Owner's Manual
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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 ...200 219 227 OnStar® System ...Universal Home Remote System ...Storage Areas ...Sunroof ...Instrument Panel ...Instrument Panel Overview ...Climate Controls ...Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...Driver Information Center (DIC) ...Audio System(s) ... Driving Your Vehicle ...287 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...
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 ...200 219 227 OnStar® System ...Universal Home Remote System ...Storage Areas ...Sunroof ...Instrument Panel ...Instrument Panel Overview ...Climate Controls ...Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...Driver Information Center (DIC) ...Audio System(s) ... Driving Your Vehicle ...287 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...
Owner's Manual
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... the child in the child restraint when and as it will be secured in a rear seat, even if the airbag or airbags are off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you need to secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front passenger's position. Do... belt to secure the child restraint in this position. See Passenger Sensing System on page 205. 71 Your vehicle has a right front passenger's frontal airbag. See Manual Seats on page 8 or Power Seat on page 9. If you turn the ignition to ON or START. See Manual Seats on page...
... the child in the child restraint when and as it will be secured in a rear seat, even if the airbag or airbags are off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit when you need to secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front passenger's position. Do... belt to secure the child restraint in this position. See Passenger Sensing System on page 205. 71 Your vehicle has a right front passenger's frontal airbag. See Manual Seats on page 8 or Power Seat on page 9. If you turn the ignition to ON or START. See Manual Seats on page...
Owner's Manual
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... restraint system can be seriously injured or killed. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 47. The driver's frontal airbag is an electrical problem. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for...
... restraint system can be seriously injured or killed. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 47. The driver's frontal airbag is an electrical problem. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its airbag system is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. Airbags plus lap-shoulder belts offer the best protection for...
Owner's Manual
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... manufacturer's directions and refer to Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position on indicator is a critical problem with the airbag system or the passenger sensing system. If this happens, slightly recline the vehicle's seatback and adjust the seat cushion if possible. The... after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle, the on the instrument panel will light and stay lit to make sure the child restraint is off the right front passenger's frontal airbag if: • The right front passenger seat is unoccupied. • The system determines ...
... manufacturer's directions and refer to Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position on indicator is a critical problem with the airbag system or the passenger sensing system. If this happens, slightly recline the vehicle's seatback and adjust the seat cushion if possible. The... after reinstalling the child restraint and restarting the vehicle, the on the instrument panel will light and stay lit to make sure the child restraint is off the right front passenger's frontal airbag if: • The right front passenger seat is unoccupied. • The system determines ...
Owner's Manual
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... be because that the airbag is active. If the on indicator is still lit, secure the child in the child restraint in a rear seat position in the vehicle and check with the person's legs comfortably extended. This will light and stay lit to detect that person. Restart the vehicle ...and have outgrown child restraints and for that person and then enable the passenger's airbag. 87
... be because that the airbag is active. If the on indicator is still lit, secure the child in the child restraint in a rear seat position in the vehicle and check with the person's legs comfortably extended. This will light and stay lit to detect that person. Restart the vehicle ...and have outgrown child restraints and for that person and then enable the passenger's airbag. 87
Owner's Manual
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{CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on this ever happens, have the protection of additional material such as a blanket, or aftermarket ... securing the child restraint and before a small occupant, including a small adult, sits in the right front passenger's seat may be wrong with the airbag system. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 204 for more on , it means that something may not have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in...
{CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in the instrument panel cluster ever comes on and stays on this ever happens, have the protection of additional material such as a blanket, or aftermarket ... securing the child restraint and before a small occupant, including a small adult, sits in the right front passenger's seat may be wrong with the airbag system. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 204 for more on , it means that something may not have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in...
Owner's Manual
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... seatback may interfere with the proper operation of the passenger sensing system. 89 If this happens, the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator and the airbag readiness light on page 91 for more information about modifications that can affect how the system operates. See Adding Equipment to dry. If...
... seatback may interfere with the proper operation of the passenger sensing system. 89 If this happens, the off indicator in the passenger airbag status indicator and the airbag readiness light on page 91 for more information about modifications that can affect how the system operates. See Adding Equipment to dry. If...
Owner's Manual
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...belt system from doing its job, have to replace the airbag module in a crash. Do not open or break the airbag coverings. 92 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, ...and anchorages are working properly. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you damage the covering for the driver's or the right front passenger's airbag, or the airbag covering on the driver's ...
...belt system from doing its job, have to replace the airbag module in a crash. Do not open or break the airbag coverings. 92 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, ...and anchorages are working properly. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you damage the covering for the driver's or the right front passenger's airbag, or the airbag covering on the driver's ...
Owner's Manual
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...do so. Then the new retractor assembly will need to replace the driver and front passenger's safety belt retractor assemblies, even if the frontal airbags have not deployed. Have your safety belt pretensioners checked if your vehicle has been in a collision. After a crash you may need to replace... the driver's and right front passengers safety belt retractor assembly. See Airbag Readiness Light on after you start your vehicle or while you are driving. If the frontal airbags inflate you will be there to help protect you in a collision, or if your...
...do so. Then the new retractor assembly will need to replace the driver and front passenger's safety belt retractor assemblies, even if the frontal airbags have not deployed. Have your safety belt pretensioners checked if your vehicle has been in a collision. After a crash you may need to replace... the driver's and right front passengers safety belt retractor assembly. See Airbag Readiness Light on after you start your vehicle or while you are driving. If the frontal airbags inflate you will be there to help protect you in a collision, or if your...
Owner's Manual
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... (Three Spoke) ...281 Airbag Readiness Light ...204 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...205 Charging System Light ...207 Brake System Warning Light ...207 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...208 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...209 Traction Control System Active Light ...210 Enhanced Traction System Warning Light ...210 Enhanced Traction System Active Light ...211 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...211 Engine Coolant...
... (Three Spoke) ...281 Airbag Readiness Light ...204 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...205 Charging System Light ...207 Brake System Warning Light ...207 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light ...208 Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light ...209 Traction Control System Active Light ...210 Enhanced Traction System Warning Light ...210 Enhanced Traction System Active Light ...211 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...211 Engine Coolant...
Owner's Manual
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... several seconds to remind people to buckle their safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt is in motion. This would only occur if the passenger airbag is buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on page 84 for more . See Passenger Sensing System on . 203 This chime and... also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will come on and stay on . Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the key is turned to ON or START, a chime will flash for several more information. If the passenger's safety belt is ...
... several seconds to remind people to buckle their safety belts, unless the driver's safety belt is in motion. This would only occur if the passenger airbag is buckled, neither the chime nor the light will come on page 84 for more . See Passenger Sensing System on . 203 This chime and... also come on and stay on for several seconds, then it will come on and stay on . Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Several seconds after the key is turned to ON or START, a chime will flash for several more information. If the passenger's safety belt is ...
Owner's Manual
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...when you if there is an electrical problem. The airbag readiness light should go out. Then the light should flash for a few seconds. If the light does not come on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be ready to warn you start .... Have your vehicle serviced right away. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on then, have your vehicle. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. This light will come on after you start your vehicle may not work ...
...when you if there is an electrical problem. The airbag readiness light should go out. Then the light should flash for a few seconds. If the light does not come on after you start your vehicle, it means the airbag system may not be ready to warn you start .... Have your vehicle serviced right away. {CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light stays on then, have your vehicle. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. This light will come on after you start your vehicle may not work ...
Owner's Manual
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.... Then, after several seconds as a system check. If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that will light either ON or OFF, or either the on when you have this feature, you know the status of the rear-facing child... restraint would be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger's airbag in a rear-facing child restraint can be very close to ON or START, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for several more seconds, the status indicator will accommodate ...
.... Then, after several seconds as a system check. If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status indicator, it means that will light either ON or OFF, or either the on when you have this feature, you know the status of the rear-facing child... restraint would be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger's airbag in a rear-facing child restraint can be very close to ON or START, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for several more seconds, the status indicator will accommodate ...
Owner's Manual
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...the front." This is because the risk to turn off the passenger's frontal airbag if the system detects a rear-facing child restraint, no system is fail-safe, and no lights at all status indicator lights remain on the airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off symbol is... the passenger sensing system. If this , including important safety information. 206 {CAUTION: If the off indicator and the airbag readiness light ever come on your dealer for more on this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the...
...the front." This is because the risk to turn off the passenger's frontal airbag if the system detects a rear-facing child restraint, no system is fail-safe, and no lights at all status indicator lights remain on the airbag status indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off symbol is... the passenger sensing system. If this , including important safety information. 206 {CAUTION: If the off indicator and the airbag readiness light ever come on your dealer for more on this ever happens, have the vehicle serviced promptly, because an adult-size person sitting in the...
Owner's Manual
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... BAG: This message displays if there is a problem with a low fuel warning light on page 112 for more information. 224 See Trunk (Sedan) on the instrument panel cluster when your dealer. LOW FUEL: This message displays along with the airbag system. PUSH PARK PEDAL: This message displays if the parking brake is...
... BAG: This message displays if there is a problem with a low fuel warning light on page 112 for more information. 224 See Trunk (Sedan) on the instrument panel cluster when your dealer. LOW FUEL: This message displays along with the airbag system. PUSH PARK PEDAL: This message displays if the parking brake is...
Owner's Manual
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... WIPER SW IGN SENSOR STR/WHL ILLUM NOT INSTALLED RADIO INTERIOR LIGHTS REAR WIPER HVAC CTRL (IGN) Usage Climate Control System Instrument Panel Cluster, Theft Deterrent System OnStar® System Not Used Airbag System Climate Control System Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal Windshield Wiper/Washer... Steering Wheel Controls Backlighting Not Used Audio System Overhead Lighting, Trunk/Cargo Lighting Rear Wiper System/Washer Pump Climate Control System Fuses HVAC BLOWER DOOR LOCK ROOF/HEAT SEAT POWER WINDOWS NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED AIRBAG (BATT) FUSE PULLER SPARE FUSE HOLDER SPARE FUSE ...
... WIPER SW IGN SENSOR STR/WHL ILLUM NOT INSTALLED RADIO INTERIOR LIGHTS REAR WIPER HVAC CTRL (IGN) Usage Climate Control System Instrument Panel Cluster, Theft Deterrent System OnStar® System Not Used Airbag System Climate Control System Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal Windshield Wiper/Washer... Steering Wheel Controls Backlighting Not Used Audio System Overhead Lighting, Trunk/Cargo Lighting Rear Wiper System/Washer Pump Climate Control System Fuses HVAC BLOWER DOOR LOCK ROOF/HEAT SEAT POWER WINDOWS NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED AIRBAG (BATT) FUSE PULLER SPARE FUSE HOLDER SPARE FUSE ...
Owner's Manual
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... (d) Visually inspect wiper blades for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of the windshield. 464 (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated. More frequent lubrication may be required when ... keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have them repaired or replaced. Have any opened or broken airbag coverings, and have it repaired. The airbag system does not need regular maintenance. (f) Lubricate all pipes, fittings and clamps; Applying silicone grease on ...
... (d) Visually inspect wiper blades for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs of the windshield. 464 (e) Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are cracked, swollen, or deteriorated. More frequent lubrication may be required when ... keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have them repaired or replaced. Have any opened or broken airbag coverings, and have it repaired. The airbag system does not need regular maintenance. (f) Lubricate all pipes, fittings and clamps; Applying silicone grease on ...
Owner's Manual
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..., Engine ...362 Air Conditioning ...189, 193 Airbag Passenger Status Indicator ...205 Readiness Light ...204 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ...490 Airbag System ...74 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...91 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...81 Passenger Sensing System ...84 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...90 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ...81 What Will...
..., Engine ...362 Air Conditioning ...189, 193 Airbag Passenger Status Indicator ...205 Readiness Light ...204 Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) ...490 Airbag System ...74 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...91 How Does an Airbag Restrain? ...81 Passenger Sensing System ...84 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...90 What Makes an Airbag Inflate? ...81 What Will...
Owner's Manual
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... ...186 Trunk ...186 LATCH System Child Restraints ...58 License Plate Lamps ...394 Lift Seat, Power ...16 Liftgate ...113 Light Airbag Readiness ...204 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...208 Brake System Warning ...207 Charging System ...207 Cruise Control ...217 Engine Coolant... Temperature Warning ...211 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Active Light ...211 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Warning Light ...210 506 Light (cont.) Highbeam On ...217 Malfunction Indicator ...212 Oil Pressure ...216 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...205 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder ...203 Safety Belt...
... ...186 Trunk ...186 LATCH System Child Restraints ...58 License Plate Lamps ...394 Lift Seat, Power ...16 Liftgate ...113 Light Airbag Readiness ...204 Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ...208 Brake System Warning ...207 Charging System ...207 Cruise Control ...217 Engine Coolant... Temperature Warning ...211 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Active Light ...211 Enhanced Traction System (ETS) Warning Light ...210 506 Light (cont.) Highbeam On ...217 Malfunction Indicator ...212 Oil Pressure ...216 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...205 Passenger Safety Belt Reminder ...203 Safety Belt...
Owner's Manual
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Safety Belt Passenger Reminder Light ...203 Pretensioners ...43 Reminder Light ...203 Safety Belts Care of ...440 Driver Position ...26 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...26 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...25 Rear Safety ... Lift Seat ...16 Power Seat ...9 Rear Seat Operation ...17 Reclining Seatbacks ...10 Securing a Child Restraint Rear Seat Position ...67 Right Front Seat Position ...69 Security Light ...217 Service ...342 Accessories and Modifications ...342 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...344 California Proposition 65 Warning ...343 Doing Your...
Safety Belt Passenger Reminder Light ...203 Pretensioners ...43 Reminder Light ...203 Safety Belts Care of ...440 Driver Position ...26 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...26 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...25 Rear Safety ... Lift Seat ...16 Power Seat ...9 Rear Seat Operation ...17 Reclining Seatbacks ...10 Securing a Child Restraint Rear Seat Position ...67 Right Front Seat Position ...69 Security Light ...217 Service ...342 Accessories and Modifications ...342 Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...344 California Proposition 65 Warning ...343 Doing Your...