Table Of Contents - Chevrolet 2010 Malibu Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Safety Warnings And Symbols4
Vehicle Symbols4
Vehicle Symbol Chart5
In Brief Contents7
Instrument Panel8
Initial Drive Information10
Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System10
Remote Vehicle Start10
Starting The Vehicle10
Door Locks11
Canceling A Remote Start11
Manual Locks11
Trunk Release11
Windows12
Seat Adjustment12
Manual Seat12
Power Seats13
Power Reclining Seatbacks13
Power Lumbar Adjustment14
Second Row Seats14
Heated Seats15
Safety Belt15
Sensing System For Passenger Airbag16
Mirror Adjustment16
Exterior Mirrors16
Steering Wheel Adjustment17
Interior Mirror17
Interior Lighting18
Exterior Lighting18
Dome Lamps18
Reading Lamps18
Windshield Wiper/Washer19
Climate Controls20
Climate Control System20
Automatic Climate Control System20
Vehicle Features21
Radio(S)21
Storing A Favorite Station21
Radio With Cd (Mp3) And Usb Port21
Setting The Clock22
Satellite Radio22
Portable Audio Devices (Auxiliary Input Or Usb Port)22
Steering Wheel Controls23
Bluetooth23
Driver Information Center (Dic)24
Vehicle Personalization24
Cruise Control25
Power Outlets25
Universal Remote System25
Performance And Maintenance26
Traction Control System (Tcs)26
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)26
Tire Pressure Monitor27
Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit27
Engine Oil Life System27
Resetting The Oil Life System28
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)28
Driving For Better Fuel Economy28
Onstar29
Automatic Crash Response29
How Onstar Service Works29
Onstar Steering Wheel Controls31
Your Responsibility31
Seats And Restraint System Contents33
Head Restraints34
Front Seats36
Manual Seats36
Power Lumbar37
Reclining Seatbacks38
Manual Reclining Seatbacks38
Rear Seats41
Power Lift Seat41
Split Folding Rear Seat41
Safety Belts43
Why Safety Belts Work44
Questions And Answers About Safety Belts47
How To Wear Safety Belts Properly48
Lap-Shoulder Belt57
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster59
Safety Belt Pretensioners59
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides60
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy63
Safety Belt Extender63
Child Restraints64
Older Children64
Infants And Young Children67
Child Restraint Systems71
Securing An Add-On Child Restraint In The Vehicle72
Securing The Child Within The Child Restraint72
Where To Put The Restraint72
Configurations For Use Of Child Restraints74
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children (Latch)75
Top Tether Anchor76
Lower Anchor And Top Tether Anchor Locations77
Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System78
Securing A Child Restraint In A Rear Seat Position82
Securing A Child Restraint In The Right Front Seat Position84
Airbag System88
Where Are The Airbags?91
When Should An Airbag Inflate?93
What Makes An Airbag Inflate?95
How Does An Airbag Restrain?95
What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates?96
Passenger Sensing System98
If The On Indicator Is Lit For A Child Restraint101
If The Off Indicator Is Lit For An Adult-Size Occupant102
Additional Factors Affecting System Operation103
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle104
Adding Equipment To Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle105
Restraint System Check106
Airbags106
Replacing Restraints System Parts After A Crash107
Features And Controls Contents109
Keys111
Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation112
Programming Transmitters To The Vehicle114
Battery Replacement114
Remote Start Ready116
Doors And Locks117
Power Door Locks118
Door Ajar Reminder118
Delayed Locking118
Programmable Automatic Door Locks118
Rear Door Security Locks119
Lockout Protection119
Trunk120
Remote Trunk Release121
Trunk Assist Handle121
Emergency Trunk Release Handle122
Power Windows123
Express-Down Window123
Express-Up Window124
Programming The Power Windows124
Express Window Anti-Pinch Feature124
Express Window Anti-Pinch Override124
Theft-Deterrent Systems125
Window Lockout125
Sun Visors125
Content Theft-Deterrent125
Disarming The System126
How To System Alarm Is Activated126
How To Turn Off The System Alarm126
How To Detect A Tamper Condition126
Pass-Key Iii+ Electronic Immobilizer127
Pass-Key Iii+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation127
Starting And Operation Your Vehicle128
New Vehicle Break-In128
Ignition Positions129
Retained Accessory Power (Rap)130
Starting The Engine130
Starting Procedure130
Engine Coolant Heater131
To Use The Engine Coolant Heater132
Automatic Transmission Operation (Six Speed Transmission)133
Driver Shift Control (Dsc)135
Automatic Transmission Operation (Four Speed Transmission)136
Second Or Third Gear Start Feature136
Parking Brake139
Shifting Into Park140
Leaving The Vehicle With The Engine Running140
Torque Lock141
Shifting Out Of Park141
Parking Over Things That Burn141
Engine Exhaust142
Running The Vehicle While Parked143
Mirrors144
Compass144
Manual Rearview Mirror144
Automatic Dimmer Rearview Mirror144
Compass Calibration145
Compass Variance145
Outside Power Mirrors146
Outside Heated Mirrors146
Universal Home Remote System Operation (With Three Round Led)147
Programming Universal Home Remote - Rolling Code148
Programming Universal Home Remote - Fixed Code149
Example Of Eight Dip Switches With Two Positions150
Example Of Eight Dip Switches With Three Positions151
Storage Areas153
Using Universal Home Remote153
Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons153
Cupholders153
Instrument Panel Storage154
Front Storage Area154
Center Console Storage154
Driver Storage Compartment154
Sunroof155
Instrument Panel Contents157
Instrument Panel Overview159
Hazard Warning Flashers159
Horn159
Tilt And Telescopic Steering Wheel159
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever160
Turn And Lane-Change Signals160
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer161
Flash-To-Pass161
Windshield Wipers161
Windshield Washer162
Setting Cruise Control163
Resuming A Set Speed164
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control164
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control165
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control165
Using Cruise Control On Hills165
Ending Cruise Control165
Headlamps166
Headlamps On Reminder166
Headlamps Off In Park166
Delayed Headlamps167
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)167
Automatic Headlamp System167
Fog Lamps168
Instrument Panel Brightness168
Entry/Exit Lighting169
Parade Dimming169
Electric Power Management169
Battery Run-Down Protection170
Accessory Power Outlet(S)171
Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current172
Operation173
Temperature Control173
Maximum Air Coditioning174
Rear Window Defogger175
Remote Start Climate Control Operation176
Automatic Operation177
Manual Operation178
Warninf Lights, Gauges And Indicators181
Outlet Adjustment181
Operation Tips181
Instrument Panel Cluster182
Speedometer And Odometer183
Safety Belt Reminders183
Trip Odometer183
Safety Belt Reminder Light183
Airbag Readiness Light184
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator185
Charging System Light186
Brake System Warning Light186
Antilock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light187
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)/Traction Control System (Tcs) Indicator/ Warning Light188
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light189
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge189
Tire Pressure Light190
When The Light Is On Steady190
When The Light Flashes First And Then Is On Steady190
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light190
Light Flashing191
Light On Steady192
Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs193
Oil Pressure Light193
Security Light194
Cruise Control Light194
Highbeam On Light194
Fuel Gauge195
Dic Operation And Displays196
Information Modes196
Outside Air Temperature196
Fuel Range197
Mpg(L/100 Km) Avg (Average)197
Odometer197
Mpg(L/100 Km) Inst (Instantaneous)198
Av (Average) Speed198
Oil Life198
Tire Pressure198
Dic Warnings And Messages199
Auto Lights Off And On199
Brake Fluid199
Change Oil Soon199
Cruise Engaged200
Eng (Engine) Pwr (Power) Reduced200
Esc (Electronic Stability Control) Active200
Esc (Electronic Stability Control) Off200
Ice Possible201
Key Fob Batt (Battery) Low201
Low Fuel201
Low Traction201
Service Esc (Electronic Stability Control)202
Service Traction202
Svc (Service) Tire Monitor202
Tire Low Add Air203
Traction Off203
Trunk Ajar203
Dic Vehicle Personalization203
Entering Personalization Menu204
Personalization Menu Modes204
Oil Life Reset204
Units204
Remote Start205
Lock Horn205
Unlock Horn205
Light Flash206
Delay Lock206
Auto Unlk (Unlock)207
Unlk (Unlock)207
Ext (Exterior) Lights207
Audio System(S)208
Language208
Exiting Personalization Menu208
Without Date Display209
Am/Fm Base Radio With A Single Cd Player209
With Date Display210
Radio With Cd (Mp3) And Usb Port And Radio With Single Cd (Mp3) Player210
Radio With Cd (Base)211
Radio With Cd (Mp3) And Usb Port Shown211
Radio Data System (Rds)212
Playing The Radio212
Finding A Station212
Storing Radio Stations213
Storing A Radio Station As A Favorite213
Storing A Radio Station As A Preset215
Setting The Tone (Bass/Midrange/Treble)215
Adjusting The Speakers (Balance/Fade)216
Finding A Category (Cat) Station (Xm Satellite Radio Service Only)217
Radio Messages217
Xm Satellite Radio Service218
Loading A Cd218
Ejecting A Cd218
Playing A Cd218
Playing An Mp3 Cd-R Or Cd-Rw Disc219
Cd Messages219
Care Of Cds220
Care Of The Cd Player220
Using The Auxiliary Input Jack220
Using The Usb Port221
Using An Mp3221
Usb Support Devices221
Format221
Cd-R Or Cd-Rw Supported File And Folder Structure222
Usb Supported File And Folder Structure222
Root Directory222
Order Of Play222
File System And Naming223
Preprogrammed Playlists223
Playing A Cd-R Or Cd-Rw Mp3223
Connecting A Usb Storage Device Or Ipod225
Using The Radio To Control A Usb Storage Device Or Ipod225
Using Softkeys To Control A Usb Storage Device Or Ipod226
Repeat Functionality227
Xm Radio Messages228
Shuffle Functionality228
Voice Recognition230
Audio System230
Bluetooth Controls230
Pairing230
Pairing A Phone231
Listing All Paired And Connected Phones231
Deleting A Paired Phone232
Linking To A Different Phone232
Storing Name Tags232
Using The Store Command232
Using The Digit Store Command233
Using The Directory Command234
Deleting Name Tags234
Using The Delete Command234
Using The Delete All Name Tags Command234
Making A Call235
Using The Dial Command235
Using The Digit Dial Command235
Using The Call Command236
Using The Re-Dial Command236
Receiving A Call236
Call Waiting236
Three-Way Calling237
Muting A Call237
Transferring A Call237
To Transfer Audio To The Cell Phone237
To Transfer Audio To The In-Vehicle Bluetooth System238
Voice Pass-Thru238
Dual Tone Multifrequency (Dtmf) Tones238
Sending A Number During A Call238
Sending A Stored Name Tag During A Call239
Clearing The System239
Other Information239
Theft-Deterrent Feature239
Audio Steering Wheel Controls240
Radio Reception241
Am241
Fm Stereo241
Cellular Phone Usage241
Backglass Antenna242
Xm Satellite Radio Antenna System242
Chime Level Adjustment242
Driving Your Vehicle Contents243
Defensive Driving244
Drunk Driving244
Control Of A Vehicle245
Braking245
Antilock Brake System (Abs)246
Using Abs247
Braking In Emergencies247
Traction Control Operation250
Steering251
Electric Power Steering251
Hydraulic Power Steering251
Steering Tips251
Steering In Emergencies252
Off-Road Recovery253
Passing253
Loss Of Control253
Skidding254
Driving At Night254
Driving In Rain And On Wet Roads255
Hydroplaning255
Other Rainy Weather Tips256
Before Leaving On A Long Trip256
Highway Hypnosis256
Hill And Mountain Roads256
Winter Driving257
Driving On Snow Or Ice257
Blizzard Conditions258
If Vehicle Is Stuck In Sand, Mud, Ice Or Snow259
Rocking Vehicle To Get It Out260
Loading The Vehicle260
Tire And Loading Information Label261
Label Example261
Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit262
Certification Label264
Towing The Vehicle266
Recreational Vehicle Towing266
Dinghy Towing267
Dolly Towing268
Towing A Trailer269
Pulling A Trailer270
Weight Of The Trailer271
Weight Of The Trailer Tongue271
Total Weight On The Vehicle's Tires272
Hitches272
Safety Chains272
Trailer Brakes272
Driving With A Trailer273
Following Distance273
Backing Up273
Making Turns273
Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer274
Driving On Grades274
Parking On Hills274
Leaving After Parking On A Hill275
Maintenance When Trailer Towing275
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing275
Changing A Tire When Trailer Towing275
Service And Appearance Care Contents277
Overheated Engine Protection277
Accessories And Modifications279
Doing Your Own Service Work280
Adding Equipment To The Outside Of The Vehicle281
Fuel281
Gasoline Octane282
Gasoline Specifications282
California Fuel282
Additives283
Fuels In Foreign Countries285
Filling The Tank286
Filling A Portable Fuel Container288
Checking Things Under The Hood288
Hood Release289
Engine Compartment Overview290
Checking Engine Oil295
When To Add Engine Oil296
What Kind Of Engine Oil To Use297
Cold Temperature Operation297
Engine Oil Additives/Egine Oil Flushes298
When To Change Engine Oil298
How To Reset The Engine Oil Life System299
What To Do With Used Oil299
When To Inspect The Engine Air Cleaner/Filter300
How To Inspect The Engine Air Cleaner/Filter300
Automatic Transmission Fluid302
Cooling System302
Engine Coolant303
What To Use304
Checking Coolant305
How To Add Coolant To The Recovery Tank305
How To Add Coolant To The Radiator306
Engine Overheating307
If Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment308
If No Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment308
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode309
Power Steering Fluid309
When To Check Power Steering Fluid310
How To Check Power Steering Fluid310
Windshield Washer Fluid311
Adding Washer Fluid311
Brakes312
What To Add313
Brake Wear314
Brake Pedal Travel314
Brake Adjustment314
Replacing Brake System Parts315
Battery315
Vehicle Storage316
Jump Starting316
Headlamp Aiming320
Jumper Cable Removal320
Bulb Replacement321
Halogen Bulbs321
Taillamps, Turn Signal And Stoplamps321
Back-Up Lamp322
License Plate Lamp323
Replacement Bulbs323
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement324
Tires324
Low-Profile Performance Tire325
Winter Tires326
Tire Sidewall Labeling326
Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example326
Compact Spare Tire Example328
Tire Size329
Tire Terminology And Definitions330
Inflation - Tire Pressure333
When To Check333
How To Check334
High-Speed Operation334
Tire Pressure Monitor System335
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation336
Tpms Malfunction Light And Message337
Tpms Sensor Malfunction Process338
Tire Inspection And Rotation339
When It Is Time For New Tires341
Buying New Tires342
Different Size Tires And Wheels344
Uniform Tire Quality Grading344
Treadwear 200 Traction Aa Temperature A344
Treadwear345
Traction - Aa, A, B, C345
Temperature - A, B, C345
Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance346
Wheel Replacement346
Used Replacement Wheels347
Tire Chains347
If A Tire Goes Flat348
Tire Sealant350
Using The Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit To Temporarily Seal And Inflate A Punctured Tire351
Using The Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit Without Sealant To Inflate A Tire (Not Punctured)354
Removal And Installation Of The Sealant Canister355
Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit Storage356
Changing A Flat Tire356
Removing The Spare Tire And Tools357
Tire Changing Tools358
Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire359
Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools365
Compact Spare Tire369
Appearance Care370
Interior Cleaning370
Fabric/Carpet372
Leather373
Instrument Panel, Vinyl And Other Plastic Surfaces373
Care Of Safety Belts374
Weatherstrips374
Washing Your Vehicle374
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses375
Finish Care375
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts376
Windshield And Wiper Blades376
Aluminium Wheels376
Sheet Metal Damage377
Finish Damage377
Underbody Maintenance378
Chamical Paint Spotting378
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)379
Engine Identification379
Service Parts Identification Label379
Electrical System380
Add-On Electrical Equipment380
Windshield Wiper Fuses380
Power Windows And Other Power Options380
Fuses381
Instrument Panel Fuse Block381
Engine Compartment Fuse Block384
Rear Compartment Fuse Block387
Capacities And Specifications390
Engine Specifications391
Maintenance Schedule Contents393
Maintenance Schedule Introduction394
Scheduled Maintenance395
Rotation Of New Tires395
When The Change Oil Soon Message Displays395
Maintenance396
Additional Required Services398
At Each Fuel Stop398
Once A Month398
Once A Year398
First Engine Oil Change After Every 40 000 Km/25 000 Miles399
First Engine Oil Change After Every 80 000 Km/50 000 Miles399
First Engine Oil Change After Every 160 000 Km/100 000 Miles399
First Engine Oil Change After Every 240 000 Km/150 000 Miles399
Owner Checks And Services401
Starter Switch Check401
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check401
Ignition Transmission Lock Check402
Parking Brake And Automatic Transmission P (Park) Mechanism Check402
Recommended Fluids And Lubricants403
Maintenance Replacement Parts404
Engine Drive Belt Routing405
Customer Assistance Information Contents411
Online Owner Center415
Collision Damage Repair423
Collision Parts423
If A Crash Occurs424
Managing The Vehicle Damage Repair Process426
Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy428
Event Data Recorders429
Navigation System430
Radio Frequency Identification (Rfid)430
Radio Frequency Statement430
Index431