CHEVROLET MALIBU 2011 7.G Owners Manual

Black plate (29,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011
Vehicle Care 10-29
Back-up Lamp
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunkon
page 2‑10for more information.
2. Remove the push nuts holding the trunk trim.
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove from
the lamp assembly.
4. Install the new bulb.
5. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall.
License Plate Lamp
To replace the license plate
lamp bulb:
1. Remove the license plateassembly by turning the two
screws counterclockwise.
2. Turn and pull the license plate lamp forward through the fascia
opening.
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull the
bulb straight out of the socket. 4. Push the new bulb in and turn it
clockwise to install.
5. Replace the license plate lamp by pushing it through the fascia
opening.
6. Turn the two screws that hold the license plate lamp clockwise
to reinstall.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb
Number
Back-up Lamp and
Taillamp 921
License Plate Lamp 168
Turn Signal Lamp/
Taillamp (LS and LT) 3157K LL
LED Turn Signal
Lamp/Taillamp (LTZ) GM No.
25874489
For replacement bulbs not listed
here, contact the dealer.

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10-30 Vehicle Care
Electrical System
Electrical System
Overload
The vehicle has fuses and circuit
breakers to protect against an
electrical system overload.
When the current electrical load is
too heavy, the circuit breaker opens
and closes, protecting the circuit
until the current load returns to
normal or the problem is fixed. This
greatly reduces the chance of circuit
overload and fire caused by
electrical problems.
Fuses and circuit breakers protect
the following in the vehicle:
.Headlamp Wiring
.Windshield Wiper Motor
.Power Windows and Other
Power Accessories
Replace a bad fuse with a new one
of the identical size and rating. If there is a problem on the road and
a fuse needs to be replaced, the
same amperage fuse can be
borrowed. Choose some feature of
the vehicle that is not needed to use
and replace it as soon as possible.
Headlamp Wiring
An electrical overload may cause
the lamps to go on and off, or in
some cases to remain off. Have the
headlamp wiring checked right away
if the lamps go on and off or
remain off.
Windshield Wipers
If the wiper motor overheats due to
heavy snow or ice, the windshield
wipers will stop until the motor cools
and will then restart.
Although the circuit is protected
from electrical overload, overload
due to heavy snow or ice may
cause wiper linkage damage.
Always clear ice and heavy snow
from the windshield before using the
windshield wipers.
If the overload is caused by an
electrical problem and not snow or
ice, be sure to get it fixed.
Fuses
The wiring circuits in the vehicle are
protected from short circuits by
fuses. This greatly reduces the
chance of damage caused by
electrical problems.
To check a fuse, look at the
silver-colored band inside the fuse.
If the band is broken or melted,
replace the fuse. Be sure to replace
a bad fuse with a new one of the
identical size and rating.
Fuses of the same amperage can
be temporarily borrowed from
another fuse location, if a fuse goes
out. Replace the fuse as soon as
possible.

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Vehicle Care 10-31
To identify and check fuses, circuit
breakers, and relays, seeEngine
Compartment Fuse Block
on
page 10‑31, Instrument Panel Fuse
Blockon page 10‑33, and Rear
Compartment Fuse Blockon
page 10‑35.
Engine Compartment
Fuse Block
The engine compartment fuse block
is located on the driver side of the
engine compartment, near the
battery.
Notice: Spilling liquid on any
electrical component on the
vehicle may damage it. Always
keep the covers on any electrical
component.
The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features
shown.
Fuses Usage
1 Air Conditioner
Clutch
2 Electronic Throttle
Control
3 Not Used Fuses Usage
4 Transmission
Control Module
Ignition 1
5 Mass Airflow
Sensor (LY7)

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10-32 Vehicle Care
FusesUsage
6 Emission
7 Left Headlamp
Low-Beam
8 Horn
9 Right Headlamp
Low-Beam
10 Front Fog Lamps
11 Left Headlamp
High-Beam
12 Right Headlamp
High-Beam
13 Engine Control
Module BATT
14 Windshield Wiper
15 Antilock Brake
System (IGN 1)
16 Engine Control
Module IGN 1
17 Cooling Fan 1
18 Cooling Fan 2 Fuses
Usage
19 Run Relay,
Heating,
Ventilation, Air
Conditioning
Blower
20 Body Control
Module 1
21 Body Control
Module Run/Crank
22 Rear Electrical
Center 1
23 Rear Electrical
Center 2
24 Antilock Brake
System
25 Body Control
Module 2
26 Starter
41 Electric Power
Steering Fuses
Usage
42 Transmission
Control Module
Battery
43 Ignition Module
(LE9 & LE5);
Injectors, Ignition
Coils Odd (LY7)
44 Injectors (LE9 &
LE5); Injectors,
Ignition Coils
Even (LY7)
45 Post Cat 02
Sensor
Heaters (LY7)
46 Daytime Running
Lamps
47 Center
High-Mounted
Stoplamp
50 Driver Power
Window
51 Not Used
52 AIR Solenoid

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Vehicle Care 10-33
FusesUsage
54 Regulated Voltage
Control
55 DC/AC Inverter
56 Antilock Brake
System BATT
Relays Usage
28 Cooling Fan 1
29 Cooling Fan
Series/Parallel
30 Cooling Fan 2
31 Starter
32 Run/Crank,
Ignition
33 Powertrain
34 Air Conditioning
Clutch
35 High Beam Relays
Usage
36 Front Fog Lamps
37 Horn
38 Low-Beam
Headlamp
39 Windshield
Wiper 1
40 Windshield
Wiper 2
48 Daytime Running
Lamps
49 Stoplamps
53 AIR Solenoid
Diodes Usage
27 WiperInstrument Panel Fuse
Block
The instrument panel fuse block is
located on the instrument panel
near the floor on the passenger side
of the vehicle.
Remove the panel cover to access
the fuse block, then remove the fuse
block cover to access the fuses.
The vehicle might not have all the
fuses and features listed.

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10-34 Vehicle Care
FusesUsage
POWER
MIRRORS Power Mirrors
EPS Electronic Power
Steering Fuses
Usage
RUN/CRANK Cruise Control
Switch, Passenger
Airbag Status
Indicator
HVAC
BLOWER
HIGH Heating Ventilation
Air Conditioning
Blower - High
Speed Relay Fuses
Usage
CLUSTER/
THEFT Instrument Panel
Cluster, Theft
Deterrent System
ONSTAR OnStar
®
NOT
INSTALLED Not Used
AIRBAG
(IGN) Airbag (Ignition)
HVAC
CTRL (BATT) Heating Ventilation
Air Conditioning
Control Diagnostic
Link Connector
(Battery)
PEDAL Not Used
WIPER SW Windshield Wiper/
Washer Switch
IGN SENSOR Ignition Switch
STRG WHL
ILLUM Steering Wheel
Illumination
NOT
INSTALLED Not Used

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Vehicle Care 10-35
FusesUsage
RADIO Audio System
INTERIOR
LIGHTS Interior Lamps
NOT
INSTALLED Not Used
POWER
WINDOWS Power Windows
HVAC
CTRL (IGN) Heating Ventilation
Air Conditioning
Control (Ignition)
HVAC
BLOWER Heating Ventilation
Air Conditioning
Blower Switch
DOOR LOCK Door Locks
ROOF/
HEAT SEAT Sunroof,
Heated Seat
NOT
INSTALLED Not Used Fuses
Usage
NOT
INSTALLED Not Used
AIRBAG
(BATT) Airbag (Battery)
SPARE FUSE
HOLDER Spare Fuse Holder
SPARE FUSE
HOLDER Spare Fuse Holder
SPARE FUSE
HOLDER Spare Fuse Holder
SPARE FUSE
HOLDER Spare Fuse Holder
FUSE
PULLER Fuse PullerRear Compartment Fuse
Block
The rear compartment fuse block is
located in the trunk of the vehicle.
Access the fuse block through the
trunk panel on the driver side of the
rear cargo area.

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10-36 Vehicle Care
FusesUsage
1 Passenger Seat
Controls
2 Driver Seat
Controls Fuses
Usage
3 Not Used
4 Not Used
5 Emission 2,
Canister Vent
Solenoid Fuses
Usage
6 Park Lamps,
Instrument Panel
Dimming
7 Not Used
8 Not Used
9 Not Used
10 Sunroof Controls 11 Not Used
12 Not Used
13 Audio Amplifier
14 Heated Seat
Controls
15 Not Used
16 Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE)
System, XM™
Satellite Radio

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Vehicle Care 10-37
FusesUsage
17 Back-up Lamps
18 Not Used
19 Not Used
20 Auxiliary Power
Outlets
21 Not Used
22 Trunk Release
23 Rear Defog
24 Heated Mirrors
25 Fuel Pump Relays
Usage
26 Rear Window
Defogger
27 Park Lamps
28 Not Used
29 Not Used
30 Not Used
31 Not Used
32 Not Used
33 Back-up Lamps Relays
Usage
34 Not Used
35 Not Used
36 Trunk Release
37 Fuel Pump
38 (Diode) Cargo Lamp

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10-38 Vehicle Care
Wheels and Tires
Tires
Your new vehicle comes with
high-quality tires made by a
leading tire manufacturer. If you
ever have questions about your
tire warranty and where to
obtain service, see your vehicle
Warranty booklet for details. For
additional information refer to
the tire manufacturer.
{WARNING
.Poorly maintained and
improperly used tires are
dangerous.
.Overloading your tires can
cause overheating as a result
of too much flexing. You
could have a blowout and a
serious accident. SeeVehicle
Load Limits on page 9‑12.
(Continued)
WARNING (Continued)
.Under inflated tires pose the
same danger as overloaded
tires. The resulting crash
could cause serious injury.
Check all tires frequently to
maintain the recommended
pressure. Tire pressure
should be checked when your
tires are cold.
.Over inflated tires are more
likely to be cut, punctured,
or broken by a sudden impact
—such as when you hit a
pothole. Keep tires at the
recommended pressure.
.Worn or old tires can cause a
crash. If your tread is badly
worn, replace them.
.Replace any tires that have
been damaged by impacts
with potholes, curbs, etc.
(Continued)
WARNING (Continued)
.Improperly repaired tires can
cause a crash. Only your
dealer or an authorized tire
service center should repair,
replace, dismount, and mount
the tires.
.Do not spin the tires in
excess of 55 km/h (35 mph)
on slippery surfaces such as
snow, mud, ice, etc.
Excessive spinning may
cause the tires to explode.
See Tire Pressure for High-Speed
Operation
on page 10‑46for inflation
pressure adjustment for high-speed
driving.