2004 Chevrolet Malibu Owners Manual

Tachometer .................................................... 3-33
Taillamps

Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps ...... 5-47

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Theft-Deterrent, Radio .................................... 3-115
Theft-Deterrent Systems ................................... 2-18
Content Theft-Deterrent ................................ 2-18
PASS-Key® III+ ........................................... 2-20
PASS-Key® III+ Operation ............................. 2-20
Throttle, Adjustable .......................................... 2-24
Tilt Wheel ........................................................ 3-7
Tips and Trouble ........................................... 3-108
Tire Changing Tools ........................................ 5-67
Tire Inflation Check ........................................... 6-9
Tire Sidewall Labeling ...................................... 5-50
Tire Size ....................................................... 5-54
Tire Terminology and Definitions ........................ 5-55
Tires ............................................................. 5-50
Buying New Tires ........................................ 5-60
Chains ....................................................... 5-64
Changing a Flat Tire .................................... 5-66
Compact Spare Tire ..................................... 5-77
If a Tire Goes Flat ....................................... 5-65
Inflation - Tire Pressure ................................ 5-57
Inspection and Rotation ................................ 5-58
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ......................... 5-61
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ................. 5-62
Wheel Replacement ..................................... 5-62
When It Is Time for New Tires ...................... 5-59
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater .................... 2-26

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Top Strap ...................................................... 1-42
Top Strap Anchor Location ............................... 1-43
Torque Lock ................................................... 2-31
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires .................. 4-43
Towing

Recreational Vehicle ..................................... 4-31
Towing a Trailer .......................................... 4-40
Your Vehicle ............................................... 4-31

Traction

Enhanced Traction System (ETS) .................... 4-9
Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Active Light .... 3-38
Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Warning

Light

...................................................... 3-37
Trailer Brakes ................................................. 4-43
Transaxle

Fluid, Automatic ........................................... 5-23
Transaxle Operation, Automatic ......................... 2-27
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit

Repair Manual ............................................ 7-12
Transportation Options ...................................... 7-8
Trip Odometer ................................................ 3-33
Trunk ............................................................ 2-13
Trunk Lamp ................................................... 3-19
Turn and Lane-Change Signals .......................... 3-8
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ........................... 3-8
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer .................. 4-45

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Understanding Radio Reception ....................... 3-116
Uniform Tire Quality Grading ............................ 5-61
United States – Customer Assistance .................. 7-5
Used Replacement Wheels .............................. 5-63
Using Cleaner on Fabric .................................. 5-79
Using HomeLink® ........................................... 2-43
Using Song List / R Mode ............................. 3-94

Vehicle

Control ........................................................ 4-5
Damage Warnings ........................................... iv Loading ...................................................... 4-34
Service Soon Light ...................................... 3-44
Symbols ......................................................... iv

Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data

Records ..................................................... 7-10

Vehicle Identification

Number (VIN) ............................................. 5-86
Service Parts Identification Label ................... 5-86
Vehicle Storage .............................................. 5-39
Ventilation Adjustment ...................................... 3-30
Video Screen ................................................. 3-99
Visors ........................................................... 2-17

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators ................ 3-31
Warnings

DIC Warnings and Messages ........................ 3-50
Hazard Warning Flashers ............................... 3-6
Other Warning Devices .................................. 3-7
Safety and Symbols ......................................... iii Vehicle Damage .............................................. iv Washing Your Vehicle ...................................... 5-81
Weight of the Trailer ........................................ 4-41
Weight of the Trailer Tongue ............................. 4-42
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use ........................ 5-18
What to Do with Used Oil ................................ 5-21
What to Use .......................................... 5-24, 5-34
Wheels

Alignment and Tire Balance .......................... 5-62
Replacement ............................................... 5-62
When to Add Engine Oil .................................. 5-18
When to Change Engine Oil (GM Oil Life

System) ..................................................... 5-20
When to Check .............................................. 5-57
When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ..... 5-22
When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking

on a Hill ..................................................... 4-46
Where to Put the Restraint ............................... 1-41
Why Safety Belts Work .................................... 1-11

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Window Lockout ............................................. 2-17
Windows ....................................................... 2-16
Power ........................................................ 2-17
Windshield Washer ......................................... 3-10
Fluid .......................................................... 5-34

Windshield Wiper

Blade Replacement ...................................... 5-49
Fuses ........................................................ 5-87
Windshield Wipers ............................................ 3-9
Winter Driving ................................................ 4-26

XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System .............. 3-119
XM™ Satellite Radio Service (48 Contiguous

US States) ....................... 3-59, 3-70, 3-83, 3-116

Your Vehicle and the Environment ....................... 6-2

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