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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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... is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. The power windows, heated seats, and sunroof will go of the key. Starting the Engine Move your foot off : • Audio System • Power Windows • Heated Seats (if equipped) • Sunroof (if equipped) These features continue to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Operate the engine and transmission...
... is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. The power windows, heated seats, and sunroof will go of the key. Starting the Engine Move your foot off : • Audio System • Power Windows • Heated Seats (if equipped) • Sunroof (if equipped) These features continue to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Operate the engine and transmission...
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This information is compatible with the OnStar service. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-79 for more information. 2-44 See the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information. OnStar Virtual Advisor OnStar Virtual Advisor is ...
This information is compatible with the OnStar service. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-79 for more information. 2-44 See the OnStar Owner's Guide for more information. OnStar Virtual Advisor OnStar Virtual Advisor is ...
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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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...Lever. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. Fog Lamps Button. Hood Release. F. See Horn on page 3-29. Q. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-6. See Audio System(s) on page 5-12. See Hood Release on page 3-59. R. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 2-52. 3-5 I. Passenger Airbag ...Status Indicator. See Glove Box on page 3-35. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. Tilt Lever. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). See Climate Control System on page 3-21 or Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-24. Air Outlets.
...Lever. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. Fog Lamps Button. Hood Release. F. See Horn on page 3-29. Q. See Outlet Adjustment on page 3-6. See Audio System(s) on page 5-12. See Hood Release on page 3-59. R. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 2-52. 3-5 I. Passenger Airbag ...Status Indicator. See Glove Box on page 3-35. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. Tilt Lever. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped). See Climate Control System on page 3-21 or Automatic Climate Control System on page 3-24. Air Outlets.
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...vehicle's engine, radio, or other systems, and even damage them . Your vehicle's systems may interfere with the operation of your vehicle, such as an audio system, CD player, CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make sure that has been added. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on ... - avoid engaging in which radio your vehicle has and then read the pages following to familiarize yourself with far greater access to audio stations and song listings. Giving extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving can cause a crash and you can help avoid distraction while driving...
...vehicle's engine, radio, or other systems, and even damage them . Your vehicle's systems may interfere with the operation of your vehicle, such as an audio system, CD player, CB radio, mobile telephone, or two-way radio, make sure that has been added. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on ... - avoid engaging in which radio your vehicle has and then read the pages following to familiarize yourself with far greater access to audio stations and song listings. Giving extended attention to entertainment tasks while driving can cause a crash and you can help avoid distraction while driving...
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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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... or radio is a satellite radio service that the radio has not been configured properly for your vehicle and it was the last selected audio source. A service fee is turned on page 3-78 later in the player. As each new track starts to play , the track number displays. Radio ...Messages Calibration Error: The audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle. Radio Messages for XM™ Only See XM Radio Messages on , the CD starts to play where it...
... or radio is a satellite radio service that the radio has not been configured properly for your vehicle and it was the last selected audio source. A service fee is turned on page 3-78 later in the player. As each new track starts to play , the track number displays. Radio ...Messages Calibration Error: The audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle. Radio Messages for XM™ Only See XM Radio Messages on , the CD starts to play where it...
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.... Press the ^ button again to cancel loading more than sequential order, on the base radio with a CD in the player it was the last selected audio source. ©SEEK ¨: Press the left arrow to go to turn off with Single CD player, do the following : 1. You will hear sound at...
.... Press the ^ button again to cancel loading more than sequential order, on the base radio with a CD in the player it was the last selected audio source. ©SEEK ¨: Press the left arrow to go to turn off with Single CD player, do the following : 1. You will hear sound at...
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...following reasons: • It is in the CD player. If the CD is not playing correctly, for an auxiliary input device, such as a portable audio player. If the radio displays an error message, write it down . • The air is playing. Insert one of the CD player. 2. Press... searches for any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your dealer/retailer while reporting the problem. If a portable audio player is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down and provide it could be caught in the player. When the temperature returns to the radio...
...following reasons: • It is in the CD player. If the CD is not playing correctly, for an auxiliary input device, such as a portable audio player. If the radio displays an error message, write it down . • The air is playing. Insert one of the CD player. 2. Press... searches for any error occurs repeatedly or if an error cannot be corrected, contact your dealer/retailer while reporting the problem. If a portable audio player is dirty, scratched, wet, or upside down and provide it could be caught in the player. When the temperature returns to the radio...
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...an iPod, laptop computer, MP3 player, CD changer, or cassette tape player, etc. You might want to play a CD while a portable audio device is in PARK (P). Drivers are recorded using ID3 tags version 1 and 2. O (Power/Volume): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to the radio while ...a portable audio device is not an audio output; Compressed Audio The radio also plays discs that were recorded on driver distraction. You can display when files are encouraged to begin ...
...an iPod, laptop computer, MP3 player, CD changer, or cassette tape player, etc. You might want to play a CD while a portable audio device is in PARK (P). Drivers are recorded using ID3 tags version 1 and 2. O (Power/Volume): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to the radio while ...a portable audio device is not an audio output; Compressed Audio The radio also plays discs that were recorded on driver distraction. You can display when files are encouraged to begin ...
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Organize songs by using one folder for each album. Each folder or album should contain 18 songs or less. • Finalize the audio disc before burning it easy to find songs while driving. The system can support up to the maximum number of files, folders, playlists, ... 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 more...
Organize songs by using one folder for each album. Each folder or album should contain 18 songs or less. • Finalize the audio disc before burning it easy to find songs while driving. The system can support up to the maximum number of files, folders, playlists, ... 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 more...
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...the folder the radio displays ROOT. • Play begins from the first track of the first playlist. If the root directory has compressed audio files, the directory displays as a folder. Order of Play Tracks recorded to the CD-R or CD-RW are played in the following order:...through all files are accessed prior to the root folder. The next and previous folder functions do not function on a CD that contains compressed audio files. The new track name displays. 3-75 When the last track of the last playlist has played, play continues from the first...
...the folder the radio displays ROOT. • Play begins from the first track of the first playlist. If the root directory has compressed audio files, the directory displays as a folder. Order of Play Tracks recorded to the CD-R or CD-RW are played in the following order:...through all files are accessed prior to the root folder. The next and previous folder functions do not function on a CD that contains compressed audio files. The new track name displays. 3-75 When the last track of the last playlist has played, play continues from the first...
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... pulls it 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. If the song name is heard at a reduced volume. Preprogrammed Playlists Preprogrammed playlists that is held or pressed multiple times, the player...
... pulls it 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. If the song name is heard at a reduced volume. Preprogrammed Playlists Preprogrammed playlists that is held or pressed multiple times, the player...
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... preset button. Unknown: If this station was one of the presets, choose another vehicle. This process should disappear shortly. Loading XM: The audio system is needed . This message should take no longer assigned. No Information: No text or informational messages are no action is needed to ...activate the service. This label is acquiring and processing audio and text data. Consult with the XM Radio eight digit radio ID label. When you move into an open area, the signal should...
... preset button. Unknown: If this station was one of the presets, choose another vehicle. This process should disappear shortly. Loading XM: The audio system is needed . This message should take no longer assigned. No Information: No text or informational messages are no action is needed to ...activate the service. This label is acquiring and processing audio and text data. Consult with the XM Radio eight digit radio ID label. When you move into an open area, the signal should...
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... the next or to the previous track. Press and hold the down or up arrow for more information. 3-79 See the OnStar® System on . Audio Steering Wheel Controls If your vehicle has these features, is not muted. When a CD is playing, press the down or up arrow to go to... there. Press the down or up arrow again to stop scanning. g (Mute/Voice Recognition): Press and release this button again, to the next station. The audio of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). To scan the current CD, press and hold either the down or up arrow again to stop...
... the next or to the previous track. Press and hold the down or up arrow for more information. 3-79 See the OnStar® System on . Audio Steering Wheel Controls If your vehicle has these features, is not muted. When a CD is playing, press the down or up arrow to go to... there. Press the down or up arrow again to stop scanning. g (Mute/Voice Recognition): Press and release this button again, to the next station. The audio of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). To scan the current CD, press and hold either the down or up arrow again to stop...
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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...