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Chevrolet Malibu 2007 Malibu Owner's Manual (514 pages)

2007 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual

Brand: Chevrolet | Category: Automobile | Size: 3.02 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 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
  
  44
- Airbag System
  
  74
- Restraint System Check
  
  92
  - Checking the Restraint Systems
    92
  - Replacing Restraint System Parts
    93
    
    After a Crash
    93
Section 2 Features and Controls

95
- Features and Controls
  
  95
- Keys
  
  97
  - Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
    99
  - Operation
    99
- 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
  - Liftgate (MAXX)
    113
- Windows
  
  114
  - Power Windows
    115
  - Sun Visors
    115
- Theft-Deterrent Systems
  
  116
  - Content Theft-Deterrent
    116
  - PASS-Key III+ Operation
    119
- Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
  
  120
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    120
  - Ignition Positions
    121
  - Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
    122
  - Starting the Engine
    123
  - Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
    124
  - Engine Coolant Heater
    125
  - Automatic Transaxle Operation
    127
    
    (Base Models)
    127
  - Automatic Transaxle Operation
    130
    
    (SS Models)
    130
  - Parking Brake
    134
  - Shifting into Park (P)
    135
  - 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
    
    And Compass
    140
    
    Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Onstar
    140
  - Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
    140
    
    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
- 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
  
  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
    182
  - Headlamps off in PARK (P)
    182
  - Delayed Headlamps
    182
  - Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
    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
    
    Defogging and Defrosting
    191
    
    Maximum Air Conditioning
    191
    
    Rear Window Defogger
    192
  - Automatic Climate Control System
    193
  - Outlet Adjustment
    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
    208
    
    Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
    208
    
    Warning Light
    208
  - Traction Control System (TCS)
    209
    
    Warning Light
    209
  - Traction Control System
    209
    
    Active Light
    210
  - Enhanced Traction System
    210
    
    Enhanced Traction System Warning Light
    210
    
    Traction Control System Active Light
    210
    
    Warning Light
    210
  - Enhanced Traction System
    211
    
    Active Light
    211
    
    Enhanced Traction System Active Light
    211
  - Engine Coolant Temperature
    211
    
    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
  - 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
    228
    
    Data Systems (RDS)
    228
  - Setting the Time for Radios with Radio
    229
    
    Data Systems (RDS)
    229
  - Radio with CD (Base Level)
    229
    
    Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade
    231
    
    Playing a CD
    232
    
    Radio Messages
    232
  - Radio with CD (Uplevel)
    235
    
    Finding a Station
    237
    
    Setting Preset Stations
    238
    
    Rds and XM
    239
  - Radio with Six-Disc CD
    244
    
    Playing the Radio
    246
    
    Rds Messages
    250
  - XM Radio Messages
    258
  - Rear Seat Entertainment System
    260
    
    Audio Output
    262
    
    Stereo Rca Jacks
    262
    
    DVD Player
    264
    
    Remote Control
    266
    
    DVD Messages
    276
  - Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (Without Entertainment System)
    277
  - 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
  - Steering
    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
  - City Driving
    310
  - Freeway Driving
    311
  - Before Leaving on a Long Trip
    312
  - Highway Hypnosis
    313
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    314
  - Winter Driving
    316
  - If You Are Caught in a Blizzard
    318
  - If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand
    320
  - 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
  - Towing a Trailer
    331
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care

339
- Service and Appearance Care
  339
- Service
  
  342
  - Accessories and Modiﬁcations
    342
  - California Proposition 65 Warning
    343
  - Doing Your Own Service Work
    343
  - Adding Equipment to the Outside of
    344
  - Your Vehicle
    344
- 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
  - Engine Oil Life System
    360
  - Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
    362
  - Automatic Transaxle Fluid
    363
    
    And 3.5L V6 Engines)
    363
  - Automatic Transaxle Fluid
    364
    
    (3.9L V6 Engine)
    364
  - Engine Coolant
    367
  - What to Use
    368
  - Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
    370
  - Engine Overheating
    370
  - Overheated Engine Protection Operating
    372
    
    Mode (3.5L V6 and 3.9L V6 Engines)
    372
  - Cooling System
    373
  - Power Steering Fluid
    378
  - Windshield Washer Fluid
    380
  - Brakes
    381
  - Replacing Brake System Parts
    383
  - Battery
    384
  - Vehicle Storage
    384
  - Jump Starting
    384
- Checking Things under
  
  350
- Bulb Replacement
  
  390
  - Halogen Bulbs
    390
  - Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps
    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
  - 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
  - Tire Chains
    417
  - If a Tire Goes Flat
    418
  - Changing a Flat Tire
    418
  - Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
    420
  - 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 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
    439
  - 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 Identiﬁcation
  
  445
  - Vehicle Identiﬁcation Number (VIN)
    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
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

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Chevrolet Malibu 2007 Malibu 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

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