2011 Chevrolet Malibu Support Question
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What Does Esc Light Mean On Chevy Malibu
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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 ...Indicators ...5-8 Information Displays ...5-22 Vehicle Messages ...5-25 Vehicle Personalization ...5-30 Lighting ...6-1 Exterior Lighting ...6-1 Interior Lighting ...6-5 Lighting Features ...6-5 Infotainment System ...7-1 Introduction ...7-1 Radio ...7-7 Audio Players ...7-15...
Owner's Manual - Page 5
For more information on the vehicle and what they mean. v
# : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
or OnStar
9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls ® $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps
j : LATCH ...
Owner's Manual - Page 7
... ...1-11 Exterior Lighting ...1-12 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...1-12 Climate Controls ...1-13 Transmission ...1-15
Cruise Control ...1-18 Driver Information Center (DIC) ...1-19 Power Outlets ...1-19
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control System (TCS) ...1-20 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...1-20 Tire Pressure Monitor ...1-20 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ...1-21 Engine Oil Life...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
... on , stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to turn off both systems.
.
. For more information, see Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on traction control. The TPMS warning light alerts you to turn off traction control, press and release t on page 9‑29. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 5‑27...
Owner's Manual - Page 41
... alarm system.
. If the system is armed and the key is armed:
. The alarm will sound and the exterior lights will be activated.
Open any door is flashing twice per second, this means that arming has been initiated. Press the RKE transmitter unlock button. Arming the System
With the ignition off, press...
Owner's Manual - Page 42
...instrument panel cluster, comes on the RKE transmitter, it means that matches an immobilizer control unit in the vehicle and automatically disarms The security light, located in the ignition and turn off and try... or disarming the theft-deterrent system. If the engine does not start and the security light stays on . the system. Press the lock button on the RKE transmitter. The vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 84
...with the airbag system or the passenger sensing system.
{ WARNING
If the airbag readiness light ever comes on and stays on, it means that something may be enabled, the on indicator is Lit for more information, including... impact airbag anytime the system senses that person. Turn the vehicle off indicator will light and stay lit to be wrong with the airbag system. The right front passenger ...
Owner's Manual - Page 115
... ...5-18 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ...5-19 Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/ Warning Light ...5-19 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...5-20 Tire Pressure Light ...5-20 Engine Oil Pressure Light ...5-21 Security Light ...5-22 High-Beam On Light ...5-22 Cruise Control Light ...5-22
Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC...
Owner's Manual - Page 127
...For more information. To help avoid injury, have it indicates there is an electrical problem. Airbag Readiness Light
The system checks the airbag's electrical system for important safety information. The system check includes the airbag ... See Airbag System Messages on while driving, it means the airbag system might not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash.
Owner's Manual - Page 128
... the vehicle from a distance, if equipped, you may inflate). If the word ON or the on symbol is lit on , it means that something may be wrong with the lights or the passenger sensing system. If you know the status of the right front passenger frontal and seat-mounted side impact airbags.
Owner's Manual - Page 132
... there is a brake problem. 5-18
Instruments and Controls
When the ignition is on, the brake system warning light also comes on when the parking brake is turned to ON/RUN. If it stays on after the vehicle... may go closer to the floor. If it does not come on then, have it fixed so it means there is on , have the vehicle towed for service. Try turning off the road and carefully stopped, have...
Owner's Manual - Page 133
... is not on while certain DIC messages display, this indicates that the ESC and TCS are disabled. Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light
The Electronic Stability Control (ESC) system or the Traction Control System (TCS) indicator/ warning light comes on briefly when the engine is on , the vehicle still has...
Owner's Manual - Page 134
... the LOW TRACTION message appears, the system is started.
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
The engine coolant temperature warning light comes on when the engine has overheated. If the ESC ACTIVE message appears, the system is working normally the indicator light goes off the engine as soon as possible. If the system is aiding...
Owner's Manual - Page 135
...for more information. See Tire Pressure on , it means that it does not come on page 10‑54 for more information.
5-21
Engine Oil Pressure Light
{ WARNING
Do not keep driving if the oil...that there may be burned. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can accompany the light. If the light comes on and stays on page 10‑51 for more information. The engine can ...
Owner's Manual - Page 141
...displays and the ESC/TCS light on fuel. See Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on page 9‑31 and Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light on page 9&#... See Automatic Headlamp System on page 6‑3 for more information. A few seconds after ESC stops assisting you with directional control of the vehicle. Replace the battery in the DIC...
Owner's Manual - Page 142
... and then back on page 5‑19 for more information. Adjust your driving accordingly. Slippery road conditions may exist if this message displays and the ESC/TCS light on the instrument panel cluster comes on page 5‑19 for more information. Adjust your driving accordingly. If this message displays and a chime sounds...
Owner's Manual - Page 143
... during the same ignition cycle.
Adjust your dealer immediately.
If the warning comes on and stays on, there may cause this message displays and the ESC/TCS light on the instrument panel cluster comes on the DIC, stop as soon as you can.
Have your vehicle serviced by your driving accordingly. If...
Owner's Manual - Page 201
...control systems than if the person had not been drinking.
9-3
Braking
See Brake System Warning Light on page 10‑3. For persons under 21, it is reaction time. The obvious way ... and developmental reasons for people never to ask more of a second. But even in every U.S. Meaning, you can affect vehicle performance. There are the result of distance in a person's system can provide...
Owner's Manual - Page 228
... on page 10‑3 for additional information. The DIC will activate and flash the ESC/TCS light and display the LOW TRACTION message if it is in acceleration may be noticed, or...is pressed. When this happens, a reduction in cruise control when the system activates, the ESC/TCS light will flash and the cruise control will automatically disengage. This is not covered. To turn the...
Owner's Manual - Page 229
... your driving accordingly. See Ride Control System Messages on and activated. This is normal and does not mean there is both on page 5‑27. This light will flash on the instrument panel cluster when the ESC system is a problem with vehicle directional control, especially in cruise control when the system begins to...
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