2004 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 92

Notice: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery or damaging your starter. 2. If your engine won't start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for not more than 15 seconds at a time. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. Notice: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way the engine operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you do not, your engine might not perform properly. Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal If your vehicle has this feature, you can change the position of the throttle and brake pedals. This feature is designed for shorter drivers, since the pedals cannot move farther away from the standard position, but can move rearward for better pedal reach. The vehicle must be in PARK (P) or have the ignition off for this feature to operate. If the system senses unusually high resistance while the pedals are being adjusted, such as a drivers foot pushing the brake pedal, it is designed to disable the switch. Simply remove the obstruction and try to adjust the pedals again. The switch used to adjust the pedals is located on the left side of the instrument panel. 2-24