2005 CHEVROLET MALIBU fuse

A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-20.
B. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 5-15.
C. Engine Oil Dipstick. See “Checking Engine Oil”
underEngine Oil on page 5-15.
D. Engine Coolant Surge Tank. SeeCooling System on
page 5-26.
E. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See “Brake Fluid” under
Brakes on page 5-32.
F. Battery. SeeBattery on page 5-35.
G. Engine Compartment Fuse Block. SeeEngine
Compartment Fuse Block on page 5-86.
H. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding
Washer Fluid” underWindshield Washer Fluid
on page 5-30.Engine Oil
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check your engine oil every time you
get fuel. In order to get an accurate reading, the oil
must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground.
The engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow loop. See
Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12for
the location of the engine oil dipstick.
1. Turn off the engine and give the oil several minutes
to drain back into the oil pan. If you do not do this,
the oil dipstick might not show the actual level.
2. Pull the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or
cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it
again, keeping the tip down and check the level.
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Electrical System
Add-On Electrical Equipment
Notice:Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle
unless you check with your dealer rst. Some
electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and
the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other
components from working as they should.
Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical to your vehicle, seeServicing
Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-74.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by fuses, one for each
headlamp, in the fuse block. An electrical overload
will cause the lamps to turn off. If this happens, have
your headlamp wiring checked right away.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal
circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to
heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor
cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical
problem and not snow, etc., be sure to get it xed.
Power Windows and Other Power
Options
Fuses in the fuse block protect the power windows and
other power accessories. When the current load is
too heavy, the fuse opens protecting the circuit until the
problem is xed or goes away.
Fuses
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by fuses and fusible thermal links in
the wiring itself.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical
size and rating.
If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t have
a spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the same
amperage. Just pick a feature of your vehicle that
you can get along without — like the radio or cigarette
lighter — and use its fuse, if it is the correct amperage.
Replace it as soon as you can.
There are three fuse blocks in your vehicle: one in the
center of the instrument panel, one in the engine
compartment and one in the trunk.
There is a fuse puller located on the instrument panel
fuse block. It can be used to easily remove fuses
from the fuse block.
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Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The instrument panel fuse block is located at on the lower front side of the console, on the passenger side of the
vehicle. To access the fuses, open the fuse panel door by pulling out.
To reinstall the door, insert the hooks at the front end rst, then push the door into the console panel to secure it.
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Fuses Usage
POWER
MIRRORSPower Mirrors
EPS Electric Power Steering
RUN/CRANKCruise Control, Electronic Range
Select
HVAC
BLOWER
HIGH (Relay)Climate Control System
CLUSTER/
THEFTInstrument Panel Cluster, Theft
Deterrent System
ONSTAR OnStar
®System
NOT
INSTALLEDNot Used
AIRBAG (IGN) Airbag System
HVAC CTRL
(BATT)Climate Control System
PEDAL Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
WIPER SW Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
IGN SENSOR Ignition Switch
NOT
INSTALLEDNot Used
NOT
INSTALLEDNot Used
RADIO Audio System
INTERIOR
LIGHTSOverhead Lighting, Trunk/Cargo
Lighting
Fuses Usage
REAR WIPER Rear Wiper System/Washer Pump
HVAC
CTRL (IGN)Climate Control System
HVAC
BLOWERClimate Control System
DOOR LOCK Automatic Door Lock System
ROOF/
HEAT SEATSunroof, Heated Seats, Automatic
Dimming Rearview Mirror
POWER
WINDOWSPower Window Switch
NOT
INSTALLEDNot Used
NOT
INSTALLEDNot Used
AIRBAG
(BATT)Airbag System
FUSE PULLER Fuse Puller
SPARE FUSE
HOLDERSpare
SPARE FUSE
HOLDERSpare
SPARE FUSE
HOLDERSpare
SPARE FUSE
HOLDERSpare
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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 battery. SeeEngine
Compartment Overview on page 5-12for more information on location.
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Fuses Usage
1 A/C CLU
2 Electronic Throttle Control
3 Ignition Module
4 Transmission
5 Fuel Injectors
6 EMISSION 1
7 Left Headlamp Low-Beam
8 Horn
9 Right Headlamp Low-Beam
10 Front Fog Lamps
11 Left Headlamp High-Beam
12 Right Headlamp High-Beam
13 Powertrain Control Module (Batt)
14 Windshield Wiper
15 Anti-Lock Brake System
16 Powertrain Control Module (IGN 1)
17 Cooling Fan 1
18 Cooling Fan 2
19 RUN RELAY
20 IBCM 1
21 IBCM (R/C)
22 RBEC 1
23 RBEC 2Fuses Usage
24 Anti-lock Brake System
25 IBCM 2
26 STARTER
27 (DIODE) Windshield Wiper
41 Electric Power Steering
42 (Resistor) Brake Lamp Diagnostic
Relays Usage
28 Cooling Fan 1
29 Cooling Fan Mode
30 Cooling Fan 2
31 STARTER
32 RUN/CRANK Ignition
33 POWERTRAIN
34 A/C CLUTCH
35 High-Beam Headlamps
36 Front Fog Lamps
37 Horn
38 Low-Beam Headlamps
39 Windshield Wiper 1
40 Windshield Wiper 2
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Rear Compartment Fuse BlockThe rear compartment fuse block is located in the trunk
of the vehicle. Access the fuse block through the
trunk panel on the driver’s side of the rear cargo area.
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Fuses Usage
1 Not Used
2 Driver Seat Controls
3 Not UsedFuses Usage
4 (Resistor) Driver Door Key Lock Cylinder
5 Emission
6 Parklamps
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