CHEVROLET 2012 Malibu User Manual
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Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012
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In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-3
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
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
Document Outline
- 2012 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual BookTOC
- Introduction
- In Brief
- Instrument Panel
- Initial Drive Information
- Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
- Remote Vehicle Start
- Door Locks
- Trunk Release
- Windows
- Seat Adjustment
- Second Row Seats
- Heated Seats
- Head Restraint Adjustment
- Safety Belts
- Passenger Sensing System
- Mirror Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Adjustment
- Interior Lighting
- Exterior Lighting
- Windshield Wiper/Washer
- Climate Controls
- Transmission
- Vehicle Features
- Performance and Maintenance
- Keys, Doors, and Windows
- Seats and Restraints
- Head Restraints
- Front Seats
- Rear Seats
- Safety Belts
- Airbag System
- Where Are the Airbags?
- When Should an Airbag Inflate?
- What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
- How Does an Airbag Restrain?
- What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
- Passenger Sensing System
- Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
- Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
- Airbag System Check
- Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
- Child Restraints
- Storage
- Instruments and Controls
- Controls
- Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
- Instrument Cluster
- Speedometer
- Odometer
- Trip Odometer
- Tachometer
- Fuel Gauge
- Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
- Safety Belt Reminders
- Airbag Readiness Light
- Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
- Charging System Light
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- Brake System Warning Light
- Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
- Traction Off Light
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Light
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light
- Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
- Tire Pressure Light
- Engine Oil Pressure Light
- Security Light
- High-Beam On Light
- Cruise Control Light
- Information Displays
- Vehicle Messages
- Vehicle Personalization
- Lighting
- Infotainment System
- Climate Controls
- Driving and Operating
- Vehicle Care
- General Information
- Vehicle Checks
- Doing Your Own Service Work
- Hood
- Engine Compartment Overview
- Engine Oil
- Engine Oil Life System
- Automatic Transmission Fluid
- Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
- Cooling System
- Engine Coolant
- Engine Overheating
- Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
- Power Steering Fluid
- Washer Fluid
- Brakes
- Brake Fluid
- Battery
- Starter Switch Check
- Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
- Ignition Transmission Lock Check
- Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
- Wiper Blade Replacement
- Headlamp Aiming
- Bulb Replacement
- Electrical System
- Wheels and Tires
- Tires
- Winter Tires
- Low-Profile Tires
- Tire Sidewall Labeling
- Tire Designations
- Tire Terminology and Definitions
- Tire Pressure
- Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation
- Tire Pressure Monitor System
- Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
- Tire Inspection
- Tire Rotation
- When It Is Time for New Tires
- Buying New Tires
- Different Size Tires and Wheels
- Uniform Tire Quality Grading
- Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
- Wheel Replacement
- Tire Chains
- If a Tire Goes Flat
- Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
- Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
- Tire Changing
- Compact Spare Tire
- Jump Starting
- Towing
- Appearance Care
- Service and Maintenance
- Technical Data
- Customer Information
- Customer Information
- Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada)
- Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)
- Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada)
- Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico)
- Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada)
- Online Owner Center
- GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada)
- Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada)
- Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico)
- Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada)
- Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada)
- Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada)
- Service Publications Ordering Information
- Reporting Safety Defects
- Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
- Customer Information
- OnStar
- Index