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CAUTION:
If
the
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
seatback
to
be
sure
it
is
locked.
2.
Push
and
pull
the
seatback
to
make
sure
it
is
locked
into
place.
3.
Use
the
reclining
seatback
lever
to
adjust
the
seatback
to
a
comfortable
position.
See
Reclining
Seatbacks
on
page
10
.
Power
Lift
Seat
Your
vehicle
may
have
this
feature.
First
move
the
seat
forward
or
rearward
to
where
you
want
it.
See
Manual
Seats
on
page
8
.
The
power
lift
seat
switch
is
located
on
the
outboard
side
of
the
driver’s
seat.
To
raise
or
lower
the
seat,
press
the
top
or
bottom
of
the
switch.
16
15
17
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
Canadian Owners
3
How to Use this Manual
3
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
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
20
Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
24
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
25
Driver Position
26
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
33
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
34
Right Front Passenger Position
34
Rear Seat Passengers
34
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
37
Safety Belt Pretensioners
41
Safety Belt Extender
41
Child Restraints
42
Older Children
42
Infants and Young Children
45
Child Restraint Systems
49
Where to Put the Restraint
54
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
56
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position
65
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
67
Airbag System
72
Where Are the Airbags
74
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
Passenger Sensing System
82
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
88
Adding Equipment to Your
89
Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
89
Restraint System Check
90
Checking the Restraint Systems
90
Replacing Restraint System Parts
91
After a Crash
91
Section 2 Features and Controls
93
Features and Controls
93
Keys
95
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
96
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
96
System Operation
97
Doors and Locks
104
Door Locks
104
Power Door Locks
105
Door Ajar Reminder
105
Delayed Locking
106
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
106
Rear Door Security Locks
107
Lockout Protection
108
Trunk (Sedan)
108
Windows
110
Liftgate (MAXX)
110
Power Windows
111
Sun Visors
112
Theft-Deterrent Systems
113
Content Theft-Deterrent
113
PASS-Key III+ Operation
115
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
117
New Vehicle Break-In
117
Ignition Positions
118
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
119
Starting the Engine
120
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
121
Engine Coolant Heater
122
Automatic Transaxle Operation
124
(Base Models)
124
Automatic Transaxle Operation
128
(SS Models)
128
Parking Brake
132
Shifting into Park (P)
132
Shifting out of Park (P)
134
Parking over Things that Burn
135
Engine Exhaust
136
Running the Engine While Parked
137
Mirrors
138
Manual Rearview Mirror
138
Manual Rearview Mirror with Onstar
138
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Onstar
139
And Compass
139
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
139
With Compass
141
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass
141
Outside Power Mirrors
143
Outside Power Heated Mirrors
143
Onstar ® System
144
Outside Convex Mirror
144
Universal Home Remote System
148
System Identification
148
Universal Home Remote System
149
Universal Home Remote System Operation
149
(With One Triangular LED)
149
Universal Home Remote System Operation
153
(With Three Round LED)
153
Storage Areas
160
Glove Box
160
Cupholder(S)
160
Center Console Storage Area
160
Map Pocket
161
Rear Compartment Storage
161
Panel/Cover (MAXX)
161
Convenience Net
163
Table (Maxx)
163
Sunroof
164
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
181
Headlamps off in PARK (P)
181
Delayed Headlamps
182
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
182
Automatic Headlamp System
183
Fog Lamps
184
Instrument Panel Brightness
184
Dome Lamp
184
Instrument Panel
184
Entry/Exit Lighting
185
Parade Dimming
185
Front Reading Lamps
185
Rear Reading Lamps
185
Trunk Lamp
185
Cargo Lamp
186
Battery Run-Down Protection
186
Accessory Power Outlet(S)
186
Cigarette Lighter
187
Climate Controls
188
Climate Control System
188
Maximum Air Conditioning
190
Defogging and Defrosting
190
Automatic Climate Control System
192
Outlet Adjustment
197
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
198
Instrument Panel Cluster
198
Speedometer and Odometer
200
Trip Odometer
200
Tachometer
201
Safety Belt Reminder Light
201
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
202
Airbag Readiness Light
202
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
203
Charging System Light
206
Brake System Warning Light
206
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
208
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light
209
Traction Control System Active Light
209
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light
210
Enhanced Traction System Active Light
210
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
211
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
211
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
212
Oil Pressure Light
215
Security Light
216
Cruise Control Light
216
Highbeam on Light
216
Fuel Gage
217
Driver Information Center (DIC)
218
DIC Operation and Displays
218
Information Mode
219
DIC Warnings and Messages
222
DIC Vehicle Personalization
225
Audio System(S)
228
Setting the Time for Radios Without
229
Radio Data Systems (RDS)
229
Setting the Time for Radios with
230
Radio Data Systems (RDS)
230
Radio with CD (Base Level)
230
Radio with CD (Uplevel)
236
Radio with Six-Disc CD
246
XM Radio Messages
259
Rear Seat Entertainment System
261
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (Without Entertainment System)
278
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (with Entertainment System)
280
Theft-Deterrent Feature
281
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (Three Spoke)
282
(Four Spoke)
283
Radio Reception
284
Care of Your Cds and Dvds
285
Care of the CD and DVD Player
285
Fixed Mast Antenna (MAXX Only)
285
Backglass Antenna (Sedan Only)
286
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System
286
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)
295
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)
297
Steering
299
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
311
Freeway Driving
312
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
313
Highway Hypnosis
314
Hill and Mountain Roads
315
Winter Driving
317
If Your Vehicle Is Stuck in Sand
322
Mud, Ice, or Snow
322
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
323
Loading Your Vehicle
324
Towing
330
Towing Your Vehicle
330
Recreational Vehicle Towing
330
Towing a Trailer
333
Section 5 Service and Appearance Care
341
Service and Appearance Care
341
Service
344
Accessories and Modifications
344
California Proposition 65 Warning
345
Doing Your Own Service Work
345
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
346
Your Vehicle
346
Fuel
346
Gasoline Octane
346
Gasoline Specifications
347
California Fuel
347
Additives
347
Fuels in Foreign Countries
348
Filling the Tank
349
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
351
Checking Things under the Hood
352
Hood Release
352
Engine Compartment Overview
354
Engine Oil
359
When to Add Engine Oil
360
Engine Oil Life System
362
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
364
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
365
(2.2L L4 and 3.5L V6 Engines)
365
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (3.9L V6 Engine)
366
Engine Coolant
368
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap
371
Engine Overheating
371
Overheated Engine Protection Operating
373
Mode (3.5L V6 and 3.9L V6 Engines)
373
Cooling System
374
Power Steering Fluid
379
Windshield Washer Fluid
380
Brakes
381
Battery
384
Jump Starting
385
Bulb Replacement
389
Halogen Bulbs
389
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps
390
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps
392
And Back-Up Lamps
392
License Plate Lamp
393
Replacement Bulbs
394
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement
394
Tires
397
Winter Tires
398
Tire Sidewall Labeling
399
Tire Terminology and Definitions
403
Inflation - Tire Pressure
406
High-Speed Operation
407
Tire Inspection and Rotation
408
When It Is Time for New Tires
409
Buying New Tires
410
Different Size Tires and Wheels
412
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
412
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
414
Wheel Replacement
414
Tire Chains
416
If a Tire Goes Flat
417
Changing a Flat Tire
418
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
419
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
430
(Sedan SS)
430
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools (All MAXX Models)
432
Compact Spare Tire
434
Appearance Care
435
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
435
Fabric/Carpet
436
Leather
437
Ultra Lux Suede
438
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
438
Plastic Surfaces
438
Care of Safety Belts
439
Weatherstrips
439
Washing Your Vehicle
439
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
440
Finish Care
440
Windshield and Wiper Blades
440
Aluminum Wheels
441
Tires
441
Sheet Metal Damage
442
Finish Damage
442
Underbody Maintenance
442
Chemical Paint Spotting
442
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
443
Vehicle Identification
444
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
444
Service Parts Identification Label
444
Electrical System
445
Add-On Electrical Equipment
445
Headlamp Wiring
445
Windshield Wiper Fuses
445
Power Windows and Other Power
446
Options
446
Fuses
446
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
447
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
449
Rear Compartment Fuse Block
451
Capacities and Specifications
454
Section 6 Maintenance Schedule
457
Introduction
458
Maintenance Requirements
458
Maintenance Schedule
458
Using the Maintenance Schedule
458
Your Vehicle and the Environment
458
Scheduled Maintenance
460
Additional Required Services
462
Maintenance Footnotes
463
At each Fuel Fill
464
Owner Checks and Services
464
At Least Once a Month
465
At Least Once a Year
466
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
468
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
469
Engine Drive Belt Routing
470
Maintenance Record
472
Section 7 Customer Assistance Information
475
Default Chapter
475
Customer Assistance Information
475
Customer Assistance and Information
476
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
476
Online Owner Center
478
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
479
Customer Assistance Offices
479
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
480
Roadside Assistance Program
481
Courtesy Transportation
483
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders
486
Collision Damage Repair
487
Reporting Safety Defects
491
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
491
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
491
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
492
Service Publications Ordering Information
492
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Chevrolet Malibu 2007 Specifications
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Brand
Chevrolet
Model
Malibu 2007
Category
Automobile
Language
English
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