Owner's Manual
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2006 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-12 Child Restraints ...1-32 Airbag System ...1-55 Restraint System ... the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-39 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Bulb Replacement ...5-47 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-52 Tires ...5-54 Appearance Care ...5-89 Vehicle Identification ...5-98 Electrical System ...5-98 Capacities and Specifications ...5-107 Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 Maintenance...
2006 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-12 Child Restraints ...1-32 Airbag System ...1-55 Restraint System ... the Road, and Your Vehicle ...4-2 Towing ...4-39 Service and Appearance Care ...5-1 Service ...5-3 Fuel ...5-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...5-10 Bulb Replacement ...5-47 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-52 Tires ...5-54 Appearance Care ...5-89 Vehicle Identification ...5-98 Electrical System ...5-98 Capacities and Specifications ...5-107 Maintenance Schedule ...6-1 Maintenance...
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... engine is not running. But even while the engine is not running . ACC (ACCESSORY): This position lets you can use things like the radio and windshield wipers while the engine is running , you use ON to force the key from which you can turn the key only with your ignition and transaxle...
... engine is not running. But even while the engine is not running . ACC (ACCESSORY): This position lets you can use things like the radio and windshield wipers while the engine is running , you use ON to force the key from which you can turn the key only with your ignition and transaxle...
Owner's Manual
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... ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel ...3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...3-8 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...3-8 Flash-to-Pass ...3-8 Windshield Wipers ...3-9 Windshield Washer ...3-10 Rear Window Wiper/Washer (MAXX Model) ...3-10 Cruise Control ...3-11 Exterior Lamps ...3-14 Headlamps on Reminder ...3-16 Headlamps Off in PARK (P) ...3-16 Delayed Headlamps ...3-16 Daytime...
... ...3-6 Horn ...3-6 Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel ...3-6 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ...3-7 Turn and Lane-Change Signals ...3-8 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer ...3-8 Flash-to-Pass ...3-8 Windshield Wipers ...3-9 Windshield Washer ...3-10 Rear Window Wiper/Washer (MAXX Model) ...3-10 Cruise Control ...3-11 Exterior Lamps ...3-14 Headlamps on Reminder ...3-16 Headlamps Off in PARK (P) ...3-16 Delayed Headlamps ...3-16 Daytime...
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... See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 2-50. Center Console Storage Compartment. See Center Console Storage Area on page 3-21. B. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever. I. K. Side Air Outlets. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. Q. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. See Shifting Into Park (P) on... your instrument panel are the following: A. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-22. D. See Windshield Wipers on page 3-6. F. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-9. Center Air Outlets. See Audio System(s) on page 3-22. See ...
... See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 2-50. Center Console Storage Compartment. See Center Console Storage Area on page 3-21. B. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever. I. K. Side Air Outlets. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. Q. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. See Shifting Into Park (P) on... your instrument panel are the following: A. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-22. D. See Windshield Wipers on page 3-6. F. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-9. Center Air Outlets. See Audio System(s) on page 3-22. See ...
Owner's Manual
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... the lever to this symbol on the vehicles speed, as well as the manually selected delay. The windshield wipers will vary depending on it there until the windshield wipers start; To avoid damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from seeing well enough to drive safely. To the left of the... adjust band are bars, increasing in the intermittent position, turn off the windshield wipers. & (Intermittent; Hold it up to the first setting past intermittent, for a shorter or longer delay between wipes. Larger bars mean the...
... the lever to this symbol on the vehicles speed, as well as the manually selected delay. The windshield wipers will vary depending on it there until the windshield wipers start; To avoid damage, be sure to clear ice and snow from seeing well enough to drive safely. To the left of the... adjust band are bars, increasing in the intermittent position, turn off the windshield wipers. & (Intermittent; Hold it up to the first setting past intermittent, for a shorter or longer delay between wipes. Larger bars mean the...
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... use your blades do not use your vision. As an added safety feature, if the wipers are on for about three cycles and will turn on the windshield, blocking your washer until the windshield is warmed. When you were using before. Heavy snow or ice can overload your vision.... breaker will stop or will resume the speed you release the button, the washers will stop, but the wipers will turn the wipers off . If your washer until the windshield is warmed. Rear Window Wiper/Washer (MAXX Model) {CAUTION: In freezing weather, do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts....
... use your blades do not use your vision. As an added safety feature, if the wipers are on for about three cycles and will turn on the windshield, blocking your washer until the windshield is warmed. When you were using before. Heavy snow or ice can overload your vision.... breaker will stop or will resume the speed you release the button, the washers will stop, but the wipers will turn the wipers off . If your washer until the windshield is warmed. Rear Window Wiper/Washer (MAXX Model) {CAUTION: In freezing weather, do become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts....
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...mode. When the switch is one shared washer fluid reservoir for the front and rear windshield wipers. To turn either side turns on long trips. Washer fluid will continue to put the wiper system in tire traction can maintain a speed of the switch to cycle about three times. When...cause excessive wheel slip, and you apply your brakes, the cruise control shuts off , press the opposite side of the switch to either of the wiper settings off . {CAUTION: Press the top of about 25 mph (40 km/h). Do not use your cruise control on page 5-38. See ...
...mode. When the switch is one shared washer fluid reservoir for the front and rear windshield wipers. To turn either side turns on long trips. Washer fluid will continue to put the wiper system in tire traction can maintain a speed of the switch to cycle about three times. When...cause excessive wheel slip, and you apply your brakes, the cruise control shuts off , press the opposite side of the switch to either of the wiper settings off . {CAUTION: Press the top of about 25 mph (40 km/h). Do not use your cruise control on page 5-38. See ...
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...lightly until your brakes. The water may affect your brakes work as well in a quick stop , accelerate, or turn as well because your windshield washer fluid reservoir filled with washer fluid. Try to avoid puddles. It is wise to keep your...roads can cause problems, too. The surface may cause pulling to one side. Replace your windshield wiper blades are driving. Even if your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield, or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts. {CAUTION: Wet brakes can...
...lightly until your brakes. The water may affect your brakes work as well in a quick stop , accelerate, or turn as well because your windshield washer fluid reservoir filled with washer fluid. Try to avoid puddles. It is wise to keep your...roads can cause problems, too. The surface may cause pulling to one side. Replace your windshield wiper blades are driving. Even if your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield, or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts. {CAUTION: Wet brakes can...
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... -to-date maps? 4-24 If you must start when you checked all levels? • Lamps: Are they all windows clean inside and outside? • Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? • Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you are going slower than you miss your exit, do not plan... to make too many miles that first part of motion. If you keep it serviced and maintained, it done before a trip: • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Should you have it is usually posted. Drive on a Long Trip Make sure you can check before starting out...
... -to-date maps? 4-24 If you must start when you checked all levels? • Lamps: Are they all windows clean inside and outside? • Wiper Blades: Are they in good shape? • Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you are going slower than you miss your exit, do not plan... to make too many miles that first part of motion. If you keep it serviced and maintained, it done before a trip: • Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Should you have it is usually posted. Drive on a Long Trip Make sure you can check before starting out...
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... Replacement ...5-47 Halogen Bulbs ...5-47 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps ...5-48 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps ...5-50 Replacement Bulbs ...5-51 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-52 Tires ...5-54 Tire Sidewall Labeling ...5-56 Tire Terminology and Definitions ...5-58 Inflation - Tire Pressure ...5-61 Tire Inspection and...
... Replacement ...5-47 Halogen Bulbs ...5-47 Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps ...5-48 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps ...5-50 Replacement Bulbs ...5-51 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...5-52 Tires ...5-54 Tire Sidewall Labeling ...5-56 Tire Terminology and Definitions ...5-58 Inflation - Tire Pressure ...5-61 Tire Inspection and...
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Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Washing Your Vehicle ...5-93 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ...5-93 Finish Care ...5-94 Windshield and Wiper Blades ...5-94 Aluminum Wheels ...5-95 Tires ...5-95 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-96 Finish Damage ...5-96 Underbody Maintenance ...5-96 ... (VIN) ...5-98 Service Parts Identification Label ...5-98 Electrical System ...5-98 Add-On Electrical Equipment ...5-98 Headlamp Wiring ...5-99 Windshield Wiper Fuses ...5-99 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...5-99 Fuses ...5-99 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...5-100 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...5-102 ...
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Washing Your Vehicle ...5-93 Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses ...5-93 Finish Care ...5-94 Windshield and Wiper Blades ...5-94 Aluminum Wheels ...5-95 Tires ...5-95 Sheet Metal Damage ...5-96 Finish Damage ...5-96 Underbody Maintenance ...5-96 ... (VIN) ...5-98 Service Parts Identification Label ...5-98 Electrical System ...5-98 Add-On Electrical Equipment ...5-98 Headlamp Wiring ...5-99 Windshield Wiper Fuses ...5-99 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...5-99 Fuses ...5-99 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...5-100 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...5-102 ...
Owner's Manual
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... assembly, as shown. To replace the wiper blade, do the following : 1. Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the window. 2. Pull the assembly down to the arm. 3. Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for the other wiper, if necessary. Pull the wiper blade assembly away from the windshield. 4. Rear Wiper Blade Replacement - Maxx To replace the rear...
... assembly, as shown. To replace the wiper blade, do the following : 1. Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the window. 2. Pull the assembly down to the arm. 3. Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for the other wiper, if necessary. Pull the wiper blade assembly away from the windshield. 4. Rear Wiper Blade Replacement - Maxx To replace the rear...
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... wax, sap, or other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades and affect their toll over a period of years. Always use non-abrasive cleaners that are non-abrasive and made for a...liquid or powder and water solution. Exterior painted surfaces are subject to the colored basecoat. Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is rinsed with water. See Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on the blade or windshield. The vehicle has a "basecoat/clearcoat" paint finish. GM-approved cleaning products ...
... wax, sap, or other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from the windshield will stick to the wiper blades and affect their toll over a period of years. Always use non-abrasive cleaners that are non-abrasive and made for a...liquid or powder and water solution. Exterior painted surfaces are subject to the colored basecoat. Windshield and Wiper Blades If the windshield is rinsed with water. See Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials on the blade or windshield. The vehicle has a "basecoat/clearcoat" paint finish. GM-approved cleaning products ...
Owner's Manual
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... the road and don't have your vehicle are protected by fuses, one in the wiring itself. Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is too heavy the fuse will cause the lamps to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the problem is the correct amperage. An electrical overload will open, protecting the circuit...
... the road and don't have your vehicle are protected by fuses, one in the wiring itself. Windshield Wiper Fuses The windshield wiper motor is too heavy the fuse will cause the lamps to heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the problem is the correct amperage. An electrical overload will open, protecting the circuit...
Owner's Manual
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...® System Not Used Airbag System Climate Control System Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch Ignition Switch Not Used Not Used Audio System Fuses REAR WIPER Usage Rear Wiper System/ Washer Pump Climate Control System Automatic Door Lock System POWER MIRRORS Power Mirrors HVAC...(IGN) Climate Control System HVAC BLOWER DOOR LOCK Sunroof, Heated Seats, Automatic Dimming Rearview ROOF/HEAT SEAT Mirror, Compass, Rear Wiper/ Washer System POWER WINDOWS NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED AIRBAG (BATT) FUSE PULLER SPARE FUSE HOLDER SPARE FUSE HOLDER SPARE FUSE HOLDER ...
...® System Not Used Airbag System Climate Control System Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch Ignition Switch Not Used Not Used Audio System Fuses REAR WIPER Usage Rear Wiper System/ Washer Pump Climate Control System Automatic Door Lock System POWER MIRRORS Power Mirrors HVAC...(IGN) Climate Control System HVAC BLOWER DOOR LOCK Sunroof, Heated Seats, Automatic Dimming Rearview ROOF/HEAT SEAT Mirror, Compass, Rear Wiper/ Washer System POWER WINDOWS NOT INSTALLED NOT INSTALLED AIRBAG (BATT) FUSE PULLER SPARE FUSE HOLDER SPARE FUSE HOLDER SPARE FUSE HOLDER ...
Owner's Manual
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... Left Headlamp Low-Beam Horn Right Headlamp Low-Beam Front Fog Lamps Left Headlamp High-Beam Right Headlamp High-Beam Powertrain Control Module (Batt) Windshield Wiper Anti-lock Brake System Powertrain Control Module (IGN 1) Cooling Fan 1 Fuses 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 (DIODE)...) 47 Cooling Fan 2 Run Relay IBCM 1 IBCM (R/C) Usage Rear Electrical Center 1 Rear Electrical Center 2 Anti-lock Brake System IBCM 2 Starter Windshield Wiper Electric Power Steering Transmission Control Module Ignition Module Fuel Injectors Intake Tuning Valve Brake Lamp Diagnostic Daytime Running Lamps 5-103
... Left Headlamp Low-Beam Horn Right Headlamp Low-Beam Front Fog Lamps Left Headlamp High-Beam Right Headlamp High-Beam Powertrain Control Module (Batt) Windshield Wiper Anti-lock Brake System Powertrain Control Module (IGN 1) Cooling Fan 1 Fuses 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 (DIODE)...) 47 Cooling Fan 2 Run Relay IBCM 1 IBCM (R/C) Usage Rear Electrical Center 1 Rear Electrical Center 2 Anti-lock Brake System IBCM 2 Starter Windshield Wiper Electric Power Steering Transmission Control Module Ignition Module Fuel Injectors Intake Tuning Valve Brake Lamp Diagnostic Daytime Running Lamps 5-103
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Relays 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 48 Cooling Fan 1 Usage Cooling Fan Mode Series/Parallel Cooling Fan 2 Starter Run/Crank, Ignition Powertrain Air Conditioning Clutch High-Beam Headlamps Front Fog Lamps Horn Low-Beam Headlamps Windshield Wiper 1 Windshield Wiper 2 Daytime Running Lamps Rear Compartment Fuse Block The rear compartment fuse block is located in the trunk of the rear cargo area. 5-104 Access the fuse block through the trunk panel on the driver's side of the vehicle.
Relays 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 48 Cooling Fan 1 Usage Cooling Fan Mode Series/Parallel Cooling Fan 2 Starter Run/Crank, Ignition Powertrain Air Conditioning Clutch High-Beam Headlamps Front Fog Lamps Horn Low-Beam Headlamps Windshield Wiper 1 Windshield Wiper 2 Daytime Running Lamps Rear Compartment Fuse Block The rear compartment fuse block is located in the trunk of the rear cargo area. 5-104 Access the fuse block through the trunk panel on the driver's side of the vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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... V6 Engine 3.9L V6 Engine Spark Plugs 2.2L L4 Engine 3.5L V6 Engine 3.9L V6 Engine Windshield Wiper Blades Driver's Side - 22.0 inches (55.0 cm) Passenger's Side - 19.6 inches (50.0 cm) Rear - 18 inches (46.7 cm) *Wiper blade and assembly 22688087 22688086 10392621 12599232 12568387 12591131 41-981 41-101 41-100 12579143...
... V6 Engine 3.9L V6 Engine Spark Plugs 2.2L L4 Engine 3.5L V6 Engine 3.9L V6 Engine Windshield Wiper Blades Driver's Side - 22.0 inches (55.0 cm) Passenger's Side - 19.6 inches (50.0 cm) Rear - 18 inches (46.7 cm) *Wiper blade and assembly 22688087 22688086 10392621 12599232 12568387 12591131 41-981 41-101 41-100 12579143...
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... ...5-99 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...5-100 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...5-99 Rear Compartment Fuse Block ...5-104 Windshield Wiper Fuses ...5-99 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-22 Battery ...5-42 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ...3-41 Coolant ...5-26...Tire ...5-71 Flat Tire, Changing ...5-72 Flat Tire, Storing ...5-82, 5-84, 5-86 Fluid Automatic Transaxle ...5-23, 5-24 Power Steering ...5-37 Windshield Washer ...5-38 Fog Lamps ...3-18 Folding Seatback, Passenger ...1-6 Front Reading Lamps ...3-20 Fuel ...5-5 Additives ...5-6 California Fuel ...5-6 Filling a Portable Fuel ...
... ...5-99 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...5-100 Power Windows and Other Power Options ...5-99 Rear Compartment Fuse Block ...5-104 Windshield Wiper Fuses ...5-99 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...5-22 Battery ...5-42 Check and Service Engine Soon Light ...3-41 Coolant ...5-26...Tire ...5-71 Flat Tire, Changing ...5-72 Flat Tire, Storing ...5-82, 5-84, 5-86 Fluid Automatic Transaxle ...5-23, 5-24 Power Steering ...5-37 Windshield Washer ...5-38 Fog Lamps ...3-18 Folding Seatback, Passenger ...1-6 Front Reading Lamps ...3-20 Fuel ...5-5 Additives ...5-6 California Fuel ...5-6 Filling a Portable Fuel ...
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Fuses ...5-99 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...5-102 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...5-100 Rear Compartment Fuse Block ...5-104 Windshield Wiper ...5-99 G Gage Engine Coolant Temperature ...3-40 Fuel ...3-46 Speedometer ...3-34 Tachometer ...3-34 Garage Door Opener ...2-46 Gasoline Octane ...5-5 Specifications ...5-5 Glove Box ...2-50 GM ...
Fuses ...5-99 Engine Compartment Fuse Block ...5-102 Instrument Panel Fuse Block ...5-100 Rear Compartment Fuse Block ...5-104 Windshield Wiper ...5-99 G Gage Engine Coolant Temperature ...3-40 Fuel ...3-46 Speedometer ...3-34 Tachometer ...3-34 Garage Door Opener ...2-46 Gasoline Octane ...5-5 Specifications ...5-5 Glove Box ...2-50 GM ...