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Automatic Transaxle Operation Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever located on the console between the seats. PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. It's the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can't move easily. CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll. Don't leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure your vehicle won't move, even when you're on fairly level ground, always set your parking brake and move the shift lever to PARK (P). See "Shifting Into PARK (P)" in the Index. If you're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index. 2-24

Section	Page
2002 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual	1
Copyright General Motors Corp. 2001	2
For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual:	3
How to Use this Manual	4
Safety Warnings and Symbols	4
Vehicle Damage Warnings	5
Vehicle Symbols	5
Section 1 Seats and Seat Restraints	7
Seats and Seat Controls	8
Manual Front Seats	8
Six-Way Power Seat (If Equipped)	9
Reclining Front Seatbacks	10
Head Restraints	11
Rear Seats	12
Folding Rear Seatback (Option)	12
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone	13
Why Safety Belts Work	14
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers	17
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	19
Adults	19
Driver Position	19
Lap-Shoulder Belt	19
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster	22
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	27
Right Front Passenger Position	28
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)	28
How the Air Bag System Works	30
Where are the air bags?	30
When should an air bag inflate?	31
What makes an air bag inflate?	31
How does an air bag restrain?	32
What will you see after an air bag inflates?	32
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	33
Rear Seat Passengers	34
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions	34
Lap-Shoulder Belt	34
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults	37
Center Passenger Position	39
Lap Belt	40
Children	41
Infants and Young Children	41
Restraint Systems for Children	45
Where to Put the Restraint	48
Top Strap	48
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 Outside Seat Position	52
Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position	55
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	57
Older Children	60
Safety Belt Extender	63
Checking Your Restraint Systems	63
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	63
Section 2 Features and Controls	64
Windows	65
Manual Windows	66
Power Windows (If Equipped)	66
Auto-Down Switch	66
Lock Out Button	66
Keys	67
Door Locks	69
Power Door Locks	70
Door Ajar Reminder	70
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	70
Customizing the Automatic Door Locks	71
Delayed Locking	72
Rear Door Security Locks	72
Anti-Lockout Protection	73
Leaving Your Vehicle	73
Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)	74
Operation	75
Programmable Horn Chirp	76
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle	76
Battery Replacement	77
Trunk	78
Remote Trunk Release	79
Remote Trunk Release Lockout	79
Trunk Release Handle	80
Trap-Resistant Trunk Kit	80
Theft	81
Key in the Ignition	81
Parking at Night	81
Parking Lots	81
Passlock	82
New Vehicle "Break-In"	82
Ignition Positions	83
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	84
Starting Your Engine	84
Engine Coolant Heater (Option)	85
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater	86
Automatic Transaxle Operation	87
Second-Gear Start	90
Parking Brake	91
Shifting Into PARK (P)	92
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running	93
Torque Lock	93
Shifting Out of PARK (P)	94
Parking Over Things That Burn	94
Engine Exhaust	95
Running Your Engine While You're Parked	95
Horn	96
Tilt Wheel	96
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	97
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	97
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	98
Lamps On Reminder	98
Flash-to-Pass	98
Windshield Wipers	98
Windshield Washer	99
Cruise Control (If Equipped)	100
Setting Cruise Control	101
Resuming a Set Speed	101
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control	102
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control	102
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control	102
Using Cruise Control on Hills	102
Canceling Cruise Control	102
Erasing the Cruise Speed Memory	102
Exterior Lamps	103
Daytime Running Lamps	104
Automatic Light Control (ALC)	104
Headlamps Dim to Park	105
Delayed Headlamps	105
Fog Lamps (If Equipped)	106
Interior Lamps	106
Instrument Panel Brightness Control	106
Illuminated Entry/Exit System	107
Mirror Reading Lamps (If Equipped)	107
Three-Position Dome Lamp	107
Trunk Lamp	107
Battery Saver	107
Mirrors	108
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror	108
Manual Remote Control Rearview Mirrors	108
Power Remote Control Rearview Mirrors (If Equipped)	109
Convex Outside Mirror	109
Storage Compartments	110
Glove Box	110
Instrument Panel Cupholder	110
Center Console Storage Area	110
Center Console Cupholder	110
Rear Seat Cupholders	110
Convenience Net (If Equipped)	110
Ashtray and Cigarette Lighter	111
Sun Visors	111
Visor Vanity Mirror	111
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror (If Equipped)	111
Accessory Power Outlet	112
Garment Hook	113
Sunroof (Option)	114
The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System	115
Instrument Panel Cluster	117
Speedometer and Odometer	118
Trip Odometer	118
Tachometer	119
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	119
Safety Belt Reminder Light	120
Air Bag Readiness Light	121
Charging System Indicator Light	122
Brake System Warning Light	122
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	123
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	124
Low Coolant Warning Light	124
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)	125
If the Light Is Flashing	126
If the Light Is On Steady	126
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs	127
Oil Pressure Light	128
Check Oil Light	129
Passlock Warning Light	129
Cruise Light (If Equipped)	130
Low Washer Light	130
Service Vehicle Soon Light	130
Door Ajar Light	130
Fuel Gage	131
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems	132
Comfort Controls	133
Climate Control System with Air Conditioning	133
Fan Knob	133
Temperature Knob	133
Mode Knob	133
Mode Buttons	134
Air Conditioning	135
Heating	135
Defogging and Defrosting Windows	136
Rear Window Defogger	137
Ventilation System	137
Ventilation Tips	138
Audio Systems	138
Setting the Clock	139
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic Tone Control	139
Playing the Radio	139
Finding a Station	140
Setting Preset Stations	141
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	141
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	142
Using RDS	142
Finding RDS Stations	143
Finding a PTY Preset Station	143
RDS Messages	144
Radio Messages	145
Playing a Compact Disc	145
Compact Disc Messages	146
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player with Radio Data System (RDS) and Automatic Tone Control (If Equipped)	147
Playing the Radio	147
Finding a Station	147
Setting Preset Stations	148
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)	148
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)	149
Using RDS	149
Finding RDS Stations	150
Finding a PTY Station	150
RDS Messages	151
Radio Messages	152
Playing a Cassette Tape	152
Cassette Tape Messages	154
CD Adapter Kits	155
Playing a Compact Disc	155
Compact Disc Messages	156
Theft-Deterrent Feature	157
Understanding Radio Reception	157
AM	157
FM Stereo	157
Tips About Your Audio System	157
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player	158
Care of Your Compact Discs	160
Care of Your Compact Disc Player	160
Fixed Mast Antenna	160
Chime Level Adjustment	160
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road	161
Defensive Driving	162
Drunken Driving	163
Control of a Vehicle	166
Braking	166
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	167
Using Anti-Lock	168
Braking in Emergencies	168
Steering	169
Power Steering	169
Steering Tips	169
Driving on Curves	169
Steering in Emergencies	170
Off-Road Recovery	171
Passing	171
Loss of Control	173
Skidding	173
Driving at Night	174
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	175
Hydroplaning	176
Driving Through Deep Standing Water	177
Driving Through Flowing Water	177
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips	177
City Driving	178
Freeway Driving	179
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	180
Highway Hypnosis	181
Hill and Mountain Roads	182
Winter Driving	184
Driving on Snow or Ice	185
If You're Caught in a Blizzard	186
Recreational Vehicle Towing	188
Dinghy Towing	189
Dolly Towing	191
Loading Your Vehicle	192
Towing a Trailer	194
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer	195
Weight of the Trailer	195
Weight of the Trailer Tongue	196
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires	196
Hitches	197
Safety Chains	197
Trailer Brakes	197
Driving with a Trailer	198
Following Distance	198
Passing	198
Backing Up	198
Making Turns	199
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer	199
Driving On Grades	200
Parking on Hills	200
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill	201
Maintenance When Trailer Towing	201
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing	201
Section 5 Problems on the Road	202
Hazard Warning Flashers	203
Other Warning Devices	203
Jump Starting	204
Towing Your Vehicle	210
Engine Overheating	210
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	211
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine	212
Cooling System	213
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank	215
If a Tire Goes Flat	219
Changing a Flat Tire	219
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	220
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	222
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools	228
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools	229
Compact Spare Tire	230
If You're Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	231
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out	231
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care	232
Service	233
Doing Your Own Service Work	233
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	234
Fuel	234
Gasoline Octane	234
Gasoline Specifications	235
California Fuel	235
Additives	236
Fuels in Foreign Countries	236
Filling Your Tank	237
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	239
Checking Things Under the Hood	240
Hood Release	240
Engine Compartment Overview	242
Engine Oil	243
Checking Engine Oil	243
When to Add Engine Oil	244
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use	245
Engine Oil Additives	246
When to Change Engine Oil	246
What to Do with Used Oil	247
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	247
Automatic Transaxle Fluid	248
Engine Coolant	249
What to Use	250
Checking Coolant	251
Adding Coolant	252
Surge Tank Pressure Cap	253
Power Steering Fluid	253
When to Check Power Steering Fluid	253
How to Check Power Steering Fluid	253
What to Use	253
Windshield Washer Fluid	254
What to Use	254
Adding Washer Fluid	254
Brakes	255
Brake Fluid	255
What to Add	256
Brake Wear	257
Brake Pedal Travel	258
Brake Adjustment	258
Replacing Brake System Parts	258
Battery	259
Vehicle Storage	259
Bulb Replacement	260
Halogen Bulbs	260
Headlamps	260
Front Turn Signal Lamps	262
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL) (Interior Mounted)	262
Turn Signal/Tail/Stop/Back-Up Lamps	263
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	265
Tires	266
Inflation -- Tire Pressure	267
When to Check	267
How to Check	267
Tire Inspection and Rotation	268
When It's Time for New Tires	269
Buying New Tires	270
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	271
Treadwear	271
Traction -- AA, A, B, C	271
Temperature -- A, B, C	272
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	272
Wheel Replacement	272
Used Replacement Wheels	273
Tire Chains	274
Appearance Care	274
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	275
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet	275
Using Cleaner on Fabric	275
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems	276
Cleaning Vinyl	276
Cleaning Leather	276
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel	277
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components	277
Care of Safety Belts	277
Cleaning Glass Surfaces	277
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades	278
Weatherstrips	278
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	278
Washing Your Vehicle	278
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	279
Finish Care	279
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped)	280
Cleaning Tires	280
Sheet Metal Damage	280
Finish Damage	281
Underbody Maintenance	281
Chemical Paint Spotting	281
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	282
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	283
Engine Identification	283
Service Parts Identification Label	283
Electrical System	284
Add-On Electrical Equipment	284
Headlamp Wiring	284
Windshield Wipers	284
Power Windows and Other Power Options	284
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	285
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	285
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	288
Replacement Bulbs	290
Capacities and Specifications	291
Capacities	291
Engine Specifications	291
Wheel Nut Torque	291
Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity	291
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	291
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule	292
Introduction	293
Your Vehicle and the Environment	293
Maintenance Requirements	293
How This Section is Organized	294
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	295
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	295
Selecting the Right Schedule	295
Scheduled Maintenance	296
Short Trip/City Definition	296
Short Trip/City Intervals	296
Long Trip/Highway Definition	297
Long Trip/Highway Intervals	297
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance	298
Footnotes	298
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance	310
Footnotes	310
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	317
At Each Fuel Fill	317
Engine Oil Level Check	317
Engine Coolant Level Check	317
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check	317
At Least Once a Month	317
Tire Inflation Check	317
Cassette Deck Service	317
At Least Twice a Year	318
Restraint System Check	318
Wiper Blade Check	318
Weatherstrip Lubrication	318
Automatic Transaxle Inspection	318
At Least Once a Year	319
Key Lock Cylinders Service	319
Body Lubrication Service	319
Starter Switch Check	319
Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check	320
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check	320
Parking Brake and Automatic Transaxle PARK (P) Mechanism Check	321
Underbody Flushing Service	321
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	322
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	322
Exhaust System Inspection	322
Fuel System Inspection	323
Engine Cooling System Inspection	323
Throttle System Inspection	323
Brake System Inspection	323
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	324
Part E: Maintenance Record	326
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information	330
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	331
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	333
Customer Assistance Offices	333
United States	333
Canada	334
All Overseas Locations	334
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U. S. Virgin Islands)	334
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	334
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program	335
Canadian Roadside Assistance	337
Courtesy Transportation	337
Plan Ahead When Possible	337
Transportation Options	338
Shuttle Service	338
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement	338
Courtesy Rental Vehicle	338
Additional Program Information	338
Warranty Information	339
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT	339
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT	340
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS	340
SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION	341
Service Manuals	341
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual	341
Service Bulletins	341
Owner's Information	341