Maintenance; Performance And Maintenance - Chevrolet Malibu 2012 Owner's Manual

1-20 In Brief
Power Outlets
Accessory power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
There are two accessory power
outlets. One accessory power outlet
is located inside the storage bin
below the climate controls and the
other outlet is on the rear of the
center storage console.
Remove the cover to access and
replace when not in use.
See Power Outlets on page 5 7.
Performance and

Maintenance

Traction Control
System (TCS)
The traction control system limits
wheel spin. The system turns on
automatically every time the vehicle
is started.
To turn off traction control,
press and release
center console. illuminates
and the appropriate DIC
message is displayed. See Ride
Control System Messages on
page 5 28.
Press and release the button
again to turn on traction control.
For more information, see Traction
Control System (TCS) on
page 9 30.
Electronic Stability
Control (ESC)
The Electronic Stability Control
system assists with directional
control of the vehicle in difficult
driving conditions. The system turns
on automatically every time the
vehicle is started.
To turn off both traction control
and Electronic Stability Control,
press and hold
on the
illuminate and the appropriate
DIC messages are displayed.
See Ride Control System
Messages on page 5 28.
Press and release the button
again to turn on both systems.
For more information, see
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) on
page 9 32.
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