snow chains CHEVROLET MALIBU 2009 7.G Owners Manual

Run the engine for short periods only as needed to
keep warm, but be careful.
To save fuel, run the engine for only short periods as
needed to warm the vehicle and then shut the engine off
and close the window most of the way to save heat.
Repeat this until help arrives but only when you feel
really uncomfortable from the cold. Moving about
to keep warm also helps.
If it takes some time for help to arrive, now and then
when you run the engine, push the accelerator
pedal slightly so the engine runs faster than the idle
speed. This keeps the battery charged to restart
the vehicle and to signal for help with the headlamps.
Do this as little as possible to save fuel.
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand,
Mud, Ice, or Snow
Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the
vehicle when stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
SeeRocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out on page 4-20.If the vehicle has a traction system, it can often help to
free a stuck vehicle. Refer to the vehicle’s traction
system in the Index. If stuck too severely for the traction
system to free the vehicle, turn the traction system off
and use the rocking method.
{CAUTION:
If you let your vehicle’s tires spin at high speed,
they can explode, and you or others could be
injured. The vehicle can overheat, causing an
engine compartment re or other damage. Spin
the wheels as little as possible and avoid going
above 35 mph (55 km/h) as shown on the
speedometer.
For information about using tire chains on the vehicle,
seeTire Chains on page 5-74.
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Services Provided
Emergency Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel
for the vehicle to get to the nearest service station.
Lock-Out Service:Service is provided to unlock the
vehicle if you are locked out. A remote unlock may be
available if you have OnStar
®. For security reasons,
the driver must present identication before this
service is given.
Emergency Tow From a Public Road or Highway:
Tow to the nearest Chevrolet dealer for warranty
service, or if the vehicle was in a crash and cannot
be driven. Assistance is also given when the vehicle
is stuck in the sand, mud, or snow.
Flat Tire Change:Service is provided to change a
at tire with the spare tire. The spare tire, if equipped,
must be in good condition and properly inated.
It is the owner’s responsibility for the repair or
replacement of the tire if it is not covered by the
warranty.
Battery Jump Start:Service is provided to jump
start a dead battery.
Trip Interruption Benets and Assistance:If your
trip is interrupted due to a warranty failure, incidental
expenses may be reimbursed during the 5 years/
100,000 miles (160 000 km) Powertrain warranty
period. Items considered are hotel, meals, and
rental car.
Services Not Included in Roadside
Assistance
Impound towing caused by violation of any laws.
Legal nes.
Mounting, dismounting or changing of snow tires,
chains, or other traction devices.
Towing or services for vehicles driven on a
non-public road or highway.
Services Specic to Canadian
Purchased Vehicles
Fuel delivery:Reimbursement is approximately
$5 Canadian. Diesel fuel delivery may be restricted.
Propane and other fuels are not provided through
this service.
Lock-Out Service:Vehicle registration is required.
Trip Routing Service:Detailed maps of North
America are provided when requested either with the
most direct route or the most scenic route. There
is a limit of six requests per year. Additional travel
information is also available. Allow three weeks for
delivery.
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Shifting
Out of Park................................................2-34
Shifting Into Park............................................2-33
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-7
Spare Tire
Compact....................................................5-89
Installing....................................................5-79
Removing...................................................5-77
Storing.......................................................5-85
Specications and Capacities..........................5-108
Speedometer..................................................3-30
Split Folding Rear Seat....................................1-10
Start Vehicle, Remote....................................... 2-7
Starting the Engine.........................................2-24
Steering........................................................4-10
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................3-89
Steering Wheel, Tilt and Telescopic..................... 3-6
Storage Areas
Center Console...........................................2-50
Convenience Net.........................................2-51
Cupholders.................................................2-50
Driver Storage Compartment.........................2-51
Front Storage Area......................................2-50
Glove Box..................................................2-50
Instrument Panel.........................................2-50
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................4-19
Sun Visors.....................................................2-17
Sunroof.........................................................2-51T
Tachometer....................................................3-30
Taillamps
Turn Signal, and Stoplamps..........................5-48
Telescopic Wheel.............................................. 3-6
Text Telephone (TTY) Users............................... 7-6
Theft-Deterrent Feature....................................3-89
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-18
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-18
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer............2-19
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation................................................2-20
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Time, Setting..................................................3-57
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-37
Tires.............................................................5-51
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..........................5-95
Buying New Tires........................................5-68
Chains.......................................................5-74
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-76
Cleaning....................................................5-96
Compact Spare...........................................5-89
Different Size..............................................5-70
High-Speed Operation..................................5-60
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-75
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-59
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