Chevrolet 1999 Malibu User Manual

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The 1999 Chevrolet Malibu Owner’s Manual
1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems
This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the “SRS” system.
2-1 Features and Controls
This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle.
3-1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system.
4-1 Your Driving and the Road
Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions.
5-1 Problems on the Road
This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc.
6-1 Service and Appearance Care
Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good.
7-1 Maintenance Schedule
This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use.
8-1 Customer Assistance Information
This section tells you how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to get service and owner publications.
It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 8
-10.
9-1 Index
Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find
something you want to read.

Chevrolet 1999 Malibu Specifications

General

Brand	Chevrolet
Model	1999 Malibu
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Section 1 Seats and Seat Restraints

Seats and Seat Controls

Information about adjusting seats and head restraints.

Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone

How to use safety belts properly and what not to do.

Driver Position

Describes the driver's restraint system and how to wear the lap-shoulder belt.

Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)

Explanation of the vehicle's air bag system.

Section 2 Features and Controls

Keys

Information about vehicle keys and key code tags.

Door Locks

How to lock and unlock vehicle doors for security and safety.

Starting Your Engine

Procedures for starting the vehicle's engine.

Automatic Transaxle Operation

Information on operating the automatic transaxle and shift lever positions.

The Instrument Panel-Your Information System

Overview of the instrument panel components and their functions.

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

Description of various warning lights and gages on the instrument panel.

Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems

Climate Control System with Air Conditioning

Detailed operation of the climate control system with AC.

Defogging and Defrosting Windows

Settings for clearing front and side windows.

Audio Systems

General information on operating the Delco Electronics audio system.

Section 4 Your Driving and the Road

Defensive Driving

The importance of being prepared for unexpected situations on the road.

Drunken Driving

The dangers and effects of alcohol on driving ability.

Braking

Understanding perception time, reaction time, and stopping distances.

Driving at Night

Dangers of night driving and how to improve visibility.

Winter Driving

Tips for preparing the vehicle and driving safely in winter.

Loading Your Vehicle

Information on vehicle weight limits and proper cargo loading.

Section 5 Problems on the Road

Jump Starting

Safe procedures for jump-starting a vehicle's battery.

Towing Your Vehicle

Essential precautions and advice for towing a vehicle safely.

Engine Overheating

What to do if the engine overheats, including steam warnings.

If a Tire Goes Flat

How to react and stop if a tire blows out or leaks air.

Changing a Flat Tire

Step-by-step instructions for safely changing a flat tire.

Section 6 Service and Appearance Care

Fuel

Recommended gasoline octane and specifications for optimal performance.

Filling Your Tank

Safe procedures for refueling the vehicle and handling gasoline.

Checking Things Under the Hood

How to check essential fluids, lubricants, and parts under the hood.

Engine Oil

How to check engine oil level and the function of the check oil light.

Brakes

Information about brake fluid and its importance.

Fuses and Circuit Breakers

How fuses and circuit breakers protect wiring circuits.

Section 7 Maintenance Schedule

Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services

Explanation of scheduled maintenance services and intervals.

Selecting the Right Schedule

How to choose between short trip/city and long trip/highway schedules.

Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance

Maintenance tasks at specific mileage intervals for short trip/city driving.

Part B: Owner Checks and Services

Checks and services owners can perform at specified intervals.

At Each Fuel Fill

Underhood checks to perform at each fuel fill.

Section 8 Customer Assistance Information

Customer Satisfaction Procedure

Steps to follow if customer satisfaction concerns are not resolved by the dealer.

Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program

Details of Chevrolet's roadside assistance program and services offered.

Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government

How to report vehicle safety defects to NHTSA.

Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors

How to report vehicle safety defects directly to General Motors.

Section 9 Index

Safety Belts

Index entry for general safety belt information.

Children

Index entry for child safety and restraint information.

Brakes

Index entry for brake information.

Engine

Index entry for engine information.

Driving

Index entry for driving information.

Tires

Index entry for tire information.

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

Index entry for vehicle warning lights and gages.