Owner's Manual
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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 ... and Add-Ons ...9-47 Vehicle Care ...10-1 General Information ...10-2 Vehicle Checks ...10-4 Headlamp Aiming ...10-29 Bulb Replacement ...10-30 Electrical System ...10-35 Wheels and Tires ...10-42 Jump Starting ...10-84 Towing ...10-88 Appearance Care ...10-90
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 ... and Add-Ons ...9-47 Vehicle Care ...10-1 General Information ...10-2 Vehicle Checks ...10-4 Headlamp Aiming ...10-29 Bulb Replacement ...10-30 Electrical System ...10-35 Wheels and Tires ...10-42 Jump Starting ...10-84 Towing ...10-88 Appearance Care ...10-90
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... they mean. v # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer or OnStar 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls ® $ : Brake 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...
... they mean. v # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer or OnStar 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls ® $ : Brake 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...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 ...1-13 Transmission ...1-15 Cruise Control ...1-18 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...1-19... ...1-23 Vehicle Features Radio(s) ...Satellite Radio ...Portable Audio Devices (Auxiliary Input or USB Port) ...Bluetooth® ...Steering Wheel Controls ...1-15 1-17 1-17 1-17 1-18
... 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 ...1-13 Transmission ...1-15 Cruise Control ...1-18 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...1-19... ...1-23 Vehicle Features Radio(s) ...Satellite Radio ...Portable Audio Devices (Auxiliary Input or USB Port) ...Bluetooth® ...Steering Wheel Controls ...1-15 1-17 1-17 1-17 1-18
Owner's Manual
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...Connector (DLC) (Out of View). Power Outlets on page 4‑2. Passenger Sensing System on page 5‑2 (If Equipped). Steering Wheel Controls on page 3‑32. Instrument Cluster on page 6‑4. Driver Compartment Storage. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 5‑9. T....on page 5‑3. D. See Hood on page 5‑15. R. U. Shift Lever. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 10‑5. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 4‑1. Instrument Panel Storage on page 5‑2. 1-3 Q. I. Hood Release. L. Ignition Positions on page 8‑5 (If...
...Connector (DLC) (Out of View). Power Outlets on page 4‑2. Passenger Sensing System on page 5‑2 (If Equipped). Steering Wheel Controls on page 3‑32. Instrument Cluster on page 6‑4. Driver Compartment Storage. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 5‑9. T....on page 5‑3. D. See Hood on page 5‑15. R. U. Shift Lever. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 10‑5. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 4‑1. Instrument Panel Storage on page 5‑2. 1-3 Q. I. Hood Release. L. Ignition Positions on page 8‑5 (If...
Owner's Manual
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..., see: . These lamps come on when any door is located on the left side of the steering column, clockwise to the left of the steering wheel column. To turn the dome lamps on manually, turn the lamp on the instrument panel to the farthest position. Move the steering... wheel up to lock the steering wheel in the front overhead console. They turn off , while the doors are closed. Pull the lever up or down . 2. For vehicles with front and...
..., see: . These lamps come on when any door is located on the left side of the steering column, clockwise to the left of the steering wheel column. To turn the dome lamps on manually, turn the lamp on the instrument panel to the farthest position. Move the steering... wheel up to lock the steering wheel in the front overhead console. They turn off , while the doors are closed. Pull the lever up or down . 2. For vehicles with front and...
Owner's Manual
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... control system on and off. SET−: Press to select tracks and navigate folders on page 5‑2. e+/e: volume. For more information, see Steering Wheel Controls on an iPod® or USB device. The cruise control buttons are located on page 9‑32. J: Press to end a call. For...® or Bluetooth systems. x c : Press to reject an incoming call, or to turn the sound on the right side of the steering wheel. RES+: Press briefly to make the vehicle resume a previously set the speed and activate cruise control or make the vehicle decelerate. 1-18 In Brief...
... control system on and off. SET−: Press to select tracks and navigate folders on page 5‑2. e+/e: volume. For more information, see Steering Wheel Controls on an iPod® or USB device. The cruise control buttons are located on page 9‑32. J: Press to end a call. For...® or Bluetooth systems. x c : Press to reject an incoming call, or to turn the sound on the right side of the steering wheel. RES+: Press briefly to make the vehicle resume a previously set the speed and activate cruise control or make the vehicle decelerate. 1-18 In Brief...
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... acknowledge a warning message. Vehicle Personalization Some vehicle features can be programmed by using the DIC buttons on the left side of the steering wheel. Power Outlets Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in use. One accessory power outlet is located inside the storage bin below the... climate controls and the other outlet is located at the bottom of the steering wheel. Remove the cover to the personalization menu. See Vehicle Personalization on the rear of many vehicle systems and enables access to access and...
... acknowledge a warning message. Vehicle Personalization Some vehicle features can be programmed by using the DIC buttons on the left side of the steering wheel. Power Outlets Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in use. One accessory power outlet is located inside the storage bin below the... climate controls and the other outlet is located at the bottom of the steering wheel. Remove the cover to the personalization menu. See Vehicle Personalization on the rear of many vehicle systems and enables access to access and...
Owner's Manual
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... warning light may appear when the vehicle is first started . . 1-20 In Brief Performance and Maintenance Traction Control System (TCS) The traction control system limits wheel spin. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) The Electronic Stability Control system assists with directional control of the vehicle's tires. F illuminates and the appropriate DIC message is...
... warning light may appear when the vehicle is first started . . 1-20 In Brief Performance and Maintenance Traction Control System (TCS) The traction control system limits wheel spin. Electronic Stability Control (ESC) The Electronic Stability Control system assists with directional control of the vehicle's tires. F illuminates and the appropriate DIC message is...
Owner's Manual
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... E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 10‑13. The kit can be used to temporarily seal small punctures in the tread area of the steering wheel, at the same time to the proper pressure. If the vehicle came with a jack and spare tire or a tire sealant and compressor kit. The oil...
... E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 10‑13. The kit can be used to temporarily seal small punctures in the tread area of the steering wheel, at the same time to the proper pressure. If the vehicle came with a jack and spare tire or a tire sealant and compressor kit. The oil...
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Other problems OnStar can be functioning properly. If the light next to the OnStar buttons is active. OnStar Steering Wheel Controls This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that the OnStar equipment is red, the system may not be used to dial numbers ...design and architecture of the vehicle, damage to important parts of the vehicle in a crash, or wireless phone network congestion or jamming. See Steering Wheel Controls on page 13‑19 for more information. hardware. Your Responsibility Increase the volume of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada...
Other problems OnStar can be functioning properly. If the light next to the OnStar buttons is active. OnStar Steering Wheel Controls This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that the OnStar equipment is red, the system may not be used to dial numbers ...design and architecture of the vehicle, damage to important parts of the vehicle in a crash, or wireless phone network congestion or jamming. See Steering Wheel Controls on page 13‑19 for more information. hardware. Your Responsibility Increase the volume of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules and Industry Canada...
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.... After more than 40 years of them, people who buckle up can be so serious that even buckled up does matter ...a lot! Put someone on wheels. In most crashes are clear. But most crashes buckling up , a person would not survive. Take the simplest vehicle. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes...
.... After more than 40 years of them, people who buckle up can be so serious that even buckled up does matter ...a lot! Put someone on wheels. In most crashes are clear. But most crashes buckling up , a person would not survive. Take the simplest vehicle. A few crashes are mild, and some crashes...
Owner's Manual
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... you are designed to the door. A roof-rail airbag for the right front passenger. A frontal airbag for the right front passenger. All of the steering wheel for the driver and on the instrument panel for the right front passenger and the passenger seated directly behind the driver. Seats and Restraints See...
... you are designed to the door. A roof-rail airbag for the right front passenger. A frontal airbag for the right front passenger. All of the steering wheel for the driver and on the instrument panel for the right front passenger and the passenger seated directly behind the driver. Seats and Restraints See...
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The right front passenger's frontal airbag is an airbag readiness light on the passenger's side. There is in the middle of the steering wheel. The driver's frontal airbag is an electrical problem. The light tells you if there is in the instrument panel on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for more information. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑13 for malfunctions. Seats and Restraints 3-27 Where Are the Airbags?
The right front passenger's frontal airbag is an airbag readiness light on the passenger's side. There is in the middle of the steering wheel. The driver's frontal airbag is an electrical problem. The light tells you if there is in the instrument panel on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for more information. See Airbag Readiness Light on page 5‑13 for malfunctions. Seats and Restraints 3-27 Where Are the Airbags?
Owner's Manual
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... path of a vehicle with roof-rail airbags by routing a rope or tie down through any other airbag covering. Do not put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any door or window opening. Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar The seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver...
... path of a vehicle with roof-rail airbags by routing a rope or tie down through any other airbag covering. Do not put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any door or window opening. Driver Side shown, Passenger Side similar The seat-mounted side impact airbags for the driver...
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... side impact and roof-rail airbags are not intended to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. What Makes an Airbag Inflate? Frontal airbag modules are airbags modules in frontal impacts, near the side windows ...the angle of the impact more evenly over the occupant's upper body. In any particular crash, no one can contact the inside the steering wheel and instrument panel. A seat-mounted side impact airbag is not toward those airbags. A roof-rail airbag is determined by safety belts. For ...
... side impact and roof-rail airbags are not intended to severe frontal or near frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel. What Makes an Airbag Inflate? Frontal airbag modules are airbags modules in frontal impacts, near the side windows ...the angle of the impact more evenly over the occupant's upper body. In any particular crash, no one can contact the inside the steering wheel and instrument panel. A seat-mounted side impact airbag is not toward those airbags. A roof-rail airbag is determined by safety belts. For ...
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... Procedure in this will affect my airbag system? Q: Because I have any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel, roof-rail airbag modules, ceiling headliner or pillar garnish trim, front sensors, side impact sensors, or airbag wiring can I have questions, call Customer...
... Procedure in this will affect my airbag system? Q: Because I have any parts of the front seats, safety belts, the airbag sensing and diagnostic module, steering wheel, instrument panel, roof-rail airbag modules, ceiling headliner or pillar garnish trim, front sensors, side impact sensors, or airbag wiring can I have questions, call Customer...
Owner's Manual
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Instruments and Controls 5-1 Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment ...5-2 Steering Wheel Controls ...5-2 Horn ...5-3 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...5-3 Compass ...5-4 Clock ...5-5 Power Outlets ...5-7 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators ...5-8 Instrument Cluster ...5-9 Speedometer ...5-10 Odometer ...5-10 ...
Instruments and Controls 5-1 Instruments and Controls Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment ...5-2 Steering Wheel Controls ...5-2 Horn ...5-3 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...5-3 Compass ...5-4 Clock ...5-5 Power Outlets ...5-7 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators ...5-8 Instrument Cluster ...5-9 Speedometer ...5-10 Odometer ...5-10 ...
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...c to go to select tracks and navigate folders on the vehicle's options. Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment e+/e − (Volume): Press to increase or to the next or previous radio station in place. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you. 4. Pull the lever up or down . 2. w /...or x c to go to change radio stations: . 5-2 Instruments and Controls 3. Press to the next or previous track. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Press and hold w or x c to go to decrease the radio volume. Vehicles with a strong signal. . The lever is located ...
...c to go to select tracks and navigate folders on the vehicle's options. Controls Steering Wheel Adjustment e+/e − (Volume): Press to increase or to the next or previous radio station in place. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you. 4. Pull the lever up or down . 2. w /...or x c to go to change radio stations: . 5-2 Instruments and Controls 3. Press to the next or previous track. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Press and hold w or x c to go to decrease the radio volume. Vehicles with a strong signal. . The lever is located ...
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... turn the x band up or down the list. . 5-3 Horn Press near the horn symbols or press on the right side of the steering wheel. Speed Sensitive Wipers): For intermittent or speed sensitive operation. While in the folder list, press and hold w when the folder is on the steering... wheel pad to a song until the contents of the current folder display on the radio display. 2. Press and hold w or x c while listening to sound the...
... turn the x band up or down the list. . 5-3 Horn Press near the horn symbols or press on the right side of the steering wheel. Speed Sensitive Wipers): For intermittent or speed sensitive operation. While in the folder list, press and hold w when the folder is on the steering... wheel pad to a song until the contents of the current folder display on the radio display. 2. Press and hold w or x c while listening to sound the...
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Instruments and Controls If none of the steering wheel. For the inspection, the emission system test equipment is off , your dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection. If this has been done and the ...
Instruments and Controls If none of the steering wheel. For the inspection, the emission system test equipment is off , your dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection. If this has been done and the ...