Chevrolet 2002 Malibu Owner's Manual

1-4Reclining Front SeatbacksYour vehicle has the following reclining front seatback lever.To adjust the seatback, lift the lever located on theoutboar

2-37Cruise Control (If Equipped)With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the accele

2-38Setting Cruise ControlCAUTION:If you leave your cruise control switch on whenyou’re not using cruise, you might hit a buttonand go into cruise whe

2-39Increasing Speed While Using Cruise ControlThere are two ways to go to a higher speed.Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed.Push th

2-40Exterior LampsThe lever on the left side of the steering columnoperates the exterior lamps.The exterior lamp switch has three positions:(Parking L

2-41Daytime Running LampsDaytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier for others to see the front of your vehicle during the day. DRL can be helpful

2-42The ALC system may also be on when driving through a parking garage, heavy overcast weather or a tunnel.This is normal.There is a delay in the tra

2-43Fog Lamps (If Equipped)The button for the foglamps is located on theinstrument panel, to the left of the steering wheel.When using the fog lamps,

2-44Illuminated Entry/Exit SystemWhen you open any door, the lamps inside of yourvehicle will go on. These lamps will fade out 10 secondsafter the las

2-45MirrorsInside Day/Night Rearview MirrorThis mirror can be adjusted two ways. First, to adjustthe angle of the mirror, move the mirror to a positio

2-46Power Remote Control Rearview Mirrors(If Equipped)The controls for the power mirrors are located on thedriver’s door armrest.Move the selector swi

1-5CAUTION:Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle isin motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckleup, your safety belts can’t do their job w

2-47Storage CompartmentsGlove BoxTo open, pull the handle to the left and pull the glovebox door down until it stops and is fully open.Instrument Pane

2-48Ashtray and Cigarette LighterThe ashtray is located at the lower part of the center of the instrument panel. To remove the ashtray forcleaning, pu

2-49Accessory Power OutletWith accessory power outlets you can plug in auxiliaryelectrical equipment such as a cellular telephone or CB radio.The acce

2-50When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the proper installation instructions included with the equipment.NOTICE:Power outlets are desi

2-51Sunroof (Option)If your vehicle has asunroof, the switch islocated on the headlinerbetween the sun visors.The sunroof can be opened to a vent posi

2-52The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System

2-53The main components of your instrument panel are the following:A. Side Window Defogger VentsB. Vent OutletsC. Instrument Panel Brightness Thumbwhe

2-54Instrument Panel ClusterYour instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know howfast you

2-55Speedometer and OdometerYour speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h).Your odometer shows h

2-56TachometerThe tachometer shows your engine speed in revolutionsper minute (rpm).NOTICE:Do not run your engine at speeds in the red area,or engine

1-6Rear SeatsFolding Rear Seatback (Option)To fold down the rear seatback, do the following:1. Open the trunk and pull one or both of the tetherslocat

2-57Gages can indicate when there may be or is a problemwith one of your vehicle’s functions. Often gages andwarning lights work together to let you k

2-58Air Bag Readiness LightThere is an air bag readiness light on the instrumentpanel, which shows the air bag symbol. The systemchecks the air bag’s

2-59Charging System Indicator LightThe charging systemindicator light will come on when you turn on theignition, but the engine isnot running, as a ch

2-60If the light and chime come on while you are driving,pull off the road and stop carefully. You may notice thatthe pedal is harder to push. Or, the

2-61Engine Coolant Temperature GageUnited States CanadaThis gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If thegage pointer moves into the red area, the

2-62Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)United States CanadaYour vehicle is equipped with a computer whichmonitors operation of the fuel, i

2-63This light should come on, as a check to show you it isworking, when the ignition is on and the engine is notrunning. If the light doesn’t come on

2-64Have you recently changed brands of fuel?If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See “Fuel” in the Index. Poor fuel quality will ca

2-65Oil Pressure LightIf you have a low engine oilpressure problem, this lightwill stay on after you startyour engine, or come onand you will hear a c

2-66Check Oil LightYou will have a CHECKOIL light in your instrument panel cluster.This light will come on briefly when you start your vehicle.If the

1-7Safety Belts: They’re for EveryoneThis part of the manual tells you how to use safety beltsproperly. It also tells you some things you should not d

2-67Cruise Light (If Equipped)The CRUISE light comeson whenever you set yourcruise control.Low Washer LightThe LOW WASH light will come on briefly whe

2-68Fuel GageUnited States CanadaYour fuel gage tells you about how much fuel you haveleft, when the ignition is on. When the indicator nearsempty, th

3-3-1Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio SystemsIn this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with yo

3-2Comfort ControlsThis section tells you how to make your air system workfor you.With this system, you can control the ventilation andheating in your

3-3 (Bi-Level): In this position the air comes through the instrument panel outlets and through the floor outlets. (Floor): In this position most of t

3-4Air ConditioningThe air conditioner and heater work best if you keepyour windows closed while using them. Your vehiclealso has the flow-through ven

3-5Defogging and Defrosting WindowsYour system has two settings for clearing the front andside windows. For each setting, adjust the temperaturecontro

3-6Rear Window DefoggerThe rear window defoggerbutton is located on thelower right corner of thecontrol panel.The rear window defogger uses a warming

3-7Ventilation TipsKeep the hood and the area around the windshieldwipers free of ice, snow or any other obstruction,such as leaves. The heater and de

3-8Setting the ClockPress and hold the HR or MN buttons, located below thetune knob, for two seconds. Then press and hold HRuntil the correct hour app

1-8You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have acrash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one.A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can

3-9AUTO VOL (Automatic Volume): With automaticvolume, your audio system adjusts automatically tomake up for road and wind noise as you drive.Set the v

3-10Setting Preset StationsThe six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations. You can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and s

3-11Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)AUDIO: To adjust the balance between the right andleft speakers, push and release the AUDIO knob untilBAL app

3-12When you are tuned to an RDS station, the station namewill appear on the display, instead of the frequency.Most RDS stations provide their station

3-13RDS MessagesALERT!: Alert warns of national or local emergencies.You will not be able to turn off alert announcements.ALERT! appears on the displa

3-14When a traffic announcement comes on the current radiostation, you will hear it, even if the volume is muted or acompact disc is playing. The traf

3-154 FWD (Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton toadvance quickly within a track. Press and hold thispushbutton for less than two seconds to advan

3-16AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape andCompact Disc Player with Radio DataSystem (RDS) and Automatic Tone Control(If Equipped)Playing the RadioPWR (Po

3-17 SEEK : Press the right or left arrow to seek to thenext or previous station and stay there. The radio willseek to stations with a strong signal

3-18AUTO TONE (Automatic): This feature allows you to choose bass and treble equalization settings designedfor country/western, jazz, talk, pop, rock

1-9Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The riderdoesn’t stop.

3-19RDS features are only available on FM stations thatbroadcast RDS information. The RDS features of yourradio rely on receiving specific RDS informa

3-20BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequencyallows the radio to switch to a stronger station with thesame program type. Press and hold BAND for

3-21TRAF (Traffic): Press this button to receive trafficannouncements. If the current station does not broadcasttraffic announcements, the radio will

3-22If you want to insert a tape when the ignition is off, firstpress EJT or DISP.If an error appears on the display, see “Cassette TapeMessages” late

3-236 (Dolby): Press this pushbutton to reducebackground noise. NR ON will appear on the display.Press it again to turn Dolby B off. NR OFF will app

3-24CD Adapter KitsIt is possible to use a portable CD player adapter kitwith your cassette tape player after disabling thetight/loose tape sensing fe

3-254 FWD (Forward): Press and hold this pushbutton toadvance quickly within a track. Press and hold thispushbutton for less than two seconds to advan

3-26Theft-Deterrent FeatureTHEFTLOCK is designed to discourage theft of your radio. The feature works automatically by learninga portion of the Vehic

3-27NOTICE:Before you add any sound equipment to yourvehicle -- like a tape player, CB radio, mobiletelephone or two-way radio -- be sure you canadd w

3-28When cleaning the cassette tape player with therecommended non-abrasive cleaning cassette, it ispossible that the cassette may eject, because the

1-10The person keeps going until stopped by something.In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ...or the instrument panel ...

3-29Care of Your Compact DiscsHandle discs carefully. Store them in their original casesor other protective cases and away from direct sunlightand dus

4-4-1Section 4 Your Driving and the RoadHere you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions. We’v

4-2Defensive DrivingThe best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively.Please start with a very important safety device in yourvehicl

4-3Drunken DrivingDeath and injury associated with drinking and driving isa national tragedy. It’s the number one contributor to the highway death tol

4-4It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, ifthe same person drank three double martinis (3 ouncesor 90 ml of liquor each) within an hour

4-5The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcoholin one drink. No amount of coffee or number of coldshowers will speed that up. “I’ll be ca

4-6Control of a VehicleYou have three systems that make your vehicle go whereyou want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering andthe accelerator.

4-7This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to coolbetween hard stops. Your brakes will wear out muchfaster if you do a lot of heavy braking.

4-8The anti-lock system can change the brake pressurefaster than any driver could. The computer isprogrammed to make the most of available tire and ro

4-9SteeringPower SteeringIf you lose power steering assist because the enginestops or the system is not functioning, you can steer butit will take muc

1-11or the safety belts!With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does.You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance,and your strongest

4-10Steering in EmergenciesThere are times when steering can be more effectivethan braking. For example, you come over a hill andfind a truck stopped

4-11Off-Road RecoveryYou may find that your right wheels have dropped off theedge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving.If the level of the

4-12Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For onething, following too closely reduces your area o

4-13Loss of ControlLet’s review what driving experts say about whathappens when the three control systems (brakes, steeringand acceleration) don’t hav

4-14Driving at NightNight driving is more dangerous than day driving. One reason is that some drivers are likely to be impaired -- by alcohol or drugs

4-15You can be temporarily blinded by approachingheadlamps. It can take a second or two, or even severalseconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark

4-16The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if yourwindshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain canmake it harder to see road s

4-17Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often. But it can if yourtires do not have much tread or if the pressure in one ormore is low. It can happen if a lot

4-18City DrivingOne of the biggest problems with city streets is theamount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out forwhat the other drivers are

4-19Freeway DrivingMile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways,expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safestof all roads. But th

1-12Q: If my vehicle has air bags, why should I have towear safety belts?A: Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be inmost of them in the futu

4-20When you want to leave the freeway, move to the properlane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do not,under any circumstances, stop and back u

4-21Highway HypnosisIs there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”?Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call ithighway hypnosis,

4-22Hill and Mountain RoadsDriving on steep hills or mountains is different fromdriving in flat or rolling terrain.If you drive regularly in steep cou

4-23CAUTION:Coasting downhill in NEUTRAL (N) or with theignition off is dangerous. Your brakes will have todo all the work of slowing down. They could

4-24Winter DrivingHere are some tips for winter driving:Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.You may want to put winter emergency supplies inyou

4-25Driving on Snow or IceMost of the time, those places where your tires meet theroad probably have good traction.However, if there is snow or ice be

4-26If You’re Caught in a BlizzardIf you are stopped by heavy snow, you could be in aserious situation. You should probably stay with yourvehicle unle

4-27CAUTION:Snow can trap exhaust gases under your vehicle.This can cause deadly CO (carbon monoxide) gasto get inside. CO could overcome you and kill

4-28Recreational Vehicle TowingRecreational vehicle towing means towing your vehiclebehind another vehicle -- such as behind a motorhome.The two most

4-29Dinghy TowingTo tow your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground,follow these steps:1. Position the vehicle to tow and then secure it.2. Turn t

1-13How to Wear Safety Belts ProperlyAdultsThis part is only for people of adult size.Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belt

4-30NOTICE:Make sure that the towing speed does not exceed65 mph (110 km/h), or your vehicle could bebadly damaged.NOTICE:Do not tow your vehicle from

4-31Dolly TowingTo tow your vehicle with a dolly and two wheels on theground, follow these steps:1. Put the front wheels on a dolly.2. Put the vehicle

4-32Loading Your VehicleTwo labels on your vehicle show how much weight itmay properly carry. The Tire-Loading Information labelfound on the rear edge

4-33CAUTION:Do not load your vehicle any heavier than theGVWR, or either the maximum front or rearGAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle canbreak, and

4-34Towing a TrailerCAUTION:If you don’t use the correct equipment and driveproperly, you can lose control when you pull atrailer. For example, if the

4-35If You Do Decide To Pull A TrailerIf you do, here are some important points:There are many different laws, including speed limitrestrictions, havi

4-36Weight of the Trailer TongueThe tongue load (A) of any trailer is an importantweight to measure because it affects the total or grossweight of you

4-37HitchesIt’s important to have the correct hitch equipment.Crosswinds, large trucks going by and rough roads are afew reasons why you’ll need the r

4-38Driving with a TrailerTowing a trailer requires a certain amount of experience.Before setting out for the open road, you’ll want to getto know you

4-39Making TurnsNOTICE:Making very sharp turns while trailering couldcause the trailer to come in contact with thevehicle. Your vehicle could be damag

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1-14If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you can bucklethe belt.Pull up on the latch plate to m

4-40Driving On GradesNOTICE:Do not tow on steep continuous grades exceeding6 miles (9.6 km). Extended, higher than normalengine and transaxle temperat

4-41When You Are Ready to Leave AfterParking on a Hill1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal downwhile you:start your engine,shift into a gea

5-5-1Section 5 Problems on the RoadHere you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road.5-2 Hazard Warning Flashers5-2 Other War

5-2Hazard Warning FlashersYour hazard warning flashers let you warn others. Theyalso let police know you have a problem. Your front andrear turn signa

5-3Jump StartingIf your battery has run down, you may want to useanother vehicle and some jumper cables to start yourvehicle. Be sure to follow the st

5-42. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cablescan reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touchingeach other. If they are, it could cause a g

5-5CAUTION:Using a match near a battery can cause batterygas to explode. People have been hurt doing this,and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight

5-66. Connect the red positive (+) cable to the positive (+)terminal of the dead battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the vehicle has one.7.

5-78. Now connect the blacknegative (-) cable to thenegative (-) terminal ofthe good battery. Use aremote negative (-)terminal if the vehiclehas one.D

5-810. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and runthe engine for a while.11. Try to start the vehicle that had the dead battery. If it won’t s

1-15The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug onthe hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this appliesforce to the strong pelvic bone

5-9To disconnect the jumper cables from both vehicles,do the following:1. Disconnect the black negative (-) cable from thevehicle that had the dead ba

5-10If Steam Is Coming From Your EngineCAUTION:Steam from an overheated engine can burn youbadly, even if you just open the hood. Stay awayfrom the en

5-11If No Steam Is Coming From Your EngineAn overheat warning, along with a low coolant light,can indicate a serious problem. See “Low CoolantLight” i

5-12Cooling SystemWhen you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s whatyou’ll see:A. Electric Engine Cooling FansB. Coolant Surge Tank with Pressure

5-13The coolant level should be at or above the FULL COLDmark. If it isn’t, you may have a leak at the pressure capor in the radiator hoses, heater ho

5-14How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge TankNOTICE:This vehicle has a specific coolant fill procedure.Failure to follow this procedure could cause

5-15CAUTION:Adding only plain water to your cooling systemcan be dangerous. Plain water, or some otherliquid such as alcohol, can boil before the prop

5-161. Park the vehicle ona level surface.You can remove the coolant surge tank pressure capwhen the cooling system, including the coolant surgetank p

5-173. Then fill the coolant surge tank with the propermixture, to the hash mark on the label. Wait aboutfive minutes, then check to see if the level

5-18If a Tire Goes FlatIt’s unusual for a tire to “blow out” while you’re driving,especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goesout of a

1-16Shoulder Belt Height AdjusterBefore you begin to drive, move the shoulder beltadjuster to the height that is right for you.To move it down, squeez

5-19The following steps will tell you how to use the jack andchange a tire.Removing the Spare Tire and ToolsThe equipment you’ll need is in the trunk.

5-203. Turn the wing nutcounterclockwise andremove it. Then lift offthe adapter and removethe compact spare tire.See “Compact SpareTire” later in this

5-21Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire1. If your vehicle is equipped with a wheel cover orhubcap that has plastic wheel nut caps, th

5-224. Then use the wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts.Don’t remove them yet.5. Position the jack and raise the jack head until it fitsfirmly into th

5-23CAUTION:Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up isdangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, youcould be badly injured or killed. Never ge

5-249. Remove any rust or dirtfrom the wheel bolts,mounting surfaces andspare wheel.CAUTION:Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts towhich it is f

5-25CAUTION:Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If youdo, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel couldfall off, causing a serious accident.10. In

5-2612. Tighten the wheelnuts firmly in acrisscross sequence,as shown.CAUTION:Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightenedwheel nuts can cause the whe

5-27Storing the Flat Tire and ToolsCAUTION:Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in thepassenger compartment of the vehicle couldcause injury. In

5-28Storing the Spare Tire and ToolsCAUTION:Storing a jack, a tire or other equipment in thepassenger compartment of the vehicle couldcause injury. In

1-17Q: What’s wrong with this?A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearlyas much protection this way.CAUTION:You can be seriously hurt if

5-29Compact Spare TireAlthough the compact spare tire was fully inflated when your vehicle was new, it can lose air after a time.Check the inflation p

5-30If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or SnowIn order to free your vehicle when it is stuck, you willneed to spin the wheels, but you don’t want to s

6-6-1Section 6 Service and Appearance CareHere you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel inf

6-2ServiceYour dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you tobe happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer forall your service needs. You’ll get

6-3CAUTION:You can be injured and your vehicle could bedamaged if you try to do service work on avehicle without knowing enough about it.Be sure you h

6-4Gasoline SpecificationsIt is recommended that gasoline meet specificationswhich were developed by the American AutomobileManufacturers Association

6-5AdditivesSome gasolines that are not reformulated for lowemissions may contain an octane-enhancing additivecalled methylcyclopentadienyl manganese

6-6Filling Your TankCAUTION:Gasoline vapor is highly flammable. It burnsviolently, and that can cause very bad injuries.Don’t smoke if you’re near gas

6-7While refueling, hang the tethered fuel cap inside thefuel door.To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left(counterclockwise). The fuel cap

6-8When you put the fuel cap back on, turn it to the right(clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sureyou fully install the cap. The diagnos

1-18Q: What’s wrong with this?A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.CAUTION:You can be seriously injured if your belt isbuckled in the wrong place

6-9Checking Things Under the HoodCAUTION:An electric fan under the hood can start up andinjure you even when the engine is not running.Keep hands, clo

6-102. Then go to the front of the vehicle and lift the secondary hood release handle before lifting the hood.3. Lift the hood.4. Release the hood pro

6-11Engine Compartment OverviewWhen you open the hood, you’ll see the following:A. Engine Coolant Surge TankB. Power Steering Fluid ReservoirC. Engine

6-12Engine OilIf the CHECK OIL lightappears on the instrumentcluster, it means you need tocheck your engine oil levelright away. For moreinformation,

6-13When to Add Engine OilIf the oil is at or below the ADD line, then you’ll needto add at least one quart of oil. But you must use theright kind. Th

6-14What Kind of Engine Oil to UseOils recommended for your vehicle can be identified bylooking for the starburst symbol.This symbol indicates that th

6-15As in the chart shown previously, SAE 5W-30 is best foryour vehicle. However, you can use SAE 10W-30 if it’sgoing to be 0 F (-18 C) or above. Thes

6-16If none of them is true, use the long trip/highwaymaintenance schedule. Change the oil and filter every7,500 miles (12 500 km) or 12 months -- whi

6-17To check or replace the engine air cleaner/filter:1. Remove the four screws on the cover, then pull thecover back.2. Remove the engine air cleaner

6-18Change both the fluid and filter every 50,000 miles (83 000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one ormore of these conditions:In heavy city

1-19Q: What’s wrong with this?A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It shouldbe worn over the shoulder at all times.CAUTION:You can be seriously

6-19NOTICE:When adding coolant, it is important that you use only DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant.If coolant other than DEX-COOL is added to the sys

6-20NOTICE:If you use an improper coolant mixture, yourengine could overheat and be badly damaged.The repair cost wouldn’t be covered by yourwarranty.

6-21CAUTION:Turning the surge tank pressure cap when theengine and radiator are hot can allow steam andscalding liquids to blow out and burn you badly

6-22Surge Tank Pressure CapNOTICE:Your pressure cap is a 15 psi (105 kPa)pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed toprevent coolant loss and po

6-23Windshield Washer FluidWhat to UseWhen you need windshield washer fluid, be sure to readthe manufacturer’s instructions before use. If you will be

6-24BrakesBrake FluidYour brake master cylinder reservoir is on the driver’sside of the engine compartment. It is filled with DOT-3brake fluid. See “E

6-25United States CanadaWhen your brake fluid falls to a low level, your brakewarning light will come on. See “Brake System WarningLight” in the Index

6-26Brake WearYour vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes.Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make a high-pitched warning s

6-27Brake Pedal TravelSee your dealer if the brake pedal does not return tonormal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedaltravel. This could b

6-28BatteryYour new vehicle comes with a maintenance freeACDelco battery. When it’s time for a new battery, get one that has the replacement number sh

1-20Q: What’s wrong with this?A: The belt is twisted across the body.CAUTION:You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. Ina crash, you wouldn’t h

6-29Bulb ReplacementFor bulb types, see “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index.For any bulb changing procedures not listed in thissection, contact your deal

6-301. Carefully pull directly up on the two latches tounhook the lamp assembly.2. Remove the lamp assembly from the vehicle bypulling it forward. Use

6-31Front Turn Signal Lamps1. Remove the headlamp assembly as described in “Headlamps.”2. Once it has been removed, press the tab on the whitesocket w

6-32Turn Signal/Tail/Stop/Back-Up LampsA. Rear Turn Signal LampB. Taillamp/StoplampC. Back-Up Lamp1. Unscrew the fastenerlocated on the inside ofthe t

6-334. Pull out the taillamp assembly to expose thebackplate.5. Carefully remove the backplate by gently pulling upon the two upper and two lower tabs

6-34Windshield Wiper Blade ReplacementWindshield wiper blades should be inspected at leasttwice a year for wear and cracking. See “Wiper BladeCheck” i

6-35TiresYour new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made bya leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questionsabout your tire warranty and whe

6-36Inflation -- Tire PressureThe Tire-Loading Information label, which is located onthe driver’s side rear passenger door, shows the correctinflation

6-37Tire Inspection and RotationTires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (10 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusualwear, rotate your

6-38When It’s Time for New TiresOne way to tell when it’stime for new tires is tocheck the treadwearindicators, which willappear when your tires haveo

1-21To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.The belt should go back out of the way.Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out

6-39Buying New TiresTo find out what kind and size of tires you need, look atthe Tire-Loading Information label.The tires installed on your vehicle wh

6-40Uniform Tire Quality GradingQuality grades can be found where applicable on the tiresidewall between tread shoulder and maximum sectionwidth. For

6-41Temperature -- A, B, CThe temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C,representing the tire’s resistance to the generation ofheat and its abi

6-42Each new wheel should have the same load-carryingcapacity, diameter, width, offset and be mounted thesame way as the one it replaces.If you need t

6-43Tire ChainsNOTICE:Use tire chains only where legal and only whenyou must. Use only SAE Class “S” type chainsthat are the proper size for your tire

6-44Don’t use any of these unless this manual says you can.In many uses, these will damage your vehicle:AlcoholLaundry SoapBleachReducing AgentsCleani

6-45Special Fabric Cleaning ProblemsStains caused by such things as catsup, coffee (black),egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, vomit, urine an

6-46Cleaning the Top of the Instrument PanelUse only mild soap and water to clean the top surfacesof the instrument panel. Sprays containing silicones

6-47Cleaning the Outside of theWindshield and Wiper BladesIf the windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the wiper blade chat

6-48Cleaning Exterior Lamps/LensesUse only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth and a carwashing soap to clean exterior lamps and lenses. Followinstru

1-22The best way to protect the fetus is to protect themother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s morelikely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a

6-49Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped)Keep your wheels clean using a soft clean cloth with mild soap and water. Rinse with clean water. After rins

6-50Finish DamageAny stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finishshould be repaired right away.Minor chips and scratches can be repaired wit

6-51GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials

6-52Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears ona plate in the front corner of the instrument panel

6-53Electrical SystemAdd-On Electrical EquipmentNOTICE:Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicleunless you check with your dealer first. Someelect

6-54Fuses and Circuit BreakersThe wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected fromshort circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakersand fusi

6-55Instrument Panel Fuse Block -- Driver’s SideFuse UsageA WipersB Trunk Release and RemoteKeyless EntryC Turn SignalsD Power MirrorsE Air BagF Body

6-56Instrument Panel Fuse Block -- Passenger’s SideFuse UsageA Instrument Panel Lights,Brightness ControlB Cruise Control SwitchesC Climate Control Sy

6-57Engine Compartment Fuse BlockThe engine compartment fuse block is located on thedriver’s side of the vehicle, near the engine aircleaner/filter. S

6-58Mirco Relay Usage16 Air Conditioning Compressor17 Not Used18 Fuel Pump19 Automatic Light Control20 Automatic Light Control21 Horn22 Daytime Runnin

1-23CAUTION:Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to aninflating air bag, as you would be if you wer

6-59 Minifuse Usage48 Fuel Pump Injectors49 Not Used50 Right Headlamp51 Left Headlamp52 Cooling Fan53 HVAC Blower (Climate Control)54 Not Used55 Cooli

6-60Capacities and SpecificationsThe following approximate capacities are given inEnglish and metric conversions. Please refer to“Recommended Fluids a

7-7-1Section 7 Maintenance ScheduleThis section covers the maintenance required for your vehicle. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safe

7-2Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plansupplements your new vehicle warranties. See yourWarranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your d

7-3How This Section is OrganizedThis maintenance schedule is divided into five parts:“Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” explainswhat to have don

7-4Part A: Scheduled MaintenanceServicesUsing Your Maintenance ScheduleWe at General Motors want to help you keep yourvehicle in good working conditio

Scheduled Maintenance7-5Short Trip/City DefinitionFollow the Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance ifany one of these conditions is true for your vehi

Scheduled Maintenance7-6Long Trip/Highway DefinitionFollow this scheduled maintenance only if none of theconditions from the Short Trip/City Scheduled

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance7-7The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles(166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles(166

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance7-83,000 Miles (5 000 km)Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission Co

iiGENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name MALIBU are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation.This

1-24How the Air Bag System WorksWhere are the air bags?The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel.The right front passenger’s air bag

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance7-915,000 Miles (25 000 km)Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance7-1024,000 Miles (40 000 km)Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance7-1133,000 Miles (55 000 km)Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance7-1245,000 Miles (75 000 km)Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emission

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance7-1351,000 Miles (85 000 km)Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first).An Emission

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance7-1460,000 Miles (100 000 km)Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emissio

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance7-1569,000 Miles (115 000 km)Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emissio

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance7-1681,000 Miles (135 000 km)Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emissio

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance7-1793,000 Miles (155 000 km)Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emissio

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance7-18100,000 Miles (166 000 km)Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. Replace spark plugs. An Emis

1-25CAUTION:If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the bag might not inflate properly or itmight force the object into that person causing

Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance7-19The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles(166 000 km) should be repeated after 100,000 miles(

Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance7-207,500 Miles (12 500 km)Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emissi

Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance7-2130,000 Miles (50 000 km)Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emiss

Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance7-2250,000 Miles (83 000 km)Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly drivenunder on

Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance7-2360,000 Miles (100 000 km)Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emis

Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance7-2482,500 Miles (137 500 km)Change engine oil and filter (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). An Emis

Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance7-25100,000 Miles (166 000 km)Inspect spark plug wires. An Emission Control Service. Replace spark plugs. An Em

7-26Part B: Owner Checks and ServicesListed in this part are owner checks and services whichshould be performed at the intervals specified to helpensu

7-27At Least Twice a YearRestraint System CheckMake sure the safety belt reminder light and all yourbelts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and ancho

7-28At Least Once a YearKey Lock Cylinders ServiceLubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricantspecified in Part D.Body Lubrication ServiceLubri

1-26How does an air bag restrain?In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions,even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or thei

7-29Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System CheckCAUTION:When you are doing this check, the vehicle couldmove suddenly. If it does, you or other

7-30Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P)Mechanism CheckCAUTION:When you are doing this check, your vehiclecould begin to move. You or others

7-31Part C: Periodic Maintenance InspectionsListed in this part are inspections and services whichshould be performed at least twice a year (for insta

7-32Fuel System InspectionInspect the complete fuel system for damage or leaks.Engine Cooling System InspectionInspect the hoses and have them replace

7-33Part D: Recommended Fluids andLubricantsFluids and lubricants identified below by name, partnumber or specification may be obtained from yourdeale

7-34USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANTKey Lock CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant,Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241 or equivalent).Hood LatchAssembly,Secondary Latch,P

7-35Part E: Maintenance RecordAfter the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in theboxes

7-36Maintenance RecordDATEODOMETERREADINGSERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED

7-37Maintenance RecordDATEODOMETERREADINGSERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED

7-38Maintenance RecordDATEODOMETERREADINGSERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED

1-27Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing anddiagnostic module, which records information aboutthe air bag system. The module records informat

8-8-1Section 8 Customer Assistance InformationHere you will find out how to contact Chevrolet if you need assistance. This section also tells you how

8-2Customer Satisfaction ProcedureYour satisfaction and goodwill are important to yourdealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns withthe sales tr

8-3STEP TWO -- If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further hel

8-4You may contact the BBB using the toll-free telephonenumber or write them at the following address:BBB Auto LineCouncil of Better Business Bureaus,

8-5CanadaGeneral Motors of Canada LimitedCustomer Communication Centre, 163-0051908 Colonel Sam DriveOshawa, Ontario L1H 8P71-800-263-3777 (English)1-

8-6Chevrolet Roadside Assistance ProgramTo enhance Chevrolet’s strong commitment to customersatisfaction, Chevrolet is excited to announce theestablis

8-7Roadside Courtesy Care provides:Roadside Basic Care services (as outlinedpreviously) Plus:FREE Non-Warranty Towing (to the closest dealerfrom a leg

8-8For prompt assistance when calling, please have thefollowing available to give to the advisor:Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)License plate numb

8-9If the dealer requests that you simply drop the vehicleoff for service, you are urged to do so as early in thework day as possible to allow for sam

8-10Courtesy Transportation is available only atparticipating dealers and all program options, such asshuttle service, may not be available at every d

1-28Rear Seat PassengersIt’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up!Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rearseat are hu

8-11REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENTIf you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehiclehas a safety defect, you should immedia

8-12SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATIONService ManualsService Manuals have the diagnosis and repairinformation on engines, transmission, axle, s

1-29If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt thelatch plate and keep pulling until you can buckle it.Pull up on the latch plate to make su

1-30The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug onthe hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this appliesforce to the strong pelvic bone

1-31Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides forChildren and Small AdultsRear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide addedsafety belt comfort for older chil

1-322. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elasticcord must be under the belt. Then, place the guideover the belt, and insert the two edges o

1-334. Buckle, position and release the safety belt asdescribed in “Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions”earlier in this section. Make sure that the

iiiHow to Use this ManualMany people read their owner’s manual from beginningto end when they first receive their new vehicle. If youdo this, it will

1-34Lap BeltWhen you sit in the center seating position, you have alap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the beltlonger, tilt the latch pla

1-35ChildrenEveryone in a vehicle needs protection! This includesinfants and all other children. Neither the distancetraveled nor the age and size of

1-36CAUTION:People should never hold a baby in their armswhile riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weighmuch -- until a crash. During a crash a baby w

1-37CAUTION:Children who are up against, or very close to, anyair bag when it inflates can be seriously injuredor killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder b

1-38CAUTION:Newborn infants need complete support,including support for the head and neck. This isnecessary because a newborn infant’s neck isweak and

1-39Restraint Systems for ChildrenAn infant car bed (A), a special bed made for use in amotor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed torestra

1-40A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint forthe child’s body with the harness and also sometimeswith surfaces such as T-shaped or shel

1-41Q: How do child restraints work?A: A child restraint system is any device designed foruse in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or positionchildre

1-42Where to Put the RestraintAccident statistics show that children are safer if theyare restrained in the rear rather than the front seat.General Mo

1-43In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing childrestraints have a top strap, and that the strap beanchored. In the United States, some child

ivVehicle Damage WarningsAlso, in this book you will find these notices:NOTICE:These mean there is something that could damageyour vehicle.In the noti

1-44Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers forChildren (LATCH System)Your vehicle has the LATCH system. You’ll findanchors (A) in the rear outside seating p

1-45With this system, use the LATCH system instead of thevehicle’s safety belts to secure a child restraint.CAUTION:If a LATCH-type child restraint is

1-46Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System1. Find the anchors for the seating position you want touse, where the bottom of the seatb

1-47Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed.If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s face orneck, put it behind the child restraint

1-484. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt whileyou push down on the child restraint. If you’re usinga forward-facing child restraint, y

1-49Securing a Child Restraint in the CenterRear Seat PositionYou’ll be using the lap belt. Be sure to follow theinstructions that came with the child

1-504. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button ispositioned so you would be able to unbuckle thesafety belt quickly if you ever had to.5. To tig

1-51Securing a Child Restraint in the RightFront Seat PositionYour vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Neverput a rear-facing child restraint

1-524. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button ispositioned so you would be able to unbuckle thesafety belt quickly if you ever had to.5. Pull t

1-536. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the childrestraint. You may find it helpful to use y

vThese are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle:

1-54Older ChildrenOlder children who have outgrown booster seats shouldwear the vehicle’s safety belts.If you have the choice, a child should sit next

1-55CAUTION:Never do this.Here two children are wearing the same belt. Thebelt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In acrash, the two children ca

1-56CAUTION:Never do this.Here a child is sitting in a seat that has alap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behindthe child. If the child wears

1-57Safety Belt ExtenderIf the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, youshould use it.But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, yourde

2-2-1Section 2 Features and ControlsHere you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting,shif

2-2WindowsCAUTION:Leaving children in a vehicle with the windowsclosed is dangerous. A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer perman

2-3Manual WindowsOn a vehicle with manual windows, use the windowcrank to open and close each window.Power Windows (If Equipped)The power window switc

2-4KeysCAUTION:Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignitionkey is dangerous for many reasons. A child orothers could be badly injured or even kille

2-5One key is used for theignition and all other locks.When a new vehicle is delivered, the key has a bar-codedkey tag. This tag may be removed by you

2-6Door LocksCAUTION:Unlocked doors can be dangerous.Passengers -- especially children -- caneasily open the doors and fall out of amoving vehicle. Wh

1-1-1Section 1 Seats and Seat RestraintsHere you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly. You ca

2-7Power Door LocksWith the power door locks,you can unlock or lock allthe doors on your vehicleusing either the driver’s or front passenger’s door lo

2-8Customizing the Automatic Door LocksOne of four operating modes may be selected andprogrammed by the driver:Mode 1: All doors automatically lock wh

2-9Delayed LockingThis feature will allow the driver to delay the actuallocking of the vehicle. This feature will not operate ifthe key is left in the

2-10The rear doors on your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside when this feature is in use. If you want to open a rear door while the security lo

2-11Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)If your vehicle has this feature, you can lock and unlockyour doors or unlock your trunk from about 3 fee

2-12OperationThe following functions are available with thekeyless entry system:(Lock): All doors will automatically lock when thisbutton on the trans

2-13Programmable Horn ChirpWhen you use the remote keyless entry transmitter tolock the doors or use the delayed locking feature, theparking lamps wil

2-14Battery ReplacementUnder normal use, the battery in your remote keylessentry transmitter should last about four years.You can tell the battery is

2-15TrunkTo unlock the trunk from the outside, insert the key andturn the trunk lock cylinder. When closing the trunk,close from the center to ensure

2-16Remote Trunk ReleasePress the remote trunkrelease button, located onthe lower left side of theinstrument panel, to releasethe trunk lid.Make sure

1-2Seats and Seat ControlsThis section tells you about the seats -- how to adjust them -- and also about reclining seatbacks andhead restraints.Manual

2-17Trunk Release HandleNOTICE:The trunk release handle was not designed to beused to tie down the trunk lid or as an anchorpoint when securing items

2-18TheftVehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrentfeatures, we know that nothing

2-19PasslockYour vehicle is equipped with the Passlocktheft-deterrent system.Passlock is a passive theft-deterrent system. Passlockenables fuel if the

2-20Ignition PositionsWith the key in the ignition switch, you can turn it tofour different positions.A (OFF): This is the only position from which yo

2-21C (ON): This position unlocks the ignition. It is alsothe position to where the key returns after you start theengine and release the switch. The

2-22NOTICE:Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heatcan

2-23To Use the Engine Coolant Heater1. Turn off the engine.2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. The engine coolant heater cord is located

2-24Automatic Transaxle OperationYour automatic transaxlehas a shift lever located on the console between the seats.PARK (P): This position locks your

2-25Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) beforestarting the engine. Your vehicle has an automatictransaxle shift lock control system. You have

2-26AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing,and you’re:Going less than 35 mph (56 km/h), push

1-3Six-Way Power Seat (If Equipped)If your vehicle has this feature, the power seat control islocated on the outboard side of the driver’s seat. Thisc

2-27NOTICE: (Continued)Use AUTOMATIC OVERDRIVE (D) or THIRD (3) as much as possible. Don’t shift into SECOND (2)unless you are going slower than 65 mp

2-28Parking BrakeTo set the parking brake,push down the parkingbrake pedal with your leftfoot. If the ignition is on,the brake system warninglight wil

2-29Shifting Into PARK (P)CAUTION:It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle ifthe shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with theparking brake firm

2-30Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine RunningCAUTION:It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could movesudd

2-31Shifting Out of PARK (P)Your vehicle has an automatic transaxle shift lockcontrol system. You have to apply your regular brakebefore you can shift

2-32Engine ExhaustCAUTION:Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gascarbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see orsmell. It can cause unconsciousness

2-33CAUTION:It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle ifthe shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with theparking brake firmly set. Your vehicle c

2-34Turn Signal/Multifunction LeverThe lever on the left side of the steering columnincludes the following:Turn and Lane-Change SignalsHeadlamp High/L

2-35If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid anaccident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when yousignal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs a

2-36OFF: Move the lever to OFF to turn off the windshield wipers.INT (Intermittent): Move the lever to INT to choose adelayed wiping cycle. Turn the I