turn signal bulb CHEVROLET MALIBU 2001 5.G Owners Manual

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As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows flash
rapidly, a signal bulb may be burned out and other
drivers won't see your turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the arrows don't go on at all when you
signal a turn, check for burned
-out bulbs and then check
the fuse. See ªFuses and Circuit Breakersº in the Index.
Headlamps
The headlamp control is on the turn
signal/multifunction lever.
Turn the headlamp control to this symbol to turn
on the following:

Parking Lamps

Sidemarker Lamps

Taillamps

License Plate Lamps

Instrument Panel Lights
Turn the headlamp control to this symbol to turn on
the following:

Headlamps

Parking Lamps

Sidemarker Lamps

Taillamps

License Plate Lamps

Instrument Panel Lights
Turning the headlamp control to AUTO will provide for
automatic operation of the headlamps, taillamps and
parking lamps. For more information see ªAutomatic
Light Controlº later in this section.

4-37 Making Turns
NOTICE:
Making very sharp turns while trailering could
cause the trailer to come in contact with the
vehicle. Your vehicle could be damaged. Avoid
making very sharp turns while trailering.
When you're turning with a trailer, make wider turns
than normal. Do this so your trailer won't strike
soft shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees or other
objects. Avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. Signal well
in advance.
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle may need
additional wiring. Check with your dealer. The arrows
on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal
a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, the trailer
lamps will also flash, telling other drivers you're about
to turn, change lanes or stop.
When towing a trailer, the arrows on your instrument
panel will flash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer
are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers behind you
are seeing your signal when they are not. It's important
to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are
still working.

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Bulb Replacement
This section describes bulb changing procedures for
some of your interior and exterior lamps. For bulb sizes,
see ªReplacement Bulbsº in the Index. For any bulbs
not listed in this section, contact your dealer's
service department.
Halogen Bulbs
CAUTION:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure to read and
follow the instructions on the bulb package.
Headlamps
A. Front Turn Signal
B. High
-Beam Headlamp
C. Low
-Beam Headlamp

6-32 Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement
The front turn signal bulbs can be accessed by removing
the headlamp assembly as described in the previous bulb
replacement procedure.
1. Once the headlamp assembly has been removed,
press the tab on the white socket while twisting it
less than one
-quarter turn counterclockwise and
pull it out.2. Remove the old bulb and replace it with a new one.
3. Turn the socket back into place.
4. Return the lamp assembly to its original position. Be
sure to line up the holes in the lamp assembly to the
round ends of the mounting pins.
5. Press down on the two latches to hook in the
lamp assembly.
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)
(Interior Mounted)
1. Open the trunk and locate the CHMSL housing on
the underside of the rear window shelf.
2. Twist the socket one
-quarter turn counterclockwise
to remove it.
3. Gently remove burned out bulb and replace with a
new one.
4. Turn the socket back into place.