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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-... Blade Replacement ...5-51 Tires ...5-52 Appearance Care ...5-89 Vehicle Identification ...5-97 Electrical System ...5-98 Capacities and Specifications ...5-108 ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-15 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...7-18 Index ...1
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-... Blade Replacement ...5-51 Tires ...5-52 Appearance Care ...5-89 Vehicle Identification ...5-97 Electrical System ...5-98 Capacities and Specifications ...5-108 ...6-1 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance and Information ...7-2 Reporting Safety Defects ...7-15 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...7-18 Index ...1
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.... Make sure the safety belt reminder light is damaged, opened or broken airbag covers, have it repaired. Airbags The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Keep safety belts clean and dry. For the location of Safety Belts on page 1-63. See Care of the airbag modules, see anything...
.... Make sure the safety belt reminder light is damaged, opened or broken airbag covers, have it repaired. Airbags The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Keep safety belts clean and dry. For the location of Safety Belts on page 1-63. See Care of the airbag modules, see anything...
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... cruise control is not flowing through the engine properly. Check your oil as soon as a check to make sure it works. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this light and the vehicle's security system, see Content Theft-Deterrent on whenever the cruise control is low. If it might have your engine... comes on page 2-18. If you do, your vehicle serviced. The vehicle could be covered by the vehicle warranty. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine. Security Light For information regarding this manual for more information.
... cruise control is not flowing through the engine properly. Check your oil as soon as a check to make sure it works. Always follow the maintenance schedule in this light and the vehicle's security system, see Content Theft-Deterrent on whenever the cruise control is low. If it might have your engine... comes on page 2-18. If you do, your vehicle serviced. The vehicle could be covered by the vehicle warranty. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance may damage the engine. Security Light For information regarding this manual for more information.
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...until OIL LIFE displays. It shows 100% when the system is disabled with the headlamp switch. See Engine Oil on page 5-19 and Scheduled Maintenance on . To acknowledge a message and clear it from the display, press and hold any of the oil's remaining useful life. If a... information. If the condition is still present, the warning message comes back on the next time the vehicle is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in one of your driving conditions. Your vehicle may have other warning messages. Tire Pressure The pressure for more information. 3-48 Always...
...until OIL LIFE displays. It shows 100% when the system is disabled with the headlamp switch. See Engine Oil on page 5-19 and Scheduled Maintenance on . To acknowledge a message and clear it from the display, press and hold any of the oil's remaining useful life. If a... information. If the condition is still present, the warning message comes back on the next time the vehicle is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in one of your driving conditions. Your vehicle may have other warning messages. Tire Pressure The pressure for more information. 3-48 Always...
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... completely. 3-49 See Tires on page 5-52, Loading the Vehicle on . See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-22, Engine Oil on page 5-19, and Scheduled Maintenance on properly. CHECK TIRE PRESS (Pressure) This message displays when the pressure in one or more information.
... completely. 3-49 See Tires on page 5-52, Loading the Vehicle on . See Engine Oil Life System on page 5-22, Engine Oil on page 5-19, and Scheduled Maintenance on properly. CHECK TIRE PRESS (Pressure) This message displays when the pressure in one or more information.
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... and disconnect it 's a good idea to Leave After Parking on the brake pedal. 3. Check periodically to see that are tight. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 5-29. Drive slowly until the trailer is covered in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid (don't overfill), ...page 6-4 for more often when you : • start your engine • shift into a gear, and • release the parking brake. 2. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will help you start your trip. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you 're pulling a trailer...
... and disconnect it 's a good idea to Leave After Parking on the brake pedal. 3. Check periodically to see that are tight. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 5-29. Drive slowly until the trailer is covered in trailer operation are automatic transmission fluid (don't overfill), ...page 6-4 for more often when you : • start your engine • shift into a gear, and • release the parking brake. 2. Maintenance When Trailer Towing Your vehicle will help you start your trip. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you 're pulling a trailer...
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...;lter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it at each engine oil change after each 50,000 mile (80 000 km) interval. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine...
...;lter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it at each engine oil change after each 50,000 mile (80 000 km) interval. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine...
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... 3156 For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your dealer/retailer. 2. Push the release button. Turn the blade toward you and continue to reinstall. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-13. 5-51 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Inspect the windshield wiper blades for wear or cracking. Pull the windshield wiper arm connector away from...
... 3156 For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your dealer/retailer. 2. Push the release button. Turn the blade toward you and continue to reinstall. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 6-13. 5-51 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Inspect the windshield wiper blades for wear or cracking. Pull the windshield wiper arm connector away from...
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... the driver side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 5. 8. Proceed to the passenger side rear tire and repeat the procedure in Step 5. 9. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 5-69 for New Tires on page 5-69 and Wheel Replacement on the valve stems. Tire Inspection and Rotation We recommend that your vehicle...
... the driver side rear tire, and repeat the procedure in Step 5. 8. Proceed to the passenger side rear tire and repeat the procedure in Step 5. 9. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 5-69 for New Tires on page 5-69 and Wheel Replacement on the valve stems. Tire Inspection and Rotation We recommend that your vehicle...
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Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services ...6-8 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-8 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-13 Engine Drive Belt Routing ...6-14 Maintenance Record ...6-16 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Using the Maintenance Schedule ...6-3 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Additional Required Services ...6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-7 6-1
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Owner Checks and Services ...6-8 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-8 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-9 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-13 Engine Drive Belt Routing ...6-14 Maintenance Record ...6-16 Maintenance Schedule ...6-2 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Using the Maintenance Schedule ...6-3 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Additional Required Services ...6-6 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-7 6-1
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.... Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your new vehicle warranties. Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep ... the quality of emissions from your vehicle. Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle properly. To help protect our environment, and to follow scheduled maintenance might not be sure to maintain your vehicle in good working condition. Improper vehicle...
.... Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? See your Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your new vehicle warranties. Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and change as prescribed in this manual are necessary to keep ... the quality of emissions from your vehicle. Your Vehicle and the Environment Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your vehicle properly. To help protect our environment, and to follow scheduled maintenance might not be sure to maintain your vehicle in good working condition. Improper vehicle...
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...in good working condition. In trying to help you keep your dealer/retailer. Do your vehicle in Scheduled Maintenance on a vehicle can be complex. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-4. Using the Maintenance Schedule We want to do some jobs, you can be seriously injured. You might drive very short ...8226; are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment, you have any doubt, see your dealer/retailer to keep your own maintenance work on page 6-4 should have a qualified technician do not know exactly how you will know -how and the proper tools...
...in good working condition. In trying to help you keep your dealer/retailer. Do your vehicle in Scheduled Maintenance on a vehicle can be complex. See Gasoline Octane on page 5-4. Using the Maintenance Schedule We want to do some jobs, you can be seriously injured. You might drive very short ...8226; are technically qualified and have the necessary equipment, you have any doubt, see your dealer/retailer to keep your own maintenance work on page 6-4 should have a qualified technician do not know exactly how you will know -how and the proper tools...
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... changed at least once a year and at all necessary repairs done before you alternate Maintenance I . All parts should be reset. Scheduled Maintenance When the CHANGE OIL SOON message in some cases, Maintenance II may not indicate that vehicle service is necessary for "Maintenance I" and "Maintenance II." Generally, it is recommended that your first service be...
... changed at least once a year and at all necessary repairs done before you alternate Maintenance I . All parts should be reset. Scheduled Maintenance When the CHANGE OIL SOON message in some cases, Maintenance II may not indicate that vehicle service is necessary for "Maintenance I" and "Maintenance II." Generally, it is recommended that your first service be...
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Scheduled Maintenance Service Change engine oil and filter. If necessary, replace filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-19. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-67 and "Tire Wear Inspection" in this section. Inspect suspension and steering components. See footnote (b). See footnote (c). Maintenance I • • Maintenance II 6-5 See Engine Oil on...
Scheduled Maintenance Service Change engine oil and filter. If necessary, replace filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-19. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-67 and "Tire Wear Inspection" in this section. Inspect suspension and steering components. See footnote (b). See footnote (c). Maintenance I • • Maintenance II 6-5 See Engine Oil on...
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Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-16 Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. You should retain all maintenance receipts. See Maintenance Requirements on the following record pages. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 can be added on page 6-2.
Maintenance Record Date Odometer Reading Serviced By Maintenance I or Maintenance II Services Performed 6-16 Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. You should retain all maintenance receipts. See Maintenance Requirements on the following record pages. Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 6-8 can be added on page 6-2.
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... you will have access to members. Refer to www.MyGMLink.com on the web for updated information and to register your vehicle's service history and maintenance schedule. • Find GM dealers/retailers for service nationwide. • Receive special promotions and privileges only available to : − My Showroom: Find and save information on...
... you will have access to members. Refer to www.MyGMLink.com on the web for updated information and to register your vehicle's service history and maintenance schedule. • Find GM dealers/retailers for service nationwide. • Receive special promotions and privileges only available to : − My Showroom: Find and save information on...
Owner's Manual
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... processing fee Without Portfolio: Owner Manual only. funds. Canadian residents are to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are quoted in U.S. The owner manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. To request an order form, specify year and model name of the vehicle...
... processing fee Without Portfolio: Owner Manual only. funds. Canadian residents are to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are quoted in U.S. The owner manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. To request an order form, specify year and model name of the vehicle...
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... ...Finish Care ...Finish Damage ...Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ...Interior Cleaning ...Sheet Metal Damage ...Tires ...Underbody Maintenance ...Vehicle 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™...
... ...Finish Care ...Finish Damage ...Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces ...Interior Cleaning ...Sheet Metal Damage ...Tires ...Underbody Maintenance ...Vehicle 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™...
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M Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ...6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-8 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-9 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-7 Maintenance Record ...6-16 Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-13 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Owner Checks and Services ...6-8 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Using ...6-3 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-41 Manual Lumbar Controls ...1-3 Manual Seats ...1-2 Manual, Using ...iii Message...
M Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ...6-6 At Each Fuel Fill ...6-8 At Least Once a Month ...6-9 At Least Once a Year ...6-9 Introduction ...6-2 Maintenance Footnotes ...6-7 Maintenance Record ...6-16 Maintenance Replacement Parts ...6-13 Maintenance Requirements ...6-2 Owner Checks and Services ...6-8 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...6-12 Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Using ...6-3 Your Vehicle and the Environment ...6-2 Malfunction Indicator Light ...3-41 Manual Lumbar Controls ...1-3 Manual Seats ...1-2 Manual, Using ...iii Message...
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... Belt Extender ...1-30 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-30 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ...1-11 Safety Warnings and Symbols ...iii Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Seats Head Restraints ...1-7 Heated Seats ...1-4 Manual Lumbar ...1-3 Power Lift Seat ...1-8 Power Seats ...1-3 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Split...California Proposition 65 Warning ...5-4 Doing Your Own Work ...5-4 Engine Soon Light ...3-41 Publications Ordering Information ...7-16 Service, Scheduling Appointments ...7-10 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-70 Setting the Clock ...3-60 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-95 Shifting Into...
... Belt Extender ...1-30 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-30 Safety Belts Are for Everyone ...1-11 Safety Warnings and Symbols ...iii Scheduled Maintenance ...6-4 Seats Head Restraints ...1-7 Heated Seats ...1-4 Manual Lumbar ...1-3 Power Lift Seat ...1-8 Power Seats ...1-3 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Split...California Proposition 65 Warning ...5-4 Doing Your Own Work ...5-4 Engine Soon Light ...3-41 Publications Ordering Information ...7-16 Service, Scheduling Appointments ...7-10 Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-70 Setting the Clock ...3-60 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-95 Shifting Into...