2008 Chevrolet Malibu Support Question
2008 Chevrolet Malibu Support Question
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Question posted by dairjustin on September 14th, 2013
08 Malibu Wont Start Traction Esc ,brake
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Owner's Manual - Page 1
2008 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual
Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-11 Child Restraints ...1-31 Airbag System ...1-56 Restraint System Check ...1-72 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Windows ...2-15 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-18 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-22 Mirrors ...2-39 OnStar® System ...
Owner's Manual - Page 79
...-In ...2-22 Ignition Positions ...2-22 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...2-24 Starting the Engine ...2-24 Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal ...2-26 Engine Coolant Heater ...2-27 Automatic Transmission Operation (Four Speed Transmission) ...2-28 Automatic Transmission Operation (Six Speed Transmission) ...2-30 Parking Brake ...2-34 Shifting Into Park ...2-35 Shifting Out of Park ...2-37 Parking...
Owner's Manual - Page 100
... this works, then your vehicle needs service.
• Do not tow a trailer during break-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. If none of this breaking-in . Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
New Vehicle Break-In
Notice: Your vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in the ignition switch, you...
Owner's Manual - Page 106
... transmission shift lock control system. You must fully apply your regular brake first and then press the shift lever button before starting the engine.
It is the best position to use when you... to get out of the vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) before you start your engine because your vehicle cannot move the shift lever into PARK (P) as you are pulling a trailer...
Owner's Manual - Page 107
...not running at high speed may damage the transmission. Notice: If the vehicle seems to start up . You could damage the transmission. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only.
You can drive in Sand, Mud..., Ice, or Snow on the brake pedal, the vehicle could damage the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty...
Owner's Manual - Page 108
...PARK (P): This position locks your vehicle cannot move easily.
2-30 This provides more engine braking but lower fuel economy than DRIVE (D). Automatic Transmission Operation (Six Speed Transmission)
Your ...is the best position to steepness of grade.
LOW (L): This position gives you start your engine because your front wheels. You can be used for slight downgrades where...
Owner's Manual - Page 109
... up. { CAUTION:
It is dangerous to get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging your regular brake first and press the shift lever button before starting the engine. Then move , even when you maintain brake application. The vehicle can move the shift lever to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is fully in...
Owner's Manual - Page 112
... a stop in snowy and icy conditions, you feel the pedal release. Parking Brake
To set to gain more traction on . Push down with your right foot.
With the vehicle stopped, press (+) ...slippery surfaces. Once moving select the desired drive gear. If the parking brake is on, the brake system warning light will start from DRIVE (D) into Second or Third gear. If the ignition is...
Owner's Manual - Page 133
...32 Safety Belt Reminders ...3-33 Airbag Readiness Light ...3-34 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...3-35 Charging System Light ...3-37 Brake System Warning Light ...3-37 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...3-38 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/ Warning Light ...3-39 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...3-40 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage...
Owner's Manual - Page 143
To set a speed do not want to accelerate the speed. When the brakes are applied, the cruise control shuts off the accelerator pedal. SET− (Set...cruise control on and off.
3-11 Take your cruise control on . 2. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-6 and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on the steering wheel.
The cruise symbol displays in the instrument panel cluster to...
Owner's Manual - Page 170
... engine again to an accident. See DIC Warnings and Messages on briefly when the engine is started.
{ CAUTION:
Your brake system may display a BRAKE FLUID message.
If the light is safely possible and turn the ignition off . That is not on after you are driving, pull off the road ...
Owner's Manual - Page 171
... ready to warn you if there is a problem. For vehicles that have the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system or the Traction Control System (TCS), this light is on briefly when the engine is started. If the ESC ACTIVE message appears, the system is aiding in maintaining vehicle directional control. If this indicator/warning...
Owner's Manual - Page 182
.... Adjust your driving accordingly.
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See Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 4-8 and Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light on page 3-39 for...conditions.
may be reduced. ESC (Electronic Stability Control) OFF
If your driving accordingly.
ENGINE DISABLED
This message displays if the starting of the vehicle. Have ...
Owner's Manual - Page 183
...if a problem has been detected with the airbag system. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-6 and Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light on fuel. Have your...by your vehicle is low on page 3-39 for more information.
See Parking Brake on for more information.
SERVICE AIR BAG
This message displays when there is left ...
Owner's Manual - Page 215
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Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...4-2 Defensive Driving ...4-2 Drunk Driving ...4-2 Control of a Vehicle ...4-3 Braking ...4-4 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...4-5 Braking in Emergencies ...4-5 Traction Control System (TCS) ...4-6 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...4-8 Panic Brake Assist ...4-10 Steering ...4-10 Off-Road Recovery ...4-13 Passing ...4-13 Loss of Control ...4-13
4-1
Owner's Manual - Page 220
...This is on page 3-10.
4-6 When this happens, the system works the front brakes and reduces engine power by closing the throttle and managing engine spark to limit wheel...to "rock" your vehicle is Stuck in slippery road conditions. Traction Control System (TCS)
Your vehicle may have a Traction Control System (TCS) that the front wheels are spinning too ... you start your driving accordingly.
Owner's Manual - Page 221
...ESC/TCS light will flash and the cruise control will automatically disengage. Do not attempt to the transmission. The traction control system is enabled automatically when you start... while the ESC/TCS, ABS and Brake warning lights and the SERVICE ESC and/or SERVICE TRACTION messages are displayed. For more information. Traction Control Operation
Traction control limits ...
Owner's Manual - Page 222
...road conditions, you start your vehicle and begin to drive away, the system performs several diagnostic checks to turn ESC off if you first start your vehicle's performance.... cluster when the ESC system is normal. Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Your vehicle may have an Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system which combines antilock brake, traction and stability control systems...
Owner's Manual - Page 225
... ever tried to do their work where the tires meet the road. Then you should you suddenly apply the brakes. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-6 and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on good weather and road conditions. Of course, the posted speeds are straight ahead. If you need to adjust the speed...
Owner's Manual - Page 228
...be ready for a second skid if it occurs. Remember: Any Antilock Brake System (ABS) helps avoid only the braking skid.
4-14 If you want to these conditions. Defensive drivers avoid ...is slippery until your foot off the accelerator pedal. If your vehicle starts to slip and lose cornering force. Remember: Any traction control system helps avoid only the acceleration skid. And in a ...
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