Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-
14584249) - 2021 - CRC - 4/23/20
246 Vehicle Care
1. Make sure the lamps, features, and
accessories are turned off.
2. Turn the ignition off and remove the
key, if equipped.
For vehicles equipped with the 2.0L engine:
1. Loosen the negative battery cable nut (1).
2. Remove the negative battery cable
clamp (2) from the negative battery post.
3. Cover the negative battery cable clamp,
and negative battery post with a
non-conductive material to prevent any
contact with the negative battery cable.
Negative Battery Cable Reconnection
Caution
When reconnecting the battery:
.
Use the original nut from the vehicle
to secure the negative battery cable.
Do not use a different nut. If you
need a replacement nut, see your
dealer.
.
Tighten the nut with a hand tool. Do
not use an impact wrench or power
tools to tighten the nut.
The vehicle could be damaged if these
guidelines are not followed.
Caution
Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion
inhibitors on the nut that secures the
negative battery cable to the vehicle. This
could damage the vehicle.
For vehicles equipped with the 2.0L engine:
1. Install the negative battery cable clamp
to the negative battery post.
2. Tighten the negative battery cable nut.
3. Turn the ignition on.
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock
Control Function Check
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Warning
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the
vehicle moves, you or others could be
injured.
1. Before starting this check, be sure there
is enough room around the vehicle.
It should be parked on a level surface.
2. Apply the parking brake. Be ready to
apply the regular brake immediately if
the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the ignition on,
but do not start the engine. Without
applying the regular brake, try to move
the shift lever out of P (Park) with
normal effort. If the shift lever moves
out of P (Park), contact your dealer for
service.
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