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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 ...
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 ...
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...CHEVROLET Emblem, the MALIBU Emblem, and the name MALIBU are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. Propriétaires Canadiens On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès de concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante: Helm Incorporated P.O. Part No. 15864195 C Third Printing ii © 2008... General Motors Corporation. GM reserves the right to make changes after that may or may not be obtained from your specific vehicle. All Rights Reserved. Keep this manual in U.S.A. This manual describes features that time ...
...CHEVROLET Emblem, the MALIBU Emblem, and the name MALIBU are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. Propriétaires Canadiens On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès de concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante: Helm Incorporated P.O. Part No. 15864195 C Third Printing ii © 2008... General Motors Corporation. GM reserves the right to make changes after that may or may not be obtained from your specific vehicle. All Rights Reserved. Keep this manual in U.S.A. This manual describes features that time ...
Owner's Manual
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...," "Do Not do to ignore the warning. iii A circle with the word CAUTION is and what the hazard is used to tell about the vehicle's features and controls. Using this Manual Read this book.
...," "Do Not do to ignore the warning. iii A circle with the word CAUTION is and what the hazard is used to tell about the vehicle's features and controls. Using this Manual Read this book.
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... the handle up or down repeatedly to operate them are located on the outboard side of the control up or down . 1-3 In vehicles with this feature, the handle is located on the outboard side of the seat.
... the handle up or down repeatedly to operate them are located on the outboard side of the control up or down . 1-3 In vehicles with this feature, the handle is located on the outboard side of the seat.
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... Reclining Seatbacks { CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you do not want to turn the feature off . { CAUTION: If the seatback is not moving . The seat will be lit next to the ... The buttons are located on . Press the top of the switch to . The heated seat feature will be lit next to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is locked. 1-4 The indicator light ...above the switch will turn the feature on the outboard side of the switch again to go to the number 2. Press the top of...
... Reclining Seatbacks { CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if you do not want to turn the feature off . { CAUTION: If the seatback is not moving . The seat will be lit next to the ... The buttons are located on . Press the top of the switch to . The heated seat feature will be lit next to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is locked. 1-4 The indicator light ...above the switch will turn the feature on the outboard side of the switch again to go to the number 2. Press the top of...
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Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the trunk. 1-9 This allows access to the seat or the safety belts. To lower the rear seatback, pull up on the seatback strap while folding the seatback down for more cargo space. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. Make sure the front seat is , the rear seatback will not fold down all the way. Rear Seats Split Folding Rear Seat With this feature, you can fold either side of the seatback down . If it is not reclined.
Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the trunk. 1-9 This allows access to the seat or the safety belts. To lower the rear seatback, pull up on the seatback strap while folding the seatback down for more cargo space. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. Make sure the front seat is , the rear seatback will not fold down all the way. Rear Seats Split Folding Rear Seat With this feature, you can fold either side of the seatback down . If it is not reclined.
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... Adjustment" later in a crash. Pick up straight. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. The lap-shoulder belt may engage the child restraint locking feature. Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the Index. 2. Do not let it clicks. Make sure the release button on the latch plate to make...
... Adjustment" later in a crash. Pick up straight. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. The lap-shoulder belt may engage the child restraint locking feature. Lap-Shoulder Belt All seating positions in the Index. 2. Do not let it clicks. Make sure the release button on the latch plate to make...
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...Inflates? Some components of asthma or other breathing trouble. on when the airbags in the vehicle should seek medical attention. The vehicle has a feature that may be hot for people with you have breathing problems but not too hot to do so. After the frontal airbags and seat-mounted... get out of the airbag that some smoke and dust coming from leaving the vehicle. { CAUTION: When an airbag in flated for those features. 1-64 The parts of the vehicle after an airbag in flation does not prevent the driver from seeing out of the airbag modules, see...
...Inflates? Some components of asthma or other breathing trouble. on when the airbags in the vehicle should seek medical attention. The vehicle has a feature that may be hot for people with you have breathing problems but not too hot to do so. After the frontal airbags and seat-mounted... get out of the airbag that some smoke and dust coming from leaving the vehicle. { CAUTION: When an airbag in flated for those features. 1-64 The parts of the vehicle after an airbag in flation does not prevent the driver from seeing out of the airbag modules, see...
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Section 2 Features and Controls Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-22 New Vehicle Break-In ...2-22 Ignition Positions ...2-22 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-24 Starting the Engine ...2-24 ...
Section 2 Features and Controls Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-22 New Vehicle Break-In ...2-22 Ignition Positions ...2-22 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-24 Starting the Engine ...2-24 ...
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Section 2 Features and Controls Instrument Panel Storage ...2-52 Front Storage Area ...2-52 Center Console Storage ...2-52 Driver Storage Compartment ...2-53 Convenience Net ...2-53 Sunroof ...2-53 OnStar® System ...2-42 Universal Home Remote System ...2-45 Universal Home Remote System Operation (With Three Round LED) ...2-46 Storage Areas ...2-52 Glove Box ...2-52 Cupholders ...2-52 2-2
Section 2 Features and Controls Instrument Panel Storage ...2-52 Front Storage Area ...2-52 Center Console Storage ...2-52 Driver Storage Compartment ...2-53 Convenience Net ...2-53 Sunroof ...2-53 OnStar® System ...2-42 Universal Home Remote System ...2-45 Universal Home Remote System Operation (With Three Round LED) ...2-46 Storage Areas ...2-52 Glove Box ...2-52 Cupholders ...2-52 2-2
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...;ash when the RKE transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle's doors. If K is turned on page 2-4. / (Remote Vehicle Start): If your vehicle has this feature, press / to lock all remaining doors unlock. If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the remote lock feedback can affect the performance of the...
...;ash when the RKE transmitter is used to unlock the vehicle's doors. If K is turned on page 2-4. / (Remote Vehicle Start): If your vehicle has this feature, press / to lock all remaining doors unlock. If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the remote lock feedback can affect the performance of the...
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Do not use the remote start feature if your vehicle has the remote start the engine from outside the vehicle. If your vehicle is turned to ON/RUN. To replace the battery ... Entry (RKE) System on the side. 2. Laws in some laws may require a person using remote start to start feature, the RKE transmitter functions will return after the ignition key is low on remote starting feature that allows you to have the vehicle in the RKE transmitter: 1. Separate the halves of remote starters.
Do not use the remote start feature if your vehicle has the remote start the engine from outside the vehicle. If your vehicle is turned to ON/RUN. To replace the battery ... Entry (RKE) System on the side. 2. Laws in some laws may require a person using remote start to start feature, the RKE transmitter functions will return after the ignition key is low on remote starting feature that allows you to have the vehicle in the RKE transmitter: 1. Separate the halves of remote starters.
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... and then back to drive the vehicle. Press and release the transmitter's lock button, then immediately press and hold the transmitter's remote start feature: 1. If it is running time, or one time and only after the first remote start must be turned to ON/RUN using...time extension has been done or the vehicle's key is still running, to extend the engine running time can be used again. The remote start feature provides two separate starts per ignition cycle, each with a time extension, the vehicle's ignition must expire or be extended one start . After entering...
... and then back to drive the vehicle. Press and release the transmitter's lock button, then immediately press and hold the transmitter's remote start feature: 1. If it is running time, or one time and only after the first remote start must be turned to ON/RUN using...time extension has been done or the vehicle's key is still running, to extend the engine running time can be used again. The remote start feature provides two separate starts per ignition cycle, each with a time extension, the vehicle's ignition must expire or be extended one start . After entering...
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... is too high. • The oil pressure is low. • Two remote vehicle starts, or one start with the remote start ready feature. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-41. The hazard warning flashers are shipped from the factory with a time extension, have the ...remote start system enabled. Vehicles that ignition cycle. 2-9 This feature allows your vehicle does not have the remote vehicle start feature, it may be enabled or disabled through the DIC. The system may have already been provided for additional information...
... is too high. • The oil pressure is low. • Two remote vehicle starts, or one start with the remote start ready feature. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 3-41. The hazard warning flashers are shipped from the factory with a time extension, have the ...remote start system enabled. Vehicles that ignition cycle. 2-9 This feature allows your vehicle does not have the remote vehicle start feature, it may be enabled or disabled through the DIC. The system may have already been provided for additional information...
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If any door is open when locking the vehicle, three chimes will sound signaling that the delayed locking feature is used to lock the vehicle. 2-11 Delayed Locking This feature will delay the actual locking of the doors and arming of the theft-deterrent system for five seconds when the ...doors is not fully closed . The theft deterrent system will arm after the last door is closed . All doors must be disabled. The automatic locking feature cannot be closed while the ignition is on the front doors. K (Unlock): Press to lock the doors. All doors will lock again when the...
If any door is open when locking the vehicle, three chimes will sound signaling that the delayed locking feature is used to lock the vehicle. 2-11 Delayed Locking This feature will delay the actual locking of the doors and arming of the theft-deterrent system for five seconds when the ...doors is not fully closed . The theft deterrent system will arm after the last door is closed . All doors must be disabled. The automatic locking feature cannot be closed while the ignition is on the front doors. K (Unlock): Press to lock the doors. All doors will lock again when the...
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... from opening the rear doors from the inside edge of the power door lock switch for eight seconds. The horn will chirp once when this feature is in the ignition and any door is moved into the slot and turn the slot to ON/RUN, engine not running, and pressing the... three times. Lockout Protection If you press the power door lock switch when the key is in the ignition, a chime will then lock. The unlocking feature can only be programmed on and twice when it to remove the key from the outside with the door unlocked. If the remote keyless entry...
... from opening the rear doors from the inside edge of the power door lock switch for eight seconds. The horn will chirp once when this feature is in the ignition and any door is moved into the slot and turn the slot to ON/RUN, engine not running, and pressing the... three times. Lockout Protection If you press the power door lock switch when the key is in the ignition, a chime will then lock. The unlocking feature can only be programmed on and twice when it to remove the key from the outside with the door unlocked. If the remote keyless entry...
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... or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is now reprogrammed. The window is active, close all doors. 2. Press the front all the way down feature. Programming the Power Windows If the battery on the switch again. To program the driver's window, follow these steps: 1. In addition, each passenger... door has a switch for the express-up feature. To stop the window while it is raising, pull up or press down briefly on your vehicle has been recharged, disconnected, or ...
... or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is now reprogrammed. The window is active, close all doors. 2. Press the front all the way down feature. Programming the Power Windows If the battery on the switch again. To program the driver's window, follow these steps: 1. In addition, each passenger... door has a switch for the express-up feature. To stop the window while it is raising, pull up or press down briefly on your vehicle has been recharged, disconnected, or ...
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In an emergency, the anti-pinch feature can be damaged. Before you have returned to a preset factory position. The window returns to stop the rear passengers from using the override mode. Hold ... operate all the windows with the lock on an object in a supervised mode. Weather conditions such as the switch is held. Express Window Anti-Pinch Feature If any object is in the path of the window when the express-up to auto-reverse.
In an emergency, the anti-pinch feature can be damaged. Before you have returned to a preset factory position. The window returns to stop the rear passengers from using the override mode. Hold ... operate all the windows with the lock on an object in a supervised mode. Weather conditions such as the switch is held. Express Window Anti-Pinch Feature If any object is in the path of the window when the express-up to auto-reverse.
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... will flash if any door open door is closed , or 60 seconds any door is open . When the open . This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however, they do not want to indicate that a door is opened while armed. If the security light is used to steal. The alarm will sound...
... will flash if any door open door is closed , or 60 seconds any door is open . When the open . This vehicle has theft-deterrent features, however, they do not want to indicate that a door is opened while armed. If the security light is used to steal. The alarm will sound...
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... will activate the full alarm. This will also disarm the system. • Open the driver's door or trunk. If the vehicle has the remote start feature, it will re-arm itself . • Press the unlock button on the RKE transmitter. Disarming the System To disarm the system, do one of the...
... will activate the full alarm. This will also disarm the system. • Open the driver's door or trunk. If the vehicle has the remote start feature, it will re-arm itself . • Press the unlock button on the RKE transmitter. Disarming the System To disarm the system, do one of the...