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Table of Contents
Main Page
Table of Contents
2
Introduction
3
Using this Manual
3
Vehicle Symbol Chart
4
In Brief
6
Instrument Panel
7
Instrument Panel Overview
7
Initial Drive Information
9
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
9
System
9
Remote Vehicle Start
9
Door Locks
10
Windows
10
Seat Adjustment
11
Memory Features
13
Second Row Seats
13
Heated Seats
13
Head Restraint Adjustment
13
Safety Belts
14
Passenger Sensing System
14
Mirror Adjustment
14
Steering Wheel Adjustment
15
Interior Lighting
15
Exterior Lighting
16
Windshield Wiper/Washer
17
Climate Controls
18
Transmission
19
Bluetooth
20
Portable Audio Devices
20
Satellite Radio
20
Vehicle Features
20
Infotainment System
20
Radio(S)
20
Cruise Control
21
Driver Information
21
Center (DIC)
21
Steering Wheel Controls
21
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
22
System
22
Lane Departure
22
Warning (LDW)
22
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
22
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
22
Side Blind Zone
22
Alert (SBZA)
22
Parking Assist
23
Power Outlets
23
Sunroof
23
Universal Remote System
23
Performance and Maintenance
24
Traction Control/Electronic
24
Stability Control
24
Driving for Better Fuel
25
Economy
25
Engine Oil Life System
25
Tire Pressure Monitor
25
Roadside Assistance
26
Program
26
26 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks
27
Keys and Locks
27
Keys, Doors, and Windows
27
Keys
27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
29
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
29
System
29
Programming Without Recognized Transmitter
33
Remote Vehicle Start
35
Door Locks
36
Automatic Door Locks
37
Delayed Locking
37
Lockout Protection
37
Power Door Locks
37
Safety Locks
38
Doors
39
Trunk
39
Vehicle Security
40
Vehicle Alarm System
40
Immobilizer
42
Immobilizer Operation
42
Access)
42
Keyless Access
42
Exterior Mirrors
43
Convex Mirrors
43
Power Mirrors
44
Heated Mirrors
44
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
44
Interior Mirrors
44
Interior Rearview Mirrors
44
Manual Rearview Mirror
44
Mirror
44
Windows
45
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
45
Power Windows
45
Sun Visors
47
Roof
47
Sunroof
47
Seats and
49
Default Chapter
49
Seats and Restraints
49
Head Restraints
50
Front Seats
51
Seat Adjustment
51
Lumbar Adjustment
52
Power Seat Adjustment
52
Reclining Seatbacks
52
Memory Seats
54
Heated Front Seats
55
Rear Seats
56
Rear Seat Armrest
58
Safety Belts
58
How to Wear Safety Belts
59
Properly
59
Lap-Shoulder Belt
60
Pregnancy
62
Safety Belt Use During
62
Safety Belt Care
63
Safety Belt Extender
63
Safety System Check
63
Airbag System
64
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
64
Where Are the Airbags
66
Inflate
67
When Should an Airbag
67
Inflate
68
What Makes an Airbag
68
How Does an Airbag
69
Restrain
69
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates
69
Passenger Sensing System
70
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped
74
Vehicle
74
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
75
Airbag System Check
75
After a Crash
76
Child Restraints
76
Older Children
76
Parts after a Crash
76
Replacing Airbag System Parts
76
Infants and Young Children
78
Child Restraint Systems
80
Where to Put the Restraint
82
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
83
(Rear Seat)
90
After a Crash
90
Replacing LATCH System Parts
90
Securing Child Restraints
90
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)
92
Head Restraints
50
Rear Seats
56
Safety Belts
58
Airbag System
64
Child Restraints
76
Storage
95
Additional Storage Features
96
Center Console Storage
96
Convenience Net
96
Instruments and
97
Default Chapter
97
Instruments and Controls
97
Controls
98
Steering Wheel Adjustment
98
Steering Wheel Controls
98
Horn
99
Windshield Wiper/Washer
99
Compass
100
Clock
100
Power Outlets
101
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
102
Instrument Cluster
103
Fuel Gauge
104
Odometer
104
Speedometer
104
Tachometer
104
Trip Odometer
104
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
105
Safety Belt Reminders
105
Airbag Readiness Light
106
Indicator
106
Passenger Airbag Status
106
Charging System Light
107
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
108
Brake System Warning
109
Light
109
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
110
Warning Light
110
Lane Departure Warning
110
(LDW) Light
110
OFF Light
111
Light
111
Stabilitrak off Light
111
Traction Control System (TCS)
111
Traction off Light
111
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
111
Engine Oil Pressure Light
112
Tire Pressure Light
112
Front Fog Lamp Light
113
High-Beam on Light
113
Low Fuel Warning Light
113
Security Light
113
Center Stack Display
114
Cruise Control Light
114
Door Ajar Light
114
Driver Information
114
Center (DIC)
114
Information Displays
114
Lamps on Reminder
114
Vehicle Messages
117
Vehicle Personalization
124
Universal Remote System
130
Lighting
134
Exterior Lighting
134
Lighting
134
Changer
134
Exterior Lamp Controls
134
Reminder
134
Automatic Headlamp
135
Daytime Running
135
Flash-To-Pass
135
Lamps (DRL)
135
System
135
Hazard Warning Flashers
136
Signals
136
Turn and Lane-Change
136
Control
137
Courtesy Lamps
137
Fog Lamps
137
Instrument Panel Illumination
137
Interior Lighting
137
Dome Lamps
138
Reading Lamps
138
Battery Load Management
139
Entry Lighting
139
Exit Lighting
139
Lighting Features
139
Infotainment
141
Introduction
141
Infotainment System
141
Infotainment
141
Overview
142
Theft-Deterrent Feature
142
Operation
144
AM-FM Radio
148
Satellite Radio
149
Radio Reception
150
Backglass Antenna
151
Multi-Band Antenna
151
Audio Players
152
CD Player
152
Auxiliary Devices
153
Bluetooth (Overview)
158
Controls)
159
Recognition)
163
Radio
148
Phone
158
Climate Controls
169
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
172
Air Vents
175
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
176
Driving and
178
Driving and Operating
178
Driving Information
179
Distracted Driving
179
Defensive Driving
179
Drunk Driving
179
Control of a Vehicle
180
Braking
180
Steering
180
Off-Road Recovery
181
Loss of Control
181
Track Events and Competitive
182
Driving
182
Driving on Wet Roads
182
Hill and Mountain Roads
183
Winter Driving
184
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
185
Vehicle Load Limits
185
Starting and Operating
189
New Vehicle Break-In
189
Ignition Positions
189
Access)
189
Ignition Positions
191
Access)
191
Starting the Engine
193
Engine Heater
194
Retained Accessory
196
Power (RAP)
196
Shifting into Park
196
Shifting out of Park
197
Engine Exhaust
198
Parking over Things
198
That Burn
198
Running the Vehicle While
199
Parked
199
Automatic Transmission
199
Manual Mode
201
System (ABS)
202
Brakes
202
Parking Brake
202
Brake Assist
203
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
203
Ride Control Systems
204
Traction Control/Electronic
204
Stability Control
204
Cruise Control
206
Driver Assistance Systems
208
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
208
Parking Assist
210
System
212
Side Blind Zone
213
Alert (SBZA)
213
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
215
Fuel
217
California Fuel
217
Requirements
217
Fuels in Foreign Countries
218
Fuel Additives
218
Filling the Tank
218
Filling a Portable Fuel
220
Container
220
General Towing
220
Information
220
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
220
Trailer Towing
223
Towing Equipment
224
Add-On Electrical
225
Equipment
225
Electrical System
227
Vehicle Care
227
General Information
228
Accessories and Modifications
228
California Perchlorate
228
California Proposition
228
Materials Requirements
228
Warning
228
Vehicle Checks
229
Doing Your Own
229
Hood
229
Service Work
229
Overview
231
Engine Oil
232
Engine Oil Life System
234
Automatic Transmission
235
Automatic Transmission Fluid
235
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
235
Fluid
235
Cooling System
236
Engine Coolant
237
Engine Overheating
240
Washer Fluid
241
Brake Fluid
242
Brakes
242
Battery - North America
243
Check
245
Function Check
245
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
245
Starter Switch Check
245
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
245
Wiper Blade Replacement
246
Headlamp Aiming
247
Bulb Replacement
247
Halogen Bulbs
247
High Intensity Discharge (HID)
247
Lighting
247
LED Lighting
247
Lamps
248
Fog Lamps
250
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps (LS and LT)
251
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up
252
Lamps (LTZ)
252
License Plate Lamp
253
Replacement Bulbs
254
Electrical System
255
Electrical System Overload
255
Fuses
255
High Voltage Devices and Wiring
255
Block
256
Block
260
Instrument Panel Fuse
260
Wheels and Tires
262
Tires
262
All-Season Tires
263
Summer Tires
263
Winter Tires
263
Tire Sidewall Labeling
264
Tire Designations
266
Tire Terminology and Definitions
266
Tire Pressure
269
Operation
270
System
271
Operation
272
Tire Pressure Monitor
272
Tire Inspection
275
Tire Rotation
275
Tires
276
When It Is Time for New
276
Buying New Tires
277
Different Size Tires and Wheels
278
Uniform Tire Quality
279
Grading
279
Wheel Alignment and Tire
280
Balance
280
Wheel Replacement
280
Tire Chains
281
If a Tire Goes Flat
282
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
283
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
289
Tire Changing
289
Compact Spare Tire
294
Jump Starting
295
Jump Starting - North
295
America
295
Towing the Vehicle
298
Recreational Vehicle
298
Towing
298
Appearance Care
300
Exterior Care
300
Interior Care
305
Floor Mats
308
Service and Maintenance
310
Maintenance Schedule
311
Maintenance and Care
317
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
320
Maintenance Replacement Parts
321
Maintenance Records
322
Technical Data
323
Vehicle Data
324
Capacities and Specifications
324
Engine Drive Belt Routing
325
Customer
326
Customer Information
326
Customer Assistance
328
Offices
328
Customer Assistance for Text
329
Online Owner Center
329
Telephone (TTY) Users
329
Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program
330
Program
330
Roadside Assistance
330
Courtesy Transportation
332
Program
332
Scheduling Service
332
Appointments
332
Collision Damage Repair
333
Information
335
Service Publications Ordering Information
335
Reporting Safety Defects
336
Vehicle Data Recording and
337
Event Data Recorders
338
Infotainment System
339
Onstar
340
Onstar Services
341
Index
350
Privacy
337
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Chevrolet Malibu Limited 2016 Specifications
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Model
Malibu Limited 2016
Category
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Language
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