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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 ...1-72 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Windows ...2-15 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-18 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-22 Mirrors ...2-39 OnStar® System ...2-42 Universal Home Remote System...
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 ...1-72 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Windows ...2-15 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-18 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-22 Mirrors ...2-39 OnStar® System ...2-42 Universal Home Remote System...
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... as soon as it prevent people from the vents in flates, there may automatically unlock the doors, turn the interior lamps on, and turn the hazard warning flashers off by opening a window or a door. If you experience breathing problems following an airbag deployment, you have breathing problems but not too... using the controls for some smoke and dust coming from leaving the vehicle. { CAUTION: When an airbag in the deflated airbags. You can lock the doors, turn the interior lamps off, and turn the hazard warning flashers on page 1-63.
... as soon as it prevent people from the vents in flates, there may automatically unlock the doors, turn the interior lamps on, and turn the hazard warning flashers off by opening a window or a door. If you experience breathing problems following an airbag deployment, you have breathing problems but not too... using the controls for some smoke and dust coming from leaving the vehicle. { CAUTION: When an airbag in the deflated airbags. You can lock the doors, turn the interior lamps off, and turn the hazard warning flashers on page 1-63.
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... Mirror ...2-42 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...2-5 Remote Vehicle Start ...2-7 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Door Locks ...2-10 Power Door Locks ...2-11 Door Ajar Reminder ...2-11 Delayed Locking ...2-11 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-11 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-12 Lockout Protection ...2-12 Trunk ...2-13 Windows ...2-15 Power Windows ...2-16 Sun Visors ...2-18 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-18...
... Mirror ...2-42 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...2-5 Remote Vehicle Start ...2-7 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Door Locks ...2-10 Power Door Locks ...2-11 Door Ajar Reminder ...2-11 Delayed Locking ...2-11 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-11 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-12 Lockout Protection ...2-12 Trunk ...2-13 Windows ...2-15 Power Windows ...2-16 Sun Visors ...2-18 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-18...
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...Theft-Deterrent on page 2-7 for more information. 2-5 If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the remote lock feedback can affect the performance of the doors are other conditions which can be programmed to have the horn chirp and/or the turn on and stay on for... under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-53 for additional information. With Remote Start Shown, Without Remote Start Similar K (Unlock): Press to lock all the doors. See "UNLOCK HORN" and "LIGHT FLASH" under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-53 for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned...
...Theft-Deterrent on page 2-7 for more information. 2-5 If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the remote lock feedback can affect the performance of the doors are other conditions which can be programmed to have the horn chirp and/or the turn on and stay on for... under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-53 for additional information. With Remote Start Shown, Without Remote Start Similar K (Unlock): Press to lock all the doors. See "UNLOCK HORN" and "LIGHT FLASH" under DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 3-53 for 20 seconds or until the ignition is turned...
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The doors will lock. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps turn the key to ON/RUN to ON... procedure can be extended one time with a time extension, the vehicle's ignition must expire or be canceled to LOCK/OFF. The remote start feature provides two separate starts per ignition cycle, each with a time extension. The fi... regarding the ignition positions on your vehicle. 2-8 To manually shut off a remote start . Press and release the transmitter's lock button, then immediately press and hold the transmitter's remote start , insert and turn on and remain on while the engine ...
The doors will lock. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps turn the key to ON/RUN to ON... procedure can be extended one time with a time extension, the vehicle's ignition must expire or be canceled to LOCK/OFF. The remote start feature provides two separate starts per ignition cycle, each with a time extension. The fi... regarding the ignition positions on your vehicle. 2-8 To manually shut off a remote start . Press and release the transmitter's lock button, then immediately press and hold the transmitter's remote start , insert and turn on and remain on while the engine ...
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... ways to unlock it or use the power door lock switch. 2-10 Doors and Locks Door Locks CAUTION: (Continued) • Young children who get out. When a door is locked, the handle will not open the doors and fall out of the vehicle in the driver's door lock counterclockwise to lock the door and clockwise to lock and unlock your vehicle whenever you leave it...
... ways to unlock it or use the power door lock switch. 2-10 Doors and Locks Door Locks CAUTION: (Continued) • Young children who get out. When a door is locked, the handle will not open the doors and fall out of the vehicle in the driver's door lock counterclockwise to lock the door and clockwise to lock and unlock your vehicle whenever you leave it...
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... is released. • A chime will sound. • The DOOR AJAR message will display through the Driver Information Center (DIC) until the door is closed , all of the doors will lock. Power Door Locks The power door lock switches are located on and the shift lever is moved out of ...PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) the following will occur: Programmable Automatic Door Locks Automatic Locking All the doors automatically lock when the ignition is...
... is released. • A chime will sound. • The DOOR AJAR message will display through the Driver Information Center (DIC) until the door is closed , all of the doors will lock. Power Door Locks The power door lock switches are located on and the shift lever is moved out of ...PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) the following will occur: Programmable Automatic Door Locks Automatic Locking All the doors automatically lock when the ignition is...
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...when it to remove the key from the inside edge of the power door lock switch for eight seconds. The horn will chirp once when this feature is on or off . Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle has rear door security locks to ON/RUN, engine not running, and pressing the unlock part of... each door. 2-12 Lockout Protection If you press the power door lock switch when the key is in the ignition, a chime will...
...when it to remove the key from the inside edge of the power door lock switch for eight seconds. The horn will chirp once when this feature is on or off . Rear Door Security Locks Your vehicle has rear door security locks to ON/RUN, engine not running, and pressing the unlock part of... each door. 2-12 Lockout Protection If you press the power door lock switch when the key is in the ignition, a chime will...
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... on the passenger and driver's side visor. The alarm will sound and the exterior lights will turn on the doors or with the inside power door lock switches. If the system is armed and the key is closed, the system will arm immediately. This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however, ...they do not want to indicate that a door is flashing twice per second, this means that arming has been initiated. ...
... on the passenger and driver's side visor. The alarm will sound and the exterior lights will turn on the doors or with the inside power door lock switches. If the system is armed and the key is closed, the system will arm immediately. This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however, ...they do not want to indicate that a door is flashing twice per second, this means that arming has been initiated. ...
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... lights will also disarm the system. The system will also disarm the system. • Open the driver's door or trunk. Disarming the System To disarm the system, do one of the following: How to Turn Off ... start feature, it means that the content theft security system alarm was previously triggered. • Open any other door. How to ON/RUN. Once the system is armed: • Insert the key in the ignition and turn... Detect a Tamper Condition If three chirps are heard when the unlock or lock button is pressed on the RKE transmitter, it will stop flashing. • Press the...
... lights will also disarm the system. The system will also disarm the system. • Open the driver's door or trunk. Disarming the System To disarm the system, do one of the following: How to Turn Off ... start feature, it means that the content theft security system alarm was previously triggered. • Open any other door. How to ON/RUN. Once the system is armed: • Insert the key in the ignition and turn... Detect a Tamper Condition If three chirps are heard when the unlock or lock button is pressed on the RKE transmitter, it will stop flashing. • Press the...
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... the Ignition Never leave your vehicle, a chime sounds, when the driver's door is opened while the ignition is opened . A warning chime sounds if the driver's door is off . The battery could be able to lock the doors. ACC (ACC/ACCESSORY): This position lets you leave the key in the ACC.../ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position with you release the switch and the engine starts. It also locks the ignition and transmission. ...
... the Ignition Never leave your vehicle, a chime sounds, when the driver's door is opened while the ignition is opened . A warning chime sounds if the driver's door is off . The battery could be able to lock the doors. ACC (ACC/ACCESSORY): This position lets you leave the key in the ACC.../ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position with you release the switch and the engine starts. It also locks the ignition and transmission. ...
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... the lamp(s) off after 20 minutes. Press the lens of the instrument panel. The battery run -down feature will also be activated when any door on the vehicle is left on the ignition. Overhead Ambient Lighting These lamps will automatically turn them on . Open... 3-18 When any Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter button (if equipped). • Press the remote trunk release button. • Press the power door lock switch. Battery Run-Down Protection Your vehicle has a battery run -down protection feature designed to turn on and off as controlled by the light sensor ...
... the lamp(s) off after 20 minutes. Press the lens of the instrument panel. The battery run -down feature will also be activated when any door on the vehicle is left on the ignition. Overhead Ambient Lighting These lamps will automatically turn them on . Open... 3-18 When any Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter button (if equipped). • Press the remote trunk release button. • Press the power door lock switch. Battery Run-Down Protection Your vehicle has a battery run -down protection feature designed to turn on and off as controlled by the light sensor ...
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... RKE transmitter are pressed, can be enabled or disabled. DELAY LOCK This feature, which allows the vehicle's exterior hazard/turn signal lighting will lock immediately when pressing the power lock switch or the lock button on the DIC. See Power Door Locks on page 2-11, Delayed Locking on page 2-11, and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation...
... RKE transmitter are pressed, can be enabled or disabled. DELAY LOCK This feature, which allows the vehicle's exterior hazard/turn signal lighting will lock immediately when pressing the power lock switch or the lock button on the DIC. See Power Door Locks on page 2-11, Delayed Locking on page 2-11, and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation...
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... at least one second to manually unlock the doors. You will automatically unlock. SHIFT TO P (Park) (default): The door(s) will occur. See Programmable Automatic Door Locks on the DIC. 3-57 This feature determines when the automatic door unlocking will unlock when the vehicle is shifted ...into PARK (P). DRIVER: The driver's door will unlock when the key is displayed ...
... at least one second to manually unlock the doors. You will automatically unlock. SHIFT TO P (Park) (default): The door(s) will occur. See Programmable Automatic Door Locks on the DIC. 3-57 This feature determines when the automatic door unlocking will unlock when the vehicle is shifted ...into PARK (P). DRIVER: The driver's door will unlock when the key is displayed ...
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There is attached to the vehicle's center pillar (B-pillar). It tells you will be riding in this section. With the driver's door open, you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Subtract the combined weight ... information on the Certification label. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will find the label attached below the door lock post (striker). of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs" on tires and inflation, see "Certification...
There is attached to the vehicle's center pillar (B-pillar). It tells you will be riding in this section. With the driver's door open, you the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) for Determining Correct Load Limit 1. Subtract the combined weight ... information on the Certification label. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will find the label attached below the door lock post (striker). of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX kg or XXX lbs" on tires and inflation, see "Certification...
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... Pedals Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch Ignition Switch 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...
... Pedals Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch Ignition Switch 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...
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..., and crash location) is recorded by law. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) RFID technology is leased, with others for garage door openers. Data that have the special equipment, can read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to others except...in connection with conveniences such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with any other parties, such as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and starting, and in the storage of destinations, addresses, telephone numbers, and other parties, such as required by your vehicle...
..., and crash location) is recorded by law. Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) RFID technology is leased, with others for garage door openers. Data that have the special equipment, can read data recorded by an EDR, special equipment is required, and access to others except...in connection with conveniences such as law enforcement, could combine the EDR data with any other parties, such as key fobs for remote door locking/unlocking and starting, and in the storage of destinations, addresses, telephone numbers, and other parties, such as required by your vehicle...
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... Diesel Running Out of Fuel ...2-38 Disc, MP3 ...3-73 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Dome Lamp ...3-17 Door Delayed Locking ...2-11 Door Ajar Reminder ...2-11 Locks ...2-10 Power Door Locks ...2-11 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-11 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-12 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-46 DIC Operation and Displays ...3-46 DIC Vehicle Personalization ...3-53 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-48...
... Diesel Running Out of Fuel ...2-38 Disc, MP3 ...3-73 Doing Your Own Service Work ...5-4 Dome Lamp ...3-17 Door Delayed Locking ...2-11 Door Ajar Reminder ...2-11 Locks ...2-10 Power Door Locks ...2-11 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-11 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-12 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...3-46 DIC Operation and Displays ...3-46 DIC Vehicle Personalization ...3-53 DIC Warnings and Messages ...3-48...
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...Belt ...1-25 LATCH System Child Restraints ...1-42 License Plate Lamps ...5-50 Lift Seat, Power ...1-8 Light Airbag Readiness ...3-34 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning ...3-38 Brake System Warning ...3-37 Charging System ...3-37 Light (cont.) Cruise Control ...3-44 Engine .../Low Beam Changer ...3-8 On Reminder ...3-14 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-21 Lockout Protection ...2-12 Locks Delayed Locking ...2-11 Door ...2-10 Lockout Protection ...2-12 Power Door ...2-11 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-11 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-12 Loss of Control ...4-13 Lumbar Manual Controls ...1-3 7
...Belt ...1-25 LATCH System Child Restraints ...1-42 License Plate Lamps ...5-50 Lift Seat, Power ...1-8 Light Airbag Readiness ...3-34 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Warning ...3-38 Brake System Warning ...3-37 Charging System ...3-37 Light (cont.) Cruise Control ...3-44 Engine .../Low Beam Changer ...3-8 On Reminder ...3-14 Loading Your Vehicle ...4-21 Lockout Protection ...2-12 Locks Delayed Locking ...2-11 Door ...2-10 Lockout Protection ...2-12 Power Door ...2-11 Programmable Automatic Door Locks ...2-11 Rear Door Security Locks ...2-12 Loss of Control ...4-13 Lumbar Manual Controls ...1-3 7
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... Sensing System ...1-65 Passing ...4-13 PASS-KEY® III+ Electronic Immobilizer ...2-20 PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation ...2-20 Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California ...5-4 Power Door Locks ...2-11 Electrical System ...5-98 Lift Seat ...1-8 Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current ...3-20 Retained Accessory (RAP) ...2-24 Seat ...1-3 Steering Fluid ...5-36 Windows ...2-16 Pressure Cap ...5-29...
... Sensing System ...1-65 Passing ...4-13 PASS-KEY® III+ Electronic Immobilizer ...2-20 PASS-Key® III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation ...2-20 Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California ...5-4 Power Door Locks ...2-11 Electrical System ...5-98 Lift Seat ...1-8 Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current ...3-20 Retained Accessory (RAP) ...2-24 Seat ...1-3 Steering Fluid ...5-36 Windows ...2-16 Pressure Cap ...5-29...