power steering CHEVROLET MALIBU 1998 Owners Manual

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The driver's window switch has an auto-down feature.
This switch is labeled AUTO. Push the top of the switch
partway, and the driver's window will open a small
amount. If the switch is pushed all the way, the window
will go all the way down.
To stop the window while it is lowering, push the switch
forward.
To raise the window, push and hold the
switch forward.
Lock Out Switch
The driver's power window controls also include a
lock-out switch.
Press LOCK OUT to stop front and
rear passengers from using their window switches. The
driver can still control all the windows with the lock
on. Press the
LOCK OUT button again for normal
window operation.
Horn
You can sound the horn by pressing the horn symbol on
your steering wheel.
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A tilt steering wheel allows you to adjust the steering
wheel before you drive.
You can also raise it to the highest level to give your
legs more room when
you exit and enter the vehicle.
To tilt the wheel, hold the steering wheel and pull the
lever toward you.
Move the steering wheel to a comfortable level, then
release the lever to lock the wheel in place.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need
to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease
stopping distance.
If you get too close to the vehicle in
front of you, you won’t have time to apply your brakes
if that vehicle suddenly slows or stops. Always leave
enough room up ahead to stop, even though you have
anti-lock brakes.
Using Anti-Lock
Don’t pump the brakes. Just hold the brake pedal down
firmly and let anti-lock work for you. You may feel a
slight brake pedal pulsation or notice some noise, but
this is normal.
Braking in Emergencies
With anti-lock, you can steer and brake at the same
time. In many emergencies, steering can help you more
than even the very best braking.
Steering
Power Steering
If you lose power steering assist because the engine
stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but
it will take much more effort.
Steering Tips
Driving on Curves
It’s important to take curves at a reasonable speed.
A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents mentioned on
the news happen
on curves. Here’s why:
Experienced driver or beginner, each of
us is subject to
the same laws of physics when driving on curves. The
traction of the tires against the road surface makes it
possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn
the front wheels. If there’s no traction, inertia will keep
the vehicle going in the same direction. If you’ve ever
tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you’ll understand this\
.
The traction you can get in a curve depends on the
condition of your tires and the road surface, the angle at
which the curve is banked, and your speed.
While you’re
in
a curve, speed is the one factor you can control.
Suppose you’re steering through a sharp curve. Then you
suddenly accelerate. Both control systems
-- steering and
acceleration
-- have to do their work where the tires meet
the road. Adding the sudden acceleration can demand too
much of those places.
You can lose control.
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Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information,
and then it
shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your
vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
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6-23
6-24
6-25
6- 26
6-30 Service
Fuel
Fuels in Foreign Countries
Filling Your Tank
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
Checking Things Under the Hood
Engine Oil
Air Cleaner
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Engine Coolant
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
Thermostat
Power Steering Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid
Brakes
Battery 6-3
1
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6-46
6-48
6-49
6-50
6-5 1 6-53
6-54
6-55
6-6
1
6-62
6-62
6-63
6-63 Bulb Replacement
Tires Appearance Care
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
Care of Safety Belts
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped)
Finish Damage Appearance Care Materials Chart
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Electrical System
Replacement Bulbs Capacities and Specifications
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
Vehicle Dimensions

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When you open the hood, you’ll see:
A. Engine Coolant Surge Tank
B. Engine Oil Fill Cap
C. Engine Oil Dipstick
D. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
E. Brake Fluid Reservoir
F. Air Cleaner
G. Battery
H. Windshield Washer
Fluid Reservoir
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3100 (CODE M) Engine
When you open the hood, you’ll see:
A. Engine Coolant Surge Tank
B . Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
C. Engine Oil Fill Cap
D. Engine Oil Dipstick
E. Brake Fluid Reservoir
F. Air Cleaner
G. Battery
H. Windshield Washer
Fluid Reservoir

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When the engine compartment is cool, wipe the cap and
the top
of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and
wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. Replace the cap and
completely tighten it. Then remove the cap again and
look at the fluid level on the dipstick.
The level should be at the
FULL COLD mark. If
necessary, add only enough fluid to bring the level up to
the mark.
What to Use
To determine what kind of fluid to use, see
“Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the Index.
Always use the proper fluid. Failure
to use the proper
fluid can cause leaks and damage
hoses and seals.
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
It is not necessary to regularly check power steering
fluid unless you suspect there
is a leak in the system or
you hear an unusual noise.
A fluid loss in this system
could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected
and repaired.

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Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should
be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each
spring and fall). You should let your dealer’s service
department or other qualified service center do these
jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed
at once.
Proper procedures to perform these services may be
found in a service manual. See “Service and Owner
Publications” in the Index.
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering
system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of
wear or lack
of lubrication. Inspect the power steering
lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive
axle boot seals
for damage, tears or leakage. Replace
seals if necessary.
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body
near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged,
missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams,
holes, loose connections or other conditions which could
cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let
exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust”
in
the Index.
Engine Cooling System Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are
cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
fittings and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the outside
of the radiator and air conditioning condenser.
To help
ensure proper operation, a pressure test of the cooling
system and pressure cap
is recommended at least
once a year.

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and Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name,
part number or specification may be obtained from
your dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
Hydraulic Brake System
FLUIDLUBRICANT
Engine Oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certified For
Gasoline Engines “Starburst”
symbol of the proper viscosity.
To
determine the preferred viscosity
for your vehicle’s engine, see “Engine Oil” in the Index.
50/50 mixture of clean water
(preferably distilled) and use only
GM Goodwrench@ DEX-COOL@
or Havoline’ DEX-COOL@
Coolant. See “Engine Coolant”
in
the Index.
Delco Supreme
11 @ Brake Fluid
(GM Part
No. 12377967 or
equivalent DOT-3 Brake Fluid).
USAGE
Power Steering
System
Automatic
Transaxle
Key Lock
Cylinders
Windshield
Washer Solvent
Hood Latch
Assembly, Secondary Latch,
Pivots, Spring
Anchor and
Release Pawl
Hood and Door
Hinges
Weatherstrip Conditioning
FLUIDLUBRICANT
GM Power Steering Fluid (GM
Part No. 1052884
- 1 pint,
105001
7 - 1 quart, or equivalent).
DEXRON@-IIT Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Multi-Pu ose Lubricant,
Superlube
% (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent
(GM Part No. 1051515) or
equivalent.
Lubriplate@ Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part
No. 12346293 or
equivalent) or lubricant meeting
requirements of
NLGI # 2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Multi-Pu ose Lubricant, Superlube
% (GM Part
No. 12346241 or equivalent).
Dielectric Silicone Grease
(GM
Part No. 12345579 or equivalent).
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............................. 2-44
DoorLocks
................................... 2-5
Option Fuses
................................ 6-55
Remote Control Mirror
........................ 2-40
Seat
......................................... 1-3
Steering
..................................... 4-9
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-24
Windows
................................... 2-27
Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts
.................... 1 - 19
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-2
Publications. Service and Owner
................... 8-12
Radiator
..................................... 5 . 17
Radio Reception
................................ 3-21
Rain. Driving
In ................................ 4- 16
Door Security Locks
........................... 2-5
Outside Seat Position
.......................... 1-27
Safety Belt Comfort Guides
..................... 1-30
Seatpassengers
.............................. 1-27
Radios
........................................ 3-6
Rear
Towing
..................................... 5-11
Window Defogger
............................. 3-5
Rearview Mirror
................................ 2-39
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-4
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............... 7-35
Recreational Vehicle Towing
...................... 4-28
Inside
Daymight
............................. 2-39 Refrigerants. Air Conditioning
.................... 6-62
Remote Cassette Tape Player
...................... 3-18
Remote Trunk Release
................................ 2-10
Trunk Release Lockout ........................ 2-10
Bulbs
...................................... 6-61
Parts ....................................... 6-63
Wheel ...................................... 6-43
Replacement
Replacing Safety Belts
........................... 1-52
Reporting Safety Defects
......................... 8-10
Restraints Checking
................................... 1-52
Child
....................................... 1-37
Head
........................................ 1-5
Replacing Parts After a Crash
................... 1-52
Systemcheck
................................ 7-30
Reverse. Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-19
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-20
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 8-5
Roadside Assistance. Canadian
..................... 8-7
Rocking Your Vehicle
........................... 5-34
Rotation. Tires
................................. 6-39
Safety Belt Extender
............................ 1-52
Safety Belt Reminder Light
................... 2.51. 1-7
Safety Belts
.................................... 1-6
Adults ...................................... 1-11
Care ....................................... 6-48

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Speedometer
................................... 2-49
SRS ......................................... 1-20
Stains, Cleaning
................................ 6-46
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7-3 1
Starting Your Engine
............................ 2- 14
Steam
........................................ 5-12
Steering
....................................... 4-9
In Emergencies
............................... 4- 10
Power
....................................... 4-9
Tips
......................................... 4-9
Wheel, Tilt
.................................. 2-28
Storage Compartments
........................... 2-41
Storage, Vehicle
................................ 6-30
Stuck:
In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow .................. 5-33
Sun Visors
.................................... 2-44
Sunroof
....................................... 2-45
Supplemental Restraint System
.................... 1-20
Coolant
..................................... 5-15
How to Add Coolant
.......................... 5-17
Surge Tank Pressure Cap
......................... 6-23
Symbols, Vehicle
................................ vm
Synchronization ................................. 2-9
...
Tachometer .................................. 2-50
Taillamp Bulb Replacement
....................... 6-34
TapePlayerCare
............................... 3-22
Theft
......................................... 2-11 Theft-Deterrent Feature.
CD Player ................ 3-19
Thermostat
.................................... 6-23
Third Gear. Automatic Transaxle
................... 2-21
Tilt Steering Wheel
............................. 2-28
Time. Setting the
................................. 3-6
Tire Chains
.................................... 6-45
TireLoading
................................... 4-30
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-30
Tires
......................................... 6-37
Alignment and Balance
........................ 6-43
BuyingNew
................................. 6-41
Chains
..................................... 6-43
ChangingaFlat
.............................. 5-22
Cleaning
.................................... 6-51
Compact Spare
............................... 5-32
Inflation
.................................... 6-38
Inflation Check ............................... 7-29
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-39
Loading
.................................... 4-30
Pressure
.................................... 6-38
Temperature
................................. 6-43
Traction
.................................... 6-42
Treadwe
ar ................................... 6-42
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-42
Used Replacement Wheel
...................... 6-44
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-40
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-43
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-40
THEFTLOCK
................................ 3-19
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