Owner's Manual
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2010 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-16 Performance and Maintenance ...1-21 Seats and Restraint System ...2-1 Head Restraints ...2-2 Front Seats ...2-4 Rear Seats ...2-10 Safety Belts ...2-12 Child Restraints ...2-32 Airbag System ...2-58 Restraint System Check ...2-75 Features and Controls... ...3-38 Storage Areas ...3-45 Sunroof ...3-47 Instrument Panel ...4-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...4-3 Climate Controls ...4-17 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...4-25 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...4-40...
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-16 Performance and Maintenance ...1-21 Seats and Restraint System ...2-1 Head Restraints ...2-2 Front Seats ...2-4 Rear Seats ...2-10 Safety Belts ...2-12 Child Restraints ...2-32 Airbag System ...2-58 Restraint System Check ...2-75 Features and Controls... ...3-38 Storage Areas ...3-45 Sunroof ...3-47 Instrument Panel ...4-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...4-3 Climate Controls ...4-17 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...4-25 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...4-40...
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... ...1-9 Safety Belt ...1-9 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag ...1-10 Mirror Adjustment ...1-10 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-11 Interior Lighting ...1-12 Exterior Lighting ...1-13 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...1-14 Climate Controls ...1-15 In Brief Vehicle Features ...1-16 Radio(s) ...1-16 Satellite Radio ...1-17 Portable Audio Devices (Auxiliary Input or USB Port) ...1-18 Steering Wheel...
... ...1-9 Safety Belt ...1-9 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag ...1-10 Mirror Adjustment ...1-10 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-11 Interior Lighting ...1-12 Exterior Lighting ...1-13 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...1-14 Climate Controls ...1-15 In Brief Vehicle Features ...1-16 Radio(s) ...1-16 Satellite Radio ...1-17 Portable Audio Devices (Auxiliary Input or USB Port) ...1-18 Steering Wheel...
Owner's Manual
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... (TCS) on page 3-46. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4-7. E. G. Cruise Control on page 4-26. Horn on page 4-84 (If Equipped). Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4-3. Climate Control System on page 4-17 or Automatic Climate Control System on page 4-13. Driver Shift Control (If Equipped). Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4-20. L. Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel on...
... (TCS) on page 3-46. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4-7. E. G. Cruise Control on page 4-26. Horn on page 4-84 (If Equipped). Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4-3. Climate Control System on page 4-17 or Automatic Climate Control System on page 4-13. Driver Shift Control (If Equipped). Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4-20. L. Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel on...
Owner's Manual
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... remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to lock all remaining doors. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will be locked and the climate control system may not be found later in this owner manual. V for three seconds to unlock all doors. Press Q. 3. Press Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The...
... remotely lock and unlock the doors from up to lock all remaining doors. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will be locked and the climate control system may not be found later in this owner manual. V for three seconds to unlock all doors. Press Q. 3. Press Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The...
Owner's Manual
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... cellular telephone. Power Outlets Accessory power outlets can be programmed to work with these buttons in the vehicle. For more information, see Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-43. There are two accessory power outlets. See Universal Home Remote System on page 4-15. The system turns... devices to be used to turn off traction control, press and release t on the instrument panel. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 3-38. 1-21 One accessory power outlet is located inside the storage bin below the climate controls and the other outlet is on automatically every time...
... cellular telephone. Power Outlets Accessory power outlets can be programmed to work with these buttons in the vehicle. For more information, see Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-43. There are two accessory power outlets. See Universal Home Remote System on page 4-15. The system turns... devices to be used to turn off traction control, press and release t on the instrument panel. See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 3-38. 1-21 One accessory power outlet is located inside the storage bin below the climate controls and the other outlet is on automatically every time...
Owner's Manual
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... the transmitter. 3. To replace the battery: 1. Do not use the remote start the engine from your vehicle is active and the vehicle has an automatic climate control system, it will have the vehicle in view when doing so. Insert the new battery, positive side facing up. Do not use a metal object. 3-6 If...
... the transmitter. 3. To replace the battery: 1. Do not use the remote start the engine from your vehicle is active and the vehicle has an automatic climate control system, it will have the vehicle in view when doing so. Insert the new battery, positive side facing up. Do not use a metal object. 3-6 If...
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...more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on page 3-34. 3-12 WARNING: (Continued) { WARNING: Exhaust gases can cause unconsciousness and even death. See Climate Control System in only outside air and set the fan speed to open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel. • Adjust the... Climate Control system to a setting that brings in the Index. • If the vehicle is driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with a power ...
...more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on page 3-34. 3-12 WARNING: (Continued) { WARNING: Exhaust gases can cause unconsciousness and even death. See Climate Control System in only outside air and set the fan speed to open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel. • Adjust the... Climate Control system to a setting that brings in the Index. • If the vehicle is driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with a power ...
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... Mirrors For vehicles with heated mirrors: < (Rear Defogger): Press to the desired direction. 3. See "Rear Window Defogger" under Automatic Climate Control System on the control pad to move the mirror to heat the mirrors. Universal Home Remote System See Radio Frequency Statement on the driver door. To fold,... push the mirror toward the vehicle. Move the selector switch located below the four-way control pad to the left or right to choose either outside mirror so that a little of Industry and Science Canada. 3-38 Manually fold...
... Mirrors For vehicles with heated mirrors: < (Rear Defogger): Press to the desired direction. 3. See "Rear Window Defogger" under Automatic Climate Control System on the control pad to move the mirror to heat the mirrors. Universal Home Remote System See Radio Frequency Statement on the driver door. To fold,... push the mirror toward the vehicle. Move the selector switch located below the four-way control pad to the left or right to choose either outside mirror so that a little of Industry and Science Canada. 3-38 Manually fold...
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Section 4 Instrument Panel Climate Controls ...4-17 Climate Control System ...4-17 Automatic Climate Control System ...4-20 Outlet Adjustment ...4-24 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...4-25 Instrument Panel Cluster ...4-26 Speedometer and Odometer ...Indicator ...4-29 Charging System Light ...4-30 Brake System Warning Light ...4-31 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...4-32 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light ...4-32 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...4-33 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...4-34 Tire Pressure Light ...4-...
Section 4 Instrument Panel Climate Controls ...4-17 Climate Control System ...4-17 Automatic Climate Control System ...4-20 Outlet Adjustment ...4-24 Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ...4-25 Instrument Panel Cluster ...4-26 Speedometer and Odometer ...Indicator ...4-29 Charging System Light ...4-30 Brake System Warning Light ...4-31 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...4-32 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light ...4-32 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...4-33 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage ...4-34 Tire Pressure Light ...4-...
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... to the driver. A high electrical load occurs when several of the following : • Turn on the ignition. • Turn the exterior lamp control off , the battery run -down . EPM works to protect the vehicle's battery. It can increase engine idle speed to produce all vehicles. See... action may be discharged at idle if the electrical loads are on, such as: headlamps, high beams, fog lamps, rear window defogger, climate control fan at idle to generate more power, whenever needed for very high electrical loads. Normally, these actions occur in steps or levels, without ...
... to the driver. A high electrical load occurs when several of the following : • Turn on the ignition. • Turn the exterior lamp control off , the battery run -down . EPM works to protect the vehicle's battery. It can increase engine idle speed to produce all vehicles. See... action may be discharged at idle if the electrical loads are on, such as: headlamps, high beams, fog lamps, rear window defogger, climate control fan at idle to generate more power, whenever needed for very high electrical loads. Normally, these actions occur in steps or levels, without ...
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... not be used to follow the proper installation instructions included with your warranty. One accessory power outlet is located inside the storage bin below the climate controls and the other components from the plug because the power outlets are two accessory power outlets. The accessory power outlet is off will also be...
... not be used to follow the proper installation instructions included with your warranty. One accessory power outlet is located inside the storage bin below the climate controls and the other components from the plug because the power outlets are two accessory power outlets. The accessory power outlet is off will also be...
Owner's Manual
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...outlets with this system. Air Delivery Mode Control F. Climate Controls Climate Control System The heating, cooling and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with some air directed to the windshield and side window outlets. 4-17 Temperature Control D. Outside Air E. For more information, ...Air Conditioning G. Recirculation C. A. Some air will be on page 3-25. 9 (Fan Control): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to run the air-conditioning compressor. Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to the vehicle. When it is cold outside 0°F (...
...outlets with this system. Air Delivery Mode Control F. Climate Controls Climate Control System The heating, cooling and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with some air directed to the windshield and side window outlets. 4-17 Temperature Control D. Outside Air E. For more information, ...Air Conditioning G. Recirculation C. A. Some air will be on page 3-25. 9 (Fan Control): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to run the air-conditioning compressor. Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to the vehicle. When it is cold outside 0°F (...
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... modes that were set before the vehicle was turned off , the climate control system will not operate during a remote start . C. D. Display H. However, the climate control buttons will remain active during remote start . B. Fan Control Air Conditioning Recirculation Outside Air Rear Window Defogger F. Remote Start Climate Control Operation For vehicles with this system, the heating, cooling, and ventilation...
... modes that were set before the vehicle was turned off , the climate control system will not operate during a remote start . C. D. Display H. However, the climate control buttons will remain active during remote start . B. Fan Control Air Conditioning Recirculation Outside Air Rear Window Defogger F. Remote Start Climate Control Operation For vehicles with this system, the heating, cooling, and ventilation...
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To place the system in automatic mode do not cover the sensor grille on the lower right side of the climate control faceplate, as necessary. The air conditioning compressor runs while the outside temperature is set to outside , the air inlet may automatically switch to help quickly ... the vehicle. 2. The air inlet will normally be adjusted. If the temperature is over about 20 minutes for the system to turn off the entire climate control system. Do not to cover the sensor located on the fan knob to regulate. Turning the fan knob overrides this regulates the inside air to...
To place the system in automatic mode do not cover the sensor grille on the lower right side of the climate control faceplate, as necessary. The air conditioning compressor runs while the outside temperature is set to outside , the air inlet may automatically switch to help quickly ... the vehicle. 2. The air inlet will normally be adjusted. If the temperature is over about 20 minutes for the system to turn off the entire climate control system. Do not to cover the sensor located on the fan knob to regulate. Turning the fan knob overrides this regulates the inside air to...
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... Tips • Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that remote start . However, the climate control buttons will be helpful when driving through the ventilation system. Outlet Adjustment Use the lever located in the vehicle. 4-24 The...8226; When an objectionable odor outside the vehicle is turned on page 3-4. If the temperature is cold enough and the mode knob is off, the climate control system will remain active during remote start , when it either up and down or side-to-side, to prevent the odor from entering the vehicle...
... Tips • Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from the air inlets at the base of the windshield that remote start . However, the climate control buttons will be helpful when driving through the ventilation system. Outlet Adjustment Use the lever located in the vehicle. 4-24 The...8226; When an objectionable odor outside the vehicle is turned on page 3-4. If the temperature is cold enough and the mode knob is off, the climate control system will remain active during remote start , when it either up and down or side-to-side, to prevent the odor from entering the vehicle...
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...; Tie a red cloth to get inside. Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking the exhaust. 5-18 See Climate Control System in the Index. • Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers on page 8-7. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be in a serious ...vehicle. Blizzard Conditions Being stuck in snow can cause unconsciousness and even death. Stay with the vehicle unless there is in your vehicle. Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that is away from time to time to get help nearby.
...; Tie a red cloth to get inside. Clear away snow from around the base of your vehicle, especially any that is blocking the exhaust. 5-18 See Climate Control System in the Index. • Turn on the Hazard Warning Flashers on page 8-7. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be in a serious ...vehicle. Blizzard Conditions Being stuck in snow can cause unconsciousness and even death. Stay with the vehicle unless there is in your vehicle. Adjust the Climate Control system to a setting that is away from time to time to get help nearby.
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... life, and excessive temperature can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. Treadwear The treadwear grade is properly in road characteristics and climate. Grades B and A represent higher levels of the tire when tested under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. It...conditions of asphalt and concrete. Traction - AA, A, B, C The traction grades, from the norm due to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Those grades represent the tire's ability to a level of heat and its ability ...
... life, and excessive temperature can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure. Treadwear The treadwear grade is properly in road characteristics and climate. Grades B and A represent higher levels of the tire when tested under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 109. It...conditions of asphalt and concrete. Traction - AA, A, B, C The traction grades, from the norm due to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Those grades represent the tire's ability to a level of heat and its ability ...
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...-Deterrent Feature ...4-83 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...4-86 Audio System(s) ...4-55 Automatic Climate Control System ...4-20 Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation ...3-36 Automatic Headlamp System ...4-12 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...6-26 Operation ...3-26, 3-29 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check ...7-8 B Backglass Antenna ...Backing Up ...Back-up Lamp ...Battery ...Electric Power Management ...Run...
...-Deterrent Feature ...4-83 XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System ...4-86 Audio System(s) ...4-55 Automatic Climate Control System ...4-20 Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation ...3-36 Automatic Headlamp System ...4-12 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...6-26 Operation ...3-26, 3-29 Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check ...7-8 B Backglass Antenna ...Backing Up ...Back-up Lamp ...Battery ...Electric Power Management ...Run...
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... and Wiper Blades ...6-100 Cleaning the Mirror ...3-36 Clearing the System ...4-83 Climate Control System ...4-17 Outlet Adjustment ...4-24 Climate Control Systems Automatic ...4-20 Climate Controls ...1-15 Clock, Setting ...4-53 Cold Temperature Operation ...6-21 Collision Damage Repair ...8-...Temperature Gage ...4-34 Engine Temperature Warning Light ...4-33 4 Cooling System ...6-26 Courtesy Transportation Program ...8-11 Coverage ...8-8 Cruise Control ...4-7 Light ...4-39 Cupholders ...3-45 Current and Past Model Order Forms ...8-18 Customer Assistance ...8-6 Offices ...8-6 Text Telephone ...
... and Wiper Blades ...6-100 Cleaning the Mirror ...3-36 Clearing the System ...4-83 Climate Control System ...4-17 Outlet Adjustment ...4-24 Climate Control Systems Automatic ...4-20 Climate Controls ...1-15 Clock, Setting ...4-53 Cold Temperature Operation ...6-21 Collision Damage Repair ...8-...Temperature Gage ...4-34 Engine Temperature Warning Light ...4-33 4 Cooling System ...6-26 Courtesy Transportation Program ...8-11 Coverage ...8-8 Cruise Control ...4-7 Light ...4-39 Cupholders ...3-45 Current and Past Model Order Forms ...8-18 Customer Assistance ...8-6 Offices ...8-6 Text Telephone ...