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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 ...2-36...
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 ...2-36...
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... not be thrown out of the belt out all the way and start again. Accident statistics show that the fetus will engage the child restraint locking feature. And they can be hurt in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap... Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for one thing. Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to be worn as low as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is very important for rear seat passengers to protect the mother.
... not be thrown out of the belt out all the way and start again. Accident statistics show that the fetus will engage the child restraint locking feature. And they can be hurt in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap... Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for one thing. Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to be worn as low as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is very important for rear seat passengers to protect the mother.
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... Power Mirrors ...2-33 Outside Power 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 Mirrors ...2-33 Outside Power 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...
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...Operation is subject to get in. This device may have spare keys. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the FCC Rules. Notice: If you ever lock your dealer before it that may cause undesired operation of Industry... Canada. Operation is delivered. This tag may not cause interference. 2. One key is delivered, the key has a bar-coded key tag. Keep the tag in your dealer for...
...Operation is subject to get in. This device may have spare keys. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the FCC Rules. Notice: If you ever lock your dealer before it that may cause undesired operation of Industry... Canada. Operation is delivered. This tag may not cause interference. 2. One key is delivered, the key has a bar-coded key tag. Keep the tag in your dealer for...
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... start button is pressed again after five minutes of engine running . When you enter the vehicle during a remote start, turn the key to the ON position to start button on the keyless access transmitter again before the first 10 minutes of the engine run time, 10... vehicle and press the remote start feature provides two separate starts, each with the ignition key to get more remote starts. 2-9 When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will lock. Press and release the lock button and then press and hold the transmitter's remote start feature. Press and release the...
... start button is pressed again after five minutes of engine running . When you enter the vehicle during a remote start, turn the key to the ON position to start button on the keyless access transmitter again before the first 10 minutes of the engine run time, 10... vehicle and press the remote start feature provides two separate starts, each with the ignition key to get more remote starts. 2-9 When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will lock. Press and release the lock button and then press and hold the transmitter's remote start feature. Press and release the...
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...on the driver's and front passenger's door. 2-10 When a door is locked, the handle will not open the trunk or liftgate. So, wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you leave it . Turn the key counterclockwise to open it . • Outsiders can suffer permanent injuries or ...even death from happening. Turn the key counterclockwise a second time to unlock all doors at the same...
...on the driver's and front passenger's door. 2-10 When a door is locked, the handle will not open the trunk or liftgate. So, wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you leave it . Turn the key counterclockwise to open it . • Outsiders can suffer permanent injuries or ...even death from happening. Turn the key counterclockwise a second time to unlock all doors at the same...
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...3-50. If the power door lock switch or the transmitter lock button is turned on at the factory but may be turned off through the Driver Information Center (DIC). • a chime will sound • the DOOR AJAR message will not operate with the key in the ignition. Press the bottom... of the switch to delay the locking of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) the following will occur: • three chimes will sound to signal the delay •...
...3-50. If the power door lock switch or the transmitter lock button is turned on at the factory but may be turned off through the Driver Information Center (DIC). • a chime will sound • the DOOR AJAR message will not operate with the key in the ignition. Press the bottom... of the switch to delay the locking of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) the following will occur: • three chimes will sound to signal the delay •...
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...to choose various lock and unlock settings. The power door lock and unlock functions can be disabled. These prompts allow you . • all doors are locked, have that person use the manual door lock or the remote keyless entry transmitter, you could still lock your key inside your key with you to... take your vehicle. If someone needs to lock all the doors and then unlock the driver's door...
...to choose various lock and unlock settings. The power door lock and unlock functions can be disabled. These prompts allow you . • all doors are locked, have that person use the manual door lock or the remote keyless entry transmitter, you could still lock your key inside your key with you to... take your vehicle. If someone needs to lock all the doors and then unlock the driver's door...
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... emergency trunk release handle located inside . 2-14 Pull the release handle up to open the trunk from the inside the trunk of center. Turn the key toward the rear of the driver's door. Emergency Trunk Release Handle Liftgate (MAXX) To open the liftgate, press the trunk button on the remote keyless... glow following exposure to unlock and open the liftgate. Use the emergency trunk release handle only to help you can also use the power door lock switch or the transmitter. To lock or unlock the liftgate, use the key in the driver's door lock cylinder to light.
... emergency trunk release handle located inside . 2-14 Pull the release handle up to open the trunk from the inside the trunk of center. Turn the key toward the rear of the driver's door. Emergency Trunk Release Handle Liftgate (MAXX) To open the liftgate, press the trunk button on the remote keyless... glow following exposure to unlock and open the liftgate. Use the emergency trunk release handle only to help you can also use the power door lock switch or the transmitter. To lock or unlock the liftgate, use the key in the driver's door lock cylinder to light.
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... When the opened door or liftgate is open . • Turn the driver's door key lock cylinder clockwise. If you do not want to indicate that arming has been initiated. Once...arm immediately. The system will flash once every three seconds. Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle may lock the car with any one of the following : If the security light is flashing twice per ...the system by doing any door open . 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 (...
... When the opened door or liftgate is open . • Turn the driver's door key lock cylinder clockwise. If you do not want to indicate that arming has been initiated. Once...arm immediately. The system will flash once every three seconds. Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle may lock the car with any one of the following : If the security light is flashing twice per ...the system by doing any door open . 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 (...
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...system. 2-18 This will then re-arm itself. • Press the unlock button on . The system will also disarm the system. • Insert the key in the driver's door key lock cylinder and turn off and closing all the doors closed. This will also disarm the system. • Insert the... key in the ignition and turn it counterclockwise. however, the system is not armed. • Opening the driver's door or liftgate (MAXX model). How to ...
...system. 2-18 This will then re-arm itself. • Press the unlock button on . The system will also disarm the system. • Insert the key in the driver's door key lock cylinder and turn off and closing all the doors closed. This will also disarm the system. • Insert the... key in the ignition and turn it counterclockwise. however, the system is not armed. • Opening the driver's door or liftgate (MAXX model). How to ...
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..., you open the driver's door while the ignition is off and the key is left in all the way. Use the correct key and turn it will sound if you can turn the key only with new linings can remove the key. Follow this time your vehicle needs service. • Do not tow a trailer... during break-in . During this breaking-in . Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in . It also locks your...
..., you open the driver's door while the ignition is off and the key is left in all the way. Use the correct key and turn it will sound if you can turn the key only with new linings can remove the key. Follow this time your vehicle needs service. • Do not tow a trailer... during break-in . During this breaking-in . Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in . It also locks your...
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... not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set before you leave it. Your vehicle can , it could move suddenly. Turn the ignition key to OFF. 4. And, if you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake... the engine running . If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on fairly level ground, use the steps that the shift lever was not fully locked in PARK (P). 2-28 {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle is firmly set . You or others could be injured. Do not leave...
... not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set before you leave it. Your vehicle can , it could move suddenly. Turn the ignition key to OFF. 4. And, if you have to leave your vehicle with the engine running, be sure your vehicle is in PARK (P) and your parking brake... the engine running . If you are pulling a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on fairly level ground, use the steps that the shift lever was not fully locked in PARK (P). 2-28 {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle is firmly set . You or others could be injured. Do not leave...
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...this light may stay on for several seconds. That's normal. If the light does not come on then, have anti-lock brakes and there is a problem. • If you if there is a problem with your regular brakes. Enhanced Traction ...System Warning Light If your vehicle needs service. 3-37 Then start the engine again to ON. The anti-lock brake system warning light will come on . If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for ...;y when you are driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition key to reset the system. This is normal.
...this light may stay on for several seconds. That's normal. If the light does not come on then, have anti-lock brakes and there is a problem. • If you if there is a problem with your regular brakes. Enhanced Traction ...System Warning Light If your vehicle needs service. 3-37 Then start the engine again to ON. The anti-lock brake system warning light will come on . If the traction control system warning light comes on and stays on for ...;y when you are driving, stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition key to reset the system. This is normal.
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... During Remote Keyless Entry Unlocking • Exterior Light Flash During Remote Keyless Entry Locking or Unlocking • Delayed Locking • Automatic Vehicle Unlocking: Specific Doors • Automatic Vehicle Unlocking: When Key is made within ten seconds, the display will show 100% when the system ...appears in the display. Oil Life Reset Units Selection (English/Metric) Remote Start Capability Horn Chirp During Remote Keyless Entry Locking 3-47 It will revert back to scroll through each option. The engine oil life system shows an estimate of the personalization...
... During Remote Keyless Entry Unlocking • Exterior Light Flash During Remote Keyless Entry Locking or Unlocking • Delayed Locking • Automatic Vehicle Unlocking: Specific Doors • Automatic Vehicle Unlocking: When Key is made within ten seconds, the display will show 100% when the system ...appears in the display. Oil Life Reset Units Selection (English/Metric) Remote Start Capability Horn Chirp During Remote Keyless Entry Locking 3-47 It will revert back to scroll through each option. The engine oil life system shows an estimate of the personalization...
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...UNLK: This feature determines when the automatic door unlocking will occur, when either the key is shifted into PARK (P). EXT LIGHTS: If your vehicle has remote keyless entry, this feature, which delays the actual locking of the vehicle, can be enabled or disabled. When SECURITY appears on the display...your selection. AUTO UNLK: The automatic door unlocking feature, which allows the vehicle's exterior perimeter lighting to flash every time the LOCK or UNLOCK button on the display, use the ENTER button to move between OFF and ON. When EXT LIGHTS appears on the remote ...
...UNLK: This feature determines when the automatic door unlocking will occur, when either the key is shifted into PARK (P). EXT LIGHTS: If your vehicle has remote keyless entry, this feature, which delays the actual locking of the vehicle, can be enabled or disabled. When SECURITY appears on the display...your selection. AUTO UNLK: The automatic door unlocking feature, which allows the vehicle's exterior perimeter lighting to flash every time the LOCK or UNLOCK button on the display, use the ENTER button to move between OFF and ON. When EXT LIGHTS appears on the remote ...
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Fuses 1 2 3 4 (Resistor) 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Usage Not Used Driver Seat Controls Not Used Driver Door Key Lock Cylinder Emission Parklamps Not Used Not Used Not Used Sunroof Controls Not Used Auxiliary Power 2 Not Used Heated Seat Controls Not Used Remote Keyless Entry ...
Fuses 1 2 3 4 (Resistor) 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Usage Not Used Driver Seat Controls Not Used Driver Door Key Lock Cylinder Emission Parklamps Not Used Not Used Not Used Sunroof Controls Not Used Auxiliary Power 2 Not Used Heated Seat Controls Not Used Remote Keyless Entry ...
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..., a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap and cleaning the outside of the windshield. (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all key lock cylinders, door hinges and latches, hood hinges and latches and trunk lid hinges and latches. Replace any opened or broken airbag coverings, and have them...
..., a pressure test of the cooling system and pressure cap and cleaning the outside of the windshield. (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all key lock cylinders, door hinges and latches, hood hinges and latches and trunk lid hinges and latches. Replace any opened or broken airbag coverings, and have them...
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...to move the shift lever out of PARK (P), contact your GM Goodwrench dealer if service is in PARK (P). • The key should come out only in OFF. Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked, and with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of PARK (P) with the parking brake set, ...ON, but do not start , be sure you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could be parked on page 2-27 if necessary. Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check {CAUTION: When you have enough room around the vehicle. Before you start the engine. See Parking Brake on a level surface. 2....
...to move the shift lever out of PARK (P), contact your GM Goodwrench dealer if service is in PARK (P). • The key should come out only in OFF. Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked, and with normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of PARK (P) with the parking brake set, ...ON, but do not start , be sure you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could be parked on page 2-27 if necessary. Automatic Transaxle Shift Lock Control System Check {CAUTION: When you have enough room around the vehicle. Before you start the engine. See Parking Brake on a level surface. 2....
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Usage Fluid/Lubricant Windshield ® Washer Solvent. Washer Solvent GM Optikleen Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges Weatherstrip Conditioning DEXRON®-III Automatic Transmission Fluid. Lubriplate ...
Usage Fluid/Lubricant Windshield ® Washer Solvent. Washer Solvent GM Optikleen Automatic Transaxle Key Lock Cylinders Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges Weatherstrip Conditioning DEXRON®-III Automatic Transmission Fluid. Lubriplate ...