..........................6-19
Throttle System Inspection............................6-20
Using Your................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
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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
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New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-16
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............5-83
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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
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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
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Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-11
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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
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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
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Tachometer....................................................3-25
Taillamps.......................................................5-45
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps....5-45
Theft-Deterrent, Radio.....................................3-57
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