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Chevrolet 2004 Malibu manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual
Chevrolet 2004 Malibu Owner's Manual (426 pages)
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Chevrolet
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Automobile
| Size: 4.28 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
How to Use this Manual
2
Seats and Restraint Systems
7
Front Seats
8
Manual Seats
8
Power Lift Seat
8
Six-Way Power Driver Seat
9
Manual Lumbar
9
Heated Seats
10
Reclining Seatbacks
10
Head Restraints
12
Passenger Folding Seatback
12
Rear Seats
13
Rear Seat Operation
13
Rear Sliding Seat (Maxx Only)
15
Safety Belts
16
Why Safety Belts Work
17
Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
20
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
21
Driver Position
22
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
24
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
29
Rear Seat Passengers
30
Right Front Passenger Position
30
Safety Belt Pretensioners
36
Safety Belt Extender
36
Child Restraints
37
Older Children
37
Infants and Young Children
40
Child Restraint Systems
44
Where to Put the Restraint
47
Top Strap
48
Top Strap Anchor Location
49
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
52
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
52
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
55
Air Bag Systems
58
Where Are the Air Bags
60
When Should an Air Bag Inflate
63
How Does an Air Bag Restrain
64
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate
64
What will You See after an Air Bag Inflates
64
Restraint System Check
66
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
66
Checking Your Restraint Systems
66
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
67
Features and Controls
69
Keys
71
Remote Keyless Entry System
73
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
75
Battery Replacement
76
Remote Vehicle Start
77
Doors and Locks
78
Door Locks
78
Power Door Locks
79
Door Ajar Reminder
80
Delayed Locking
80
Leaving Your Vehicle
81
Lockout Protection
81
Emergency Trunk Release Handle
82
Windows
84
Theft-Deterrent Systems
86
How to Turn off the System Alarm
87
How the System Alarm Is Activated
87
How to Detect a Tamper Condition
87
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
90
Ignition Positions
90
New Vehicle Break-In
90
Starting Your Engine
91
Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
91
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
92
Engine Coolant Heater
93
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
94
Automatic Transaxle Operation
95
Parking Brake
97
Electronic Range Select Mode
97
Shifting into Park (P)
98
Torque Lock
99
Shifting out of Park (P)
100
Parking over Things that Burn
100
Engine Exhaust
101
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
102
Mirrors
103
Manual Rearview Mirror
103
Outside Convex Mirror
105
Onstar System
106
Homelink Transmitter
108
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
111
Using Homelink
111
Storage Areas
112
Glove Box
112
Center Console Storage Area
113
Map Pocket
113
Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover
113
Convenience Net
115
Sunroof
116
Instrument Panel
117
Section 3 Instrument Panel
118
Instrument Panel Overview
120
Hazard Warning Flashers
122
Other Warning Devices
123
Tilt Wheel
123
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
124
Windshield Washer
126
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
124
Cruise Control
126
Exterior Lamps
130
Automatic Headlamp System
133
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)
133
Delayed Headlamps
134
Fog Lamps
134
Front Reading Lamps
135
Accessory Power Outlets
136
Battery Run-Down Protection
136
Cargo Lamp
136
Climate Control System
137
Climate Controls
137
Defogging and Defrosting
140
Automatic Climate Control System
141
Rear Window Defogger
145
Operation Tips
146
Outlet Adjustment
146
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
147
Instrument Panel Cluster
148
Speedometer and Odometer
149
Trip Odometer
149
Air Bag Readiness Light
150
Safety Belt Reminder Light
150
Charging System Light
151
Brake System Warning Light
152
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light
153
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
154
Enhanced Traction System Active Light
154
Check Engine Light
155
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
155
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
155
If the Light Is Flashing
156
If the Light Is on Steady
157
Maintenance Schedule
158
Security Light
159
Cruise Control Light
159
Driver Information Center (DIC)
161
DIC Operation and Displays
162
Information Mode (Info Button)
162
DIC Warnings and Messages
166
Audio System(S)
168
Radio with CD (Base Level)
169
Finding a Station
170
Setting Preset Stations
170
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
171
Playing a CD
172
Radio Messages
172
Radio with CD (up Level)
174
Contiguous Us States
175
Playing the Radio
175
Rds and XM
179
Rds Messages
179
Radio with Cassette and CD
185
Playing a Cassette Tape
194
Cassette Tape Messages
195
CD Adapter Kits
196
Radio with Six-Disc CD
198
Playing a SpecifiC Loaded CD
208
Parental Control
212
Rear Seat Entertainment System
212
Before You Drive
213
Audio Speakers
214
Stereo Rca Jacks
214
Video Screen
215
DVD Player
216
DVD Messages
218
Remote Control
219
Primary Radio Controls
227
Rear Seat Radio Controls
228
With Entertainment System
229
Rear Seat Audio Controls
230
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
231
Theft-Deterrent Feature
231
DVD Distortion
232
Fm Stereo
232
Radio Reception
232
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
233
Care of Your CD and DVD Player
234
Care of Your Cds and Dvds
234
Cleaning the Video Screen
234
Cleaning Your DVD Player
234
Fixed Mast Antenna (MAXX Only)
234
Backglass Antenna (Sedan Only)
235
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
235
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
237
Driving Your Vehicle
237
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
238
Defensive Driving
238
Drunken Driving
238
Control of a Vehicle
241
Braking
242
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)
243
Braking in Emergencies
244
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)
245
Steering
247
Power Steering
247
Steering Tips
247
Steering in Emergencies
248
Off-Road Recovery
249
Passing
249
Loss of Control
251
Driving at Night
252
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
254
Driving through Deep Standing Water
256
Driving through Flowing Water
256
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
256
City Driving
257
Freeway Driving
258
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
259
Highway Hypnosis
260
Hill and Mountain Roads
260
Winter Driving
262
Driving on Snow or Ice
263
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
264
If You Are Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
266
Towing
267
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
267
Towing Your Vehicle
267
Recreational Vehicle Towing
267
Dinghy Towing
268
Dolly Towing
270
Loading Your Vehicle
270
Towing a Trailer
276
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
277
Weight of the Trailer
277
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
278
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
279
Trailer Brakes
279
Backing up
280
Driving with a Trailer
280
Driving on Grades
281
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
281
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
282
Parking on Hills
282
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
283
Service and Appearance Care
283
Service
285
Doing Your Own Service Work
286
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
287
Fuel
287
Gasoline Octane
287
Gasoline Specifications
288
California Fuel
288
Additives
289
Fuels in Foreign Countries
290
Filling Your Tank
290
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
293
Checking Things under the Hood
294
Hood Release
294
Engine Compartment Overview
296
Engine Oil
299
When to Add Engine Oil
300
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
300
Engine Oil Additives
302
What to Do with Used Oil
303
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
304
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
305
Engine Coolant
306
What to Use
306
Checking Coolant
307
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
308
Engine Overheating
309
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
309
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
310
Cooling System
311
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
312
Windshield Washer Fluid
316
What to Use
316
Brakes
317
Brake Fluid
317
Brake Wear
319
Battery
320
Replacing Brake System Parts
320
Jump Starting
321
Vehicle Storage
321
Bulb Replacement
327
Halogen Bulbs
327
Headlamps
327
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
329
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps
329
Replacement Bulbs
331
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
331
Tires
332
Tire Size
336
Tire Terminology and Definitions
337
Inflation - Tire Pressure
339
When to Check
339
How to Check
340
Tire Inspection and Rotation
340
When It Is Time for New Tires
341
Buying New Tires
342
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
343
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
344
Wheel Replacement
344
Used Replacement Wheels
345
Tire Chains
346
If a Tire Goes Flat
347
Changing a Flat Tire
348
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
349
Tire Changing Tools
349
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
351
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
356
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools
358
Compact Spare Tire
359
Appearance Care
360
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
360
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet
360
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
361
Using Cleaner on Fabric
361
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
362
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
362
Cleaning Leather
362
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
362
Cleaning Ultra Lux Suede
362
Cleaning Vinyl
362
Care of Safety Belts
363
Weatherstrips
363
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
363
Washing Your Vehicle
363
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
364
Cleaning Windshield and Wiper Blades
364
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
365
Sheet Metal Damage
365
Finish Damage
365
Cleaning Tires
365
Underbody Maintenance
366
Chemical Paint Spotting
366
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
366
Vehicle Identification
368
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
368
Service Parts Identification Label
368
Electrical System
369
Add-On Electrical Equipment
369
Headlamp Wiring
369
Windshield Wiper Fuses
369
Power Windows and Other Power Options
369
Fuses
370
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
371
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
373
Capacities and Specifications
378
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
379
Introduction
380
Maintenance Requirements
380
Maintenance Schedule
380
Your Vehicle and the Environment
380
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
381
Scheduled Maintenance
382
Additional Required Services
384
Maintenance Footnotes
385
At each Fuel Fill
387
Tire Inflation Check
387
At Least Once a Month
387
Cassette Tape Player Service
387
Owner Checks and Services
387
At Least Once a Year
388
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
390
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
391
Engine Drive Belt Routing
392
Maintenance Record
393
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information
397
Customer Assistance and Information
397
Customer Assistance and Information
398
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
398
Online Owner Center
400
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
400
Customer Assistance Offices
400
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
402
Roadside Assistance Program
402
Canadian Roadside Assistance
403
Courtesy Transportation
404
Plan Ahead When Possible
404
Transportation Options
404
Additional Program Information
405
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
406
Reporting Safety Defects
407
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
407
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
408
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
408
Service Manuals
408
Service Publications Ordering Information
408
Owner's Information
409
Service Bulletins
409
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