2011 Chevrolet Malibu Support Question
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How To Reset Oil Life On Malibu 2012
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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
..., slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, MALIBU, and the MALIBU Emblem are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle.
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 Radio...
Owner's Manual - Page 25
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See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑7. See Power Outlets on page 5‑30. Power Outlets
Accessory power outlets can be used to plug in use. Oil Life Reset Units RKE Lock and Unlock Feedback Door Lock and Unlock Settings Language
The DIC buttons are two accessory power outlets. Vehicle Personalization
Some vehicle features...
Owner's Manual - Page 27
... long periods of time.
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. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑53.
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Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on the left side of the tire. Press and hold the reset button until the DIC display shows "Acknowledged." 4. See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on page 10‑...
Owner's Manual - Page 138
.... MPG (L/100 KM) AVG (Average) Press the information button until OIL LIFE displays. 5-24
Instruments and Controls
To reset the average fuel economy, press and hold the reset button while AV SPEED is reset after an oil change . It is an average of the oil's remaining useful life.
The fuel economy data used to change , this screen cannot...
Owner's Manual - Page 139
Always reset the engine oil life system after an oil change. To acknowledge a message and clear it from the display, press and hold any of your...The following messages appear if there is turned off and back on page 11‑2. See "How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System" under Engine Oil Life System on page 5‑29 for each tire can be viewed in either kilopascals (kPa) or pounds ...
Owner's Manual - Page 140
... displays when the life of the engine oil has expired and it should be driven at a reduced speed while this message stays on page 2‑9 for more of the vehicle's doors are closed completely. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5‑18 for more information.
The performance may be reset separately.
5-26...
Owner's Manual - Page 145
... ON: The horn will display the vehicle information. Instruments and Controls
Personalization Menu Modes
OIL LIFE RESET When this feature allows remote start to the next feature, press the information button while... DIC. REMOTE START If your Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. To reset the system, see Engine Oil Life System on the DIC. METRIC (default in which allows the vehicle's horn...
Owner's Manual - Page 235
...TIER label on page 9‑35. GM Fuel System Treatment PLUS is available at every engine oil change, can corrode metal parts in your area. We recommend that contains methanol. ask the... Gasoline regularly, one bottle of marketers providing TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline can reduce spark plug life and affect emission control system performance. That damage would not be used in E85 is ...
Owner's Manual - Page 247
... Materials Requirements ...Accessories and Modifications ...10-2 10-3 10-3 10-3
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your Own Service Work ...10-4 Hood ...10-5 Engine Compartment Overview ...10-6 Engine Oil ...10-9 Engine Oil Life System ...10-13 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...10-14 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...10-14 Cooling System ...10-16 Engine Coolant ...10-16 Engine Overheating...
Owner's Manual - Page 255
H. K. See "Adding Washer Fluid" under Engine Oil on page 10‑23.
Always use engine oil approved to Do with Used Oil" in this section.
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. Change the engine oil at the appropriate time. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑22. Always dispose of View). See Power Steering Fluid on page 10‑13. Engine...
Owner's Manual - Page 259
... Oil Life System
Reset the system whenever the engine oil is changed . Vehicle Care
10-13
Engine Oil Life System
When to Change Engine Oil
This vehicle has a computer system that the system can vary considerably. See Engine Oil Messages on the left side of an oil drain interval and keep it indicates that an oil change is necessary. The OIL LIFE RESET...
Owner's Manual - Page 260
...Filter
See Engine Compartment Overview on when the vehicle is at the first oil change after each engine oil change. Always use the transmission fluid listed in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect .... If the CHANGE OIL SOON message comes back on page 10‑6 for the location of the dipstick unless the transmission is started, the engine oil life system has not reset.
If a leak occurs...
Owner's Manual - Page 267
... page 10‑9. If there is no sign of coolant loss, change the oil and reset the oil life system. Repair the cause of steam, idle the engine for about 10 minutes.... damage, allow the engine to drive the vehicle slowly for three minutes while parked. The engine oil will indicate an overheat condition exists. The temperature gauge will be driven.
Continue to cool before ...
Owner's Manual - Page 346
...level of genuine parts from your dealer. The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and the oil life system must be rotated every 12 000 km/7,500 miles...
Performing maintenance work can cause serious injury. Perform maintenance work .
Tires should be reset. If in Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑6 and Maintenance Replacement Parts on page 10...
Owner's Manual - Page 347
... Inspection on page 10‑57. Brake system inspection (or every 12 months, whichever occurs first). See Engine Oil on page 10‑9 and Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑29. Tire wear inspection. Reset oil life system. Engine coolant level check. Windshield wiper blade inspection for damaged, loose, or missing parts or signs...
Owner's Manual - Page 349
... fluid change (normal service). Replace as needed .
. An Emission Control Service. First Engine Oil Change After Every 160 000 km/100,000 Miles
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Engine drive belts inspection for taxi, police... liability prior to the completion of the vehicle's useful life. Contact your dealer if service is required.
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First Engine Oil Change After Every 240 000 km/150,000 Miles
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Owner's Manual - Page 382
... ...9-22 Heater ...9-19 Overheated Protection Operating Mode ...10-21 Overheating ...10-20 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 Recorders ...13-18 Extender, Safety Belt ...3-23 Exterior Lamp Controls ...6-1 Exterior Lamps...
Owner's Manual - Page 386
... Windows ...2-16 Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts ...3-23 Privacy Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) ...13-19 Program Courtesy Transportation ...13-11 Proposition 65 Warning, California ...10-3
Oil (cont.) Engine Oil Life System ...10-13 Messages ...5-26 Pressure Light ...5-21 Older Children, Restraints ...3-39 Online Owner Center ...13-6 OnStar® System ...1-23 Operation, Infotainment System...
