Replacing Airbag System Parts After A Crash; Child Restraints; Older Children - Chevrolet 2013 Malibu Owner's Manual

3-36 Seats and Restraints
Replacing Airbag System
Parts after a Crash
WARNING
A crash can damage the
airbag systems in the vehicle.
A damaged airbag system may
not work properly and may
not protect you and your
passenger(s) in a crash, resulting
in serious injury or even death.
To help make sure the airbag
systems are working properly
after a crash, have them
inspected and any necessary
replacements made as soon
as possible.
If an airbag inflates, you will need
to replace airbag system parts.
See your dealer for service.
If the airbag readiness light stays on
after the vehicle is started or comes
on when you are driving, the airbag
system may not work properly.
Have the vehicle serviced right
away. See Airbag Readiness Light
on page 5 11 for more information.
Vehicles with eAssist have a high
voltage battery and a standard
12 volt battery. If an airbag inflates
or the vehicle has been in a crash,
the vehicle's sensing system may
shut down the high voltage system.
When this occurs, the high voltage
battery is disconnected and the
vehicle is not charging the 12 volt
battery or the electrical system. The
vehicle may start but it shuts down
once the 12 volt battery is depleted.
When the 12 volt battery is
depleted, the vehicle will not start
and the on board jump start feature
is disabled. The airbag readiness
light and/or the 12 volt battery
warning light are displayed. Before
the vehicle can be operated again, it
must be serviced at your dealer.

Child Restraints

Older Children

Older children who have outgrown
booster seats should wear the
vehicle safety belts.