Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid 2008, Owner'S Manual

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This schedule is for vehicles that:
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carry passengers and cargo within recommended
limits. You will find these limits on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See
Loading Your
Vehicle on page 4-20 .
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are driven on reasonable road surfaces within legal
driving limits.
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use the recommended fuel. See Gasoline Octane
on page 5-6 .
The services in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4
should be performed when indicated. See Additional
Required Services on page 6-6 and Maintenance
Footnotes on page 6-7 for further information.
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CAUTION:
Performing maintenance work on a vehicle can
be dangerous. In trying to do some jobs, you
can be seriously injured. Do your own
maintenance work only if you have the
required know-how and the proper tools and
equipment for the job. If you have any doubt,
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see your dealer/retailer to have a qualified
technician do the work. See
Doing Your Own
Service Work on page 5-4 .
Some maintenance services can be complex. So,
unless you are technically qualified and have the
necessary equipment, you should have your dealer/
retailer do these jobs.
When you go to your dealer/retailer for your service
needs, you will know that trained and supported service
technicians will perform the work using genuine parts.
If you want to purchase service information, see Service
Publications Ordering Information on page 7-15 .
Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 tells you what
should be checked, when to check it, and what you can
easily do to help keep your vehicle in good condition.
The proper replacement parts, fluids, and lubricants to
use are listed in
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
on page 6-12 and Maintenance Replacement Parts
on page 6-13 . When your vehicle is serviced, make sure
these are used. All parts should be replaced and all
necessary repairs done before you or anyone else
drives the vehicle. We recommend the use of genuine
parts from your dealer/retailer.
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