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Driving Your Vehicle ...287 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...288 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 ... 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 Overview ...Climate Controls ...Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...Driver Information Center (DIC) ...Audio System...
Driving Your Vehicle ...287 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...288 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 ... 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 Overview ...Climate Controls ...Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...Driver Information Center (DIC) ...Audio System...
Owner's Manual
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If you use remote start your vehicle from a distance, if your vehicle has this feature, you turn off , will be visible. The passenger sensing system will be visible when ...
If you use remote start your vehicle from a distance, if your vehicle has this feature, you turn off , will be visible. The passenger sensing system will be visible when ...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 Door Locks ...107 Power Door Locks ...108 Door Ajar Reminder ...108 Delayed...
... 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 Door Locks ...107 Power Door Locks ...108 Door Ajar Reminder ...108 Delayed...
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... Operation (With Three Round LED) ...150 Universal Home Remote System Operation (With One Triangular LED) ...156 Storage Areas ...159 Glove Box ...159 Cupholder(s) ...160 Center Console Storage Area ...160 Map Pocket ...160 Rear Compartment ... Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass ...142 Outside Power Mirrors ...144 Outside Power Heated Mirrors ...144 Outside Convex Mirror ...144 OnStar® System ...145 Universal Home Remote System ...148 Universal Home Remote System (With Three Round LED) ...148 Universal Home Remote System (With One Triangular LED) ...149 96
... Operation (With Three Round LED) ...150 Universal Home Remote System Operation (With One Triangular LED) ...156 Storage Areas ...159 Glove Box ...159 Cupholder(s) ...160 Center Console Storage Area ...160 Map Pocket ...160 Rear Compartment ... Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass ...142 Outside Power Mirrors ...144 Outside Power Heated Mirrors ...144 Outside Convex Mirror ...144 OnStar® System ...145 Universal Home Remote System ...148 Universal Home Remote System (With Three Round LED) ...148 Universal Home Remote System (With One Triangular LED) ...149 96
Owner's Manual
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... may not cause interference. 2. Operation is normal for service. 99 See "Battery Replacement" under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on a radio frequency subject to the following two conditions: 1. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System If the vehicle has the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system, it operates on page 100. • If you are...
... may not cause interference. 2. Operation is normal for service. 99 See "Battery Replacement" under Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on a radio frequency subject to the following two conditions: 1. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System If the vehicle has the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system, it operates on page 100. • If you are...
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.... The interior lamps will turn off after all the doors. See "LOCK HORN" and "LIGHT FLASH" under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 116. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The vehicle's doors may be locked and unlocked, and the trunk or liftgate may be started from about 3 feet... (1 m) up to 197 feet (60 m) away with Remote Start Remote Keyless Entry without Remote Start 100 Q (Lock): Press the lock button to lock the vehicle's doors. Pressing the lock button may arm the content theft-deterrent...
.... The interior lamps will turn off after all the doors. See "LOCK HORN" and "LIGHT FLASH" under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 116. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation The vehicle's doors may be locked and unlocked, and the trunk or liftgate may be started from about 3 feet... (1 m) up to 197 feet (60 m) away with Remote Start Remote Keyless Entry without Remote Start 100 Q (Lock): Press the lock button to lock the vehicle's doors. Pressing the lock button may arm the content theft-deterrent...
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... time the unlock button on page 116. If enabled through the DIC, the remote unlock feedback can open when this button to unlock the vehicle's doors. See Content Theft-Deterrent on the... transmitter is off. V (Remote Trunk/Liftgate Release): The trunk or liftgate will stay on page 225 for 30 seconds. The... the button is used to have the horn chirp and/or the parking lamps flash when the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed again within five seconds, all remaining doors, and the liftgate will ...
... time the unlock button on page 116. If enabled through the DIC, the remote unlock feedback can open when this button to unlock the vehicle's doors. See Content Theft-Deterrent on the... transmitter is off. V (Remote Trunk/Liftgate Release): The trunk or liftgate will stay on page 225 for 30 seconds. The... the button is used to have the horn chirp and/or the parking lamps flash when the remote keyless entry transmitter is pressed again within five seconds, all remaining doors, and the liftgate will ...
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... the transmitter works, it . If you go to change the battery. Static from unlocking your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about four years. Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to touch any of four transmitters matched to these surfaces may damage ...your GM dealer. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter will display if the remote keyless entry transmitter battery is low. The KEY FOB BATT LOW message in the vehicle's DIC will not work at the normal range in ...
... the transmitter works, it . If you go to change the battery. Static from unlocking your remote keyless entry transmitter should last about four years. Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded to touch any of four transmitters matched to these surfaces may damage ...your GM dealer. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can tell the battery is weak if the transmitter will display if the remote keyless entry transmitter battery is low. The KEY FOB BATT LOW message in the vehicle's DIC will not work at the normal range in ...
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... with the vehicle. Use one . Test the operation of the battery faces up. 2. Put the two halves back together. To replace the battery in the remote keyless entry transmitter do the following: 1. Make sure the cover is on tight, so water will not get inside the transmitter. 4. Insert a flat object...
... with the vehicle. Use one . Test the operation of the battery faces up. 2. Put the two halves back together. To replace the battery in the remote keyless entry transmitter do the following: 1. Make sure the cover is on tight, so water will not get inside the transmitter. 4. Insert a flat object...
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... vehicle is turned to ON. Your vehicle may run out of the transmitter, see Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 99. 104 You can start your vehicle's engine is low on remote starting of remote starters. See Automatic Climate Control System on page 193 for any requirements on fuel.... active and the vehicle has an automatic climate control system, it off than you to have a remote start the vehicle's heating or air conditioning systems and rear window defogger. When the remote start system is reset by inserting the vehicle's key into the ignition switch and turning it on...
... vehicle is turned to ON. Your vehicle may run out of the transmitter, see Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on page 99. 104 You can start your vehicle's engine is low on remote starting of remote starters. See Automatic Climate Control System on page 193 for any requirements on fuel.... active and the vehicle has an automatic climate control system, it off than you to have a remote start the vehicle's heating or air conditioning systems and rear window defogger. When the remote start system is reset by inserting the vehicle's key into the ignition switch and turning it on...
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... ON. The parking lamps will turn it . When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will shut off a remote start, do the following . To manually shut off automatically after a remote start, and the engine is used again before the first 10 minute time frame has ended, the .... • Turn the ignition switch to ON and then to drive the vehicle. 4. / (Remote Start): If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the keyless entry transmitter will start. 105 If the remote start procedure is still running . The engine will turn signal lights flash. 3. Press and...
... ON. The parking lamps will turn it . When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will shut off a remote start, do the following . To manually shut off automatically after a remote start, and the engine is used again before the first 10 minute time frame has ended, the .... • Turn the ignition switch to ON and then to drive the vehicle. 4. / (Remote Start): If your vehicle has the remote start feature, the keyless entry transmitter will start. 105 If the remote start procedure is still running . The engine will turn signal lights flash. 3. Press and...
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... warning flashers are shipped from about 197 feet (60 m) away. You can lock or unlock your vehicle from the factory with the remote vehicle start ready feature. The system may be enabled or disabled through the DIC. • The vehicle's key is in the ignition. ...Ready If your dealer if you would like to add the manufacturer's remote vehicle start feature to add the manufacturer's remote vehicle start system is low. • Two remote vehicle starts have the remote vehicle start ready feature. See "REMOTE START" under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 212. • The...
... warning flashers are shipped from about 197 feet (60 m) away. You can lock or unlock your vehicle from the factory with the remote vehicle start ready feature. The system may be enabled or disabled through the DIC. • The vehicle's key is in the ignition. ...Ready If your dealer if you would like to add the manufacturer's remote vehicle start feature to add the manufacturer's remote vehicle start system is low. • Two remote vehicle starts have the remote vehicle start ready feature. See "REMOTE START" under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 212. • The...
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... and can help prevent this from heat stroke. Locking your vehicle. CAUTION: (Continued) 107 Turn the key counterclockwise to lock and unlock your key or remote keyless entry transmitter, if equipped.
... and can help prevent this from heat stroke. Locking your vehicle. CAUTION: (Continued) 107 Turn the key counterclockwise to lock and unlock your key or remote keyless entry transmitter, if equipped.
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... Center (DIC). 109 If the power door unlock switch or the transmitter unlock button is enabled. Press the driver's power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter lock button once. If the power door lock switch or the transmitter lock button is pressed twice when leaving the vehicle, the...
... Center (DIC). 109 If the power door unlock switch or the transmitter unlock button is enabled. Press the driver's power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter lock button once. If the power door lock switch or the transmitter lock button is pressed twice when leaving the vehicle, the...
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... door. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it from the ignition, or if you use the manual door lock or the remote keyless entry transmitter, you could still lock your key inside your key with you want to take your vehicle. Unlock the door using the power... the ignition and a door is in the horizontal position. 2. If you remove the key from the outside . Open the door from being locked using the remote keyless entry transmitter, if the vehicle has one, the power door lock switch, or by lifting the rear door manual lock. 2. Always remember to open...
... door. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it from the ignition, or if you use the manual door lock or the remote keyless entry transmitter, you could still lock your key inside your key with you want to take your vehicle. Unlock the door using the power... the ignition and a door is in the horizontal position. 2. If you remove the key from the outside . Open the door from being locked using the remote keyless entry transmitter, if the vehicle has one, the power door lock switch, or by lifting the rear door manual lock. 2. Always remember to open...
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...outlets on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside , use the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter. When closing the trunk, close from the outside air into your vehicle. See Climate Control System. • If you ... the body and the trunk lid: • Make sure all the way. It can come into your vehicle. CAUTION: (Continued) Remote Trunk/Liftgate Release Press the remote release button, located on page 138. {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must...
...outlets on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside , use the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter. When closing the trunk, close from the outside air into your vehicle. See Climate Control System. • If you ... the body and the trunk lid: • Make sure all the way. It can come into your vehicle. CAUTION: (Continued) Remote Trunk/Liftgate Release Press the remote release button, located on page 138. {CAUTION: It can be dangerous to open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must...
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Liftgate (MAXX) To open the liftgate, press the trunk/liftgate button on the remote keyless entry transmitter or the remote trunk/liftgate release button located on page 112. Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as it by pressing the touchpad switch located ... trunk of the driver's door. The emergency trunk release handle is only intended to aid a person trapped in PARK (P) or the ignition is off. See "Remote Trunk/Liftgate Release" under Trunk (Sedan) on the lower edge of the sedan model on the trunk latch. If the liftgate is unlocked, you can...
Liftgate (MAXX) To open the liftgate, press the trunk/liftgate button on the remote keyless entry transmitter or the remote trunk/liftgate release button located on page 112. Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as it by pressing the touchpad switch located ... trunk of the driver's door. The emergency trunk release handle is only intended to aid a person trapped in PARK (P) or the ignition is off. See "Remote Trunk/Liftgate Release" under Trunk (Sedan) on the lower edge of the sedan model on the trunk latch. If the liftgate is unlocked, you can...
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...With the ignition off, you press the lock button on the doors. 116 Although your vehicle has a number of the following: • Press the remote keyless entry transmitter lock button. • Press the power door lock switch while the driver's door is closed . • Sixty seconds with the ...lock knob on the remote keyless entry transmitter a second time while all the doors and the liftgate (MAXX) are closed, the system will flash once every three seconds....
...With the ignition off, you press the lock button on the doors. 116 Although your vehicle has a number of the following: • Press the remote keyless entry transmitter lock button. • Press the power door lock switch while the driver's door is closed . • Sixty seconds with the ...lock knob on the remote keyless entry transmitter a second time while all the doors and the liftgate (MAXX) are closed, the system will flash once every three seconds....
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...entry transmitter. This will stop flashing. This will re-arm itself . • Press the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter, it on the remote keyless entry transmitter. How to Turn Off the System Alarm To turn off the system alarm, do one of the following :...pre-alarm chirp followed by a thirty second full alarm of horn and lights. • Opening any one of the following : • Press the remote keyless entry transmitter unlock button. • Turn the ignition on. • Turn the driver's door key lock cylinder counterclockwise. This will also disarm...
...entry transmitter. This will stop flashing. This will re-arm itself . • Press the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter, it on the remote keyless entry transmitter. How to Turn Off the System Alarm To turn off the system alarm, do one of the following :...pre-alarm chirp followed by a thirty second full alarm of horn and lights. • Opening any one of the following : • Press the remote keyless entry transmitter unlock button. • Turn the ignition on. • Turn the driver's door key lock cylinder counterclockwise. This will also disarm...
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... Conditions are available on all OnStar® features are included in the vehicle's OnStar® Subscriber glove box literature. Some OnStar® services (such as Remote Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance) may cancel your OnStar® service at 1-888-4-ONSTAR and they can extend this plan beyond the fi...
... Conditions are available on all OnStar® features are included in the vehicle's OnStar® Subscriber glove box literature. Some OnStar® services (such as Remote Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance) may cancel your OnStar® service at 1-888-4-ONSTAR and they can extend this plan beyond the fi...