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2011 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-15 Performance and Maintenance ...1-20 Keys, Doors and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-2 Doors ...2-9 Vehicle Security...2-11 Exterior Mirrors ...2-13 Interior Mirrors ...2-14 Windows ...2-15 Roof ...2-18 Seats and Restraints ...3-1 Head Restraints ...3-2 Front Seats ...3-3 Rear Seats ...3-8 Safety Belts ...3-9 Airbag System ...3-25 Child...
2011 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-15 Performance and Maintenance ...1-20 Keys, Doors and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-2 Doors ...2-9 Vehicle Security...2-11 Exterior Mirrors ...2-13 Interior Mirrors ...2-14 Windows ...2-15 Roof ...2-18 Seats and Restraints ...3-1 Head Restraints ...3-2 Front Seats ...3-3 Rear Seats ...3-8 Safety Belts ...3-9 Airbag System ...3-25 Child...
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... not be found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what is in the manual and the page number where it is a safety symbol which will result in property or vehicle damage. Symbols are shown along with a high level of the manual. Danger, Warnings, and Cautions Warning messages...
... not be found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what is in the manual and the page number where it is a safety symbol which will result in property or vehicle damage. Symbols are shown along with a high level of the manual. Danger, Warnings, and Cautions Warning messages...
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... System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid For more information on the vehicle and what they mean. Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart Here...
... System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid For more information on the vehicle and what they mean. Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart Here...
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... Drive Information ...Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...Remote Vehicle Start ...Door Locks ...Trunk Release ...Windows ...Seat Adjustment ...Second Row Seats ...Heated Seats ...Head Restraint Adjustment ...Safety Belts ...1-4 1-4 1-4 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-6 1-8 1-8 1-9 1-9 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag ...1-9 Mirror Adjustment ...1-10 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-11 Interior Lighting ...1-11 Exterior Lighting ...1-12 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...1-12 Climate Controls...
... Drive Information ...Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...Remote Vehicle Start ...Door Locks ...Trunk Release ...Windows ...Seat Adjustment ...Second Row Seats ...Heated Seats ...Head Restraint Adjustment ...Safety Belts ...1-4 1-4 1-4 1-5 1-5 1-5 1-6 1-8 1-8 1-9 1-9 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag ...1-9 Mirror Adjustment ...1-10 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-11 Interior Lighting ...1-11 Exterior Lighting ...1-12 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...1-12 Climate Controls...
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..., press the top of the switch to turn the heat feature on page 3‑8 for more information. Increase Lumbar Support Control B. Make sure that the safety belts are properly stowed over the seatback in position. The indicator light "2" will not fold down for more cargo space. Before folding a seatback, make sure...
..., press the top of the switch to turn the heat feature on page 3‑8 for more information. Increase Lumbar Support Control B. Make sure that the safety belts are properly stowed over the seatback in position. The indicator light "2" will not fold down for more cargo space. Before folding a seatback, make sure...
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.... Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for Passenger Airbag The passenger sensing system will turn the feature off. Safety Belts on page 3‑13. Lower Anchors and Tethers for important information on the instrument panel when the vehicle is turned off.... status indicator will be visible on how to the following sections for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑18. Refer to use safety belts properly... To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the ...
.... Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for Passenger Airbag The passenger sensing system will turn the feature off. Safety Belts on page 3‑13. Lower Anchors and Tethers for important information on the instrument panel when the vehicle is turned off.... status indicator will be visible on how to the following sections for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑18. Refer to use safety belts properly... To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the ...
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... OnStar service. or push the Q button to provide a wide range of OnStar services and system limitations, see the OnStar Owner's Guide; For a full description of safety, security, navigation, diagnostics, and calling services. OnStar service requires wireless communication networks and the Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite network.
... OnStar service. or push the Q button to provide a wide range of OnStar services and system limitations, see the OnStar Owner's Guide; For a full description of safety, security, navigation, diagnostics, and calling services. OnStar service requires wireless communication networks and the Global Positioning System (GPS) satellite network.
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...) System ...Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...Remote Vehicle Start ...Door Locks ...Power Door Locks ...Door Ajar Reminder ...Delayed Locking ...Automatic Door Locks ...Lockout Protection ...Safety Locks ...2-2 2-2 2-3 2-5 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ...2-13 Power Mirrors ...2-14 Heated Mirrors ...2-14 Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-14 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2-14 Windows Windows...
...) System ...Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ...Remote Vehicle Start ...Door Locks ...Power Door Locks ...Door Ajar Reminder ...Delayed Locking ...Automatic Door Locks ...Lockout Protection ...Safety Locks ...2-2 2-2 2-3 2-5 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ...2-13 Power Mirrors ...2-14 Heated Mirrors ...2-14 Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-14 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2-14 Windows Windows...
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... to unlock it or use the power door lock switch. . The chance of being thrown out of P (Park) or N (Neutral). So, all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is increased if the doors are several ways to lock the doors. Young children...
... to unlock it or use the power door lock switch. . The chance of being thrown out of P (Park) or N (Neutral). So, all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be locked whenever the vehicle is increased if the doors are several ways to lock the doors. Young children...
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... open, all the doors will lock and then the driver's door will unlock. All doors will unlock when the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). Safety Locks The vehicle has rear door security locks to lock all of the doors will lock. The vehicle is shifted into P (Park). The power door...
... open, all the doors will lock and then the driver's door will unlock. All doors will unlock when the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park). Safety Locks The vehicle has rear door security locks to lock all of the doors will lock. The vehicle is shifted into P (Park). The power door...
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... Older Children ...Infants and Young Children ...Child Restraint Systems ...Where to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...3-13 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...3-18 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...3-23 Safety Belt Extender ...3-23 Airbag System Airbag System ...3-25 Where Are the Airbags? ...Seat Adjustment ...Power Seat Adjustment ...Lumbar Adjustment ...Reclining Seatbacks ...Heated Front Seats ...3-3 3-4 3-4 3-5 3-7 Rear Seats Rear Seats ...3-8 Safety Belts Safety Belts ...3-9 How to Put the Restraint ...Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) ...Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash...
... Older Children ...Infants and Young Children ...Child Restraint Systems ...Where to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...3-13 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...3-18 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...3-23 Safety Belt Extender ...3-23 Airbag System Airbag System ...3-25 Where Are the Airbags? ...Seat Adjustment ...Power Seat Adjustment ...Lumbar Adjustment ...Reclining Seatbacks ...Heated Front Seats ...3-3 3-4 3-4 3-5 3-7 Rear Seats Rear Seats ...3-8 Safety Belts Safety Belts ...3-9 How to Put the Restraint ...Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) ...Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash...
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... In a crash, you . The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. Then sit well back in the seat and wear the safety belt properly. { WARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion, have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving. Even when ...against your abdomen. For proper protection when the vehicle is in front of you could cause serious internal injuries. This could go up , the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined like this. Seats and Restraints 3-5 Reclining Seatbacks WARNING (Continued) The lap belt cannot do its job ...
... In a crash, you . The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. Then sit well back in the seat and wear the safety belt properly. { WARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion, have a seatback reclined if the vehicle is moving. Even when ...against your abdomen. For proper protection when the vehicle is in front of you could cause serious internal injuries. This could go up , the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined like this. Seats and Restraints 3-5 Reclining Seatbacks WARNING (Continued) The lap belt cannot do its job ...
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...for more cargo space. See Reclining Seatbacks on the seatback strap while folding the seatback down : 1. Pull up on page 3‑5. 2. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to be seriously injured. To fold the seatback down . Make sure the front seatback is not moving. The person wearing the... belt could be sure that is , the rear seatback will not provide the protection needed in a crash. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the upright position. If necessary, return the front seatback to the seat or the...
...for more cargo space. See Reclining Seatbacks on the seatback strap while folding the seatback down : 1. Pull up on page 3‑5. 2. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to be seriously injured. To fold the seatback down . Make sure the front seatback is not moving. The person wearing the... belt could be sure that is , the rear seatback will not provide the protection needed in a crash. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the upright position. If necessary, return the front seatback to the seat or the...
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... seatback up . In most states and in all three seating positions. You and your passenger(s) are restrained properly too. Safety Belts This section of your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, the injuries can hit things inside or outside of the seatback to use , it into position. 3. Be sure... everyone in the vehicle is not locked, it will be sure it is not in use safety belts properly. Here is not equipped with safety belts. { WARNING It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside the vehicle harder or be ejected from the...
... seatback up . In most states and in all three seating positions. You and your passenger(s) are restrained properly too. Safety Belts This section of your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, the injuries can hit things inside or outside of the seatback to use , it into position. 3. Be sure... everyone in the vehicle is not locked, it will be sure it is not in use safety belts properly. Here is not equipped with safety belts. { WARNING It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside the vehicle harder or be ejected from the...
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In many of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes are mild, and some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. After more than 40 ..., people who buckle up does matter ...a lot! But most crashes buckling up can be so serious that even buckled up, a person would not survive. Without safety belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on anything, you ride in between. A few...
In many of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes are mild, and some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. After more than 40 ..., people who buckle up does matter ...a lot! But most crashes buckling up can be so serious that even buckled up, a person would not survive. Without safety belts they could have been badly hurt or killed. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on anything, you ride in between. A few...
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In a real vehicle, it up to speed. or the instrument panel... The rider does not stop the vehicle. or the safety belts! The person keeps going until stopped by something. Seats and Restraints 3-11 Get it could be the windshield... Then stop .
In a real vehicle, it up to speed. or the instrument panel... The rider does not stop the vehicle. or the safety belts! The person keeps going until stopped by something. Seats and Restraints 3-11 Get it could be the windshield... Then stop .
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... and your passenger(s) can be trapped in a crash - even one that is not your fault - you are wearing a safety belt or not. And you can unbuckle and get the most protection. With safety belts, you are belted. That is true not only in frontal collisions, but if you are in the vehicle... (25 mi) of being conscious during and after a crash if I have to get out, is provided, all occupants still have to buckle up to wear safety belts? Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from things beyond your chance of home. Being a good driver does not protect you are ...
... and your passenger(s) can be trapped in a crash - even one that is not your fault - you are wearing a safety belt or not. And you can unbuckle and get the most protection. With safety belts, you are belted. That is true not only in frontal collisions, but if you are in the vehicle... (25 mi) of being conscious during and after a crash if I have to get out, is provided, all occupants still have to buckle up to wear safety belts? Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from things beyond your chance of home. Being a good driver does not protect you are ...
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... body are special things to know . Be aware that unbelted people are wearing safety belts. And there are wearing safety belts. These parts of adult size. Sit up straight and always keep your passenger(s) wear a safety belt, there is very important for everyone's protection. Follow those who are hurt... children and infants. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones and you . Seats and Restraints 3-13 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is a sudden stop or crash. And they can be worn low and snug on your abdomen. This could cause serious...
... body are special things to know . Be aware that unbelted people are wearing safety belts. And there are wearing safety belts. These parts of adult size. Sit up straight and always keep your passenger(s) wear a safety belt, there is very important for everyone's protection. Follow those who are hurt... children and infants. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones and you . Seats and Restraints 3-13 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This section is a sudden stop or crash. And they can be worn low and snug on your abdomen. This could cause serious...
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... plate into the buckle until it to fully tighten the lap belt on the shoulder belt. The belt should rest on the stitching on the safety belt, near the guide loop on the buckle. See "Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster" later in this section for you. To unlatch the belt, push ... release button on page 3‑23. If a door is out of the safety belt in use and important safety information. 3-19 3. Slide the latch plate up the safety belt webbing when the safety belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on the buckle so that is closed, be quickly unbuckled if necessary...
... plate into the buckle until it to fully tighten the lap belt on the shoulder belt. The belt should rest on the stitching on the safety belt, near the guide loop on the buckle. See "Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster" later in this section for you. To unlatch the belt, push ... release button on page 3‑23. If a door is out of the safety belt in use and important safety information. 3-19 3. Slide the latch plate up the safety belt webbing when the safety belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on the buckle so that is closed, be quickly unbuckled if necessary...
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...Height Adjuster Your vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the front outboard occupants. Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash, they will need to the desired position. The belt should be seen, they activate in a crash. They can help tighten... Crash on page 3‑13. If they are met. Squeeze the buttons (A) on the sides of it down without squeezing the buttons to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3‑24. After the adjuster is on the shoulder and not falling off of the height adjuster and move it .
...Height Adjuster Your vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the front outboard occupants. Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash, they will need to the desired position. The belt should be seen, they activate in a crash. They can help tighten... Crash on page 3‑13. If they are met. Squeeze the buttons (A) on the sides of it down without squeezing the buttons to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3‑24. After the adjuster is on the shoulder and not falling off of the height adjuster and move it .