2008 CHEVROLET MALIBU power steering

Maintenance Footnotes
(a)Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper
hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, 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, chafing, etc. Inspect
hydraulic power steering lines and hoses for proper
hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
(c)Visually inspect hoses and have them replaced if they
are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
fittings 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 Wiper Blade Replacement on
page 5-51 and Windshield and Wiper Blades on
page 5-94 for more information.(e)Make sure the safety belt reminder light and safety
belt assemblies 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 see Checking
the Restraint Systems on page 1-72.
(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.
(h)Change automatic transmission fluid and filter
(except 6-speed) if the vehicle is mainly driven under
one or more of these conditions:
In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature
regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or higher.
In hilly or mountainous terrain.
When doing frequent trailer towing.
Uses such as found in taxi, police, or delivery
service.
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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. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, seeEngine Oil on page 5-19.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 5-26.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco
®Supreme 11 Brake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake uid.
Windshield
WasherOptikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Hydraulic Power
Steering
System
(if equipped)GM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184,
in Canada 89021186).
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
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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Accessories and Modications............................ 5-3
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-19
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-70
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-7
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-98
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal..................2-26
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-24
Air Conditioning......................................3-21, 3-24
Airbag
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-35
Readiness Light..........................................3-34
Airbag System................................................1-56
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-70
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-63
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-65
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-70
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-63
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?....1-64
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-61
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-58
Antenna, Backglass.........................................3-81
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System . . . 3-81
Antilock Brake System (ABS)............................. 4-5
Anti-lock Brake, System Warning Light...............3-38Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels........................................5-94
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-92
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-96
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-93
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-90
Finish Care.................................................5-93
Finish Damage............................................5-95
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.......................................5-91
Interior Cleaning..........................................5-89
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-95
Tires..........................................................5-95
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-96
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-96
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-92
Weatherstrips..............................................5-92
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-94
Appointments, Scheduling Service.....................7-10
Audio System.................................................3-59
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-79
Backglass Antenna......................................3-81
Radio Reception..........................................3-80
Setting the Clock.........................................3-60
Theft-Deterrent Feature................................3-79
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-81
Audio System(s).............................................3-62
Automatic Climate Control System.....................3-24
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Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-24
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-41
Coolant......................................................5-26
Coolant Heater............................................2-27
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-40
Coolant Temperature Warning Light................3-40
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-14
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-14
Exhaust.....................................................2-37
Oil .............................................................5-19
Oil Life System...........................................5-22
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...........5-31
Overheating................................................5-29
Starting......................................................2-24
Entry/Exit Lighting...........................................3-17
Event Data Recorders.....................................7-18
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-30
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-24
Finish Damage...............................................5-95
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 3-6
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-8
Flat Tire........................................................5-77Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-78
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................5-87
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-26
Power Steering...........................................5-36
Windshield Washer......................................5-38
Fog Lamp
Fog ...........................................................3-16
Folding Rear Seat............................................ 1-9
Front Reading Lamps......................................3-17
Front Storage Area.........................................2-52
Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-7
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-11
Filling the Tank............................................. 5-8
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-8
Gage .........................................................3-45
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-6
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-6
Running Out of...........................................2-38
Fuses...........................................................5-99
Engine Compartment Fuse Block.................5-102
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.........................5-99
Rear Compartment Fuse Block....................5-105
Windshield Wiper.........................................5-98
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Oil, Engine Oil Life System..............................5-22
Older Children, Restraints................................1-31
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-5
OnStar, Privacy..............................................7-19
OnStar
®System, see OnStar®Manual...............2-42
Operation, Universal Home Remote System........2-46
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-6
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-29
Outlets
Accessory Power.........................................3-19
Outside
Automatic Dimming Mirror.............................2-42
Power Mirrors.............................................2-41
Overhead Console Reading Lamps....................3-17
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode....5-31
Owner Checks and Services.............................. 6-8
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
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Paint, Damage...............................................5-95
Panic Brake Assist..........................................4-10
Parade Dimming.............................................3-17
Park
Headlamps Off in Park.................................3-14
Shifting Into................................................2-35
Shifting Out of............................................2-37Park Brake....................................................2-34
Parking
Over Things That Burn.................................2-37
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator.....................3-35
Passenger Sensing System..............................1-65
Passing.........................................................4-13
PASS-KEY
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer...............2-20
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation...................................................2-20
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California...... 5-4
Power
Door Locks.................................................2-11
Electrical System.........................................5-98
Lift Seat....................................................... 1-8
Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current.................3-20
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-24
Seat............................................................ 1-3
Steering Fluid.............................................5-36
Windows....................................................2-16
Pressure Cap.................................................5-29
Privacy..........................................................7-18
Event Data Recorders..................................7-18
Navigation System.......................................7-19
OnStar.......................................................7-19
Radio Frequency Identication.......................7-19
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-11
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