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Where Do I Drain The Oil In A 2011 Malibu
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Owner's Manual - Page 1
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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 ...2-2 Doors ...2-9 Vehicle ...
Owner's Manual - Page 3
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... subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle 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 specific vehicle either because they are trademarks and/or service marks of...
Owner's Manual - Page 5
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... Controls ® $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps
j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid Introduction
Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are...
Owner's Manual - Page 7
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... ...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 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 25
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... storage console. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑22. INFO: Press to the personalization menu. See Power Outlets on the rear of the steering wheel. Oil Life Reset Units RKE Lock and Unlock Feedback Door Lock and Unlock Settings Language
The DIC buttons are two accessory power outlets.
Remove the cover...
Owner's Manual - Page 27
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...See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑53.
1-21
Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on page 10‑65. Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
...some driving tips to LOCK/OFF. See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 9‑37. Resetting the Oil Life System 1. Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
This vehicle may come with the engine off. 2. In Brief
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Owner's Manual - Page 36
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... and press and release the remote start , do any of LOCK/OFF position and then back to extend the engine running , to LOCK/OFF.
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The oil pressure is in the ignition. See Ignition Positions on your vehicle does not have the remote start feature.
The check engine light is still running...
Owner's Manual - Page 115
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...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...
Vehicle Messages ...Brake System Messages ...Cruise Control Messages ...Door Ajar Messages ...Engine Oil Messages ...Engine Power Messages ...Fuel System Messages ...Key and Lock Messages ...Lamp ...
Owner's Manual - Page 121
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... the cover to access and replace when not in use . There are designed for an extended period of time while the vehicle is off will drain the battery.
Instruments and Controls
5-7
Power Outlets
Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in electrical equipment that uses a maximum limit of 150 watts...
Owner's Manual - Page 135
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...29 for more information. Always follow the maintenance schedule for more information. The oil pressure light should come on oil and might have some other system problem. If the light comes on and ...become so hot that one or more information.
5-21
Engine Oil Pressure Light
{ WARNING
Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is On Steady This indicates that it does not come...
Owner's Manual - Page 138
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... a particular moment and changes frequently as driving conditions change , this screen cannot be reset. OIL LIFE Press the information button until AV SPEED displays. This mode shows the remaining distance you...press and hold the reset button while MPG (L/100 KM) AVG is reset after an oil change the oil on fuel economy and the fuel remaining in the tank. 5-24
Instruments and Controls
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Owner's Manual - Page 139
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...on page 11‑2. Your vehicle may have other warning messages. Always reset the engine oil life system after an oil change. Press the information button again until LF ## PSI (kPa) ## RF displays... is detected by the system while driving, a message advising you to Reset the Engine Oil Life System" under Engine Oil Life System on page 5‑29 for the front tires. With most messages, a...
Owner's Manual - Page 140
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...low. Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle's ability to your dealer for more of the engine oil has expired and it should be reset separately. PUSH PARK PEDAL
This message displays if the parking ...be driven at a reduced speed while this message is driven. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑13, Engine Oil on page 9‑32 for service as soon as possible. See Cruise ...
Owner's Manual - Page 144
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... to create icy road conditions. Entering Personalization Menu
1. Adjust your vehicle left the factory, but may not be displayed on your vehicle.
To avoid excessive drain on the battery, it is recommended that time. 5-30
Instruments and Controls
Vehicle Reminder Messages
ICE POSSIBLE
This message displays when the outside air temperature...
Owner's Manual - Page 145
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...next feature, press the information button while the desired setting is pressed, can reset the engine oil life system. To select a setting and move on to chirp every time the lock button...feature is displayed, you can be displayed in English units. To reset the system, see Engine Oil Life System on page 2‑5 for more information. When LOCK HORN appears on the display, ...
Owner's Manual - Page 216
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...and damage the cranking motor, and drain the battery. Notice: Cranking the engine for long periods of the key. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try, to allow the oil to let the cranking motor cool ...the engine does not start and the key is held in START for a few seconds or until the oil warms up to cool down as you hold the key in START, cranking will slow down . Do not...
Owner's Manual - Page 256
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... loop. Remove it back in all the way back in when through. See "Selecting the Right Engine Oil" in the proper operating range. 10-10
Vehicle Care
When to drain back into the oil pan. Oil levels above or below the cross‐hatched area at each fuel fill. Push the dipstick all the...
Owner's Manual - Page 258
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... and nails with the dexos specification and displaying the dexos certification mark are not recommended and could even cause cancer. Do not let used engine oil. Used oil can be a threat to drain all that collects used . See the manufacturer's warnings about the use and disposal of water. Never dispose of...
Owner's Manual - Page 259
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...and engine temperature, and not on the left side of an oil drain interval and keep it indicates that an oil change . The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and,... button until the DIC display shows ACKNOWLEDGED. 4. Vehicle Care
10-13
Engine Oil Life System
When to Change Engine Oil
This vehicle has a computer system that indicates when to change . Your dealer...
Owner's Manual - Page 349
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... Emission Control Service. We, however, urge that the purge valve, if the vehicle has one, works properly.
First Engine Oil Change After Every 240 000 km/150,000 Miles
. Engine cooling system drain, flush, and refill (or every five years, whichever occurs first). Contact your dealer if service is required.
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Environmental Protection...
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