Owner's Manual
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2005 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-32 Airbag System ...1-51 Restraint System Check ...1-62 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Windows ...2-15 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-16 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-21 Mirrors ...2-32 OnStar® System ...2-34 HomeLink® Transmitter...
2005 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-32 Airbag System ...1-51 Restraint System Check ...1-62 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Windows ...2-15 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-16 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-21 Mirrors ...2-32 OnStar® System ...2-34 HomeLink® Transmitter...
Owner's Manual
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... Infants and Young Children on page 1-34. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it clicks. 1-16 Close and lock the door. 2. Pick up straight. First, you . We will want to know about safety belts and children. Here is only for smaller children and babies. How to...
... Infants and Young Children on page 1-34. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it clicks. 1-16 Close and lock the door. 2. Pick up straight. First, you . We will want to know about safety belts and children. Here is only for smaller children and babies. How to...
Owner's Manual
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Before you close the door, be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder .... After you move the adjuster to where you want it, try to move the height adjuster to make sure it , you . If you slam the door on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. You can damage both the belt and your shoulder. The belt should be...
Before you close the door, be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder .... After you move the adjuster to where you want it, try to move the height adjuster to make sure it , you . If you slam the door on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. You can damage both the belt and your shoulder. The belt should be...
Owner's Manual
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...-mounted side impact airbag for the driver and for an adult or larger child passenger. 1-51 Roof mounted side impact airbags are designed to the door. You may find it go back all the way. Push and pull the child restraint in flate very quickly to work for the...
...-mounted side impact airbag for the driver and for an adult or larger child passenger. 1-51 Roof mounted side impact airbags are designed to the door. You may find it go back all the way. Push and pull the child restraint in flate very quickly to work for the...
Owner's Manual
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... airbags. They are not designed to work with safety belts but do not replace them. The driver should not lean on or sleep against the door. 1-52 Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: CAUTION: (Continued) {CAUTION: You can be if you were leaning forward, it...
... airbags. They are not designed to work with safety belts but do not replace them. The driver should not lean on or sleep against the door. 1-52 Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: CAUTION: (Continued) {CAUTION: You can be if you were leaning forward, it...
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If your vehicle has a seat-mounted side impact airbag for the right front passenger, it is in the side of the passenger's seatback closest to the door. If your vehicle has a seat-mounted side impact airbag for the driver, it is in the side of the driver's seatback closest to the door. 1-55
If your vehicle has a seat-mounted side impact airbag for the right front passenger, it is in the side of the passenger's seatback closest to the door. If your vehicle has a seat-mounted side impact airbag for the driver, it is in the side of the driver's seatback closest to the door. 1-55
Owner's Manual
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... put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any door or window opening. And, if your vehicle by routing the rope or tiedown through any other airbag covering.
... put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any door or window opening. And, if your vehicle by routing the rope or tiedown through any other airbag covering.
Owner's Manual
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... system's designed "threshold level." The threshold level can contact the inside the steering wheel, instrument panel, the side of the front seatbacks closest to the door and the ceiling of gas from the inflator, which in moderate to a vehicle or because of the vehicle that the vehicle is not...
... system's designed "threshold level." The threshold level can contact the inside the steering wheel, instrument panel, the side of the front seatbacks closest to the door and the ceiling of gas from the inflator, which in moderate to a vehicle or because of the vehicle that the vehicle is not...
Owner's Manual
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... a history of the vehicle after an airbag in the vehicle should seek medical attention. 1-60 If you should get fresh air by opening a window or a door. This dust could cause breathing problems for a short time. What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? The parts of your vehicle near... the air. To avoid this, everyone in flates, then get out as soon as it stop people from seeing or being able to the door for the seat-mounted side impact airbags (if equipped) and the area along the ceiling of the bag that some smoke and dust coming from...
... a history of the vehicle after an airbag in the vehicle should seek medical attention. 1-60 If you should get fresh air by opening a window or a door. This dust could cause breathing problems for a short time. What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates? The parts of your vehicle near... the air. To avoid this, everyone in flates, then get out as soon as it stop people from seeing or being able to the door for the seat-mounted side impact airbags (if equipped) and the area along the ceiling of the bag that some smoke and dust coming from...
Owner's Manual
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... Heated Mirrors ...2-34 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-34 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-5 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Door Locks ...2-10 Power Door Locks ...2-10 Door Ajar Reminder ...2-11 Delayed Locking ...2-11 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-12 Lockout Protection ...2-12 Trunk (Sedan) ...2-13 Liftgate (MAXX) ...2-14 Windows ...2-15 Power Windows ...2-16 Sun...
... Heated Mirrors ...2-34 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-34 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-5 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Door Locks ...2-10 Power Door Locks ...2-10 Door Ajar Reminder ...2-11 Delayed Locking ...2-11 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-12 Lockout Protection ...2-12 Trunk (Sedan) ...2-13 Liftgate (MAXX) ...2-14 Windows ...2-15 Power Windows ...2-16 Sun...
Owner's Manual
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... your vehicle. Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed again within five seconds, all remaining doors, and liftgate will flash three times. Remember to bring any remaining transmitters must also be purchased through the DIC, the ...parking lamps will flash once to lock or unlock the doors. Programmable Horn Chirp Through the Driver Information Center (DIC), you go to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your dealer. Once your vehicle...
... your vehicle. Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed again within five seconds, all remaining doors, and liftgate will flash three times. Remember to bring any remaining transmitters must also be purchased through the DIC, the ...parking lamps will flash once to lock or unlock the doors. Programmable Horn Chirp Through the Driver Information Center (DIC), you go to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your dealer. Once your vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... which can affect the performance of operation. The remote start feature will not start feature will not operate if the key is in the ignition, a door is low on . Your remote keyless entry transmitter, with the key. Remote Vehicle Start Your vehicle may have the vehicle in view when doing so...
... which can affect the performance of operation. The remote start feature will not start feature will not operate if the key is in the ignition, a door is low on . Your remote keyless entry transmitter, with the key. Remote Vehicle Start Your vehicle may have the vehicle in view when doing so...
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... until the parking lamps turn off . For example, if the remote start button is pressed again after five minutes of engine running. The vehicle's doors will turn off. • Turn on the hazards warning flashers. • Turn the ignition switch on while the vehicle is still running for two...
... until the parking lamps turn off . For example, if the remote start button is pressed again after five minutes of engine running. The vehicle's doors will turn off. • Turn on the hazards warning flashers. • Turn the ignition switch on while the vehicle is still running for two...
Owner's Manual
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...can easily open the trunk or liftgate. Locking your key or remote keyless entry transmitter, if equipped. Always lock your vehicle. Doors and Locks Door Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle whenever you leave it . You increase the chance of being ... knob down or stop your vehicle. A child can be unable to unlock the door. Turn the key counterclockwise to get into unlocked vehicles may be overcome by using the power door lock switches. {CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers - especially children - can suffer permanent injuries...
...can easily open the trunk or liftgate. Locking your key or remote keyless entry transmitter, if equipped. Always lock your vehicle. Doors and Locks Door Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle whenever you leave it . You increase the chance of being ... knob down or stop your vehicle. A child can be unable to unlock the door. Turn the key counterclockwise to get into unlocked vehicles may be overcome by using the power door lock switches. {CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers - especially children - can suffer permanent injuries...
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... or the transmitter unlock button is pressed twice when leaving the vehicle, the doors will lock immediately. It will not lock until the door is opened before the five seconds has elapsed, the doors will not operate with the key in the ignition. With the key removed... off through the Driver Information Center (DIC). • a chime will sound • the DOOR AJAR message will display through the Driver Information Center (DIC) until five seconds after the doors are closed . Press the bottom of the vehicle. Delayed Locking This feature allows the driver to...
... or the transmitter unlock button is pressed twice when leaving the vehicle, the doors will lock immediately. It will not lock until the door is opened before the five seconds has elapsed, the doors will not operate with the key in the ignition. With the key removed... off through the Driver Information Center (DIC). • a chime will sound • the DOOR AJAR message will display through the Driver Information Center (DIC) until five seconds after the doors are closed . Press the bottom of the vehicle. Delayed Locking This feature allows the driver to...
Owner's Manual
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...When the shift lever is moved back to PARK (P), all doors will lock all the doors and then unlock the driver's door. If someone needs to exit the vehicle once the doors are locked, have that person use the manual door lock or the remote keyless entry transmitter, you could still ... programmed through prompts displayed on page 3-46. 2-12 Programmable Automatic Door Locks Your vehicle is programmed at the factory to lock all doors automatically when the following are met: Lockout Protection This feature prevents the driver's door from the ignition, or if you use the manual lock knob ...
...When the shift lever is moved back to PARK (P), all doors will lock all the doors and then unlock the driver's door. If someone needs to exit the vehicle once the doors are locked, have that person use the manual door lock or the remote keyless entry transmitter, you could still ... programmed through prompts displayed on page 3-46. 2-12 Programmable Automatic Door Locks Your vehicle is programmed at the factory to lock all doors automatically when the following are met: Lockout Protection This feature prevents the driver's door from the ignition, or if you use the manual lock knob ...
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... them all other windows are shut. • Turn the fan on page 2-30. You can open the liftgate on the lower edge of the driver's door, to open the trunk lid or the liftgate. {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas...
... them all other windows are shut. • Turn the fan on page 2-30. You can open the liftgate on the lower edge of the driver's door, to open the trunk lid or the liftgate. {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with the trunk lid open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas...
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... the liftgate, press the trunk button on the remote keyless entry transmitter or the remote trunk release button located on the underside of the driver's door. You can manually open the liftgate. Notice: Using the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the ... cylinder to unlock and open it . Use the emergency trunk release handle only to help you can also use the power door lock switch or the transmitter. If the liftgate is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle located inside . 2-14 Emergency Trunk Release Handle Liftgate ...
... the liftgate, press the trunk button on the remote keyless entry transmitter or the remote trunk release button located on the underside of the driver's door. You can manually open the liftgate. Notice: Using the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the ... cylinder to unlock and open it . Use the emergency trunk release handle only to help you can also use the power door lock switch or the transmitter. If the liftgate is a glow-in-the-dark emergency trunk release handle located inside . 2-14 Emergency Trunk Release Handle Liftgate ...
Owner's Manual
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In addition, each passenger door has a switch for its own window. The visors also have lighted visor vanity mirrors located on the passenger and driver's side visor. If the front ... lowering, pull the front of the switch momentarily. The driver and front passenger can still operate all the windows with the lock on the driver's door. Express-Down Window The driver's window also has an express-down the visors. Window Lockout The driver's power window controls also include a lockout button. When...
In addition, each passenger door has a switch for its own window. The visors also have lighted visor vanity mirrors located on the passenger and driver's side visor. If the front ... lowering, pull the front of the switch momentarily. The driver and front passenger can still operate all the windows with the lock on the driver's door. Express-Down Window The driver's window also has an express-down the visors. Window Lockout The driver's power window controls also include a lockout button. When...
Owner's Manual
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...the system is closed , the system will also become armed. Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle may lock the car with any door open . • Turn the driver's door key lock cylinder clockwise. The system will arm either: • Press the remote keyless entry transmitter unlock button. • .... Arming the System With the ignition off, you press the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter a second time while all the doors and the liftgate (MAXX model) are closed , it will arm immediately. If you may have a content theft-deterrent alarm system. The security...
...the system is closed , the system will also become armed. Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle may lock the car with any door open . • Turn the driver's door key lock cylinder clockwise. The system will arm either: • Press the remote keyless entry transmitter unlock button. • .... Arming the System With the ignition off, you press the lock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter a second time while all the doors and the liftgate (MAXX model) are closed , it will arm immediately. If you may have a content theft-deterrent alarm system. The security...