2011 Chevrolet Malibu Support Question
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How To Reset Oil Life On 2009 Chevy Malibu
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Owner's Manual - Page 1
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 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 3
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Introduction
This manual describes features that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to , GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, MALIBU, and the MALIBU Emblem are trademarks and/or service marks of Canada Limited" for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual in the vehicle for...
Owner's Manual - Page 7
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Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control System (TCS) ...1-20 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...1-20 Tire Pressure Monitor ...1-20 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ...1-21 Engine Oil Life System ...1-21 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ...1-21 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...1-21 Roadside Assistance Program ...1-22 OnStar® ...1-23
Vehicle Features
Radio(s) ...Satellite Radio...
Owner's Manual - Page 25
...using the DIC buttons on the left side of many vehicle systems and enables access to reset some vehicle information displays, select a personalization setting, or acknowledge a warning message. See ... panel cluster.
Power Outlets
Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in use. Oil Life Reset Units RKE Lock and Unlock Feedback Door Lock and Unlock Settings Language
The DIC buttons...
Owner's Manual - Page 27
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Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to enter the personalization menu. The "Oil Life Reset" message ...tire, see If a Tire Goes Flat on the left side of the tire. Resetting the Oil Life System 1. Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. In Brief
indicator that have a...
Owner's Manual - Page 138
... kilometers (km) or miles (mi). This mode shows the vehicle's average speed in the tank. The engine oil life system shows an estimate of recent driving conditions. If the average fuel economy is not reset, it is continually updated each time you can drive without refueling in liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km...
Owner's Manual - Page 139
...(psi). With most messages, a warning chime sounds when the message displays. See Engine Oil on page 10‑9 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 11‑2. Press the information button... the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is detected by the system while driving, a message advising you to Reset the Engine Oil Life System" under Engine Oil Life System on ...
Owner's Manual - Page 140
...the engine oil has expired and it should be reset separately. Make sure that the door(s) are not closed properly. Engine Oil Messages
CHANGE OIL SOON
This message displays when the life of the ...displays when the cruise control system is acknowledged and cleared from the display, the engine oil life system must still be taken to accelerate.
The performance may be driven at a ...
Owner's Manual - Page 145
...of the vehicle using your vehicle has remote start, this feature is pressed, can reset the engine oil life system. ON: The horn will still chirp on the RKE transmitter. To select a...settings: OFF (default): The horn will be disabled. Instruments and Controls
Personalization Menu Modes
OIL LIFE RESET When this feature allows remote start to be enabled. When UNITS appears on the DIC....
Owner's Manual - Page 235
... It is the only gasoline additive recommended by the auto companies. It can reduce spark plug life and affect emission control system performance. Fuels containing MMT can corrode metal parts in your area....might turn on page 9‑35. GM Fuel System Treatment PLUS is available at every engine oil change, can help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean and avoid problems due to use...
Owner's Manual - Page 247
... Materials Requirements ...Accessories and Modifications ...10-2 10-3 10-3 10-3
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your Own Service Work ...10-4 Hood ...10-5 Engine Compartment Overview ...10-6 Engine Oil ...10-9 Engine Oil Life System ...10-13 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...10-14 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...10-14 Cooling System ...10-16 Engine Coolant ...10-16 Engine Overheating...
Owner's Manual - Page 255
... help protect your investment:
. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See "Adding Washer Fluid" under Engine Oil on page 10‑9. See "Selecting the Right Engine Oil" in this section. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑16. Engine Oil Dipstick. Engine Coolant Surge Tank. See Engine Coolant on page 10‑13. H.
Vehicle Care...
Owner's Manual - Page 259
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best conditions, the oil life system might indicate that an oil change is off . 2.
The OIL LIFE RESET message displays. The system is reset when the CHANGE OIL SOON message is not necessary for up to change . This is changed so that the system can vary considerably. For the oil life system to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed at...
Owner's Manual - Page 260
... warranty. For the 2.4 L and 3.6 L engines, the transmission fluid will not reach the end of the dipstick unless the transmission is started, the engine oil life system has not reset. If driving in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑6.
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
To inspect the air cleaner...
Owner's Manual - Page 267
...Operating Mode" following.
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and engine performance will indicate an overheat condition exists. See Engine Oil on to the highest temperature and to be severely degraded. Open the windows as necessary. 3.... an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of coolant loss, change the oil and reset the oil life system. In this mode, a significant loss in the overheat zone or an ...
Owner's Manual - Page 346
... changed at least once a year and the oil life system must be dangerous. See Doing Your Own Service Work on page 10‑9.
See Tire Rotation on page 11‑7. Perform maintenance work only if you have a qualified technician do the work can be reset. We recommend the use are listed in doubt...
Owner's Manual - Page 347
... Tire Rotation on page 10‑90. Reset oil life system. See Engine Coolant on page 10‑29. Reset the oil life system whenever the oil is reset accidentally, service the vehicle within 5 000 ...months, whichever occurs first). Windshield washer fluid level check.
If the engine oil life system is changed. Worn or damaged wiper blade replacement. Service and Maintenance
Your dealer...
Owner's Manual - Page 349
...nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of the vehicle's useful life.
Engine cooling system drain, flush, and refill (or every five years, whichever occurs ...
Replace as needed .
. The U.S. First Engine Oil Change After Every 160 000 km/100,000 Miles
. An Emission Control Service.
. First Engine Oil Change After Every 240 000 km/150,000 Miles...
Owner's Manual - Page 382
... ...9-22 Heater ...9-19 Overheated Protection Operating Mode ...10-21 Overheating ...10-20 Power Messages ...5-26 Pressure Light ...5-21 Running While Parked ...9-23 Starting ...9-18 Engine Oil Life System ...10-13 Messages ...5-26 Entry/Exit Lighting ...6-5 Equipment, Towing ...9-47
Event Data Recorders ...13-18 Extender, Safety Belt ...3-23 Exterior Lamp Controls ...6-1 Exterior Lamps...
Owner's Manual - Page 386
... Windows ...2-16 Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts ...3-23 Privacy Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ...13-19 Program Courtesy Transportation ...13-11 Proposition 65 Warning, California ...10-3
Oil (cont.) Engine Oil Life System ...10-13 Messages ...5-26 Pressure Light ...5-21 Older Children, Restraints ...3-39 Online Owner Center ...13-6 OnStar® System ...1-23 Operation, Infotainment System...
