2011 Chevrolet Malibu Support Question
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How To Reset Oil Life Index On 2011 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 5
...Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the symbol, refer to the Index. v
# : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/... B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps
j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction ...
Owner's Manual - Page 7
... ...1-19
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
...;30. See Power Outlets on the rear of the instrument panel cluster. INFO: Press to reset some vehicle information displays, select a personalization setting, or acknowledge a warning message. One accessory ... replace when not in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player. Oil Life Reset Units RKE Lock and Unlock Feedback Door Lock and Unlock Settings Language
The DIC buttons are...
Owner's Manual - Page 27
... the tire pressures are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible.
. See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 10‑13.
The "Oil Life Reset" message displays. 3. Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. In Brief
indicator that have a FlexFuel badge and a yellow fuel cap can use either unleaded gasoline or...
Owner's Manual - Page 138
... frequently as driving conditions change , this screen cannot be reset. Unlike average fuel economy, this data is gradually updated. The engine oil life system shows an estimate of recent driving conditions. The FUEL RANGE mode cannot be reset. AV (Average) SPEED Press the information button until OIL LIFE displays. The fuel economy data used to change...
Owner's Manual - Page 139
... any of your vehicle's systems. A message clears when the vehicle's condition is detected by the system while driving, a message advising you to Reset the Engine Oil Life System" under Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑13. See "How to add air will appear in the display. Press the information button until LR ## PSI...
Owner's Manual - Page 140
...be changed. Make sure that the trunk is acknowledged and cleared from the display, the engine oil life system must still be taken to your dealer for more information. Reduced engine power can affect...Messages
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This message displays if one or more of the engine oil has expired and it should be reset separately. The performance may be driven at a reduced speed while this message...
Owner's Manual - Page 145
... transmitter. ON: The horn will still chirp on the second press. To reset the system, see Engine Oil Life System on the DIC. METRIC (default in which allows the vehicle's horn ... to the next feature, press the information button while the desired setting is pressed, can reset the engine oil life system. LOCK HORN
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This feature, which the DIC will be enabled. See Remote Keyless...
Owner's Manual - Page 235
... your dealer for fuel that are not reformulated for low emissions can reduce spark plug life and affect emission control system performance. For all other fuels containing more than 10% ethanol must not... be found at every engine oil change, can corrode metal parts in vehicles that were not designed for gasoline that have a...
Owner's Manual - Page 243
...is used to pull a trailer are all hitch nuts and bolts are automatic transmission fluid, engine oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling system and brake system. See Engine Overheating on the brake pedal...pulling a trailer. But even that are especially important in this manual's Maintenance Schedule or Index for more information. See "Weight of the Trailer
How heavy can carry. Engine Cooling...
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
... page 10‑13. L. See "Adding Washer Fluid" under Brakes on page 10‑14. See "Selecting the Right Engine Oil" in this section.
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. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑36. Vehicle Care
A. See "Checking Engine Oil" under Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10‑24. E. Pressure Cap. H.
Always use engine...
Owner's Manual - Page 259
... the course of the steering wheel, at which an oil change is indicated can calculate the next engine oil change. Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is changed at the proper level. The system is reset when the CHANGE OIL SOON message is off . 2. A CHANGE OIL SOON message comes on driving conditions, the mileage at...
Owner's Manual - Page 260
... level.
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. A transmission fluid leak is required. Repeat the procedure. Change the fluid and filter at operating temperature. Always use the transmission fluid listed in Scheduled...
Owner's Manual - Page 267
...engine performance will be severely degraded. The temperature gauge will be noticed. The engine oil will indicate an overheat condition exists.
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
This emergency operating mode...of coolant loss, change the oil and reset the oil life system. Turn the air off the road, shift to the highest fan speed. See Engine Oil on , continue to a safe...
Owner's Manual - Page 346
...genuine replacement parts, as well as possible, within the next 1 000 km/ 600 miles. The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and the oil life system must be rotated every 12 000 km/7,500 miles. We recommend the use are listed in doubt,...Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 10‑4. See Doing Your Own Service Work on page 11‑7. Tires should be reset.
Owner's Manual - Page 347
... has trained service technicians who will perform this work and reset the system. Rotate tires if necessary. An Emission Control Service. Reset the oil life system whenever the oil is reset accidentally, service the vehicle within 5 000 km/3,000 miles since the last service. Tire wear inspection.
Reset oil life system. Engine coolant level check. See Tire Pressure on...
Owner's Manual - Page 382
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INDEX
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E85 Fuel ...9-37 Electrical Equipment, Add-On ...9-47 Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse...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...
Owner's Manual - Page 386
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INDEX
Parking Brake ...9-28 Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check ...10-28 Over Things That......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®...
