ABS CHEVROLET MALIBU 1998 Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in
spurts
-- heavy acceleration followed by heavy
braking
-- rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a
mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between
hard stops. Your brakes
will wear out much faster if you
do a lot of heavy braking. If you keep pace with the
traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking. That means
better braking and longer brake life.
If your engine ever stops while you’re driving, brake
normally but don’t pump your brakes. If you do, the
pedal may get harder
to push down. If your engine
stops,
you will still have some power brake assist. But
you will use it when
you brake. Once the power assist is
used up,
it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal
will be harder to push.
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)
Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS). ABS is an
advanced electronic braking system that will help
prevent
a braking skid.
If there’s a problem with the anti-lock brake system, this
warning light will stay on.
See “Anti-Lock Brake
System Warning Light” in
the Index.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine You slam on the brakes. Here’s what happens with ABS.
A computer senses that wheels are slowing down. If one
of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer will
separately work the brakes at each front wheel and at
both rear wheels.
The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure faster
than
any driver could. The computer is programmed to
make the
most of available tire and road conditions.
Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say the road is wet.
You’re driving safely. Suddenly
an animal jumps out in
front
of you.
You can steer around the obstacle while braking hard.
As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates on
wheel speed and controls braking pressure accordingly.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Of course, traction is reduced when water, snow, ice,
gravel or other material is on the road. For safety, you’ll
want to slow down and adjust your driving to these
conditions. It is important to slow down on slippery surfaces because stopping distance will be longer and
vehicle control more limited.
While driving on a surface with reduced traction, try
your best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration or
braking (including engine braking by shifting to
a lower
gear). Any sudden changes could cause the tires to slide.
You may not realize the surface is slippery until your
vehicle is skidding. Learn to recognize warning
clues
-- such as enough water, ice or packed snow on
the road to make a “mirrored surface”
-- and slow
down when you have any doubt.
Remember: Any anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps
avoid only the braking skid.
Driving at Night
Night driving is more dangerous than day driving. One
reason
is that some drivers are likely to be impaired -- by
alcohol or
drugs, with night vision problems, or by fatigue.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Parking on Hills
You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer
attached, on a hill. If something goes wrong, your rig
could start to move. People can be injured, and both
your vehicle and the trailer can be damaged.
But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here’s
how to
do it:
1. Apply your regular brakes, but don’t shift into
PARK (P) yet.
2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer wheels.
3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the
regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load.
4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your parking
5. Release the regular brakes.
brake
and shift into PARK
(P).
When You Are Ready to Leave After
Parking on a Hill
1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down
while
you:
0 Start your engine;
0 Shift into a gear; and
0 Release the parking brake.
2. Let up on the brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks.

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5. Carefully remove the backplate by gently pulling up on the two upper and two lower tabs.
6. Gently wiggle the bulbs to remove them from the
socket. Replace the bulb.
8.
Reverse the steps to reassemble the backplate and
attach the taillamp assembly to the vehicle.
Make sure that all four tabs of the backplate
are
securely fastened to the taillamp assembly before
installing it on the vehicle.
When securing the lamp assembly back into place,
align the assembly so that the trunk lid doesn’t
contact
it.
Dome Lamp
To change your dome lamp bulb, grasp the center front
and center rear portion
of the housing and squeeze
firmly but gently. The housing should come
off.
If this doesn’t work, you may need to use a small
flat-head screwdriver under the side
of the housing to
help pry it off.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Appearance Care Materials Chart
PART NUMBER
994954
1050172
1050173
1050174
1050214
1050427
1052870
I 1052918””
1 1052925
I 1052929
SIZE DESCRIPTION
23 in. x 25 in. Polishing; Cloth - Wax Treated
16
oz. (0.473 L) I Tar and Road Oil Remover
16
oz. (0.473 L) I Chrome Cleaner and Polish
16
oz. (0.473 L) I White Sidewall Tire Cleaner
32
oz. (0.946 L) Vinyl Cleaner
23
oz. (0.680 L) Glass Cleaner
16
02. (0.473 L) Wash Wax Concentrate
8 oz. (0.237 L) Armor All“ Protectant
-
USAGE
Exterior polishing cloth
emoves tar, road oil and asphalt
Use on chrome, stainless steel, nickel, copper and
brass
Removes soil and black marks from whitewalls
Cleans vinyl tops, upholstery and convertible tops Removes dirt, grime, smoke and fingerprints
Cleans and lightly waxes
Protects leather, wood, acrylics, Plexiglas
TM, plastic,
rubber and vinvl
16
oz. (0.473 L)
16 oz. (0.473 L) Wheel Cleaner Spray on and rinse with water
8 oz. (0.237 L) Capture Dry Spot Remover
Attracts, absorbs and removes soils
16
oz. (0.473 L) Armor All” Cleaner Cleans and shines a varietv of surface tvDes
Multi-Purpose Interior Cleans carpets, seats, interior trim, door\
panels
Cleaner and floor mats I I I d
I 12345721 I 2.5 sq. ft. I Synthetic Chamois I Shines vehicle without scratching 1
.,A
12345725 12 oz. (0.354 L) Silicone Tire Shine Spray on tire shine
12377964
See your General Motors
Parts Department for these products. **Not recommended for use on ins\
trument panel vinyl.
16
oz. (0.473 L) Surface Cleaner Removes contaminants, blemishes and swirl marks
12377984
16 oz. (0.473 L) Cleaner Wax Removes light scratches and oxidation a\
nd protects finish
12377966 16
oz. (0.473 L) Finish Enhancer Removes dust, fingerprints and surface contaminan\
ts
See “Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.
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