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Chevrolet 2006 Malibu manuals available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual, Getting To Know Manual
Chevrolet 2006 Malibu Owner's Manual (438 pages)
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Chevrolet
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Automobile
| Size: 2.82 MB
Table of Contents
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
Older Children
38
Infants and Young Children
40
Child Restraint Systems
44
Where to Put the Restraint
48
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
49
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
57
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
59
Airbag System
61
Where Are the Airbags
64
When Should an Airbag Inflate
67
What Makes an Airbag Inflate
69
How Does an Airbag Restrain
69
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
70
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
71
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
72
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
Halogen Bulbs
331
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps
332
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps
334
Replacement Bulbs
335
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
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
422
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
423
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
423
Service Manuals
423
Service Publications Ordering Information
423
Service Bulletins
424
Current and Past Model Order Forms
424
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Chevrolet 2006 Malibu Getting To Know Manual (20 pages)
Brand:
Chevrolet
| Category:
Automobile
| Size: 0.96 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
Remote Keyless Entry System
2
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
2
Remote Vehicle Start System
3
Driver Personal Fit Features
4
Driver Seat Controls
4
Lumbar and Seatback Position Adjustment
4
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
4
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedals
5
Tilt/Telescope Steering Wheel
5
Outside Power Mirrors
5
Heated Seat Controls
5
Audio System Features
6
Radio and CD Player Controls
6
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
7
Multiple-Disc CD Player
8
XM ® Satellite Radio
8
Rear Seat Audio/Entertainment System
9
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
Fold-Flat Front Passenger Seat
17
60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat
17
Cleaning the Interior Upholstery
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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