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2010 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-16 Performance and Maintenance ...1-21 Seats and Restraint System ...2-1 Head Restraints ...2-2 Front Seats ...2-4 Rear Seats ...2-10 ...
2010 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-16 Performance and Maintenance ...1-21 Seats and Restraint System ...2-1 Head Restraints ...2-2 Front Seats ...2-4 Rear Seats ...2-10 ...
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...;ais auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante: GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, the MALIBU Emblem, and the name MALIBU are options that may or may not be on your vehicle. iii This manual describes features that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to confi...
...;ais auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante: GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, the MALIBU Emblem, and the name MALIBU are options that may or may not be on your vehicle. iii This manual describes features that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to confi...
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... that use symbols instead of risk which means "Do Not," "Do not do this," or "Do not let this manual describe hazards and what to do to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is something that could result in property or vehicle damage. A circle... there is shown when you need to avoid or reduce them. Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could hurt you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. This would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty M : This symbol is shown when you or other people....
... that use symbols instead of risk which means "Do Not," "Do not do this," or "Do not let this manual describe hazards and what to do to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is something that could result in property or vehicle damage. A circle... there is shown when you need to avoid or reduce them. Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could hurt you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. This would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty M : This symbol is shown when you or other people....
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Press and hold for approximately one second to Lock and unlock feedback can be found later in this owner manual. Press L and hold open the trunk. V for three seconds to unlock all doors. Press again within five seconds to sound the panic alarm. See ...
Press and hold for approximately one second to Lock and unlock feedback can be found later in this owner manual. Press L and hold open the trunk. V for three seconds to unlock all doors. Press again within five seconds to sound the panic alarm. See ...
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... the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off . Remote start : ": Q: Press to unlock the doors. Door Locks Manual Locks From inside the vehicle slide the door lock knob to the trunk release button on the driver door near the map pocket. See Trunk...
... the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off . Remote start : ": Q: Press to unlock the doors. Door Locks Manual Locks From inside the vehicle slide the door lock knob to the trunk release button on the driver door near the map pocket. See Trunk...
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Press the front of the switch to the desired position and release the bar. Pull the switch up to close it is locked in place. Slide the seat to open the window. Try to move the seat to unlock the seat. 2. For more information, see Power Windows on the driver door armrest. Windows Seat Adjustment Manual Seat On vehicles with power windows, the switches are on page 3-15. 1. Each passenger door has a switch that controls only that window. See Manual Seats on page 2-4. 1-6 Lift the bar under the seat to be sure it .
Press the front of the switch to the desired position and release the bar. Pull the switch up to close it is locked in place. Slide the seat to open the window. Try to move the seat to unlock the seat. 2. For more information, see Power Windows on the driver door armrest. Windows Seat Adjustment Manual Seat On vehicles with power windows, the switches are on page 3-15. 1. Each passenger door has a switch that controls only that window. See Manual Seats on page 2-4. 1-6 Lift the bar under the seat to be sure it .
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... dimming rearview mirror will automatically reduce the glare from the headlamps of the steering wheel column. See Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel on page 3-36. Manually fold the mirrors inward to its original position. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 4-3. 1-11 To fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Move...
... dimming rearview mirror will automatically reduce the glare from the headlamps of the steering wheel column. See Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel on page 3-36. Manually fold the mirrors inward to its original position. See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 4-3. 1-11 To fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Move...
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... rear reading lamps, press the lens to the farthest position. These lamps come on when any door is opened. To turn the dome lamps on manually, turn the instrument panel brightness knob, located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column, clockwise to turn off , while the doors...
... rear reading lamps, press the lens to the farthest position. These lamps come on when any door is opened. To turn the dome lamps on manually, turn the instrument panel brightness knob, located on the instrument panel to the left of the steering column, clockwise to turn off , while the doors...
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... P : Briefly turn the automatic lamp control off or on page 4-11. Automatic Headlamp System on page 4-12. In Canada, this position to manually turn to this position only works when a vehicle is put into D (Drive) the lights come on page 4-11. Fog Lamps on page 4-12. AUTO...: Headlamps on the Daytime Running Lamps during daytime, and the headlamps, parking lamps, and taillamps at night. 1-13 Exterior Lighting ; : Manual operation of the parking lamps and taillamps. 2 : Manual operation of the headlamps, parking lamps, and taillamps. Delayed Headlamps on .
... P : Briefly turn the automatic lamp control off or on page 4-11. Automatic Headlamp System on page 4-12. In Canada, this position to manually turn to this position only works when a vehicle is put into D (Drive) the lights come on page 4-11. Fog Lamps on page 4-12. AUTO...: Headlamps on the Daytime Running Lamps during daytime, and the headlamps, parking lamps, and taillamps at night. 1-13 Exterior Lighting ; : Manual operation of the parking lamps and taillamps. 2 : Manual operation of the headlamps, parking lamps, and taillamps. Delayed Headlamps on .
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... included in the glove box. Online Owner Center The Online Owner Center is a complimentary service that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges and more information see the OnStar Owner's Guide or visit www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada), contact OnStar at : www.gmownercenter...
... included in the glove box. Online Owner Center The Online Owner Center is a complimentary service that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges and more information see the OnStar Owner's Guide or visit www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada), contact OnStar at : www.gmownercenter...
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... Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...2-74 Restraint System Check ...2-75 Checking the Restraint Systems ...2-75 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...2-76 Head Restraints ...2-2 Front Seats ...2-4 Manual Seats ...2-4 Power Seats ...2-5 Power Lumbar ...2-5 Heated Seats ...2-6 Reclining Seatbacks ...2-6 Power Lift Seat ...2-9 Rear Seats ...2-10 Split Folding Rear Seat ...2-10 Safety Belts ...2-12 Safety Belts...
... Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ...2-74 Restraint System Check ...2-75 Checking the Restraint Systems ...2-75 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...2-76 Head Restraints ...2-2 Front Seats ...2-4 Manual Seats ...2-4 Power Seats ...2-5 Power Lumbar ...2-5 Heated Seats ...2-6 Reclining Seatbacks ...2-6 Power Lift Seat ...2-9 Rear Seats ...2-10 Split Folding Rear Seat ...2-10 Safety Belts ...2-12 Safety Belts...
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Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar. { WARNING: You can be sure the seat is locked in place. 2-4 Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is moving . Front Seats Manual Seats If the vehicle has a manual seat, it can lose control of the vehicle if you do not want to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is not moving . The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you try to . Lift the bar to be moved forward or rearward. 1. Try to move the seat with your body to unlock the seat. 2.
Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar. { WARNING: You can be sure the seat is locked in place. 2-4 Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle is moving . Front Seats Manual Seats If the vehicle has a manual seat, it can lose control of the vehicle if you do not want to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is not moving . The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you try to . Lift the bar to be moved forward or rearward. 1. Try to move the seat with your body to unlock the seat. 2.
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The heated seat feature will be lit. That could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is not moving . The indicator light (1) will be lit. Press the bottom of the switch to turn the feature on ... to turn the feature off . { WARNING: If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. Heated Seats Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks { WARNING: You can lose control of the vehicle if you do not want to.
The heated seat feature will be lit. That could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you try to adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is not moving . The indicator light (1) will be lit. Press the bottom of the switch to turn the feature on ... to turn the feature off . { WARNING: If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. Heated Seats Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks { WARNING: You can lose control of the vehicle if you do not want to.
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Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is located on the seatback to make sure it is locked. 2-7 On seats with manual reclining seatbacks, the lever used to operate them is locked. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback returns to ...
Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is located on the seatback to make sure it is locked. 2-7 On seats with manual reclining seatbacks, the lever used to operate them is locked. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback returns to ...
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... inside or outside of your passenger(s) can be ejected from the vehicle. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 4-27 for Everyone This section of the manual describes how to ride in any area of a vehicle. In the same crash, you might not be, if you or your passenger(s) are buckled up...
... inside or outside of your passenger(s) can be ejected from the vehicle. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 4-27 for Everyone This section of the manual describes how to ride in any area of a vehicle. In the same crash, you might not be, if you or your passenger(s) are buckled up...
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... vehicle. Be sure to the instructions that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in this manual. Child restraint systems must be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child is not properly secured in the vehicle. Securing an Add...-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle { WARNING: A child can be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on child restraint, refer to properly secure any child restraint in the vehicle - even when no child...
... vehicle. Be sure to the instructions that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in this manual. Child restraint systems must be seriously injured or killed in a crash if the child is not properly secured in the vehicle. Securing an Add...-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle { WARNING: A child can be on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both, and to this manual. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) on child restraint, refer to properly secure any child restraint in the vehicle - even when no child...
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... restraint during driving or in your vehicle. Make sure that a LATCH-compatible child restraint is designed to attach a child restraint with these attachments in this manual. The following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in your vehicle, you need a child restraint that has LATCH attachments. The...
... restraint during driving or in your vehicle. Make sure that a LATCH-compatible child restraint is designed to attach a child restraint with these attachments in this manual. The following the instructions that came with that restraint, and also the instructions in your vehicle, you need a child restraint that has LATCH attachments. The...
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... others could cause the anchor or attachment to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with the child restraint and the instructions in this manual. { WARNING: Children can be seriously injured or killed. Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System { WARNING: Do not attach more than one , after the...
... others could cause the anchor or attachment to secure the restraint, following the instructions that came with the child restraint and the instructions in this manual. { WARNING: Children can be seriously injured or killed. Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System { WARNING: Do not attach more than one , after the...
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... secure a top tether. 1. Some restraints also use the vehicle's anchors and child restraint attachments to your child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual. 1.1.
... secure a top tether. 1. Some restraints also use the vehicle's anchors and child restraint attachments to your child restraint manufacturer instructions and the instructions in this manual. 1.1.
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...; The vehicle has a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information after a crash. If you will not be drivable after a crash has occurred. The service manual for your dealer/retailer for the airbag system. After an airbag inflates, you do not get them, the airbag system will need to...
...; The vehicle has a crash sensing and diagnostic module which records information after a crash. If you will not be drivable after a crash has occurred. The service manual for your dealer/retailer for the airbag system. After an airbag inflates, you do not get them, the airbag system will need to...