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CAUTION:
If
either
seatback
is
not
locked,
it
could
move
forward
in
a
sudden
stop
or
crash.
That
could
cause
injury
to
the
person
sitting
there.
Always
push
and
pull
on
the
seatbacks
to
be
sure
they
are
locked.
Lift
the
seatback
up
to
return
it
to
the
upright
position.
Push
and
pull
on
the
seatback
to
make
sure
it
is
locked.
Power
Lift
Seat
To
adjust
a
power
lift
seat,
press
the
top
or
bottom
of
the
power
lift
seat
switch
to
raise
or
lower
the
seat.
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Table of Contents
Section 1 Seats and Restraint System
5
Default Chapter
2
Canadian Owners
2
Vehicle Symbol Chart
4
Table of Contents
5
Seats and Restraint System
5
Head Restraints
6
Front Seats
7
Manual Seats
7
Power Seats
8
Manual Lumbar
8
Heated Seats
9
Reclining Seatbacks
10
Seatback Latches
12
Power Lift Seat
13
Rear Seats
14
Split Folding Rear Seat
14
Safety Belts
16
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
16
Why Safety Belts Work
17
Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
20
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
21
Lap-Shoulder Belt
30
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
33
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
35
Safety Belt Extender
36
Child Restraints
36
Older Children
36
Infants and Young Children
39
Child Restraint Systems
43
Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint
45
Where to Put the Restraint
46
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
48
Top Tether Anchor
49
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
52
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
56
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
58
Airbag System
62
Where Are the Airbags
64
When Should an Airbag Inflate
67
What Makes an Airbag Inflate
68
How Does an Airbag Restrain
68
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
68
Passenger Sensing System
70
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
75
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
76
Restraint System Check
77
Checking the Restraint Systems
77
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
78
Section 2 Features and Controls
79
Features and Controls
79
Keys
81
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
82
Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
83
Battery Replacement
84
Remote Vehicle Start
85
Remote Start Ready
87
Doors and Locks
88
Door Locks
88
Power Door Locks
88
Door Ajar Reminder
89
Delayed Locking
89
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
89
Rear Door Security Locks
90
Lockout Protection
90
Trunk
90
Remote Trunk Release
91
Windows
93
Power Windows
94
Sun Visors
95
Theft-Deterrent Systems
96
Content Theft-Deterrent
96
PASS-Key III+ Electronic Immobilizer
97
How to Turn off the System Alarm
97
How to Detect a Tamper Condition
97
PASS-Key III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation
98
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
99
New Vehicle Break-In
99
Ignition Positions
100
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
101
Starting the Engine
102
Starting Procedure
102
Engine Coolant Heater
103
Automatic Transmission Operation
104
(Four Speed Transmission)
104
Automatic Transmission Operation
106
(Six Speed Transmission)
106
Parking Brake
110
Shifting into Park
111
Shifting out of Park
112
Parking over Things that Burn
112
Engine Exhaust
113
Running the Vehicle While Parked
114
Mirrors
115
Manual Rearview Mirror
115
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
115
Compass
116
Compass Calibration
116
Outside Power Mirrors
117
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror
117
Onstar ® System
118
Outside Heated Mirrors
118
Onstar Virtual Advisor
120
How Onstar Service Works
120
Onstar Steering Wheel Controls
120
Universal Home Remote System
121
Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons
127
Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons
127
Storage Areas
128
Front Storage Area
128
Glove Box
128
Center Console Storage
128
Instrument Panel Storage
128
Sunroof
129
Section 3 Instrument Panel
131
Instrument Panel Overview
134
Hazard Warning Flashers
136
Horn
136
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
136
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
137
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
137
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
138
Flash-To-Pass
138
Windshield Wipers
138
Windshield Washer
139
Cruise Control
140
Headlamps
143
Headlamps on Reminder
144
Headlamps off in Park
144
Delayed Headlamps
144
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
144
Automatic Headlamp System
145
Fog Lamps
145
Instrument Panel Brightness
146
Dome Lamps
146
Entry/Exit Lighting
146
Parade Dimming
146
Reading Lamps
146
Electric Power Management
147
Battery Run-Down Protection
148
Accessory Power Outlet(S)
148
Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current
149
Climate Controls
150
Climate Control System
150
Maximum Air Conditioning
152
Rear Window Defogger
153
Automatic Climate Control System
154
Automatic Operation
154
Manual Operation
155
Outlet Adjustment
157
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
158
Instrument Panel Cluster
159
Speedometer and Odometer
160
Trip Odometer
160
Tachometer
160
Safety Belt Reminders
160
Airbag Readiness Light
161
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
162
Charging System Light
163
Brake System Warning Light
164
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
165
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light
165
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
166
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
167
Tire Pressure Light
167
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
168
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
170
Oil Pressure Light
171
Security Light
171
Cruise Control Light
172
Highbeam on Light
172
Fuel Gage
172
Driver Information Center (DIC)
173
DIC Operation and Displays
174
Tire Pressure
175
Brake Fluid
176
DIC Warnings and Messages
176
Door Ajar
177
Power Steering
178
Service Air Bag
179
DIC Vehicle Personalization
180
Remote Start
181
Unlock Horn
182
Delay Lock
183
Audio System(S)
186
Setting the Clock
187
With Date Display
187
Radio(S)
189
Playing the Radio
190
Storing Radio Stations
192
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
195
Radio Messages
196
XM Satellite Radio Service
196
Loading a CD
197
Playing a CD
198
Care of Cds
199
Care of the CD Player
199
Using the Auxiliary Input Jack
200
Using the Usb Port
200
Usb Supported Devices
200
Using an MP3
201
Connecting a Usb Storage Device ® or Ipod
204
Using Softkeys to Control a Usb Storage Device or Ipod
205
XM Radio Messages
207
Bluetooth
208
Voice Recognition
209
Audio System
209
Pairing a Phone
210
Storing Name Tags
211
Deleting Name Tags
213
Making a Call
214
Using the Call Command
215
Call Waiting
216
Transferring a Call
216
Bluetooth System
217
Other Information
218
Theft-Deterrent Feature
219
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
219
Radio Reception
221
Backglass Antenna
222
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
222
Chime Level Adjustment
222
Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle
223
Default Chapter
223
Driving Your Vehicle
223
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle
224
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
224
Defensive Driving
224
Drunk Driving
225
Control of a Vehicle
226
Braking
226
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
227
Brake Assist
228
Braking in Emergencies
228
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
228
Traction Control System (TCS)
230
Steering
232
Electric Power Steering
232
Off-Road Recovery
233
Passing
234
Loss of Control
234
Driving at Night
235
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
236
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
237
Highway Hypnosis
237
Hill and Mountain Roads
238
Winter Driving
239
If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow
241
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
242
Loading the Vehicle
242
Towing
248
Towing Your Vehicle
248
Recreational Vehicle Towing
248
Dolly Towing
250
Towing a Trailer
251
Pulling a Trailer
252
Weight of the Trailer
252
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
253
Safety Chains
254
Trailer Brakes
254
Driving with a Trailer
255
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
256
Parking on Hills
256
Driving on Grades
256
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
257
Changing a Tire When Trailer Towing
257
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
257
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
259
Service and Appearance Care
259
Service
261
Accessories and Modifications
261
California Proposition 65 Warning
262
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
262
Doing Your Own Service Work
262
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle
263
Fuel
263
Gasoline Octane
264
Gasoline Specifications
264
California Fuel
264
Additives
265
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
266
Fuels in Foreign Countries
268
Filling the Tank
268
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
271
Checking Things under the Hood
272
Hood Release
272
Engine Compartment Overview
274
Engine Oil
279
When to Add Engine Oil
280
Cold Temperature Operation
281
Engine Oil Life System
282
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
283
What to Do with Used Oil
283
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
284
Automatic Transmission Fluid
286
Cooling System
286
Engine Coolant
287
What to Use
288
Checking Coolant
289
How to Add Coolant to the Recovery Tank
289
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
290
Pressure Cap
291
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
291
Engine Overheating
292
If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
292
If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
293
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
294
Power Steering Fluid
294
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
295
Windshield Washer Fluid
296
Adding Washer Fluid
296
Brakes
297
Brake Adjustment
299
Battery
300
Vehicle Storage
300
Jump Starting
301
Headlamp Aiming
305
Bulb Replacement
305
Halogen Bulbs
305
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps
306
License Plate Lamp
307
Replacement Bulbs
308
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
308
Tires
309
Winter Tires
310
Tire Sidewall Labeling
311
Tire Terminology and Definitions
314
Inflation - Tire Pressure
317
How to Check
318
High-Speed Operation
318
Tire Pressure Monitor System
319
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
320
Tpms Malfunction Light and Message
321
Tpms Sensor Matching Process
322
Tire Inspection and Rotation
324
When It Is Time for New Tires
325
Buying New Tires
326
Different Size Tires and Wheels
328
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
328
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
330
Wheel Replacement
330
Used Replacement Wheels
331
Tire Chains
332
If a Tire Goes Flat
333
Changing a Flat Tire
334
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
335
Tire Changing Tools
336
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
337
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
343
Storing the Spare Tire and Tools
346
Compact Spare Tire
347
Appearance Care
348
Interior Cleaning
348
Fabric/Carpet
349
Leather
350
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces
350
Care of Safety Belts
351
Weatherstrips
351
Washing Your Vehicle
351
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
352
Finish Care
352
Windshield and Wiper Blades
353
Aluminum Wheels
353
Tires
354
Sheet Metal Damage
354
Finish Damage
354
Underbody Maintenance
355
Chemical Paint Spotting
355
Vehicle Identification
355
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
355
Service Parts Identification Label
356
Electrical System
356
Add-On Electrical Equipment
356
Windshield Wiper Fuses
356
Power Windows and Other Power Options
356
Fuses
357
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
357
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
360
Rear Compartment Fuse Block
363
Capacities and Specifications
366
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
369
Maintenance Requirements
370
Maintenance Schedule
370
Using the Maintenance Schedule
370
Your Vehicle and the Environment
370
Scheduled Maintenance
372
Additional Required Services
374
Maintenance Footnotes
375
Engine Oil Level Check
376
At each Fuel Fill
376
Owner Checks and Services
376
At Least Once a Month
377
At Least Once a Year
377
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
378
Underbody Flushing Service
379
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
380
Maintenance Replacement Parts
381
Engine Drive Belt Routing
382
Maintenance Record
384
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information
387
Default Chapter
387
Customer Assistance Information
387
Customer Assistance and Information
388
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
388
Online Owner Center
391
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
392
Customer Assistance Offices
392
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
393
Roadside Assistance Program
393
Calling for Assistance
394
Services Provided
395
Services Not Included in Roadside Assistance
395
Scheduling Service Appointments
396
Courtesy Transportation
396
Transportation Options
397
Collision Damage Repair
398
Insuring Your Vehicle
399
Repair Facility
399
If a Crash Occurs
400
Reporting Safety Defects
401
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
401
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
402
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
402
Service Manuals
402
Owner Information
402
Service Publications Ordering Information
402
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
403
Event Data Recorders
404
Onstar
405
Navigation System
405
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
405
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Chevrolet 2009 Malibu Specifications
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Brand
Chevrolet
Model
2009 Malibu
Category
Automobile
Language
English
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