2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU manual transmission

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Park on a fairly steep hill, with thevehicle facing downhill. Keepingyour foot on the regular brake, setthe parking brake.
.To c h e c k t h e p a r k i n g b r a k e ' sholding ability: With the enginerunning and the transmission inN(Neutral), slowly remove footpressure from the regular brakepedal. Do this until the vehicle isheld by the parking brake only.
.To c h e c k t h e P ( P a r k )mechanism's holding ability:With the engine running, shift toP(Park). Then release theparking brake followed by theregular brake.
Contact your dealer if service isrequired.
Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should beinspected for wear or cracking.
It is a good idea to clean the wiperblade assembly on a regular basis.When worn, or when cleaning isineffective, replace the wiper blade.For proper windshield wiper bladelength and type, seeMaintenanceReplacement Parts0378.
Caution
Allowing the wiper arm to touch
the windshield when no wiper
blade is installed could damage
the windshield. Any damage that
occurs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. Do not allow
the wiper arm to touch the
windshield.
To r e p l a c e t h e w i p e r b l a d e :
1. Pull the wiper assembly awayfrom the windshield.
2. Lift up on the latch in themiddle of the wiper bladewhere the wiper arm attaches.
3. With the latch open, pull thewiper blade down toward thewindshield far enough torelease it from the J-hookedend of the wiper arm.
4. Remove the wiper blade.
5. Reverse Steps 1–3forwiperblade replacement.

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The vehicle may not be equippedwith all of the fuses, relays, andfeatures shown.
Fuses Usage
1–
2–
3ABSpump
5ACDCinverter
6Rearclosure
7ATWS/Horn
8Window/Mirror/Seats
9Eboost
10 Left seat lumbar/Airbag HEV
11 D C D C b a t t e r y 1
12 Rear defogger
13 Heated mirror
14–
15 Passive entry/Passivestart
16 Front wiper
17 Passenger power seat
18 ABS valve
Fuses Usage
19 Driver power seat
21 Sunroof
22 Parking lamp
23 Active headlampleveling
24–
26 Transmission controlmodule/Ignition
27 Instrument panelbody/Ignition
28 Fuel pump
29 Regulated voltagecontrol/Ventilation
30 Malfunction indicatorlamp/SS
32 CVS
33 Front heated seat
34 Rear heated seat/BSM/ESS fan
35 Body controlmodule 6/Body controlmodule 7
36 Fuel module
Fuses Usage
38–
39–
40 Steering column lock
41–
43 Heated steering wheel
44 Active headlampleveling
45–
46 Engine controlmodule/Ignition
47–
48 Eboost (HEV)
49 DC DC battery 2
50–
51–
52–
53–
54–
55–
56–

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FusesUsage
57 Transmissionauxiliary pump
58–
59 High-beamheadlamps
60 Cooling fan
61–
62–
63–
65 A/C (HEV)
67–
68–
69 Right low-beam HIDheadlamp
70 Left low-beam HIDheadlamp
72 Starter pinion
74 Starter motor
75 Engine control module
76 Powertrain off engine
77–
FusesUsage
78 Horn
79 Washer pump
81 Transmission controlmodule/Engine controlmodule
83 Ignition coil
84 Powertrain on engine
85 Engine control moduleswitch 2
86 Engine control moduleswitch 1
87 SAIR pump
88 Aeroshutter
89 Headlamp washer
91–
92 TPIM MGU pump
93 Active headlampleveling
95 SAIR solenoid
96 Fuel heater
97–
99 Coolant pump
RelaysUsage
04 AC DC inverter
20 Rear defogger
25 Front wiper control
31 Run/Crank
37 Front wiper speed
42 Transmissionauxiliary pump
64 A/C control
66 Powertrain
71 Low-beam HIDheadlamps
73 Starter motor
80 Starter pinion
90 SAIR solenoid
94 Headlamp washer
98 SAIR pump

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Fuses Amps Usage
F9 5 Engine controlmodule/Rearbattery
F10 15 Body controlmodule 2
F11––
F12––
F13––
F14––
F15 20 Transmissioncontrol module(Stop/Start)
F16 30 Amplifier
F17–Seat powerlumbar
F18––
F19––
F20 15 Body controlmodule 1
F21 15 Body controlmodule 4
Fuses Amps Usage
F22––
F23 10 Electricsteeringcolumn lock(China only)
F24 10 Airbag
F25 7.5 Data linkconnector
F26––
F27 30 AC DC inverter
F28––
F29 20 Body controlmodule 8
F30 10 Overheadconsole
F31 2 Steering wheelcontrols
F32––
F33 10 HVAC
F34––
Fuses Amps Usage
F35––
F36 5 Wirelesscharger
F37 20 Frontaccessorypower outlets/Cigar lighter(China only)
F38 5 OnStar
F39 7.5 Display
F40 10 Obstacledetection
F41 15 Body controlmodule 1(Stop/Start)
F42 15 Radio
CB1––
CB2 15 Consoleaccessorypower outlet

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Tire Designations
Tire Size
The following is an example of a
typical passenger vehicle
tire size.
(1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire:
The United States version of a
metric tire sizing system. The
letter P as the first character in
the tire size means a passenger
vehicle tire engineered to
standards set by the U.S. Tire
and Rim Association.
(2) Tire Width:The three-digit
number indicates the tire section
width in millimeters from
sidewall to sidewall.
(3) Aspect Ratio:Atwo-digit
number that indicates the tire
height-to-width measurements.
For example, if the tire size
aspect ratio is 60, as shown in
item 3 of the illustration, it would
mean that the tire's sidewall is
60 percent as high as it is wide.
(4) Construction Code:Aletter
code is used to indicate the type
of ply construction in the tire.
The letter R means radial ply
construction; the letter D means
diagonal or bias ply
construction; and the letter B
means belted-bias ply
construction.
(5) Rim Diameter:Diameter of
the wheel in inches.
(6) Service Description:These
characters represent the load
index and speed rating of the
tire. The load index represents
the load carrying capacity a tire
is certified to carry. The speed
rating is the maximum speed a
tire is certified to carry a load.
Tire Terminology and
Definitions
Air Pressure:The amount of
air inside the tire pressing
outward on each square inch of
the tire. Air pressure is
expressed in kPa (kilopascal)
or psi (pounds per square inch).
Accessory Weight:The
combined weight of optional
accessories. Some examples of
optional accessories are
automatic transmission, power
windows, power seats, and air
conditioning.
Aspect Ratio:The relationship
of a tire's height to its width.
Belt:Arubbercoatedlayerof
cords between the plies and the
tread. Cords may be made from
steel or other reinforcing
materials.

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{Warning
Changing a tire can be
dangerous. The vehicle can slip
off the jack and roll over or fall
causing injury or death. Find a
level place to change the tire. To
help prevent the vehicle from
moving:
1. Set the parking brake firmly.
2. Put an automatictransmission in P (Park) or amanual transmission in1(First) or R(Reverse).
3. Turn off the engine and donot restart while the vehicleis raised.
4. Do not allow passengers toremain in the vehicle.
5. Place wheel blocks,if equipped, on both sides ofthe tire at the oppositecorner of the tire beingchanged.
This vehicle may come with a jackand spare tire or a tire sealant andcompressor kit. To use the jackingequipment to change a spare tiresafely, follow the instructions below.Then seeTire Changing0346.Touse the tire sealant and compressorkit, seeTire Sealant andCompressor Kit0339.
When the vehicle has a flat tire (2),use the following example as aguide to assist you in the placementof wheel blocks (1), if equipped.
1. Wheel Block (If Equipped)
2. Flat Tire
The following information explainshow to repair or change a tire.
Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit
{Warning
Idling a vehicle in an enclosed
area with poor ventilation is
dangerous. Engine exhaust may
enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust
contains carbon monoxide (CO)
which cannot be seen or smelled.
It can cause unconsciousness
and even death. Never run the
engine in an enclosed area that
has no fresh air ventilation. For
more information, seeEngine
Exhaust0232.
{Warning
Overinflating a tire could cause
the tire to rupture and you or
others could be injured. Be sure
to read and follow the tire sealant
and compressor kit instructions
and inflate the tire to its
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involved in the jump startprocedure. Put an automatictransmission in P (Park) or amanual transmission in Neutralbefore setting the parkingbrake.
3. Set the parking brake firmly onboth vehicles. Put an automatictransmission in P (Park) or amanual transmission in Neutralbefore setting the parkingbrake.
Caution
If any accessories are left on or
plugged in during the jump
starting procedure, they could be
damaged. The repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Whenever possible, turn
off or unplug all accessories on
either vehicle when jump starting.
4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFFand switch off all lights andaccessories in both vehicles,except the hazard warningflashers if needed.
{Warning
An electric fan can start up even
when the engine is not running
and can injure you. Keep hands,
clothing, and tools away from any
underhood electric fan.
{Warning
Using a match near a battery can
cause battery gas to explode.
People have been hurt doing this,
and some have been blinded.
Use a flashlight if you need more
light.
Battery fluid contains acid that
can burn you. Do not get it on
you. If you accidentally get it in
your eyes or on your skin, flush
the place with water and get
medical help immediately.
{Warning
Fans or other moving engine
parts can injure you badly. Keep
your hands away from moving
parts once the engine is running.
6. Connect the red positive (+)cable to the positive (+) orremote positive (+) terminal ofthe discharged battery.
7. Connect the other end of thepositive (+) cable to thepositive (+) terminal of thegood battery. Use a remotepositive (+) terminal if thevehicle has one.
8. Connect one end of the blacknegative (✓)cabletothenegative (✓)terminalofthegood battery.
9. Connect the other end of thenegative (✓)cabletothenegative (–)groundterminalforthe discharged battery.

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Caution
If 105 km/h (65 mph) is exceeded
while towing the vehicle, it could
be damaged. Never exceed
105 km/h (65 mph) while towing
the vehicle.
Caution
Use of a shield mounted in front
of the vehicle grille could restrict
airflow and cause damage to the
transmission. The repairs would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. If using a shield, only
use one that attaches to the
towing vehicle.
Dinghy Towing (1.5L Engine
with Active Shutters RPO VRI,
1.8L Engine, 2.0L Engine)
Caution
If the vehicle is towed with all four
wheels on the ground, the drive
unit could be damaged. Repairs
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Do not tow the
vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground.
Vehicles with these options are notdesigned to be towed with all fourwheels on the ground.
Dolly Towing
To w t h e v e h i c l e w i t h t h e t w o r e a rwheels on the ground and the frontwheels on a dolly.
To t o w t h e v e h i c l e w i t h t w o w h e e l son the ground and a dolly:
1. Put the front wheels on a dolly.
2. Put the shift lever in P (Park).
3. Secure the vehicle to the dolly.