Table Of Contents - Chevrolet Malibu 2012 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Contents1
Using This Manual4
Symbols4
Vehicle Symbol Chart5
In Brief7
Instrument Panel8
Initial Drive Information9
Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System9
Remote Vehicle Start10
Starting The Vehicle10
Canceling A Remote Start10
Door Locks11
Trunk Release11
Emergency Trunk Release Handle11
Windows12
Express-Down/Up Window12
Seat Adjustment12
Manual Seats12
Height Adjustment13
Seatback Adjustment13
Power Seats14
Lumbar Adjustment14
Second Row Seats15
Heated Seats15
Head Restraint Adjustment15
Safety Belts16
Passenger Sensing System16
Mirror Adjustment17
Steering Wheel Adjustment17
Interior Lighting18
Exterior Lighting18
Dome Lamps18
Reading Lamps18
Windshield Wiper/Washer19
Climate Controls20
Transmission21
Drive Shift Control - Dsc21
Automatic Climate Control System21
Vehicle Features22
Radio(S)22
Band22
Storing A Favorite Station22
Satellite Radio23
Portable Audio Sevices - Auxiliary Input Or Usb Port23
Bluetooth23
Setting The Clock23
Steering Wheel Controls24
Cruise Control24
Driver Information Center - Dic25
Vehicle Personalization25
Power Outlets25
Performance And Maintenance26
Traction Control System - Tcs26
Electronic Stability Control - Esc26
Tire Pressure Monitor26
Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit27
Engine Oil Life System27
Fuel E85 - 85% Ethanol27
Driving For Better Fuel Economy27
Keys, Doors, And Windows29
Keys30
Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation31
Programming Transmitters To The Vehicle32
Battery Replacement (Transmitter)32
Remote Vehicle Start Procedure33
Remote Start Ready34
Door Locks/Power Door Locks35
Door Ajar Reminder36
Delayed Locking36
Automatic Door Locks36
Lockout Protection36
Doors37
Trunk37
Remote Trunk Release38
Emergency Trunk Release Handle Description38
Vehicle Security39
Anti-Theft Alarm System39
Arming/Disarming The System39
How The System Alarm In Activated39
To Turn Off The System Alarm40
To Detect A Tamper Condition40
Immobilizer40
Exterior Mirrors41
Convex Mirrors41
Power Mirrors42
Interior Mirrors42
Heated Mirrors42
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror42
Power Windows44
Express-Up And Express-Down Windows44
Programming The Power Windows44
Express Window Anti-Pinch Feature44
Sun Visors45
Express Window Anti-Pinch Override45
Window Lockout45
Roof46
Sunroof46
Seats And Restraints47
Head Restraints48
Front Seats Adjustments49
Reclining Seatbacks50
Manual Reclining Seatback51
Heated Front Seats52
Power Reclining Seatbacks52
Rear Seats53
Folding The Seatback53
Safety Belts Description54
Raising The Seatback54
Why Safety Belts Work55
Questions And Answers About Safety Belts55
How To Wear Safety Belts Properly56
Lap-Shoulder Belt57
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster58
Safety Belt Pretensioners59
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides59
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy61
Safety Belt Extender62
Safety System Check62
Safety Belt Care62
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After A Crash62
Airbag System63
Where Are The Airbags?65
When Should An Airbag Inflate?67
What Makes An Airbag Inflate?68
How Does An Airbag Restrain?68
What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates?68
Passenger Sensing System Description70
If The On Indicator Is Lit For Child Restraint72
If The Off Indicator Is Lit For An Adult-Size Occupant73
Additional Factors Affecting System Operation73
Servicing The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle74
Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle74
Airbag System Check75
Replacing Airbag System Parts After A Crash75
Child Restraints76
Older Children76
Infants And Young Children78
Child Restraint System80
Securing An Add-On Child Restraint In The Vehicle81
Securing The Child Within The Child Restraint82
Where To Put The Restraint82
Configurations For Use Of Child Restraints83
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children - Latch System84
Lower Anchors85
Top Tether Anchor85
Lower Anchor And Top Tether Anchor Locations86
Securing A Child Restraint Designed For The Latch System87
Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash91
Securing Child Restraints - Rear Seats91
Securing Child Restraints - Front Passenger Seat93
Storage97
Instrument Panel Storage97
Glove Box97
Cupholders97
Front Storage98
Center Console Storage99
Additional Storage Features100
Convenience Net100
Instruments And Controls101
To Adjust The Steering Wheel102
Horn103
Windshield Wiper/Washer Description103
Compass Operation104
Compass Calibration104
Clock105
Compass Variance105
Am/Fm Base Rado With A Single Cd Player105
Clock With Date Display106
Radio With Cd/Mp3 And Usb Port And Radio With Single Cd/Mp3 Player106
Power Outlets Description107
Power Outlet 110 Volt Alternating Current107
Warning Lights, Gauges And Indicators108
Instrument Cluster109
Speedometer110
Odometer/Trip Odometer110
Tachometer110
Fuel Gauge110
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge111
Safety Belt Reminder112
Airbag Readiness Light112
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator113
Charging System Light114
Malfunction Indicator Lamp114
Emissions Inspection And Maintenance Programs116
Brake System Warning Light117
Antilock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light117
Traction Off Light118
Electronic Stability Control (Esc) Off Light118
Electronic Stability Control (Esc) And Tcs Indicator/Warning Light119
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light119
Tire Pressure Light120
Engine Oil Pressure Light120
Security Light121
High-Beam On Light121
Cruise Control Light121
Information Displays122
Driver Information Center122
Information Modes122
Fuel Range123
Mpg (L/100 Km) Avg (Average)123
Mpg (L/100 Km) Inst (Instantaneous)124
Av (Average) Speed124
Oil Life124
Tire Pressure124
Vehicle Messages125
Brake System Messages125
Cruise Control Messages125
Engine Oil Messages125
Engine Power Messages126
Fuel System Messages126
Lamp Messages126
Key And Lock Messages/Ride Control System Messages126
Service Esc - Electronic Stability Control127
Esc Off127
Airbag System Messages128
Service Vehicle Messages128
Tire Messages128
Vehicle Personalization Information129
Vehicle Reminder Messages129
Washer Fluid Messages129
Entering Personalization Menu129
Personalization Menu Modes130
Oil Life Reset130
Units130
Remote Start130
Lock Horn131
Unlock Horn131
Light Flash131
Delay Lock132
Auto Unlk - Unlock132
Unlk - Unlock132
Shift To P (Park) Default133
Ext (Exterior) Lights133
Language133
Exiting Personalization Menu133
Lighting135
Exterior Lamp Off Reminder136
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer136
Flash-To-Pass136
Daytime Running Lamps - Drl136
Automatic Headlamp System137
Delayed Headlamps138
Hazard Warning Flashers138
Turn And Lane-Change Signals138
Fog Lamps139
Instrument Panel Illumination Control139
Battery Power Protection141
Infotainment System143
Theft-Deterrent Feature144
Infotainment System Operation144
Softkeys145
Using The Radio145
Speed Compensated Volume - Scv145
Setting The Tone Radio With Cd146
Setting The Tone Radio With Cd (Mp3) And Usb Port, Radio With Cd/Mp3146
Eq - Equalization146
Adjusting The Speaker Radio With Cd147
Adjusting The Speakers Radio With Cd/Mp3 And Usb Port, Radio With Cd147
Radio Messages147
Am-Fm Radio148
Finding A Station148
Auto Text (Rds Features)148
Storing Radio Stations149
Xm Satellite Radio Service150
Information - Xm Satellite Radio Service150
Auto Text - Satellite Radio Service150
Finding An Xm Channel151
Finding A Category (Cat) Channel151
Adding And Removing Categories151
Storing Xm Channels152
Xm Radio Messages152
Radio Reception154
Fm, Am154
Cellular Phone Usage154
Backglass Antenna154
Audio Players155
Satellite Radio Antenna155
Cd Player155
Care Of Cd Player155
Care Of Cds156
Inserting A Disc/Ejecting A Disc156
Playing A Cd156
Buttons And Knobs156
Rdm - Random157
Mp3 Supported Files157
Supported File And Folder Structure157
Root Directory157
Playing An Mp3158
Empty Folder158
File Naming158
Playlists158
Cd Player Messages160
Auxiliary Devices160
Using The 3.5 Mm (1/8 In) Auxiliary Input Jack160
Using The Usb Port161
Usb Supported File And Folder Structure161
Connecting A Usb Storage Device Or Ipod162
Using A Usb Storage Device Or Ipod162
Preprogrammed Playlist162
Order Of Play162
Phone165
Bluetooth Description165
Voice Recognition165
Audio System166
Bluetooth Controls166
Pairing166
Listing All Paired And Connected Phones167
Deleting A Paired Phone167
Connecting To A Different Phone167
Storing And Deleting Phone Numbers168
Using The "Store" Command168
Using The "Digit Store" Command168
Using The "Delete All Name Tags" Command168
Listing Stored Numbers - Using The "List" Command169
Making A Call169
Using The "Digit Dial" Command169
Using The "Re-Dial" Command169
Receivinig A Call170
Three-Way Calling170
Muting A Call170
Transferring A Call170
Voice Pass-Thru171
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (Dtmf) Tones171
Sending A Number Or Name Tag During A Call171
Clearing The System171
Climate Control Systems173
Temperature Control174
Air Delivery Mode Control174
Fan Control174
Floor174
Maximum Air Conditioning175
Air Conditioning175
Outside Air175
Recirculation175
Rear Window Defogger176
Remote Start Climate Control Operation176
Automatic Climate Control System Operation177
Manual Operation178
Heating179
Rear Window Defogger Operation180
Air Vents181
Driving And Operation183
Distracted Driving184
Defensive Driving184
Drunk Driving185
Control Of A Vehicle185
Braking185
Electric Power Steering185
Variable Effort Steering186
Hydraulic Power Steering186
Curve Tips186
Steering In Emergencies186
Off-Road Recovery187
Loss Of Control187
Skidding187
Driving On Wet Roads188
Hydroplaning188
Other Rainy Weather Tips188
Highway Hypnosis189
Hill And Mountain Roads189
Winter Driving190
Driving On Snow Or Ice190
Blizzard Conditions190
If The Vehicle Is Stuck191
Vehicle Load Limits192
Rocking The Vehicle To Get It Out192
Tire And Loading Information Label193
Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit193
Certification Label195
Starting And Operating196
New Vehicle Break-In196
Ignition Positions197
Acc - Acc/Accessory198
On/Run198
Start198
Starting The Engine199
Engine Heater200
Retained Accessory Power - Rap200
To Use The Engine Coolant Heater200
Shifting Into Park201
Leaving The Vehicle With The Engine Running201
Shifting Out Of Park202
Parking Over Things That Burn202
Torque Lock202
Engine Exhaust203
Running The Vehicle While Parked203
Automatic Transmission204
P (Park)204
R (Reverse)205
N (Neutral)205
D (Drive)205
Driver Shift Control - Dsc205
Second Or Third Gear Start Feature206
Brakes207
Antilock Brake System - Abs207
Braking In Emergencies207
Parking Brake208
Brake Assist208
Ride Control Systems209
Traction Control System (Tcs)209
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)211
Cruise Control Operation213
Setting Cruise Control214
Resuming A Set Speed214
Increasint/Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control214
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control214
Fuel215
Using Cruise Control On Hills215
Ending Cruise Control215
Erasing Speed Memory215
Recommended Fuel216
Gasoline Specifications216
Fuels In Foreign Countries217
Fuel Additives217
Filling The Tank219
Filling A Portable Fuel Container220
Towing221
Driving Characteristics And Towing Tips221
Pulling A Trailer222
Driving With A Trailer222
Towing With A Stability Control System222
Following Distance222
Backing Up223
Making Turns223
Turn Signals When Towing A Trailer223
Driving On Grades223
Parking On Hills224
Leaving After Parking On A Hill224
Maintenance When Trailer Towing224
Trailer Towing224
Weight Of The Trailer225
Weight Of The Trailer Tongue225
Towing Equipment226
Total Weight On Your Vehicle's Tires226
Hitches/Safety Chains226
Trailer Brakes226
Conversions And Add-Ons227
Add-On Electrical Equipment227
Vehicle Care229
Table Of Contents229
General Information230
California Proposition231
65 Warning231
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements231
Accessories And Modifications231
Vehicle Checks232
Doing Your Own Service Work232
Hood232
Engine Compartment Overview233
Engine Oil236
Checking Engine Oil237
When To Add Engine Oil237
Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil Flushes238
Selecting The Right Engine Oil238
When To Change Engine Oil239
How To Reset The Engine Oil Life System239
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter240
Fluid240
Cooling System241
Engine Coolant242
Checking Coolant243
How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank243
Engine Overheating245
If Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment245
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode246
If No Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment246
Power Steering Fluid247
Washer Fluid247
Adding Washer Fluid247
Brakes Description248
Brake Fluid249
Brake Pedal Travel249
Brake Adjustment249
Replacing Brake System Parts249
Battery Care250
Vehicle Storage251
Starter Switch Check251
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function251
Ignition Transmission Lock Check252
Park Brake And P (Park) Mechanism Check252
Wiper Blade Replacement252
Headlamp Aiming253
Bulb Replacement253
Halogen Bulbs253
Taillamps, Turn Signal, And Stoplamps (Ls And Lt)254
Taillamps, Turn Signal, And Stoplamps (Ltz)255
Back-Up Lamps256
License Plate Lamp257
Electrical System Overload258
Headlamp Wiring258
Windshield Wipers258
Replacement Bulbs258
Engine Compartment Fuse259
Instrument Panel Fuse Block262
Rear Compartment Fuse Block264
Wheels And Tires266
Winter Tires267
Low-Profile Tires267
Tire Sidewall Labeling267
Tire Designations270
Tire Size270
Tire Terminology And Definitions270
Correct Tire Pressure273
Tire Pressure For High-Speed Operation274
Tire Pressure Monitor System275
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation276
Tpms Malfunction Light And Message277
Tpms Sensor Matching Process278
Tire Inspection279
Tire Rotation279
When It Is Time For New280
Tires280
Buying New Tires281
Uniform Tire Quality Grading283
Different Size Tires And Wheels283
Treadwear284
Traction Aa, A, B, C284
Temperature A, B, C284
Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance285
Wheel Replacement285
Used Replacement Wheels286
Tire Chains286
If A Tire Goes Flat286
Tire Sealant289
Using The Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit Without292
Sealant To Inflate A Tire292
Tire Changing294
Removal And Installation Of The Sealant Canister294
Storing The Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit294
Removing The Spare Tire And Tools294
Tire Changing Tools295
Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire296
Storing A Flat Tire And Tools300
Storing The Spare Tire And Tools302
Compact Spare Tire303
Jump Starting304
Towing The Vehicle307
Recreational Vehicle Towing308
Dinghy Towing308
Dolly Towing309
Appearance Care310
Exterior Care310
Finish Care310
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses And Emblems311
Windshield And Wiper Blades311
Weatherstrips311
Tires Cleaning311
Wheels And Trim Aluminum Or Chrome Cleaning312
Underbody Maintenance312
Body Component Lubrication312
Sheet Metal Damage312
Interior Care313
Finish Damage313
Chemical Paint Spotting313
Interior Glass314
Fabric/Carpet314
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, And Other Plastic Surfaces314
Floor Mats315
Service And Maintenance317
Maintenance Schedule319
Engine Oil Change319
Tire Rotation And Required Services Every 12 000 Km/7,500 Mi319
Maintenance Schedule - The Table321
Special Application Services324
Additional Maintenance And Care324
Recommended Fluids And Lubricants327
Maintenance Replacement Parts328
Technical Data333
Vehicle Identification Number - Vin333
Service Parts Identification Label333
Capacities And Specifications334
Engine Specifications335
Engine Drive Belt Routing336
Customer Information337
Onstar Overview357
Onstar Services358
Emergency358
Security358
Navigation358
Using Voice Command During A Planned Route359
Other Navigation Services Available From Onstar359
Connections359
Route Preview359
Hands-Free Calling360
Retrieve My Number360
End A Call360
Place A Call Using A Stored Number360
Onstar Additional Information361
Diagnostics361
Onstar Personal Identification Number - Pin363
Global Positioning System - Gps363
Cellular And Gps Antennas364
Unable To Connect To Onstar Message364
Index365