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Chevrolet 2004 Malibu User Manual

Chevrolet 2004 Malibu
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Seats and Restraint Systems
........................... 1-1
Front Seats
............................................... 1-2
Rear Seats
............................................... 1-7
Safety Belts
............................................. 1-10
Child Restraints
....................................... 1-31
Air Bag Systems
...................................... 1-52
Restraint System Check
............................ 1-60
Features and Controls
..................................... 2-1
Keys
........................................................ 2-3
Doors and Locks
...................................... 2-10
Windows
................................................. 2-16
Theft-Deterrent Systems
............................ 2-18
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
........... 2-22
Mirrors
.................................................... 2-35
OnStar
®
System
...................................... 2-38
HomeLink
®
Transmitter
............................. 2-40
Storage Areas
......................................... 2-44
Sunroof
.................................................. 2-48
Instrument Panel
............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview
.......................... 3-4
Climate Controls
...................................... 3-21
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
........ 3-31
Driver Information Center (DIC)
.................. 3-45
Audio System(s)
....................................... 3-52
Driving Your Vehicle
....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
..... 4-2
Towing
................................................... 4-31
Service and Appearance Care
.......................... 5-1
Service
..................................................... 5-3
Fuel
......................................................... 5-5
Checking Things Under the Hood
............... 5-12
Bulb Replacement
.................................... 5-45
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
......... 5-49
Tires
...................................................... 5-50
Appearance Care
..................................... 5-78
Vehicle Identification
................................. 5-86
Electrical System
...................................... 5-87
Capacities and Specifications
..................... 5-96
Maintenance Schedule
..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule
................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance and Information
.............. 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information
........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects
........................... 7-11
Index
................................................................ 1
2004 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual M

Table of Contents

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Chevrolet 2004 Malibu Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandChevrolet
Model2004 Malibu
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Warnings and Symbols

CAUTION Statements

Explains the meaning and purpose of CAUTION statements.

Prohibitory Symbols

Describes symbols indicating prohibitions or warnings against actions.

Vehicle Damage Warnings and Symbols

Vehicle Damage Warnings

Explains "Notice" statements that alert to potential vehicle damage.

Vehicle Symbols

Refers to sections for identifying vehicle components via symbols.

Examples of Vehicle Symbols

Provides visual examples of common symbols found on the vehicle.

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Details manual and power seat adjustments and features.

Rear Seats

Explains rear seat operation, folding, and sliding features.

Safety Belts

Explains proper usage, importance, and legal requirements for safety belts.

Child Restraints

Covers types, installation, and usage of child restraint systems.

Air Bag Systems

Explains air bag function, deployment, and safety precautions.

Section 2 Features and Controls

Keys

Information about vehicle keys and their usage.

Doors and Locks

Details operation of door locks, power locks, and lockout protection.

Windows

Information on power windows and window lockout features.

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Explains content theft-deterrent and PASS-Key® systems.

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

New Vehicle Break-In

Provides guidelines for the initial break-in period of a new vehicle.

Ignition Positions

Explains the different positions of the ignition switch.

Starting Your Engine

Instructions on how to start the vehicle's engine.

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Identifies and describes the main components of the instrument panel.

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Explains various warning lights, gauges, and indicators on the instrument panel.

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Covers DIC operation, displays, and warning messages.

Audio System(s)

Information on the vehicle's audio system, radios, and CD players.

Climate Controls

Climate Control System

Details the operation of the climate control system.

Manual Operation

Guides on manually adjusting air delivery modes and fan speed.

Defogging and Defrosting

Explains how to clear fog or frost from the windshield.

Automatic Climate Control System

Describes the automatic operation of the climate control system.

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Instrument Panel Cluster

Provides an overview of the instrument cluster and its indicators.

Speedometer and Odometer

Explains how to read the speedometer and odometer.

Safety Belt Reminder Light

Explains the safety belt reminder light and chime.

Air Bag Readiness Light

Details the air bag readiness light and its implications.

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Provides advice on defensive driving and understanding road conditions.

Drunken Driving

Discusses the dangers and effects of alcohol on driving ability.

Control of a Vehicle

Explains the systems that control vehicle movement and how to maintain control.

Steering

Power Steering

Information on power steering assist and its loss.

Steering Tips

Provides advice on steering techniques, especially for curves.

Driving on Curves

Explains physics of curves and safe cornering speeds.

Loss of Control

Skidding

Explains the three types of skids and how to handle them.

Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads

Driving Through Deep Standing Water

Advises on safely navigating through puddles and standing water.

Driving Through Flowing Water

Warns about the dangers of driving in flowing water.

City Driving

Freeway Driving

Offers advice for safe freeway driving, merging, and lane changes.

Before Leaving on a Long Trip

Lists essential checks and preparations for long trips.

Highway Hypnosis

Hill and Mountain Roads

Provides guidance for driving on challenging hill and mountain roads.

Winter Driving

Driving on Snow or Ice

Explains how to maintain traction and control on snow and ice.

If You Are Caught in a Blizzard

Provides safety procedures and tips for surviving a blizzard.

If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow

Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out

Details the "rocking" technique to free a stuck vehicle.

Towing

Towing Your Vehicle

Advises on professional towing services and vehicle preparation.

Recreational Vehicle Towing

Explains types of recreational towing like dinghy and dolly towing.

Loading Your Vehicle

Dolly Towing

Provides steps for towing the vehicle using a dolly.

Loading Your Vehicle

Details how to determine correct load limits and weight distribution.

Tire and Loading Information Label

Explains how to read the tire and loading information label for capacity.

Weight of the Trailer Tongue

Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires

Hitches

Provides rules for selecting and installing the correct hitch equipment.

Safety Chains

Explains the importance and proper attachment of safety chains.

Driving with a Trailer

Following Distance

Advises on maintaining adequate following distance when towing.

Passing

Provides guidance on safe passing maneuvers when towing.

Backing Up

Explains how to back up safely with a trailer.

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service

Directs owners to dealers for service and explains GM parts.

Fuel

Discusses fuel octane, specifications, and additives.

Checking Things Under the Hood

Guides on inspecting engine components like oil, coolant, and filters.

Brakes

Brake Fluid

Details the type of brake fluid, level checks, and cautions.

Brake Wear

Explains how to identify brake pad wear and related noises.

Battery

Jump Starting

Provides instructions and safety precautions for jump starting a vehicle.

Bulb Replacement

Halogen Bulbs

Safety precautions for handling pressurized halogen bulbs.

Headlamps

Identifies headlamp components and procedures for replacement.

Tires

Tire Sidewall Labeling

Explains how to interpret information molded into the tire sidewall.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading (UTQG)

Explains the system for grading tires by treadwear, traction, and temperature.

Tire Size

Details how to read and understand tire size codes.

Inflation - Tire Pressure

Provides information on checking and maintaining correct tire inflation pressure.

Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance

Wheel Replacement

Guidelines for replacing wheels due to damage or loose nuts.

Tire Chains

If a Tire Goes Flat

Changing a Flat Tire

Step-by-step instructions and safety precautions for changing a flat tire.

Storing the Flat Tire and Tools

Storing the Spare Tire and Tools

Illustrates the proper storage of the spare tire and tools.

Appearance Care

Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle

Tips for cleaning interior surfaces like vinyl, leather, and plastic.

Cleaning Fabric/Carpet

Guides on cleaning fabric and carpet stains and odors.

Cleaning Specific Interior Components

Cleaning Vinyl

Instructions for cleaning vinyl surfaces.

Cleaning Leather

Guidelines for cleaning and maintaining leather surfaces.

Cleaning Glass Surfaces

Advice on cleaning windshields and other glass for clarity.

Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle

Washing Your Vehicle

Best practices for washing the vehicle to preserve its finish.

Sheet Metal Damage

Finish Damage

Advice on repairing stone chips, scratches, and other paint finish damage.

Underbody Maintenance

Chemical Paint Spotting

Information on identifying and addressing chemical fallout damage to paint.

Vehicle Identification

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Explains the purpose and location of the VIN.

Engine Identification

How the engine code in the VIN helps identify engine specifications.

Service Parts Identification Label

Information on the label listing VIN, model, options for ordering parts.

Electrical System

Add-On Electrical Equipment

Advises caution when adding electrical accessories to the vehicle.

Headlamp Wiring

Explains fuse protection for headlamp wiring.

Windshield Wiper Fuses

Information on fuses protecting the windshield wiper motor.

Fuses

Instrument Panel Fuse Block

Illustrates and lists fuses in the instrument panel fuse block.

Engine Compartment Fuse Block

Details the location and usage of fuses in the engine compartment.

Rear Compartment Fuse Block

Information on the fuse block located in the rear compartment.

Capacities and Specifications

Capacities

Lists approximate fluid capacities for the vehicle in English and metric.

Engine Specifications

Details engine, VIN code, transaxle, and spark plug gap specifications.

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance Schedule

Provides an overview of maintenance requirements and schedules.

Owner Checks and Services

Lists checks and services owners can perform at different intervals.

Maintenance Requirements

Your Vehicle and the Environment

Highlights how proper maintenance benefits the environment.

Using Your Maintenance Schedule

Explains how to use the maintenance schedule based on driving conditions.

Scheduled Maintenance

Details scheduled maintenance services based on mileage and time intervals.

Additional Required Services

Lists services required at specific mileage intervals.

Maintenance Footnotes

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts

Lists common maintenance replacement parts with GM and ACDelco part numbers.

Maintenance Record

Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information

Customer Assistance and Information

General information on customer assistance and satisfaction.

Customer Satisfaction Procedure

Steps for resolving concerns with dealership or Chevrolet assistance.

Roadside Assistance Program

Details the roadside assistance program and services offered.

Reporting Safety Defects

Instructions on reporting safety defects to government agencies and GM.

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