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Chevrolet Malibu 2005 Owner's Manual

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Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Driver Personal Fit Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Unlatching the MAXX Decklid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Remote Vehicle Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Exterior Lighting Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Congratulations on your purchase of a Chevrolet Malibu or Malibu MAXX. Please read this
information and your Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that
your vehicle may not include all the features described in this booklet. Place this booklet in your
Owner Manual portfolio for easy reference.
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Seating and Cargo Versatility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Storage Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Cleaning the Interior Upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
MAXX Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Exterior Lighting Controls ....10 Congratulations on your purchase of a Chevrolet Malibu or Malibu MAXX. Please read this information and your Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the features described in this booklet.

  • Page 2: Instrument Panel

    Instrument Panel A. Side Window Outlets I. Glove Box R. Center Console Storage Compartment B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever J. Adjustable Pedal Buttons S. Traction Control Button C. Steering Wheel Controls for K. Instrument Panel Brightness (or Accessory Power Outlet if not Cruise Control (if equipped) and Control equipped with Traction Control)
  • Page 3 See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

  • Page 4: Driver Personal Fit Features

    Getting to Know Your Malibu / Malibu MAXX Driver Personal Fit Features Your vehicle is equipped with an adjustable tilt and telescoping steering wheel, power height adjust driver’s seat, and power adjustable pedals (except on Base models). This combination of fea- tures allows optimum positioning of the Six-Way Power Seat Control (if equipped) driver for both comfort and safety.

  • Page 5: Remote Keyless Entry System Operation

    approximately one second to locate your Remote Keyless Entry System vehicle. The horn will sound three times Operation and the headlamps and parking lamps will flash three times. (Remote Keyless Entry with Remote Start To sound the panic alarm, press and shown.

  • Page 6: Remote Vehicle Start System

    Getting to Know Your Malibu / Malibu MAXX Remote Vehicle Start System (if equipped) This feature allows you to start the engine from outside the vehicle by using the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter. (Normal transmitter range is within 196 feet of the vehicle.) You can also pre-set the climate control system to heat or cool the vehicle interi- or before getting in.

  • Page 7: Audio System With Integral Driver Information

    Right Knob — Pressing the center Audio System with Integral (DISP) of this knob will toggle the radio Driver Information Center (DIC) display between station frequency and temperature and time and temperature. It is also used to display song title and artist information, if available in the broadcast.
  • Page 8 Getting to Know Your Malibu / Malibu MAXX Operating the Optional Rear Seat XM displays song title, artist and Entertainment (RSE) System entertainment genre. Activation fee and service subscription are extra. (Available The Rear Seat Entertainment System only in the U.S. 48 contiguous states.) has all the same functions as the RSA For more information, contact XM on the system, with the following added fea-...
  • Page 9 Driver Information Center (DIC) Vehicle Feature Personalization Features Depending on optional equipment, The DIC is controlled by three buttons this function provides up to 13 different located to the left of the radio display features that can be selected to best window.

  • Page 10: Exterior Lighting Controls

    Getting to Know Your Malibu / Malibu MAXX the headlamps to avoid unnecessarily Exterior Lighting Controls switching on and off for a short time. The system’s light sensor is located on top of the instrument panel, under the defroster grille. To ensure proper system operation, avoid placing objects or stick- ers on or near the sensor.

  • Page 11: Seating And Cargo Versatility

    Folding the 60/40 Split Rear Seat Seating and Cargo Versatility The split-folding rear seatback permits Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat loading of longer items from the rear cargo area. The front passenger seatback can be folded flat to permit loading of long cargo or it can serve as a table surface when parked.

  • Page 12: Functional And Convenience Features

    Getting to Know Your Malibu / Malibu MAXX High Efficiency Air Outlets for Rear Functional and Convenience Seat Comfort Features The two upper air outlets located in the center of the instrument panel are dedi- Electronic Range cated to the rear seats. The outlets are Select Mode fixed to direct airflow to the rear seats This feature allows...

  • Page 13: Storage Features

    shield. It can hold parking passes, toll tickets and a variety of other flat items. Front Console Photo/Note Clip A clip located on the vertical surface of your front console, beneath the Climate Control system (shown below), is avail- able for holding a photo, a note or other small documents.

  • Page 14: Cleaning The Interior Upholstery

    Getting to Know Your Malibu / Malibu MAXX Front MAXX Features Passenger Seat Storage Adjusting the Multi-Flex Rear Pocket Sliding Seat A small storage On Malibu MAXX models, the rear seat pocket located can slide forward to allow for more rear on the inboard cargo space, or rearward for more side of the front...
  • Page 15 Operating the Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover The shelf/cargo cover permits two-tiered cargo loading for maximum space utility. 3. Lower Position: Place the shelf on top of the cargo floor and slide it for- ward. The shelf is faced with a car- peted surface on one side and a durable plastic surface on the other for carrying dirty or wet cargo.

  • Page 16: Roadside Assistance Program

    1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872) on the road) TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 • FREE Jump Start (at home or on the As the owner of a 2005 Chevrolet, member- road) ship in the Roadside Assistance program is • FREE Fuel Delivery ($5 worth of fuel free.

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