2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU steering

Maintenance Footnotes
(a)Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for
proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chang,
etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition. Inspect other brake
parts, including calipers, parking brake, etc.
(b)Visually inspect front and rear suspension and
steering system for damaged, loose, or missing
parts or signs of wear. Inspect electric power
steering cables for proper hook-up, binding,
cracks, chang, etc. Inspect hydraulic power
steering lines and hoses for proper hook-up,
binding, leaks, cracks, chang, etc.
(c)Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced
if they are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated.
Inspect all pipes, ttings and clamps; replace
with genuine parts as needed. To help ensure
proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling
system and pressure cap and cleaning the outside
of the radiator and air conditioning condenser is
recommended at least once a year.
(d)Inspect wiper blades for wear, cracking,
or contamination. Clean the windshield and wiper
blades, if contaminated. Replace wiper blades
that are worn or damaged. See Windshield WiperBlade Replacement on page 394andWindshield
and Wiper Blades on page 440for more
information.
(e)Make sure the safety belt reminder light and
all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and
anchorages are working properly. Look for any
other loose or damaged safety belt system parts.
If you see anything that might keep a safety
belt system from doing its job, have it repaired.
Have any torn or frayed safety belts replaced. Also
look for any opened or broken airbag coverings,
and have them repaired or replaced. The
airbag system does not need regular maintenance.
(f)Lubricate all key lock cylinders, door hinges
and latches, hood hinges and latches, and trunk lid
hinges and latches. More frequent lubrication
may be required when exposed to a corrosive
environment. Applying silicone grease on
weatherstrips with a clean cloth will make them
last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak.
(g)Check system for interference or binding
and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts
as needed. Replace any components that
have high effort or excessive wear. Do not
lubricate accelerator or cruise control cables.
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Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name,
part number, or specication can be obtained
from your dealer/retailer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets
GM Standard GM6094M and
displays the American Petroleum
Institute Certied for Gasoline
Engines starburst symbol.
GM Goodwrench
®oil meets all
the requirements for your vehicle.
To determine the proper viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see
Engine Oil on page 359.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant
on page 368.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid
or equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
WasherGM Optikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Hydraulic
Power Steering
System
(if equipped)GM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184,
in Canada 89021186).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary
Latch,
Pivots, Spring
Anchor, and
Release PawlLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346293,
in Canada 992723) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood and Door
HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 109435474).
Weatherstrip
ConditioningWeatherstrip Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 3634770,
in Canada 10953518) or
Dielectric Silicone Grease
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345579,
in Canada 992887).
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Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport
Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope
you will notify General Motors. Please call the
Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at
1-800-222-1020, or write:
Chevrolet Motor Division
Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 33170
Detroit, MI 48232-5170
In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777
(English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French).
Or, write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Service Publications Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle
suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer
Case Unit Repair Manual
This manual provides information on unit
repair service procedures, adjustments, and
specications for GM transmissions, transaxles,
and transfer cases.
Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins give technical service
information needed to knowledgeably service
General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin
contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis
and service of your vehicle.
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Appearance Care (cont.)
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 439
Weatherstrips........................................... 439
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 440
Audio System.............................................. 228
Audio Steering Wheel Controls........282, 283
Backglass Antenna................................... 286
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 285
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 285
Fixed Mast Antenna................................. 285
Radio with CD................................230, 236
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................ 246
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)...................278, 280
Setting the Time with Radio Data
Systems (RDS)..................................... 230
Setting the Time without Radio Data
Systems (RDS)..................................... 229
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................ 281
Understanding Radio Reception............... 284
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System...... 286
Automatic Climate Control System............... 192
Automatic Headlamp System....................... 183
Automatic Transaxle
Fluid...............................................365, 366
Operation........................................124, 128B
Backglass Antenna...................................... 286
Battery........................................................ 384
Run-Down Protection............................... 186
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................... 313
Brake
Emergencies............................................ 295
Parking.................................................... 132
Brakes........................................................ 381
System Warning Light.............................. 206
Braking....................................................... 292
Braking in Emergencies............................... 295
Break-In, New Vehicle................................. 117
Bulb Replacement....................................... 389
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 389
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and
Parking Lamps..................................... 390
License Plate Lamps................................ 393
Replacement Bulbs.................................. 394
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and
Back-up Lamps..................................... 392
Buying New Tires........................................ 410
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Engine (cont.)
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...... 373
Overheating............................................. 371
Running While Parked............................. 137
Starting.................................................... 120
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)................ 297
Active Light.............................................. 210
Warning Light........................................... 210
Entry/Exit Lighting....................................... 185
Event Data Recorders (EDR)...................... 486
Extender, Safety Belt..................................... 41
Exterior Lamps............................................ 179
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner................................... 364
Finish Damage............................................ 442
Fixed Mast Antenna.................................... 285
Flashers, Hazard Warning........................... 170
Flash-to-Pass.............................................. 173
Flat Tire...................................................... 417
Flat Tire, Changing...................................... 418Flat Tire, Storing........................428, 430, 432
Fluid
Power Steering........................................ 379
Windshield Washer.................................. 380
Fog Lamp
Fog .......................................................... 184
Folding Seatback, Passenger........................ 14
Front Reading Lamps.................................. 185
Fuel............................................................ 346
Additives.................................................. 347
California Fuel.......................................... 347
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.............. 351
Filling Your Tank...................................... 349
Fuels in Foreign Countries....................... 348
Gage....................................................... 217
Gasoline Octane...................................... 346
Gasoline Specications............................ 347
Fuses.......................................................... 446
Engine Compartment Fuse Block............. 449
Instrument Panel Fuse Block................... 447
Rear Compartment Fuse Block................ 451
Windshield Wiper..................................... 445
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Park (P) Headlamps Off in Park (P)............ 181
Parking
Brake....................................................... 132
Over Things That Burn............................ 135
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............... 203
Passenger Sensing System........................... 82
Passing....................................................... 302
PASS-Key
®III+........................................... 115
PASS-Key®III+ Operation........................... 115
Power
Door Locks.............................................. 105
Electrical System..................................... 446
Lift Seat..................................................... 16
Retained Accessory (RAP)....................... 119
Seat............................................................ 9
Steering Fluid.......................................... 379
Windows.................................................. 111
Pretensioners, Safety Belt............................. 41
Privacy........................................................ 486
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.......... 106
Q
Questions and Answers About
Safety Belts............................................... 24
R
Radios........................................................ 228
Care of Your CD and DVD Player............ 285
Care of Your CDs and DVDs................... 285
Radio with CD................................230, 236
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................ 246
Rear Seat Audio.............................278, 280
Setting the Time with Radio Data
Systems (RDS)..................................... 230
Setting the Time without Radio Data
Systems (RDS)..................................... 229
Theft-Deterrent......................................... 281
Understanding Reception......................... 284
Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover..... 161
Rear Door Security Locks........................... 107
Rear Reading Lamps.................................. 185
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides.................. 37
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)......................278, 280
Rear Seat Entertainment System................. 261
Rear Seat Operation..................................... 17
Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts.............. 34
Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper.................... 175
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with
Compass................................................. 141
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Safety Warnings and Symbols......................... 4
Scheduled Maintenance............................... 460
Seatback, Folding Passenger........................ 14
Seats
Head Restraints......................................... 13
Heated Seats............................................. 10
Manual........................................................ 8
Manual Lumbar............................................ 9
Passenger Folding Seatback...................... 14
Power Lift Seat.......................................... 16
Power Seat................................................. 9
Rear Seat Operation.................................. 17
Reclining Seatbacks................................... 10
Securing a Child Restraint
Rear Seat Position..................................... 65
Right Front Seat Position........................... 67
Security Light.............................................. 216
Service........................................................ 344
Accessories and Modications.................. 344
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle......................................... 346
California Proposition 65 Warning............. 345
Doing Your Own Work............................. 345
Engine Soon Light................................... 212
Publications Ordering Information............. 492Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle......... 88
Sheet Metal Damage................................... 442
Shifting Into Park (P)................................... 132
Shifting Out of Park (P)............................... 134
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster........................ 33
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.................. 172
Spare Tire
Compact.................................................. 434
Installing.................................................. 422
Removing................................................ 419
Storing...................................428, 430, 432
Specications, Capacities............................ 454
Speedometer............................................... 200
Starting Your Engine................................... 120
Steering...................................................... 299
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio..........282, 283
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area................... 160
Convenience Net..................................... 163
Cupholder(s)............................................ 160
Glove Box................................................ 160
Map Pocket............................................. 161
Rear Compartment Storage
Panel/Cover.......................................... 161
Table....................................................... 163
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