2004 CHEVROLET MALIBU ECU

Emergency Tow:Tow to the nearest dealership for
warranty service or in the event of a
vehicle-disabling accident. Assistance when the
vehicle is mired in sand, mud or snow.
Flat Tire Change:Installation of a spare tire will be
covered at no charge. (The customer is responsible
for the repair or replacement of the tire if not
covered by a warrantable failure.)
Jump Start:No-start occurrences which require a
battery jump start will be covered at no charge.
Dealer Locator Service
In many instances, mechanical failures are covered
under Chevrolet’s Bumper-to-Bumper warranty.
However, when other services are utilized, our Roadside
Assistance Representatives will explain any payment
obligations you might incur.
For prompt and efficient assistance when calling, please
provide the following to the Roadside Assistance
Representative:
Your name, home address, and home telephone
number
Telephone number of your location
Location of the vehicle
Model, year, color, and license plate number
Mileage, Vehicle Identication Number and delivery
date of the vehicle
Description of the problem
While we hope you never have the occasion to use our
service, it is added security while traveling for you and
your family. Remember, we are only a phone call away.
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance: 1-800-CHEV-USA
(1-800-234-8872), text telephone (TTY) users, call
1-888-889-2438.
Chevrolet reserves the right to limit services or
reimbursement to an owner or driver when, in
Chevrolet’s judgement, the claims become excessive in
frequency or type of occurrence.
Roadside Assistance is not part of or included in the
coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Buick reserves the right to make any changes or
discontinue the Roadside Assistance program at any
time without notication.
Canadian Roadside Assistance
Vehicles purchased in Canada have an extensive
roadside assistance program accessible from anywhere
in Canada or the United States. Please refer to the
Warranty and Owner Assistance Information book.
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Center Console Storage Area...........................2-45
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)...........5-47
Chains, Tires..................................................5-64
Charging System Light....................................3-35
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-39
Check Engine Light.........................................3-39
Checking Coolant............................................5-25
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-17
Checking Your Restraint Systems......................1-60
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-84
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-38
Infants and Young Children...........................1-34
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-44
Older Children.............................................1-31
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-46
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat
Position..................................................1-46
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
Seat Position...........................................1-49
Top Strap...................................................1-42
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-43
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-41Cleaning
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-78
Outside of Your Vehicle................................5-81
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-84
Video Screen............................................3-118
Weatherstrips..............................................5-81
Your DVD Player.......................................3-118
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels..............................5-83
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.......................5-82
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet....................................5-78
Cleaning Glass Surfaces..................................5-80
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components.................5-80
Cleaning Leather............................................5-80
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel...........5-80
Cleaning Tires................................................5-83
Cleaning Ultra Lux Suede................................5-80
Cleaning Vinyl................................................5-80
Cleaning Windshield and Wiper Blades..............5-82
Climate Control System...................................3-21
Automatic...................................................3-25
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-30
Compact Spare Tire........................................5-77
Content Theft-Deferrent....................................2-18
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-5
Convenience Net............................................2-47
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Instrument Panel
Cluster.......................................................3-32
Overview..................................................... 3-4
Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-19
Instrument Panel Fuse Block............................5-89
Interior Lamps................................................3-19
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-39
K
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-5
Keys............................................................... 2-3
L
Lamps
Exterior......................................................3-14
Interior.......................................................3-19
Lap-Shoulder Belt...................................1-16, 1-25
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-44
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-46Leaving Your Vehicle.......................................2-13
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running......2-31
Liftgate..........................................................2-15
Liftgate Rack System
Table.........................................................2-47
Light
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-34
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-37
Brake System Warning.................................3-36
Charging System.........................................3-35
Cruise Control.............................................3-43
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning.............3-38
Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Active Light....3-38
Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Warning
Light......................................................3-37
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-39
Oil Pressure...............................................3-42
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-34
Security.....................................................3-43
Service Vehicle Soon...................................3-44
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-34
Lockout Protection..........................................2-13
Locks
Delayed Locking..........................................2-12
Door..........................................................2-10
Leaving Your Vehicle....................................2-13
Lockout Protection.......................................2-13
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Securing a Child Restraint
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-46
Rear Seat Position......................................1-46
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-49
Security Light.................................................3-43
Security While You Travel.................................. 7-6
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your
Vehicle..................................................... 5-5
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-39
Publications Ordering Information...................7-12
Vehicle Soon Light.......................................3-44
Service Bulletins.............................................7-13
Service Manuals.............................................7-12
Setting Preset Stations............3-54, 3-61, 3-72, 3-85
Setting the Time
Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS).........3-53
Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS).....3-52
Setting the Tone
(Bass/Midrange/Treble).................3-61, 3-72, 3-85
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)..........................3-55
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-83
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-30
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-32
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................1-18
Skidding........................................................4-15
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-20Special Fabric Cleaning Problems.....................5-79
Specications, Capacities.................................5-96
Speedometer..................................................3-33
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-23
Steering........................................................4-11
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-12
Steering Tips..................................................4-11
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.......................3-115
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel................................. 3-7
Stereo RCA Jacks..........................................3-98
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-45
Convenience Net.........................................2-47
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-44
Glove Box..................................................2-44
Map Pocket................................................2-45
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools..........................5-74
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools.......................5-76
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-30
Sun Visors.....................................................2-17
Sunroof.........................................................2-48
T
Table............................................................2-47
Tachometer....................................................3-33
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps......5-47
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