Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20122012 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual MIn Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1I
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20121-4 In BriefPress K to unlock the driver door.Press again within five seconds tounlock all remain
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20124-4 StoragePush down on the cover handle (A)and then forward to access thestorage area.Additional
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-1Instruments andControlsControlsSteering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2Ste
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20125-2 Instruments and ControlsControlsSteering WheelAdjustmentThe lever is located on the left side
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-32. Press and release w or x / cto scroll up or down the list, thenpre
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20125-4 Instruments and Controls6 (Low Speed): Slow wipes.1 (High Speed): Fast wipes.8 (Mist): Single
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-5Compass VarianceThe mirror is set in zone eight. It isnecessary to ad
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20125-6 Instruments and Controls4. Press the H button again untilthe clock display stops flashingto s
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-7Power OutletsAccessory power outlets can beused to plug in electrical
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20125-8 Instruments and ControlsIf you try to connect equipmentusing more than 150 watts or asystem f
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-9Instrument ClusterEnglish shown, Metric similar
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-5Door LocksManual LocksFrom inside the vehicle move themanual lock control to unlock o
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20125-10 Instruments and ControlsSpeedometerThe speedometer shows thevehicle's speed in either
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-11When the ignition is on, the fuelgauge shows how much fuel is lefti
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20125-12 Instruments and ControlsSafety Belt RemindersDriver Safety Belt ReminderLightWhen the engin
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-13The airbag readiness light comes onsolid for a few seconds when the
Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20125-14 Instruments and ControlsIf the word OFF or the off symbol islit on the passenger airbag sta
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-15Malfunctions often are indicated bythe system before any problem is
Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20125-16 Instruments and Controls.Check that good quality fuel isused. Poor fuel quality causesthe e
Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-17Brake System WarningLightThe vehicle brake system consistsof two hy
Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20125-18 Instruments and ControlsIf it does not, have the vehicleserviced by your dealer. If thesyst
Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-19If the TCS is off, the system doesnot assist in controlling the veh
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20121-6 In BriefWindowsThe power window switches arelocated on the armrest on thedriver's door.
Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20125-20 Instruments and ControlsThe engine coolant temperaturewarning light comes on when theengine
Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-21Security LightThe security light should come onbriefly as the engin
Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20125-22 Instruments and ControlsInformation DisplaysDriver InformationCenter (DIC)Your vehicle has
Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-23The temperature outside of thevehicle will be displayed in eitherde
Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20125-24 Instruments and ControlsMPG (L/100 KM) INST(Instantaneous)Press the information button unti
Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-25Vehicle MessagesThe following messages appear ifthere is a problem
Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20125-26 Instruments and ControlsEngine Power MessagesENG (Engine) PWR (Power)REDUCEDThis message di
Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-27with directional control of thevehicle. You may feel or hear thesys
Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20125-28 Instruments and ControlsIf this message still stays on orturns back on again while you ared
Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-29Several conditions may cause thismessage to appear. See TirePressur
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-7Height AdjustmentIf available, press and hold the topor bottom of the switch to raise
Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20125-30 Instruments and Controls2. Press and hold the informationand reset buttons at the sametime
Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-31LOCK HORNThis feature, which allows thevehicle's horn to chirp
Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20125-32 Instruments and ControlsTo select a setting and move on tothe next feature, press theinform
Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Instruments and Controls 5-33SHIFT TO P (Park) (default): Thedoor(s) will unlock when the vehicl
Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20125-34 Instruments and Controls2 NOTES
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Lighting 6-1LightingExterior LightingExterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . 6-1Exterior Lamps Off
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20126-2 LightingAUTO (Automatic HeadlampSystem): Automatically turns onthe Daytime Running Lamps duri
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Lighting 6-3.The light sensor detects daytimelight..The parking brake is released orthe vehicle i
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20126-4 LightingDelayed HeadlampsThe delayed headlamps featurekeeps the headlamps on for20 seconds af
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Lighting 6-5Fog LampsFor vehicles with fog lamps, thebutton for this feature is located onthe ins
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20121-8 In BriefPower SeatsSeat PositionTo adjust a power seat, if available:.Move the seat forward o
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20126-6 LightingDome LampsThe dome lamps come on when anydoor is opened. They turn off afterall the d
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Lighting 6-7The battery can be discharged atidle if the electrical loads are veryhigh. This is tr
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20126-8 Lighting2 NOTES
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-1InfotainmentSystemIntroductionInfotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20127-2 Infotainment Systemor additional equipment iscompatible with your vehiclebefore installing it
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-3Radio with CD (MP3) and USB Port shown, Radio with CD (MP3) similarThe veh
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20127-4 Infotainment SystemThe display times out afterapproximately 10 seconds. Eachhigher setting al
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-5EQ (Equalization): Press thisbutton to choose bass and trebleequalization
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20127-6 Infotainment SystemRadioAM-FM RadioRadio Data System (RDS)The radio may have RDS. The RDSfeat
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-7.To scan preset stations in theselected band, press andhold© SEEK for four
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-9Second Row SeatsWith this feature, either side of theseatback can be folded down form
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20127-8 Infotainment SystemStoring a Radio Station as aFavoriteRadio that have a FAV button storeradi
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-9If 4 is pressed and the song titleor artist information is longer thanwhat
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20127-10 Infotainment System4. Press the softkey located underthe Add or Remove tab.To restore all r
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-11Loading XM: The audio system isacquiring and processing audio andtext da
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20127-12 Infotainment SystemRadio ReceptionFrequency interference and staticcan occur during normal
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-13If a cellular telephone antennaneeds to be attached to the glass,make su
Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20127-14 Infotainment Systemload one CD at a time, and keepthe CD player and the loading slotfree of
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-15\ FWD (Fast Forward): Pressand hold to advance playbackquickly within a
Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20127-16 Infotainment SystemEmpty FolderFolders that do not contain files areskipped, and the player
Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-17volume and the elapsed time of thetrack displays. Release\ FWD toresume
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20121-10 In BriefSafety BeltsRefer to the following sections forimportant information on how to uses
Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20127-18 Infotainment System3. Press the softkey below theback tab to return to the mainmusic naviga
Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-19To use a portable audio player,connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable tothe aux
Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20127-20 Infotainment SystemPreprogrammed PlaylistsPlaylists that have an .m3u or .plsfile extension
Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-21¨ SEEK: Press to go to the nexttrack. Press and hold¨ SEEK orpress it mu
Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20127-22 Infotainment System.Albums.Genres.Songs.ComposersTo select tracks:1. Press the softkey belo
Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-23PhoneBluetoothFor vehicles equipped withBluetooth capability, the system
Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20127-24 Infotainment SystemWhen to Speak: A short tonesounds after the system respondsindicating wh
Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-252. Say “Bluetooth.” This commandcan be skipped.3. Say “Pair.” The system
Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20127-26 Infotainment SystemStoring and Deleting PhoneNumbersThe system can store up to30 phone numb
Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-27Listing Stored NumbersThe list command will list all thestored numbers a
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-11Mirror AdjustmentExterior MirrorsControls for the outside powermirrors are located
Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20127-28 Infotainment SystemReceiving a CallWhen an incoming call is received,the audio system mutes
Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Infotainment System 7-29Transferring Audio to theBluetooth System from a CellPhoneDuring a call
Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20127-30 Infotainment System2 NOTES
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Climate Controls 8-1Climate ControlsClimate Control SystemsClimate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20128-2 Climate ControlsOperationTemperature Control: Turnclockwise or counterclockwiseto increase or
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Climate Controls 8-3To help clear the windshield quickly,do the following:1. Select0.2. Select th
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20128-4 Climate ControlsTo improve fuel efficiency and tocool the vehicle faster, recirculationmay be
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Climate Controls 8-5Automatic Climate Control SystemFor vehicles with this system, the heating, c
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20128-6 Climate Controls2. Set the temperature.An initial setting of 73°F (23°C)is recommended. Allow
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Climate Controls 8-7windshield. The air conditioningindicator light blinks three times ifthe comp
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20121-12 In BriefTo adjust the steering wheel:1. Pull the lever down.2. Move the steering wheel upor
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20128-8 Climate ControlsWhen the weather is cool or damp,operating the system in recirculationfor ext
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Climate Controls 8-9Air VentsUse the lever located in the centerof each outlet by moving it eithe
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20128-10 Climate Controls2 NOTES
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-1Driving andOperatingDriving InformationDistracted Driving . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20129-2 Driving and OperatingDriving InformationDistracted DrivingDistraction comes in many formsand
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-3.Allow enough following distancebetween you and the driver infront of yo
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20129-4 Driving and OperatingIf the steering wheel is turned ineither direction several times untilit
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-5Off-Road RecoveryThe vehicle's right wheels can dropoff the edge of
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20129-6 Driving and Operating.Try to avoid sudden steering,acceleration, or braking,including reducin
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-7.Keep the windshield washer fluidreservoir filled..Have good tires with
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-13For more information, see:.Exterior Lamp Controls onpage 6‑1..Delayed Headlamps onp
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20129-8 Driving and Operating.Pay attention to special roadsigns (falling rocks area, windingroads, l
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-9{WARNINGSnow can trap engine exhaustunder the vehicle. This maycause exh
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20129-10 Driving and Operating{WARNINGIf the vehicle's tires spin at highspeed, they can explod
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-11Tire and Loading InformationLabelLabel ExampleA vehicle-specific Tire
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20129-12 Driving and Operatingthe amount of available cargoand luggage load capacity is650 lbs (1400
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-13Example 3A.Vehicle Capacity Weight forExample 3 = 453 kg(1,000 lbs).B.
Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20129-14 Driving and OperatingIf you put things inside thevehicle — like suitcases, tools,packages,
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-15.Avoid making hard stops forthe first 322 km (200 miles) orso. During
Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20129-16 Driving and OperatingIf the vehicle must be shut off in anemergency:1. Brake using a firm a
Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-17Starting the EngineMove the shift lever to P (Park) orN (Neutral). The
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20122012 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual MService and Maintenance . . . 11-1General Information . . . .
Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20121-14 In BriefClimate ControlsA. Fan ControlB. Air RecirculationC. Temperature ControlD. Outside
Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20129-18 Driving and OperatingBefore adding electricalequipment, check with yourdealer. If you do no
Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-19The power windows, heated seats,and sunroof will work until any dooris
Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20129-20 Driving and OperatingTorque LockTorque lock is when the weight ofthe vehicle puts too much
Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-21Engine Exhaust{WARNINGEngine exhaust contains carbonmonoxide (CO) whic
Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20129-22 Driving and Operating{WARNINGIt can be dangerous to get out ofthe vehicle if the automatict
Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-23system. You must fully apply thebrake pedal then press the shiftlever
Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20129-24 Driving and OperatingWhile driving in manual mode,the transmission will remain inthe driver
Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-25BrakesAntilock BrakeSystem (ABS)This vehicle has the Antilock BrakeSys
Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20129-26 Driving and OperatingParking BrakeTo set the parking brake, push downthe parking brake peda
Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-27Ride Control SystemsTraction ControlSystem (TCS)The vehicle may have a
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-15Automatic Climate Control System (If Equipped)A. Fan ControlB. Air ConditioningC. A
Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20129-28 Driving and OperatingTo turn the system off or on, pressand release this button located ont
Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-29Adding non‐dealer accessories canaffect the vehicle's performance
Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20129-30 Driving and OperatingIf the vehicle is in cruise controlwhen the system begins to assistthe
Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-31Cruise ControlCruise control lets a speed of about40 km/h (25 mph) or
Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20129-32 Driving and OperatingSetting Cruise ControlIf the cruise button is on when not inuse, it co
Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-33Using Cruise Control on HillsHow well the cruise control workson hills
Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20129-34 Driving and OperatingSee Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) onpage 9‑36. For all other vehicles,use onl
Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-35Fuels in ForeignCountriesNever use leaded gasoline or anyother fuel no
Black plate (36,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20129-36 Driving and OperatingFuels containing MMT can reducespark plug life and affect emissioncont
Black plate (37,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-37Filling the Tank{WARNINGFuel vapor burns violently and afuel fire can
Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20121-16 In BriefVehicle FeaturesRadio(s)Radio with CD (MP3) and USB Port shownO : Press to turn the
Black plate (38,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20129-38 Driving and Operating{WARNINGIf a fire starts while you arerefueling, do not remove thenozz
Black plate (39,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-39TowingGeneral TowingInformationOnly use towing equipment that hasbeen
Black plate (40,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20129-40 Driving and OperatingPulling a TrailerHere are some important points:.There are many laws,
Black plate (41,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-41Backing UpHold the bottom of the steeringwheel with one hand. To move
Black plate (42,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20129-42 Driving and OperatingParking on Hills{WARNINGParking the vehicle on a hill withthe trailer
Black plate (43,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-43Weight of the TrailerHow heavy can a trailer safely be?It should never
Black plate (44,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20129-44 Driving and OperatingAfter loading the trailer, weigh thetrailer and then the tongue,separa
Black plate (45,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Driving and Operating 9-45Conversions andAdd-OnsAdd-On ElectricalEquipmentNotice: Do not add any
Black plate (46,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20129-46 Driving and Operating2 NOTES
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-1Vehicle CareGeneral InformationGeneral Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2Calif
Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-17station frequency tabs and by usingthe radio FAV button. Press FAV togo through up
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201210-2 Vehicle CareWhen It Is Time for NewTires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-52Bu
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-3California Proposition65 WarningMost motor vehicles, including thisone, contain
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201210-4 Vehicle CareVehicle ChecksDoing Your OwnService Work{WARNINGIt can be dangerous to work onyo
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-5Engine Compartment Overview2.4 L L4 Engine
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201210-6 Vehicle CareA. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter onpage 10‑12.B. Engine Cooling Fan (Out ofView). Se
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-73.6 L V6 Engine
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201210-8 Vehicle CareA. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter onpage 10‑12.B. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir.See
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-9Checking Engine OilIt is a good idea to check the engineoil level at each fuel f
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201210-10 Vehicle CareSelecting the Right Engine OilSelecting the right engine oildepends on both th
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-11Used oil can be a threat to theenvironment. If you change yourown oil, be sure
Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20121-18 In BriefThe Bluetooth‐enabled cell phonemust be paired with the Bluetoothsystem before it c
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201210-12 Vehicle CareIf the CHANGE OIL SOONmessage comes back on whenthe vehicle is started, the en
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-133. Inspect or replace the engine aircleaner/filter.4. Align the filter correct
Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201210-14 Vehicle Care{WARNINGAn electric engine cooling fanunder the hood can start up evenwhen the
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-15Use a 50/50 mixture of clean,drinkable water and DEX-COOLcoolant. If using thi
Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201210-16 Vehicle Care{WARNINGSteam and scalding liquids from ahot cooling system can blow outand bu
Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-17By this time, the coolant levelinside the coolant surge tankmight be lower. If
Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201210-18 Vehicle CareIf No Steam is Coming fromthe Engine CompartmentIf an engine overheat warning
Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-19Power Steering FluidSee Engine Compartment Overviewon page 10‑5 for reservoir
Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201210-20 Vehicle CareDriver Information Center (DIC).See Driver Information Center (DIC)on page 5‑2
Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-21Brake linings should always bereplaced as complete axle sets.Brake Pedal Trave
Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-19For more information, see CruiseControl on page 9‑31.Driver InformationCenter (DIC)
Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201210-22 Vehicle Care{WARNINGIf too much brake fluid is added, itcan spill on the engine and burn,i
Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-23Vehicle Storage{WARNINGBatteries have acid that can burnyou and gas that can e
Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201210-24 Vehicle Care3. With the engine off, turn theignition on, but do not start theengine. Witho
Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-25covered by your warranty. Do notallow the wiper arm to touch thewindshield.To
Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201210-26 Vehicle CareTaillamps, Turn Signal,and Stoplamps(LS and LT)A. Back‐up LampB. Stoplamp, Tai
Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-275. Turn the bulb socket (B)counterclockwise to remove itfrom the lamp assembly
Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201210-28 Vehicle Care3. Remove the three wing nuts (A),which hold the taillampassembly, from inside
Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-292. Remove the push pins holdingthe trunk trim (B).3. Move the trim aside far e
Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201210-30 Vehicle Care4. Push the new bulb in and turn itclockwise to install.5. Reverse Steps 1 thr
Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-31FusesThe wiring circuits in the vehicle areprotected from short circuits byfus
Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20121-20 In BriefPerformance andMaintenanceTraction ControlSystem (TCS)The traction control system l
Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201210-32 Vehicle CareThe vehicle may not be equippedwith all of the fuses, relays, andfeatures show
Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-33Fuses Usage19Run Relay, Heating,Ventilation, AirConditioning Blower20Body Cont
Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201210-34 Vehicle CareDiodes Usage27 WiperInstrument Panel FuseBlockThe instrument panel fuse block
Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-35Fuses UsageHVACBLOWERHIGHHeating VentilationAir ConditioningBlower - High Spee
Black plate (36,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201210-36 Vehicle CareRear Compartment FuseBlockThe rear compartment fuse block islocated in the tru
Black plate (37,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-37Fuses Usage7 Not Used8 Not Used9 Not Used10 Sunroof Controls11 Not Used12 Not
Black plate (38,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201210-38 Vehicle CareWheels and TiresTiresEvery new GM vehicle hashigh-quality tires made by aleadi
Black plate (39,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-39Winter TiresConsider installing winter tires onthe vehicle if frequent driving
Black plate (40,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201210-40 Vehicle CarePassenger (P‐Metric) Tire Example(A) Tire Size : The tire size is acombination
Black plate (41,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-41Compact Spare Tire Example(A) Tire Ply Material: The typeof cord and number of
Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-21The TPMS does not replace normalmonthly tire maintenance. It is thedriver ’s respon
Black plate (42,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201210-42 Vehicle CareTire DesignationsTire SizeThe following is an example of atypical passenge r v
Black plate (43,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-43Belt: A rubber coated layer ofcords that is located betweenthe plies and the t
Black plate (44,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201210-44 Vehicle CareMaximum Load Rating: Theload rating for a tire at themaximum permissible infla
Black plate (45,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-45tire's traction, temperature,and treadwear. Ratingsare determined by tire
Black plate (46,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201210-46 Vehicle CareInformation label, see VehicleLoad Limits on page 9‑10. Howthe vehicle is load
Black plate (47,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-47Set the cold tire inflation pressure to241 kPa (35 psi) for the front andrear
Black plate (48,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201210-48 Vehicle Caretires or wheels on your vehicle toensure that the replacement oralternate tire
Black plate (49,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-49The TPMS system can warn abouta low tire pressure condition but itdoes not rep
Black plate (50,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201210-50 Vehicle Care.Operating electronic devices orbeing near facilities using radiowave frequenc
Black plate (51,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-518. The driver side rear turn signalcomes on to indicate that cornersensor is r
Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20121-22 In Brief.When road and weatherconditions are appropriate, usecruise control..Always follow
Black plate (52,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201210-52 Vehicle CareUse this rotation pattern whenrotating the tires.Do not include the compactspa
Black plate (53,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-53Treadwear indicators are one way totell when it is time for new tires.Treadwea
Black plate (54,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201210-54 Vehicle Carewill be followed by MS for mudand snow. See Tire SidewallLabeling on page 10‑3
Black plate (55,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-55The Tire and LoadingInformation label indicates theoriginal equipment tires on
Black plate (56,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201210-56 Vehicle Careuse spare tires, tires withnominal rim diameters of10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 c
Black plate (57,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-57A represent higher levels ofperformance on the laboratorytest wheel than the m
Black plate (58,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201210-58 Vehicle CareUsed Replacement Wheels{WARNINGReplacing a wheel with a usedone is dangerous.
Black plate (59,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-59{WARNINGDriving on a flat tire will causepermanent damage to the tire.Re-infla
Black plate (60,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201210-60 Vehicle CareThis vehicle may come with a jackand spare tire or a tire sealant andcompresso
Black plate (61,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-61If this vehicle has a tire sealant andcompressor kit, there may not be aspare
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1Keys, Doors, andWindowsKeys and LocksKeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (62,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201210-62 Vehicle CareWhen using the tire sealant andcompressor kit during coldtemperatures, warm th
Black plate (63,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-63quickly drop and start to riseagain as the tire inflates withair only.10. Infl
Black plate (64,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201210-64 Vehicle Care18. Immediately drive the vehicle8 km (5 mi) to distribute thesealant in the t
Black plate (65,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-651. Remove the tire sealant andcompressor kit from its storagelocation. See Sto
Black plate (66,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201210-66 Vehicle Care14. Return the air only hose (E)and the power plug (G) back totheir original l
Black plate (67,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-672. Remove the spare tire cover.3. Turn the wing nutcounterclockwise and remove
Black plate (68,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201210-68 Vehicle Care3. Extend the handle on the wheelwrench by pressing the buttonand pulling on t
Black plate (69,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-695. Position the lift head at the jacklocation nearest the flat tire.Make sure
Black plate (70,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201210-70 Vehicle Care8. Remove all of the wheel nuts.9. Remove the flat tire.{WARNINGRust or dirt o
Black plate (71,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-7112. Put the wheel nuts back onwith the rounded end towardthe wheel. Tighten ea
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Introduction iiiThe names, logos, emblems,slogans, vehicle model names, andvehicle body designs a
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20122-2 Keys, Doors, and WindowsKeys and LocksKeys{WARNINGLeaving children in a vehicle withthe ignit
Black plate (72,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201210-72 Vehicle CareStoring a Flat Tire and Tools{WARNINGStoring a jack, a tire, or otherequipment
Black plate (73,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-736. Place the jack over the bolt (A)on the floor, making sure itcontacts the bo
Black plate (74,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201210-74 Vehicle CareStoring the Spare Tire andTools{WARNINGStoring a jack, a tire, or otherequipme
Black plate (75,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-756. Place the compact spare into thetire compartment with the stowbolt going th
Black plate (76,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201210-76 Vehicle CareJump StartingFor more information about thevehicle battery, see Battery onpage
Black plate (77,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-77and all lamps that are notneeded. This will avoid sparksand help save both bat
Black plate (78,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201210-78 Vehicle CareDo not connect positive (+) tonegative (−) or you will get ashort that would d
Black plate (79,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-79Jumper Cable RemovalA. Heavy, Unpainted Metal EnginePart or Remote Negative (–
Black plate (80,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201210-80 Vehicle CareRecreational VehicleTowingRecreational vehicle towing meanstowing the vehicle
Black plate (81,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-814. To prevent the battery fromdraining while the vehicle isbeing towed, remove
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3If there is a decrease in the RKEoperating range:.Check the distance.
Black plate (82,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201210-82 Vehicle Care3. Set the parking brake.4. Remove the key from theignition.5. Secure the vehi
Black plate (83,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-83If necessary, use non-abrasivecleaners that are marked safe forpainted surface
Black plate (84,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201210-84 Vehicle CareWheels and Trim — Aluminumor ChromeUse a soft, clean cloth with mildsoap and w
Black plate (85,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-85Finish DamageQuickly repair minor chips andscratches with touch-up materialsav
Black plate (86,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201210-86 Vehicle CareInterior GlassTo clean, use a terry cloth fabricdampened with water. Wipe drop
Black plate (87,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Vehicle Care 10-87cleaning and allow them to drynaturally. Never use heat, steam,spot lifters or
Black plate (88,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201210-88 Vehicle Care.Use only a single floor mat onthe driver side..Do not place one floor mat ont
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-1Service andMaintenanceGeneral InformationGeneral Information . . . .
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201211-2 Service and MaintenanceBecause of the way people usevehicles, maintenance needs vary.There m
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-3MaintenanceScheduleOwner Checks and ServicesAt Each Fuel Stop.Check t
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20122-4 Keys, Doors, and WindowsThe high‐beam headlamps, parkinglamps, and back‐up lamps maycome on e
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201211-4 Service and Maintenance.Check tire inflation pressures.See Tire Pressure onpage 10‑45..Inspe
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-5
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201211-6 Service and MaintenanceFootnotes — MaintenanceSchedule Additional RequiredServices — Normala
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-7
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201211-8 Service and MaintenanceFootnotes — MaintenanceSchedule Additional RequiredServices — Severea
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-9BatteryThe battery supplies power to startthe engine and operate anya
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201211-10 Service and Maintenance.As part of the multi‐pointinspection, trained dealertechnicians ca
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-11Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and PartsRecommended Fluids and Lub
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201211-12 Service and MaintenanceUsage Fluid/LubricantHood and Door HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant, S
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-13Maintenance RecordsAfter the scheduled services are performed, reco
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-53. Insert the new battery, positiveside facing up. Replace with aCR20
Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201211-14 Service and MaintenanceDateOdometerReadingServiced By Services Performed
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Service and Maintenance 11-15DateOdometerReadingServiced By Services Performed
Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201211-16 Service and MaintenanceDateOdometerReadingServiced By Services Performed
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Technical Data 12-1Technical DataVehicle IdentificationVehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) . . . .
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201212-2 Technical DataVehicle DataCapacities and SpecificationsApplicationCapacitiesMetric EnglishAi
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Technical Data 12-3ApplicationCapacitiesMetric EnglishWheel Nut Torque 140 Y 100 ft lb*See Automa
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201212-4 Technical DataEngine Drive Belt Routing2.4L L4 Engine3.6L V6 Engine
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-1CustomerInformationCustomer InformationCustomer SatisfactionProcedure (U
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201213-2 Customer InformationSTEP TWO: If after contacting amember of dealership management,it appear
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-3STEP THREE — CanadianOwners: In the event that you donot feel your conce
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20122-6 Keys, Doors, and WindowsIf it is the first remote start since thevehicle has been driven, rep
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201213-4 Customer InformationHowever, we recognize that despitethe good intentions of all partiesinvo
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-5CanadaGeneral Motors of Canada LimitedCustomer Care Centre, Mail Code:CA
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201213-6 Customer InformationCustomer Assistance forText Telephone (TTY)Users (U.S. and Canada)To ass
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-7GM MobilityReimbursement Program(U.S. and Canada)This program is availab
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201213-8 Customer InformationChevrolet and General Motors ofCanada Limited reserve the right tolimit
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-9.Trip Interruption Benefits andAssistance: Must be over250 kilometers fr
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201213-10 Customer Information.Lock-Out Service: Service tounlock the vehicle if you arelocked out..
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-11A rental car will be provided forup to two days and the vehiclemust be
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201213-12 Customer Information.Food service, beverages,telephone calls, or other extracosts. Accommo
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-13Courtesy TransportationProgram (U.S. andCanada)To enhance your ownersh
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7Door Locks{WARNINGUnlocked doors can bedangerous..Passengers, especia
Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201213-14 Customer Informationinsurance coverage, credit card,etc. You are responsible for fuelusage
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-15Limited Warranty, and any vehiclefailure related to such parts is notc
Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201213-16 Customer Information.Insurance company and policynumber..General description of thedamage
Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-17In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio,Owner Manual, and WarrantyBooklet.R
Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201213-18 Customer InformationTo contact NHTSA, you may callthe Vehicle Safety Hotlinetoll-free at 1
Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Customer Information 13-19Vehicle DataRecording andPrivacyThe vehicle has a number ofcomputers t
Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201213-20 Customer InformationGM will not access this data orshare it with others except: with theco
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012OnStar 14-1OnStarOnStar OverviewOnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-1OnStar ServicesEmerge
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201214-2 OnStarPush Q to connect to a liveAdvisor to:.Verify account information orupdate contact inf
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012OnStar 14-3Using Voice CommandsDuring a Planned RouteCancel Route1. PushX. System responds:“OnSta
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20122-8 Keys, Doors, and WindowsDoor Ajar ReminderA chime will sound and theappropriate door message
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201214-4 OnStarHands-Free Calling1. Push X. System responds:“OnStar ready.”2. Say “Dial.” System resp
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012OnStar 14-5DiagnosticsOnStar Vehicle Diagnostics willperform a vehicle check everymonth. It will
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201214-6 OnStarOnStar services require a vehicleelectrical system, wireless service,and GPS satellite
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012OnStar 14-7Onstar.comThe website provides access toaccount information, manages theOnStar subscri
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 201214-8 OnStarCellular and GPS AntennasAvoid placing items over or near theantenna to prevent blocki
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012INDEX i-1AAccessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3Accessory Power . .
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012i-2 INDEXBBattery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22Jump Starting . . . . . . .
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012INDEX i-3Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . 8-1Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012i-4 INDEXDriving (cont'd)Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . .9-10Wet Roads . . . . . .
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012INDEX i-5FluidAutomatic Transmission . . . . 10-12Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9Open the rear doors to access thesecurity locks on the inside edge of
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012i-6 INDEXHeated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012INDEX i-7LightsAirbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-12Antilock Brake System(ABS) Warning .
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012i-8 INDEXNNavigationOnStar®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14-2Net, Convenience . . .
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012INDEX i-9Pregnancy, Using SafetyBelts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15Priva
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012i-10 INDEXSSafety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8Care . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012INDEX i-11Storage AreasCenter Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3Convenience Net . . . .
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012i-12 INDEXTrailerTowing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-42TransmissionAutomatic
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20122-10 Keys, Doors, and WindowsRemote Trunk ReleasePress the button located on thedriver door near
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11Vehicle SecurityThis vehicle has theft-deterrentfeatures; however,
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012iv IntroductionUsing this ManualTo quickly locate information aboutthe vehicle, use the Index in
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20122-12 Keys, Doors, and WindowsWhen an alarm event has finished,the system will re-arm itselfautom
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13If the engine still does not start, andthe key appears to be undama
Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20122-14 Keys, Doors, and WindowsPower MirrorsControls for the outside powermirrors are located on t
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15information on the system and howto subscribe to OnStar®. SeeOnStar
Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20122-16 Keys, Doors, and WindowsPower WindowsPress the front of the switch to openthe window. Pull
Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17conditions such as severe icingmay also cause the window toauto‐rev
Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20122-18 Keys, Doors, and WindowsRoofSunroofThe sunroof only operates when theignition is in ON/RUN
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-1Seats andRestraintsHead RestraintsHead Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . .
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20123-2 Seats and RestraintsHead RestraintsThe vehicle's front and rear seatshave adjustable hea
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-3Front SeatsSeat AdjustmentSeat Position{WARNINGYou can lose control of th
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Introduction vVehicle Symbol ChartHere are some additional symbolsthat may be found on the vehicl
Black plate (4,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20123-4 Seats and RestraintsPower Seat Adjustment{WARNINGYou can lose control of thevehicle if you tr
Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-5Do not have a seatback reclined ifthe vehicle is moving.Manual Reclining
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20123-6 Seats and RestraintsTo return the seatback to the uprightposition:1. Lift the lever fully wit
Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-7If available, press the top of theswitch to turn the heat feature on toth
Black plate (8,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20123-8 Seats and RestraintsRaising the Seatback{WARNINGA safety belt that is improperlyrouted, not p
Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-9WARNING (Continued)It is extremely dangerous to ridein a cargo area, insi
Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20123-10 Seats and RestraintsAlso, in nearly all states and inall Canadian provinces, the lawrequire
Black plate (11,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-11Lap-Shoulder BeltAll seating positions in the vehiclehave a lap-shoulde
Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20123-12 Seats and Restraints4. If equipped with a shoulder beltheight adjuster, move it to theheigh
Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-13Squeeze the buttons (A) on thesides of the height adjuster andmove the
Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012vi Introduction2 NOTES
Black plate (14,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20123-14 Seats and RestraintsHere is how to install a comfortguide to the safety belt:1. Pull the el
Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-15{WARNINGA safety belt that is not properlyworn may not provide theprote
Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20123-16 Seats and RestraintsSafety Belt ExtenderIf the vehicle's safety belt will fastenaround
Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-17See your dealer to have the safetybelt assemblies inspected orreplaced.
Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20123-18 Seats and RestraintsHere are the most important thingsto know about the airbag system:{WARN
Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-19There is an airbag readiness lighton the instrument panel cluster,which
Black plate (20,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20123-20 Seats and RestraintsDriver Side shown, PassengerSide similarThe driver and front outboardpa
Black plate (21,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-21When Should an AirbagInflate?Frontal airbags are designed toinflate in
Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20123-22 Seats and RestraintsWhat Makes an AirbagInflate?In a deployment event, the sensingsystem se
Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-23{WARNINGWhen an airbag inflates, theremay be dust in the air. This dust
Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-1In BriefInstrument PanelInstrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2Initial Drive
Black plate (24,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20123-24 Seats and Restraints.Let only qualified technicianswork on the airbag systems.Improper serv
Black plate (25,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-25{WARNINGA child in a rear-facing childrestraint can be seriously injure
Black plate (26,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20123-26 Seats and RestraintsThe passenger sensing systemis designed to turn on the frontoutboard pa
Black plate (27,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-27If the on indicator is still lit,secure the child restraint in arear se
Black plate (28,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20123-28 Seats and Restraints{WARNINGStowing of articles under thepassenger seat or between thepasse
Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-29heater or a comfort‐enhancing pador device, installed under or on topof
Black plate (30,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20123-30 Seats and RestraintsIf the airbag readiness light stays onafter the vehicle is started or c
Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-31.Does the lap belt fit low andsnug on the hips, touching thethighs? If
Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20123-32 Seats and RestraintsWARNING (Continued)The child could move too farforward increasing the c
Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-33WARNING (Continued)For example, in a crash at only40 km/h (25 mph), a 5
Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20121-2 In BriefInstrument Panel
Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20123-34 Seats and Restraintssure it is designed to be used ina motor vehicle. If it is, therestrain
Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-35(B) Forward-Facing Child SeatA forward-facing child seat (B)provides re
Black plate (36,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20123-36 Seats and Restraintsendangered in a crash if the childrestraint is not properly secured int
Black plate (37,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-37WARNING (Continued)passenger airbag inflates and thepassenger seat is i
Black plate (38,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20123-38 Seats and RestraintsA. Occupant prohibitedB. Child restraint using LATCHA. Child restraint
Black plate (39,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-39Not all vehicle seating positions orchild restraints have lower anchors
Black plate (40,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20123-40 Seats and RestraintsLower Anchor and Top TetherAnchor LocationsRear SeatI (Top Tether Ancho
Black plate (41,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-41According to accident statistics,children and infants are safer whenpro
Black plate (42,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20123-42 Seats and RestraintsIf you need to secure more than onechild restraint in the rear seat, se
Black plate (43,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-432. If the child restraint manufacturerrecommends that the top tetherbe
Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012In Brief 1-3A. Air Vents on page 8‑9.B. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever.See Turn and Lane-ChangeSignal
Black plate (44,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20123-44 Seats and RestraintsIf the position you are usinghas an adjustable headrestor head restrain
Black plate (45,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-45Replacing LATCH SystemParts After a Crash{WARNINGA crash can damage the
Black plate (46,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20123-46 Seats and RestraintsIf more than one child restraintneeds to be installed in the rearseat,
Black plate (47,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-475. To tighten the belt, push downon the child restraint, pull theshould
Black plate (48,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20123-48 Seats and Restraints{WARNINGA child in a rear-facing childrestraint can be seriously injure
Black plate (49,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-49In Canada, the law requires thatforward-facing child restraints havea t
Black plate (50,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 20123-50 Seats and Restraints6. To tighten the belt, push downon the child restraint, pull theshould
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