Chevrolet 2004 Malibu Manuals

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Chevrolet 2004 Malibu Owner's Manual (426 pages)

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Table of Contents

1
- Canadian Owners
  2
- 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
  - Reclining Seatbacks
    10
  - Heated Seats
    10
  - Passenger Folding Seatback
    12
  - Head Restraints
    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
  - Lap-Shoulder Belt
    22
  - Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
    24
  - Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
    29
  - Right Front Passenger Position
    30
  - Rear Seat Passengers
    30
    
    Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults
    34
    
    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
    
    Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
    50
    
    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
  - Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
    74
  - 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
    
    Programmable Automatic Door Locks
    80
    
    Leaving Your Vehicle
    81
    
    Lockout Protection
    81
  - Emergency Trunk Release Handle
    82
  - Windows
    84
    
    Power Windows
    85
    
    Sun Visors
    85
  - Theft-Deterrent Systems
    86
    
    Arming the System
    86
    
    Content Theft-Deterrent
    86
  - How the System Alarm Is Activated
    87
  - How to Detect a Tamper Condition
    87
  - How to Turn off the System Alarm
    87
  - Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
    90
  - Ignition Positions
    90
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    90
  - Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
    91
  - Starting Your Engine
    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
    
    Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
    99
    
    Parking over Things that Burn
    100
  - Shifting out of Park (P)
    100
  - Engine Exhaust
    101
  - Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
    102
    
    Manual Rearview Mirror with Onstar
    103
  - Mirrors
    103
    
    Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
    103
    
    Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Onstar
    104
    
    Outside Convex Mirror
    105
    
    Outside Power Heated Mirrors
    105
  - Onstar System
    106
    
    Onstar Services
    106
    
    Onstar ® Personal Calling
    107
  - Homelink Transmitter
    108
  - Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
    111
  - Using Homelink
    111
    
    Erasing Homelink
    111
    
    Glove Box
    112
  - Storage Areas
    112
  - Cup Holders
    112
  - Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover
    113
    
    Center Console Storage Area
    113
    
    Map Pocket
    113
    
    Convenience Net
    115
  - Sunroof
    116
- Instrument Panel
  
  117
Section 3 Instrument Panel

118
- Instrument Panel Overview
  120
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    122
- Tilt Wheel
  123
  - Other Warning Devices
    123
- Turn and Lane-Change Signals
  124
- Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
  124
- Cruise Control
  126
  - Windshield Washer
    126
    
    Setting Cruise Control
    127
    
    Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
    128
    
    Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
    128
    
    Resuming a Set Speed
    128
- Exterior Lamps
  130
- Automatic Headlamp System
  133
- Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)
  133
- Delayed Headlamps
  134
- Fog Lamps
  134
- Headlamps off in Park (P)
  134
- Front Reading Lamps
  135
- Accessory Power Outlets
  136
- Battery Run-Down Protection
  136
- Cargo Lamp
  136
- Climate Control System
  137
- Climate Controls
  137
- Operation
  137
- Defogging and Defrosting
  140
- Automatic Climate Control System
  141
  - Automatic Operation
    141
  - Rear Window Defogger
    141
  - Manual Operation
    143
- 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
- Check Engine Light
  155
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    155
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    155
- If the Light Is Flashing
  156
- Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
  157
- If the Light Is on Steady
  157
- Maintenance Schedule
  158
  - Oil Pressure Light
    158
  - Cruise Control Light
    159
  - Security Light
    159
  - Service Vehicle Soon Light
    160
  - Driver Information Center (DIC)
    161
    
    DIC Operation and Displays
    162
    
    Information Mode (Info Button)
    162
    
    DIC Warnings and Messages
    166
    
    Audio System(S)
    168
    
    Setting the Time for Radios Without Radio Data Systems (RDS)
    168
    
    Playing the Radio
    169
    
    Radio with CD (Base Level)
    169
    
    Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS)
    169
    
    Finding a Station
    170
    
    Setting Preset Stations
    170
    
    Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
    171
    
    Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
    171
    
    Playing a CD
    172
    
    Radio Messages
    172
    
    Radio Data System (Rds)
    174
    
    Radio with CD (up Level)
    174
    
    Contiguous Us States
    175
    
    Playing the Radio
    175
    
    Rds and XM
    179
    
    Rds Messages
    179
    
    XM Radio Messages
    181
    
    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
    
    Battery Replacement
    214
    
    Stereo Rca Jacks
    214
    
    Video Screen
    215
    
    DVD Player
    216
    
    Playing a Disc
    217
    
    DVD Messages
    218
    
    Ejecting a Disc
    218
    
    Remote Control Buttons
    219
    
    Picture Preferences
    221
    
    Setup Menu
    221
    
    Language Preferences
    222
    
    Tips and Trouble
    224
    
    Primary Radio Controls
    227
    
    Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (Without Entertainment System)
    227
    
    Rear Seat Radio Controls
    228
    
    Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (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
    
    Using Anti-Lock
    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
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    267
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    267
    
    Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    267
    
    Dinghy Towing
    268
  - Loading Your Vehicle
    270
    
    Dolly Towing
    270
    
    Tire and Loading Information Label
    271
    
    Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
    272
    
    Certification Label
    274
  - Towing a Trailer
    276
    
    If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
    277
    
    Weight of the Trailer
    277
    
    Weight of the Trailer Tongue
    278
    
    Safety Chains
    279
    
    Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
    279
    
    Trailer Brakes
    279
    
    Backing up
    280
    
    Driving with a Trailer
    280
    
    Following Distance
    280
    
    Driving on Grades
    281
    
    Making Turns
    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
- 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
  - What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
    300
  - When to Add Engine Oil
    300
  - Engine Oil Additives
    302
  - What to Do with Used Oil
    303
  - When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    304
  - How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    304
  - Automatic Transaxle Fluid
    305
  - Engine Coolant
    306
  - What to Use
    306
  - Checking Coolant
    307
  - Adding Coolant
    308
  - 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
  - What to Use
    316
  - Windshield Washer Fluid
    316
  - Adding Washer Fluid
    316
  - Brakes
    317
  - Brake Fluid
    317
  - What to Add
    318
  - Brake Wear
    319
  - Replacing Brake System Parts
    320
    
    Brake Adjustment
    320
    
    Brake Pedal Travel
    320
  - Battery
    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 Sidewall Labeling
    332
  - Tire Size
    336
  - Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions
    337
  - Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
    339
  - When to Check
    339
  - Tire Inspection and Rotation
    340
  - How to Check
    340
  - When It Is Time for New Tires
    341
  - Buying New Tires
    342
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    343
  - Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature a
    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
    
    Finish Care
    364
  - Sheet Metal Damage
    365
  - Finish Damage
    365
    
    Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
    365
    
    Cleaning Tires
    365
  - Underbody Maintenance
    366
  - Chemical Paint Spotting
    366
  - Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
    366
- Vehicle Identiﬁcation
  
  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
  - Rear Compartment Fuse Block
    375
- Capacities and Speciﬁcations
  
  378
  - Engine 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
  - Tire Inﬂation Check
    387
- At each Fuel Fill
  387
- At Least Once a Month
  387
  - Cassette Tape Player Service
    387
- Owner Checks and Services
  387
- At Least Once a Year
  388
  - Starter Switch Check
    388
  - Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
    389
  - Underbody Flushing Service
    389
- 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
    
    Canada - Customer Assistance
    401
    
    Overseas - Customer Assistance
    401
    
    United States - Customer Assistance
    401
  - 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
    
    Courtesy Rental Vehicle
    405
    
    Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement
    405
  - Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
    406
- Reporting Safety Defects
  
  407

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Seats and Restraint Systems

Features and Controls

Instrument Panel

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information

Customer Assistance and Information

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

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