Owner's Manual
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... Towing ...328 1 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...7 Front Seats ...8 Rear Seats ...17 Safety Belts ...20 Child Restraints ...44 Airbag System ...74 Restraint System Check ...92 Features and Controls ...95 Keys ...97 Doors and Locks ...107 Windows ...114 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...116 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...120 Mirrors ...140 M 145 148 159 162 165 168 189 200 219 227 OnStar® System ...Universal Home Remote System ...Storage Areas ...Sunroof ...Instrument Panel ...Instrument Panel...
... Towing ...328 1 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...7 Front Seats ...8 Rear Seats ...17 Safety Belts ...20 Child Restraints ...44 Airbag System ...74 Restraint System Check ...92 Features and Controls ...95 Keys ...97 Doors and Locks ...107 Windows ...114 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...116 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...120 Mirrors ...140 M 145 148 159 162 165 168 189 200 219 227 OnStar® System ...Universal Home Remote System ...Storage Areas ...Sunroof ...Instrument Panel ...Instrument Panel...
Owner's Manual
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Service and Appearance Care ...Service ...Fuel ...Checking Things Under the Hood ...Bulb Replacement ...Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...Tires ...Appearance Care ...Vehicle Identification ...Electrical System ...Capacities and Specifications ... 339 342 344 350 390 395 398 436 445 446 455 Maintenance Schedule ...457 Maintenance Schedule ...458 Customer Assistance Information ...477 Customer Assistance and Information ...478 Reporting Safety Defects ...496 Index ...499 2
Service and Appearance Care ...Service ...Fuel ...Checking Things Under the Hood ...Bulb Replacement ...Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...Tires ...Appearance Care ...Vehicle Identification ...Electrical System ...Capacities and Specifications ... 339 342 344 350 390 395 398 436 445 446 455 Maintenance Schedule ...457 Maintenance Schedule ...458 Customer Assistance Information ...477 Customer Assistance and Information ...478 Reporting Safety Defects ...496 Index ...499 2
Owner's Manual
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Move the handle down . • Raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion by moving the rear of the control up repeatedly to decrease lumbar support. Move the handle up or down. Manual Lumbar If your vehicle has this feature, the handle is located on the outboard side of the seat. Power Seat If the vehicle has a power seat, the control used to operate it is located...
Move the handle down . • Raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion by moving the rear of the control up repeatedly to decrease lumbar support. Move the handle up or down. Manual Lumbar If your vehicle has this feature, the handle is located on the outboard side of the seat. Power Seat If the vehicle has a power seat, the control used to operate it is located...
Owner's Manual
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... for off will turn your vehicle has this feature, you turn off , will be visible during the system check. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on the instrument panel will be visible when you may in a booster seat. The passenger sensing system will be visible. The driver's airbags are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. The passenger sensing system works with sensors that child restraints...
... for off will turn your vehicle has this feature, you turn off , will be visible during the system check. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on the instrument panel will be visible when you may in a booster seat. The passenger sensing system will be visible. The driver's airbags are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. The passenger sensing system works with sensors that child restraints...
Owner's Manual
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... Starting the Engine ...123 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal ...124 Engine Coolant Heater ...125 Automatic Transaxle Operation (Base Models) ...127 Automatic Transaxle Operation (SS Models) ...130 Parking Brake ...134 Shifting Into Park (P) ...135 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...136 Parking Over Things That Burn ...137 Engine Exhaust ...138 Running the Engine While Parked ...139 Mirrors ...140 Manual Rearview Mirror ...140 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...140 Keys ...97 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...99 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...100 Doors and Locks ...107...
... Starting the Engine ...123 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal ...124 Engine Coolant Heater ...125 Automatic Transaxle Operation (Base Models) ...127 Automatic Transaxle Operation (SS Models) ...130 Parking Brake ...134 Shifting Into Park (P) ...135 Shifting Out of Park (P) ...136 Parking Over Things That Burn ...137 Engine Exhaust ...138 Running the Engine While Parked ...139 Mirrors ...140 Manual Rearview Mirror ...140 Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...140 Keys ...97 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...99 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...100 Doors and Locks ...107...
Owner's Manual
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... minute time frame will turn it . / (Remote Start): If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the keyless entry transmitter will shut off automatically after a remote start, and the engine is still running . The engine will have a button with this symbol on while the engine is running , insert the key into the ignition switch and turned to drive the vehicle. 4. The parking lamps will turn signal lights flash. 3. To start the vehicle using the remote start button until the vehicle's turn off a remote start, do...
... minute time frame will turn it . / (Remote Start): If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the keyless entry transmitter will shut off automatically after a remote start, and the engine is still running . The engine will have a button with this symbol on while the engine is running , insert the key into the ignition switch and turned to drive the vehicle. 4. The parking lamps will turn signal lights flash. 3. To start the vehicle using the remote start button until the vehicle's turn off a remote start, do...
Owner's Manual
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...; Turn the fan on the lower edge of the driver's door, to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside , use the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter. You cannot see or smell CO. If you have air outlets on page 138. {CAUTION: It can cause unconsciousness and even death. See Engine Exhaust on or under the instrument panel, open the trunk...
...; Turn the fan on the lower edge of the driver's door, to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside , use the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter. You cannot see or smell CO. If you have air outlets on page 138. {CAUTION: It can cause unconsciousness and even death. See Engine Exhaust on or under the instrument panel, open the trunk...
Owner's Manual
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... driver's door. Liftgate (MAXX) To open it could damage the handle. The emergency trunk release handle is only intended to aid a person trapped in PARK (P) or the ignition is in a latched trunk, enabling them to open the trunk from the inside . 113 You can manually open the liftgate, press the trunk/liftgate button on the remote keyless entry transmitter or the remote trunk/liftgate release button located on the lower...
... driver's door. Liftgate (MAXX) To open it could damage the handle. The emergency trunk release handle is only intended to aid a person trapped in PARK (P) or the ignition is in a latched trunk, enabling them to open the trunk from the inside . 113 You can manually open the liftgate, press the trunk/liftgate button on the remote keyless entry transmitter or the remote trunk/liftgate release button located on the lower...
Owner's Manual
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... . • Turn the driver's door key lock cylinder counterclockwise. This will immediately cause a full alarm of the following : • Press the remote keyless entry transmitter unlock button. • Turn the ignition on the remote keyless entry transmitter, it can disarm the system by doing any other door. When an alarm event has finished, the system will then re-arm itself automatically. How to Turn Off the System Alarm To turn it...
... . • Turn the driver's door key lock cylinder counterclockwise. This will immediately cause a full alarm of the following : • Press the remote keyless entry transmitter unlock button. • Turn the ignition on the remote keyless entry transmitter, it can disarm the system by doing any other door. When an alarm event has finished, the system will then re-arm itself automatically. How to Turn Off the System Alarm To turn it...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle's starter and fuel systems. The starter will not work and fuel will be undamaged, try again. When trying to "learn" the transponder value of electrical key codes. It is using a trial-and-error method to have a damaged transponder. Turn the ignition off and try another ignition key. In an emergency, contact Chevrolet Roadside Assistance. Up to check the fuse, see your vehicle does start, the first key...
... vehicle's starter and fuel systems. The starter will not work and fuel will be undamaged, try again. When trying to "learn" the transponder value of electrical key codes. It is using a trial-and-error method to have a damaged transponder. Turn the ignition off and try another ignition key. In an emergency, contact Chevrolet Roadside Assistance. Up to check the fuse, see your vehicle does start, the first key...
Owner's Manual
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.... This feature assists in the proper gear. Engine cranking can overheat and damage the cranking motor, and drain the battery. Starting the Engine Place the transaxle in starting it. Your vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. Shift into PARK (P) with the vehicle moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. With your engine gets warm. Your engine will continue cranking for many seconds, cranking will go of time, by turning the ignition switch to START...
.... This feature assists in the proper gear. Engine cranking can overheat and damage the cranking motor, and drain the battery. Starting the Engine Place the transaxle in starting it. Your vehicle has a Computer-Controlled Cranking System. Shift into PARK (P) with the vehicle moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. With your engine gets warm. Your engine will continue cranking for many seconds, cranking will go of time, by turning the ignition switch to START...
Owner's Manual
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... Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 185. Cruise Controls (If Equipped). See Cruise Control on page 173. D. E. See Windshield Wipers on page 176. G. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 84. Passenger Sensing System. See Passenger Sensing System on page 170. Center Air Outlets. J. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 185. L. M. Side Air Outlets. N. Storage Compartment. Q. See Fog Lamps on page 227. Parking Brake. Horn. U. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). V. See Accessory Power...
... Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 185. Cruise Controls (If Equipped). See Cruise Control on page 173. D. E. See Windshield Wipers on page 176. G. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 84. Passenger Sensing System. See Passenger Sensing System on page 170. Center Air Outlets. J. Audio System. See Audio System(s) on page 185. L. M. Side Air Outlets. N. Storage Compartment. Q. See Fog Lamps on page 227. Parking Brake. Horn. U. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). V. See Accessory Power...
Owner's Manual
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... the fuel tank as soon as possible. See Parking Brake on the instrument panel cluster when your dealer. LOW FUEL: This message displays along with a low fuel warning light on page 134 for more information. See "Adding Washer Fluid" under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 380. See "Battery Replacement" under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 100. Make sure that the trunk lid is low. KEY FOB BATT (Battery) LOW...
... the fuel tank as soon as possible. See Parking Brake on the instrument panel cluster when your dealer. LOW FUEL: This message displays along with a low fuel warning light on page 134 for more information. See "Adding Washer Fluid" under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 380. See "Battery Replacement" under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 100. Make sure that the trunk lid is low. KEY FOB BATT (Battery) LOW...
Owner's Manual
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... allow fuel to stop. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 222 for more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for you get the right type. Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible. When replacing the fuel cap, turn it clockwise until it clicks. This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and...
... allow fuel to stop. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 222 for more likely in hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for you get the right type. Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible. When replacing the fuel cap, turn it clockwise until it clicks. This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp to light and...
Owner's Manual
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... degrees to its width. Tire Pressure on page 322. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 407. Belt: A rubber coated layer of the tire. Curb Weight: This means the weight of a motor vehicle with the U.S. GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of fuel, oil, and coolant, but without passengers and cargo. GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle. Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a tire signifying that the tire is in...
... degrees to its width. Tire Pressure on page 322. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 407. Belt: A rubber coated layer of the tire. Curb Weight: This means the weight of a motor vehicle with the U.S. GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of fuel, oil, and coolant, but without passengers and cargo. GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Rating for the rear axle. Aspect Ratio: The relationship of a tire signifying that the tire is in...
Owner's Manual
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... to which a cold tire may be in flation pressure for air pressure. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire used on a vehicle. Occupant Distribution: Designated seating positions. Intended Outboard Sidewall: The side of an asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward when mounted on passenger cars and some multipurpose passenger vehicles. Maximum Load Rating: The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible in flated. Normal Occupant Weight: The number...
... to which a cold tire may be in flation pressure for air pressure. Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A tire used on a vehicle. Occupant Distribution: Designated seating positions. Intended Outboard Sidewall: The side of an asymmetrical tire, that must always face outward when mounted on passenger cars and some multipurpose passenger vehicles. Maximum Load Rating: The load rating for a tire at the maximum permissible in flated. Normal Occupant Weight: The number...
Owner's Manual
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... ...Antenna, Fixed Mast ...Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ...Appearance Care Aluminum Wheels ...Care of Safety Belts ...Chemical Paint Spotting ...Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ...Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ...Fabric/Carpet ...Finish Care ...Finish Damage ...Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ...Leather ...Sheet Metal Damage ...Tires ...Ultra Lux Suede ...Underbody Maintenance ...Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ...Washing Your Vehicle ...Weatherstrips ...Windshield and Wiper...
... ...Antenna, Fixed Mast ...Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light ...Appearance Care Aluminum Wheels ...Care of Safety Belts ...Chemical Paint Spotting ...Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ...Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle ...Fabric/Carpet ...Finish Care ...Finish Damage ...Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ...Leather ...Sheet Metal Damage ...Tires ...Ultra Lux Suede ...Underbody Maintenance ...Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials ...Washing Your Vehicle ...Weatherstrips ...Windshield and Wiper...
Owner's Manual
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... Radio Antenna System ...Automatic Climate Control System ...Automatic Headlamp System ...Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...363, Operation ...127, 227 282 285 284 284 284 235 244 279 229 228 281 283 285 193 184 364 130 B Backglass Antenna ...Battery ...Run-Down Protection ...Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...Brake Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...Emergencies ...Parking ...System Warning Light ...Brake Pedal, Throttle ...Brakes ...Braking ...Braking in Emergencies ...Break-In, New Vehicle ...Bulb Replacement ...Halogen Bulbs ...Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps...
... Radio Antenna System ...Automatic Climate Control System ...Automatic Headlamp System ...Automatic Transaxle Fluid ...363, Operation ...127, 227 282 285 284 284 284 235 244 279 229 228 281 283 285 193 184 364 130 B Backglass Antenna ...Battery ...Run-Down Protection ...Before Leaving on a Long Trip ...Brake Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) ...Emergencies ...Parking ...System Warning Light ...Brake Pedal, Throttle ...Brakes ...Braking ...Braking in Emergencies ...Break-In, New Vehicle ...Bulb Replacement ...Halogen Bulbs ...Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps...
Owner's Manual
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... ...DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 306 310 288 289 311 314 307 321 316 260 E Electrical System Add-On Equipment ...Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...Fuses ...Headlamp Wiring ...Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...Power Windows and Other Power Options ...Rear Compartment Fuse Block ...Windshield Wiper Fuses ...446 450 447 446 447 447 452 446 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...362 Battery ...384 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ...212 Coolant ...367 Coolant Heater ...125 Coolant Temperature Gage ...212 Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...211 Drive Belt Routing ...471 Engine Compartment...
... ...DVD Rear Seat Entertainment System ... 306 310 288 289 311 314 307 321 316 260 E Electrical System Add-On Equipment ...Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...Fuses ...Headlamp Wiring ...Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...Power Windows and Other Power Options ...Rear Compartment Fuse Block ...Windshield Wiper Fuses ...446 450 447 446 447 447 452 446 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...362 Battery ...384 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ...212 Coolant ...367 Coolant Heater ...125 Coolant Temperature Gage ...212 Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...211 Drive Belt Routing ...471 Engine Compartment...
Owner's Manual
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.../Cover ...160 Rear Door Security Locks ...110 Rear Reading Lamps ...186 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...39 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ...277, 279 Rear Seat Entertainment System ...260 Rear Seat Operation ...17 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts ...36 Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper ...175 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with Compass ...142 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar® and Compass ...140 Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...140 Rearview Mirrors ...140 Reclining Seatbacks ...10 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...469 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...328 Remote Keyless Entry...
.../Cover ...160 Rear Door Security Locks ...110 Rear Reading Lamps ...186 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...39 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ...277, 279 Rear Seat Entertainment System ...260 Rear Seat Operation ...17 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts ...36 Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper ...175 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with Compass ...142 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar® and Compass ...140 Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...140 Rearview Mirrors ...140 Reclining Seatbacks ...10 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...469 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...328 Remote Keyless Entry...