Chevrolet 2008 Malibu, Owner'S Manual

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Shifting Out of Park
Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift
lock control system. You have to apply your regular
brake first and then press the shift lever button
before you can shift from PARK (P). See Automatic
Transmission Operation (Four Speed Transmission)
on page 2-28 or Automatic Transmission Operation
(Six Speed Transmission) on page 2-30.
If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure
on the shift lever and push the shift lever all the way
into PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then
press the shift lever button and move the shift lever
into the gear you wish.
Parking Over Things That Burn
{
CAUTION:
Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust
parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not
park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other
things that can burn.
Engine Exhaust
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CAUTION:
Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas
carbon monoxide (CO), which you cannot see or
smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death.
You might have exhaust coming in if:
•
The exhaust system sounds strange or
different.
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Your vehicle gets rusty underneath.
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Your vehicle was damaged in a collision.
•
Your vehicle was damaged when driving
over high points on the road or over road
debris.
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Repairs were not done correctly.
•
Your vehicle or the exhaust system has
been modified improperly.
If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your
vehicle:
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Drive it only with all the windows down to
blow out any CO.
•
Have your vehicle fixed immediately.
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