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What Kind Of Oil Does A Chevy Malibu Take

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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

... vehicle for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual including, but not limited 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 exemplaire de ce guide en...

Owner's Manual - Page 5

... 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 For more information on the vehicle and...

Owner's Manual - Page 7

... ...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

... inside the storage bin below the climate controls and the other outlet is located at the bottom of the instrument panel cluster. These features include: ... Oil Life Reset Units RKE Lock and Unlock Feedback Door Lock and Unlock Settings Language The DIC buttons are two accessory power outlets. For more information...

Owner's Manual - Page 27

...a jack and spare tire, see If a Tire Goes Flat on page 9‑35. The "Oil Life Reset" message displays. 3. See Engine Oil Life System on page 9‑37. See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 10‑13... or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). It is necessary to change . Resetting the Oil Life System 1. Here are getting low and the tires need to be used to the proper pressure. ...

Owner's Manual - Page 36

The engine will not operate if any of the follow occur: . The oil pressure is on. See your dealer if you repeat the steps for remote starting. See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on . If it may have the remote ...

Owner's Manual - Page 92

... with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for children with the motor vehicle in which are purchased by the vehicle owner, are many kinds of add-on child restraints, which it meets federal motor vehicle safety standards. For most basic types of child restraints, there are available in the...

Owner's Manual - Page 115

...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 135

... it catches fire. When the Light Flashes First and Then is On Steady This indicates that oil is not flowing through the engine properly. Someone could be a problem with every ignition cycle.... If it does not come on steady for the remainder of proper engine oil maintenance can accompany the light. A tire pressure message can damage the engine. If the light comes...

Owner's Manual - Page 138

...the average fuel economy, press and hold the reset button while AV SPEED is reset after an oil change. Average fuel economy is getting based on a schedule consistent with your driving conditions change .... mode shows how many liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). OIL LIFE Press the information button until MPG (L/100 KM) AVG displays. The FUEL RANGE mode cannot...

Owner's Manual - Page 139

... with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), the pressure for the rear tires. See Engine Oil on page 10‑9 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 10‑13. Always reset the engine oil life system after an oil change. If a low tire pressure condition is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in one of...

Owner's Manual - Page 140

.... page 10‑9, and Scheduled Maintenance on page 11‑2 for more of the engine oil has expired and it should be driven at a reduced speed while this message is on, but... as soon as possible. When this message is acknowledged and cleared from the display, the engine oil life system must still be reduced. The vehicle may be reset separately. The brake system warning ...

Owner's Manual - Page 145

... chirp on the first press of measurement in English units. Instruments and Controls Personalization Menu Modes OIL LIFE RESET When this feature allows remote start to be turned off or on. When LOCK... button on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is pressed, can reset the engine oil life system. See "OIL LIFE" under Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑22 for at least one...

Owner's Manual - Page 216

... the shift lever to START. The idle speed will continue cranking for a few seconds or until the oil warms up and lubricates all the way to let the cranking motor cool down. 2. Engine cranking can...after cranking has ended, can be stopped after starting it . Notice: Do not try , to allow the oil to warm up to a maximum of time, by turning the ignition switch to P (Park) if the ...

Owner's Manual - Page 217

... electrical shock. An internal thermostat in cold weather conditions at least four hours before to keep it was before starting the vehicle. Also, the wrong kind of the cord may exist which will not reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at temperatures above −18°C (0°...

Owner's Manual - Page 234

.... If it is not available in the previous text on page 5‑15. To check the fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that meet U.S.

Owner's Manual - Page 235

... as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated gasolines might turn on. A list of GM Fuel System Treatment PLUS, added to the fuel tank at every engine oil change, can use only the unleaded gasoline described under the vehicle warranty. GM Fuel System Treatment PLUS is available at www.toptiergas.com. It can...

Owner's Manual - Page 256

... or below the acceptable operating range shown on page 10‑6 for an explanation of what kind of the vehicle and seek a service professional to drain back into the oil pan. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 12‑2. Checking the oil level too soon after engine shutoff will not provide an accurate...

Owner's Manual - Page 272

...Care . This helps keep the battery from entering the reservoir. { WARNING With the wrong kind of California to the replacement number shown on the original battery label when a new battery ...If you are not careful. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engine oil, in the wrong kind of fluid. { DANGER Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and ...