Chevrolet 2009 Malibu Automobile User Manual


 
When It Is Time for New Tires .......................5-67
Buying New Tires .........................................5-68
Different Size Tires and Wheels ......................5-70
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ..........................5-70
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ..................5-72
Wheel Replacement ......................................5-72
Tire Chains ..................................................5-74
If a Tire Goes Flat ........................................5-75
Changing a Flat Tire .....................................5-76
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ................5-77
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire ................................................5-79
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............5-85
Compact Spare Tire ......................................5-89
Appearance Care ............................................5-90
Interior Cleaning ...........................................5-90
Fabric/Carpet ...............................................5-91
Leather .......................................................5-92
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic
Surfaces ..................................................5-92
Care of Safety Belts ......................................5-93
Weatherstrips ...............................................5-93
Washing Your Vehicle ...................................5-93
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses .....................5-94
Finish Care ..................................................5-94
Windshield and Wiper Blades .........................5-95
Aluminum Wheels .........................................5-95
Tires ...........................................................5-96
Sheet Metal Damage .....................................5-96
Finish Damage .............................................5-96
Underbody Maintenance ................................5-97
Chemical Paint Spotting .................................5-97
Vehicle Identification ......................................5-97
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) .................5-97
Service Parts Identification Label .....................5-98
Electrical System ............................................5-98
Add-On Electrical Equipment ..........................5-98
Windshield Wiper Fuses ................................5-98
Power Windows and Other Power Options .......5-98
Fuses .........................................................5-99
Instrument Panel Fuse Block ..........................5-99
Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...................5-102
Rear Compartment Fuse Block .....................5-105
Capacities and Specifications ........................5-108
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
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