CHEVROLET MALIBU 2007 6.G Owners Manual

Canadian Exterior Lamp Positions for Daytime
LampsPAUTO;2
Headlamp DRL Mode DRL Mode DRL Mode ON
Parking Lamp OFF OFF ON ON
Taillamp OFF OFF ON ON
Canadian Exterior Lamp Positions for Nighttime
LampsPAUTO;2
Headlamp ON ON ON ON
Parking Lamp ON ON ON ON
Taillamp ON ON ON ON
Headlamps on Reminder
If you open the driver’s door and turn off the
ignition while leaving the lamps on, you will
hear a warning chime.
Headlamps Off in PARK (P)
This feature works when the ignition is ON and
it is dark outside. To turn the headlamps off when
it is dark outside but keep other exterior lights on,turn the exterior lamp control to the parking lamp
position. In this position, the parking lamps,
sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps
and instrument panel lights are on, but the
headlamps are off.
To turn on the headlamps along with the other
lamps when it is dark outside, turn the exterior
lamp control to the AUTO or headlamp position.
This feature will not work for Canadian vehicles.
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Delayed Headlamps
The delayed headlamps feature will continue to
illuminate the headlamps for 20 seconds after the
key is turned to off at night. Then the headlamps
will automatically turn off.
To override the 20 second delayed headlamp
feature while it is active turn the switch at the
end of the turn signal/multifunction lever to
the off/on position.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it
easier for others to see the front of your vehicle
during the day. DRL can be helpful in many
different driving conditions, but they can be
especially helpful in the short periods after
dawn and before sunset. Fully functional
daytime running lamps are required on all
vehicles rst sold in Canada.The DRL system will turn your low-beam
headlamps on at a reduced brightness when
the following conditions are met:
The ignition is on.
The exterior lamp control is turned to
AUTO. In addition, Canadian vehicles
DRL will also turn on if you have turned
on the parking lamps.
The light sensor detects daytime light.
See the end of this section for more
information on the light sensor.
The shift lever is not in PARK (P).
While the DRL system is on, the taillamps,
sidemarker lamps, and instrument panel lights
will not be illuminated.
The DRL system will be off any time your
vehicle is in PARK (P). The DRL system on
U.S. vehicles can also be turned off by using
the off/on switch for one ignition cycle.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the
regular headlamp system when you need it.
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Light Sensor
Your vehicle has a light sensor on top of the
instrument panel. Make sure it is not covered
or the headlamps may remain on when you
do not need them. The light sensor for the
DRL and Automatic Headlamp features is
located on top of the instrument panel.
The automatic headlamp system may be on
when driving through a parking garage, heavy
outcast weather, or a tunnel. This is normal.
Automatic Headlamp System
When it is dark enough outside, the automatic
headlamp system turns on the headlamps at
the normal brightness along with other lamps
such as the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps,
and the instrument panel lights. The radio lights
will also be dim.
Your vehicle has a light sensor on top of the
instrument panel that controls the automatic
headlamp system. Make sure it is not covered
or the automatic headlamp system will be on
when it is not needed.There is a delay in the transition between the
daytime and nighttime operation of the DRL
and the automatic headlamp systems so that
driving under bridges or bright overhead street
lights does not affect the system. The DRL
and automatic headlamp systems will only be
affected when the light sensor sees a change
in lighting lasting longer than this delay.
If you start your vehicle in a dark garage,
the automatic headlamp system comes on
immediately. Once you leave the garage, it takes
about one minute for the automatic headlamp
system to change to DRL if it is light outside.
During that delay, the instrument panel cluster may
not be as bright as usual. Make sure the instrument
panel brightness control is in the full bright position.
See “Instrument Panel Brightness Control” under
Instrument Panel Brightness on page 184.
To idle your vehicle with the automatic headlamp
system off, turn the ignition on and set the exterior
light switch to the off/on position. For Canadian
vehicles, the transaxle must stay in PARK (P) for
this function.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the
regular headlamps when they are needed.
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Fog Lamps
If your vehicle has
this feature, the button
for the fog lamps
is located on the
instrument panel,
to the left of the
steering wheel.
If your vehicle has fog lamps, the ignition
must be on.
Push the button to turn the fog lamps on.
An indicator light in the button will glow when
the fog lamps are on. Push the button again
to turn the fog lamps off.
The fog lamps will turn off while the high-beam
headlamps are turned on.
Some localities have laws that require the
headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps.
Instrument Panel Brightness
The control for this
feature is located on
the instrument panel
to the left of the
steering wheel.
Turn the knob clockwise to brighten the lights or
counterclockwise to dim them.
Dome Lamp
The switch on this lamp has three positions.
The on position will turn on the lamp anytime.
The door position will turn on the lamp whenever
a door is opened. The off position will shut off
the lamp completely, even while a door is
opened. Your dome lamp may be equipped
with two rear reading lamps. SeeRear Reading
Lamps on page 185.
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Entry/Exit Lighting
When you open any door, the lamps inside of
your vehicle will go on. These lamps will fade
out 20 seconds after the last door is closed,
or when the ignition is turned on after all doors
have been closed. These lamps will also go
on when you press the trunk release button,
the unlock button or the panic button on the
remote keyless entry transmitter.
The lamps inside of your vehicle will turn on
for about 10 seconds after your key is removed
from the ignition to provide an illuminated exit.
Parade Dimming
Parade dimming is a separate lighting mode
of operation that is activated if the park lamps
are turned on during the day. Usually when
the park lamps are turned on during the day,
the display’s illumination and LEDs become lower
and the backlighting is activated. To avoid this
condition, backlighting is turned off, and the
displays and LEDs are set to a high predetermined
intensity when daylight conditions are detected
to enhance the display’s visibility during daytime.
Front Reading Lamps
Push the lens to turn the reading lamps on and
off. The reading lamps will turn on when the door
is open if the dome lamp is in the door position.
The reading lamps will also turn on with the
dome lamp switch in the on position. The lamps
will not turn on if the door is open and the
dome lamp is in the off position.
Rear Reading Lamps
The vehicle’s dome lamp may have two reading
lamps. The reading lamps turn on and off by
pushing on the lens.
Trunk Lamp
The trunk lamp comes on when you open
your trunk.
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Cargo Lamp
If your vehicle is the MAXX model, it has a cargo
lamp. The cargo lamp comes on when the liftgate is
opened. If you want to leave the liftgate open you
can turn off the cargo lamp by pushing on the lens.
Battery Run-Down Protection
Your vehicle has a battery run-down protection
feature designed to protect your vehicle’s battery.
When any interior lamp (trunk, reading, or visor
vanity) is left on while the ignition is turned off,
the battery run-down protection system will
automatically shut the lamp(s) off after 20 minutes.
This will avoid draining the battery.
To reactivate the interior lamps, do one of the
following:
Turn on the ignition.
Turn the exterior lamp control off and then on.
Open a door.
Press any remote keyless entry transmitter
button (if equipped).
Press the remote trunk release button.
Press the power door lock switch.The battery run-down feature will also be activated
when any door on the vehicle is left open and
the ignition is in OFF.
Accessory Power Outlet(s)
With accessory power outlets you can plug in
auxiliary electrical equipment such as a cellular
telephone.
For vehicles with Traction Control system, the
accessory power outlets are located on the front
of the center console storage area and also
inside the console storage compartment. The
compartment has notches that allow power cords
to be routed outside of the console while the
lid is closed. On vehicles without Traction Control,
both outlets are located on the front of the
center console storage area. There is also an
outlet in the rear cargo area of the MAXX.
Notice:Leaving electrical equipment on
for extended periods will drain the battery.
Always turn off electrical equipment when
not in use and do not plug in equipment
that exceeds the maximum amperage rating.
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Certain electrical accessories may not be
compatible with the accessory power outlet and
could result in blown vehicle or adapter fuses.
If you experience a problem see your dealer for
additional information on accessory power outlets.
Notice:Adding any electrical equipment to
your vehicle may damage it or keep other
components from working as they should.
The repairs would not be covered by your
warranty. Do not use equipment exceeding
maximum amperage rating of 20 amperes.
Check with your dealer/retailer before adding
electrical equipment.
When adding electrical equipment, be sure to
follow the proper installation instructions included
with the equipment.
Notice:Improper use of the power outlet
can cause damage not covered by your
warranty. Do not hang any type of accessory
or accessory bracket from the plug because
the power outlets are designed for accessory
power plugs only.Cigarette Lighter
Your vehicle may have a cigarette lighter. To use
the lighter, located on the instrument panel below
the climate controls, push it in all the way and let
go. When it is ready, it will pop back out by itself.
Notice:Holding a cigarette lighter in while
it is heating does not let the lighter back
away from the heating element when it is hot.
Damage from overheating can occur to the
lighter or heating element, or a fuse could
be blown. Do not hold a cigarette lighter
in while it is heating.
Notice:If you put papers, pins, or other
ammable items in the ashtray, hot cigarettes
or other smoking materials could ignite
them and possibly damage your vehicle.
Never put ammable items in the ashtray.
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Climate Controls
Climate Control System
With this system you can control the heating,
cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. If your
vehicle has the remote start feature, the climate
control system will function as part of the remote
start feature. SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation on page 97.
Operation
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(Fan):Turn the left knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or decrease
the fan speed. The fan must be on to run
the air-conditioning compressor.To change the air delivery settings, turn the right
knob to select one of the following:
H(Vent):This mode directs air to the instrument
panel outlets.
)(Bi-Level):This mode directs half of the air to
the instrument panel outlets, and the remaining
air to the oor outlets. Some air may be directed
toward the side windows.
6(Floor):This mode directs most of the air to
the oor outlets with some air directed to the
side window outlets and windshield.
:(Outside Air):Press the right side of this
button to turn the outside air mode on. When this
mode is selected, air from outside the vehicle
will circulate throughout your vehicle. When the
button is pressed, an indicator light will come on to
let you know that it is activated. The outside air
mode can be used with all modes, but it cannot be
used with the recirculation mode. Pressing this
button will cancel the recirculation mode.
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?(Recirculation):Press the left side of
the button to turn the recirculation mode on. When
recirculation mode is selected, the air inside the
vehicle will be recirculated through the climate
control system and the vehicle, not from outside
your vehicle. This mode is helpful when you
are trying to limit odors from entering your vehicle
and for maximum air conditioning performance
in hot weather. When the button is pressed,
an indicator light above the button will come on to
let you know that it is activated. The recirculation
indicator light will blink three times if you try to
use recirculation in a mode that it can not be
used in. Only use this mode when it is needed for
comfort, since window fogging will rapidly occur
if the air conditioning compressor is not engaged.
Pressing this button will cancel the outside air
mode. When you switch to the defog or defrost
modes the system will automatically move
from recirculation to outside air. When the vehicle
or fan is turned off and back on, the system
will default to outside air automatically. Only use
recirculation mode when it is needed for comfort,
since window fogging may occur.Temperature Control:Turn the center knob
clockwise or counterclockwise to increase
or decrease the temperature inside your vehicle.
When it’s cold outside 0°F (−18°C) or lower,
use the engine coolant heater, if equipped,
to provide warmer air faster to your vehicle.
An engine coolant heater warms the coolant
that the engine uses to provide heat to warm
the inside of your vehicle. For more information,
seeEngine Coolant Heater on page 122.
#(Air Conditioning):Press this button to turn
the air conditioning system on or off. When the
air conditioning button is pressed, an indicator light
will come on to let you know that air conditioning
is activated.
The air-conditioning system removes moisture
from the air, so you may sometimes notice a
small amount of water dripping underneath
your vehicle while idling or after turning off the
engine. This is normal.
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Maximum Air Conditioning
On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside
air escape; then close them. This helps to reduce
the time it takes for your vehicle to cool down.
It also helps the system to operate more efficiently.
For quick cool down on hot days, do the following:
1. Select the
Cvent mode.
2. Select the highest fan speed.
3. Select
#air conditioning.
4. Select the
?recirculation mode.
5. Select the coolest temperature.
Using these settings together for long periods of
time may cause the air inside of your vehicle to
become too dry. To prevent this from happening,
after the air in your vehicle has cooled, turn the
recirculation mode off.
Defogging and Defrosting
Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high
humidity (moisture) condensing on the cool window
glass. This can be minimized if the climate control
system is used properly. There are two modes
to choose from to clear fog or frost from yourwindshield. Use the defog mode to clear the
windows of fog or moisture and warm the
passengers. Use the defrost mode to remove fog
or frost from the windshield more quickly.
Turn the right knob to select the defog or
defrost mode.
-(Defog):This mode splits the air between the
windshield and the oor outlets with a small amount
directed to the side windows. When you select
this mode, the system turns off recirculation
automatically. The air-conditioning compressor
will run unless the outside temperature is at or
below freezing. The air-conditioning compressor
will operate although the indicator light will not be
on. The air-conditioning indicator light will turn off
when defog is selected. If the air-conditioning
button is pressed while in defog mode, the indicator
light will turn on. If the button is pressed again, the
light will turn off. The recirculation mode cannot
be selected while in the defog mode. Do not drive
the vehicle until all the windows are clear.
1(Defrost):This mode directs most of the
air to the windshield with some air directed to
the oor vents. In this mode, the system will
automatically force outside air into your vehicle.
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