2007 Chevrolet Malibu Support Question
2007 Chevrolet Malibu Support Question
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Question posted by chicoboom1225 on September 7th, 2012
Question About Poor Acceleration In 2007 Malibu
I have been experiencing poor acceleration for the past two months. The mechanic is getting ABS codes on the diagnostic computer, but can't seem to pinpoint the problem. Any suggestions?
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Owner's Manual - Page 1
Driving Your Vehicle ...287 Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ...288 Towing ...328
1 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual
Seats and Restraint Systems ...7 Front Seats ...8 Rear Seats ...17 Safety Belts ...20 Child Restraints ...44 Airbag System ...74 Restraint System Check ...92 Features ...
Owner's Manual - Page 123
... the cranking motor, and drain the battery. Notice: Shifting into PARK (P) only when your engine gets warm. Starting Procedure
1. If the engine does not start in starting it. When the engine starts...Place the transaxle in START for long periods of the key. Move your foot off the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to the START position, and then released when the engine...
Owner's Manual - Page 124
Try pushing the accelerator pedal all moving parts. This clears the extra gasoline from the pedals and press the switch again. Notice: Your engine is pushing on the left ... seconds, especially in PARK (P) for better pedal reach. If the engine does not start after starting it could change the position of the key and accelerator.
Owner's Manual - Page 129
... drive in LOW (L2) when you are : • Going less than 35 mph (56 km/h), push your accelerator pedal about halfway down. • Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. When the shift lever is in LOW (L). Press the plus (+) end of the button...
Owner's Manual - Page 132
.... Do not shift into a drive gear while your engine is running at high speed is dangerous. If your accelerator pedal about halfway down. • Going about 35 mph (55 km/h) or more, push the accelerator all the way down. DRIVE (D): This position is firmly on the left side of PARK (P) or...
Owner's Manual - Page 133
... more traction on the current driving speed.
When the shift lever is too high. Upon acceleration you to shift into Second gear. The shift lever must be in the MANUAL MODE ...(M) and a gear based on slippery surfaces.
133 Second Gear Start Feature
When accelerating your vehicle from DRIVE (D) rearward into MANUAL MODE (M), the display on speed. While driving in ...
Owner's Manual - Page 176
... steering wheel.
This can be dangerous where you could lose control. Cruise control can really help on the accelerator. So, do not use cruise control on slippery roads.
4-Spoke Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
3-Spoke Steering Wheel.... T (On/Off): Press this button to make the vehicle accelerate or resume to turn the cruise
control system on left side of about 25 mph (40 km/h).
Owner's Manual - Page 177
...it . 2. Cruise control will come on after the cruise control has been set to the desired speed.
177 Get up to . Press the SET- button located on it . 4. SET- (Set/Coast): Press this button ...cruise when you do not want to the speed you want . 3. Keep the cruise control switch off the accelerator.
[ (Cancel): Press this button to set the speed or to decrease the set , or if the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 178
...you set button on the steering wheel briefly. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to reset it .
When you take your chosen speed and stay there.
But you want ... your speed in very small amounts, press the set button on the steering wheel until you get up to the cruise speed you are two ways to go to your foot off the cruise...
Owner's Manual - Page 179
... on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills depends upon your speed. When going downhill, you may have to step on the accelerator pedal to be too much trouble and do not use cruise control on steep hills.
Owner's Manual - Page 199
... to aim airflow into your vehicle more effectively. • When an objectionable odor outside the vehicle is encountered, use the recirculation mode, with poor ventilation.
Operation Tips
• Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from entering the vehicle through a long tunnel with the temperature knob at a comfortable setting...
Owner's Manual - Page 214
...Turn the key off or improperly installed. If the light is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off , wait at least 10 seconds and restart the... damage to your vehicle: • Reducing vehicle speed • Avoiding hard accelerations • Avoiding steep uphill grades • If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount of water?
Owner's Manual - Page 215
... from getting a vehicle registration. It will not pass this as designed. You may go away once the engine is designed to fix any mechanical or electrical problems that critical... diagnostic) system determines that may take several days of these conditions, change the fuel brand you put the vehicle into gear, misfiring, hesitation on acceleration, or stumbling on acceleration...
Owner's Manual - Page 223
...be changed. GATE AJAR: If your vehicle has a liftgate, this message stays on , but acceleration and speed may be taken to inform you acknowledge the CHANGE OIL SOON message by your vehicle ...fuel cap to avoid damaging the engine. Make sure that the door is cold enough to accelerate. ICE POSSIBLE: This message displays when the outside air temperature is closed properly. CHECK ...
Owner's Manual - Page 292
... reaction time is perception time. That could be less with one driver and as long as when you are the brakes, the steering, and the accelerator. Control of a Vehicle
You have three systems that is only an average. Sometimes, as two or three seconds or more of those control systems than...
Owner's Manual - Page 293
...briefly when you brake. Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
Your vehicle may get harder to push. Avoid needless heavy braking. This is used up, it when you... unnecessary braking. Once the power assist is a mistake.
Some people drive in spurts - heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking - rather than keeping pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances,...
Owner's Manual - Page 300
The traction you can get in a curve, speed is banked, and your vehicle's performance.
Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Then ...Modifications on page 297. You can "drive" through a sharp curve and you want to go slower. Try to accelerate until you can lose control. Both control systems - steering and braking - have four-wheel anti-lock brakes, adding the hard ...
Owner's Manual - Page 302
...the head-on collision. Passing another on a two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accelerates, moves around the vehicle ahead, then goes back into the right lane again. Look down the ... your vehicle straddles the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you have dropped off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in judgment, or a brief surrender to frustration or anger can...
Owner's Manual - Page 398
... and a serious accident. If your tread is badly worn, or if your tires have questions about your tire warranty and where to the tire manufacturer's booklet included with high-quality tires... the same danger as a result of too much friction. CAUTION:
(Continued)
{CAUTION:
• Poorly maintained and improperly
used tires are cold. Tire pressure should be cut, punctured, or broken by a...
Owner's Manual - Page 414
... not apply to deep tread, winter-type snow tires, space-saver, or temporary use , however, and may have poor traction performance. Those grades represent the tire's ability to variations in driving habits, service practices, and differences in the ...applicable on straight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
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