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Question posted by pbailphi on December 21st, 2013

2011 Malibu Grinding When Brake Pedal Pushed

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Owner's Manual - Page 132

... while driving, pull off and restarting the vehicle one circuit is a problem. If the light is a brake problem. If it stays on after the parking brake is fully released, it will be harder to push or the pedal may be ready to warn if there is not working, the remaining circuit can lead to...

Owner's Manual - Page 201

... three seconds or more than if the person had not been drinking. 9-3 Braking See Brake System Warning Light on page 10‑3. Meaning, you can provide. See Accessories...drugs, and frustration. In most cases, these laws. state to drink alcohol. Deciding to push the brake pedal is reaction time. Age, physical condition, alertness, coordination, and eyesight all motor vehicle-related...

Owner's Manual - Page 202

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Owner's Manual - Page 205

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Owner's Manual - Page 214

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Owner's Manual - Page 215

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Owner's Manual - Page 218

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Owner's Manual - Page 219

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Owner's Manual - Page 220

... pipes). Move the shift lever to the desired position. Exposure to corrosion or damage. 9-22 Driving and Operating To shift out of P (Park): 1. Apply the brake pedal. 2. Fully release the shift lever button. 2. Do not park over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that may enter the vehicle if: . The vehicle...

Owner's Manual - Page 222

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Owner's Manual - Page 223

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Owner's Manual - Page 225

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Owner's Manual - Page 226

... page 9‑42. To release the parking brake, hold the regular brake pedal down the vehicle. See Brake System Messages on page 5‑18. The brake assist feature will automatically disengage when the brake pedal is released or brake pedal pressure is on . The PUSH PARK PEDAL message will come on , the brake system warning light will also display in the Driver...

Owner's Manual - Page 232

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Owner's Manual - Page 242

... than at high altitude on a hill with the transmission in place, release the brake pedal until the chocks absorb the load. When towing a trailer, the arrows on Grades Reduce speed and shift ...to move. Press the brake pedal, but do not shift into traffic if facing uphill. 2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer...

Owner's Manual - Page 243

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Owner's Manual - Page 270

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Owner's Manual - Page 274

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Owner's Manual - Page 343

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Owner's Manual - Page 344

... side floor mat is properly secured and verify that it down into position. 3. Pull up the openings in the floor mat over the hooks and push it does not interfere with the accelerator or brake pedals.