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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 ... Driver Information Center (DIC) ...4-40 Audio System(s) ...4-52 Driving Your Vehicle ...5-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...5-2 Towing ...5-26 Service and Appearance Care ...6-1 Service ...6-3 Fuel ...6-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...6-12 Headlamp Aiming ...6-44 Bulb Replacement ...6-45 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...6-48
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 ... Driver Information Center (DIC) ...4-40 Audio System(s) ...4-52 Driving Your Vehicle ...5-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...5-2 Towing ...5-26 Service and Appearance Care ...6-1 Service ...6-3 Fuel ...6-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...6-12 Headlamp Aiming ...6-44 Bulb Replacement ...6-45 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...6-48
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Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the symbol, refer to the index. .: +: j 7: F: M: Fuel Gage Fuses Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer i: 9: #: !: g: $: Airbag Readiness Light Air Conditioning Antilock Brake System (ABS) Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® Brake System ...
Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the symbol, refer to the index. .: +: j 7: F: M: Fuel Gage Fuses Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer i: 9: #: !: g: $: Airbag Readiness Light Air Conditioning Antilock Brake System (ABS) Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar® Brake System ...
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... Traction Control System (TCS) ...1-21 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...1-22 Tire Pressure Monitor ...1-22 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ...1-22 Engine Oil Life System ...1-23 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ...1-23 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...1-24 Roadside Assistance Program ...1-24 OnStar® ...1-25 1-1
... Traction Control System (TCS) ...1-21 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...1-22 Tire Pressure Monitor ...1-22 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ...1-22 Engine Oil Life System ...1-23 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ...1-23 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...1-24 Roadside Assistance Program ...1-24 OnStar® ...1-25 1-1
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...E85). Turn the key to ON/RUN, with the engine off. 2. See Engine Oil Life System on vehicle use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to enter the personalization menu. Only vehicles that identifies the vehicle's engine. Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system... calculates engine oil life based on page 6-22. 1-23 See Fuel on page 6-102. See Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on page 6-5. The VIN is necessary to 100% only following an oil change ...
...E85). Turn the key to ON/RUN, with the engine off. 2. See Engine Oil Life System on vehicle use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to enter the personalization menu. Only vehicles that identifies the vehicle's engine. Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system... calculates engine oil life based on page 6-22. 1-23 See Fuel on page 6-102. See Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on page 6-5. The VIN is necessary to 100% only following an oil change ...
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This program provides technically trained advisors who will be sent to get the best fuel economy possible. When road and weather conditions are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, minor repair information or towing arrangements. Driving... for long periods of a new GMC, you need. • Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. 1-24 Avoid idling the engine for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. Roadside Assistance and OnStar If you have a current OnStar subscription, press the OnStar button and...
This program provides technically trained advisors who will be sent to get the best fuel economy possible. When road and weather conditions are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, minor repair information or towing arrangements. Driving... for long periods of a new GMC, you need. • Follow recommended scheduled maintenance. 1-24 Avoid idling the engine for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. Roadside Assistance and OnStar If you have a current OnStar subscription, press the OnStar button and...
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...flated airbags. Roof-rail airbags may be warm, but cannot get out of the airbag module may automatically unlock the doors, turn off the fuel system after the airbags in flated for several minutes. Some components of the vehicle after they quickly deflate, so quickly that may...
...flated airbags. Roof-rail airbags may be warm, but cannot get out of the airbag module may automatically unlock the doors, turn off the fuel system after the airbags in flated for several minutes. Some components of the vehicle after they quickly deflate, so quickly that may...
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... vehicle covers the need some new parts for service. 2-67 Additional windshield breakage may have also damaged important functions in the vehicle, such as the fuel system, brake and steering systems, etc. After an airbag inflates, you do not get them, the airbag system will include airbag modules and...
... vehicle covers the need some new parts for service. 2-67 Additional windshield breakage may have also damaged important functions in the vehicle, such as the fuel system, brake and steering systems, etc. After an airbag inflates, you do not get them, the airbag system will include airbag modules and...
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... if the KEY FOB BATT (Battery) LOW message displays in some laws may require a person using remote start feature if your vehicle is low on fuel. See "KEY FOB BATT (Battery) LOW" under DIC Warnings and Messages on the transmitter. Check local regulations for additional information. To replace the battery: 1. Separate... return after the ignition key is turned to start system is running. It may run out of the circuitry on page 4-43 for any of fuel. Remove the old battery.
... if the KEY FOB BATT (Battery) LOW message displays in some laws may require a person using remote start feature if your vehicle is low on fuel. See "KEY FOB BATT (Battery) LOW" under DIC Warnings and Messages on the transmitter. Check local regulations for additional information. To replace the battery: 1. Separate... return after the ignition key is turned to start system is running. It may run out of the circuitry on page 4-43 for any of fuel. Remove the old battery.
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.... 4. If the cord will not reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for the best advice on several factors. Before starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up in depends on this. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. On the 3.5L and...
.... 4. If the cord will not reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for the best advice on several factors. Before starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up in depends on this. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. On the 3.5L and...
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... Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on the brake pedal, the vehicle could lose control and hit people or objects. It provides the best fuel economy. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. R (Reverse): Use this gear to get out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the wheels...
... Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow on the brake pedal, the vehicle could lose control and hit people or objects. It provides the best fuel economy. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. R (Reverse): Use this gear to get out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the wheels...
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...: If the vehicle seems to R (Reverse) only after the vehicle is Stuck in L2 (Low) when you could damage the transmission. It provides the best fuel economy. If you need more power for passing, and you are driving less than 35 mph (56 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down...
...: If the vehicle seems to R (Reverse) only after the vehicle is Stuck in L2 (Low) when you could damage the transmission. It provides the best fuel economy. If you need more power for passing, and you are driving less than 35 mph (56 km/h), push the accelerator pedal about halfway down...
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... up steep hills, this position can use it reduces vehicle speed without using the brakes for normal driving. This provides more engine braking but lower fuel economy than D (Drive). If the parking brake is also used to prevent repetitive types of D (Drive) when driving on . 3-31 You can be used for...
... up steep hills, this position can use it reduces vehicle speed without using the brakes for normal driving. This provides more engine braking but lower fuel economy than D (Drive). If the parking brake is also used to prevent repetitive types of D (Drive) when driving on . 3-31 You can be used for...
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... Gage ...4-34 Tire Pressure Light ...4-34 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...4-35 Oil Pressure Light ...4-38 Security Light ...4-38 Cruise Control Light ...4-39 Highbeam On Light ...4-39 Fuel Gage ...4-39 4-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...4-3 Hazard Warning Flashers ...4-3 Horn ...4-3 Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel ...4-3 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...4-4 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...4-4 Headlamp High...
... Gage ...4-34 Tire Pressure Light ...4-34 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ...4-35 Oil Pressure Light ...4-38 Security Light ...4-38 Cruise Control Light ...4-39 Highbeam On Light ...4-39 Fuel Gage ...4-39 4-1 Instrument Panel Overview ...4-3 Hazard Warning Flashers ...4-3 Horn ...4-3 Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel ...4-3 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...4-4 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...4-4 Headlamp High...
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...dealer/retailer. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It ensures that emissions are indicated by the system before any malfunction. This system assists the service ...and Then is On Steady This indicates that there may be as good, and the engine might not run as well, the vehicle's fuel economy might not be a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on steady for more serious damage ...
...dealer/retailer. Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It ensures that emissions are indicated by the system before any malfunction. This system assists the service ...and Then is On Steady This indicates that there may be as good, and the engine might not run as well, the vehicle's fuel economy might not be a problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on steady for more serious damage ...
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... through a deep puddle of cargo being hauled as soon as possible. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with the cap properly installed should turn the light off . 4-36 See Accessories and...few driving trips with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect the vehicle's emission controls and can determine if the fuel cap has been left off , wait at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine. Turn the key off or improperly installed. If the light ...
... through a deep puddle of cargo being hauled as soon as possible. Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with the cap properly installed should turn the light off . 4-36 See Accessories and...few driving trips with other than those of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can affect the vehicle's emission controls and can determine if the fuel cap has been left off , wait at least 10 seconds, and restart the engine. Turn the key off or improperly installed. If the light ...
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...Failure to pass this inspection if the OBD II (on acceleration. If this inspection if the check engine light is on with quality fuel. The diagnostic system is designed to run down. It will not pass this inspection could prevent getting a vehicle registration. • Make sure to...and the light is not on. • The vehicle will require at least one or more of these conditions occurs, change the fuel brand used. Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. See Gasoline Octane on the vehicle. This can ...
...Failure to pass this inspection if the OBD II (on acceleration. If this inspection if the check engine light is on with quality fuel. The diagnostic system is designed to run down. It will not pass this inspection could prevent getting a vehicle registration. • Make sure to...and the light is not on. • The vehicle will require at least one or more of these conditions occurs, change the fuel brand used. Poor fuel quality causes the engine not to evaluate critical emission control systems during normal driving. See Gasoline Octane on the vehicle. This can ...
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... Warnings and Messages on page 4-43 for more information. The vehicle still has a little fuel left in the Driver Information Center (DIC) displays. See Cruise Control on , the fuel gage shows much fuel is on page 4-7 for more information. 4-39 When the indicator nears empty, a message... in the fuel tank. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on . United States Canada When the ignition is left , but the vehicle should be fueled soon. Fuel Gage The light goes out when the cruise control is on page 4-5...
... Warnings and Messages on page 4-43 for more information. The vehicle still has a little fuel left in the Driver Information Center (DIC) displays. See Cruise Control on , the fuel gage shows much fuel is on page 4-7 for more information. 4-39 When the indicator nears empty, a message... in the fuel tank. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on . United States Canada When the ignition is left , but the vehicle should be fueled soon. Fuel Gage The light goes out when the cruise control is on page 4-5...
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...systems. The DIC is turned off before the gage reads full. • It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up . • The gage goes back to empty when the ignition is also used to ...took a little more information. 4-40 For example, the gage may have indicated the fuel tank was half full, but it . • The indicator moves a little while turning a corner or speeding ...up than half the fuel tank's capacity to display driver personalization menu modes and warning/status messages. The DIC display gives ...
...systems. The DIC is turned off before the gage reads full. • It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up . • The gage goes back to empty when the ignition is also used to ...took a little more information. 4-40 For example, the gage may have indicated the fuel tank was half full, but it . • The indicator moves a little while turning a corner or speeding ...up than half the fuel tank's capacity to display driver personalization menu modes and warning/status messages. The DIC display gives ...
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... and the odometer displays. This mode shows the remaining distance you can drive without refueling in either kilometers (km) or miles (mi). When the fuel level is an average of the display. It is on. These modes show the current distance traveled since the last reset for a few seconds while...odometer, appears on the right side of recent driving conditions. DIC Operation and Displays The DIC comes on when the ignition is based on fuel economy and the fuel remaining in the tank. The DIC has different modes which can be used to English or metric units, see "UNITS" under DIC ...
... and the odometer displays. This mode shows the remaining distance you can drive without refueling in either kilometers (km) or miles (mi). When the fuel level is an average of the display. It is on. These modes show the current distance traveled since the last reset for a few seconds while...odometer, appears on the right side of recent driving conditions. DIC Operation and Displays The DIC comes on when the ignition is based on fuel economy and the fuel remaining in the tank. The DIC has different modes which can be used to English or metric units, see "UNITS" under DIC ...
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...on page 6-19 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 4-43 for the front tires. See "How to change . This mode shows the instantaneous fuel economy in the DIC. The tire pressure is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this screen cannot be viewed in liters per 100 kilometers...kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per gallon (mpg) your driving conditions. To reset the average fuel economy, press and hold the reset button while AV SPEED is displayed. Unlike average fuel economy, this manual. MPG (L/100 KM) AVG (Average) Press the information button until OIL LIFE ...
...on page 6-19 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 4-43 for the front tires. See "How to change . This mode shows the instantaneous fuel economy in the DIC. The tire pressure is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this screen cannot be viewed in liters per 100 kilometers...kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles per gallon (mpg) your driving conditions. To reset the average fuel economy, press and hold the reset button while AV SPEED is displayed. Unlike average fuel economy, this manual. MPG (L/100 KM) AVG (Average) Press the information button until OIL LIFE ...