2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU lock

Changing a Flat Tire
If a tire goes at, avoid further tire and wheel
damage by driving slowly to a level place.
Turn on your vehicle’s hazard warning ashers.
SeeHazard Warning Flashers on page 170
for more information.
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Changing a tire can be dangerous. The
vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over
or fall on you or other people. You and
they could be badly injured or even killed.
Find a level place to change your tire.
To help prevent the vehicle from moving:
1. Set the parking brake rmly.
2. Put the shift lever in PARK (P).
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3. Turn off the engine and do not restart
while the vehicle is raised.
4. Do not allow passengers to remain in
the vehicle.
To be even more certain the vehicle will
not move, you should put blocks at the
front and rear of the tire farthest away
from the one being changed. That would
be the tire, on the other side, at the
opposite end of the vehicle.
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When your vehicle has a at tire, use the following
example as a guide to assist you in the placement
of wheel blocks.
The following information will tell you next how to
use the jack and change a tire.Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
The equipment you will need is in the trunk or
cargo area.
1. Open the trunk for sedan models. SeeTrunk
(Sedan) on page 108for more information.
For MAXX models, open the liftgate. See
Liftgate (MAXX) on page 110.
2. For the sedan, lift the handle on the spare tire
cover. The handle may hook on the trunk
front edge weatherstrip to hold the cover out
of the way. For the MAXX, lift the handle
to release the latch on the spare tire cover.
3. For the MAXX, lift and remove the cover.
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4. Turn the wing nut counterclockwise and
remove it. Then remove the compact
spare tire. SeeCompact Spare Tire on
page 434for more information.
5. Remove the wing nut holding the jack in
place.
6. Remove the extension bolt (MAXX models
and Sedan SS only) that is clipped to the
jack. You will need this later to store the
at tire.
7. Remove the jack and wheel wrench from the
trunk or cargo area.
Tire Changing Tools
The tools you will be using include the wheel
wrench (A) and jack (B). The MAXX and all
SS models include an additional extension.
Sedan shown, MAXX Models and Sedan SS similar
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1. Turn the plastic wing nut counterclockwise to
loosen wheel wrench.
2. Unhook the wheel wrench from the jack.3. Extend the handle on the wheel wrench by
pressing the button with your index nger
and pulling on the end of the wrench.
You must do this before using the wheel
wrench.
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{CAUTION:
Raising your vehicle with the jack
improperly positioned can damage the
vehicle and even make the vehicle fall.
To help avoid personal injury and vehicle
damage, be sure to t the jack lift head
into the proper location before raising the
vehicle.
8. Raise the vehicle by turning the wrench
clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off
the ground so there is enough room
for the compact spare tire to t.
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12. Install the compact spare tire.
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Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts.
Because the nuts might come loose. The
vehicle’s wheel could fall off, causing a
serious accident.
13. Put the wheel nuts back on with the rounded
end toward the wheel. Tighten each nut by
hand or with the wrench until the wheel is held
against the hub.14. Lower the vehicle by turning the wrench
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.
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Electrical System
Add-On Electrical Equipment
Notice:Do not add anything electrical to your
vehicle unless you check with your dealer rst.
Some electrical equipment can damage your
vehicle and the damage would not 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 88.
SeeTowing a Trailer on page 333for more
information about add-on electrical equipment and
towing a vehicle.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by fuses 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 a
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, have it xed.
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Power Windows and Other Power
Options
The power window motors are protected by a circuit
breaker in the motor, and a fuse in the fuse panel.
If the motor overheats due to a heavy load the
window will stop until the motor cools. When the
current load is too heavy the fuse will open,
protecting the circuit until the problem is xed.
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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