Chevrolet 2012 Malibu User Manual

Black plate (1,1)
Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012
2012 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual M
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-3
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-4
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-29
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-13
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-14
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-21
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-22
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-25
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-27
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-31
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-33
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-39
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-45
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-76
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-79
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-82
Information Provided by:

Chevrolet 2012 Malibu Specifications

General

Brand	Chevrolet
Model	2012 Malibu
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

In Brief

Initial Drive Information

Basic information for starting and operating the vehicle.

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Vehicle Security

Seats and Restraints

Front Seats

Safety Belts

Proper usage, care, and importance of safety belts.

Airbag System

Information on airbag types, operation, and safety precautions.

Child Restraints

Guidelines for using child restraints, LATCH system, and safe seating positions.

Instruments and Controls

Controls

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Explanation of dashboard warning lights, gauges, and indicators.

Information Displays

How to use the Driver Information Center (DIC) and its displays.

Vehicle Messages

Understanding various system messages displayed on the DIC.

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Overview of the heating, cooling, and ventilation system.

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Guidance on distracted driving, defensive driving, and vehicle control.

Starting and Operating

Automatic Transmission

Brakes

Details on the Antilock Brake System (ABS) and brake operation.

Ride Control Systems

Explanation of Traction Control System (TCS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC).

Cruise Control

How to set, use, and manage cruise control.

Fuel

Information on recommended fuel, E85, and filling the tank.

Vehicle Care

Vehicle Checks

Guidance on performing routine vehicle checks and service work.

Electrical System

Wheels and Tires

Information on tire maintenance, selection, and safety.

Tire Pressure

Importance of correct tire pressure and how to check it.

Tire Pressure Monitor System

Understanding the TPMS and malfunction indicators.

Tire Pressure Monitor Operation

How the TPMS system monitors and warns about tire pressure.

Service and Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule

Scheduled maintenance tasks and intervals for normal and severe conditions.

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

OnStar

OnStar Overview

OnStar Services

Details on Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connections, and Diagnostics services.