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When To Change Oil In Cheverlet Malibu 2011
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Owner's Manual - Page 1
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 ...2-2 Doors ...2-9 Vehicle ...
Owner's Manual - Page 3
... of Canada Limited" for quick reference. Introduction
This manual describes features that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to , GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, MALIBU, and the MALIBU Emblem are options that may or may not be obtained from your dealer or from: On peut obtenir un...
Owner's Manual - Page 27
... reset buttons, on page 9‑35. Turn the key to 100% only following an oil change the engine oil and filter.
See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 10‑13. If the.... Turn the ignition to maintain correct tire pressures. The "Oil Life Reset" message displays. 3. For all other vehicles, use and displays the "Change Oil Soon" DIC message when it is the driver's responsibility to...
Owner's Manual - Page 135
.... The light flashes for more of the ignition cycle. The engine can become so hot that there may be covered by your dealer. Check the oil as soon as possible, and inflate the tires to the pressure value shown on steady for changing engine oil. If it catches fire.
Owner's Manual - Page 138
... remaining distance you to determine fuel range is displayed. As your driving conditions change . When the fuel level is gradually updated. The fuel economy data used to change the oil on a schedule consistent with your vehicle is reset after an oil change. 5-24
Instruments and Controls
To reset the average fuel economy, press and hold...
Owner's Manual - Page 139
...chime sounds when the message displays. Instruments and Controls
In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is turned off and back on page 5‑29 for... advising you to Reset the Engine Oil Life System" under Engine Oil Life System on page 11‑2. Always reset the engine oil life system after an oil change. If the condition is still present...
Owner's Manual - Page 140
... panel cluster also comes on page 9‑32 for more of the engine oil has expired and it should be changed. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5‑18 for more information. ... cleared from the display, the engine oil life system must still be reduced. See Trunk on , the vehicle should be taken to accelerate. Engine Oil Messages
CHANGE OIL SOON
This message displays when the life...
Owner's Manual - Page 216
... the key is held in START, cranking will continue cranking for a few seconds or until the oil warms up and lubricates all moving , use N (Neutral) only. Do not race the engine ...Wait at least 15 seconds between each try , to allow the oil to warm up to the START position immediately after starting it could change the way the engine operates. This clears the extra gasoline from...
Owner's Manual - Page 235
... Motors. Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines might turn on. We encourage the use it is available at every engine oil change, can use these gasolines, if they comply with the specifications described earlier. Look for fuel that is the only gasoline additive recommended by the auto...
Owner's Manual - Page 255
... 10‑16. L. Always use engine oil approved to the proper specification and of engine oil properly. See "Checking Engine Oil" and "When to Do with Used Oil" in this section. Change the engine oil at the appropriate time. See "What to Add Engine Oil" in this section. See "When to engine oil. E. See Engine Coolant on page...
Owner's Manual - Page 257
... at the factory with the dexos™ certification mark. Do not use the recommended engine oil or equivalent can result in reduced performance under certain circumstances. This vehicle was filled at an oil change or for the vehicle. Oils meeting the requirements of SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade. This certification mark indicates that dexos...
Owner's Manual - Page 258
... extreme cold, where the temperature falls below −29°C Do not let used oil. Clean your skin for the engine at extremely low temperatures. If you change your skin and could cause engine damage not covered by putting it on your skin and nails with the dexos specification and displaying the...
Owner's Manual - Page 259
... system might indicate that indicates when to work and reset the system. For the oil life system to change is changed at least once a year and, at this work properly, the system must be changed . A CHANGE OIL SOON message comes on driving conditions, the mileage at the same time to LOCK/OFF. Based on .
Turn the...
Owner's Manual - Page 260
...‑2 for the location of the dipstick unless the transmission is at each engine oil change after each 80 000 km (50,000 mi) interval.
Always use the transmission ...the automatic transmission fluid listed in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter at operating temperature. If the CHANGE OIL SOON message comes back on page 11‑6. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to release...
Owner's Manual - Page 267
... turn off the engine until it is safe to do so, pull off . 2. See Engine Oil on to the highest temperature and to a safe place in the overheat zone or an overheat warning...If an overheated engine condition exists, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of coolant loss, change the oil and reset the oil life system. Turn the air off the road, shift to P (Park) or N (Neutral...
Owner's Manual - Page 324
... brush later, if needed, to the vehicle. Install the compact spare tire.
{ WARNING
Never use oil or grease on with the wrench until the wheel is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. When changing a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to get all...
Owner's Manual - Page 346
... dealer, you can be dangerous. Some jobs can cause serious injury.
When the CHANGE OIL SOON message displays, service is important that you will receive the highest level of ...the use are listed in doubt, see your dealer. Scheduled Maintenance
When the Change Oil Soon Message Displays
Change engine oil and filter. 11-2
Service and Maintenance
{ WARNING
Performing maintenance work . If...
Owner's Manual - Page 347
...;23. A leak in any system must be repaired and the fluid level checked. Brake system inspection (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Every Engine Oil Change
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Rotate tires if necessary. See Tire Rotation on page 10‑14. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10‑57. Visual inspection for...
Owner's Manual - Page 349
... Visually inspect gas strut, if equipped, for signs of the vehicle's useful life. First Engine Oil Change After Every 80 000 km/50,000 Miles
. Check that all fuel and vapor lines and ...gas strut. Evaporative control system inspection. Contact your dealer if service is required.
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First Engine Oil Change After Every 160 000 km/100,000 Miles
. Engine cooling system drain, flush, and refill (...
Owner's Manual - Page 382
...-20 Power Messages ...5-26 Pressure Light ...5-21 Running While Parked ...9-23 Starting ...9-18 Engine Oil Life System ...10-13 Messages ...5-26 Entry/Exit Lighting ...6-5 Equipment, Towing ...9-47
Event Data...Air Cleaner ...10-14 Flash-to-Pass ...6-2 Flashers, Hazard Warning ...6-4 Flat Tire ...10-65 Changing ...10-75 Floor Mats ...10-97 Fluid Automatic Transmission ...10-14 Brakes ...10-25 Power ...
