Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20112011 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual MIn Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1I
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20111-4 In BriefInitial DriveInformationThis section provides a briefoverview about some of theimport
Black plate (50,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20113-50 Seats and RestraintsTo assist you in locating the loweranchors, each rear anchor positionha
Black plate (51,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-51Securing a Child RestraintDesigned for the LATCHSystem{WARNINGIf a LATC
Black plate (52,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20113-52 Seats and RestraintsYou cannot secure three childrestraints using the LATCH anchorsin the r
Black plate (53,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-532. If the child restraint manufacturerrecommends that the top tetherbe
Black plate (54,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20113-54 Seats and RestraintsIf the position you are usinghas an adjustable headrestor head restrain
Black plate (55,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-55Replacing LATCH SystemParts After a Crash{WARNINGA crash can damage the
Black plate (56,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20113-56 Seats and RestraintsIf more than one child restraintneeds to be installed in the rearseat,
Black plate (57,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-575. To tighten the belt, push downon the child restraint, pull theshould
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
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
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
Black plate (60,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20113-60 Seats and Restraints6. To tighten the belt, push downon the child restraint, pull theshould
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Storage 4-1StorageStorage CompartmentsInstrument Panel Storage . . . . 4-1Glove Box . . . . . . .
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
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Storage 4-3Center Console StorageThe center console storage has atray and a main storage area. Pu
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20114-4 Storage2 NOTES
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-1Instruments andControlsControlsSteering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2Ste
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20115-2 Instruments and ControlsControlsSteering WheelAdjustmentThe lever is located on the left side
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
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20115-4 Instruments and ControlsThe amount of delay time variesbetween wiping cycles due to thedelay
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-5Compass VarianceThe mirror is set in zone eight. It isnecessary to ad
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20111-6 In BriefSeat AdjustmentManual SeatsSeat PositionTo adjust the seat position:1. Lift the bar u
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20115-6 Instruments and Controls4. Press the H button again untilthe clock display stops flashingto s
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-7Power OutletsAccessory power outlets can beused to plug in electrical
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
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-9Instrument ClusterEnglish shown, Metric similar
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20115-10 Instruments and ControlsSpeedometerThe speedometer shows thevehicle's speed in either
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-11MetricWhen the ignition is on, the fuelgauge shows how much fuel is
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20115-12 Instruments and ControlsMetricThis gauge shows the enginecoolant temperature. If the pointe
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-13The front passenger safety beltreminder light and chime may turnon
Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20115-14 Instruments and ControlsUnited StatesCanada and MexicoWhen the vehicle is started, thepasse
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-15Charging System LightThis light comes on briefly when theignition k
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-7To return the seatback to the uprightposition:1. Lift the lever fully withoutapplying
Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20115-16 Instruments and Controlscostly repairs not covered by thevehicle warranty. This could alsor
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
Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20115-18 Instruments and ControlsBrake System WarningLightThe vehicle brake system consistsof two hy
Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-19Antilock Brake System(ABS) Warning LightFor vehicles with the Antil
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
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
Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20115-22 Instruments and ControlsSecurity LightFor information regarding this lightand the vehicle&a
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
Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20115-24 Instruments and ControlsFUEL RANGEPress the information button untilFUEL RANGE displays. Th
Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-25In addition to the engine oil lifesystem monitoring the oil life,ad
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20111-8 In BriefLumbar AdjustmentA. Increase Lumbar SupportControlB. Decrease Lumbar SupportControlIf
Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20115-26 Instruments and ControlsBrake System MessagesBRAKE FLUIDThis message displays, while theign
Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-27Fuel System MessagesCHECK GAS CAPThis message displays if the fuelc
Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20115-28 Instruments and ControlsESC (Electroni c StabilityControl) OFFIf your vehicle has Electroni
Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-29TRACTION OFFIf your vehicle has the TractionControl System (TCS), t
Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20115-30 Instruments and ControlsVehicle ReminderMessagesICE POSSIBLEThis message displays when theo
Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-31Personalization Menu ModesOIL LIFE RESETWhen this feature is displa
Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20115-32 Instruments and ControlsUNLOCK HORNThis feature, which allows thevehicle's horn to chi
Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Instruments and Controls 5-33OFF: The doors will lockimmediately when pressing thepower lock swi
Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20115-34 Instruments and ControlsON (default): The exteriorperimeter lighting will turn on whenthe u
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Lighting 6-1LightingExterior LightingExterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1Exterior Lamps Off
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
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20116-2 LightingAUTO (Automatic HeadlampSystem): Automatically turns onthe Daytime Running Lamps duri
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Lighting 6-3.The light sensor detects daytimelight..The parking brake is released orthe vehicle i
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20116-4 LightingHazard Warning Flashers| (Hazard Warning Flasher):Press this button located on theins
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Lighting 6-5Interior LightingInstrument PanelIllumination ControlThe knob for this control is loc
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20116-6 LightingParade DimmingParade dimming is a separatelighting mode that comes on whilethe parkin
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Lighting 6-7Battery Power ProtectionThe vehicle has a battery run-downprotection feature designed
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20116-8 Lighting2 NOTES
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-1InfotainmentSystemIntroductionInfotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20117-2 Infotainment SystemTo minimize taking your eyes off theroad while driving, do the followingwh
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-3OperationRadio with CD (Base)
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20111-10 In BriefUnited StatesCanada and MexicoSee Passenger Sensing System onpage 3‑32 for importan
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
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-54. Press the softkey under thedesired Speed CompensatedVolume setting (OFF
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20117-6 Infotainment SystemEQ (Equalization): Press thisbutton to choose bass and trebleequalization
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-7Radio MessagesCalibration Error: Displays if theradio is no longer calibra
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20117-8 Infotainment SystemFinding a StationBAND: Press to choosebetween FM1, FM2, AM, or XM™(if equi
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-9Radios that have a FAV button storeradio stations as favorites, up to36 st
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20117-10 Infotainment SystemSatellite RadioXM™ Satellite Radio ServiceXM is a satellite radio servic
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
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20117-12 Infotainment SystemStoring XM ChannelsDrivers are encouraged to storeradio station while th
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-13Channel Unauth : This channel isblocked or cannot be received withyour X
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-11Steering WheelAdjustmentThe lever is located on the left sideof the steering wheel
Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20117-14 Infotainment SystemRadio ReceptionFrequency interference and staticcan occur during normal
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-15Backglass AntennaThe AM-FM antenna is integratedwith the rear window def
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
Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-17s REV (Reverse): Press and holdto reverse playback quickly within atrack
Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20117-18 Infotainment SystemRoot DirectoryThe root directory is treated as afolder. Files are stored
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
Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20117-20 Infotainment SystemWhen the scan is finished, the discbegins playing files in order byartis
Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-21Drivers are encouraged to set upany auxiliary device while thevehicle is
Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20117-22 Infotainment SystemFiles accessed from the rootdirectory of a USB device display asF1 ROOT.
Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-23Older iPod's that are not supportedcan still be used by connecting
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20111-12 In BriefExterior LightingP: Briefly turn to this position tomanually turn the automatic lam
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
Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-25> (Shuffle Off): Press thesoftkey below2 to turn shuffleoff. This is
Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20117-26 Infotainment System.See “Storing and Deleting PhoneNumbers” in this section formore informa
Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-27PairingA Bluetooth cell phone must bepaired to the Bluetooth system andt
Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20117-28 Infotainment SystemListing All Paired and ConnectedPhonesThe system can list all cell phone
Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Infotainment System 7-29Using the “Store” Command1. Press and holdb g fortwo seconds.2. Say “Sto
Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20117-30 Infotainment SystemDigit Dial: This command allows aphone number to be dialed byentering th
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
Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20117-32 Infotainment SystemVoice Pass-ThruVoice pass‐thru allows access to thevoice recognition com
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Climate Controls 8-1Climate ControlsClimate Control SystemsClimate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-13Climate ControlsA. Fan ControlB. Air RecirculationC. Temperature ControlD. Outside
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20118-2 Climate ControlsOperationTemperature Control: Turnclockwise or counterclockwise toincrease or
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
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20118-4 Climate ControlsRear Window DefoggerThe rear window defogger uses awarming grid to remove fog
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Climate Controls 8-5Automatic Climate Control SystemFor vehicles with this system, the heating, c
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
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Climate Controls 8-7windshield. The air conditioningindicator light blinks three times ifthe comp
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20118-8 Climate ControlsWhen the weather is cool or damp,operating the system in recirculationfor ext
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
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20118-10 Climate Controls2 NOTES
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-1Driving andOperatingDriving InformationDefensive Driving . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20112011 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual MService and Maintenance . . . 11-1General Information . . . .
Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20111-14 In BriefAutomatic Climate Control System (If Equipped)A. Fan ControlB. Air ConditioningC. A
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20119-2 Driving and OperatingDriving InformationDefensive DrivingDefensive driving means “alwaysexpec
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-3Police records show that almost40 percent of all motorvehicle-related de
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20119-4 Driving and OperatingAnd, of course, actual stoppingdistances vary greatly with thesurface of
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-5Steering TipsIt is important to take curves at areasonable speed.Tractio
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20119-6 Driving and OperatingOff-Road RecoveryThe vehicle's right wheels can dropoff the edge of
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-7While driving on a surface withreduced traction, try to avoidsudden stee
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20119-8 Driving and OperatingOther Rainy Weather TipsBesides slowing down, other wetweather driving t
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-9{WARNINGCoasting downhill in N (Neutral)or with the ignition off isdange
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20119-10 Driving and OperatingBlizzard ConditionsBeing stuck in snow can be aserious situation. Stay
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-11feel really uncomfortable from thecold. Moving about to keep warmalso
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-15TransmissionDriver Shift Control (DSC)This position allows you to changegears simil
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20119-12 Driving and OperatingVehicle Load LimitsIt is very important to know howmuch weight the veh
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-13Rating (GAWR) for the front andrear axle. See “CertificationLabel” lat
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.
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-15occupants, fuel, and cargo.Never exceed the GVWR forthe vehicle, or th
Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20119-16 Driving and OperatingStarting andOperatingNew Vehicle Break-InNotice: The vehicle does notn
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
Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20119-18 Driving and OperatingStarting the EngineMove the shift lever to P (Park) orN (Neutral). The
Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-19Before adding electricalequipment, check with yourdealer. If you do no
Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20119-20 Driving and OperatingRetained AccessoryPower (RAP)These vehicle accessories can beused for
Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-21Leaving the Vehicle with theEngine Running{WARNINGIt can be dangerous
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
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
Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-23WARNING (Continued).There are holes or openingsin the vehicle body fro
Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20119-24 Driving and OperatingAutomaticTransmissionThe automatic transmission has ashift lever locat
Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-25N (Neutral): In this position, theengine does not connect with thewhee
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
Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-27BrakesAntilock BrakeSystem (ABS)This vehicle has the Antilock BrakeSys
Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20119-28 Driving and OperatingParking BrakeTo set the parking brake, push downthe parking brake peda
Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-29Ride Control SystemsTraction ControlSystem (TCS)The vehicle may have a
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
Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-31Electronic StabilityControl (ESC)The vehicle has an ElectronicStabilit
Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-17Satellite RadioXM is a satellite radio service basedin the 48 contiguous United Sta
Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20119-32 Driving and OperatingThe ESC/TCS button is located onthe instrument panel.The traction cont
Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-33{WARNINGCruise control can be dangerouswhere you cannot drive safely a
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
Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-35FuelUse of the recommended fuelis an important part of the propermaint
Black plate (36,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20119-36 Driving and Operatingaudible knocking noise, commonlyreferred to as spark knock, might behe
Black plate (37,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-37regulations. To help keep fuelinjectors and intake valves cleanand avo
Black plate (38,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20119-38 Driving and OperatingMany service stations will not havean 85% ethanol fuel (E85) pumpavail
Black plate (39,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-39Filling the Tank{WARNINGFuel vapor burns violently and afuel fire can
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.
Black plate (41,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-41WARNING (Continued).Bring the fill nozzle in contactwith the inside of
Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20111-18 In BriefSteering Wheel ControlsIf equipped, some audio controlscan be adjusted using the co
Black plate (42,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20119-42 Driving and OperatingDriving Characteristicsand Towing Tips{WARNINGThe driver can lose cont
Black plate (43,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-43Driving with a TrailerTowing a trailer requires experience.Get familia
Black plate (44,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20119-44 Driving and OperatingTurn Signals When Towing aTrailerThe turn signal indicatorson the inst
Black plate (45,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-454. Reapply the brake pedal. Thenapply the parking brake and shiftinto
Black plate (46,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20119-46 Driving and OperatingMaximum trailer weight is calculatedassuming only the driver is in the
Black plate (47,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Driving and Operating 9-47Towing EquipmentHitchesUse the correct hitch equipment.See your dealer
Black plate (48,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20119-48 Driving and Operating2 NOTES
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-1Vehicle CareGeneral InformationGeneral Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2Calif
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-2 Vehicle CareWhen It Is Time for NewTires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-59Bu
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-3California Proposition65 WarningMost motor vehicles, including thisone, contain
Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-19Driver InformationCenter (DIC)The DIC display is located at thebottom of the instru
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-4 Vehicle CareGM Accessories are designed tocomplement and function with othersystems on the v
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
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-6 Vehicle CareEngine Compartment Overview2.4 L L4 Engine
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
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-8 Vehicle Care3.6 L V6 Engine
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
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
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-11Selecting the Right Engine OilSelecting the right engine oildepends on both th
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-12 Vehicle CareCold Temperature Operation: In anarea of extreme cold, where thetemperature fa
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-13Engine Oil Life SystemWhen to Change Engine OilThis vehicle has a computer sys
Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20111-20 In BriefPerformance andMaintenanceTraction ControlSystem (TCS)The traction control system l
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
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-15To inspect or replace the engine aircleaner/filter:1. Remove the spring clamps
Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-16 Vehicle CareCooling SystemThe cooling system allows theengine to maintain the correctworki
Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-17What to Use{WARNINGAdding only plain water or someother liquid to the cooling
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
Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-191. Remove the coolant surge tankpressure cap when the coolingsystem, including
Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-20 Vehicle CareEngine OverheatingThe vehicle has several indicatorsto warn of engine overheat
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.
Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-22 Vehicle CarePower Steering FluidSee Engine Compartment Overviewon page 10‑6 for reservoir
Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-23Washer FluidWhat to UseWhen windshield washer fluid isneeded, be sure to read
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
Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-24 Vehicle CareBrakesThis vehicle has disc brakes. Discbrake pads have built-in wearindicator
Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-25Brake FluidThe brake master cylinder reservoiris filled with DOT 3 brake fluid
Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-26 Vehicle CareAlways clean the brake fluidreservoir cap and the area aroundthe cap before re
Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-27Starter Switch Check{WARNINGWhen you are doing thisinspection, the vehicle cou
Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-28 Vehicle CareIgnition TransmissionLock CheckWhile parked, and with the parkingbrake set, tr
Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-29Wiper Blade ReplacementWindshield wiper blades should beinspected for wear or
Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-30 Vehicle CareBulb ReplacementFor the proper type of replacementbulbs, see Replacement Bulbs
Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-312. Remove the two rearconvenience net hooks holdingthe trunk trim and move the
Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-32 Vehicle CareTaillamps, Turn Signal,and Stoplamps (LTZ)A. Back‐up LampB. Stoplamp, Taillamp
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
Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20111-22 In Brief.When road and weatherconditions are appropriate, usecruise control..Always follow
Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-34 Vehicle Care4. Turn the bulb socket (B)counterclockwise to remove fromthe lamp assembly.5.
Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-35Electrical SystemElectrical SystemOverloadThe vehicle has fuses and circuitbre
Black plate (36,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-36 Vehicle CareTo identify and check fuses, circuitbreakers, and relays, see EngineCompartmen
Black plate (37,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-37Fuses Usage7Left HeadlampLow-Beam8 Horn9Right HeadlampLow-Beam10 Front Fog Lam
Black plate (38,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-38 Vehicle CareFuses Usage55 DC/AC Inverter56Antilock BrakeSystem BATTRelays Usage28 Cooling
Black plate (39,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-39The vehicle may not be equippedwith all of the fuses, relays andfeatures shown
Black plate (40,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-40 Vehicle CareFuses UsageSTRG WHLILLUMSteering WheelIlluminationNOTINSTALLEDNot UsedRADIO Au
Black plate (41,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-41The vehicle may not be equippedwith all of the fuses, relays, andfeatures show
Black plate (42,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-42 Vehicle CareFuses Usage22 Trunk Release23 Rear Defog24 Heated Mirrors25 Fuel PumpRelays Us
Black plate (43,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-43WARNING (Continued).Underinflated tires pose thesame danger as overloadedtires
Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-23OnStar®For vehicles with an active OnStarsubscription, OnStar uses severalinnovativ
Black plate (44,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-44 Vehicle CareSee your dealer for detailsregarding winter tire availability andproper tire s
Black plate (45,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-45Passenger (P‐Metric) Tire Example(A) Tire Size : The tire size is acombination
Black plate (46,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-46 Vehicle Care(G) Maximum Cold InflationLoad Limit: Maximum load thatcan be carried and them
Black plate (47,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-47(G) TPC Spec (TirePerformance CriteriaSpecification): Originalequipment tires
Black plate (48,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-48 Vehicle CareTire Terminology andDefinitionsAir Pressure : The amount ofair inside the tire
Black plate (49,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-49GAWR RR : Gross Axle WeightRating for the rear axle. SeeVehicle Load Limits on
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
Black plate (51,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-51Tire PressureTires need the correct amount ofair pressure to operateeffectivel
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
Black plate (53,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-53Tire Pressure MonitorSystemThe Tire Pressure Monitor System(TPMS) uses radio a
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Introduction iiiThe names, logos, emblems,slogans, vehicle model names, andvehicle body designs a
Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20111-24 In Briefhardware. The vehicle has to have aworking electrical system andadequate battery po
Black plate (54,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-54 Vehicle CareFederal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) andIndustry CanadaSee Radio Frequency S
Black plate (55,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-55Notice: Tire sealant materials arenot all the same. A non-approvedtire sealant
Black plate (56,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-56 Vehicle Care.Operating electronic devices orbeing near facilities using radiowave frequenc
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
Black plate (58,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-58 Vehicle CareAny time you notice unusualwear, rotate the tires as soon aspossible and check
Black plate (59,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-59When It Is Time for NewTiresFactors such as maintenance,temperatures, driving
Black plate (60,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-60 Vehicle CareGM's exclusive TPC Specsystem considers over a dozencritical specificatio
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
Black plate (62,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-62 Vehicle CareUniform Tire QualityGradingQuality grades can be foundwhere applicable on the
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
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-1Keys, Doors andWindowsKeys and LocksKeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (64,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-64 Vehicle CareWheel ReplacementReplace any wheel that is bent,cracked, or badly rusted orcor
Black plate (65,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-65Tire Chains{WARNINGDo not use tire chains. There isnot enough clearance. Tire
Black plate (66,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-66 Vehicle CareAA rear blowout, particularly on acurve, acts much like a skid andmay require
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
Black plate (68,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-68 Vehicle Care{WARNINGOverinflating a tire could causethe tire to rupture and you orothers c
Black plate (69,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-69Tire SealantRead and follow the safe handlinginstructions on the label adhered
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
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.
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
Black plate (73,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-736. Plug the power plug (G) into theaccessory power outlet in thevehicle. Unplu
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20112-2 Keys, Doors and WindowsKeys and LocksKeys{WARNINGLeaving children in a vehicle withthe igniti
Black plate (74,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-74 Vehicle CareRemoval and Installation of theSealant CanisterTo remove the sealant canister:
Black plate (75,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-75Tire ChangingRemoving the Spare Tire andToolsThe equipment you will need is in
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
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
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
Black plate (79,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-7913. Lower the vehicle by turningthe wrench counterclockwise.Lower the jack com
Black plate (80,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-80 Vehicle CareStoring a Flat Tire and Tools{WARNINGStoring a jack, a tire, or otherequipment
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
Black plate (82,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-82 Vehicle CareStoring the Spare Tire andTools{WARNINGStoring a jack, a tire, or otherequipme
Black plate (83,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-836. Place the compact spare into thetire compartment with the stowbolt going th
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-3.Check the transmitter's battery.See “Battery Replacement” lateri
Black plate (84,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-84 Vehicle CareJump StartingFor more information about thevehicle battery, see Battery onpage
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
Black plate (86,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-86 Vehicle CareDo not connect positive (+) tonegative (−) or you will get ashort that would d
Black plate (87,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-87Notice: If the jumper cables areconnected or removed in thewrong order, electr
Black plate (88,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-88 Vehicle CareTowingTowing the VehicleNotice: To avoid damage, thedisabled vehicle should be
Black plate (89,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-89Dinghy TowingWhen dinghy towing, the vehicleshould be run at the beginning ofe
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
Black plate (91,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-91Notice: Machine compounding oraggressive polishing on abasecoat/clearcoat pain
Black plate (92,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-92 Vehicle CareHigh pressure car washes couldcause water to enter the vehicle.Avoid using hig
Black plate (93,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-93Windshield and Wiper BladesClean the outside of the windshieldwith glass clean
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20112-4 Keys, Doors and WindowsSee “EXT (Exterior) LIGHTS” underVehicle Personalization onpage 5‑30 f
Black plate (94,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-94 Vehicle CareAt least every spring, flush thesematerials from the underbody withplain water
Black plate (95,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Vehicle Care 10-95Do not clean the interior using thefollowing cleaners or techniques:.Never use
Black plate (96,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201110-96 Vehicle CareLeatherLeather, and lighter colored leatherin particular, will need more frequ
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
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
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Service and Maintenance 11-1Service andMaintenanceGeneral InformationGeneral Information . . . .
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201111-2 Service and Maintenance{WARNINGPerforming maintenance work canbe dangerous. Some jobs cancau
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Service and Maintenance 11-3Your dealer has trained servicetechnicians who will perform thiswork
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201111-4 Service and Maintenance.Body hinges and latches, keylock cylinders, folding seathardware, an
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Service and Maintenance 11-5.Hood/Decklid/Liftgate/LiftglassSupport Gas Strut Service:Visually in
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-53. Insert the new battery, positiveside facing up. Replace with aCR203
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201111-6 Service and MaintenanceRecommended Fluids, Lubricants, and PartsRecommended Fluids and Lubri
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Service and Maintenance 11-7Usage Fluid/LubricantHood and Door HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Sup
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201111-8 Service and MaintenanceMaintenance RecordsAfter the scheduled services are performed, record
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Service and Maintenance 11-9Maintenance Record (cont.)DateOdometerReadingServiced By Services Per
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201111-10 Service and MaintenanceMaintenance Record (cont.)DateOdometerReadingServiced By Services P
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Technical Data 12-1Technical DataVehicle IdentificationVehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) . . . .
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201112-2 Technical DataVehicle DataCapacities and SpecificationsApplicationCapacitiesMetric EnglishAi
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Technical Data 12-3ApplicationCapacitiesMetric EnglishTransmission Fluid*6 — Speed Automatic Tran
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201112-4 Technical DataEngine Drive Belt Routing2.4L L4 Engine3.6L V6 Engine
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-1CustomerInformationCustomer InformationCustomer SatisfactionProcedure (U
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
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201113-2 Customer InformationSTEP TWO: If after contacting amember of dealership management,it appear
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-3STEP THREE — CanadianOwners: In the event that you donot feel your conce
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201113-4 Customer InformationCustomer AssistanceProcedureOwner satisfaction and goodwill arevery impo
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-5See Customer Assistance Offices(U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑5 orCustomer
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201113-6 Customer InformationMexicoFrom Mexico City5329-0811From Other Mexico Locations01-800-466-081
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-7Other Helpful LinksChevrolet — www.chevrolet.comChevrolet Merchandise —w
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201113-8 Customer InformationGeneral Motors of Canada alsohas a Mobility Program. Call1-800-GM-DRIVE
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-9Services Provided.Emergency Fuel Delivery:Delivery of enough fuel for th
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201113-10 Customer Information.Trip Interruption Benefits andAssistance: Must beover 250 kilometers
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-11Courtesy TransportationProgram (U.S. andCanada)To enhance your ownersh
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-7Door Locks{WARNINGUnlocked doors can bedangerous..Passengers, especial
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201113-12 Customer InformationCourtesy Rental VehicleThe dealer may arrange to provideyou with a cou
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-13Recycled original equipment partsmay also be used for repair. Thesepar
Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201113-14 Customer InformationIf a Crash OccursIf there has been an injury, callemergency services f
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
Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201113-16 Customer InformationCurrent and Past ModelsTechnical Service Bulletins andManuals are avai
Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-17Reporting Safety Defectsto the CanadianGovernmentIf you live in Canada
Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201113-18 Customer InformationEvent Data RecordersThis vehicle has an Event DataRecorder (EDR). The
Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Customer Information 13-19OnStar®If the vehicle is equipped with anactive OnStar system, that sy
Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201113-20 Customer Information2 NOTES
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011INDEX i-1AAccessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3Accessory Power . .
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20112-8 Keys, Doors and WindowsDelayed LockingThis feature will delay the actuallocking of the doors
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011i-2 INDEXBrakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24Antilock . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011INDEX i-3Collision Damage Repair . . . . . 13-12Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . 10-83Compa
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011i-4 INDEXEE85 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-37Electrical Equipment,Add-On
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011INDEX i-5Front Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011i-6 INDEXHigh-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . 10-52Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011INDEX i-7Lights (cont.)Engine CoolantTemperature Warning . . . . . . .5-20Engine Oil Pressure . .
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011i-8 INDEXOil (cont.)Engine Oil Life System . . . . . 10-13Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011INDEX i-9Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011i-10 INDEXSeatsAdjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3Head Restraints . . . . . . . .
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011INDEX i-11TTachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10TaillampsTurn Signal, andStopl
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
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011i-12 INDEXUUniform Tire QualityGrading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-62Using this
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011iv IntroductionUsing this ManualTo quickly locate information aboutthe vehicle, use the Index in
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20112-10 Keys, Doors and WindowsRemote Trunk ReleasePress the button located on thedriver door near
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-11Vehicle SecurityThis vehicle has theft-deterrentfeatures; however, t
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
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
Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20112-14 Keys, Doors and WindowsPower MirrorsControls for the outside powermirrors are located on th
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-15to subscribe to OnStar®. See theOnStar®owner's guide for morein
Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20112-16 Keys, Doors and WindowsPower WindowsThe power window switches arelocated on the armrest on
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
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
Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Keys, Doors and Windows 2-19A deflector will automatically raisewhen the sunroof is opened. Thed
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Introduction vVehicle Symbol ChartHere are some additional symbolsthat may be found on the vehicl
Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20112-20 Keys, Doors and Windows2 NOTES
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-1Seats andRestraintsHead RestraintsHead Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20113-2 Seats and RestraintsHead RestraintsThe vehicle's front and rear seatshave adjustable hea
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-3Front SeatsSeat AdjustmentSeat Position{WARNINGYou can lose control of th
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20113-4 Seats and RestraintsPower Seat Adjustment{WARNINGYou can lose control of thevehicle if you tr
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-5Reclining Seatbacks{WARNINGSitting in a reclined position whenthe vehicle
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20113-6 Seats and RestraintsManual Reclining Seatbacks{WARNINGYou can lose control of thevehicle if y
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-7Power Reclining SeatbacksTo adjust a power seatback,if equipped:.Tilt the
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20113-8 Seats and RestraintsRear SeatsFolding the SeatbackEither side of the seatback can befolded do
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
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011vi Introduction2 NOTES
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
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
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
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-13How to Wear Safety BeltsProperlyThis section is only for people ofadult
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
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
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
Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-17{WARNINGYou can be seriously injured ifyou wear the shoulder belt under
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
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
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011In Brief 1-1In BriefInstrument PanelInstrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Initial Drive
Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20113-20 Seats and RestraintsShoulder Belt Height AdjusterYour vehicle has a shoulder beltheight adj
Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-21Rear Safety Belt ComfortGuidesThis vehicle may have rear shoulderbelt c
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
Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-23To remove and store the comfortguide, squeeze the belt edgestogether so
Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20113-24 Seats and RestraintsSafety System CheckNow and then, check that the safetybelt reminder lig
Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-25See your dealer to have the safetybelt assemblies inspected orreplaced.
Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20113-26 Seats and RestraintsHere are the most important thingsto know about the airbag system:{WARN
Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-27There is an airbag readiness lighton the instrument panel cluster,which
Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20113-28 Seats and RestraintsDriver Side shown, PassengerSide similarThe seat-mounted side impactair
Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-29When Should an AirbagInflate?Frontal airbags are designed toinflate in
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20111-2 In BriefInstrument Panel
Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20113-30 Seats and RestraintsSeat-mounted side impact androof-rail airbags are not intended toinflat
Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-31Airbags should never be regardedas anything more than a supplementto sa
Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20113-32 Seats and RestraintsAdditional windshield breakage mayalso occur from the right frontpassen
Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-33The passenger sensing systemworks with sensors that are part ofthe righ
Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20113-34 Seats and Restraints.The system determines that asmall child is present in a childrestraint
Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-354. Reinstall the child restraintfollowing the directions providedby the
Black plate (36,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20113-36 Seats and RestraintsAdditional Factors AffectingSystem OperationSafety belts help keep thep
Black plate (37,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-37Adding Equipment to theAirbag-Equipped VehicleQ: Is there anything I mi
Black plate (38,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20113-38 Seats and RestraintsIn addition, your dealer and theservice manual have informationabout th
Black plate (39,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-39Child RestraintsOlder ChildrenOlder children who have outgrownbooster s
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
Black plate (40,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20113-40 Seats and RestraintsAccording to accident statistics,children and infants are safer whenpro
Black plate (41,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-41Infants and YoungChildrenEveryone in a vehicle needsprotection! This in
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
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
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
Black plate (45,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011Seats and Restraints 3-45endangered in a crash if the childrestraint is not properly secured int
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
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
Black plate (48,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20113-48 Seats and RestraintsLower Anchors andTethers for Children(LATCH System)The LATCH system hol
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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