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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 ...Deterrent Systems ...2-16 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-21 Mirrors ...2-32 OnStar® System ...2-34 HomeLink® Transmitter ...2-36 Storage Areas ...2-39 Sunroof ...2-42 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-22 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-31 M Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-45 Audio System(s) ...3-52 Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 ...
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 ...Deterrent Systems ...2-16 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-21 Mirrors ...2-32 OnStar® System ...2-34 HomeLink® Transmitter ...2-36 Storage Areas ...2-39 Sunroof ...2-42 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-22 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-31 M Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-45 Audio System(s) ...3-52 Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 ...
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... NOTICE. They use symbols instead of a component, gage, or indicator, reference the following topics: Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1 Features and Controls in Section 2 Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 Climate Controls in Section 3 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3 Audio System(s) in Section 3 Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5 iv Vehicle...
... NOTICE. They use symbols instead of a component, gage, or indicator, reference the following topics: Seats and Restraint Systems in Section 1 Features and Controls in Section 2 Instrument Panel Overview in Section 3 Climate Controls in Section 3 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators in Section 3 Audio System(s) in Section 3 Engine Compartment Overview in Section 5 iv Vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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or the safety belts! You stop . With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. 1-14 or the instrument panel...
or the safety belts! You stop . With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense. 1-14 or the instrument panel...
Owner's Manual
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... system nor its airbag system is an electrical problem. To read how, see Older Children on page 1-32 or Infants and Young Children on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. There is an airbag readiness light on page 1-34. Always secure children properly in flates can provide. The...
... system nor its airbag system is an electrical problem. To read how, see Older Children on page 1-32 or Infants and Young Children on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. There is an airbag readiness light on page 1-34. Always secure children properly in flates can provide. The...
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The right front passenger's frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. The driver's frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-54 Where Are the Airbags?
The right front passenger's frontal airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger's side. The driver's frontal airbag is in the middle of the steering wheel. 1-54 Where Are the Airbags?
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...quickly the vehicle slows down in flator, airbag and related hardware are all part of the airbag modules inside the steering wheel, instrument panel, the side of the front seatbacks closest to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can say whether an airbag should never be regarded ...severity, the airbag sensing system detects that is above the system's designed "threshold level." The threshold level can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. Airbags distribute the force of gas from the inflator, which in a crash. What Makes an Airbag Inflate? For ...
...quickly the vehicle slows down in flator, airbag and related hardware are all part of the airbag modules inside the steering wheel, instrument panel, the side of the front seatbacks closest to severe side collisions, even belted occupants can say whether an airbag should never be regarded ...severity, the airbag sensing system detects that is above the system's designed "threshold level." The threshold level can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. Airbags distribute the force of gas from the inflator, which in a crash. What Makes an Airbag Inflate? For ...
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... impact airbags (if equipped) - will be hot for a short time. Some components of the airbag module - the steering wheel hub for the driver's airbag, the instrument panel for the right front passenger's bag, the side of the seatback closest to do so. This dust could cause breathing problems for the seat-mounted...
... impact airbags (if equipped) - will be hot for a short time. Some components of the airbag module - the steering wheel hub for the driver's airbag, the instrument panel for the right front passenger's bag, the side of the seatback closest to do so. This dust could cause breathing problems for the seat-mounted...
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... dealer for your airbag system. Additional windshield breakage may have to replace the airbag module in the steering wheel, both the airbag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger's airbag, the airbag module and seatback for the driver's and right front passenger's seat-mounted side impact airbags (if equipped...
... dealer for your airbag system. Additional windshield breakage may have to replace the airbag module in the steering wheel, both the airbag module and the instrument panel for the right front passenger's airbag, the airbag module and seatback for the driver's and right front passenger's seat-mounted side impact airbags (if equipped...
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It can come into your vehicle. If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all other cable connections must drive with the trunk lid open the liftgate on the sedan while the vehicle is in the Index. ...
It can come into your vehicle. If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all other cable connections must drive with the trunk lid open the liftgate on the sedan while the vehicle is in the Index. ...
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... car with any door open . If you do not want to indicate that a door or the liftgate is open . The security light, located on the instrument panel cluster, will also become armed.
... car with any door open . If you do not want to indicate that a door or the liftgate is open . The security light, located on the instrument panel cluster, will also become armed.
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... seconds at a time will go of the key. If your engine gets warm. It is opened. 2-22 The ignition switch will return to display some instrument panel warning lights. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-35. When the engine starts, release the key. Your engine will stay in this position if your...
... seconds at a time will go of the key. If your engine gets warm. It is opened. 2-22 The ignition switch will return to display some instrument panel warning lights. See Recreational Vehicle Towing on page 4-35. When the engine starts, release the key. Your engine will stay in this position if your...
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..., since the pedals cannot move farther away from the standard position, but can move rearward for this feature, you could change the position of the instrument panel. This feature is designed to a comfortable position where you do the following: The adjustable pedal feature is designed to reach a safe and comfortable position. 1. Adjust...
..., since the pedals cannot move farther away from the standard position, but can move rearward for this feature, you could change the position of the instrument panel. This feature is designed to a comfortable position where you do the following: The adjustable pedal feature is designed to reach a safe and comfortable position. 1. Adjust...
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... released when you that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is located on and a chime will also appear in the instrument panel shows L3. Verify that the parking brake is first moved into the LOW (L) position, the display in the Driver Information Center (DIC) to select...
... released when you that the parking brake is fully released and the brake warning light is located on and a chime will also appear in the instrument panel shows L3. Verify that the parking brake is first moved into the LOW (L) position, the display in the Driver Information Center (DIC) to select...
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... at the front edge of the front seats. Map Pocket Your vehicle may have storage pockets located on the back of the instrument panel and a parking pass holder located near the center of the panel to lock it in place. Insert the front corners of the storage area. Slide the... picture clip to hold photos located near the driver's side door trim. The panel/cargo cover can be equipped with an adjustable panel/cargo cover feature. Your vehicle may have an accessory power outlet inside of the panel into three positions. 2-40 Press down on the front edge of the seats,...
... at the front edge of the front seats. Map Pocket Your vehicle may have storage pockets located on the back of the instrument panel and a parking pass holder located near the center of the panel to lock it in place. Insert the front corners of the storage area. Slide the... picture clip to hold photos located near the driver's side door trim. The panel/cargo cover can be equipped with an adjustable panel/cargo cover feature. Your vehicle may have an accessory power outlet inside of the panel into three positions. 2-40 Press down on the front edge of the seats,...
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... System ...3-22 Automatic Climate Control System ...3-26 Outlet Adjustment ...3-30 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-31 Instrument Panel Cluster ...3-32 Speedometer and Odometer ...3-33 Trip Odometer ...3-33 Tachometer ...3-33 Safety Belt Reminder Light ...3-34 Airbag......3-37 Enhanced Traction System Warning Light ...3-37 Enhanced Traction System Active Light ...3-38 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...3-38 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Turn...
... System ...3-22 Automatic Climate Control System ...3-26 Outlet Adjustment ...3-30 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-31 Instrument Panel Cluster ...3-32 Speedometer and Odometer ...3-33 Trip Odometer ...3-33 Tachometer ...3-33 Safety Belt Reminder Light ...3-34 Airbag......3-37 Enhanced Traction System Warning Light ...3-37 Enhanced Traction System Active Light ...3-38 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...3-38 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt Wheel ...3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Turn...
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Section 3 Instrument Panel Radio with CD (Up Level) ...3-58 Radio with Cassette and CD ...3-68 Radio with Six-Disc CD ...3-81 Rear Seat Entertainment System ...3-95 Rear Seat ...
Section 3 Instrument Panel Radio with CD (Up Level) ...3-58 Radio with Cassette and CD ...3-68 Radio with Six-Disc CD ...3-81 Rear Seat Entertainment System ...3-95 Rear Seat ...
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...3-19. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-32. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-7. F. Center Air Outlets. Audio System. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. Fog Lamps (If Equipped). Parking Brake. S. Accessory Power Outlet. Traction... Into Park (P) on page 2-23. See Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 3-22. The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Side Window Outlets. B. D. Hazard Warning Flasher. Climate Control System. See Climate Control System on ...
...3-19. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-32. Instrument Panel Cluster. See Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-7. F. Center Air Outlets. Audio System. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. Fog Lamps (If Equipped). Parking Brake. S. Accessory Power Outlet. Traction... Into Park (P) on page 2-23. See Enhanced Traction System (ETS) on page 3-22. The main components of your instrument panel are the following: A. Side Window Outlets. B. D. Hazard Warning Flasher. Climate Control System. See Climate Control System on ...
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... and rear turn signals will flash on the left side of the steering column. 3-6 You can set them up at the side of the instrument panel. Your front and rear turn the flashers off . When the hazard warning flashers are on and off . The lever that allows you drive...
... and rear turn signals will flash on the left side of the steering column. 3-6 You can set them up at the side of the instrument panel. Your front and rear turn the flashers off . When the hazard warning flashers are on and off . The lever that allows you drive...
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... will be burned out and other drivers won't see your turn signal. When the high beams are on, a light on the instrument panel cluster also will flash in front of the turn or lane change . Hold it to pass. To change the headlamps from high beam to ...
... will be burned out and other drivers won't see your turn signal. When the high beams are on, a light on the instrument panel cluster also will flash in front of the turn or lane change . Hold it to pass. To change the headlamps from high beam to ...
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... for about three times. When you were using before. The neutral position will spray up the glass as long as the switch is pushed. See Instrument Panel Overview on page 3-4. {CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the washers begin. Washer fluid will turn the wiper system off...
... for about three times. When you were using before. The neutral position will spray up the glass as long as the switch is pushed. See Instrument Panel Overview on page 3-4. {CAUTION: In freezing weather, do not use your washer until the washers begin. Washer fluid will turn the wiper system off...