Chevrolet Malibu 2014 Midsize Sedan Manuals

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Chevrolet Malibu 2014 Owner's Manual (427 pages)

2014

Brand: Chevrolet | Category: Automobile | Size: 6 MB

Contents
1
Introduction
3
Danger, Warnings and Cautions
4
Symbols
4
Vehicle Symbol Chart
4
In Brief
7
Instrument Panel
8
Instrument Panel Overview
8
Initial Drive Information
10
Remote Keyless Entry System
10
Remote Vehicle Start
11
Starting the Vehicle
11
Canceling a Remote Start
11
Door Locks
11
Windows
12
Express Window Operation
12
Seat Adjustment
13
Manual Front Seats
13
Seat Height Adjuster
13
Power Seats
13
Lumbar Adjustment
14
Reclining Seatbacks
14
Manual Reclining Seatbacks
14
Memory Features
15
Second Row Seats
15
Heated Seats
15
Passenger Sensing System
16
Head Restraint Adjustment
16
Safety Belts
16
Mirror Adjustment
17
Exterior Mirrors
17
Steering Wheel Adjustment
17
Interior Mirror
17
Interior Lighting
18
Dome Lamps
18
Exterior Lighting
18
Reading Lamps
18
Windshield Wiper/Washer
19
Auto
19
Int
19
Off
19
Climate Controls
20
Climate Control System
20
Transmission
21
Drive Shift Control
21
Vehicle Features
22
Radio
22
Satellite Radio
22
Bluetooth
22
Steering Wheel Controls
23
Cruise Control
23
Infotainment System
24
Driver Information Center
24
Lane Departure Warning
24
Sunroof
25
Rear Vision Camera
25
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
25
Power Outlets
25
Eassist Features
26
Eassist Overview
26
Anti-Pinch Feature
26
High Voltage Safety Information
27
Driver Efficiency Gauge
27
Automatic Engine Start/Stop Feature
28
Battery
28
Eassist Automatic Start/Stop
28
Stop/Start System
28
Tire Pressure Monitor
29
Electronic Stability Control
29
Traction Control
29
Performance and Maintenance
29
Engine Oil Life System
30
E85 or Flexfuel
30
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
30
Resetting the Oil Life System
30
Onstar
31
Keys and Locks
33
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from Passenger Doors
37
Passive Locking
37
Keyless Trunk Opening
37
Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle
38
Programming with a Recognized Transmitter
38
Battery Replacement
41
To Start the Vehicle
41
Extending Engine Run Time
42
Starting the Engine Using Remote Start
42
Power Door Locks
44
Delayed Locking
44
Door Ajar Reminder
44
Automatic Door Locks
45
Lockout Protection
45
Safety Locks
45
Doors
46
Trunk
46
Trunk Release
47
Emergency Trunk Release Handle
47
On Solid
48
Vehicle Security
48
Arming the Alarm System
48
Vehicle Alarm System
48
Immobilizer
49
How to Detect a Tamper Condition
49
Immobilizer Operation
49
Disarming the Alarm System
49
Keyless Access
50
Power Mirrors
51
Heated Mirrors
51
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
51
Manual Rearview Mirror
52
Interior Rearview Mirrors
52
Interior Mirrors
52
Express
53
Power Windows
53
Sun Visors
54
Window Lockout
54
Safety Function Override
54
Seats and Restraints
57
Head Restraints
58
Front Seat
58
Rear Seat
58
Front Seats
59
Power Seat Adjustment
60
Power Reclining Seatbacks
61
Recalling RKE Memory Positions
62
Memory Seats
62
Recalling Button Memory Positions
62
Storing Button Memory Positions
62
Heated Front Seats
63
Easy Exit Driver Seat
63
To Recall RKE Memory Positions
63
Remote Start Heated Seats
64
Rear Seats
65
Folding the Seatback
65
Raising the Seatback
65
Rear Seat Armrest
66
Why Safety Belts Work
67
Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
68
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
68
Lap-Shoulder Belt
69
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
70
Safety Belt Pretensioners
71
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
71
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
73
Safety Belt Extender
73
Safety System Check
73
Airbag System
74
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
74
Where Are the Airbags?
76
Driver Side
77
Rear Seat Driver Side
77
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
78
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
79
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
79
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
80
If the on Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint
83
If the off Indicator Is Lit for an Adult-Sized Occupant
84
Additional Factors Affecting System Operation
85
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
86
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
86
Airbag System Check
87
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
87
Child Restraints
88
Older Children
88
Infants and Young Children
90
Child Restraint Systems
92
Rear-Facing Infant System
92
Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle
93
Booster Seats
93
Forward-Facing Child Seat
93
Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint
94
Where to Put the Restraint
94
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
95
Top Tether Anchor
96
Lower Anchors
96
Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations
97
Head Restraint Removal and Reinstallation
101
Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash
102
Securing Child Restraints
103
Storage
109
Storage Compartments
109
Instrument Panel Storage
109
Glove Box
109
Additional Storage Features
110
Cupholders
110
Center Console Storage
110
Convenience Net
110
Table of Contents
111
Instruments and Controls
111
Instruments and Controls
112
- Steering Wheel Adjustment
  112
- Steering Wheel Controls
  112
- Horn
  113
- Windshield Wiper/Washer
  113
- Compass
  114
- Clock
  114
  - Setting the Clock
    114
  - Wipe Parking
    114
  - Setting the 12/24 Hour Format
    115
- Power Outlets
  115
  - Power Outlet 120 Volt
    116
  - Alternating Current
    116
  - Instruments and Controls
    116
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
117
- Instrument Cluster
  118
  - English Uplevel Shown, Metric and Base Level Similar
    118
  - English Eassist Shown, Metric Eassist Similar
    119
- Speedometer
  120
- Tachometer
  120
- Fuel Gauge
  120
- Trip Odometer
  120
- Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
  121
- Driver Efficiency Gauge
  121
- Safety Belt Reminders
  122
- Airbag Readiness Light
  122
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
124
Charging System Light
124
- Light on Steady
  125
- Light Flashing
  125
- Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
  126
- Brake System Warning Light
  127
- Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
  127
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light
  128
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
128
Traction off Light
128
Stabilitrak ® off Light
129
Traction Control System (Tcs)/Stabilitrak Light
129
Engine Coolant Temperature
129
- Warning Light
  130
- When the Light Is on Steady
  130
Tire Pressure Light
130
Engine Oil Pressure Light
130
Low Fuel Warning Light
131
Security Light
131
High-Beam on Light
132
Front Fog Lamp Light
132
Lamps on Reminder
132
Cruise Control Light
132
Door Ajar Light
132
Information Displays
133
- Center Stack Display
  133
- DIC Operation and Displays
  133
- Driver Information
  133
  - Center (DIC)
    133
    
    Digital Speedometer
    134
    
    Trip 1 and Trip 2
    134
    
    Power Flow (Eassist Only)
    134
    
    Fuel Range
    134
    
    Vehicle Information Menu Items
    135
    
    Display Units
    135
    
    Tire Pressure
    135
    
    Jump Start (Eassist Only)
    135
  - Trip/Fuel Menu Items
    133
  - Battery Saver Active
    136
  - Battery Voltage and Charging Messages
    136
  - Low Battery
    136
- Brake System Messages
  137
- Compass Messages
  137
- Cruise Control Messages
  137
- Door Ajar Messages
  137
- Engine Cooling System Messages
  138
- Engine Oil Messages
  138
  - Engine Overheated Idle Engine
    138
  - Engine Overheated Stop Engine
    138
- Engine Power Messages
  139
- Fuel System Messages
  139
- Key and Lock Messages
  139
- Lamp Messages
  139
  - Object Detection System Messages
    140
  - Park Assist off
    140
  - Service Park Assist
    140
  - Turn Signal on
    140
  - Ride Control System Messages
    141
- Security Messages
  141
- Service Vehicle Messages
  141
  - Starting the Vehicle Messages
    141
  - Shift Denied
    142
  - Shift to Park
    142
- Tire Messages
  142
  - Transmission Messages
    142
  - Vehicle Personalization
    143
  - Washer Fluid Messages
    143
  - Window Messages
    143
  - Auto Fan Speed
    144
  - Auto Rear Defog
    144
  - Climate and Air Quality
    144
  - Collision/Detection Systems
    144
  - Chime Volume
    145
  - Comfort and Convenience
    145
  - Park Assist
    145
  - Reverse Tilt Mirror
    145
  - Auto Door Unlock
    146
  - Exit Lighting
    146
  - Language
    146
  - Lighting
    146
  - Auto Door Lock
    147
  - Delayed Door Lock
    147
  - Locking Feedback
    147
  - Unlock Feedback (Lights)
    147
  - Memory Remote Recall
    148
  - Passive Door Unlock
    148
  - Relock Remote Door
    148
  - Remote Left in Vehicle Reminder
    148
  - Return to Factory Settings
    149
  - Universal Remote System
    149
  - Universal Remote System Programming
    149
  - Programming the Universal Remote System
    150
  - To Program up to Three Devices
    150
  - Learn or Smart Button
    151
  - Radio Signals for Canada and some Gate Operators
    151
  - Erasing Universal Remote System Buttons
    152
  - Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote System Button
    152
  - Universal Remote System Operation
    152
  - Using the Universal Remote System
    152
  - Exterior Lamp Controls
    153
  - Daytime Running Lamps
    154
  - Exterior Lamps off Reminder
    154
  - Flash to Pass
    154
  - Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
    154
  - Automatic Headlamp System
    155
  - Hazard Warning Flashers
    155
  - Lights on with Wipers
    155
  - Fog Lamps
    156
  - Turn and Lane Change Signals
    156
  - Courtesy Lamps
    157
  - Instrument Panel Illumination Control
    157
  - Entry Lighting
    158
  - Front Reading Lamps
    158
  - Lighting Features
    158
  - Rear Reading Lamps
    158
  - Battery Load Management
    159
  - Infotainment System
    161
  - Infotainment System Overview
    162
- Theft-Deterrent Feature
  162
  - Configuration Setup Menu
    164
  - Info
    164
  - Tone
    164
  - Languages
    165
- Operation
  165
  - Turning the System on or off
    165
  - Volume Control
    165
  - Activating a Setting
    166
  - Selecting a Menu Option
    166
  - Submenus
    166
  - Turning a Function on or off
    166
  - Adjusting the Fader and Balance
    167
  - Adjusting the Treble, Midrange, and Bass
    167
  - Audio Settings
    167
  - Speed Compensated Volume
    167
  - Auto Volume
    168
  - Configuring the Number of Favorite Pages
    168
  - Maximum Startup Volume
    168
  - To Configure the Number of Available Favorite Pages
    168
- AM-FM Radio
  169
  - Control Buttons
    169
  - Radio Menus
    169
  - RDS (Radio Data System)
    169
  - Category Lists
    170
  - Seek Tuning
    170
  - Selecting a Band
    170
  - Selecting a Station
    170
  - Retrieving Stations
    171
- Satellite Radio
  171
  - Siriusxm Categories
    171
  - Storing a Station as a Favorite
    171
  - Storing Stations
    171
  - No CAT Info
    172
  - No Title Info
    172
  - Siriusxm Messages
    172
  - Turning Siriusxm Channel Graphic on or off
    172
- Backglass Antenna
  173
- Fm
  173
- Radio Reception
  173
- Audio Players
  174
- CD Player
  174
- Multi-Band Antenna
  174
  - Error Messages
    175
  - Loading and Ejecting Discs
    175
  - To Avoid Damage to the CD Player
    175
- Auxiliary Devices
  176
  - USB Port
    176
  - Connecting and Controlling an Ipod
    177
  - Repeat
    177
  - Shuffle
    177
  - To Search for Tracks:
    177
  - Connecting a USB Drive
    178
  - Connecting and Controlling a USB Drive
    178
  - Searching for a Track
    178
  - Shuffle Functionality
    178
  - Bluetooth Setup Menu
    179
  - Connecting a Bluetooth Device
    179
  - Pairing Information
    179
  - Changing the Default PIN
    180
  - Connecting to a Device
    180
  - Pairing a Device
    180
  - Removing a Device
    180
- Bluetooth (Overview)
  181
  - Controlling a Bluetooth Device
    181
  - Messages
    181
  - Other Information
    181
- Phone
  181
  - Audio System
    182
  - Bluetooth Controls
    182
  - Infotainment System Controls
    182
  - Voice Recognition
    182
- Bluetooth
  183
- Controls)
  183
  - Pairing a Phone
    183
  - Connecting to a Different Phone
    184
  - Deleting a Paired Phone
    184
  - Listing All Paired and Connected Phones
    184
  - Making a Call Using the Phone Book
    184
  - Accepting or Declining a Call
    185
  - Call Waiting
    185
  - Declining a Call
    185
  - Making a Call
    185
- Bluetooth
  186
  - Conference Calling
    186
  - Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones
    186
  - Ending a Call
    186
  - Muting a Call
    186
- Recognition)
  186
  - Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers
    188
  - Using the Digit Store Command
    188
  - Using the Store Command
    188
  - Listing Stored Numbers
    189
  - Using the Delete Command
    189
  - Using the Dial or Call Command
    189
  - Calling 911 Emergency
    190
  - Receiving a Call
    190
  - Using the Digit Dial Command
    190
  - Using the Re-Dial Command
    190
  - Three-Way Calling
    191
  - Voice Pass-Thru
    191
  - Clearing the System
    192
  - Sending a Number or Name Tag During a Call
    192
  - Climate Control Systems
    193
  - Air Conditioning
    194
  - Air Delivery Address
    194
  - Fan Control
    194
  - Temperature Control
    194
  - Rear Window Defogger
    195
  - Recirculation
    195
  - Sensors
    195
  - Dual Automatic Climate Control System
    196
  - Automatic Operation
    197
  - Manual Operation
    197
  - Auto Defog
    199
  - Remote Start Climate Control Operation
    199
  - Air Vents
    200
  - Center Air Vents
    200
  - Side Air Vents
    200
  - Maintenance
    201
  - Operation Tips
    201
  - Passenger Compartment Air Filter
    201
  - Service
    202
  - Driving and Operating
    203
- Distracted Driving
  204
- Driving and Operating
  204
- Driving Information
  204
- Braking
  205
- Control of a Vehicle
  205
- Defensive Driving
  205
- Drunk Driving
  205
  - Curve Tips
    206
  - Electric Power Steering
    206
- Off-Road Recovery
  206
- Steering in Emergencies
  206
- Loss of Control
  207
  - Skidding
    207
  - Track Events and Competitive Driving
    207
- Driving on Wet Roads
  208
- Hydroplaning
  208
- Highway Hypnosis
  209
- Hill and Mountain Roads
  209
  - Other Driving Tips Include
    209
  - Other Rainy Weather Tips
    209
  - Driving on Snow or Ice
    210
- Winter Driving
  210
  - Blizzard Conditions
    211
  - If the Vehicle Is Stuck in the Snow
    211
- If the Vehicle Is Stuck
  212
- Rocking the Vehicle to Get It out
  212
- Vehicle Load Limits
  212
  - Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
    213
  - Tire and Loading Information Label
    213
  - Certification Label
    215
  - Label Example
    215
- Ignition Positions
  217
- New Vehicle Break-In
  217
- Starting and Operating
  217
  - Acc/Accessory
    218
  - Driver Information Center (DIC)
    218
  - On/Run/Start
    218
  - Service Only Mode
    219
  - Key Lock Release
    221
- Starting the Engine
  221
  - Eassist Automatic Engine Start/Stop
    222
  - Starting Procedure
    222
  - The Engine will Remain Running When
    223
  - The Engine will Restart When
    223
  - Auto Engine Stop/Start
    224
- Engine Heater
  225
- Shifting into Park
  226
- Shift Lock Manual Release
  227
- Shifting out of Park
  227
  - To Shift out of P (Park)
    227
  - Torque Lock
    227
  - Parking over Things that Burn
    228
  - To Access the Shift Lock Manual Release
    228
- Engine Exhaust
  229
- Running the Vehicle While Parked
  229
- Automatic Transmission
  230
  - R (Reverse)
    230
  - Driver Shift Control (DSC)
    231
- Manual Mode
  231
  - Antilock Brake System (ABS)
    232
  - Brakes
    232
  - Second Gear Start Feature
    232
  - Braking in Emergencies
    233
- Parking Brake
  233
- Using ABS
  233
- Brake Assist
  234
- Hill Start Assist (Hsa)
  234
- Ride Control Systems
  235
  - Turning the Systems off and on
    236
  - Cruise Control
    237
  - Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
    238
  - Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
    238
  - Resuming a Set Speed
    238
- Driver Assistance Systems
  239
  - Ending Cruise Control
    239
  - Erasing Speed Memory
    239
  - Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
    239
  - Collision Alert
    240
  - Detecting the Vehicle Ahead
    240
  - Cleaning the System
    241
  - Selecting the Alert Timing
    241
  - Tailgating Alert
    241
- Ultrasonic Parking Assist
  241
  - Unnecessary Alerts
    241
  - Service Parking Assist
    242
  - Turning the System on and off
    242
  - When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly
    242
  - SBZA Detection Zones
    243
  - Side Blind Zone Alert (Sbza)
    243
  - Rear Vision Camera (Rvc)
    245
  - Symbols & Guidelines
    245
  - Turning the Rear Vision Camera System on or off
    245
  - Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
    246
  - Rear Vision Camera Error Messages
    246
  - Rear Vision Camera Location
    246
  - Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
    247
  - Fuel
    249
  - Prohibited Fuels
    250
- Recommended Fuel
  250
  - Use of Seasonal Fuels
    250
  - California Fuel Requirements
    251
- E85 or Flexfuel
  251
- Fuel Additives
  251
- Fuels in Foreign Countries
  251
- Gasoline Specifications
  251
- Filling the Tank
  252
  - Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
    254
  - Filling a Portable Fuel Container
    254
  - General Towing Information
    254
  - Trailer Towing
    254
  - Following Distance
    255
  - Towing with a Stability Control System
    255
  - Backing up
    256
  - Driving on Grades
    256
  - Making Turns
    256
  - Passing
    256
  - Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
    257
  - Leaving after Parking on a Hill
    257
  - Maintenance When Trailer Towing
    257
  - Parking on Hills
    257
  - Trailer Towing (Eassist)
    258
  - Trailer Towing (Except Eassist)
    258
  - Weight of the Trailer
    258
  - Weight of the Trailer Tongue
    258
  - Hitches
    259
  - Safety Chains
    259
  - Towing Equipment
    259
  - Trailer Brakes
    259
  - Add-On Electrical Equipment
    260
  - Conversions and Add-Ons
    260
  - Vehicle Care
    261
  - California Proposition 65 Warning
    262
- General Information
  262
- Vehicle Care
  262
- Accessories and Modifications
  263
- California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
  263
- Doing Your Own Service Work
  263
- Vehicle Checks
  263
- Hood
  264
  - To Open the Hood
    264
  - 2.0L L4 Engine
    265
  - Engine Compartment Overview
    265
  - 2.4L L4 Engine Eassist
    267
  - 2.5L L4 Engine
    269
  - Checking Engine Oil
    270
- Engine Oil
  270
- Engine Oil Life System
  272
  - Viscosity Grade
    272
  - What to Do with Used Oil
    272
  - When to Change Engine Oil
    272
  - Automatic Transmission Fluid
    273
  - How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
    273
- Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
  274
- Cooling System
  276
- Engine Coolant
  277
  - Checking Coolant
    278
  - How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
    278
- Engine Overheating
  280
- Washer Fluid
  281
  - Brake Adjustment
    282
  - Brake Pedal Travel
    282
  - Replacing Brake System Parts
    282
- Brake Fluid
  283
- What to Add
  283
- Battery
  284
  - Eassist System
    284
  - Vehicle Storage
    285
- Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function
  286
- Ignition Transmission Lock
  286
- Starter Switch Check
  286
- Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
  287
  - To Replace the Wiper Blade
    287
  - Wiper Blade Replacement
    287
- Bulb Replacement
  288
- Halogen Bulbs
  288
- Headlamp Aiming
  288
- LED Lighting
  289
- Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps
  289
  - High-Beam Headlamp
    290
  - Uplevel Headlamp Assembly
    290
  - Front Turn Signal, Parking, and Sidemarker Lamps
    291
  - HID Headlamp Assembly
    291
  - Low-Beam Headlamp
    291
- Fog Lamps
  292
- Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps (LS and LT)
  293
- To Replace any One of These Bulbs
  293
- Lamps (LTZ)
  294
- Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up
  294
- License Plate Lamp
  295
- To Replace One of These Bulbs:
  295
- Electrical System
  296
- High Voltage Devices and Wiring
  296
- Replacement Bulbs
  296
- Electrical System Overload
  297
- Fuses
  297
  - Headlamp Wiring
    297
  - Windshield Wipers
    297
  - Engine Compartment Fuse Block
    298
  - Instrument Panel Fuse Block
    302
- Wheels and Tires
  304
- All-Season Tires
  305
- Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example
  306
- Summer Tires
  306
- Tire Sidewall Labeling
  306
- Winter Tires
  306
  - Compact Spare Tire Example
    307
  - Maximum Cold Inflation Load Limit
    307
  - Tire Identification Number
    307
  - TPC Spec
    307
  - Temporary Use Only
    308
- Tire Designations
  308
  - Tire Inflation
    308
  - Tire Size
    308
  - Aspect Ratio
    309
  - Bead
    309
  - Belt
    309
- Tire Terminology and Definitions
  309
  - Curb Weight
    310
  - DOT Markings
    310
  - Gawr Frt
    310
  - Gawr Rr
    310
  - Passenger (P-Metric) Tire
    311
  - Radial Ply Tire
    311
  - Recommended Inflation Pressure
    311
  - Rim
    311
  - The Tire and Loading
    312
- Tire Pressure
  312
  - Vehicle Maximum Load on the Tire
    312
  - Vehicle Placard
    312
  - Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation
    313
  - Tire Pressure Monitor System
    314
  - Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
    315
  - TPMS Malfunction Light and Message
    316
  - TPMS Sensor Matching Process
    317
  - Tire Inspection
    318
- Tire Rotation
  318
- When It Is Time for New Tires
  319
- Buying New Tires
  320
- Different Size Tires and Wheels
  322
  - Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature a
    322
  - Uniform Tire Quality Grading
    322
  - Temperature
    323
  - Traction
    323
  - Treadwear
    323
  - Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
    324
- Wheel Replacement
  324
- If a Tire Goes Flat
  325
- Tire Chains
  325
  - Used Replacement Wheels
    325
  - Compressor Kit
    327
  - Flat Tire
    327
  - System Identification
    327
  - Tire Sealant and Compression Kit
    327
  - Tire Sealant
    329
- Button)
  334
- Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister
  334
- Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
  334
- To Remove the Sealant Canister
  334
- Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
  342
- Tire Changing
  343
  - Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
    347
  - Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools with a Screw in Fastener
    347
- Compact Spare Tire
  348
- Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools with a Slide in Fastener
  348
- Jump Starting
  349
- With Eassist Only)
  349
- Key Access
  350
- Jump Starting
  351
- Without Eassist)
  351
  - Jumper Cable Removal
    353
  - Recreational Vehicle Towing
    354
- Towing the Vehicle
  354
  - Dinghy Towing
    355
  - Dinghy Towing (with Eassist)
    355
- Appearance Care
  356
- Exterior Care
  356
  - Locks
    356
  - Washing the Vehicle
    356
  - Finish Care
    357
  - Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses, Emblems, Decals and Stripes
    358
  - Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Moldings
    358
  - Air Intakes
    359
  - Shutter System
    359
  - Weatherstrips
    359
  - Windshield and Wiper Blades
    359
  - Body Component Lubrication
    360
  - Steering, Suspension, and Chassis Components
    360
  - Wheels and Trim
    360
  - Chemical Paint Spotting
    361
  - Finish Damage
    361
- Interior Care
  361
  - Sheet Metal Damage
    361
  - Underbody Maintenance
    361
  - Coated Moldings
    362
  - Fabric/Carpet/Suede
    362
  - Interior Glass
    362
  - Speaker Covers
    362
  - Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces
    363
  - Vehicle Information and Radio Displays
    363
  - Care of Safety Belts
    364
  - Cargo Cover and Convenience Net
    364
- Floor Mats
  364
  - Removing and Replacing the Floor Mats
    365
  - General Information
    367
  - Service and Maintenance
    367
  - At each Fuel Stop
    368
  - Engine Oil Change
    368
  - Maintenance Schedule
    368
  - Owner Checks and Services
    368
  - Additional Maintenance and Care
    374
  - Special Application Services
    374
  - Belts
    375
  - Fluids
    375
  - Hoses
    375
  - Lamps
    375
  - Shocks and Struts
    376
  - Wheel Alignment
    376
  - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
    378
  - Maintenance Replacement Parts
    379
  - Engine Identification
    383
  - Technical Data
    383
  - Vehicle Identification
    383
  - Vehicle Identification Number
    383
  - Capacities and Specifications
    384
  - Vehicle Data
    384
  - Engine Specifications
    385
  - Engine Drive Belt Routing
    386
  - Customer Information
    387
  - Customer Satisfaction Procedure
    387
  - Battery Jump Start
    392
  - Coverage
    392
  - Flat Tire Change
    392
  - Services Provided
    392
  - Courtesy Transportation Program
    393
  - Fuel Delivery
    393
  - Lock-Out Service
    393
  - Scheduling Service Appointments
    393
  - Courtesy Rental Vehicle
    394
  - Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement
    394
  - Shuttle Service
    394
  - Transportation Options
    394
  - Additional Program Information
    395
  - Collision Damage Repair
    395
  - Collision Parts
    395
  - Repair Facility
    395
  - Insuring the Vehicle
    396
  - Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process
    397
  - Owner Information
    397
  - Service Publications
    397
  - Reporting Safety Defects
    398
  - Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
    399
  - Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
    399
  - Event Data Recorders
    400
  - Radio Frequency Identification
    401
  - Radio Frequency Statement
    401
  - Onstar Overview
    403
  - Emergency
    404
  - Navigation
    404
  - Onstar Services
    404
  - Security
    404
  - Cancel Route
    405
  - Connections
    405
  - Other Navigation Services Available from Onstar
    405
  - Using Voice Commands During a Planned Route
    405
  - End a Call
    406
  - Hands-Free Calling
    406
  - Onstar Mobile App
    406
  - Retrieve My Number
    406
  - Diagnostics
    407
  - Onstar Additional Information
    407
  - Reactivation for Subsequent Owners
    407
  - Onstar Personal Identification Number
    408
  - Services for People with Disabilities
    408
  - TTY Users
    408
  - Cellular and GPS Antennas
    409
  - Gps
    409
  - Potential Issues
    409
  - Vehicle and Power Issues
    409
  - Privacy
    410
  - Index
    413
- Lane Departure
  418
- Running the Vehicle While
  422
- Side Blind Zone
  422

Chevrolet Malibu 2014 Owner's Manual (428 pages)

Chevrolet 2014 Malibu

Brand: Chevrolet | Category: Automobile | Size: 6 MB

Table of Contents

2
- Index
  4
- Onstar
  5
  - Vehicle Symbol Chart
    5
  - In Brief
    7
  - Information
    9
  - Initial Drive Information
    10
  - Door Locks
    11
  - Remote Vehicle Start
    11
  - Memory Features
    14
  - Head Restraint Adjustment
    15
  - Heated Seats
    15
  - Second Row Seats
    15
  - Mirror Adjustment
    16
  - Passenger Sensing System
    16
  - Exterior Lighting
    18
  - Climate Controls
    20
  - Portable Audio Devices
    22
  - Vehicle Features
    22
  - Infotainment System
    24
  - Universal Remote System
    26
  - Eassist Features
    27
  - Regenerative Braking
    28
  - Performance and Maintenance
    29
  - Driving for Better Fuel Economy
    31
  - Roadside Assistance Program
    31
  - Keys and Locks
    33
  - Keys, Doors, and
    33
  - Windows
    33
  - Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
    35
  - Automatic Door Locks
    44
  - Delayed Locking
    44
  - Power Door Locks
    44
  - Lockout Protection
    45
  - Safety Locks
    45
  - Doors
    46
  - Vehicle Alarm System
    48
  - Vehicle Security
    48
  - Immobilizer Operation
    49
  - Keyless Access
    50
  - Convex Mirrors
    51
  - Exterior Mirrors
    51
  - Power Mirrors
    51
  - Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
    52
  - Heated Mirrors
    52
  - Interior Mirrors
    52
  - Manual Rearview Mirror
    52
  - Power Windows
    53
  - Sun Visors
    55
3-1 Seats and

57
- Seats and Restraints
  57
- Front Seats
  58
  - Seat Adjustment
    59
  - Lumbar Adjustment
    60
  - Power Seat Adjustment
    60
  - Reclining Seatbacks
    60
  - Memory Seats
    62
  - Heated Front Seats
    63
- Head Restraints
  58
- Seats and Restraints
  58
- Head Restraints
  
  59
  - Rear Seats
    65
    
    Rear Seat Armrest
    66
    
    Safety Belts
    67
    
    How to Wear Safety Belts
    68
    
    Properly
    68
- Rear Seats
  
  66
  - Lap-Shoulder Belt
    69
    
    Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
    70
  - Safety Belt Extender
    73
  - Safety Belt Use During
    73
    
    Pregnancy
    73
  - Safety System Check
    73
  - Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
    74
  - Safety Belt Care
    74
- Airbag System
  
  75
  - Where Are the Airbags
    77
  - When Should an Airbag
    78
    
    Inflate
    78
  - How Does an Airbag
    79
    
    Restrain
    79
  - What Makes an Airbag
    79
    
    Inflate
    79
  - What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
    80
  - Passenger Sensing
    81
    
    System
    81
  - Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
    86
  - Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
    86
  - Airbag System Check
    87
  - Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
    87
  - Child Restraints
    88
  - Older Children
    88
  - Infants and Young
    90
    
    Children
    90
  - Child Restraint Systems
    93
  - Where to Put the Restraint
    94
  - Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
    96
    
    Latch System
    96
    
    System
    98
  - Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash
    103
  - Securing Child Restraints
    103
    
    (Rear Seat)
    103
    
    (Front Passenger Seat)
    105
    
    Glove Box
    109
    
    Instrument Panel Storage
    109
    
    Storage Compartments
    109
    
    Additional Storage Features
    110
    
    Center Console Storage
    110
    
    Convenience Net
    110
Instruments and Controls

111
- Controls
  112
  - Steering Wheel Adjustment
    112
  - Steering Wheel Controls
    112
  - Horn
    113
  - Windshield Wiper/Washer
    113
  - Compass
    114
  - Clock
    114
  - Power Outlets
    115
- Instruments and Controls
  112
- Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
  117
  - Instrument Cluster
    118
  - Speedometer
    120
  - Odometer
    120
  - Trip Odometer
    120
  - Tachometer
    120
  - Fuel Gauge
    120
  - Driver Efficiency Gauge
    121
  - Engine Coolant Temperature
    121
  - Safety Belt Reminders
    122
  - Airbag Readiness Light
    122
- Warning Lights, Gauges, and
  118
  - Passenger Airbag Status
    123
    
    Indicator
    123
    
    Malfunction Indicator Lamp
    124
  - Charging System Light
    124
  - Malfunction
    124
    
    Indicator Lamp
    124
  - Antilock Brake System (ABS)
    127
    
    (LDW) Light
    127
  - Brake System Warning
    127
  - Vehicle Ahead Indicator
    128
  - Stabilitrak ® off Light
    129
  - Traction Control System
    129
    
    (Tcs)/Stabilitrak ® Light
    129
  - Traction off Light
    129
  - Engine Coolant Temperature
    130
  - Tire Pressure Light
    130
  - Engine Oil Pressure Light
    131
  - Front Fog Lamp Light
    132
  - High-Beam on Light
    132
  - Low Fuel Warning Light
    132
  - Security Light
    132
  - Center Stack Display
    133
  - Cruise Control Light
    133
  - Door Ajar Light
    133
  - Information Displays
    133
  - Lamps on Reminder
    133
  - Driver Information
    134
    
    Center (DIC)
    134
  - Vehicle Messages
    137
  - Brake System Messages
    138
  - Compass Messages
    138
  - Cruise Control Messages
    138
  - Door Ajar Messages
    138
  - Engine Cooling System
    139
    
    Messages
    139
  - Engine Oil Messages
    139
  - Engine Power Messages
    140
  - Fuel System Messages
    140
  - Key and Lock Messages
    140
  - Lamp Messages
    141
  - Object Detection System
    141
    
    Messages
    141
  - Ride Control System
    142
    
    Messages
    142
  - Security Messages
    142
  - Service Vehicle Messages
    142
  - Starting the Vehicle
    143
    
    Messages
    143
  - Tire Messages
    143
    
    Transmission Messages
    143
    
    Vehicle Personalization
    144
    
    Washer Fluid Messages
    144
    
    Window Messages
    144
    
    Universal Remote System
    150
    
    Universal Remote System Operation
    153
Lighting 6-1 Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting

155
- Exterior Lamp Controls
  
  155
- Exterior Lamps off
  
  156
  - Reminder
    156
- Headlamp High/Low-Beam
  
  156
- Flash-To-Pass
  
  156
- Daytime Running
  
  156
  - Lamps (DRL)
    156
- Hazard Warning Flashers
  
  157
- Automatic Headlamp
  
  157
  - System
    157
- Turn and Lane-Change
  
  158
  - Signals
    158
- Fog Lamps
  
  158
- Interior Lighting
  
  159
  - Instrument Panel Illumination
    159
  - Courtesy Lamps
    159
  - Dome Lamps
    159
  - Reading Lamps
    159
- Lighting Features
  
  160
  - Entry Lighting
    160
  - Exit Lighting
    160
  - Battery Load Management
    161
Infotainment

163
- Infotainment System
  163
- Infotainment
  
  164
  - Theft-Deterrent Feature
    164
  - Overview
    165
  - Operation
    167
  - AM-FM Radio
    171
  - Satellite Radio
    173
  - Radio Reception
    175
  - Backglass Antenna
    176
  - Multi-Band Antenna
    176
  - Audio Players
    177
  - CD Player
    177
    
    Error Messages
    178
  - Auxiliary Devices
    178
  - Bluetooth (Overview)
    183
    
    Phone
    183
    
    Controls)
    185
    
    Recognition)
    188
    
    Climate Control Systems
    195
    
    Dual Automatic Climate Control System
    198
    
    Air Vents
    202
    
    Passenger Compartment Air Filter
    203
- Bluetooth (Infotainment
  
  185
- Bluetooth (Voice
  
  188
Driving and Operating

205
- Driving and Operating
  206
- Driving and Operating
  207
  - Defensive Driving
    207
  - Drunk Driving
    207
  - Control of a Vehicle
    207
  - Braking
    207
  - Steering
    208
  - Off-Road Recovery
    209
  - Loss of Control
    209
  - Track Events and Competitive
    210
  - Driving on Wet Roads
    210
  - Highway Hypnosis
    211
  - Hill and Mountain Roads
    211
  - Winter Driving
    212
  - If the Vehicle Is Stuck
    213
  - Vehicle Load Limits
    214
- Starting and Operating
  218
  - New Vehicle Break-In
    218
  - Ignition Positions
    219
  - Access)
    221
  - Ignition Positions
    221
  - Starting the Engine
    223
  - Engine Heater
    226
  - Retained Accessory
    227
    
    Power (RAP)
    227
  - Shifting into Park
    227
  - Shifting out of Park
    229
  - Parking over Things
    230
    
    That Burn
    230
  - Engine Exhaust
    230
  - Running the Vehicle While Parked
    231
- Automatic Transmission
  231
  - Manual Mode
    233
  - Antilock Brake
    234
    
    Brakes
    234
    
    System (ABS)
    234
  - Parking Brake
    235
  - Brake Assist
    236
  - Hill Start Assist (HSA)
    236
- Ride Control Systems
  236
  - Traction Control/Electronic
    236
- Cruise Control
  239
- Driver Assistance Systems
  241
- Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
  241
  - System
    245
- Side Blind Zone
  245
  - Alert (SBZA)
    245
  - Side Blind Zone Alert (Sbza)
    245
- Rear Vision
  247
  - Camera (RVC)
    247
- Lane Departure
  250
  - Warning (LDW)
    250
  - Fuel
    252
- Recommended Fuel
  252
- California Fuel
  253
  - Requirements
    253
- Fuels in Foreign Countries
  253
- Gasoline Specifications
  253
- E85 or Flexfuel
  254
- Fuel Additives
  254
- Filling the Tank
  255
- Filling a Portable Fuel
  256
  - Container
    256
- Trailer Towing
  257
  - General Towing
    257
    
    Information
    257
  - Driving Characteristics and
    257
  - Trailer Towing (Eassist)
    260
  - Trailer Towing
    260
    
    Eassist)
    260
  - Towing Equipment
    261
- Conversions and Add-Ons
  262
  - Add-On Electrical
    262
    
    Equipment
    262

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3-1 Seats and

Head Restraints

Rear Seats

Airbag System

Instruments and Controls

Lighting 6-1 Lighting Interior Lighting Exterior Lighting

Exterior Lamp Controls

Exterior Lamps off

Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Flash-To-Pass

Daytime Running

Hazard Warning Flashers

Automatic Headlamp

Turn and Lane-Change

Fog Lamps

Interior Lighting

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Infotainment

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