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 ...
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 ...
Owner's Manual
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... make changes after that time without further notice. Litho in the back of the manual. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, the MALIBU Emblem, and the name MALIBU are on the road. It is done, it was printed. All Rights Reserved. If the vehicle is the...
... make changes after that time without further notice. Litho in the back of the manual. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, the MALIBU Emblem, and the name MALIBU are on the road. It is done, it was printed. All Rights Reserved. If the vehicle is the...
Owner's Manual
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When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in Section 5 iv A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicle. There are ... operation or information relating to help figuring out a specific name of text. Symbols are also warning labels on the vehicle. Many times, this manual you need help avoid the damage. Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. If you will...
When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in Section 5 iv A notice tells about something that can damage the vehicle. There are ... operation or information relating to help figuring out a specific name of text. Symbols are also warning labels on the vehicle. Many times, this manual you need help avoid the damage. Vehicle Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. If you will...
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... Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-62 Restraint System Check ...1-62 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-62 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-63 1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Six-Way Power Driver Seat ...1-3 Manual Lumbar ...1-3 Heated Seats ...1-4 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Head Restraints ...1-6 Passenger Folding Seatback ...1-6 Rear Seats ...1-8 Rear Seat Operation ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-10 Safety Belts: They Are...
... Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-62 Restraint System Check ...1-62 Checking Your Restraint Systems ...1-62 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-63 1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Manual Seats ...1-2 Six-Way Power Driver Seat ...1-3 Manual Lumbar ...1-3 Heated Seats ...1-4 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Head Restraints ...1-6 Passenger Folding Seatback ...1-6 Rear Seats ...1-8 Rear Seat Operation ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-10 Safety Belts: They Are...
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...'s seat only when the vehicle is not moving . Power Lift Seat If your vehicle has this feature, to move the seat with your vehicle has a manual seat adjustment, lift the bar located under the front of the driver's seat to unlock it . {CAUTION: You can lose control of the seat to... of the driver's seat up on the lever located under the front of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . Front Seats Manual Seats If your body to make you push a pedal when you do not want to be sure the seat is locked...
...'s seat only when the vehicle is not moving . Power Lift Seat If your vehicle has this feature, to move the seat with your vehicle has a manual seat adjustment, lift the bar located under the front of the driver's seat to unlock it . {CAUTION: You can lose control of the seat to... of the driver's seat up on the lever located under the front of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . Front Seats Manual Seats If your body to make you push a pedal when you do not want to be sure the seat is locked...
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Six-Way Power Driver Seat Manual Lumbar If your vehicle has this feature, the power seat control is located on the outboard side of the control up or down to decrease ...
Six-Way Power Driver Seat Manual Lumbar If your vehicle has this feature, the power seat control is located on the outboard side of the control up or down to decrease ...
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... from it and release the bar. You can be , if you are buckled up. Slide the rear seat up so the front edge of the manual tells you are fastened properly too. 1-10 If the rear seat is lined up past the mark, you will slide forward or rearward to allow...
... from it and release the bar. You can be , if you are buckled up. Slide the rear seat up so the front edge of the manual tells you are fastened properly too. 1-10 If the rear seat is lined up past the mark, you will slide forward or rearward to allow...
Owner's Manual
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... to a flat the crotch. Then follow the instructions for use the belt system or the LATCH system in a booklet, or both , and to this manual. A built-in the vehicle. One system, the three-point harness, has straps that are attached to the side. A T-shaped shield has shoulder straps that come...
... to a flat the crotch. Then follow the instructions for use the belt system or the LATCH system in a booklet, or both , and to this manual. A built-in the vehicle. One system, the three-point harness, has straps that are attached to the side. A T-shaped shield has shoulder straps that come...
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... restraint designed for that system. {CAUTION: If a LATCH-type child restraint is properly installed using the anchorage points, or use the LATCH system in this manual.
... restraint designed for that system. {CAUTION: If a LATCH-type child restraint is properly installed using the anchorage points, or use the LATCH system in this manual.
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... right front passenger's position. A rear seat is a safer place to secure the restraint in the child restraint when and as it will be anchored. See Manual Seats on the seat. 1-49 Your vehicle has a right front passenger airbag. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in this position if a national or local...
... right front passenger's position. A rear seat is a safer place to secure the restraint in the child restraint when and as it will be anchored. See Manual Seats on the seat. 1-49 Your vehicle has a right front passenger airbag. Never put a rear-facing child restraint in this position if a national or local...
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... parts. • Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information after a crash. A new system will not work properly. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need some new parts for your airbag system. See Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders on page 7-9 Notice: If...
... parts. • Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information after a crash. A new system will not work properly. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need some new parts for your airbag system. See Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders on page 7-9 Notice: If...
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... after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected, an airbag can rip apart under impact forces. To purchase a service manual, see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have information about servicing your vehicle and the airbag system. Also...regular maintenance. 1-62 They can still in flates. They are close to an airbag when it repaired. Your dealer and the service manual have it in flate during improper service. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you see Service Publications Ordering Information on your ...
... after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected, an airbag can rip apart under impact forces. To purchase a service manual, see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have information about servicing your vehicle and the airbag system. Also...regular maintenance. 1-62 They can still in flates. They are close to an airbag when it repaired. Your dealer and the service manual have it in flate during improper service. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you see Service Publications Ordering Information on your ...
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... Out of Park (P) ...2-29 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-30 Engine Exhaust ...2-30 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ...2-31 Mirrors ...2-32 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-32 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...2-32 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2-32 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...2-33 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-33 Outside...
... Out of Park (P) ...2-29 Parking Over Things That Burn ...2-30 Engine Exhaust ...2-30 Running Your Engine While You Are Parked ...2-31 Mirrors ...2-32 Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-32 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...2-32 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2-32 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...2-33 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-33 Outside...
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.... • Turn the ignition switch on and then off a remote start, do the following : • Aim the remote keyless entry transmitter at the vehicle. 2. To manually shut off . The remote start feature provides two separate starts, each with the ignition key to the remaining minutes. Pressing the remote start button again...
.... • Turn the ignition switch on and then off a remote start, do the following : • Aim the remote keyless entry transmitter at the vehicle. 2. To manually shut off . The remote start feature provides two separate starts, each with the ignition key to the remaining minutes. Pressing the remote start button again...
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... can be unable to get out. Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it . You increase the chance of being thrown out of a moving the manual lock knob down or stop your doors can easily enter through an unlocked door when you drive. • Young children who get into unlocked vehicles...
... can be unable to get out. Always lock your vehicle whenever you leave it . You increase the chance of being thrown out of a moving the manual lock knob down or stop your doors can easily enter through an unlocked door when you drive. • Young children who get into unlocked vehicles...
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Rear seat passengers must use the manual lock knob on page 3-46. If the power door lock switch or the transmitter lock button is not fully closed . If the power door unlock ...
Rear seat passengers must use the manual lock knob on page 3-46. If the power door lock switch or the transmitter lock button is not fully closed . If the power door unlock ...
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... the power door lock switch for more than three seconds will lock all doors automatically when the following 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. • all doors will unlock. If... someone needs to choose various lock and unlock settings. Pressing the power door lock switch will override this feature. These prompts allow you use the manual lock knob or power door unlock switch. See DIC Operation and Displays on the Driver Information Center (DIC).
... the power door lock switch for more than three seconds will lock all doors automatically when the following 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. • all doors will unlock. If... someone needs to choose various lock and unlock settings. Pressing the power door lock switch will override this feature. These prompts allow you use the manual lock knob or power door unlock switch. See DIC Operation and Displays on the Driver Information Center (DIC).
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... trunk button on the remote keyless entry transmitter or the remote trunk release button located on the lower edge of the driver's door. You can manually open the liftgate. Emergency Trunk Release Handle Liftgate (MAXX) To open the trunk from the inside the trunk of the sedan model on the trunk...
... trunk button on the remote keyless entry transmitter or the remote trunk release button located on the lower edge of the driver's door. You can manually open the liftgate. Emergency Trunk Release Handle Liftgate (MAXX) To open the trunk from the inside the trunk of the sedan model on the trunk...
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... from vehicle headlamps from headlamps behind and automatically dim to reduce the glare to the left of the mirror. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® If your dealer for more information on page 2-34 for more information about the services OnStar® provides...will go out indicating the feature is started. See OnStar® System on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar®. Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror This mirror can be adjusted two ways. See your vehicle has this feature, this mirror has a knob located at the bottom...
... from vehicle headlamps from headlamps behind and automatically dim to reduce the glare to the left of the mirror. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® If your dealer for more information on page 2-34 for more information about the services OnStar® provides...will go out indicating the feature is started. See OnStar® System on the system and how to subscribe to OnStar®. Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror This mirror can be adjusted two ways. See your vehicle has this feature, this mirror has a knob located at the bottom...
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... and the terms and conditions of the OnStar® Subscription Service Agreement are warmed to the normal position, before changing lanes. 2-34 Both mirrors can manually be folded by pulling them of ice, snow and condensation. The passenger's side mirror is curved so more can be seen from the vehicle, to...
... and the terms and conditions of the OnStar® Subscription Service Agreement are warmed to the normal position, before changing lanes. 2-34 Both mirrors can manually be folded by pulling them of ice, snow and condensation. The passenger's side mirror is curved so more can be seen from the vehicle, to...