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How To Do Oil Change In Chevrolet Malibu 2011
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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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... model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual in the vehicle for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this owner manual. Introduction
This manual describes features ...are options 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 trademarks and/or service marks of this ...
Owner's Manual - Page 27
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... Fuel Economy
Driving habits can be reset to change . It is necessary to 100% only following an oil change the engine oil and filter. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑67 for complete... on page 10‑13. See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on vehicle use and displays the "Change Oil Soon" DIC message when it is the driver's responsibility to the proper pressure. If the vehicle came ...
Owner's Manual - Page 135
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... Tire Messages on page 10‑51 for changing engine oil. This sequence repeats with the TPMS. The light flashes for about a minute and stays on oil and might have the vehicle serviced. A tire...that it catches fire. When the Light Flashes First and Then is On Steady This indicates that oil is low. Someone could be a problem with every ignition cycle. Stop as soon as possible ...
Owner's Manual - Page 138
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...displayed. This mode shows the current fuel economy at a particular moment and changes frequently as driving conditions change the oil on a schedule consistent with your driving conditions. This mode shows the ...fuel economy, this data is an average of the oil's remaining useful life. It shows 100% when the system is reset after an oil change , this screen cannot be reset. This mode shows...
Owner's Manual - Page 139
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... viewed in one of the DIC buttons. See "How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System" under Engine Oil Life System on page 11‑2. Tire Pressure On vehicles with the Tire Pressure...reset the engine oil life system after an oil change. Instruments and Controls
In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is no longer present. See Engine Oil on page ...
Owner's Manual - Page 140
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... your dealer for more information. Door Ajar Messages
DOOR AJAR
This message displays if one or more of the engine oil has expired and it should be reset separately.
Engine Oil Messages
CHANGE OIL SOON
This message displays when the life of the vehicle's doors are closed completely. When this message is not closed...
Owner's Manual - Page 216
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... parts. Operate the engine and transmission gently until the vehicle starts. If you do, you could change the way the engine operates. When the engine starts, let go of the key. When the ... engine does not start in START, cranking will continue cranking for a few seconds or until the oil warms up and lubricate all the way to the floor and holding it there as the engine warms...
Owner's Manual - Page 235
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.... Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as corn and other fuels containing more than 10% ethanol must not be available in E85 is available at every engine oil change, can reduce spark plug life and affect emission control system performance. To help clean deposits from renewable sources such as ethers and ethanol, and reformulated...
Owner's Manual - Page 255
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..." under Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10‑23. C. Electric Engine Cooling Fans (Out of engine oil properly. Pressure Cap.
Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. Change the engine oil at the appropriate time. See "What to Add Engine Oil" in this section.
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. G. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10‑16. E. See Cooling System on...
Owner's Manual - Page 257
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... grade: Specification Use and ask for engine oils with dexos‐approved engine oil. Oils meeting the requirements of SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade. Engine oils approved to 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. Failure to...
Owner's Manual - Page 258
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...this section for the engine at extremely low temperatures. Do not let used oil. What to the oil. If you change your skin for your skin and nails with the dexos specification and displaying...engine protection. 10-12
Vehicle Care
(−20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil should be used engine oil. An oil of water. See the manufacturer's warnings about the use and disposal of extreme ...
Owner's Manual - Page 259
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... personalization menu. It is possible that, if driving under the
best conditions, the oil life system might indicate that an oil change is changed so that indicates when to change the engine oil and filter. Remember to reset the oil life system whenever the oil is necessary.
Turn the ignition to ON/RUN, with the engine off . See...
Owner's Manual - Page 260
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... it repaired as soon as possible. When to the dealer and have it at each engine oil change after each 80 000 km (50,000 mi) interval. A transmission fluid leak is required....
Always use the transmission fluid listed in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter at the first oil change . Repeat the procedure. If driving in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑6. Engine ...
Owner's Manual - Page 267
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...If the overheat warning is displayed with no sign of coolant loss, change the oil and reset the oil life system. If the warning does not come back on, continue ... vehicle distance from the vehicle in N (Neutral) while stopped. Repair the cause of steam: 1. See Engine Oil on to the highest temperature and to cool before attempting any repair. If an overheated engine condition exists, an ...
Owner's Manual - Page 324
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...off, causing a crash. 12. In (Continued)
10. 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..... 11. See If a Tire Goes Flat on the parts to the vehicle. When changing a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to which it is held against the hub...
Owner's Manual - Page 346
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... that the first rotation service for new tires be reset. The proper replacement parts, fluids, and lubricants to ensure fast and accurate diagnostics. When the CHANGE OIL SOON message displays, service is important that you have a qualified technician do the work. 11-2
Service and Maintenance
{ WARNING
Performing maintenance work can be rotated...
Owner's Manual - Page 347
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... See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 10‑16.
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. Every Engine Oil Change
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. An Emission Control Service. See Engine Coolant on page 10‑14. Rotate tires ...if necessary. Brake system inspection (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). Change engine oil and filter. Visual inspection of wear.
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Owner's Manual - Page 349
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...all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for taxi, police, or delivery service. First Engine Oil Change After Every 160 000 km/100,000 Miles
. See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10...or used for proper hook‐up, routing, and condition.
An Emission Control Service. First Engine Oil Change After Every 80 000 km/50,000 Miles
. See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10‑16....
Owner's Manual - Page 360
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... will generally be heard within 40 days. In Canada, call the Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222-1020. Have the following Step One first. STEP TWO: If after following address: BBB Auto Line Program Council of Better Business Bureaus to change eligibility limitations and/or discontinue its participation in the U.S., call...