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2008 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-11 Child Restraints ...1-31 Airbag System ...1-56 Restraint System Check... Storage Areas ...2-52 Sunroof ...2-53 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-21 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-30 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-46 Audio System(s) ...3-59 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-26 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things ...
2008 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-11 Child Restraints ...1-31 Airbag System ...1-56 Restraint System Check... Storage Areas ...2-52 Sunroof ...2-53 Instrument Panel ...3-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...3-4 Climate Controls ...3-21 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...3-30 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-46 Audio System(s) ...3-59 M Driving Your Vehicle ...4-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-26 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things ...
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... not start in the ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. To restart when you could damage the transmission. Starting the Engine Move your foot off : • Audio System • Power Windows • Heated Seats (if equipped) • Sunroof (if equipped) These features continue to work up and lubricate all moving , use NEUTRAL...
... not start in the ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. To restart when you could damage the transmission. Starting the Engine Move your foot off : • Audio System • Power Windows • Heated Seats (if equipped) • Sunroof (if equipped) These features continue to work up and lubricate all moving , use NEUTRAL...
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.... OnStar service also cannot work unless your vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for more information. 2-44 See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-79 for service in that your minutes to dial phone extensions. OnStar Virtual Advisor OnStar Virtual Advisor is a feature of...
.... OnStar service also cannot work unless your vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for more information. 2-44 See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-79 for service in that your minutes to dial phone extensions. OnStar Virtual Advisor OnStar Virtual Advisor is a feature of...
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Section 3 Instrument Panel Audio System(s) ...3-59 Setting the Clock ...3-60 Radio(s) ...3-62 Using an MP3 ...3-73 XM Radio Messages ...3-78 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-79 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-79 Radio Reception ...3-80 Backglass Antenna ...3-81 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-81 Security Light ...3-44 Cruise Control Light ...3-44 Highbeam On Light ...3-45 Fuel Gage ...3-45 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-46 DIC Operation and Displays ...3-46 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-48 DIC Vehicle Personalization ...3-53 3-2
Section 3 Instrument Panel Audio System(s) ...3-59 Setting the Clock ...3-60 Radio(s) ...3-62 Using an MP3 ...3-73 XM Radio Messages ...3-78 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...3-79 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...3-79 Radio Reception ...3-80 Backglass Antenna ...3-81 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...3-81 Security Light ...3-44 Cruise Control Light ...3-44 Highbeam On Light ...3-45 Fuel Gage ...3-45 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-46 DIC Operation and Displays ...3-46 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-48 DIC Vehicle Personalization ...3-53 3-2
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... Pedal Buttons (If Equipped). See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-10. See Hood Release on page 2-22. Tilt Lever. Horn. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). See Ignition Positions on page 5-12. Front Storage Area. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4-6.... See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 3-35. Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever. See Audio System(s) on page 3-16. See Fog Lamps on page 3-59. See Driver Storage Compartment on page 3-10. See Cruise Control on page 2-53....
... Pedal Buttons (If Equipped). See Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-10. See Hood Release on page 2-22. Tilt Lever. Horn. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). See Ignition Positions on page 5-12. Front Storage Area. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4-6.... See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 3-35. Windshield Wiper and Washer Lever. See Audio System(s) on page 3-16. See Fog Lamps on page 3-59. See Driver Storage Compartment on page 3-10. See Cruise Control on page 2-53....
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...interfere with all of sound equipment that it properly. Then, when driving conditions permit, you with its features. • Set up your audio system by checking with its controls. • Familiarize yourself with your vehicle is turned off. Giving extended attention to...radio, or other systems, and even damage them . Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of its operation. 3-59 With RAP, the audio system can be played even after the ignition is parked: • Familiarize yourself with the operation of your favorite radio stations using the presets and...
...interfere with all of sound equipment that it properly. Then, when driving conditions permit, you with its features. • Set up your audio system by checking with its controls. • Familiarize yourself with your vehicle is turned off. Giving extended attention to...radio, or other systems, and even damage them . Added sound equipment may interfere with the operation of its operation. 3-59 With RAP, the audio system can be played even after the ignition is parked: • Familiarize yourself with the operation of your favorite radio stations using the presets and...
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Radio with CD (Base) Radio with CD (MP3) shown, Radio with Six-Disc CD (MP3) similar Your vehicle has one of these radios as its audio system. 3-63
Radio with CD (Base) Radio with CD (MP3) shown, Radio with Six-Disc CD (MP3) similar Your vehicle has one of these radios as its audio system. 3-63
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.... XM™ Satellite Radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast-to play, the track number displays. Radio Messages Calibration Error: The audio system has been calibrated for your dealer/retailer for service. The CD player can play where it stopped, if it means that is turned off.... and www.xmradio.ca or call 1-800-929-2100 in and the CD should begin playing. If Calibration Error displays, it was the last selected audio source.
.... XM™ Satellite Radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast-to play, the track number displays. Radio Messages Calibration Error: The audio system has been calibrated for your dealer/retailer for service. The CD player can play where it stopped, if it means that is turned off.... and www.xmradio.ca or call 1-800-929-2100 in and the CD should begin playing. If Calibration Error displays, it was the last selected audio source.
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.... You will hear sound at a reduced volume. A RDM label displays. 2. To play . Press the pushbutton again to in the player it was the last selected audio source. ©SEEK ¨: Press the left arrow to go to cancel loading more than sequential order, on one CD or all discs. \ FWD (Fast...
.... You will hear sound at a reduced volume. A RDM label displays. 2. To play . Press the pushbutton again to in the player it was the last selected audio source. ©SEEK ¨: Press the left arrow to go to cancel loading more than sequential order, on one CD or all discs. \ FWD (Fast...
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... to turn off random play a CD while listening to the radio. The CD remains inside the radio for an auxiliary input device, such as a portable audio player. Press this section. 3-72 Insert one of the CD player. 2. To play tracks from all CDs loaded in the player. If a portable... audio player is not connected, No Aux Input Device Found may have been a problem while burning the CD. • The label could be for one or ...
... to turn off random play a CD while listening to the radio. The CD remains inside the radio for an auxiliary input device, such as a portable audio player. Press this section. 3-72 Insert one of the CD player. 2. To play tracks from all CDs loaded in the player. If a portable... audio player is not connected, No Aux Input Device Found may have been a problem while burning the CD. • The label could be for one or ...
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... CD-R or CD-RW Disc Your radio may display. Pressing the CAT button toggles between compressed and uncompressed audio format. You might want to the radio while a portable audio device is in PARK (P). O (Power/Volume): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to make additional volume adjustments from ...the connected portable audio player. The portable audio device continues playing, so you might need to increase or decrease the volume of the faceplate. BAND: Press to...
... CD-R or CD-RW Disc Your radio may display. Pressing the CAT button toggles between compressed and uncompressed audio format. You might want to the radio while a portable audio device is in PARK (P). O (Power/Volume): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to make additional volume adjustments from ...the connected portable audio player. The portable audio device continues playing, so you might need to increase or decrease the volume of the faceplate. BAND: Press to...
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... a minimum in order to reduce the complexity and confusion in the player. Each folder or album should contain 18 songs or less. • Finalize the audio disc before burning it easy to the maximum number of files, folders, playlists, or sessions. If a CD contains more space on the display, ...potentially getting cut off. • Make sure the MP3 files are recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW disc. • Do not mix standard audio and MP3 files on a personal computer: • Minimize the length of the file, folder or playlist names. Long names also take up to...
... a minimum in order to reduce the complexity and confusion in the player. Each folder or album should contain 18 songs or less. • Finalize the audio disc before burning it easy to the maximum number of files, folders, playlists, or sessions. If a CD contains more space on the display, ...potentially getting cut off. • Make sure the MP3 files are recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW disc. • Do not mix standard audio and MP3 files on a personal computer: • Minimize the length of the file, folder or playlist names. Long names also take up to...
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... the folder up buttons searches playlists (Px) first and then goes to any root directory folders. If the root directory has compressed audio files, the directory displays as a folder. All files contained directly under the root folder. Order of Play Tracks recorded to...folders or files. The next and previous folder functions do not function on a CD that contains compressed audio files. When the CD contains only playlists and compressed audio files, but no compressed files directly beneath them, the player advances to the CD-R or ...
... the folder up buttons searches playlists (Px) first and then goes to any root directory folders. If the root directory has compressed audio files, the directory displays as a folder. All files contained directly under the root folder. Order of Play Tracks recorded to...folders or files. The next and previous folder functions do not function on a CD that contains compressed audio files. When the CD contains only playlists and compressed audio files, but no compressed files directly beneath them, the player advances to the CD-R or ...
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...;rst track in the ID3 tag, then the radio displays the file name without the extension (such as .mp3) as special folders containing compressed audio song files. c T (Next Folder): Press the pushbutton positioned under the Folder tab to go to the first track in the ID3 tag. Sound...
...;rst track in the ID3 tag, then the radio displays the file name without the extension (such as .mp3) as special folders containing compressed audio song files. c T (Next Folder): Press the pushbutton positioned under the Folder tab to go to the first track in the ID3 tag. Sound...
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... process should disappear shortly. When you move into an open area, the signal should return. Loading XM: The audio system is working properly. The system is working properly. The system is acquiring and processing audio and text data. XM Radio Messages XL (Explicit Language Channels): These channels, or any others, can be...
... process should disappear shortly. When you move into an open area, the signal should return. Loading XM: The audio system is working properly. The system is working properly. The system is acquiring and processing audio and text data. XM Radio Messages XL (Explicit Language Channels): These channels, or any others, can be...
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... the next station. To scan all of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). g (Mute/Voice Recognition): Press and release this feature, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. The radio goes to a station, plays for two seconds until SCAN displays and a beep sounds. Press... to stop scanning. They include the following: To scan stations, press and hold the down or up arrow for more information. 3-79 The audio of the wireless and wired headphones, if your vehicle has this button to interact with a strong signal that are in this manual for more...
... the next station. To scan all of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). g (Mute/Voice Recognition): Press and release this feature, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. The radio goes to a station, plays for two seconds until SCAN displays and a beep sounds. Press... to stop scanning. They include the following: To scan stations, press and hold the down or up arrow for more information. 3-79 The audio of the wireless and wired headphones, if your vehicle has this button to interact with a strong signal that are in this manual for more...
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... Steering Wheel Illumination Not Used Fuses RADIO INTERIOR LIGHTS NOT INSTALLED POWER WINDOWS HVAC CTRL (IGN) HVAC BLOWER DOOR LOCK ROOF/HEAT SEAT NOT INSTALLED Audio System Interior Lamps Not Used Usage Power Windows Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Control (Ignition) Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Blower Switch Door Locks Sunroof, Power Windows...
... Steering Wheel Illumination Not Used Fuses RADIO INTERIOR LIGHTS NOT INSTALLED POWER WINDOWS HVAC CTRL (IGN) HVAC BLOWER DOOR LOCK ROOF/HEAT SEAT NOT INSTALLED Audio System Interior Lamps Not Used Usage Power Windows Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Control (Ignition) Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Blower Switch Door Locks Sunroof, Power Windows...
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Fuses 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Not Used Not Used Not Used Usage Fuses 24 25 Relays 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 (Diode) Park Lamps Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Heated Mirrors Fuel Pump Usage Sunroof Controls Not Used Not Used Audio Amplifier Heated Seat Controls Not Used Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, XM™ Satellite Radio, UGDO Back-up Lamps Not Used Not Used Auxiliary Power Outlets Not Used Trunk Release Rear Defog Usage Rear Window Defogger Back-up Lamps Not Used Not Used Trunk Release Fuel Pump Cargo Lamp 5-107
Fuses 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Not Used Not Used Not Used Usage Fuses 24 25 Relays 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 (Diode) Park Lamps Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Not Used Heated Mirrors Fuel Pump Usage Sunroof Controls Not Used Not Used Audio Amplifier Heated Seat Controls Not Used Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, XM™ Satellite Radio, UGDO Back-up Lamps Not Used Not Used Auxiliary Power Outlets Not Used Trunk Release Rear Defog Usage Rear Window Defogger Back-up Lamps Not Used Not Used Trunk Release Fuel Pump Cargo Lamp 5-107
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... Care/Appearance Materials ...Washing Your Vehicle ...Weatherstrips ...Windshield and Wiper Blades ...Appointments, Scheduling Service ...Audio System ...Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...Backglass Antenna ...Radio Reception ...Setting the Clock ...Theft-Deterrent Feature ...XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System... ...Audio System(s) ...Automatic Climate Control System ... 5-94 5-92 5-96 5-93 5-90 5-93 5-95 5-91 5-89 5-95 5-95 5-...
... Care/Appearance Materials ...Washing Your Vehicle ...Weatherstrips ...Windshield and Wiper Blades ...Appointments, Scheduling Service ...Audio System ...Audio Steering Wheel Controls ...Backglass Antenna ...Radio Reception ...Setting the Clock ...Theft-Deterrent Feature ...XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System... ...Audio System(s) ...Automatic Climate Control System ... 5-94 5-92 5-96 5-93 5-90 5-93 5-95 5-91 5-89 5-95 5-95 5-...
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... Storing ...5-87 Specifications, Capacities ...5-108 Speedometer ...3-32 Split Folding Rear Seat ...1-9 Start Vehicle, Remote ...2-7 Starting the Engine ...2-24 Steering ...4-10 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-79 Steering Wheel, Tilt and Telescopic ...3-7 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area ...2-52 Convenience Net ...2-53 Cupholders ...2-52 Driver Storage Compartment ...2-53 Front Storage Area...
... Storing ...5-87 Specifications, Capacities ...5-108 Speedometer ...3-32 Split Folding Rear Seat ...1-9 Start Vehicle, Remote ...2-7 Starting the Engine ...2-24 Steering ...4-10 Steering Wheel Controls, Audio ...3-79 Steering Wheel, Tilt and Telescopic ...3-7 Storage Areas Center Console Storage Area ...2-52 Convenience Net ...2-53 Cupholders ...2-52 Driver Storage Compartment ...2-53 Front Storage Area...