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...Part No. 15898474 B Second Printing ii © Propriétaires Canadiens On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès de concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 www.helminc.com GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET... Emblem, the MALIBU Emblem, and the name MALIBU are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. GM...beginning to end to learn about the vehicle, use the index in this manual. Litho in the ...
...Part No. 15898474 B Second Printing ii © Propriétaires Canadiens On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès de concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 www.helminc.com GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET... Emblem, the MALIBU Emblem, and the name MALIBU are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. GM...beginning to end to learn about the vehicle, use the index in this manual. Litho in the ...
Owner's Manual
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...Equipped Vehicle ...1-71 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-72 Restraint System Check ...1-73 Checking the Restraint Systems ...1-73 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-74 Head Restraints ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-3 Manual Seats ...1-3 Power Seats ...1-4 Manual Lumbar ...1-4 Heated Seats ...1-5 Reclining Seatbacks...Are for Everyone ...1-12 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-17 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...1-26 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-31 Safety Belt Extender ...1-32 Child Restraints ...1-32 Older Children ...1-32 Infants and Young Children ...1-35 Child...
...Equipped Vehicle ...1-71 Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...1-72 Restraint System Check ...1-73 Checking the Restraint Systems ...1-73 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...1-74 Head Restraints ...1-2 Front Seats ...1-3 Manual Seats ...1-3 Power Seats ...1-4 Manual Lumbar ...1-4 Heated Seats ...1-5 Reclining Seatbacks...Are for Everyone ...1-12 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-17 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...1-26 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-31 Safety Belt Extender ...1-32 Child Restraints ...1-32 Older Children ...1-32 Infants and Young Children ...1-35 Child...
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... Lumbar On vehicles with this feature, the handle is located on the outboard side of the seats. If the vehicle has power seats, the controls used to decrease or increase lumbar support. 1-4 To adjust the seat: • Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. •... the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down. • Raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion by moving the rear of the seat. Move the handle up or down repeatedly to operate them are located on the ...
... Lumbar On vehicles with this feature, the handle is located on the outboard side of the seats. If the vehicle has power seats, the controls used to decrease or increase lumbar support. 1-4 To adjust the seat: • Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. •... the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down. • Raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion by moving the rear of the seat. Move the handle up or down repeatedly to operate them are located on the ...
Owner's Manual
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... the safety belt, near the guide loop on the buckle. Slide the latch plate up on smaller occupants. Before a door is not in use. To make the lap part tight, pull up the safety belt webbing when the safety belt is closed, be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through...
... the safety belt, near the guide loop on the buckle. Slide the latch plate up on smaller occupants. Before a door is not in use. To make the lap part tight, pull up the safety belt webbing when the safety belt is closed, be necessary to pull stitching on the safety belt through...
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... support. Selection of a particular restraint should always be sure it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. If it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. For most basic types of child restraints, there are many kinds of an infant's body, the back and ...with the motor vehicle in a rear-facing child restraint settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of restraints available for a particular child restraint. The restraint manufacturer's instructions that it is , the restraint will have a label saying...
... support. Selection of a particular restraint should always be sure it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. If it is designed to be used in a motor vehicle. For most basic types of child restraints, there are many kinds of an infant's body, the back and ...with the motor vehicle in a rear-facing child restraint settles into the restraint, so the crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of restraints available for a particular child restraint. The restraint manufacturer's instructions that it is , the restraint will have a label saying...
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... center position. A. Center Rear Seat Lower Anchors C. Unbuckle and return the safety belt to avoid rubbing the LATCH attachments. You cannot secure three child restraints using the LATCH anchors in the rear seat, see Where to attach the child restraint at the same time, but you may damage these... parts. Passenger Side Rear Seat Lower Anchors B. Notice: Do not let the LATCH attachments rub against the vehicle's safety belts. If necessary, move buckled safety belts ...
... center position. A. Center Rear Seat Lower Anchors C. Unbuckle and return the safety belt to avoid rubbing the LATCH attachments. You cannot secure three child restraints using the LATCH anchors in the rear seat, see Where to attach the child restraint at the same time, but you may damage these... parts. Passenger Side Rear Seat Lower Anchors B. Notice: Do not let the LATCH attachments rub against the vehicle's safety belts. If necessary, move buckled safety belts ...
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...help protect you do so. If you in another crash. The vehicle has a feature that come into contact with a history of asthma or other parts. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. • Airbags are broken by vehicle deformation. To avoid this, everyone ...soon as it prevent people from leaving the vehicle. Airbag in the air. After an airbag inflates, you should get fresh air by using the controls for service. 1-65 See Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy on page 7-17 and Event Data Recorders on page 7-18. • ...
...help protect you do so. If you in another crash. The vehicle has a feature that come into contact with a history of asthma or other parts. Additional windshield breakage may also occur from the right front passenger airbag. • Airbags are broken by vehicle deformation. To avoid this, everyone ...soon as it prevent people from leaving the vehicle. Airbag in the air. After an airbag inflates, you should get fresh air by using the controls for service. 1-65 See Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy on page 7-17 and Event Data Recorders on page 7-18. • ...
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... visible. and children, who are not affected by the passenger sensing system. The driver airbags and the roof-rail airbags are large enough, using remote start, if equipped, to detect the presence of the right front passenger seat. a child riding in the correct child restraint for the... right front passenger position. If you are part of a properly-seated occupant and determine if the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag should be visible on the...
... visible. and children, who are not affected by the passenger sensing system. The driver airbags and the roof-rail airbags are large enough, using remote start, if equipped, to detect the presence of the right front passenger seat. a child riding in the correct child restraint for the... right front passenger position. If you are part of a properly-seated occupant and determine if the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag should be visible on the...
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... system operates. Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how the vehicle should be injured if you not use . There are probably part of proper restraint use seat covers or other aftermarket equipment except when approved by GM for additional information about servicing the vehicle and... how the system operates. Your dealer/retailer and the service manual have information about the importance of the airbag system. They are parts of additional material, such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers, seat heaters, and seat massagers can...
... system operates. Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbags affect how the vehicle should be injured if you not use . There are probably part of proper restraint use seat covers or other aftermarket equipment except when approved by GM for additional information about servicing the vehicle and... how the system operates. Your dealer/retailer and the service manual have information about the importance of the airbag system. They are parts of additional material, such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers, seat heaters, and seat massagers can...
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... repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt or LATCH system (if equipped), was being used at the time of the crash. See the part on page 3-31. { CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. See your restraint systems are driving. If the vehicle has the ... After a very minor crash, nothing may be necessary. But the safety belt assemblies that were used during a crash, you are working properly after the vehicle is started, or while you may need new LATCH system parts. Have the safety belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash, if the ...
... repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt or LATCH system (if equipped), was being used at the time of the crash. See the part on page 3-31. { CAUTION: A crash can damage the restraint systems in your vehicle. See your restraint systems are driving. If the vehicle has the ... After a very minor crash, nothing may be necessary. But the safety belt assemblies that were used during a crash, you are working properly after the vehicle is started, or while you may need new LATCH system parts. Have the safety belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash, if the ...
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...210 of the FCC Rules. Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this vehicle has the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system, it operates on a radio frequency subject to the following two conditions: 1. ...The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle. Operation is subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Part 15 of Industry Canada. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. See "Battery Replacement" later in the RKE operating range, try...
...210 of the FCC Rules. Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this vehicle has the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system, it operates on a radio frequency subject to the following two conditions: 1. ...The transmitter may be too far from the vehicle. Operation is subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules and with Part 15 of Industry Canada. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the signal. See "Battery Replacement" later in the RKE operating range, try...
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... front passenger can also remove them from the center mount and swing them to the side, to block out glare from using the override mode. Use care when using their window switches. When you can still close on the passenger and driver's side visor. Before you have lighted visor... the obstruction and auto-reverse to normal operation once the obstruction or condition is visible, you use express override, make sure that all the windows with the lock on . 2-17 When the red part of the switch is removed. Sun Visors { CAUTION: If express override is re-activated. ...
... front passenger can also remove them from the center mount and swing them to the side, to block out glare from using the override mode. Use care when using their window switches. When you can still close on the passenger and driver's side visor. Before you have lighted visor... the obstruction and auto-reverse to normal operation once the obstruction or condition is visible, you use express override, make sure that all the windows with the lock on . 2-17 When the red part of the switch is removed. Sun Visors { CAUTION: If express override is re-activated. ...
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... on the RKE transmitter. When an alarm event has finished, the system will also disarm the system. This device complies with Part 15 of Industry Canada. Changes or modifications to the following two conditions: 1. The system will immediately sound for thirty seconds....device must accept any interference received, including interference that the content theft security system alarm was previously triggered. 2-19 PASS-Key III+ uses a radio frequency transponder in the key that may cause undesired operation of horn and lights will then re-arm itself automatically. This...
... on the RKE transmitter. When an alarm event has finished, the system will also disarm the system. This device complies with Part 15 of Industry Canada. Changes or modifications to the following two conditions: 1. The system will immediately sound for thirty seconds....device must accept any interference received, including interference that the content theft security system alarm was previously triggered. 2-19 PASS-Key III+ uses a radio frequency transponder in the key that may cause undesired operation of horn and lights will then re-arm itself automatically. This...
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... cranking for up to P (Park) if the vehicle is held in starting it. If the engine does not start and the key is moving , use N (Neutral) only. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try, to allow the oil to cool down as you could be stopped by returning the... ignition switch to prevent cranking motor damage. Operate the engine and transmission gently to allow the cranking motor to warm up and lubricates all moving parts. If the engine does not start in very cold weather (below 0°F or −18°C), it . Starting the Engine Move the shift lever ...
... cranking for up to P (Park) if the vehicle is held in starting it. If the engine does not start and the key is moving , use N (Neutral) only. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try, to allow the oil to cool down as you could be stopped by returning the... ignition switch to prevent cranking motor damage. Operate the engine and transmission gently to allow the cranking motor to warm up and lubricates all moving parts. If the engine does not start in very cold weather (below 0°F or −18°C), it . Starting the Engine Move the shift lever ...
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...an electrical shock. Before starting the engine, be plugged in cold weather conditions at least four hours before to keep it away from moving engine parts and prevent damage. On the 2.4L engine, the engine coolant heater cord is located near the air cleaner box on the passenger side of ...engine coolant heater cord is located on location. 2-25 If you add electrical parts or accessories, you do not, the engine might not perform properly. Also, the wrong kind of the cord may exist which will not reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for the best advice on ...
...an electrical shock. Before starting the engine, be plugged in cold weather conditions at least four hours before to keep it away from moving engine parts and prevent damage. On the 2.4L engine, the engine coolant heater cord is located near the air cleaner box on the passenger side of ...engine coolant heater cord is located on location. 2-25 If you add electrical parts or accessories, you do not, the engine might not perform properly. Also, the wrong kind of the cord may exist which will not reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for the best advice on ...
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... Universal Home Remote System The Universal Home Remote System provides a way to replace up to three hand-held Radio-Frequency (RF) transmitters used to confirm that may prevent OnStar from providing OnStar service at any particular time or place. This device may not cause harmful...interference. 2. If the light next to the OnStar buttons is subject to use this system by other problems OnStar cannot control that may not be heard. Changes or modifications to important parts of the device. Your Responsibility Increase the volume of Industry Canada. This device...
... Universal Home Remote System The Universal Home Remote System provides a way to replace up to three hand-held Radio-Frequency (RF) transmitters used to confirm that may prevent OnStar from providing OnStar service at any particular time or place. This device may not cause harmful...interference. 2. If the light next to the OnStar buttons is subject to use this system by other problems OnStar cannot control that may not be heard. Changes or modifications to important parts of the device. Your Responsibility Increase the volume of Industry Canada. This device...
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... as a folder. Empty Folder Folders that do not contain files are treated as F1 ROOT. Preprogrammed Playlists CDs that is no playlist editing capability using WinAmp™, MusicMatch™, or Real Jukebox™ software can be supported by the radio with a USB port. • Play begins from the ... the default display. When the last track of the last playlist has played, play enters a new folder, the display does not automatically show parts of the filename is not displayed. These playlists are skipped, and the player advances to the next folder that were created...
... as a folder. Empty Folder Folders that do not contain files are treated as F1 ROOT. Preprogrammed Playlists CDs that is no playlist editing capability using WinAmp™, MusicMatch™, or Real Jukebox™ software can be supported by the radio with a USB port. • Play begins from the ... the default display. When the last track of the last playlist has played, play enters a new folder, the display does not automatically show parts of the filename is not displayed. These playlists are skipped, and the player advances to the next folder that were created...
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... any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. w / x (Next / Previous): Press to change radio stations: Theft-Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK® is subject to use this equipment. Operation is designed to discourage theft of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Changes or modifications to the following two.... This device complies with a strong signal. 3-89 e + / e − (Volume): Press to increase or to the next or previous radio station in the selected band with Part 15 of Industry Canada.
... any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. w / x (Next / Previous): Press to change radio stations: Theft-Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK® is subject to use this equipment. Operation is designed to discourage theft of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Changes or modifications to the following two.... This device complies with a strong signal. 3-89 e + / e − (Volume): Press to increase or to the next or previous radio station in the selected band with Part 15 of Industry Canada.
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...But that is perception time. This is wet, dry, or icy; If the brakes are pumped, the pedal could be used up, it is about three-fourths of a second. the weight of brake force applied. Keeping pace with traffic. See ...a second, a vehicle moving at 60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m). Once the power assist is used when the brake is easy to push down. Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Average reaction time is pavement...can affect vehicle performance. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination, and eyesight all play a part.
...But that is perception time. This is wet, dry, or icy; If the brakes are pumped, the pedal could be used up, it is about three-fourths of a second. the weight of brake force applied. Keeping pace with traffic. See ...a second, a vehicle moving at 60 mph (100 km/h) travels 66 feet (20 m). Once the power assist is used when the brake is easy to push down. Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Average reaction time is pavement...can affect vehicle performance. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination, and eyesight all play a part.
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.... 5-4 English and metric fasteners can later break or fall off. If the wrong fasteners are used, parts can be hurt. California Perchlorate Materials Requirements Certain types of California to use the proper nuts, bolts, and other reproductive harm. California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles, ... service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. • Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts, and tools before attempting any vehicle maintenance task. • Be sure to cause cancer and birth defects or other fasteners. You could...
.... 5-4 English and metric fasteners can later break or fall off. If the wrong fasteners are used, parts can be hurt. California Perchlorate Materials Requirements Certain types of California to use the proper nuts, bolts, and other reproductive harm. California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles, ... service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. • Be sure you have sufficient knowledge, experience, the proper replacement parts, and tools before attempting any vehicle maintenance task. • Be sure to cause cancer and birth defects or other fasteners. You could...