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Chevrolet Malibu 2007 Owner's Manual (514 pages)

2007 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual

Brand: Chevrolet | Category: Automobile | Size: 3 MB

M 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual

1
- Table of Contents
  1
- Canadian Owners
  3
- How to Use this Manual
  4
- Safety Warnings and Symbols
  4
  - Vehicle Damage Warnings
    5
  - Vehicle Symbols
    5
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

7
- Seats and Restraint Systems
  
  7
- Front Seats
  
  8
  - Manual Seats
    8
  - Power Seat
    9
  - Manual Lumbar
    9
  - Heated Seats
    10
  - Reclining Seatbacks
    10
  - Head Restraints
    13
  - Passenger Folding Seatback (Maxx)
    14
  - Power Lift Seat
    16
- Rear Seats
  
  17
  - Rear Seat Operation
    17
  - Rear Sliding Seat (MAXX Only)
    19
- Safety Belts
  
  20
  - Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
    20
  - Why Safety Belts Work
    22
  - Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
    25
  - How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
    26
  - Driver Position
    26
  - Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
    34
  - Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
    35
  - Right Front Passenger Position
    35
  - Rear Seat Passengers
    36
  - Lap-Shoulder Belt
    36
  - Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
    39
  - Safety Belt Pretensioners
    43
  - Safety Belt Extender
    43
- Child Restraints
  
  44
- Airbag System
  
  74
- Restraint System Check
  
  92
  - Checking the Restraint Systems
    92
  - Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
    93
Section 2 Features and Controls

95
- Features and Controls
  
  95
- Keys
  
  97
  - Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
    99
  - Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
    100
    
    Battery Replacement
    102
    
    Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle
    102
    
    Remote Vehicle Start
    104
    
    Remote Start Ready
    106
- Doors and Locks
  
  107
  - Door Locks
    107
  - Power Door Locks
    108
  - Door Ajar Reminder
    108
  - Delayed Locking
    108
  - Programmable Automatic Door Locks
    110
  - Rear Door Security Locks
    110
  - Lockout Protection
    111
  - Trunk (Sedan)
    112
  - Emergency Trunk Release Handle
    113
  - Liftgate (MAXX)
    113
- Windows
  
  114
  - Power Windows
    115
  - Sun Visors
    115
- Theft-Deterrent Systems
  
  116
  - Content Theft-Deterrent
    116
  - Arming the System
    116
  - PASS-Key III+ Operation
    119
- Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
  
  120
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    120
  - Ignition Positions
    121
  - Key in the Ignition
    122
  - Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
    122
  - Starting the Engine
    123
  - Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
    124
  - Engine Coolant Heater
    125
  - To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
    126
  - Automatic Transaxle Operation
    127
    
    (Base Models)
    127
    
    Electronic Range Select Mode
    129
  - Automatic Transaxle Operation
    130
    
    (SS Models)
    130
    
    Driver Shift Control (DSC)
    132
  - Parking Brake
    134
  - Shifting into Park (P)
    135
    
    Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
    135
    
    Torque Lock
    136
  - Shifting out of Park (P)
    136
  - Parking over Things that Burn
    137
  - Engine Exhaust
    138
  - Running the Engine While Parked
    139
- Mirrors
  
  140
  - Manual Rearview Mirror
    140
  - Manual Rearview Mirror with Onstar
    140
    
    Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Onstar
    140
  - Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
    140
    
    And Compass
    140
    
    Compass Operation
    140
    
    Compass Calibration
    141
    
    Compass Variance
    141
    
    Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation
    142
    
    Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass
    142
    
    With Compass
    142
  - Outside Power Mirrors
    144
  - Outside Power Heated Mirrors
    144
  - Outside Convex Mirror
    144
- Onstar ® System
  
  145
  - Onstar ® Virtual Advisor
    146
- Universal Home Remote System
  
  148
- Storage Areas
  
  159
  - Glove Box
    159
  - Cupholder(S)
    160
  - Center Console Storage Area
    160
  - Map Pocket
    160
  - Rear Compartment Storage
    160
  - Panel/Cover (MAXX)
    160
- Sunroof
  
  162
  - Convenience Net
    162
Section 3 Instrument Panel

165
- Instrument Panel
  
  167
- Instrument Panel Overview
  
  168
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    170
  - Other Warning Devices
    170
  - Horn
    170
  - Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
    170
  - Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
    171
  - Turn and Lane-Change Signals
    172
  - Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    172
  - Flash-To-Pass
    173
  - Windshield Wipers
    173
  - Windshield Washer
    174
  - Rear Window Wiper/Washer
    175
  - (MAXX Model)
    175
  - Cruise Control
    176
  - Exterior Lamps
    179
  - Headlamps on Reminder
    182
  - Headlamps off in PARK (P)
    182
  - Delayed Headlamps
    182
  - Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
    183
  - Light Sensor
    183
  - Automatic Headlamp System
    184
  - Fog Lamps
    185
  - Instrument Panel Brightness
    185
- Instrument Panel
  
  185
  - Dome Lamp
    185
  - Entry/Exit Lighting
    186
  - Parade Dimming
    186
  - Front Reading Lamps
    186
  - Rear Reading Lamps
    186
  - Trunk Lamp
    186
  - Cargo Lamp
    186
  - Battery Run-Down Protection
    187
  - Accessory Power Outlet(S)
    187
  - Cigarette Lighter
    188
- Climate Controls
  
  189
  - Climate Control System
    189
    
    Operation
    189
    
    Defogging and Defrosting
    191
    
    Maximum Air Conditioning
    191
    
    Rear Window Defogger
    192
  - Automatic Climate Control System
    193
  - Outlet Adjustment
    199
  - Operation Tips
    199
- Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
  
  200
  - Instrument Panel Cluster
    200
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    202
  - Trip Odometer
    202
  - Tachometer
    202
  - Safety Belt Reminder Light
    203
  - Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
    203
  - Airbag Readiness Light
    204
  - Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
    205
  - Charging System Light
    207
  - Brake System Warning Light
    207
  - Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
    208
  - Anti-Lock Brake System
    208
    
    Warning Light
    208
  - Traction Control System (TCS)
    209
    
    Warning Light
    209
  - Traction Control System
    209
    
    Active Light
    210
    
    Enhanced Traction System Warning Light
    210
    
    Traction Control System Active Light
    210
  - Enhanced Traction System
    210
    
    Warning Light
    210
    
    Enhanced Traction System Active Light
    211
  - Enhanced Traction System
    211
    
    Active Light
    211
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
    211
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    212
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    212
    
    If the Light Is Flashing
    214
    
    If the Light Is on Steady
    214
    
    Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
    215
  - Oil Pressure Light
    216
  - Security Light
    217
  - Cruise Control Light
    217
  - Highbeam on Light
    217
  - Fuel Gage
    218
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
  
  219
  - DIC Operation and Displays
    219
  - Information Mode
    220
  - DIC Warnings and Messages
    222
  - DIC Vehicle Personalization
    225
- Audio System(S)
  
  227
  - Setting the Time for Radios Without Radio Data Systems (RDS)
    228
  - Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS)
    229
  - Radio with CD (Base Level)
    229
    
    Playing the Radio
    229
    
    Finding a Station
    230
    
    Setting Preset Stations
    230
    
    Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade
    231
    
    Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
    231
    
    Playing a CD
    232
    
    Radio Messages
    232
  - Radio with CD (Uplevel)
    235
    
    Radio Data System (Rds)
    235
    
    XM™ Satellite Radio Service
    236
    
    Finding a Station
    237
    
    Setting Preset Stations
    238
    
    Rds and XM
    239
    
    Rds Messages
    240
  - Radio with Six-Disc CD
    244
    
    Playing the Radio
    246
    
    Rds Messages
    250
  - XM Radio Messages
    258
  - Rear Seat Entertainment System
    260
    
    Before You Drive
    260
    
    Parental Control
    260
    
    Audio Output
    262
    
    Stereo Rca Jacks
    262
    
    Video Screen
    263
    
    DVD Player
    264
    
    Remote Control
    266
    
    DVD Messages
    276
  - Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (Without Entertainment System)
    277
    
    Primary Radio Controls
    278
    
    Rear Seat Radio Controls
    278
  - Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (with Entertainment System)
    279
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature
    281
  - Audio Steering Wheel Controls (Three Spoke)
    281
  - Audio Steering Wheel Controls (Four Spoke)
    282
  - Radio Reception
    283
  - Care of Your Cds and Dvds
    284
  - Care of the CD and DVD Player
    284
  - Fixed Mast Antenna (MAXX Only)
    284
  - Backglass Antenna (Sedan Only)
    285
  - XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
    285
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

287
- Driving Your Vehicle
  
  287
- Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
  
  288
  - Defensive Driving
    288
  - Drunken Driving
    289
  - Control of a Vehicle
    292
  - Braking
    292
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    293
  - Braking in Emergencies
    295
  - Traction Control System (TCS)
    296
  - Enhanced Traction System (ETS)
    297
  - Hydraulic Power Steering
    299
    
    Steering Tips
    299
    
    Steering in Emergencies
    301
  - Off-Road Recovery
    302
  - Passing
    302
  - Loss of Control
    304
  - Competitive Driving
    305
  - Driving at Night
    306
  - Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    307
    
    Driving through Deep Standing Water
    309
    
    Driving through Flowing Water
    309
    
    Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
    309
  - City Driving
    310
  - Freeway Driving
    311
  - Before Leaving on a Long Trip
    312
  - Highway Hypnosis
    313
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    314
  - Winter Driving
    316
    
    Driving on Snow or Ice
    317
    
    If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
    318
  - If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
    320
  - Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    321
  - Loading Your Vehicle
    322
- Towing
  
  328
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    328
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    328
    
    Dinghy Towing
    329
    
    Dolly Towing
    330
  - Towing a Trailer
    331
    
    If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer
    332
    
    Weight of the Trailer
    332
    
    Weight of the Trailer Tongue
    333
    
    Safety Chains
    334
    
    Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
    334
    
    Trailer Brakes
    334
    
    Driving with a Trailer
    335
    
    Following Distance
    335
    
    Driving on Grades
    336
    
    Making Turns
    336
    
    Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
    336
    
    Parking on Hills
    337
    
    Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
    338
    
    Maintenance When Trailer Towing
    338
    
    When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill
    338
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

339
- Service and Appearance Care
  339
- Service
  
  342
- Fuel
  
  344
  - Gasoline Octane
    344
  - Gasoline Speciﬁcations
    345
  - California Fuel
    345
  - Additives
    345
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    346
  - Filling the Tank
    347
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    349
- The Hood
  
  350
  - Hood Release
    350
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    352
  - Engine Oil
    357
    
    When to Add Engine Oil
    358
    
    What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
    359
    
    Engine Oil Additives
    360
  - Engine Oil Life System
    360
    
    How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
    361
    
    What to Do with Used Oil
    361
  - When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    362
  - How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    362
  - Automatic Transaxle Fluid
    363
    
    And 3.5L V6 Engines)
    363
  - How to Check Automatic Transaxle Fluid
    364
    
    (3.9L V6 Engine)
    364
    
    How to Add Automatic Transaxle Fluid
    366
  - Engine Coolant
    367
    
    What to Use
    368
    
    Checking Coolant
    369
  - Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
    370
  - Engine Overheating
    370
  - If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
    371
  - Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode (3.5L V6 and 3.9L V6 Engines)
    372
  - Cooling System
    373
  - How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
    375
  - Power Steering Fluid
    378
    
    How to Check Power Steering Fluid
    379
    
    When to Check Power Steering Fluid
    379
  - Windshield Washer Fluid
    380
  - Adding Washer Fluid
    380
  - Brakes
    381
    
    Brake Wear
    382
    
    Replacing Brake System Parts
    383
    
    Vehicle Storage
    384
  - Battery
    384
  - Jump Starting
    384
  - Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps
    390
- Checking Things under
  
  350
- Bulb Replacement
  
  390
  - Halogen Bulbs
    390
  - Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps
    392
  - License Plate Lamp
    394
  - Replacement Bulbs
    394
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  
  395
- Tires
  
  398
  - Winter Tires
    399
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    400
  - Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions
    404
  - Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
    407
    
    When to Check
    407
    
    How to Check
    408
  - High-Speed Operation
    408
  - Tire Inspection and Rotation
    409
  - When It Is Time for New Tires
    410
  - Buying New Tires
    411
  - Different Size Tires and Wheels
    413
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    414
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    415
  - Wheel Replacement
    415
  - Used Replacement Wheels
    416
  - Tire Chains
    417
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    418
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    418
  - Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
    420
  - Tire Changing Tools
    421
  - Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
    422
  - The Spare Tire
    422
  - Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools (Sedan)
    428
  - Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools (Sedan SS)
    430
    
    Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
    430
  - Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools (All MAXX Models)
    432
  - Compact Spare Tire
    435
- Appearance Care
  
  436
  - Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
    436
  - Fabric/Carpet
    437
  - Leather
    438
  - Ultra Lux Suede
    439
  - Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
    439
  - Care of Safety Belts
    440
  - Weatherstrips
    440
  - Washing Your Vehicle
    440
  - Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
    441
  - Finish Care
    441
  - Windshield and Wiper Blades
    441
  - Aluminum Wheels
    442
  - Tires
    443
  - Sheet Metal Damage
    443
  - Finish Damage
    443
    
    Underbody Maintenance
    443
    
    Chemical Paint Spotting
    444
    
    Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
    444
    
    Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN)
    445
- Vehicle Identiﬁcation
  
  445
  - Engine Identification
    445
  - Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label
    446
- Electrical System
  
  446
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    446
  - Headlamp Wiring
    446
  - Windshield Wiper Fuses
    446
  - Power Windows and Other Power
    447
    
    Options
    447
  - Fuses
    447
  - Instrument Panel Fuse Block
    447
  - Engine Compartment Fuse Block
    450
  - Rear Compartment Fuse Block
    452
- Capacities and Speciﬁcations
  
  455
  - Engine Specifications
    456
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

457
- Maintenance Schedule
  457
- Introduction
  458
- Maintenance Requirements
  458
- Maintenance Schedule
  458
- Your Vehicle and the Environment
  458
- Using the Maintenance Schedule
  459
- Scheduled Maintenance
  460
- Additional Required Services
  463
- Maintenance Footnotes
  464
- Owner Checks and Services
  465
- At each Fuel Fill
  466
- At Least Once a Month
  466
- At Least Once a Year
  467
- Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
  469
- Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
  470
- Engine Drive Belt Routing
  471
- Maintenance Record
  473
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

477
- Customer Assistance Information
  477
- Customer Assistance and Information
  
  478
  - Customer Satisfaction Procedure
    478
  - Online Owner Center
    481
  - Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
    482
  - Customer Assistance Offices
    482
    
    Overseas - Customer Assistance
    483
  - GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
    483
  - Roadside Assistance Program
    484
  - Courtesy Transportation
    487
    
    Scheduling Service Appointments
    488
    
    Transportation Options
    488
    
    Additional Program Information
    489
  - Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
    490
  - Collision Damage Repair
    491
    
    Collision Parts
    491
    
    Insuring Your Vehicle
    492
    
    Repair Facility
    492
    
    If an Accident Occurs
    493
    
    Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process
    495
- Reporting Safety Defects
  
  496

Chevrolet Malibu 2007 Owner's Manual (510 pages)

Brand: Chevrolet | Category: Automobile | Size: 2 MB

Table of Contents

1
- Canadian Owners
  3
- How to Use this Manual
  3
- Safety Warnings and Symbols
  4
- Vehicle Symbols
  5
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

7
- Seats and Restraint Systems
  
  7
- Front Seats
  
  8
  - Manual Seats
    8
  - Power Seat
    9
  - Manual Lumbar
    9
  - Heated Seats
    10
  - Reclining Seatbacks
    10
  - Head Restraints
    13
  - Passenger Folding Seatback (Maxx)
    14
  - Power Lift Seat
    16
- Rear Seats
  
  17
  - Rear Seat Operation
    17
- Safety Belts
  
  20
- Child Restraints
  
  42
- Airbag System
  
  72
- Restraint System Check
  
  90
  - Checking the Restraint Systems
    90
  - Replacing Restraint System Parts
    91
    
    After a Crash
    91
Section 2 Features and Controls

93
- Features and Controls
  
  93
- Keys
  
  95
- Doors and Locks
  
  104
  - Door Locks
    104
  - Power Door Locks
    105
  - Door Ajar Reminder
    105
  - Delayed Locking
    106
  - Programmable Automatic Door Locks
    106
  - Rear Door Security Locks
    107
  - Lockout Protection
    108
  - Trunk (Sedan)
    108
- Windows
  
  110
  - Liftgate (MAXX)
    110
  - Power Windows
    111
  - Sun Visors
    112
- Theft-Deterrent Systems
  
  113
  - Content Theft-Deterrent
    113
  - PASS-Key III+ Operation
    115
- Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
  
  117
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    117
  - Ignition Positions
    118
  - Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
    119
  - Starting the Engine
    120
  - Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
    121
  - Engine Coolant Heater
    122
  - Automatic Transaxle Operation
    124
    
    (Base Models)
    124
  - Automatic Transaxle Operation
    128
    
    (SS Models)
    128
  - Parking Brake
    132
  - Shifting into Park (P)
    132
  - Shifting out of Park (P)
    134
  - Parking over Things that Burn
    135
  - Engine Exhaust
    136
  - Running the Engine While Parked
    137
- Mirrors
  
  138
  - Manual Rearview Mirror
    138
  - Manual Rearview Mirror with Onstar
    138
    
    Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Onstar
    139
    
    And Compass
    139
  - Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
    139
    
    With Compass
    141
    
    Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass
    141
  - Outside Power Mirrors
    143
  - Outside Power Heated Mirrors
    143
- Onstar ® System
  
  144
  - Outside Convex Mirror
    144
- Universal Home Remote System
  
  148
  - System Identiﬁcation
    148
  - Universal Home Remote System
    149
  - Universal Home Remote System Operation
    149
    
    (With One Triangular LED)
    149
  - Universal Home Remote System Operation
    153
    
    (With Three Round LED)
    153
- Storage Areas
  
  160
  - Glove Box
    160
  - Cupholder(S)
    160
  - Center Console Storage Area
    160
  - Map Pocket
    161
  - Rear Compartment Storage
    161
  - Panel/Cover (MAXX)
    161
  - Convenience Net
    163
  - Table (Maxx)
    163
- Sunroof
  
  164
Section 3 Instrument Panel

165
- Instrument Panel
  
  165
- Instrument Panel Overview
  
  168
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    170
  - Other Warning Devices
    170
  - Horn
    170
  - Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
    170
  - Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
    171
  - Turn and Lane-Change Signals
    172
  - Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    172
  - Flash-To-Pass
    173
  - Windshield Wipers
    173
  - Windshield Washer
    174
  - Rear Window Wiper/Washer
    175
  - (MAXX Model)
    175
  - Cruise Control
    176
  - Exterior Lamps
    179
  - Headlamps on Reminder
    181
  - Headlamps off in PARK (P)
    181
  - Delayed Headlamps
    182
  - Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
    182
  - Automatic Headlamp System
    183
  - Fog Lamps
    184
  - Instrument Panel Brightness
    184
  - Dome Lamp
    184
- Instrument Panel
  
  184
  - Entry/Exit Lighting
    185
    
    Parade Dimming
    185
    
    Front Reading Lamps
    185
    
    Rear Reading Lamps
    185
    
    Trunk Lamp
    185
    
    Cargo Lamp
    186
    
    Battery Run-Down Protection
    186
    
    Accessory Power Outlet(S)
    186
    
    Cigarette Lighter
    187
- Climate Controls
  
  188
  - Climate Control System
    188
    
    Maximum Air Conditioning
    190
    
    Defogging and Defrosting
    190
  - Automatic Climate Control System
    192
  - Outlet Adjustment
    197
- Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
  
  198
  - Instrument Panel Cluster
    198
  - Speedometer and Odometer
    200
  - Trip Odometer
    200
  - Tachometer
    201
  - Safety Belt Reminder Light
    201
  - Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
    202
  - Airbag Readiness Light
    202
  - Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
    203
  - Charging System Light
    206
  - Brake System Warning Light
    206
  - Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
    208
  - Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light
    209
  - Traction Control System Active Light
    209
  - Enhanced Traction System Warning Light
    210
  - Enhanced Traction System Active Light
    210
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
    211
  - Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
    211
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    212
  - Oil Pressure Light
    215
  - Security Light
    216
  - Cruise Control Light
    216
  - Highbeam on Light
    216
  - Fuel Gage
    217
- Driver Information Center (DIC)
  
  218
  - DIC Operation and Displays
    218
  - Information Mode
    219
  - DIC Warnings and Messages
    222
  - DIC Vehicle Personalization
    225
- Audio System(S)
  
  228
  - Setting the Time for Radios Without
    229
    
    Radio Data Systems (RDS)
    229
  - Setting the Time for Radios with
    230
    
    Radio Data Systems (RDS)
    230
  - Radio with CD (Base Level)
    230
  - Radio with CD (Uplevel)
    236
  - Radio with Six-Disc CD
    246
  - XM Radio Messages
    259
  - Rear Seat Entertainment System
    261
  - Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (Without Entertainment System)
    278
  - Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (with Entertainment System)
    280
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature
    281
  - Audio Steering Wheel Controls (Three Spoke)
    282
  - (Four Spoke)
    283
  - Radio Reception
    284
  - Care of Your Cds and Dvds
    285
  - Care of the CD and DVD Player
    285
  - Fixed Mast Antenna (MAXX Only)
    285
  - Backglass Antenna (Sedan Only)
    286
  - XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
    286
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

287
- Driving Your Vehicle
  
  287
- Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
  
  288
  - Defensive Driving
    288
  - Drunken Driving
    289
  - Control of a Vehicle
    292
  - Braking
    292
  - Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
    293
  - Braking in Emergencies
    295
  - Traction Control System (TCS)
    295
  - Enhanced Traction System (ETS)
    297
  - Steering
    299
  - Off-Road Recovery
    302
  - Passing
    302
  - Loss of Control
    304
  - Competitive Driving
    305
  - Driving at Night
    306
  - Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
    307
  - City Driving
    311
  - Freeway Driving
    312
  - Before Leaving on a Long Trip
    313
  - Highway Hypnosis
    314
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    315
  - Winter Driving
    317
  - If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand
    322
  - Mud, Ice, or Snow
    322
  - Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
    323
  - Loading Your Vehicle
    324
- Towing
  
  330
  - Towing Your Vehicle
    330
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    330
  - Towing a Trailer
    333
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

341
- Service and Appearance Care
  
  341
- Service
  
  344
  - Accessories and Modiﬁcations
    344
  - California Proposition 65 Warning
    345
  - Doing Your Own Service Work
    345
  - Adding Equipment to the Outside of
    346
    
    Your Vehicle
    346
- Fuel
  
  346
  - Gasoline Octane
    346
  - Gasoline Speciﬁcations
    347
  - California Fuel
    347
  - Additives
    347
  - Fuels in Foreign Countries
    348
  - Filling the Tank
    349
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    351
- Checking Things under the Hood
  
  352
  - Hood Release
    352
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    354
  - Engine Oil
    359
  - When to Add Engine Oil
    360
  - Engine Oil Life System
    362
  - Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    364
  - Automatic Transaxle Fluid
    365
    
    (2.2L L4 and 3.5L V6 Engines)
    365
  - Automatic Transaxle Fluid (3.9L V6 Engine)
    366
  - Engine Coolant
    368
  - Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
    371
  - Engine Overheating
    371
  - Overheated Engine Protection Operating
    373
    
    Mode (3.5L V6 and 3.9L V6 Engines)
    373
  - Cooling System
    374
  - Power Steering Fluid
    379
  - Windshield Washer Fluid
    380
  - Brakes
    381
  - Battery
    384
  - Jump Starting
    385
- Bulb Replacement
  
  389
  - Halogen Bulbs
    389
  - Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps
    390
  - Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
    392
    
    And Back-Up Lamps
    392
  - License Plate Lamp
    393
  - Replacement Bulbs
    394
- Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
  
  394
- Tires
  
  397
  - Winter Tires
    398
  - Tire Sidewall Labeling
    399
  - Tire Terminology and Deﬁnitions
    403
  - Inﬂation - Tire Pressure
    406
  - High-Speed Operation
    407
  - Tire Inspection and Rotation
    408
  - When It Is Time for New Tires
    409
  - Buying New Tires
    410
  - Different Size Tires and Wheels
    412
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    412
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    414
  - Wheel Replacement
    414
  - Tire Chains
    416
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    417
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    418
  - Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
    419
  - Removing the Flat Tire and Installing
    422
    
    The Spare Tire
    422
  - Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools (Sedan)
    428
  - Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
    430
    
    (Sedan SS)
    430
  - Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools (All MAXX Models)
    432
  - Compact Spare Tire
    434
- Appearance Care
  
  435
  - Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
    435
  - Fabric/Carpet
    436
  - Leather
    437
  - Ultra Lux Suede
    438
  - Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
    438
  - Plastic Surfaces
    438
  - Care of Safety Belts
    439
  - Weatherstrips
    439
  - Washing Your Vehicle
    439
  - Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
    440
  - Finish Care
    440
  - Windshield and Wiper Blades
    440
  - Aluminum Wheels
    441
  - Tires
    441
  - Sheet Metal Damage
    442
  - Finish Damage
    442
  - Underbody Maintenance
    442
  - Chemical Paint Spotting
    442
    
    Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
    443
- Vehicle Identiﬁcation
  
  444
  - Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN)
    444
  - Service Parts Identiﬁcation Label
    444
- Electrical System
  
  445
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    445
  - Headlamp Wiring
    445
  - Windshield Wiper Fuses
    445
  - Power Windows and Other Power
    446
    
    Options
    446
  - Fuses
    446
  - Instrument Panel Fuse Block
    447
  - Engine Compartment Fuse Block
    449
  - Rear Compartment Fuse Block
    451
- Capacities and Speciﬁcations
  
  454
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

457
- Introduction
  458
- Maintenance Requirements
  458
- Maintenance Schedule
  458
- Using the Maintenance Schedule
  458
- Your Vehicle and the Environment
  458
- Scheduled Maintenance
  460
- Additional Required Services
  462
- Maintenance Footnotes
  463
- At each Fuel Fill
  464
- Owner Checks and Services
  464
- At Least Once a Month
  465
- At Least Once a Year
  466
- Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
  468
- Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
  469
- Engine Drive Belt Routing
  470
- Maintenance Record
  472
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

475

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Chevrolet Malibu 2007 Owner's Manual (514 pages)

Table of Contents

M 2007 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Child Restraints

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Onstar ® System

Universal Home Remote System

Storage Areas

Sunroof

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Instrument Panel

Climate Controls

Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Audio System(S)

Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle

Driving Your Vehicle

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle

Towing

Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

Service

Fuel

The Hood

Checking Things under

Bulb Replacement

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement

Tires

Appearance Care

Vehicle Identiﬁcation

Electrical System

Capacities and Speciﬁcations

Section 6 Maintenance Schedule

Section 7 Customer Assistance Information

Customer Assistance and Information

Reporting Safety Defects

Chevrolet Malibu 2007 Owner's Manual (510 pages)

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Seats and Restraint Systems

Front Seats

Rear Seats

Safety Belts

Child Restraints

Airbag System

Restraint System Check

Section 2 Features and Controls

Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Windows

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Mirrors

Onstar ® System

Universal Home Remote System

Storage Areas

Sunroof

Section 3 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Instrument Panel

Climate Controls