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2006 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-12 Child Restraints ...1-32 Airbag System ...1-55 Restraint System Check ...1-66 Features and......5-47 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-52 Tires ...5-54 Appearance Care ...5-89 Vehicle Identification ...5-98 Electrical System ...5-98 Capacities and Specifications ...5-107 Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-14 Index ...1
2006 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-12 Child Restraints ...1-32 Airbag System ...1-55 Restraint System Check ...1-66 Features and......5-47 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-52 Tires ...5-54 Appearance Care ...5-89 Vehicle Identification ...5-98 Electrical System ...5-98 Capacities and Specifications ...5-107 Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-14 Index ...1
Owner's Manual
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... is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that your engine is not receiving enough oil. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may have a problem with the ignition on, you are driving. The repairs would not be burned. Have it fixed immediately. Oil Pressure Light If...;y when you turn on oil, or could be covered by your oil as soon as a check to show you it is working. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this light will stay on after you start your engine, or come on and you will come on with the bulb. The engine could...
... is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that your engine is not receiving enough oil. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may have a problem with the ignition on, you are driving. The repairs would not be burned. Have it fixed immediately. Oil Pressure Light If...;y when you turn on oil, or could be covered by your oil as soon as a check to show you it is working. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this light will stay on after you start your engine, or come on and you will come on with the bulb. The engine could...
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See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 and Engine Oil on your DIC. • Select Language: (...Perimeter Lighting During Remote Keyless Entry Unlock Personalization MENU: Press this button while the vehicle is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in the following order. The MENU mode is exited when the information button is pressed, a 10 second ...time period has elapsed, the ignition is turned to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is in each of the personalization options may not be displayed on the DIC display. To make a selection...
See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 and Engine Oil on your DIC. • Select Language: (...Perimeter Lighting During Remote Keyless Entry Unlock Personalization MENU: Press this button while the vehicle is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in the following order. The MENU mode is exited when the information button is pressed, a 10 second ...time period has elapsed, the ignition is turned to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is in each of the personalization options may not be displayed on the DIC display. To make a selection...
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... one or more information. A few driving trips with the headlamp switch. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-20, Engine Oil on page 5-17, and Scheduled Maintenance on properly. ENGINE DISABLED: This message will display if the starting of the engine oil has expired and it should make sure that the brake...
... one or more information. A few driving trips with the headlamp switch. See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-20, Engine Oil on page 5-17, and Scheduled Maintenance on properly. ENGINE DISABLED: This message will display if the starting of the engine oil has expired and it should make sure that the brake...
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... engine air cleaner/filter, do the following: When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it at each 50,000 mile (83 000 km) interval. How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect...that hold the cover on page 5-12 for more information. Lift off the cover. 4. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on . 2. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for the location of the engine air cleaner/filter. If the filter remains caked with dirt, a new filter is ...
... engine air cleaner/filter, do the following: When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it at each 50,000 mile (83 000 km) interval. How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect...that hold the cover on page 5-12 for more information. Lift off the cover. 4. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on . 2. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4 for the location of the engine air cleaner/filter. If the filter remains caked with dirt, a new filter is ...
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...one pint (0.5 L). See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. 3. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluid at the first maintenance service after each 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, whichever occurs first. Do not overfill. When the correct fl...level. In addition, the engine coolant may cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator corrosion. How to Add Automatic Transaxle Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to bring it to add coolant when it is low. A 50/50 mixture of clean, ...
...one pint (0.5 L). See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 6-12. 3. Using a long-neck funnel, add enough fluid at the first maintenance service after each 30,000 miles (50 000 km) or 24 months, whichever occurs first. Do not overfill. When the correct fl...level. In addition, the engine coolant may cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator corrosion. How to Add Automatic Transaxle Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of transaxle fluid to bring it to add coolant when it is low. A 50/50 mixture of clean, ...
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Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for the other wiper, if necessary. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. To replace the wiper blade, do the following : 1. Pull the wiper blade out of the wiper arm and slide the assembly away from ...
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for the other wiper, if necessary. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-4. To replace the wiper blade, do the following : 1. Pull the wiper blade out of the wiper arm and slide the assembly away from ...
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... fastened, can use the correct rotation pattern shown here. 5-63 When rotating your tires, always use a cloth or a paper towel to 13 000 km). See Scheduled Maintenance on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-68 for more uniform wear for all wheel nuts are properly tightened...
... fastened, can use the correct rotation pattern shown here. 5-63 When rotating your tires, always use a cloth or a paper towel to 13 000 km). See Scheduled Maintenance on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 5-68 for more uniform wear for all wheel nuts are properly tightened...
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Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services ...6-8 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-8 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-13 Maintenance Record ...6-14 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Using the Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Additional Required Services ...6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-7 6-1
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services ...6-8 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-8 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-13 Maintenance Record ...6-14 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Using the Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Additional Required Services ...6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-7 6-1
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...week. Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your dealer for details. Using the Maintenance Schedule Have you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we breathe. Improper vehicle maintenance can increase the level of the air we ...Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance may use their vehicles, maintenance needs vary. Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can even affect the quality of emissions from your vehicle. Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at...
...week. Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your dealer for details. Using the Maintenance Schedule Have you keep your vehicle in good working condition. But we breathe. Improper vehicle maintenance can increase the level of the air we ...Any damage caused by failure to follow scheduled maintenance may use their vehicles, maintenance needs vary. Improper fluid levels or the wrong tire inflation can even affect the quality of emissions from your vehicle. Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at...
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...• carry passengers and cargo within legal driving limits. • use are driven on reasonable road surfaces within recommended limits. Do your own maintenance work . 6-3 Owner Checks and Services on page 5-5. See Gasoline Octane on page 6-8 tells you what should be checked, when to check ...perform the work on the tire and loading information label. We recommend the use of genuine GM parts. • are listed in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-13. When your service needs, you will know -how and the proper tools and equipment for vehicles that GM-trained...
...• carry passengers and cargo within legal driving limits. • use are driven on reasonable road surfaces within recommended limits. Do your own maintenance work . 6-3 Owner Checks and Services on page 5-5. See Gasoline Octane on page 6-8 tells you what should be checked, when to check ...perform the work on the tire and loading information label. We recommend the use of genuine GM parts. • are listed in Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-13. When your service needs, you will know -how and the proper tools and equipment for vehicles that GM-trained...
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... your engine oil and filter must be reset. Always use Maintenance II whenever the message comes on 10 months or more often. It is possible that, if you must be changed . Scheduled Maintenance When the Change Oil Soon message in the Driver Information Center (DIC...) comes on, it is recommended that your second service be Maintenance I and Maintenance II thereafter. When the Change Oil Soon message appears, certain services...
... your engine oil and filter must be reset. Always use Maintenance II whenever the message comes on 10 months or more often. It is possible that, if you must be changed . Scheduled Maintenance When the Change Oil Soon message in the Driver Information Center (DIC...) comes on, it is recommended that your second service be Maintenance I and Maintenance II thereafter. When the Change Oil Soon message appears, certain services...
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... 5-22. See footnote (a). Perform any leaks or damage. Inspect engine cooling system. Inspect throttle system. Scheduled Maintenance Service Change engine oil and filter. If necessary, replace filter. Inspect restraint system components. See footnote (g Maintenance I • • Maintenance II 6-5 See footnote (j). See footnote (c). See footnote (e). An Emission Control Service. Inspect suspension and steering...
... 5-22. See footnote (a). Perform any leaks or damage. Inspect engine cooling system. Inspect throttle system. Scheduled Maintenance Service Change engine oil and filter. If necessary, replace filter. Inspect restraint system components. See footnote (g Maintenance I • • Maintenance II 6-5 See footnote (j). See footnote (c). See footnote (e). An Emission Control Service. Inspect suspension and steering...
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You should retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 can be added on page 6-2. See Maintenance Requirements on the following record pages. Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-14
You should retain all maintenance receipts. Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 can be added on page 6-2. See Maintenance Requirements on the following record pages. Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-14
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... updated information. If you do not agree with any other factors. Online Owner Center The Owner Center is available in your vehicle's service history and maintenance schedule. • Find GM dealers for relief available to you to members (United States only). The Online Owner Center allows you . Eligibility is free of the...
... updated information. If you do not agree with any other factors. Online Owner Center The Owner Center is available in your vehicle's service history and maintenance schedule. • Find GM dealers for relief available to you to members (United States only). The Online Owner Center allows you . Eligibility is free of the...
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... for owners and intended to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are available for current and past model GM vehicles. The owner's manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for delivery. Note to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 Without Portfolio: Owner's Manual only. In Canada, information pertaining...
... for owners and intended to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are available for current and past model GM vehicles. The owner's manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for delivery. Note to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 Without Portfolio: Owner's Manual only. In Canada, information pertaining...
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... Required Services ...6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-8 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-9 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-7 Maintenance Record ...6-14 M Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-13 Owner Checks and Services ...6-8 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Using ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-41 Manual Lumbar Controls ...1-3 Manual Seats ...1-2 Map Pocket...
... Required Services ...6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-8 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-9 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-7 Maintenance Record ...6-14 M Maintenance Schedule (cont.) Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-13 Owner Checks and Services ...6-8 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Using ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-41 Manual Lumbar Controls ...1-3 Manual Seats ...1-2 Map Pocket...
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... Belt Extender ...1-32 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-25 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ...1-12 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ...1-24 Safety Warnings and Symbols ...iii Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Seatback, Folding Passenger ...1-6 Seats Head Restraints ...1-6 Heated Seats ...1-4 Manual ...1-2 Manual Lumbar ...1-3 Passenger Folding Seatback ...1-6 Seats (cont.) Power Lift Seat ...1-8 Rear Seat Operation ...1-9 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Six...
... Belt Extender ...1-32 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-25 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ...1-12 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster ...1-24 Safety Warnings and Symbols ...iii Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Seatback, Folding Passenger ...1-6 Seats Head Restraints ...1-6 Heated Seats ...1-4 Manual ...1-2 Manual Lumbar ...1-3 Passenger Folding Seatback ...1-6 Seats (cont.) Power Lift Seat ...1-8 Rear Seat Operation ...1-9 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Six...