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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... and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-22 Mirrors ...2-38 OnStar® System ...2-44 Universal Home Remote System ...2-46 Storage Areas ...2-50 Sunroof ...2-53 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-22 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-32 M Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-47 Audio System(s) ...3-54 Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, ...
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... and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-22 Mirrors ...2-38 OnStar® System ...2-44 Universal Home Remote System ...2-46 Storage Areas ...2-50 Sunroof ...2-53 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-22 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-32 M Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-47 Audio System(s) ...3-54 Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, ...
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... 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 Many times, this manual you will tell what to do to a specific component, control, message, gage, or ...
... 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 Many times, this manual you will tell what to do to a specific component, control, message, gage, or ...
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... from moving engine parts. Before starting and lower fuel usage during engine warm-up. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on the outside temperature, the kind of extension cord could cause an electrical shock. You could be parking your...
... from moving engine parts. Before starting and lower fuel usage during engine warm-up. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on the outside temperature, the kind of extension cord could cause an electrical shock. You could be parking your...
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... Warning Light ...3-36 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...3-37 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...3-38 Traction Control System Active Light ...3-38 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel ...3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...3-8 Headlamp High/Low-Beam...
... Warning Light ...3-36 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...3-37 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...3-38 Traction Control System Active Light ...3-38 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Hazard Warning Flashers ...3-6 Other Warning Devices ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel ...3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...3-8 Headlamp High/Low-Beam...
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... long as the switch is pushed. Cruise control can really help on long trips. On such roads, fast changes in delay mode. See Instrument Panel Overview on page 5-38. Do not use your brakes, the cruise control shuts off. {CAUTION: Press the top of the switch to either of the wiper...
... long as the switch is pushed. Cruise control can really help on long trips. On such roads, fast changes in delay mode. See Instrument Panel Overview on page 5-38. Do not use your brakes, the cruise control shuts off. {CAUTION: Press the top of the switch to either of the wiper...
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... Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling the Tank ...5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-17 Engine Oil Life System ...5-20 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-22 Automatic Transaxle Fluid (2.2L L4 and 3.5L V6 Engines) ...5-23 Automatic...
... Fuel ...5-6 Additives ...5-6 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...5-7 Filling the Tank ...5-8 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...5-10 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Hood Release ...5-11 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Engine Oil ...5-17 Engine Oil Life System ...5-20 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-22 Automatic Transaxle Fluid (2.2L L4 and 3.5L V6 Engines) ...5-23 Automatic...
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Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2.2L L4 engine, here is what you will see: 5-12
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2.2L L4 engine, here is what you will see: 5-12
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... Dipstick (Out of the engine oil dipstick. 1. See "Adding Washer Fluid" under Engine Oil on page 5-12 for the location of View). See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-17. F. See Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 5-37. See "Checking Engine Oil" under Engine Oil on page 5-42. B. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See...
... Dipstick (Out of the engine oil dipstick. 1. See "Adding Washer Fluid" under Engine Oil on page 5-12 for the location of View). See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-17. F. See Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 5-37. See "Checking Engine Oil" under Engine Oil on page 5-42. B. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See...
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... mark for the L4 engine or below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick for the location of oil. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-107. Push the dipstick all the way back in the proper operating range. L4 Engine V6 Engine Be sure to add enough oil...
... mark for the L4 engine or below the cross-hatched area at the tip of the dipstick for the location of oil. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-107. Push the dipstick all the way back in the proper operating range. L4 Engine V6 Engine Be sure to add enough oil...
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... dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter at the first oil change after each engine oil change. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information. How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect the air cleaner/filter, remove the filter...
... dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter at the first oil change after each engine oil change. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information. How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect the air cleaner/filter, remove the filter...
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... dipstick back in each gear, pausing for three to five minutes. Then, position the shift lever in all the way. 5-25 See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on a level place. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it back out again. 3. If the fluid level is...
... dipstick back in each gear, pausing for three to five minutes. Then, position the shift lever in all the way. 5-25 See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on a level place. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it back out again. 3. If the fluid level is...
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... more information on engine coolant. If the LOW COOLANT message is located in the Driver Information Center (DIC), it means you badly. See Engine Compartment Overview on a level surface. Have the system serviced by a technician as soon as possible. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-50 for more information. 5-28...
... more information on engine coolant. If the LOW COOLANT message is located in the Driver Information Center (DIC), it means you badly. See Engine Compartment Overview on a level surface. Have the system serviced by a technician as soon as possible. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-50 for more information. 5-28...
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... the ADD mark on page 6-12. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. 4. Power Steering Fluid (3.9L V6 Engine) See Engine Compartment Overview on the dipstick. How to bring the level within the crosshatched area on page 5-12 for reservoir location.
... the ADD mark on page 6-12. Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick with a clean rag. 4. Power Steering Fluid (3.9L V6 Engine) See Engine Compartment Overview on the dipstick. How to bring the level within the crosshatched area on page 5-12 for reservoir location.
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... where the temperature may fall below freezing, use washer fluid. Also, water does not clean as well as washer fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview on it is full.
... where the temperature may fall below freezing, use washer fluid. Also, water does not clean as well as washer fluid. See Engine Compartment Overview on it is full.
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... level goes back up. Adding brake fluid will come on page 3-36. The other reason is leaking out of the reservoir. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the brake system. Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is hot enough.
... level goes back up. Adding brake fluid will come on page 3-36. The other reason is leaking out of the reservoir. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for the location of the brake system. Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is hot enough.
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... with top-quality GM brake parts. The braking performance you have to be badly hurt if you are wrong for battery location. See Engine Compartment Overview on working around a battery without getting hurt. 5-42 Vehicle Storage If you are not careful. Its many other ways if someone puts in the wrong...
... with top-quality GM brake parts. The braking performance you have to be badly hurt if you are wrong for battery location. See Engine Compartment Overview on working around a battery without getting hurt. 5-42 Vehicle Storage If you are not careful. Its many other ways if someone puts in the wrong...
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... up even when the engine is not running and can cause battery gas to explode. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more light. If it is there. If you accidentally get it in your vehicle. 3. People have been hurt doing this, and...
... up even when the engine is not running and can cause battery gas to explode. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more light. If it is there. If you accidentally get it in your vehicle. 3. People have been hurt doing this, and...
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Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is located on location. 5-102 See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on the driver's side of the vehicle, near the battery.
Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is located on location. 5-102 See Engine Compartment Overview on page 5-12 for more information on the driver's side of the vehicle, near the battery.
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... Battery ...5-42 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ...3-41 Coolant ...5-26 Coolant Heater ...2-26 Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-40 Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...3-40 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Exhaust ...2-36 Oil ...5-17 Oil Life System ...5-20 Overheated Protection Operating Mode ...5-31 Overheating ...5-29 Starting ...2-24 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) ...4-11 Active Light...
... Battery ...5-42 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ...3-41 Coolant ...5-26 Coolant Heater ...2-26 Coolant Temperature Gage ...3-40 Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...3-40 Engine Compartment Overview ...5-12 Exhaust ...2-36 Oil ...5-17 Oil Life System ...5-20 Overheated Protection Operating Mode ...5-31 Overheating ...5-29 Starting ...2-24 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) ...4-11 Active Light...
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Tire Pressure ...5-61 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Instrument Panel (I Ignition Positions ...2-23 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ...1-34 Inflation - I /P) Brightness ...3-19 Cluster ...3-33 J Jump Starting ...5-43 K Keyless Entry System ...2-5 Keys ...2-3 L ...
Tire Pressure ...5-61 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Instrument Panel (I Ignition Positions ...2-23 Infants and Young Children, Restraints ...1-34 Inflation - I /P) Brightness ...3-19 Cluster ...3-33 J Jump Starting ...5-43 K Keyless Entry System ...2-5 Keys ...2-3 L ...