Chevrolet Malibu 2006 Getting To Know Manual
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Chevrolet Malibu 2006 Getting To Know Manual

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Getting to Know Your 2006
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Remote Vehicle Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Driver Seat Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Tilt/Telescope Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Outside Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Heated Seat Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Radio and CD Player Controls . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Audio Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . .7
Multiple-Disc CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
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Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . .12
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Congratulations on your purchase of a Chevrolet Malibu. Please read this information about your vehicle's
features and your Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not
include all the features described in this booklet. Keep this booklet with your Owner Manual for easy reference.
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Climate Control Airflow Modes . . . . . . . . . .13
Automatic Climate Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Exterior Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Speed-Sensitive Wipers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Driver Shift Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat . . . . . . . . . .17
60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Unlatching the Liftgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Multi-Flex Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Rear SkyLight Sunshade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Rear Wiper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Cruise Control ......13 Congratulations on your purchase of a Chevrolet Malibu. Please read this information about your vehicle’s features and your Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience.

  • Page 2: Remote Keyless Entry System

    REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) (Trunk/Liftgate Release): The trunk or liftgate will unlatch when this button is pressed and held for approxi- mately one second. You can open the trunk with the transmitter when the vehicle is stationary. The liftgate on the Maxx can be opened only when the vehicle is in Park.

  • Page 3: Remote Vehicle Start System

    REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM Remote Vehicle Start System (if equipped) Starting the Vehicle 1. Aim the transmitter at the vehicle. 2. Press and release the (Lock) This feature allows you to start the button on the transmitter. engine from outside the vehicle by using 3.

  • Page 4: Driver Personal Fit Features

    DRIVER PERSONAL FIT FEATURES Driver Seat Controls Lumbar and Seatback Position Adjustment (if equipped) The driver’s seat can be adjusted fore/aft and up/down as well as Adjust the lumbar support using the reclined. The front and rear tilt of the lumbar lever (A) located on the outboard seat cushion also can be adjusted, side of the driver’s seatback.

  • Page 5: Adjustable Throttle And Brake Pedals

    DRIVER PERSONAL FIT FEATURES Adjustable Throttle and Brake Outside Power Mirrors Pedals (if equipped) The outside power rearview mirrors may be adjusted using the controls located on the driver’s door. Use the selector switch (A) to select the driver-side mirror or passenger-side mirror;...

  • Page 6: Audio System Features

    AUDIO SYSTEM FEATURES Radio and CD Player Controls noise. Press this button to set the vol- ume compensation level at Low, Medium or High. (Seek/Scan): Press the up or down arrow to go to the next or pre- vious radio station or, when a CD is playing, to the next or previous track.

  • Page 7: Audio Steering Wheel Controls

    AUDIO SYSTEM FEATURES 2. Use the ADJ knob to select the hour. (Seek): Press the up or down arrow to go to the next or previous 3. Press the Clock button. radio station or, when a CD is playing, 4. Use the ADJ knob to select the to the next or previous track.

  • Page 8: Multiple-Disc Cd Player

    AUDIO SYSTEM FEATURES Multiple-Disc CD Player (if equipped) Note: CDs with any affixed labels may jam in the CD player. Label a CD using a perma- nent marker. If more than one CD is inserted into the slot at one time, or if scratched or With the in-dash 6-Disc CD player, note damaged CDs are played, the CD player that you cannot directly load a CD as in...

  • Page 9: Rear Seat Audio/Entertainment System

    AUDIO SYSTEM FEATURES Rear Seat Audio/Entertainment System (if equipped) Rear Seat Entertainment – DVD The Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) sys- tem has all of the functions of the RSA This feature allows front seat and rear system, with the added features of a seat passengers to listen to different DVD player, flip-up video screen, remote audio sources at the same time using...

  • Page 10: Instrument Panel Features

    INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES Instrument Panel A B C I J K L M A. Side Window Outlets M. Cruise Control B. Side Air Outlets N. Horn C. Turn Signal/Light Control Lever O. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (if equipped) D. Instrument Panel Cluster P.

  • Page 11: Instrument Panel Cluster

    INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES Instrument Panel Cluster Your vehicle’s instrument panel is Note: The instrument panel cluster is equipped with this cluster or one very designed to let you know about many similar to it. important aspects of your vehicle’s operation. It is important to read your The instrument panel cluster includes Owner Manual and become familiar these key features:...

  • Page 12: Driver Information Center (Dic)

    INSTRUMENT PANEL FEATURES Driver Information Center (DIC) Press and hold the ENTER button to re- set the information while it is displayed. Your vehicle’s audio system also has an Vehicle Feature Personalization integrated Driver Information Center A variety of your vehicle’s features can (DIC) that provides vehicle information be personalized to your preference.

  • Page 13: Convenience Features

    CONVENIENCE FEATURES such as door ajar or low fuel, as well as RES + warnings if a problem is sensed in a (Resume): Press vehicle system. this button to resume a set To acknowledge a message and clear it speed, or to from the display, press any of the DIC increase the buttons.

  • Page 14: Automatic Climate Control

    CONVENIENCE FEATURES Preventing Window Fogging Maximum Air Conditioning To cool the vehicle quickly on hot days, (Defog): Use this mode to clear the open the windows just long enough to windows of moisture and to warm pas- let the hot inside air escape; then, for sengers.

  • Page 15: Exterior Lamps

    CONVENIENCE FEATURES Exterior Lamps exterior lights. The DIC will display an Automatic Lights Off message. To acti- vate ALC, turn the switch again. ALC is always turned on when the vehicle is started. See Section 3 of your Owner Manual. Speed-Sensitive Wipers Automatic Lamp Control Your vehicle is equipped with an...

  • Page 16: Electronic Range Select Mode

    CONVENIENCE FEATURES Electronic Range Select Mode/ Driver Shift Control Press the + (plus) side of the button to upshift. As vehicle speed increases, you will need to manually upshift. If current vehicle speed is too high or too low for the requested gear, the shift will not occur.

  • Page 17: Seating And Cargo Versatility

    SEATING AND CARGO VERSATILITY Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat (if equipped) 2. Position your hand over the top of one or both of the handles and pull toward you. The left handle opens the larger seatback; the right handle The front passenger seat can be folded opens the smaller side.

  • Page 18: Maxx Features

    MAXX FEATURES Unlatching the Liftgate Note: For vehicles equipped with the rear seat DVD system, locate the molded-in rib located on the plastic carpet retainer at the bottom of the left rear door opening. Keep- ing the seat rearward of this rib will ensure that the DVD screen can be fully opened without interfering with the seat.

  • Page 19: Rear Wiper

    MAXX FEATURES Rear Wiper 1. Insert the front corners into the selected shelf guides and slide the shelf forward. 2. Press down on the back of the shelf to lock it down. For added convenience, four grocery bag hooks are included on the rear edge of the shelf.

  • Page 20: Owner Information

    (1-800-243-8872) • Vehicle mileage TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) As the proud owner of a new Chevrolet • Vehicle license plate number vehicle, you are automatically enrolled in Chevrolet reserves the right to limit services the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance program.

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