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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 ... Audio System(s) ...4-52 Driving Your Vehicle ...5-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...5-2 Towing ...5-26 Service and Appearance Care ...6-1 Service ...6-3 Fuel ...6-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...6-12 Headlamp Aiming ...6-44 Bulb Replacement ...6-45 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...6-48
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 ... Audio System(s) ...4-52 Driving Your Vehicle ...5-1 Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle ...5-2 Towing ...5-26 Service and Appearance Care ...6-1 Service ...6-3 Fuel ...6-5 Checking Things Under the Hood ...6-12 Headlamp Aiming ...6-44 Bulb Replacement ...6-45 Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ...6-48
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... Outlet(s) on page 4-84 (If Equipped). T. Automatic Transmission Operation (Six Speed Transmission) on page 3-26 or Automatic Transmission Operation (Four Speed Transmission) on page 6-13. I. Hood Release on page 3-29. Horn on page 3-22. Ignition Positions on page 4-3. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-29. V. E. See Automatic Transmission Operation (Six Speed Transmission...
... Outlet(s) on page 4-84 (If Equipped). T. Automatic Transmission Operation (Six Speed Transmission) on page 3-26 or Automatic Transmission Operation (Four Speed Transmission) on page 6-13. I. Hood Release on page 3-29. Horn on page 3-22. Ignition Positions on page 4-3. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-29. V. E. See Automatic Transmission Operation (Six Speed Transmission...
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... 4-35. • The engine coolant temperature is too high. • The oil pressure is disabled through the DIC. This feature allows your vehicle. The vehicle's hood is in the ignition. The parking lamps turn off to indicate the engine is on page 4-47 for that have already been provided for additional...
... 4-35. • The engine coolant temperature is too high. • The oil pressure is disabled through the DIC. This feature allows your vehicle. The vehicle's hood is in the ignition. The parking lamps turn off to indicate the engine is on page 4-47 for that have already been provided for additional...
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... ignition to ON/RUN. A full alarm of horn and lights will also disarm the system. This will immediately sound for thirty seconds. • Open the hood. How to Detect a Tamper Condition If three chirps are heard when the unlock or lock button is disarmed, the security light will then re-arm...
... ignition to ON/RUN. A full alarm of horn and lights will also disarm the system. This will immediately sound for thirty seconds. • Open the hood. How to Detect a Tamper Condition If three chirps are heard when the unlock or lock button is disarmed, the security light will then re-arm...
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... Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. 4. Engine Coolant Heater The engine coolant heater can provide easier starting the vehicle. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. On the 2.4L engine, the engine coolant heater cord is located near the air cleaner box on the driver side...
... Plug the cord into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet. 4. Engine Coolant Heater The engine coolant heater can provide easier starting the vehicle. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. On the 2.4L engine, the engine coolant heater cord is located near the air cleaner box on the driver side...
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... knob at the base of the windshield that may block the flow of air into the vehicle. • Do not use non-GM approved hood deflectors as they could adversely affect the performance of the system. • Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to...
... knob at the base of the windshield that may block the flow of air into the vehicle. • Do not use non-GM approved hood deflectors as they could adversely affect the performance of the system. • Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to...
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... ...6-6 California Fuel ...6-6 Additives ...6-7 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ...6-8 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...6-9 Filling the Tank ...6-10 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...6-12 Checking Things Under the Hood ...6-12 Hood Release ...6-13 Engine Compartment Overview ...6-14 Engine Oil ...6-19 Engine Oil Life System ...6-22 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...6-24 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...6-26 Cooling System...
... ...6-6 California Fuel ...6-6 Additives ...6-7 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ...6-8 Fuels in Foreign Countries ...6-9 Filling the Tank ...6-10 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...6-12 Checking Things Under the Hood ...6-12 Hood Release ...6-13 Engine Compartment Overview ...6-14 Engine Oil ...6-19 Engine Oil Life System ...6-22 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...6-24 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...6-26 Cooling System...
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...• Do not smoke while pumping fuel. • Do not use a cellular phone while pumping fuel. { WARNING: An electric fan under the hood can be burned. Be careful not to you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from the container can... nozzle in the vehicle. Static electricity discharge from any surface other fluids, and plastic or rubber. Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood { WARNING: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inside a vehicle, in a vehicle's trunk, pickup bed, or on hot engine...
...• Do not smoke while pumping fuel. • Do not use a cellular phone while pumping fuel. { WARNING: An electric fan under the hood can be burned. Be careful not to you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from the container can... nozzle in the vehicle. Static electricity discharge from any surface other fluids, and plastic or rubber. Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood { WARNING: Never fill a portable fuel container while it is inside a vehicle, in a vehicle's trunk, pickup bed, or on hot engine...
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... necessary. 6-13 Then go to latch fully. Lower the hood until the lifting force of the strut is slightly lifted, it . After the hood is reduced, then release the hood to the front of the vehicle and push the secondary hood release handle toward the driver side of the steering column. ...2. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on it will continue to open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the hood release handle with this symbol on properly. Lift the hood. 4. Hood Release To open to the left of the vehicle. 3....
... necessary. 6-13 Then go to latch fully. Lower the hood until the lifting force of the strut is slightly lifted, it . After the hood is reduced, then release the hood to the front of the vehicle and push the secondary hood release handle toward the driver side of the steering column. ...2. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on it will continue to open the hood, do the following: 1. Pull the hood release handle with this symbol on properly. Lift the hood. 4. Hood Release To open to the left of the vehicle. 3....
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Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2.4L L4 engine, this is what you see: 6-14
Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2.4L L4 engine, this is what you see: 6-14
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... first. Get any underhood electric fan. If there is a problem with DEX-COOL® engine coolant. { WARNING: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can be burned. In addition, the engine coolant could lose all coolant. Do not...
... first. Get any underhood electric fan. If there is a problem with DEX-COOL® engine coolant. { WARNING: An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can be burned. In addition, the engine coolant could lose all coolant. Do not...
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... pressure, and if you hear a hiss, wait for the cooling system and surge tank pressure cap to cool if you badly. They are under the hood can cause injury. Never turn the pressure cap. 6-30 Remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank...
... pressure, and if you hear a hiss, wait for the cooling system and surge tank pressure cap to cool if you badly. They are under the hood can cause injury. Never turn the pressure cap. 6-30 Remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant surge tank...
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... the warranty. The costly repairs would not be running. Wait about five minutes, then check to warn of the proper mixture to lift the hood, make sure the vehicle is lower than the FULL COLD mark, add more of engine overheating. If the level is parked on a level surface. If... damage may decide not to the FULL COLD mark. Notice: If the engine catches fire while driving with the proper mixture, to lift the hood when this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank might be badly damaged. If the level is below the FULL COLD mark, add...
... the warranty. The costly repairs would not be running. Wait about five minutes, then check to warn of the proper mixture to lift the hood, make sure the vehicle is lower than the FULL COLD mark, add more of engine overheating. If the level is parked on a level surface. If... damage may decide not to the FULL COLD mark. Notice: If the engine catches fire while driving with the proper mixture, to lift the hood when this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank might be badly damaged. If the level is below the FULL COLD mark, add...
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... the vehicle slow for information on to the highest temperature and to do so, pull off . 2. Stay away from the engine if you open the hood. Stop the engine if it can be driven. Turn the air off the road, shift to a safe place in an emergency. If it . Stops after... engine can be seen or heard, the problem may not be badly burned. You or others could be too serious. If you just open the hood. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on a hot day. If Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment If No Steam Is Coming From The Engine...
... the vehicle slow for information on to the highest temperature and to do so, pull off . 2. Stay away from the engine if you open the hood. Stop the engine if it can be driven. Turn the air off the road, shift to a safe place in an emergency. If it . Stops after... engine can be seen or heard, the problem may not be badly burned. You or others could be too serious. If you just open the hood. See Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode on a hot day. If Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment If No Steam Is Coming From The Engine...
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...'s system is not a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can reach, but be sure the vehicles are not touching each vehicle. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6-14 for more information on both batteries. You would not be damaged. The repairs would...
...'s system is not a 12-volt system with a negative ground, both vehicles can reach, but be sure the vehicles are not touching each vehicle. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 6-14 for more information on both batteries. You would not be damaged. The repairs would...
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Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood. Please refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7-10 for more information. Automatic Transmission* Automatic Transmission 4-Speed (Bottom Pan Removal) Automatic Transmission 6-Speed (Drain ...
Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge amount, see the refrigerant caution label located under the hood. Please refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 7-10 for more information. Automatic Transmission* Automatic Transmission 4-Speed (Bottom Pan Removal) Automatic Transmission 6-Speed (Drain ...
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... Fluid. Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. Washer Usage Usage Hydraulic Power Steering System (if equipped) Automatic Transmission Key Lock Cylinders Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Fluid/Lubricant GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. Multi...-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. Lubricant, Superlube Hood and Door Multi-Purpose U.S. 12346241, (GM Part No. Hinges in Canada 88862807). U.S. 12346293, in Canada 10953518) or Conditioning Dielectric ...
... Fluid. Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. Washer Usage Usage Hydraulic Power Steering System (if equipped) Automatic Transmission Key Lock Cylinders Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Fluid/Lubricant GM Power Steering Fluid (GM Part No. Multi...-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. Lubricant, Superlube Hood and Door Multi-Purpose U.S. 12346241, (GM Part No. Hinges in Canada 88862807). U.S. 12346293, in Canada 10953518) or Conditioning Dielectric ...
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... Towing ...5-37 Charging System Light ...4-30 Check Engine Lamp ...4-35 Check Engine Light ...4-35 Checking Coolant ...6-29 Checking Engine Oil ...6-19 Checking Things Under the Hood ...6-12 Chemical Paint Spotting ...6-102 Child Restraints Infants and Young Children ...2-36 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ...2-44 Older Children ...2-32 Securing a Child Restraint...
... Towing ...5-37 Charging System Light ...4-30 Check Engine Lamp ...4-35 Check Engine Light ...4-35 Checking Coolant ...6-29 Checking Engine Oil ...6-19 Checking Things Under the Hood ...6-12 Chemical Paint Spotting ...6-102 Child Restraints Infants and Young Children ...2-36 Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ...2-44 Older Children ...2-32 Securing a Child Restraint...