Engine Oil Life System; Driving For Better Fuel Economy - Chevrolet 2011 Malibu Owner's Manual

indicator that the tire pressures are
getting low and the tires need to be
inflated to the proper pressure.
The TPMS does not replace normal
monthly tire maintenance. It is the
driver s responsibility to maintain
correct tire pressures.
See Tire Pressure Monitor System
on page 10 53.
Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit
This vehicle may come with a jack
and spare tire or a tire sealant and
compressor kit. The kit can be used
to temporarily seal small punctures
in the tread area of the tire.
See Tire Sealant and Compressor
Kit on page 10 67 for complete
operating information.
If the vehicle came with a jack and
spare tire, see If a Tire Goes Flat on
page 10 65.

Engine Oil Life System

The engine oil life system calculates
engine oil life based on vehicle use
and displays the Change Oil Soon
DIC message when it is necessary
to change the engine oil and filter.
The oil life system should be reset
to 100% only following an oil
change.
Resetting the Oil Life System
1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN,
with the engine off.
2. Press and hold the DIC INFO
and reset buttons, on the left
side of the steering wheel,
at the same time to enter the
personalization menu. The Oil
Life Reset message displays.
3. Press and hold the reset button
until the DIC display shows
Acknowledged.
4. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF.
See Engine Oil Life System on
page 10 13.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
In Brief
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
Vehicles that have a FlexFuel badge
and a yellow fuel cap can use either
unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel
containing up to 85% ethanol (E85).
See Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on
page 9 37. For all other vehicles,
use only the unleaded gasoline
described under Recommended
Fuel on page 9 35.
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel
mileage. Here are some driving tips
to get the best fuel economy
possible.
Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.
Brake gradually and avoid
abrupt stops.
Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.
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