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How To Remove Scoreboard Gauge Fuel Cover Malibu 98

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Owner's Manual - Page 13

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Owner's Manual - Page 14

... the engine coolant, not the coolant level. Stop the vehicle, switch off the ignition and let the engine cool. Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the engine is not at its proper level or mixture, the gauge indication will be accurate. 14 E FUEL FILL 12 / F C H If the coolant is running or hot.

Owner's Manual - Page 39

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Owner's Manual - Page 80

...not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other damage. When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerator before or during starting the engine. Only use the accelerator when... standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of fire or other dry ground cover. For more information on starting is controlled by the spark ignition system.

Owner's Manual - Page 123

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Owner's Manual - Page 132

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Owner's Manual - Page 134

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Owner's Manual - Page 146

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Owner's Manual - Page 148

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Owner's Manual - Page 154

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Owner's Manual - Page 155

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Owner's Manual - Page 156

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Owner's Manual - Page 157

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Owner's Manual - Page 158

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Owner's Manual - Page 161

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Owner's Manual - Page 168

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Owner's Manual - Page 176

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Owner's Manual - Page 177

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Owner's Manual - Page 188

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