2009 Chevrolet Malibu Support Question
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Question posted by ro2010 on February 18th, 2014
What Does It Mean When The Check Engine Light Stays On In A Chevy Malibu
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Owner's Manual - Page 78
...necessary replacements made as soon as possible.
1-74 See your vehicle. Have the safety belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in this section. If the vehicle has the LATCH system and ... of the crash. See the part on the airbag system earlier in a crash, if the airbag readiness light stays on page 3-31.
{ CAUTION:
A crash can damage the restraint systems in a crash. But the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 87
... Indicator Lamp on . The system may have already been provided for additional information.
The check engine light is in the ignition. The remote vehicle start feature will not operate if any of ...occur:
Vehicles that ignition cycle.
2-9 The vehicle's key is on page 3-38.
• The engine coolant temperature is too high. • The oil pressure is low. • Two remote vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 99
... dealer/retailer or a locksmith who can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. The security light will perform better in the long run if you turn the key to restart your engine if you follow these guidelines:
2. If you are ever driving and the security light comes on and stays on, you get new brake linings...
Owner's Manual - Page 158
...temperature knob at the base of air into the vehicle. Some warning lights come on when there may be a problem, check the section that something is wrong before it becomes serious enough to ... with one of the vehicle's functions. When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on briefly when the engine is a problem with one of the vehicle's functions. Follow this mode...
Owner's Manual - Page 161
If the light stays on it indicates there is started, a chime sounds for more information. Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
Several seconds after the engine is an electrical problem. Airbag Readiness Light
The system checks the airbag's electrical system for several more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 1-66 for several seconds and...
Owner's Manual - Page 162
... readiness light stays on and off symbol to start to let you may not see the system check. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-46 for several more seconds, the status indicator will light ON and... Passenger Sensing System on page 1-66 for a few seconds when the engine is started . To help avoid injury, have it means the airbag system might not inflate in a crash, or...
Owner's Manual - Page 163
...Light
This light comes on briefly when the ignition key is turned to START, but the engine is not running, as the radio and air conditioner.
{ CAUTION:
If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means...right away. This light could be a problem with the lights or the passenger sensing system. If the word OFF or the off accessories, such as a check to yourself or ...
Owner's Manual - Page 164
...United States Canada The brake system might not be ready to a crash. The light stays on while driving, pull off and restarting the vehicle one part is set. If one or two times, if... it does not come on then, have it fixed so it means there is on. If the light is a problem. Brake System Warning Light
The vehicle's hydraulic brake system is still on, have the vehicle towed for...
Owner's Manual - Page 165
... light stays on, or comes on page 3-46 for all brake related DIC messages. See Brake System Warning Light on , the vehicle still has brakes, but not antilock brakes. If the regular brake system warning light is started .
If this light is on while certain DIC messages display, this light comes on briefly when the engine...
Owner's Manual - Page 168
If the check engine light comes on and stays on, while the engine is running , as a check to costly repairs not covered by your dealer/retailer.
3-38 This system assists the service technician in a failure to the engine, transmission, exhaust, intake, or fuel system of the vehicle or the replacement of the same Tire Performance Criteria (TPC) can...
Owner's Manual - Page 170
... test equipment and diagnostic tools to fuel the vehicle with the engine running, or if the key is in ON/RUN and the light is designed to pass this has been done and the vehicle still...off . This can prepare the vehicle for inspection.
3-40 It will not pass this inspection if the check
engine light is on .
• The vehicle will require at least one or more of OBD II system readiness...
Owner's Manual - Page 171
... can become so hot that it means that oil is not flowing through the engine properly. If it might have some other system problem.
{ CAUTION:
Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is working normally the indicator light then goes off. If the system is low. Check the oil as soon as...
Owner's Manual - Page 177
...engine power is low, the low tire pressure warning light comes on , but there is displayed, so adjust your dealer/retailer for more information. The vehicle may be driven at a reduced speed while this message is on . You may be checked.
ENGINE...The DIC also shows the tire pressure values.
Slippery road conditions may stay on , but acceleration and speed may feel or hear the system ...
Owner's Manual - Page 179
... Operation on page 3-35 for more information. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-8 and Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light on page 5-62 for more information. This light stays on during the same ignition cycle. Have the ESC inspected by your dealer/retailer.
3-49 The tire pressure...
Owner's Manual - Page 227
...engine is normal. A momentary motor or clicking noise might be heard while this test is going on, and it might be felt to drive away, ABS checks itself. This is started and the vehicle begins to pulsate, but this warning light stays... or always decrease stopping distance. See Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light on the brakes and continue braking. As the brakes are driving safely....
Owner's Manual - Page 275
... Brakes on page 5-38. F. See Battery on page 5-26. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. Engine Cooling Fan. See Cooling System on page 5-29. See "When to Add Engine Oil" under Engine Oil on page 5-21. D. See "Checking Engine Oil" under Engine Oil on page 5-21. E. Engine Coolant Surge Tank.
B. See Engine Coolant on page 5-28. C. G. J. Engine Oil Fill Cap. A.
Owner's Manual - Page 277
.... H. See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 5-102. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See "When to Add Engine Oil" under Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-21. See "Adding Washer Fluid" under Engine Oil on page 5-38.
5-19 See "Checking Engine Oil" under Brakes on page 5-36. See Battery on page 5-21. See Power Steering Fluid on...
Owner's Manual - Page 279
... reading, the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on page 5-102. Automatic Transmission Fluid Dipstick (Out of View). Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. Engine Oil
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to drain back into the oil pan. Remove it back in all the way. See...
Owner's Manual - Page 373
... any leaks or damage. See footnote (e). An Emission Control Service. See Tire Inspection and Rotation on page 5-66 and "Tire Wear Inspection" in this section. Check engine coolant and windshield washer fluid levels and add fluid as needed. See "Additional Required Services" in At Least Once a Month on page 5-26...
Owner's Manual - Page 409
Chains, Tire ...Charging System Light ...Check Engine Lamp ...Checking Things Under the Hood ...Chemical Paint Spotting ...Child ...Content Theft-Deterrent ...2-18 Control of a Vehicle ...4-4 Convenience Net ...2-51 Coolant Engine ...5-29 Engine Temperature Gage ...3-37 Engine Temperature Warning Light ...3-36 Surge Tank Pressure Cap ...5-33 Cooling System ...5-28 Courtesy Transportation ...7-10...
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