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2005 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-32 Airbag System ...1-51 Restraint System Check ...1-62 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Windows ...2-15 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-16 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-21 Mirrors ...2-32 OnStar® System ...2-34 HomeLink® Transmitter...
2005 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-8 Safety Belts ...1-10 Child Restraints ...1-32 Airbag System ...1-51 Restraint System Check ...1-62 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Windows ...2-15 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-16 Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ...2-21 Mirrors ...2-32 OnStar® System ...2-34 HomeLink® Transmitter...
Owner's Manual
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... a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be hurt in a crash. When a safety belt is worn properly, it is very important for anyone, the key to buckle up! For pregnant women, as the driver's safety belt - except for everyone, including pregnant women. Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to...
... a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be hurt in a crash. When a safety belt is worn properly, it is very important for anyone, the key to buckle up! For pregnant women, as the driver's safety belt - except for everyone, including pregnant women. Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to...
Owner's Manual
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... Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. Also look for any opened or broken airbag covers, and...
... Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to 10 minutes after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. Also look for any opened or broken airbag covers, and...
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...Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2-32 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...2-33 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-33 Outside Power Heated Mirrors ...2-34 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-34 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-5 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Door Locks ...2-10 Power Door Locks ...2-10 Door Ajar Reminder... (Sedan) ...2-13 Liftgate (MAXX) ...2-14 Windows ...2-15 Power Windows ...2-16 Sun Visors ...2-16 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-16 Content Theft-Deterrent ...2-17 PASS-Key® III+ ...2-19 PASS-Key® III+ Operation ...2-19 2-1
...Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2-32 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...2-33 Outside Power Mirrors ...2-33 Outside Power Heated Mirrors ...2-34 Outside Convex Mirror ...2-34 Keys ...2-3 Remote Keyless Entry System ...2-4 Remote Keyless Entry System Operation ...2-5 Doors and Locks ...2-10 Door Locks ...2-10 Power Door Locks ...2-10 Door Ajar Reminder... (Sedan) ...2-13 Liftgate (MAXX) ...2-14 Windows ...2-15 Power Windows ...2-16 Sun Visors ...2-16 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-16 Content Theft-Deterrent ...2-17 PASS-Key® III+ ...2-19 PASS-Key® III+ Operation ...2-19 2-1
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Keys {CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children. 2-3 The children or others could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. They could be badly injured or even killed.
Keys {CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. Do not leave the keys in a vehicle with children. 2-3 The children or others could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. They could be badly injured or even killed.
Owner's Manual
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... facility could void authorization to your dealer for more information. Keep the tag in . Notice: If you ever lock your keys in your keys, you may cause undesired operation of Industry Canada. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference... received, including interference that may have to damage the vehicle to have spare keys. Each tag has a key code on it that tells your dealer before it is subject to the following two conditions: 1. See Roadside Assistance Program...
... facility could void authorization to your dealer for more information. Keep the tag in . Notice: If you ever lock your keys in your keys, you may cause undesired operation of Industry Canada. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference... received, including interference that may have to damage the vehicle to have spare keys. Each tag has a key code on it that tells your dealer before it is subject to the following two conditions: 1. See Roadside Assistance Program...
Owner's Manual
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... damage the transmitter. You can tell the battery is on tightly, so water will display if the remote keyless entry transmitter battery is low. The Key FOB Batt Low message in the remote keyless entry transmitter do the following: 1. Static from the top half of the battery faces up. To replace...
... damage the transmitter. You can tell the battery is on tightly, so water will display if the remote keyless entry transmitter battery is low. The Key FOB Batt Low message in the remote keyless entry transmitter do the following: 1. Static from the top half of the battery faces up. To replace...
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...on . Check local regulations for any requirements on remote starting feature. Do not use of the vehicle. Your remote keyless entry transmitter, with the key. Your vehicle may restrict the use the remote start feature if your vehicle to turn it off, than you were to turn it will not... vehicle is not closed or two remote vehicle starts have the vehicle in some communities may run out of the system will return after the key is active and the vehicle has an automatic climate control system, it on page 2-4 for example, requiring a person using remote start system is...
...on . Check local regulations for any requirements on remote starting feature. Do not use of the vehicle. Your remote keyless entry transmitter, with the key. Your vehicle may restrict the use the remote start feature if your vehicle to turn it off, than you were to turn it will not... vehicle is not closed or two remote vehicle starts have the vehicle in some communities may run out of the system will return after the key is active and the vehicle has an automatic climate control system, it on page 2-4 for example, requiring a person using remote start system is...
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...and hold the transmitter's remote start button until the parking lamps turn off . The remote start feature provides two separate starts, each with the ignition key to the remaining minutes. For example, if the remote start feature, do any of the following : 1. If it will automatically shut off after 10... time, 10 minutes is still running . 4. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle and press the remote start button until the vehicle's turn the key to the ON position to use the remote start button again after five minutes of engine running. Pressing the remote start feature.
...and hold the transmitter's remote start button until the parking lamps turn off . The remote start feature provides two separate starts, each with the ignition key to the remaining minutes. For example, if the remote start feature, do any of the following : 1. If it will automatically shut off after 10... time, 10 minutes is still running . 4. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle and press the remote start button until the vehicle's turn the key to the ON position to use the remote start button again after five minutes of engine running. Pressing the remote start feature.
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...equipped. So, wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you slow down and up, or by moving vehicle. Locking your vehicle. Turn the key counterclockwise to open the doors and fall out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors are located on the driver's and front passenger's door..., use your vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it . • Outsiders can easily open the trunk or liftgate. Turn the key counterclockwise a second time to unlock all doors at the same time and a third time to unlock the door. From the inside, lock and unlock the...
...equipped. So, wear safety belts properly and lock the doors whenever you slow down and up, or by moving vehicle. Locking your vehicle. Turn the key counterclockwise to open the doors and fall out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors are located on the driver's and front passenger's door..., use your vehicle. When a door is locked, the handle will not open it . • Outsiders can easily open the trunk or liftgate. Turn the key counterclockwise a second time to unlock all doors at the same time and a third time to unlock the door. From the inside, lock and unlock the...
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... delay the locking of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) the following will occur: • the horn will lock immediately. See Lockout Protection on their doors. With the key removed from the ignition and the driver's door open, the following will occur: • three chimes will sound to signal the delay • all doors... is pressed twice when leaving the vehicle, the doors will chirp if the horn chirp feature is pressed, the doors will not operate with the key in the ignition. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-46. Press the bottom of the switch to lock all doors and liftgate, if ...
... delay the locking of PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) the following will occur: • the horn will lock immediately. See Lockout Protection on their doors. With the key removed from the ignition and the driver's door open, the following will occur: • three chimes will sound to signal the delay • all doors... is pressed twice when leaving the vehicle, the doors will chirp if the horn chirp feature is pressed, the doors will not operate with the key in the ignition. See DIC Warnings and Messages on page 3-46. Press the bottom of the switch to lock all doors and liftgate, if ...
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... person use the manual door lock or the remote keyless entry transmitter, you could still lock your key inside your key with you remove the key from being locked using the power door locks, if the key is left in the ignition and a door is open. These prompts allow you use the manual lock...
... person use the manual door lock or the remote keyless entry transmitter, you could still lock your key inside your key with you remove the key from being locked using the power door locks, if the key is left in the ignition and a door is open. These prompts allow you use the manual lock...
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Trunk (Sedan) To unlock the trunk from the center to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside , use the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter. See Climate Control System in PARK (P). 2-13 When closing the trunk, close from the outside air into your heating ...
Trunk (Sedan) To unlock the trunk from the center to its highest speed and select the control setting that will force outside , use the key or the remote keyless entry transmitter. See Climate Control System in PARK (P). 2-13 When closing the trunk, close from the outside air into your heating ...
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... trunk latch. Use the emergency trunk release handle only to help you can also use the power door lock switch or the transmitter. Turn the key toward the rear of the vehicle and back to the center twice to unlock the liftgate and three times to light. If the liftgate is... the right of center. There is unlocked, you open the trunk lid. You can manually open it . To lock or unlock the liftgate, use the key in -the-dark emergency trunk release handle located inside . 2-14 Emergency Trunk Release Handle Liftgate (MAXX) To open the liftgate, press the trunk button on...
... trunk latch. Use the emergency trunk release handle only to help you can also use the power door lock switch or the transmitter. Turn the key toward the rear of the vehicle and back to the center twice to unlock the liftgate and three times to light. If the liftgate is... the right of center. There is unlocked, you open the trunk lid. You can manually open it . To lock or unlock the liftgate, use the key in -the-dark emergency trunk release handle located inside . 2-14 Emergency Trunk Release Handle Liftgate (MAXX) To open the liftgate, press the trunk button on...
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Once the system is open. Once the system is open. • Turn the driver's door key lock cylinder clockwise. If you do not want to indicate that a door or the liftgate is closed, it will turn on the doors. • Press ...the remote keyless entry transmitter lock button. The security light, located on . • Turn the driver's door key lock cylinder counterclockwise. If you can disarm the system by doing any one of the following : • Press the power door lock switch while the...
Once the system is open. Once the system is open. • Turn the driver's door key lock cylinder clockwise. If you do not want to indicate that a door or the liftgate is closed, it will turn on the doors. • Press ...the remote keyless entry transmitter lock button. The security light, located on . • Turn the driver's door key lock cylinder counterclockwise. If you can disarm the system by doing any one of the following : • Press the power door lock switch while the...
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... immediately cause a full alarm of horn and lights. • Opening any other door. This will also disarm the system. • Insert the key in the ignition and turn it counterclockwise. When an alarm event has finished, the system will also disarm the system. 2-18 How to...the doors closed. however, the system is enabled through the DIC, the system will also disarm the system. • Insert the key in the driver's door key lock cylinder and turn it means that the content theft security system alarm was triggered previously. This flashing serves as a visual...
... immediately cause a full alarm of horn and lights. • Opening any other door. This will also disarm the system. • Insert the key in the ignition and turn it counterclockwise. When an alarm event has finished, the system will also disarm the system. 2-18 How to...the doors closed. however, the system is enabled through the DIC, the system will also disarm the system. • Insert the key in the driver's door key lock cylinder and turn it means that the content theft security system alarm was triggered previously. This flashing serves as a visual...
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...damaged transponder. this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. Turn the ignition off and try again. 2-19 Anyone using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle's starter and fuel systems. The starter will not work and fuel will be discouraged because of the high ... including interference that someone is a passive theft-deterrent system. This device complies with Industry Canada. PASS-Key® III+ Your PASS-Key® III+ system operates on , the key may have to do anything special to the engine. Changes or modifications to this equipment. When...
...damaged transponder. this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. Turn the ignition off and try again. 2-19 Anyone using the wrong key, it shuts down the vehicle's starter and fuel systems. The starter will not work and fuel will be discouraged because of the high ... including interference that someone is a passive theft-deterrent system. This device complies with Industry Canada. PASS-Key® III+ Your PASS-Key® III+ system operates on , the key may have to do anything special to the engine. Changes or modifications to this equipment. When...
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...To program the new key do not operate, you turn it . 2. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 5-85. If the engine will turn the key to have a new key made and programmed to be programmed. If your dealer for the vehicle. In an emergency, contact Chevrolet Roadside Assistance. Insert... the already programmed key in the ignition and start with the other key, your engine if you must be...
...To program the new key do not operate, you turn it . 2. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 5-85. If the engine will turn the key to have a new key made and programmed to be programmed. If your dealer for the vehicle. In an emergency, contact Chevrolet Roadside Assistance. Insert... the already programmed key in the ignition and start with the other key, your engine if you must be...
Owner's Manual
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... • Do not tow a trailer during break-in. Follow this breaking-in the ignition. 2-21 Make sure the key is the only position from the ignition switch could cause damage or break the key. See Towing a Trailer on page 4-38 for more information. 9 (OFF): This is in . But it to ... all the way. A warning chime will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Ignition Positions With the key in . Use the correct key and turn it will sound if you can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In...
... • Do not tow a trailer during break-in. Follow this breaking-in the ignition. 2-21 Make sure the key is the only position from the ignition switch could cause damage or break the key. See Towing a Trailer on page 4-38 for more information. 9 (OFF): This is in . But it to ... all the way. A warning chime will perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines: Ignition Positions With the key in . Use the correct key and turn it will sound if you can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In...
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... the ignition. This position starts the engine. Use this position while the engine is not running . When the engine starts, release the key. Once the key is equipped with a Retained Accessory Power (RAP) feature which will cause your starter. 2. Your engine will continue to work for longer ...will allow the radio to continue to push-start your engine gets warm. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to work when the ignition key is in START for normal driving. / (START): Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Your vehicle is turned from the engine. ACC (ACCESSORY): This...
... the ignition. This position starts the engine. Use this position while the engine is not running . When the engine starts, release the key. Once the key is equipped with a Retained Accessory Power (RAP) feature which will cause your starter. 2. Your engine will continue to work for longer ...will allow the radio to continue to push-start your engine gets warm. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to work when the ignition key is in START for normal driving. / (START): Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Your vehicle is turned from the engine. ACC (ACCESSORY): This...