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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... ...3-2 Front Seats ...3-3 Rear Seats ...3-8 Safety Belts ...3-9 Airbag System ...3-25 Child Restraints ...3-39 Storage ...4-1 Storage Compartments ...4-1 Additional Storage Features ...4-3 Instruments and Controls ...5-1 Controls ...5-2 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators ...5-8 Information Displays ...5-22 Vehicle Messages ...5-25 Vehicle Personalization ...5-30 Lighting...
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... ...3-2 Front Seats ...3-3 Rear Seats ...3-8 Safety Belts ...3-9 Airbag System ...3-25 Child Restraints ...3-39 Storage ...4-1 Storage Compartments ...4-1 Additional Storage Features ...4-3 Instruments and Controls ...5-1 Controls ...5-2 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators ...5-8 Information Displays ...5-22 Vehicle Messages ...5-25 Vehicle Personalization ...5-30 Lighting...
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...étaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, MALIBU, and the MALIBU Emblem are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to confirm each of Canada Limited" for quick...vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this owner manual. Litho in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of the features found on your specific vehicle either because they are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors...
...étaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, MALIBU, and the MALIBU Emblem are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to confirm each of Canada Limited" for quick...vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this owner manual. Litho in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of the features found on your specific vehicle either because they are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors...
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... ...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 ...Portable Audio Devices (Auxiliary Input or USB Port) ...Bluetooth® ...Steering Wheel Controls ...1-15 1-17 1-17 1-17 1-18
... ...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 ...Portable Audio Devices (Auxiliary Input or USB Port) ...Bluetooth® ...Steering Wheel Controls ...1-15 1-17 1-17 1-17 1-18
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... on page 5‑30 for additional information. Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be found later in this feature the engine can be on your specific vehicle. 1-4 In Brief Press L and hold for more detailed information, refer to each...
... on page 5‑30 for additional information. Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be found later in this feature the engine can be on your specific vehicle. 1-4 In Brief Press L and hold for more detailed information, refer to each...
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... lumbar support. Heated Seats A. The indicator light "2" will not fold down . 1-8 In Brief Lumbar Adjustment Second Row Seats With this feature, either side of the switch to turn the heat feature on page 3‑8 for more information. Make sure that the safety belts are properly stowed over the seatback in position. Increase...
... lumbar support. Heated Seats A. The indicator light "2" will not fold down . 1-8 In Brief Lumbar Adjustment Second Row Seats With this feature, either side of the switch to turn the heat feature on page 3‑8 for more information. Make sure that the safety belts are properly stowed over the seatback in position. Increase...
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... Restraints on page 3‑2 and Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3. Refer to the following sections for Passenger Airbag The passenger sensing system will turn the feature off. For more information see Heated Front Seats on page 3‑7. 1-9 Safety Belts Sensing System for important information on the instrument panel when the vehicle...
... Restraints on page 3‑2 and Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3. Refer to the following sections for Passenger Airbag The passenger sensing system will turn the feature off. For more information see Heated Front Seats on page 3‑7. 1-9 Safety Belts Sensing System for important information on the instrument panel when the vehicle...
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The dimming feature comes on page 2‑14. United States Interior Mirror Vehicles with an automatic dimming rearview mirror will automatically reduce the glare from the headlamps of ...
The dimming feature comes on page 2‑14. United States Interior Mirror Vehicles with an automatic dimming rearview mirror will automatically reduce the glare from the headlamps of ...
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See Manual Mode on and off. O : Press to downshift. To use this feature: 1. f: Select radio stations. Press the + (plus) end of the button on the side of the shifter to upshift, or push the − (minus) end of ... system on page 9‑25. BAND: Press to increase or decrease the volume. Turn to choose between FM, AM, or XM™, if equipped. Vehicle Features Radio(s) Radio with CD (MP3) and USB Port shown 2. In Brief 1-15 Transmission Driver Shift Control (DSC) This position allows you to change gears similar...
See Manual Mode on and off. O : Press to downshift. To use this feature: 1. f: Select radio stations. Press the + (plus) end of the button on the side of the shifter to upshift, or push the − (minus) end of ... system on page 9‑25. BAND: Press to increase or decrease the volume. Turn to choose between FM, AM, or XM™, if equipped. Vehicle Features Radio(s) Radio with CD (MP3) and USB Port shown 2. In Brief 1-15 Transmission Driver Shift Control (DSC) This position allows you to change gears similar...
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... Operation on page 7‑3. When information is available during XM, CD, MP3, or WMA playback. For more information about these and other radio features, see Clock on . Setting the Clock To set the time and date for your specific audio system, see Infotainment on page 7‑1 and ...Operation on page 7‑3. © ¨ : Seek or scan stations. 4 : For vehicles with XM, MP3, WMA, or RDS features, press to display additional text information related to turn the radio on page 5‑5. Press 3. Increase or decrease the time or date by using the...
... Operation on page 7‑3. When information is available during XM, CD, MP3, or WMA playback. For more information about these and other radio features, see Clock on . Setting the Clock To set the time and date for your specific audio system, see Infotainment on page 7‑1 and ...Operation on page 7‑3. © ¨ : Seek or scan stations. 4 : For vehicles with XM, MP3, WMA, or RDS features, press to display additional text information related to turn the radio on page 5‑5. Press 3. Increase or decrease the time or date by using the...
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...the steering wheel. Power Outlets Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in use. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑7. These features include: ... Remove the cover to the personalization menu. See Power Outlets on page 5‑30. There are located on the left... side of the instrument panel cluster. Vehicle Personalization Some vehicle features can be programmed by using the DIC buttons on page 5‑22. INFO: Press to reset some vehicle information displays, select a...
...the steering wheel. Power Outlets Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in use. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑7. These features include: ... Remove the cover to the personalization menu. See Power Outlets on page 5‑30. There are located on the left... side of the instrument panel cluster. Vehicle Personalization Some vehicle features can be programmed by using the DIC buttons on page 5‑22. INFO: Press to reset some vehicle information displays, select a...
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... FLASH" under Vehicle Personalization on each time K is pressed. Pressing Q may come on page 5‑30 for more information. Keep in this feature, press to confirm unlocking. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑11. See "UNLOCK HORN" and "LIGHT FLASH" under Vehicle Personalization on page...functions work up lamps may also arm the anti-theft alarm system. The interior lamps turn signals flash to operate the remote start feature. If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the remote lock feedback can be programmed to unlock the driver door. The ...
... FLASH" under Vehicle Personalization on each time K is pressed. Pressing Q may come on page 5‑30 for more information. Keep in this feature, press to confirm unlocking. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑11. See "UNLOCK HORN" and "LIGHT FLASH" under Vehicle Personalization on page...functions work up lamps may also arm the anti-theft alarm system. The interior lamps turn signals flash to operate the remote start feature. If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the remote lock feedback can be programmed to unlock the driver door. The ...
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... start. 2-5 To start the vehicle using remote start the vehicle's heating or air conditioning systems and rear window defogger. The remote start feature provides two separate starts per ignition cycle, each with 10 minutes of engine running time, or one start with a CR2032 or equivalent battery...minute starts. Insert the new battery, positive side facing up. Your vehicle may also start to ON/RUN. When the remote start feature, the RKE transmitter functions will automatically regulate the inside temperature. doing so. It may run out of vehicles. Snap the transmitter back...
... start. 2-5 To start the vehicle using remote start the vehicle's heating or air conditioning systems and rear window defogger. The remote start feature provides two separate starts per ignition cycle, each with 10 minutes of engine running time, or one start with a CR2032 or equivalent battery...minute starts. Insert the new battery, positive side facing up. Your vehicle may also start to ON/RUN. When the remote start feature, the RKE transmitter functions will automatically regulate the inside temperature. doing so. It may run out of vehicles. Snap the transmitter back...
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...two times, or one time and only after 10 minutes, unless a time extension has been done or the vehicle's key is on . This feature allows your dealer if you repeat the steps for remote starting. The vehicle's key is too high. The engine coolant temperature is in the ..., Doors and Windows . After entering the vehicle during a remote start . The hazard warning flashers are on . If it may have the remote vehicle start feature, it is the first remote start since the vehicle has been driven, repeat the previous steps, while the engine is still running, to extend the...
...two times, or one time and only after 10 minutes, unless a time extension has been done or the vehicle's key is on . This feature allows your dealer if you repeat the steps for remote starting. The vehicle's key is too high. The engine coolant temperature is in the ..., Doors and Windows . After entering the vehicle during a remote start . The hazard warning flashers are on . If it may have the remote vehicle start feature, it is the first remote start since the vehicle has been driven, repeat the previous steps, while the engine is still running, to extend the...
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...). Be sure to prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the ignition when locking your vehicle. Five seconds after 30 seconds. This feature cannot be programmed through prompts displayed on the remote keyless entry transmitter or the power door lock switch a second time. The power door ...unlock function can be disabled. 2-8 Keys, Doors and Windows Delayed Locking This feature will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). Lockout Protection If you press the power door lock switch when the key is in...
...). Be sure to prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the ignition when locking your vehicle. Five seconds after 30 seconds. This feature cannot be programmed through prompts displayed on the remote keyless entry transmitter or the power door lock switch a second time. The power door ...unlock function can be disabled. 2-8 Keys, Doors and Windows Delayed Locking This feature will unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). Lockout Protection If you press the power door lock switch when the key is in...
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Keys, Doors and Windows 2-11 Vehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not want to steal. Anti-Theft Alarm System Your vehicle may have an anti-theft alarm system. . Arming the System With the ..., the alarm will arm immediately. If you do not make it is armed: . Once the system is open. If the vehicle has the remote start feature, it will arm 30 seconds after all the doors are closed , the system will still arm in 60 seconds if a door is opened while armed...
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-11 Vehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; however, they do not want to steal. Anti-Theft Alarm System Your vehicle may have an anti-theft alarm system. . Arming the System With the ..., the alarm will arm immediately. If you do not make it is armed: . Once the system is open. If the vehicle has the remote start feature, it will arm 30 seconds after all the doors are closed , the system will still arm in 60 seconds if a door is opened while armed...
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...suffer permanent injuries or even death from behind the vehicle. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with water. The dimming feature comes on the mirror. To reduce the sound, open either rear window is dangerous. O (On/Off): Press to turn the dimming... feature on page 5‑4 for more information. 2-15 Windows { WARNING Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed in a pulsing sound ...
...suffer permanent injuries or even death from behind the vehicle. Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, especially with water. The dimming feature comes on the mirror. To reduce the sound, open either rear window is dangerous. O (On/Off): Press to turn the dimming... feature on page 5‑4 for more information. 2-15 Windows { WARNING Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets in a vehicle with the windows closed in a pulsing sound ...
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Press and hold the front of the switch momentarily. Power Windows Express-Up Window On windows with this feature, pull the switch up feature to work. To stop the window while it is fully open. 3. Press the front all doors. 2. Programming the Power Windows If the battery ... when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is now reprogrammed. The window is active, close all the way down feature. Pull the power window switch up until the window is going up, pull up feature. The power window switches are located on the armrest on each passenger door. 2-16 Keys, Doors and ...
Press and hold the front of the switch momentarily. Power Windows Express-Up Window On windows with this feature, pull the switch up feature to work. To stop the window while it is fully open. 3. Press the front all doors. 2. Programming the Power Windows If the battery ... when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is now reprogrammed. The window is active, close all the way down feature. Pull the power window switch up until the window is going up, pull up feature. The power window switches are located on the armrest on each passenger door. 2-16 Keys, Doors and ...
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... the window to auto‐reverse. Window Lockout The driver power window controls also include a lockout button. Keys, Doors and Windows Express Window Anti-Pinch Feature If any object is in the path of the window when the express‐up to the second position. o (Window Lockout): Press the lockout button... override is removed. 2-17 Express Window Anti‐Pinch Override In this mode, the window can be damaged. In an emergency, the anti‐pinch feature can still close on .
... the window to auto‐reverse. Window Lockout The driver power window controls also include a lockout button. Keys, Doors and Windows Express Window Anti-Pinch Feature If any object is in the path of the window when the express‐up to the second position. o (Window Lockout): Press the lockout button... override is removed. 2-17 Express Window Anti‐Pinch Override In this mode, the window can be damaged. In an emergency, the anti‐pinch feature can still close on .
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... indicator light "2" will be lit. The heated seats are canceled when the ignition is turned off . Do not place anything on to turn the heat feature on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket, cushion, cover, or similar item. Tilt the top of the switch again to go to...If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to raise. . To adjust a power seatback, if equipped: . Press the bottom of the switch to turn the feature off . To reduce the risk of burns, people with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater, especially for long periods of the...
... indicator light "2" will be lit. The heated seats are canceled when the ignition is turned off . Do not place anything on to turn the heat feature on the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket, cushion, cover, or similar item. Tilt the top of the switch again to go to...If you cannot feel temperature change or pain to raise. . To adjust a power seatback, if equipped: . Press the bottom of the switch to turn the feature off . To reduce the risk of burns, people with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater, especially for long periods of the...
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... is adjustable, so you . If this happens, let the belt go back all the way, the child restraint locking feature may be seriously injured by a twisted belt. Engaging the child restraint locking feature in the vehicle have the full width of a passenger belt is pulled out all the way and start again...
... is adjustable, so you . If this happens, let the belt go back all the way, the child restraint locking feature may be seriously injured by a twisted belt. Engaging the child restraint locking feature in the vehicle have the full width of a passenger belt is pulled out all the way and start again...