Chevrolet 2010 Malibu User Manual

2010 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual M
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Seats and Restraint System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-56
Restraint System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-74
Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Doors and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36
Universal Home Remote System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
Storage Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-45
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-47
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . 4-25
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40
Audio System(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-52
Driving Your Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24

Chevrolet 2010 Malibu Specifications

General

Brand	Chevrolet
Model	2010 Malibu
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

Section 2 Seats and Restraint System

Safety Belts

Information on proper safety belt usage, types, and reminders.

Child Restraints

Guidelines for using child restraint systems, including LATCH and placement.

Airbag System

Details on airbag locations, operation, and safety precautions.

Section 3 Features and Controls

Keys

Doors and Locks

Starting and Operating Your Vehicle

Procedures for starting the engine, ignition positions, and vehicle break-in.

Section 4 Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Explanation of various warning lights and gauges and their meanings.

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Operation, displays, personalization, and messages within the DIC.

Section 5 Driving Your Vehicle

Defensive Driving

Techniques for safe driving, including anticipating others and avoiding distractions.

Braking

Information on braking action, reaction time, and stopping distances.

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Operation and benefits of the ESC system for maintaining directional control.

Traction Control System (TCS)

How the TCS limits wheel spin and its operation in slippery conditions.

Towing

Section 7 Maintenance Schedule

Scheduled Maintenance

Details on required services based on mileage or time intervals.

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants

Section 8 Customer Assistance Information

Customer Satisfaction Procedure

Roadside Assistance Program

Information on services provided, coverage, and how to call for assistance.

Reporting Safety Defects