Chevrolet 1999 Malibu, Owner'S Manual

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Parking Lots
If you park in a lot where someone will be watching
your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys.
But what if you have to leave your key?
D If possible, park in a busy, well lit area.
D Put your valuables in a storage area, like your
trunk or glove box. Be sure to close and lock the
storage area.
D Close all windows.
D Move the trunk release lockout switch to the
ON position.
D Lock the glove box.
D Lock all the doors except the driver’s.
D If your vehicle has a remote keyless entry system,
take the transmitter with you.
Passlock
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Your vehicle is equipped with the Passlock
theft
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deterrent system.
Passlock is a passive theft
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deterrent system. Passlock
enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a
valid key. If a correct key is not used or the ignition lock
cylinder is tampered with, fuel is disabled.
During normal operation, the THEFT SYSTEM light
will go off approximately five seconds after the key is
turned to the ON ignition position.
If the THEFT SYSTEM light flashes, wait until the light
stops flashing before starting the engine.
In an emergency, call the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance
Center at 1
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800
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CHEV
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USA
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(1
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800
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243
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8872).
(In Canada, call 1
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800
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268
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6800.)