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Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid 2008 Owner's Manual (371 pages)

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Canadian Owners
2
Using this Manual
3
Vehicle Symbols
4
Seats and Restraint Systems
5
Front Seats
6
Power Seats
7
Manual Lumbar
7
Reclining Seatbacks
8
Manual Reclining Seatbacks
8
Power Reclining Seatbacks
9
Head Restraints
11
Rear Seats
12
Safety Belts
14
Why Safety Belts Work
15
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
19
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
30
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
32
Safety Belt Extender
32
Child Restraints
33
Infants and Young Children
36
Child Restraint Systems
39
Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint
41
Where to Put the Restraint
42
Top Tether Anchor
46
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
48
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
55
Airbag System
58
Instrument Panel
61
How Does an Airbag Restrain
66
What will You See after an
66
Passenger Sensing System
68
Restraint System Check
74
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
75
Features and Controls
77
Keys
79
Battery Replacement
82
Doors and Locks
83
Delayed Locking
84
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
84
Remote Trunk Release
86
Windows
88
Sun Visors
90
Theft-Deterrent Systems
91
How to Detect a Tamper Condition
92
How to Turn off the System Alarm
92
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
94
Starting Procedure
97
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
101
Automatic Transmission Operation
102
Parking Brake
104
Driver Information Center (DIC)
105
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
106
Torque Lock
106
Engine Exhaust
107
Parking over Things that Burn
107
Running the Vehicle While Parked
108
Mirrors
109
Compass Calibration
110
Compass Variance
110
Onstar ® System
111
Onstar Services
112
Onstar Steering Wheel Controls
113
How Onstar Service Works
113
Onstar Virtual Advisor
113
Storage Areas
114
Instrument Panel Storage
115
Front Storage Area
115
Center Console Storage
115
Sunroof
116
Instrument Panel Overview
117
Audio System(S)
118
Climate Controls
121
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
123
Windshield Wipers
124
Windshield Washer
126
Cruise Control
126
Exterior Lamps
129
Headlamps on Reminder
131
Delayed Headlamps
131
Light Sensor
132
Automatic Headlamp System
132
Fog Lamps
133
Instrument Panel Brightness
133
Dome Lamp
133
Front Reading Lamps
134
Rear Reading Lamps
134
Parade Dimming
134
Trunk Lamp
134
Cigarette Lighter
136
Automatic Climate Control System
137
Automatic Operation
138
Manual Operation
139
Rear Window Defogger
142
Outlet Adjustment
142
Operation Tips
142
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
143
Instrument Panel Cluster
144
Speedometer and Odometer
145
Trip Odometer
145
Safety Belt Reminders
146
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
146
Airbag Readiness Light
147
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
148
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
153
Tire Pressure Light
153
If the Light Is on Steady
155
If the Light Is Flashing
155
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
156
Maintenance Schedule
157
Security Light
158
Highbeam on Light
158
Cruise Control Light
158
Fuel Gage
159
Auto Stop Mode
160
Fuel Economy Light
161
DIC Operation and Displays
162
Information Modes
162
Maintenance Schedule
163
Tire Pressure
164
Brake Fluid
164
DIC Warnings and Messages
164
Check Gas Cap
165
Door Ajar
165
Hood Ajar
166
Ice Possible
166
Low Fuel
166
Service Air Bag
167
Low Washer Fluid
167
Power Steering
167
Traction off
168
DIC Vehicle Personalization
169
Personalization Menu Modes
169
Oil Life Reset
169
Entering Personalization Menu
169
Setting the Clock
175
Playing the Radio
176
Finding a Station
177
Radio Messages
182
Playing a CD
182
Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
185
Using an Mp
186
XM Radio Messages
190
Radio Reception
192
Backglass Antenna
193
Driving Your Vehicle
195
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
196
Control of a Vehicle
197
Using Abs
199
Braking in Emergencies
199
Steering Tips
203
Electric Power Steering
203
Steering in Emergencies
204
Loss of Control
206
Driving at Night
207
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
208
Other Rainy Weather Tips
208
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
209
Highway Hypnosis
209
Hill and Mountain Roads
210
Winter Driving
211
Driving on Snow or Ice
211
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
212
If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand
213
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
214
Loading Your Vehicle
214
Towing
219
Dinghy Towing
220
Dolly Towing
221
Towing a Trailer
222
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
223
Weight of the Trailer
223
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
224
Trailer Brakes
225
Driving with a Trailer
225
Safety Chains
225
Making Turns
226
Following Distance
226
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
226
Driving on Grades
227
Parking on Hills
227
Changing a Tire When Trailer Towing
228
Service and Appearance Care
229
Service
231
California Proposition 65 Warning
232
Doing Your Own Service Work
232
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
232
Fuel
234
Fuels in Foreign Countries
235
Filling the Tank
236
Checking Things under the Hood
238
Hood Release
239
Engine Compartment Overview
240
Engine Oil
241
Checking Engine Oil
241
When to Add Engine Oil
242
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
243
Engine Oil Additives
244
Engine Oil Life System
244
When to Change Engine Oil
244
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
245
What to Do with Used Oil
245
Automatic Transmission Fluid
248
Engine Coolant
248
What to Use
249
Checking Coolant
250
Adding Coolant
250
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
251
Pressure Cap
251
Engine Overheating
251
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
252
Cooling System
252
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
254
Brake Wear
259
Brake Pedal Travel
260
Brake Adjustment
260
Replacing Brake System Parts
260
Volt Battery
261
Vehicle Storage
261
Headlamp Aiming
267
Bulb Replacement
268
License Plate Lamp
270
Replacement Bulbs
270
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
271
Tires
272
Tire Sidewall Labeling
273
How to Check
279
Tire Pressure Monitor System
279
Tpms Malfunction Light and Message
282
Tpms Sensor Matching Process
282
Tire Inspection and Rotation
284
When It Is Time for New Tires
285
Buying New Tires
286
Different Size Tires and Wheels
287
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
288
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
289
Wheel Replacement
290
Used Replacement Wheels
292
Tire Chains
292
If a Tire Goes Flat
293
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
294
Tire Sealant
295
Not Punctured
300
Appearance Care
303
Care of Safety Belts
305
Washing Your Vehicle
306
Finish Care
306
Windshield and Wiper Blades
307
Aluminum Wheels
308
Sheet Metal Damage
309
Chemical Paint Spotting
309
Finish Damage
309
Underbody Maintenance
309
Vehicle Identiﬁcation
311
Electrical System
312
Power Windows and Other Power Options
313
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
313
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
316
Rear Compartment Fuse Block
318
Capacities and Speciﬁcations
321
Your Vehicle and the Environment
324
Using the Maintenance Schedule
324
Maintenance Requirements
324
Scheduled Maintenance
326
Maintenance Footnotes
329
At each Fuel Fill
330
Engine Oil Level Check
330
Engine Coolant Level Check
330
Owner Checks and Services
330
At Least Once a Month
331
At Least Once a Year
331
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
332
Underbody Flushing Service
333
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
334
Maintenance Replacement Parts
335
Engine Drive Belt Routing
336
Customer Assistance Information
341
Customer Assistance and Information
342
Online Owner Center
344
Customer Assistance Offices
345
Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
346
Roadside Assistance Program
347
Services Provided
347
Calling for Assistance
348
Courtesy Transportation
349
Scheduling Service Appointments
349
Transportation Options
350
Additional Program Information
350
Collision Damage Repair
351
Repair Facility
351
Insuring Your Vehicle
352
If a Crash Occurs
352
Reporting Safety Defects
354
Service Publications Ordering Information
355
Current and Past Model Order Forms
355
Service Manuals
355
Service Bulletins
355
Owner Information
355
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
356
Navigation System
357

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