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Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011
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 Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-25
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-3
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
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
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-25
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-16
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-24
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-29
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-32
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-35
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-41
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-47
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-30
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-35
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-42
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-84
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-88
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-90
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Summary of Contents

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Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20112011 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual MIn Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1I

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Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20111-4 In BriefInitial DriveInformationThis section provides a briefoverview about some of theimport

Page 3 - Canadian Vehicle Owners

Black plate (50,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20113-50 Seats and RestraintsTo assist you in locating the loweranchors, each rear anchor positionha

Page 4

Black plate (51,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-51Securing a Child RestraintDesigned for the LATCHSystem{WARNINGIf a LATC

Page 5 - Introduction v

Black plate (52,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20113-52 Seats and RestraintsYou cannot secure three childrestraints using the LATCH anchorsin the r

Page 6

Black plate (53,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-532. If the child restraint manufacturerrecommends that the top tetherbe

Page 7 - In Brief

Black plate (54,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20113-54 Seats and RestraintsIf the position you are usinghas an adjustable headrestor head restrain

Page 8 - Instrument Panel

Black plate (55,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-55Replacing LATCH SystemParts After a Crash{WARNINGA crash can damage the

Page 9 - In Brief 1-3

Black plate (56,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20113-56 Seats and RestraintsIf more than one child restraintneeds to be installed in the rearseat,

Page 10 - Information

Black plate (57,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-575. To tighten the belt, push downon the child restraint, pull theshould

Page 11 - In Brief 1-5

Black plate (58,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20113-58 Seats and RestraintsA label on the sun visor says,“Never put a rear-facing child seat inthe

Page 12 - Seat Adjustment

Black plate (59,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-59You will be using the lap-shoulderbelt to secure the child restraint in

Page 13 - In Brief 1-7

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-5When the vehicle starts, the parkinglamps will turn on and remain on aslong as the en

Page 14 - Heated Seats

Black plate (60,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20113-60 Seats and Restraints6. To tighten the belt, push downon the child restraint, pull theshould

Page 15 - Passenger Airbag

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Storage 4-1StorageStorage CompartmentsInstrument Panel Storage . . . . 4-1Glove Box . . . . . . .

Page 16 - Mirror Adjustment

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20114-2 StorageFor vehicles with rear seatcupholders, access them by pullingdown on the door at the b

Page 17 - Steering Wheel

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Storage 4-3Center Console StorageThe center console storage has atray and a main storage area. Pu

Page 18 - Windshield Wiper/Washer

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20114-4 Storage2 NOTES

Page 19

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-1Instruments andControlsControlsSteering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2Ste

Page 20 - 1-14 In Brief

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20115-2 Instruments and ControlsControlsSteering WheelAdjustmentThe lever is located on the left side

Page 21 - Vehicle Features

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-3To select tracks on an iPod or USBdevice:1. Press and holdw or x cwhi

Page 22 - H and the HR, MIN, MM

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20115-4 Instruments and ControlsThe amount of delay time variesbetween wiping cycles due to thedelay

Page 23 - Bluetooth

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-5Compass VarianceThe mirror is set in zone eight. It isnecessary to ad

Page 24 - 1-18 In Brief

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20111-6 In BriefSeat AdjustmentManual SeatsSeat PositionTo adjust the seat position:1. Lift the bar u

Page 25 - Center (DIC)

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20115-6 Instruments and Controls4. Press the H button again untilthe clock display stops flashingto s

Page 26 - Maintenance

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-7Power OutletsAccessory power outlets can beused to plug in electrical

Page 27 - In Brief 1-21

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20115-8 Instruments and ControlsIf you try to connect equipmentusing more than 150 watts or asystem f

Page 28 - Q button

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-9Instrument ClusterEnglish shown, Metric similar

Page 29 - ] : Push this red emergency

Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20115-10 Instruments and ControlsSpeedometerThe speedometer shows thevehicle's speed in either

Page 30 - Q button to

Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-11MetricWhen the ignition is on, the fuelgauge shows how much fuel is

Page 31 - Keys, Doors and

Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20115-12 Instruments and ControlsMetricThis gauge shows the enginecoolant temperature. If the pointe

Page 32 - Keys and Locks

Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-13The front passenger safety beltreminder light and chime may turnon

Page 33 - Keys, Doors and Windows 2-3

Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20115-14 Instruments and ControlsUnited StatesCanada and MexicoWhen the vehicle is started, thepasse

Page 34 - L again to

Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-15Charging System LightThis light comes on briefly when theignition k

Page 35 - Remote Vehicle Start

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-7To return the seatback to the uprightposition:1. Lift the lever fully withoutapplying

Page 36 - 2-6 Keys, Doors and Windows

Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20115-16 Instruments and Controlscostly repairs not covered by thevehicle warranty. This could alsor

Page 37 - Door Ajar Reminder

Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-17If none of the above have made thelight turn off, your dealer can c

Page 38 - Safety Locks

Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20115-18 Instruments and ControlsBrake System WarningLightThe vehicle brake system consistsof two hy

Page 39 - Keys, Doors and Windows 2-9

Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-19Antilock Brake System(ABS) Warning LightFor vehicles with the Antil

Page 40 - 2-10 Keys, Doors and Windows

Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20115-20 Instruments and ControlsIf the indicator/warning light is onand flashing, the TCS or the ES

Page 41 - Vehicle Security

Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-21When the Light is On SteadyThis indicates that one or more ofthe ti

Page 42 - Immobilizer Operation

Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20115-22 Instruments and ControlsSecurity LightFor information regarding this lightand the vehicle&a

Page 43 - Exterior Mirrors

Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-23The DIC buttons are located on theleft side of the steering wheel.I

Page 44 - Interior Mirrors

Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20115-24 Instruments and ControlsFUEL RANGEPress the information button untilFUEL RANGE displays. Th

Page 45 - O (On/Off): Press to turn the

Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-25In addition to the engine oil lifesystem monitoring the oil life,ad

Page 46 - Power Windows

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20111-8 In BriefLumbar AdjustmentA. Increase Lumbar SupportControlB. Decrease Lumbar SupportControlIf

Page 47 - Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17

Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20115-26 Instruments and ControlsBrake System MessagesBRAKE FLUIDThis message displays, while theign

Page 48 - Sun Visors

Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-27Fuel System MessagesCHECK GAS CAPThis message displays if the fuelc

Page 49 - Keys, Doors and Windows 2-19

Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20115-28 Instruments and ControlsESC (Electroni c StabilityControl) OFFIf your vehicle has Electroni

Page 50 - 2-20 Keys, Doors and Windows

Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-29TRACTION OFFIf your vehicle has the TractionControl System (TCS), t

Page 51 - Restraints

Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20115-30 Instruments and ControlsVehicle ReminderMessagesICE POSSIBLEThis message displays when theo

Page 52 - Head Restraints

Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-31Personalization Menu ModesOIL LIFE RESETWhen this feature is displa

Page 53 - Front Seats

Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20115-32 Instruments and ControlsUNLOCK HORNThis feature, which allows thevehicle's horn to chi

Page 54 - Lumbar Adjustment

Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-33OFF: The doors will lockimmediately when pressing thepower lock swi

Page 55 - Reclining Seatbacks

Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20115-34 Instruments and ControlsON (default): The exteriorperimeter lighting will turn on whenthe u

Page 56 - 3-6 Seats and Restraints

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Lighting 6-1LightingExterior LightingExterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1Exterior Lamps Off

Page 57 - Heated Front Seats

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-9Press the top of the switch again togo to the low heat setting. Theindicator light “1

Page 58 - Rear Seats

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20116-2 LightingAUTO (Automatic HeadlampSystem): Automatically turns onthe Daytime Running Lamps duri

Page 59

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Lighting 6-3.The light sensor detects daytimelight..The parking brake is released orthe vehicle i

Page 60 - 3-10 Seats and Restraints

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20116-4 LightingHazard Warning Flashers| (Hazard Warning Flasher):Press this button located on theins

Page 61 - Seats and Restraints 3-11

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Lighting 6-5Interior LightingInstrument PanelIllumination ControlThe knob for this control is loc

Page 62 - 3-12 Seats and Restraints

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20116-6 LightingParade DimmingParade dimming is a separatelighting mode that comes on whilethe parkin

Page 63 - Properly

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Lighting 6-7Battery Power ProtectionThe vehicle has a battery run-downprotection feature designed

Page 64 - 3-14 Seats and Restraints

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20116-8 Lighting2 NOTES

Page 65 - Seats and Restraints 3-15

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-1InfotainmentSystemIntroductionInfotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Page 66 - 3-16 Seats and Restraints

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20117-2 Infotainment SystemTo minimize taking your eyes off theroad while driving, do the followingwh

Page 67 - Seats and Restraints 3-17

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-3OperationRadio with CD (Base)

Page 68 - Lap-Shoulder Belt

Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20111-10 In BriefUnited StatesCanada and MexicoSee Passenger Sensing System onpage 3‑32 for importan

Page 69 - Seats and Restraints 3-19

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20117-4 Infotainment SystemRadio with CD (MP3) and USB Port shown, Radio with CD (MP3) similarThe veh

Page 70 - 3-20 Seats and Restraints

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-54. Press the softkey under thedesired Speed CompensatedVolume setting (OFF

Page 71 - Seats and Restraints 3-21

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20117-6 Infotainment SystemEQ (Equalization): Press thisbutton to choose bass and trebleequalization

Page 72 - 3-22 Seats and Restraints

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-7Radio MessagesCalibration Error: Displays if theradio is no longer calibra

Page 73 - Safety Belt Extender

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20117-8 Infotainment SystemFinding a StationBAND: Press to choosebetween FM1, FM2, AM, or XM™(if equi

Page 74 - System Parts After a

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-9Radios that have a FAV button storeradio stations as favorites, up to36 st

Page 75 - Airbag System

Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20117-10 Infotainment SystemSatellite RadioXM™ Satellite Radio ServiceXM is a satellite radio servic

Page 76 - 3-26 Seats and Restraints

Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-11¨ SEEK: Press to go to the nextXM channel..To scan stations, press and h

Page 77 - Where Are the Airbags?

Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20117-12 Infotainment SystemStoring XM ChannelsDrivers are encouraged to storeradio station while th

Page 78 - 3-28 Seats and Restraints

Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-13Channel Unauth : This channel isblocked or cannot be received withyour X

Page 79 - Inflate?

Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-11Steering WheelAdjustmentThe lever is located on the left sideof the steering wheel

Page 80 - Restrain?

Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20117-14 Infotainment SystemRadio ReceptionFrequency interference and staticcan occur during normal

Page 81 - What Will You See After

Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-15Backglass AntennaThe AM-FM antenna is integratedwith the rear window def

Page 82 - Passenger Sensing

Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20117-16 Infotainment Systemload one CD at a time, and keepthe CD player and the loading slotfree of

Page 83 - Seats and Restraints 3-33

Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-17s REV (Reverse): Press and holdto reverse playback quickly within atrack

Page 84 - 3-34 Seats and Restraints

Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20117-18 Infotainment SystemRoot DirectoryThe root directory is treated as afolder. Files are stored

Page 85 - Seats and Restraints 3-35

Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-19¨ SEEK: Press to go to the nexttrack. Press and hold or pressmultiple ti

Page 86 - Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20117-20 Infotainment SystemWhen the scan is finished, the discbegins playing files in order byartis

Page 87 - Adding Equipment to the

Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-21Drivers are encouraged to set upany auxiliary device while thevehicle is

Page 88 - Replacing Airbag System

Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20117-22 Infotainment SystemFiles accessed from the rootdirectory of a USB device display asF1 ROOT.

Page 89 - Child Restraints

Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-23Older iPod's that are not supportedcan still be used by connecting

Page 90 - 3-40 Seats and Restraints

Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20111-12 In BriefExterior LightingP: Briefly turn to this position tomanually turn the automatic lam

Page 91 - Children

Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20117-24 Infotainment System4. Turn f to scroll through the filesin the selected folder.5. Pressf to

Page 92 - 3-42 Seats and Restraints

Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-25> (Shuffle Off): Press thesoftkey below2 to turn shuffleoff. This is

Page 93 - Child Restraint Systems

Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20117-26 Infotainment System.See “Storing and Deleting PhoneNumbers” in this section formore informa

Page 94 - 3-44 Seats and Restraints

Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-27PairingA Bluetooth cell phone must bepaired to the Bluetooth system andt

Page 95 - Restraint

Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20117-28 Infotainment SystemListing All Paired and ConnectedPhonesThe system can list all cell phone

Page 96 - 3-46 Seats and Restraints

Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-29Using the “Store” Command1. Press and holdb g fortwo seconds.2. Say “Sto

Page 97 - Seats and Restraints 3-47

Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20117-30 Infotainment SystemDigit Dial: This command allows aphone number to be dialed byentering th

Page 98 - (LATCH System)

Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-31.Press b g again to return to theoriginal call..To ignore the incoming c

Page 99 - Seats and Restraints 3-49

Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20117-32 Infotainment SystemVoice Pass-ThruVoice pass‐thru allows access to thevoice recognition com

Page 100 - 3-50 Seats and Restraints

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Climate Controls 8-1Climate ControlsClimate Control SystemsClimate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-

Page 101 - Seats and Restraints 3-51

Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-13Climate ControlsA. Fan ControlB. Air RecirculationC. Temperature ControlD. Outside

Page 102 - 3-52 Seats and Restraints

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20118-2 Climate ControlsOperationTemperature Control: Turnclockwise or counterclockwise toincrease or

Page 103 - Seats and Restraints 3-53

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Climate Controls 8-3To help clear the windshield quickly,do the following:1. Select0.2. Select th

Page 104 - 3-54 Seats and Restraints

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20118-4 Climate ControlsRear Window DefoggerThe rear window defogger uses awarming grid to remove fog

Page 105 - Replacing LATCH System

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Climate Controls 8-5Automatic Climate Control SystemFor vehicles with this system, the heating, c

Page 106 - 3-56 Seats and Restraints

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20118-6 Climate Controls2. Set the temperature.An initial setting of 73°F (23°C)is recommended. Allow

Page 107 - (Front Passenger Seat)

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Climate Controls 8-7windshield. The air conditioningindicator light blinks three times ifthe comp

Page 108 - 3-58 Seats and Restraints

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20118-8 Climate ControlsWhen the weather is cool or damp,operating the system in recirculationfor ext

Page 109 - Seats and Restraints 3-59

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Climate Controls 8-9Air VentsUse the lever located in the centerof each outlet by moving it eithe

Page 110 - 3-60 Seats and Restraints

Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20118-10 Climate Controls2 NOTES

Page 111 - Compartments

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-1Driving andOperatingDriving InformationDefensive Driving . . . . . . . .

Page 112 - Front Storage

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20112011 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual MService and Maintenance . . . 11-1General Information . . . .

Page 113 - Features

Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20111-14 In BriefAutomatic Climate Control System (If Equipped)A. Fan ControlB. Air ConditioningC. A

Page 114 - 4-4 Storage

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20119-2 Driving and OperatingDriving InformationDefensive DrivingDefensive driving means “alwaysexpec

Page 115 - Controls

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-3Police records show that almost40 percent of all motorvehicle-related de

Page 116

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20119-4 Driving and OperatingAnd, of course, actual stoppingdistances vary greatly with thesurface of

Page 117 - Instruments and Controls 5-3

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-5Steering TipsIt is important to take curves at areasonable speed.Tractio

Page 118 - O on the rearview mirror to

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20119-6 Driving and OperatingOff-Road RecoveryThe vehicle's right wheels can dropoff the edge of

Page 119 - Instruments and Controls 5-5

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-7While driving on a surface withreduced traction, try to avoidsudden stee

Page 120 - 5-6 Instruments and Controls

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20119-8 Driving and OperatingOther Rainy Weather TipsBesides slowing down, other wetweather driving t

Page 121 - Power Outlets

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-9{WARNINGCoasting downhill in N (Neutral)or with the ignition off isdange

Page 122 - Indicators

Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20119-10 Driving and OperatingBlizzard ConditionsBeing stuck in snow can be aserious situation. Stay

Page 123 - Instrument Cluster

Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-11feel really uncomfortable from thecold. Moving about to keep warmalso

Page 124 - Fuel Gauge

Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-15TransmissionDriver Shift Control (DSC)This position allows you to changegears simil

Page 125 - Temperature Gauge

Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20119-12 Driving and OperatingVehicle Load LimitsIt is very important to know howmuch weight the veh

Page 126 - Safety Belt Reminders

Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-13Rating (GAWR) for the front andrear axle. See “CertificationLabel” lat

Page 127 - Indicator

Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20119-14 Driving and OperatingExample 2A.Vehicle Capacity Weight forExample 2 = 453 kg(1,000 lbs).B.

Page 128 - 5-14 Instruments and Controls

Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-15occupants, fuel, and cargo.Never exceed the GVWR forthe vehicle, or th

Page 129 - Indicator Lamp

Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20119-16 Driving and OperatingStarting andOperatingNew Vehicle Break-InNotice: The vehicle does notn

Page 130 - 5-16 Instruments and Controls

Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-17and turn it only with your hand.If the key cannot be turned byhand, se

Page 131 - Instruments and Controls 5-17

Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20119-18 Driving and OperatingStarting the EngineMove the shift lever to P (Park) orN (Neutral). The

Page 132 - Brake System Warning

Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-19Before adding electricalequipment, check with yourdealer. If you do no

Page 133 - Instruments and Controls 5-19

Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20119-20 Driving and OperatingRetained AccessoryPower (RAP)These vehicle accessories can beused for

Page 134 - Tire Pressure Light

Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-21Leaving the Vehicle with theEngine Running{WARNINGIt can be dangerous

Page 135 - Engine Oil Pressure Light

Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20111-16 In Brief© ¨ : Seek or scan stations.4 : For vehicles with XM, MP3,WMA, or RDS features, pre

Page 136 - Information Displays

Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20119-22 Driving and OperatingTo shift out of P (Park):1. Apply the brake pedal.2. Press the shift l

Page 137 - Instruments and Controls 5-23

Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-23WARNING (Continued).There are holes or openingsin the vehicle body fro

Page 138 - 5-24 Instruments and Controls

Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20119-24 Driving and OperatingAutomaticTransmissionThe automatic transmission has ashift lever locat

Page 139 - Vehicle Messages

Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-25N (Neutral): In this position, theengine does not connect with thewhee

Page 140 - Engine Power Messages

Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20119-26 Driving and Operating2. Press the + (plus) end of thebutton on the side of the shifterto up

Page 141 - Messages

Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-27BrakesAntilock BrakeSystem (ABS)This vehicle has the Antilock BrakeSys

Page 142 - 5-28 Instruments and Controls

Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20119-28 Driving and OperatingParking BrakeTo set the parking brake, push downthe parking brake peda

Page 143 - Tire Messages

Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-29Ride Control SystemsTraction ControlSystem (TCS)The vehicle may have a

Page 144 - Personalization

Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20119-30 Driving and OperatingTo turn the system off or on, pressand release this button located ont

Page 145 - Instruments and Controls 5-31

Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-31Electronic StabilityControl (ESC)The vehicle has an ElectronicStabilit

Page 146 - 5-32 Instruments and Controls

Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-17Satellite RadioXM is a satellite radio service basedin the 48 contiguous United Sta

Page 147 - Instruments and Controls 5-33

Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20119-32 Driving and OperatingThe ESC/TCS button is located onthe instrument panel.The traction cont

Page 148 - 5-34 Instruments and Controls

Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-33{WARNINGCruise control can be dangerouswhere you cannot drive safely a

Page 149 - Lighting

Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20119-34 Driving and OperatingResuming a Set SpeedIf the cruise control is set at adesired speed and

Page 150 - 6-2 Lighting

Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-35FuelUse of the recommended fuelis an important part of the propermaint

Page 151 - Delayed Headlamps

Black plate (36,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20119-36 Driving and Operatingaudible knocking noise, commonlyreferred to as spark knock, might behe

Page 152 - 6-4 Lighting

Black plate (37,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-37regulations. To help keep fuelinjectors and intake valves cleanand avo

Page 153 - Lighting Features

Black plate (38,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20119-38 Driving and OperatingMany service stations will not havean 85% ethanol fuel (E85) pumpavail

Page 154 - Battery Load

Black plate (39,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-39Filling the Tank{WARNINGFuel vapor burns violently and afuel fire can

Page 155 - Battery Power Protection

Black plate (40,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20119-40 Driving and Operating{WARNINGFuel can spray out on you if youopen the fuel cap too quickly.

Page 156 - 6-8 Lighting

Black plate (41,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-41WARNING (Continued).Bring the fill nozzle in contactwith the inside of

Page 157 - Infotainment

Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20111-18 In BriefSteering Wheel ControlsIf equipped, some audio controlscan be adjusted using the co

Page 158 - Theft-Deterrent Feature

Black plate (42,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20119-42 Driving and OperatingDriving Characteristicsand Towing Tips{WARNINGThe driver can lose cont

Page 159 - Operation

Black plate (43,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-43Driving with a TrailerTowing a trailer requires experience.Get familia

Page 160 - 7-4 Infotainment System

Black plate (44,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20119-44 Driving and OperatingTurn Signals When Towing aTrailerThe turn signal indicatorson the inst

Page 161 - Infotainment System 7-5

Black plate (45,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-454. Reapply the brake pedal. Thenapply the parking brake and shiftinto

Page 162 - 7-6 Infotainment System

Black plate (46,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20119-46 Driving and OperatingMaximum trailer weight is calculatedassuming only the driver is in the

Page 163 - 4 to display additional text

Black plate (47,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-47Towing EquipmentHitchesUse the correct hitch equipment.See your dealer

Page 164 - 7-8 Infotainment System

Black plate (48,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20119-48 Driving and Operating2 NOTES

Page 165 - Infotainment System 7-9

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-1Vehicle CareGeneral InformationGeneral Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2Calif

Page 166 - 7-10 Infotainment System

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-2 Vehicle CareWhen It Is Time for NewTires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-59Bu

Page 167 - Infotainment System 7-11

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-3California Proposition65 WarningMost motor vehicles, including thisone, contain

Page 168 - 7-12 Infotainment System

Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-19Driver InformationCenter (DIC)The DIC display is located at thebottom of the instru

Page 169 - Infotainment System 7-13

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-4 Vehicle CareGM Accessories are designed tocomplement and function with othersystems on the v

Page 170 - Radio Reception

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-5HoodTo open the hood:1. Pull the hood release handlewith this symbol on it. It i

Page 171 - Audio Players

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-6 Vehicle CareEngine Compartment Overview2.4 L L4 Engine

Page 172 - 7-16 Infotainment System

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-7A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter onpage 10‑14.B. Engine Cooling Fan (Out ofView). Se

Page 173 - \ FWD (Fast Forward): Press

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-8 Vehicle Care3.6 L V6 Engine

Page 174 - 7-18 Infotainment System

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-9A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter onpage 10‑14.B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir.See

Page 175 - Infotainment System 7-19

Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-10 Vehicle CareChecking Engine OilIt is a good idea to check the engineoil level at each fuel

Page 176 - Auxiliary Devices

Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-11Selecting the Right Engine OilSelecting the right engine oildepends on both th

Page 177 - Infotainment System 7-21

Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-12 Vehicle CareCold Temperature Operation: In anarea of extreme cold, where thetemperature fa

Page 178 - 7-22 Infotainment System

Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-13Engine Oil Life SystemWhen to Change Engine OilThis vehicle has a computer sys

Page 179 - Infotainment System 7-23

Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20111-20 In BriefPerformance andMaintenanceTraction ControlSystem (TCS)The traction control system l

Page 180 - 7-24 Infotainment System

Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-14 Vehicle CareIf the CHANGE OIL SOONmessage comes back on when thevehicle is started, the en

Page 181 - Infotainment System 7-25

Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-15To inspect or replace the engine aircleaner/filter:1. Remove the spring clamps

Page 182 - 7-26 Infotainment System

Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-16 Vehicle CareCooling SystemThe cooling system allows theengine to maintain the correctworki

Page 183 - Infotainment System 7-27

Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-17What to Use{WARNINGAdding only plain water or someother liquid to the cooling

Page 184 - 7-28 Infotainment System

Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-18 Vehicle CareThe coolant level should be at orabove the FULL COLD mark on thecoolant surge

Page 185 - Infotainment System 7-29

Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-191. Remove the coolant surge tankpressure cap when the coolingsystem, including

Page 186 - 7-30 Infotainment System

Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-20 Vehicle CareEngine OverheatingThe vehicle has several indicatorsto warn of engine overheat

Page 187 - Infotainment System 7-31

Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-21If the overheat warning is displayedwith no sign of steam:1. Turn the air off.

Page 188 - 7-32 Infotainment System

Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-22 Vehicle CarePower Steering FluidSee Engine Compartment Overviewon page 10‑6 for reservoir

Page 189 - Climate Controls

Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-23Washer FluidWhat to UseWhen windshield washer fluid isneeded, be sure to read

Page 190 - 8-2 Climate Controls

Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-21indicator that the tire pressures aregetting low and the tires need to beinflated t

Page 191 - Climate Controls 8-3

Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-24 Vehicle CareBrakesThis vehicle has disc brakes. Discbrake pads have built-in wearindicator

Page 192 - 8-4 Climate Controls

Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-25Brake FluidThe brake master cylinder reservoiris filled with DOT 3 brake fluid

Page 193 - Climate Controls 8-5

Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-26 Vehicle CareAlways clean the brake fluidreservoir cap and the area aroundthe cap before re

Page 194 - 8-6 Climate Controls

Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-27Starter Switch Check{WARNINGWhen you are doing thisinspection, the vehicle cou

Page 195 - Climate Controls 8-7

Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-28 Vehicle CareIgnition TransmissionLock CheckWhile parked, and with the parkingbrake set, tr

Page 196 - 8-8 Climate Controls

Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-29Wiper Blade ReplacementWindshield wiper blades should beinspected for wear or

Page 197 - Air Vents

Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-30 Vehicle CareBulb ReplacementFor the proper type of replacementbulbs, see Replacement Bulbs

Page 198 - 8-10 Climate Controls

Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-312. Remove the two rearconvenience net hooks holdingthe trunk trim and move the

Page 199 - Operating

Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-32 Vehicle CareTaillamps, Turn Signal,and Stoplamps (LTZ)A. Back‐up LampB. Stoplamp, Taillamp

Page 200 - Driving Information

Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-335. Disconnect the wiring harnessconnector (C) from the LED (B).6. Turn the LED

Page 201 - Control of a Vehicle

Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20111-22 In Brief.When road and weatherconditions are appropriate, usecruise control..Always follow

Page 202 - Steering

Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-34 Vehicle Care4. Turn the bulb socket (B)counterclockwise to remove fromthe lamp assembly.5.

Page 203 - Driving and Operating 9-5

Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-35Electrical SystemElectrical SystemOverloadThe vehicle has fuses and circuitbre

Page 204 - Loss of Control

Black plate (36,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-36 Vehicle CareTo identify and check fuses, circuitbreakers, and relays, see EngineCompartmen

Page 205 - Driving on Wet Roads

Black plate (37,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-37Fuses Usage7Left HeadlampLow-Beam8 Horn9Right HeadlampLow-Beam10 Front Fog Lam

Page 206 - Hill and Mountain Roads

Black plate (38,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-38 Vehicle CareFuses Usage55 DC/AC Inverter56Antilock BrakeSystem BATTRelays Usage28 Cooling

Page 207 - Winter Driving

Black plate (39,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-39The vehicle may not be equippedwith all of the fuses, relays andfeatures shown

Page 208 - 9-10 Driving and Operating

Black plate (40,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-40 Vehicle CareFuses UsageSTRG WHLILLUMSteering WheelIlluminationNOTINSTALLEDNot UsedRADIO Au

Page 209 - If the Vehicle is Stuck

Black plate (41,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-41The vehicle may not be equippedwith all of the fuses, relays, andfeatures show

Page 210 - Vehicle Load Limits

Black plate (42,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-42 Vehicle CareFuses Usage22 Trunk Release23 Rear Defog24 Heated Mirrors25 Fuel PumpRelays Us

Page 211 - Driving and Operating 9-13

Black plate (43,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-43WARNING (Continued).Underinflated tires pose thesame danger as overloadedtires

Page 212 - 9-14 Driving and Operating

Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-23OnStar®For vehicles with an active OnStarsubscription, OnStar uses severalinnovativ

Page 213 - Driving and Operating 9-15

Black plate (44,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-44 Vehicle CareSee your dealer for detailsregarding winter tire availability andproper tire s

Page 214 - Starting and

Black plate (45,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-45Passenger (P‐Metric) Tire Example(A) Tire Size : The tire size is acombination

Page 215 - Driving and Operating 9-17

Black plate (46,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-46 Vehicle Care(G) Maximum Cold InflationLoad Limit: Maximum load thatcan be carried and them

Page 216 - Starting the Engine

Black plate (47,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-47(G) TPC Spec (TirePerformance CriteriaSpecification): Originalequipment tires

Page 217 - Engine Heater

Black plate (48,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-48 Vehicle CareTire Terminology andDefinitionsAir Pressure : The amount ofair inside the tire

Page 218 - Shifting Into Park

Black plate (49,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-49GAWR RR : Gross Axle WeightRating for the rear axle. SeeVehicle Load Limits on

Page 219 - Shifting Out of Park

Black plate (50,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-50 Vehicle CareRadial Ply Tire: A pneumatictire in which the ply cords thatextend to the bead

Page 220 - Engine Exhaust

Black plate (51,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-51Tire PressureTires need the correct amount ofair pressure to operateeffectivel

Page 221 - While Parked

Black plate (52,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-52 Vehicle CareHow to CheckUse a good quality pocket-typegauge to check tire pressure.You can

Page 222 - Transmission

Black plate (53,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-53Tire Pressure MonitorSystemThe Tire Pressure Monitor System(TPMS) uses radio a

Page 223 - Manual Mode

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Introduction iiiThe names, logos, emblems,slogans, vehicle model names, andvehicle body designs a

Page 224 - 9-26 Driving and Operating

Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20111-24 In Briefhardware. The vehicle has to have aworking electrical system andadequate battery po

Page 225 - System (ABS)

Black plate (54,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-54 Vehicle CareFederal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) andIndustry CanadaSee Radio Frequency S

Page 226 - Brake Assist

Black plate (55,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-55Notice: Tire sealant materials arenot all the same. A non-approvedtire sealant

Page 227 - Ride Control Systems

Black plate (56,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-56 Vehicle Care.Operating electronic devices orbeing near facilities using radiowave frequenc

Page 228 - 9-30 Driving and Operating

Black plate (57,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-578. The driver side rear turn signalcomes on to indicate that cornersensor is r

Page 229 - Control (ESC)

Black plate (58,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-58 Vehicle CareAny time you notice unusualwear, rotate the tires as soon aspossible and check

Page 230 - Cruise Control

Black plate (59,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-59When It Is Time for NewTiresFactors such as maintenance,temperatures, driving

Page 231 - I to turn cruise control

Black plate (60,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-60 Vehicle CareGM's exclusive TPC Specsystem considers over a dozencritical specificatio

Page 232 - I button

Black plate (61,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-61If you must replace the vehicle'stires with those that do not havea TPC S

Page 233 - Recommended Fuel

Black plate (62,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-62 Vehicle CareUniform Tire QualityGradingQuality grades can be foundwhere applicable on the

Page 234 - 9-36 Driving and Operating

Black plate (63,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-63Traction – AA, A, B, CThe traction grades, fromhighest to lowest, are AA, A, B

Page 235 - Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1Keys, Doors andWindowsKeys and LocksKeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Page 236 - 9-38 Driving and Operating

Black plate (64,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-64 Vehicle CareWheel ReplacementReplace any wheel that is bent,cracked, or badly rusted orcor

Page 237 - Filling the Tank

Black plate (65,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-65Tire Chains{WARNINGDo not use tire chains. There isnot enough clearance. Tire

Page 238 - Container

Black plate (66,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-66 Vehicle CareAA rear blowout, particularly on acurve, acts much like a skid andmay require

Page 239 - General Towing

Black plate (67,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-67This vehicle may come with a jackand spare tire or a tire sealant andcompresso

Page 240 - Driving Characteristics

Black plate (68,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-68 Vehicle Care{WARNINGOverinflating a tire could causethe tire to rupture and you orothers c

Page 241 - Driving and Operating 9-43

Black plate (69,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-69Tire SealantRead and follow the safe handlinginstructions on the label adhered

Page 242 - 9-44 Driving and Operating

Black plate (70,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-70 Vehicle Care5. Attach the sealant/air hose (F)onto the tire valve stem. Turn itclockwise u

Page 243 - Trailer Towing

Black plate (71,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-7111. Press the on/off button (A) toturn the tire sealant andcompressor kit off.

Page 244 - 9-46 Driving and Operating

Black plate (72,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-72 Vehicle Care20. Wipe off any sealant from thewheel, tire, and vehicle.21. Dispose of the u

Page 245 - Conversions and

Black plate (73,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-736. Plug the power plug (G) into theaccessory power outlet in thevehicle. Unplu

Page 246 - 9-48 Driving and Operating

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20112-2 Keys, Doors and WindowsKeys and LocksKeys{WARNINGLeaving children in a vehicle withthe igniti

Page 247 - Vehicle Care

Black plate (74,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-74 Vehicle CareRemoval and Installation of theSealant CanisterTo remove the sealant canister:

Page 248 - General Information

Black plate (75,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-75Tire ChangingRemoving the Spare Tire andToolsThe equipment you will need is in

Page 249 - Vehicle Care 10-3

Black plate (76,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-76 Vehicle Care3. Extend the handle on the wheelwrench by pressing the buttonand pulling on t

Page 250 - Vehicle Checks

Black plate (77,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-775. Position the lift head at the jacklocation nearest the flat tire.Make sure

Page 251 - Vehicle Care 10-5

Black plate (78,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-78 Vehicle Care8. Remove all of the wheel nuts.9. Remove the flat tire.{WARNINGRust or dirt o

Page 252 - Engine Compartment Overview

Black plate (79,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-7913. Lower the vehicle by turningthe wrench counterclockwise.Lower the jack com

Page 253 - Vehicle Care 10-7

Black plate (80,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-80 Vehicle CareStoring a Flat Tire and Tools{WARNINGStoring a jack, a tire, or otherequipment

Page 254 - 10-8 Vehicle Care

Black plate (81,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-816. Place the jack over the bolt (A)on the floor, making sure itcontacts the bo

Page 255 - Engine Oil

Black plate (82,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-82 Vehicle CareStoring the Spare Tire andTools{WARNINGStoring a jack, a tire, or otherequipme

Page 256 - 10-10 Vehicle Care

Black plate (83,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-836. Place the compact spare into thetire compartment with the stowbolt going th

Page 257 - Vehicle Care 10-11

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-3.Check the transmitter's battery.See “Battery Replacement” lateri

Page 258 - 10-12 Vehicle Care

Black plate (84,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-84 Vehicle CareJump StartingFor more information about thevehicle battery, see Battery onpage

Page 259 - Engine Oil Life System

Black plate (85,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-85needed. This will avoid sparksand help save both batteries.And it could save t

Page 260 - Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

Black plate (86,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-86 Vehicle CareDo not connect positive (+) tonegative (−) or you will get ashort that would d

Page 261 - Vehicle Care 10-15

Black plate (87,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-87Notice: If the jumper cables areconnected or removed in thewrong order, electr

Page 262 - Cooling System

Black plate (88,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-88 Vehicle CareTowingTowing the VehicleNotice: To avoid damage, thedisabled vehicle should be

Page 263 - Vehicle Care 10-17

Black plate (89,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-89Dinghy TowingWhen dinghy towing, the vehicleshould be run at the beginning ofe

Page 264 - 10-18 Vehicle Care

Black plate (90,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-90 Vehicle CareDolly TowingTow the vehicle with the two rearwheels on the ground and the fron

Page 265 - Vehicle Care 10-19

Black plate (91,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-91Notice: Machine compounding oraggressive polishing on abasecoat/clearcoat pain

Page 266 - Engine Overheating

Black plate (92,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-92 Vehicle CareHigh pressure car washes couldcause water to enter the vehicle.Avoid using hig

Page 267 - Operating Mode

Black plate (93,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-93Windshield and Wiper BladesClean the outside of the windshieldwith glass clean

Page 268 - Power Steering Fluid

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20112-4 Keys, Doors and WindowsSee “EXT (Exterior) LIGHTS” underVehicle Personalization onpage 5‑30 f

Page 269 - Washer Fluid

Black plate (94,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-94 Vehicle CareAt least every spring, flush thesematerials from the underbody withplain water

Page 270 - 10-24 Vehicle Care

Black plate (95,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-95Do not clean the interior using thefollowing cleaners or techniques:.Never use

Page 271 - Brake Fluid

Black plate (96,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-96 Vehicle CareLeatherLeather, and lighter colored leatherin particular, will need more frequ

Page 272 - 10-26 Vehicle Care

Black plate (97,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-97Care of Safety BeltsKeep belts clean and dry.{WARNINGDo not bleach or dye safe

Page 273 - Function Check

Black plate (98,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-98 Vehicle CareThe driver side floor mat is held inplace by two hooks.Removing and Replacing

Page 274 - Mechanism Check

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Service and Maintenance 11-1Service andMaintenanceGeneral InformationGeneral Information . . . .

Page 275 - Headlamp Aiming

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201111-2 Service and Maintenance{WARNINGPerforming maintenance work canbe dangerous. Some jobs cancau

Page 276 - Bulb Replacement

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Service and Maintenance 11-3Your dealer has trained servicetechnicians who will perform thiswork

Page 277 - Vehicle Care 10-31

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201111-4 Service and Maintenance.Body hinges and latches, keylock cylinders, folding seathardware, an

Page 278 - Taillamps, Turn Signal

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Service and Maintenance 11-5.Hood/Decklid/Liftgate/LiftglassSupport Gas Strut Service:Visually in

Page 279 - Back-Up Lamps

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-53. Insert the new battery, positiveside facing up. Replace with aCR203

Page 280 - Replacement Bulbs

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201111-6 Service and MaintenanceRecommended Fluids, Lubricants, and PartsRecommended Fluids and Lubri

Page 281 - Electrical System

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Service and Maintenance 11-7Usage Fluid/LubricantHood and Door HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Sup

Page 282 - Fuse Block

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201111-8 Service and MaintenanceMaintenance RecordsAfter the scheduled services are performed, record

Page 283 - Vehicle Care 10-37

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Service and Maintenance 11-9Maintenance Record (cont.)DateOdometerReadingServiced By Services Per

Page 284 - Instrument Panel Fuse

Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201111-10 Service and MaintenanceMaintenance Record (cont.)DateOdometerReadingServiced By Services P

Page 285 - Vehicle Care 10-39

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Technical Data 12-1Technical DataVehicle IdentificationVehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) . . . .

Page 286 - Rear Compartment Fuse

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201112-2 Technical DataVehicle DataCapacities and SpecificationsApplicationCapacitiesMetric EnglishAi

Page 287 - Vehicle Care 10-41

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Technical Data 12-3ApplicationCapacitiesMetric EnglishTransmission Fluid*6 — Speed Automatic Tran

Page 288 - Wheels and Tires

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201112-4 Technical DataEngine Drive Belt Routing2.4L L4 Engine3.6L V6 Engine

Page 289 - Winter Tires

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-1CustomerInformationCustomer InformationCustomer SatisfactionProcedure (U

Page 290 - Tire Sidewall Labeling

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20112-6 Keys, Doors and WindowsIf it is the first remote start since thevehicle has been driven, repe

Page 291 - Vehicle Care 10-45

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201113-2 Customer InformationSTEP TWO: If after contacting amember of dealership management,it appear

Page 292 - 10-46 Vehicle Care

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-3STEP THREE — CanadianOwners: In the event that you donot feel your conce

Page 293 - Tire Designations

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201113-4 Customer InformationCustomer AssistanceProcedureOwner satisfaction and goodwill arevery impo

Page 294 - Definitions

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-5See Customer Assistance Offices(U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑5 orCustomer

Page 295 - Vehicle Care 10-49

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201113-6 Customer InformationMexicoFrom Mexico City5329-0811From Other Mexico Locations01-800-466-081

Page 296 - 10-50 Vehicle Care

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-7Other Helpful LinksChevrolet — www.chevrolet.comChevrolet Merchandise —w

Page 297 - Tire Pressure

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201113-8 Customer InformationGeneral Motors of Canada alsohas a Mobility Program. Call1-800-GM-DRIVE

Page 298 - High-Speed Operation

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-9Services Provided.Emergency Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel for th

Page 299 - Tire Pressure Monitor

Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201113-10 Customer Information.Trip Interruption Benefits andAssistance: Must beover 250 kilometers

Page 300

Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-11Courtesy TransportationProgram (U.S. andCanada)To enhance your ownersh

Page 301 - Vehicle Care 10-55

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-7Door Locks{WARNINGUnlocked doors can bedangerous..Passengers, especial

Page 302 - 10-56 Vehicle Care

Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201113-12 Customer InformationCourtesy Rental VehicleThe dealer may arrange to provideyou with a cou

Page 303 - Tire Rotation

Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-13Recycled original equipment partsmay also be used for repair. Thesepar

Page 304 - 10-58 Vehicle Care

Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201113-14 Customer InformationIf a Crash OccursIf there has been an injury, callemergency services f

Page 305 - Buying New Tires

Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-15Insurance pays the bill for the repair,but you must live with the repa

Page 306 - 10-60 Vehicle Care

Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201113-16 Customer InformationCurrent and Past ModelsTechnical Service Bulletins andManuals are avai

Page 307 - Different Size Tires and

Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-17Reporting Safety Defectsto the CanadianGovernmentIf you live in Canada

Page 308 - Uniform Tire Quality

Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201113-18 Customer InformationEvent Data RecordersThis vehicle has an Event DataRecorder (EDR). The

Page 309 - Wheel Alignment and Tire

Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-19OnStar®If the vehicle is equipped with anactive OnStar system, that sy

Page 310 - Wheel Replacement

Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201113-20 Customer Information2 NOTES

Page 311 - If a Tire Goes Flat

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011INDEX i-1AAccessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3Accessory Power . .

Page 312 - 10-66 Vehicle Care

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20112-8 Keys, Doors and WindowsDelayed LockingThis feature will delay the actuallocking of the doors

Page 313 - Compressor Kit

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011i-2 INDEXBrakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24Antilock . . . . . . . . . .

Page 314 - 10-68 Vehicle Care

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011INDEX i-3Collision Damage Repair . . . . . 13-12Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . 10-83Compa

Page 315 - Vehicle Care 10-69

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011i-4 INDEXEE85 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37Electrical Equipment,Add-On

Page 316 - 10-70 Vehicle Care

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011INDEX i-5Front Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Page 317 - Vehicle Care 10-71

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011i-6 INDEXHigh-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . 10-52Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Page 318 - 10-72 Vehicle Care

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011INDEX i-7Lights (cont.)Engine CoolantTemperature Warning . . . . . . .5-20Engine Oil Pressure . .

Page 319 - Vehicle Care 10-73

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011i-8 INDEXOil (cont.)Engine Oil Life System . . . . . 10-13Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Page 320 - Storing the Tire Sealant

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011INDEX i-9Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . .

Page 321 - Tire Changing

Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011i-10 INDEXSeatsAdjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3Head Restraints . . . . . . . .

Page 322 - 10-76 Vehicle Care

Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011INDEX i-11TTachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10TaillampsTurn Signal, andStopl

Page 323 - Vehicle Care 10-77

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-9Open the rear doors to access thesecurity locks on the inside edge ofe

Page 324 - 10-78 Vehicle Care

Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011i-12 INDEXUUniform Tire QualityGrading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-62Using this

Page 325 - Vehicle Care 10-79

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011iv IntroductionUsing this ManualTo quickly locate information aboutthe vehicle, use the Index in

Page 326 - 10-80 Vehicle Care

Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20112-10 Keys, Doors and WindowsRemote Trunk ReleasePress the button located on thedriver door near

Page 327 - Vehicle Care 10-81

Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-11Vehicle SecurityThis vehicle has theft-deterrentfeatures; however, t

Page 328 - 10-82 Vehicle Care

Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20112-12 Keys, Doors and WindowsWhen an alarm event has finished,the system will re-arm itselfautoma

Page 329 - Compact Spare Tire

Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-13If the engine still does not start, andthe key appears to be undamag

Page 330 - Jump Starting

Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20112-14 Keys, Doors and WindowsPower MirrorsControls for the outside powermirrors are located on th

Page 331 - Vehicle Care 10-85

Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15to subscribe to OnStar®. See theOnStar®owner's guide for morein

Page 332 - 10-86 Vehicle Care

Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20112-16 Keys, Doors and WindowsPower WindowsThe power window switches arelocated on the armrest on

Page 333 - Vehicle Care 10-87

Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17Express Window Anti-PinchFeatureIf any object is in the path of thew

Page 334 - Recreational Vehicle

Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20112-18 Keys, Doors and WindowsSun VisorsPull the sun visor down to blockglare. Detach the sun viso

Page 335 - Vehicle Care 10-89

Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-19A deflector will automatically raisewhen the sunroof is opened. Thed

Page 336 - Appearance Care

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Introduction vVehicle Symbol ChartHere are some additional symbolsthat may be found on the vehicl

Page 337 - Vehicle Care 10-91

Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20112-20 Keys, Doors and Windows2 NOTES

Page 338 - 10-92 Vehicle Care

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-1Seats andRestraintsHead RestraintsHead Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . .

Page 339 - Vehicle Care 10-93

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20113-2 Seats and RestraintsHead RestraintsThe vehicle's front and rear seatshave adjustable hea

Page 340 - Interior Care

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-3Front SeatsSeat AdjustmentSeat Position{WARNINGYou can lose control of th

Page 341 - Vehicle Care 10-95

Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20113-4 Seats and RestraintsPower Seat Adjustment{WARNINGYou can lose control of thevehicle if you tr

Page 342 - 10-96 Vehicle Care

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-5Reclining Seatbacks{WARNINGSitting in a reclined position whenthe vehicle

Page 343 - Floor Mats

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20113-6 Seats and RestraintsManual Reclining Seatbacks{WARNINGYou can lose control of thevehicle if y

Page 344 - 10-98 Vehicle Care

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-7Power Reclining SeatbacksTo adjust a power seatback,if equipped:.Tilt the

Page 345 - Service and

Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20113-8 Seats and RestraintsRear SeatsFolding the SeatbackEither side of the seatback can befolded do

Page 346 - Scheduled

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-9{WARNINGIf either seatback is not locked, itcould move forward in a sudde

Page 347 - Service and Maintenance 11-3

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011vi Introduction2 NOTES

Page 348 - 11-4 Service and Maintenance

Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20113-10 Seats and RestraintsA few crashes are mild, and somecrashes can be so serious that evenbuck

Page 349 - Service and Maintenance 11-5

Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-11Get it up to speed. Then stop thevehicle. The rider does not stop.The p

Page 350 - 11-6 Service and Maintenance

Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20113-12 Seats and RestraintsWith safety belts, you slow down asthe vehicle does. You get more timet

Page 351 - Maintenance Replacement Parts

Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-13How to Wear Safety BeltsProperlyThis section is only for people ofadult

Page 352 - Maintenance Records

Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20113-14 Seats and RestraintsQ: What is wrong with this?A: The shoulder belt is too loose.It will no

Page 353 - Service and Maintenance 11-9

Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-15{WARNINGYou can be seriously hurt if thelap belt is too loose. In a cra

Page 354 - 11-10 Service and Maintenance

Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20113-16 Seats and RestraintsQ: What is wrong with this?A: The belt is over an armrest.{WARNINGYou c

Page 355 - Technical Data

Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-17{WARNINGYou can be seriously injured ifyou wear the shoulder belt under

Page 356 - Vehicle Data

Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20113-18 Seats and RestraintsQ: What is wrong with this?A: The belt is twisted acrossthe body.{WARNI

Page 357 - Technical Data 12-3

Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-193. Push the latch plate into thebuckle until it clicks.Pull up on the l

Page 358 - Engine Drive Belt Routing

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-1In BriefInstrument PanelInstrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Initial Drive

Page 359 - Customer

Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20113-20 Seats and RestraintsShoulder Belt Height AdjusterYour vehicle has a shoulder beltheight adj

Page 360 - 13-2 Customer Information

Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-21Rear Safety Belt ComfortGuidesThis vehicle may have rear shoulderbelt c

Page 361 - Procedure (Mexico)

Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20113-22 Seats and Restraints3. Be sure that the belt is nottwisted and it lies flat. Theelastic cor

Page 362 - 13-4 Customer Information

Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-23To remove and store the comfortguide, squeeze the belt edgestogether so

Page 363 - Offices (Mexico)

Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20113-24 Seats and RestraintsSafety System CheckNow and then, check that the safetybelt reminder lig

Page 364 - Online Owner Center

Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-25See your dealer to have the safetybelt assemblies inspected orreplaced.

Page 365 - (U.S. and Canada)

Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20113-26 Seats and RestraintsHere are the most important thingsto know about the airbag system:{WARN

Page 366 - Program (U.S. and

Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-27There is an airbag readiness lighton the instrument panel cluster,which

Page 367 - Customer Information 13-9

Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20113-28 Seats and RestraintsDriver Side shown, PassengerSide similarThe seat-mounted side impactair

Page 368 - Appointments (U.S. and

Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-29When Should an AirbagInflate?Frontal airbags are designed toinflate in

Page 369 - Courtesy Transportation

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20111-2 In BriefInstrument Panel

Page 370 - Collision Damage Repair

Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20113-30 Seats and RestraintsSeat-mounted side impact androof-rail airbags are not intended toinflat

Page 371 - Customer Information 13-13

Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-31Airbags should never be regardedas anything more than a supplementto sa

Page 372 - 13-14 Customer Information

Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20113-32 Seats and RestraintsAdditional windshield breakage mayalso occur from the right frontpassen

Page 373 - Ordering Information

Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-33The passenger sensing systemworks with sensors that are part ofthe righ

Page 374 - Reporting Safety

Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20113-34 Seats and Restraints.The system determines that asmall child is present in a childrestraint

Page 375 - Recording and

Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-354. Reinstall the child restraintfollowing the directions providedby the

Page 376 - Event Data Recorders

Black plate (36,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20113-36 Seats and RestraintsAdditional Factors AffectingSystem OperationSafety belts help keep thep

Page 377 - Customer Information 13-19

Black plate (37,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-37Adding Equipment to theAirbag-Equipped VehicleQ: Is there anything I mi

Page 378 - 13-20 Customer Information

Black plate (38,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20113-38 Seats and RestraintsIn addition, your dealer and theservice manual have informationabout th

Page 379 - INDEX i-1

Black plate (39,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-39Child RestraintsOlder ChildrenOlder children who have outgrownbooster s

Page 380

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-3A. Air Vents on page 8‑9.B. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever.See Turn and Lane-ChangeSignal

Page 381 - INDEX i-3

Black plate (40,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20113-40 Seats and RestraintsAccording to accident statistics,children and infants are safer whenpro

Page 382 - Black plate (4,1)

Black plate (41,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-41Infants and YoungChildrenEveryone in a vehicle needsprotection! This in

Page 383 - INDEX i-5

Black plate (42,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20113-42 Seats and Restraints{WARNINGNever do this.Children who are up against,or very close to, any

Page 384 - Black plate (6,1)

Black plate (43,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-43{WARNINGTo reduce the risk of neck andhead injury during a crash, infan

Page 385 - INDEX i-7

Black plate (44,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20113-44 Seats and Restraints(B) Forward-Facing Child SeatA forward-facing child seat (B)provides re

Page 386 - Black plate (8,1)

Black plate (45,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-45endangered in a crash if the childrestraint is not properly secured int

Page 387 - INDEX i-9

Black plate (46,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20113-46 Seats and RestraintsA label on your sun visor says,“Never put a rear-facing child seat inth

Page 388 - Black plate (10,1)

Black plate (47,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-47If you secure a child restraint in theleft or center rear seat usingLAT

Page 389 - INDEX i-11

Black plate (48,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20113-48 Seats and RestraintsLower Anchors andTethers for Children(LATCH System)The LATCH system hol

Page 390 - Black plate (12,1)

Black plate (49,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-49Top Tether AnchorA top tether (A, C) anchors thetop of the child restra

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