Chevrolet 2006 Malibu Manuals

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Chevrolet 2006 Malibu Owner's Manual (438 pages)

Brand: Chevrolet | Category: Automobile | Size: 2.82 MB

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

7
- How to Use this Manual
  2
- Seats and Restraint Systems
  
  7
  - Table of Contents
    7
- Front Seats
  
  8
  - Manual Seats
    8
  - Manual Lumbar
    9
  - Head Restraints
    12
  - Passenger Folding Seatback
    12
  - Power Lift Seat
    14
- Rear Seats
  
  15
  - Rear Seat Operation
    15
- Safety Belts
  
  18
  - Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
    18
  - Why Safety Belts Work
    19
  - Questions and Answers about
    22
  - How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
    23
  - Driver Position
    23
  - Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
    30
  - Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
    31
  - Right Front Passenger Position
    31
  - Rear Seat Passengers
    31
  - Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
    34
  - Safety Belt Pretensioners
    38
  - Safety Belt Extender
    38
- Child Restraints
  
  38
- Airbag System
  
  61
- Restraint System Check
  
  72
  - Checking the Restraint Systems
    72
  - Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
    73
Section 2 Features and Controls

75
- Features and Controls
  
  75
- Keys
  
  77
  - Remote Keyless Entry System
    79
  - Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
    80
    
    Battery Replacement
    82
    
    Remote Vehicle Start
    83
- Doors and Locks
  
  85
  - Door Locks
    85
  - Power Door Locks
    86
  - Door Ajar Reminder
    86
  - Delayed Locking
    87
  - Programmable Automatic Door Locks
    87
  - Rear Door Security Locks
    88
  - Lockout Protection
    88
  - Trunk (Sedan)
    89
  - Liftgate (MAXX)
    90
- Windows
  
  90
  - Power Windows
    91
  - Sun Visors
    92
- Theft-Deterrent Systems
  
  92
  - Content Theft-Deterrent
    92
    
    Disarming the System
    93
    
    How the System Alarm Is Activated
    93
    
    How to Turn off the System Alarm
    94
    
    How to Detect a Tamper Condition
    94
  - PASS-Key ® III
    95
  - PASS-Key III+ Operation
    95
- Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
  
  96
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    96
  - Ignition Positions
    97
  - Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
    98
  - Starting the Engine
    98
  - Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
    99
  - Engine Coolant Heater
    100
  - Automatic Transaxle Operation
    101
    
    (Base Models)
    101
    
    Electronic Range Select Mode
    103
    
    (SS Models)
    104
  - Parking Brake
    107
  - Shifting into Park (P)
    108
  - Shifting out of Park (P)
    109
  - Parking over Things that Burn
    110
  - Engine Exhaust
    110
  - Running the Engine While Parked
    111
- Mirrors
  
  112
  - Manual Rearview Mirror
    112
  - Manual Rearview Mirror with Onstar
    112
  - Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
    112
    
    With Onstar
    112
  - Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Onstar and Compass
    113
  - Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
    113
    
    Compass Calibration
    113
    
    Compass Operation
    113
    
    Compass Variance
    114
    
    With Compass
    115
  - Outside Power Mirrors
    117
  - Outside Power Heated Mirrors
    117
  - Outside Convex Mirror
    117
- Onstar System
  
  118
- Universal Home Remote System
  
  120
  - Universal Home Remote System Operation
    121
  - Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
    123
- Storage Areas
  
  124
  - Glove Box
    124
  - Cupholder(S)
    124
  - Center Console Storage Area
    124
  - Map Pocket
    124
  - Rear Compartment Storage
    125
  - Panel/Cover (MAXX)
    125
  - Convenience Net
    126
- Sunroof
  
  127
Section 3 Instrument Panel

129
- Instrument Panel Overview
  
  132
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    134
  - Horn
    134
  - Other Warning Devices
    134
  - Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
    134
  - Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
    135
  - Flash-To-Pass
    136
  - Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    136
  - Turn and Lane-Change Signals
    136
  - Windshield Wipers
    137
  - Rear Window Wiper/Washer (MAXX Model)
    138
  - Windshield Washer
    138
  - Cruise Control
    139
  - Exterior Lamps
    142
  - Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
    144
    
    Light Sensor
    145
  - Delayed Headlamps
    144
  - Headlamps off in PARK (P)
    144
  - Headlamps on Reminder
    144
  - Automatic Headlamp System
    145
  - Fog Lamps
    146
  - Dome Lamp
    147
  - Entry/Exit Lighting
    147
  - Instrument Panel Brightness
    147
  - Parade Dimming
    147
    
    Front Reading Lamps
    148
    
    Rear Reading Lamps
    148
    
    Trunk Lamp
    148
    
    Cargo Lamp
    148
    
    Battery Run-Down Protection
    148
    
    Accessory Power Outlet(S)
    149
    
    Cigarette Lighter
    150
- Climate Controls
  
  150
  - Climate Control System
    150
    
    Defogging and Defrosting
    153
    
    Rear Window Defogger
    154
  - Automatic Climate Control System
    155
  - Outlet Adjustment
    159
- Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
  
  160
  - Instrument Panel Cluster
    161
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    162
  - Trip Odometer
    162
  - Tachometer
    162
  - Safety Belt Reminder Light
    162
  - Airbag Readiness Light
    163
  - Charging System Light
    164
  - Brake System Warning Light
    164
  - Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
    165
  - Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light
    166
  - Traction Control System Active Light
    166
  - Enhanced Traction System Warning Light
    167
  - Enhanced Traction System Active Light
    167
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
    168
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    168
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    169
    
    If the Light Is Flashing
    170
    
    If the Light Is on Steady
    170
    
    Maintenance Schedule
    172
  - Oil Pressure Light
    172
  - Security Light
    173
  - Cruise Control Light
    173
  - Highbeam on Light
    173
  - Fuel Gage
    174
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
  
  175
  - DIC Operation and Displays
    175
  - DIC Warnings and Messages
    178
  - DIC Vehicle Personalization
    180
- Audio System(S)
  
  182
  - Setting the Time for Radios Without Radio
    183
  - Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data
    183
  - Systems (RDS)
    183
  - Radio with CD (Base Level)
    184
  - Radio with CD (up Level)
    184
    
    Setting Preset Stations
    185
    
    Radio Messages
    186
    
    Playing a CD
    186
    
    Radio with CD (up Level)
    189
    
    Playing the Radio
    190
    
    Finding a Station
    191
    
    Rds and XM
    193
    
    Rds Messages
    193
  - Rear Seat Entertainment System
    214
    
    Parental Control
    214
    
    Stereo Rca Jacks
    216
    
    DVD Player
    217
    
    Playing a Disc
    219
    
    Ejecting a Disc
    219
    
    Remote Control
    220
    
    Remote Control Buttons
    220
    
    Setup Menu
    222
    
    Menu Bar
    224
    
    DVD Messages
    229
    
    Cleaning the Video Screen
    229
    
    DVD Distortion
    229
    
    Rear Seat Radio Controls
    230
    
    Primary Radio Controls
    230
    
    With Entertainment System
    231
    
    Care of Your Cds and Dvds
    235
  - Care of the CD and DVD Player
    235
  - Backglass Antenna (Sedan Only)
    236
    
    XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
    236
  - Fixed Mast Antenna (Maxx Only)
    236
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

237
- Driving Your Vehicle
  
  237
  - Defensive Driving
    238
- Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
  
  238
  - Drunken Driving
    239
  - Control of a Vehicle
    241
  - Braking
    242
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    243
  - Braking in Emergencies
    245
  - Traction Control System (TCS)
    245
  - Enhanced Traction System (ETS)
    247
  - Steering
    248
    
    Steering Tips
    249
    
    Steering in Emergencies
    250
  - Off-Road Recovery
    251
  - Passing
    251
  - Loss of Control
    253
  - Competitive Driving (SS Only)
    254
  - Driving at Night
    254
  - Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    256
    
    Driving through Flowing Water
    257
    
    Driving through Deep Standing Water
    257
    
    Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
    257
  - City Driving
    258
  - Freeway Driving
    259
  - Before Leaving on a Long Trip
    260
  - Highway Hypnosis
    261
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    261
  - Winter Driving
    263
    
    Driving on Snow or Ice
    264
    
    If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
    266
  - If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
    268
  - Loading Your Vehicle
    269
  - Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    269
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    275
    
    Dinghy Towing
    276
    
    Dolly Towing
    277
- Towing
  
  275
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    275
  - Towing a Trailer
    278
    
    If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
    279
    
    Weight of the Trailer
    279
    
    Weight of the Trailer Tongue
    280
    
    Safety Chains
    281
    
    Trailer Brakes
    281
    
    Driving with a Trailer
    282
    
    Making Turns
    282
    
    Following Distance
    282
    
    Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
    283
    
    Parking on Hills
    283
    
    Driving on Grades
    283
    
    Maintenance When Trailer Towing
    284
    
    Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
    284
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

285
- Service and Appearance Care
  
  285
- Service
  
  287
  - Accessories and Modiﬁcations
    287
  - California Proposition 65 Warning
    287
  - Doing Your Own Service Work
    288
  - Adding Equipment to the Outside
    289
    
    Of Your Vehicle
    289
- Fuel
  
  289
  - Gasoline Octane
    289
  - Gasoline Speciﬁcations
    289
  - California Fuel
    290
  - Additives
    290
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    291
  - Filling the Tank
    292
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    294
- Checking Things under the Hood
  
  294
  - Hood Release
    295
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    296
  - Engine Oil
    301
    
    When to Add Engine Oil
    302
    
    What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
    303
  - Engine Oil Life System
    304
    
    How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
    305
    
    What to Do with Used Oil
    305
  - Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    306
  - Automatic Transaxle Fluid
    307
    
    (2.2L L4 and 3.5L V6 Engines)
    307
    
    How to Check Automatic Transaxle Fluid
    308
  - Engine Coolant
    310
    
    What to Use
    311
    
    Checking Coolant
    312
  - Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
    313
  - Engine Overheating
    313
    
    If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    314
    
    If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    314
  - Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode (3.5L V6 and 3.9L V6 Engines)
    315
  - Cooling System
    316
  - How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
    318
  - Power Steering Fluid (3.9L V6 Engine)
    321
  - Windshield Washer Fluid
    322
  - Brakes
    323
    
    What to Add
    324
    
    Brake Wear
    324
    
    Brake Pedal Travel
    325
    
    Brake Adjustment
    325
  - Battery
    326
    
    Replacing Brake System Parts
    326
    
    Vehicle Storage
    326
  - Jump Starting
    327
- Bulb Replacement
  
  331
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  
  336
- Tires
  
  338
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    340
  - Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions
    342
  - Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
    345
  - How to Check
    346
  - Tire Inspection and Rotation
    347
  - When It Is Time for New Tires
    348
  - Buying New Tires
    348
  - Different Size Tires and Wheels
    350
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    350
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    352
  - Wheel Replacement
    352
    
    Used Replacement Wheels
    353
  - Tire Chains
    354
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    355
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    356
  - Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
    357
    
    Tire Changing Tools
    358
  - Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
    360
  - Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
    366
    
    Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
    368
  - Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools (Sedan)
    366
  - Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools (All MAXX Models)
    370
  - Compact Spare Tire
    372
- Appearance Care
  
  373
  - Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
    373
  - Fabric/Carpet
    374
  - Leather
    375
  - Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
    376
  - Ultra Lux Suede
    376
  - Care of Safety Belts
    377
  - Weatherstrips
    377
    
    Washing Your Vehicle
    377
    
    Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
    377
    
    Finish Care
    378
    
    Windshield and Wiper Blades
    378
    
    Aluminum Wheels
    379
    
    Tires
    379
    
    Sheet Metal Damage
    380
    
    Finish Damage
    380
    
    Underbody Maintenance
    380
    
    Chemical Paint Spotting
    380
    
    Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
    381
- Vehicle Identiﬁcation
  
  382
  - Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN)
    382
  - Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label
    382
- Electrical System
  
  382
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    382
  - Headlamp Wiring
    383
  - Windshield Wiper Fuses
    383
  - Power Windows and Other Power Options
    383
  - Fuses
    383
  - Instrument Panel Fuse Block
    384
  - Engine Compartment Fuse Block
    386
  - Rear Compartment Fuse Block
    388
- Capacities and Speciﬁcations
  
  391
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

393
- Introduction
  394
- Maintenance Requirements
  394
- Maintenance Schedule
  394
- Using the Maintenance Schedule
  394
- Your Vehicle and the Environment
  394
- Scheduled Maintenance
  396
- Additional Required Services
  398
- Maintenance Footnotes
  399
- At each Fuel Fill
  400
- Owner Checks and Services
  400
- At Least Once a Month
  401
- At Least Once a Year
  401
  - Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
    402
  - Underbody Flushing Service
    403
- Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
  404
- Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
  405
- Maintenance Record
  406
Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information

409
- Customer Assistance and Information
  
  409
  - Customer Assistance and Information
    410
  - Online Owner Center
    411
  - Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
    412
    
    Customer Assistance Offices
    412
  - GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
    413
  - Roadside Assistance Program
    414
    
    Canadian Roadside Assistance
    415
  - Courtesy Transportation
    416
    
    Transportation Options
    416
    
    Scheduling Service Appointments
    416
    
    Additional Program Information
    417
  - Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
    418
  - Collision Damage Repair
    419
- Reporting Safety Defects
  
  422

Chevrolet 2006 Malibu Getting To Know Manual (20 pages)

Brand: Chevrolet | Category: Automobile | Size: 0.96 MB

Table of Contents
1
Remote Keyless Entry System
2
- Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
  2
- Remote Vehicle Start System
  3
Driver Personal Fit Features
4
Audio System Features
6
Instrument Panel Features
10
- Instrument Panel
  10
- Instrument Panel Cluster
  11
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
  12
Convenience Features
13
- Cruise Control
  13
- Climate Control Airflow Modes
  13
- Automatic Climate Control
  14
- Climate Control and Remote Vehicle Start
  14
- Exterior Lamps
  15
- Speed-Sensitive Wipers
  15
- Electronic Range Select Mode
  16
- Driver Shift Control
  16
- Sunroof
  16
- Windshield Pillar Convenience Clip
  16
Seating and Cargo Versatility
17
Maxx Features
18
- Unlatching the Liftgate
  18
- Multi-Flex Rear Seat
  18
- Rear Skylight Sunshade
  18
- Rear Wiper
  19
- Rear Compartment Storage Panel
  19
Owner Information
20
- Roadside Assistance
  20
- My Gmlink
  20

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Table of Contents

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Child Restraints

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Onstar System

Universal Home Remote System

Storage Areas

Sunroof

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

Checking Things under the Hood

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

Section 7 Customer Assistance and Information

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

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