CHEVROLET MALIBU 2007 6.G Owners Manual

Map Pocket
Your vehicle may have storage pockets located
on the door panels or the back of the front seats.
Rear Compartment Storage
Panel/Cover (MAXX)
Your vehicle may have an adjustable panel/cargo
cover feature. The panel/cargo cover can be
adjusted into three positions.
To use the panel in the lower position, do the
following:
1. Insert the front corners of the panel into
the lower guides.
2. Slide the panel forward.
3. Press down on the back of the panel.
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The panel can be used in this position if you need
additional space above the panel. Place the
cargo on top of the panel in this position.
{CAUTION:
If you were to carry things on the
adjustable panel when it is in the upper
(cargo cover) or center positions, during
a sudden vehicle movement or a crash,
those things could be thrown around
in the vehicle. You or others could be
injured. When it is in the upper or center
position, always secure any cargo on
the oor beneath the panel/cover.To use the panel in the center position, do the
following:
1. Insert the front corners of the panel into
the middle guides.
2. Slide the panel forward.
3. Press down on the back of the panel.
To use the panel in the upper position, do the
following:
1. Insert the front corners of the panel into
the upper guides.
2. Slide the panel forward.
3. Press down on the back of the panel.
This can be used as a cargo cover for the rear
area. The panel may be installed either carpet or
plastic side up. The panel may also be used
as a table in this position. See “Table” following
for more information.
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Table (MAXX)
Your vehicle may have an adjustable panel that
also functions as a table. The maximum load
for the table is 100 lbs distributed (45 kg).
To set up the table, do the following:
1. Place the front corners into the rear
upper guides.
2. Unlatch the fastener to release the leg
from the plastic side of the table and turn
the leg outward.
3. Set the table leg securely onto the liftgate
lock striker at the rear edge of the vehicle.
Notice:Driving with the panel extended into
the table position could damage your vehicle.
Always have the panel in the stored position
while you are driving.Notice:Placing hot items on the surface of
the table could damage it. Always be sure that
the items that are placed on the surface of
the table are of moderate temperature.
Hooks are located on the table to hang items.
Convenience Net
You may have a convenience net in the rear of
your vehicle to help keep small loads, like grocery
bags, in place during sharp turns or quick stops
and starts.
The net is not designed for larger, heavier items.
You can unhook the net so that it will lie at
when you are not using it.
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Sunroof
If the vehicle has a
sunroof, the switch to
operate it is located
on the overhead
console between
the sun visors.
The sunroof will only operate when the ignition
is in ACC or ON, or while retained accessory
power (RAP) is active. SeeRetained Accessory
Power (RAP) on page 119for more information.
The sunroof can be opened to a vent position
or it can be express-opened all of the way.
To open the sunroof to the vent position,
push the rear of the switch and release it.
Push and release the rear of the switch again
to fully open the sunroof.The vent and open positions can be adjusted for
driving comfort by pushing and holding the front
of the switch until the sunroof moves to the desired
position.
A deector will automatically pop up when the
sunroof is opened. The deector will retract
when the sunroof is closed.
To close the sunroof, push the front of the
switch and hold it until the sunroof is closed.
The sunroof will stop if the switch is released
during operation. Remember to close the
sunshade by hand.
The sunroof cannot be opened or closed if the
vehicle has an electrical failure.
Notice:If you force the sunshade forward
of the sliding glass panel, damage will occur
and the sunroof may not open or close
properly. Always close the glass panel before
closing the sunshade.
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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
(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
Entry/Exit Lighting...................................... 185Parade 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
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
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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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
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 222
DIC Vehicle Personalization....................... 225
Audio System(s)......................................... 228
Setting the Time for Radios without
Radio Data Systems (RDS).................... 229
Setting the Time for Radios with
Radio Data Systems (RDS).................... 230Radio 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
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
(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 3 Instrument Panel
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✍NOTES
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Instrument Panel Overview
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Side Window Outlets. SeeClimate Control
System on page 188.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 171.
C. Cruise Controls (If Equipped). SeeCruise
Control on page 176.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 198.
E. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever. See
Windshield Wipers on page 173.
F. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions
on page 118.
G. Hazard Warning Flasher. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 170.
H. Passenger Sensing System. SeePassenger
Sensing System on page 82.
I. Center Air Outlets. SeeClimate Control
System on page 188.
J. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 228.
K. Climate Control System. SeeClimate
Control System on page 188.L. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 160.
M. Side Air Outlets. SeeClimate Control
System on page 188.
N. Adjustable Pedal Buttons (If Equipped).
SeeAdjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
on page 121.
O. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See
Instrument Panel Brightness on page 184.
P. Storage Compartment.
Q. Fog Lamps (If Equipped). SeeFog Lamps
on page 184.
R. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on
page 352.
S. Parking Brake. SeeParking Brake on
page 132.
T. Horn. SeeHorn on page 170.
U. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped).
SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls
(Three Spoke) on page 282orAudio Steering
Wheel Controls (Four Spoke) on page 283.
V. Accessory Power Outlet. SeeAccessory
Power Outlet(s) on page 186.
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W. Shift Lever. SeeShifting Into Park (P)
on page 132.
X. Center Console Storage Compartment. See
Center Console Storage Area on page 160.
Y. Traction Control Button or Enhanced Traction
System Button (If Equipped). SeeTraction
Control System (TCS) on page 295 Enhanced
Traction System (ETS) on page 297.
Z. Rear Wiper/Washer Controls (If Equipped).
SeeWindshield Washer on page 174.
Hazard Warning Flashers
The hazard warning ashers let you warn the police
and others that you have a problem. The front and
rear turn signal lamps will ash on and off.
The hazard warning
asher button is located
in the center of the
instrument panel.Press the button to make the front and rear turn
signal lamps ash on and off. Press the button
again to turn the ashers off.
While the hazard warning ashers are on, the turn
signals do not work.
The hazard warning ashers work no matter what
position the key is in, and even if the key is not
in the ignition switch.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reective triangles, you can set them
up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m)
behind your vehicle.
Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols on the steering
wheel pad to sound the horn.
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
A tilt and telescope wheel lets you adjust the
steering wheel before you drive. The steering wheel
can be raised to the highest level to give your legs
more room when you enter and exit the vehicle.
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