CHEVROLET MALIBU 2012 7.G Owners Manual

Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012
Vehicle Care 10-31
2. Remove the two rearconvenience net hooks holding
the trunk trim and move the trim
aside.3. Remove the three wing nuts (A),which hold the taillamp
assembly, from inside the trunk.
4. Remove the taillamp assembly.5. Turn the bulb socket (B) counterclockwise to remove it
from the lamp assembly (A).
6. Pull the bulb from the socket (B).
7. Install a new bulb.
8. Reverse Steps 2 through 5 to reinstall the taillamp
assembly (A).

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10-32 Vehicle Care
Back-Up Lamps
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on
page 2‑9 for more information.
2. Remove the push pins holding
the trunk trim (B).
3. Move the trim aside far enough to gain access to the bulb
assembly (A).4. Turn the bulb socket (B)counterclockwise to remove it
from the lamp assembly.
5. Pull the bulb (A) from the socket (B).
6. Install the new bulb.
7. Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to reinstall.

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Vehicle Care 10-33
License Plate Lamp
To replace the license plate
lamp bulb:
1. Remove the license plate bezelassembly by turning the two
screws counterclockwise.
2. Turn and pull the license plate lamp assembly 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. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb
Number
Back-up Lamp 921
License Plate Lamp 168
Rear Turn Signal
Lamp/Taillamp
(LS and LT) 3157K LL
Rear LED Turn
Signal Lamp/
Taillamp (LTZ) GM P/N
25874489
For replacement bulbs not listed
here, contact the dealer.
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
power devices in the vehicle.
Replace a bad fuse with a new one
of the identical size and rating.

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10-34 Vehicle Care
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.
To identify and check fuses, circuit
breakers, and relays, see
Engine
Compartment Fuse Block on
page 10‑35, Instrument Panel Fuse
Block on page 10‑37, and Rear
Compartment Fuse Block on
page 10‑40.

Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012
Vehicle Care 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

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10-36 Vehicle Care
FusesUsage
4 Transmission Control
Module Ignition 1
5 Mass Airflow
Sensor (LY7)
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) Fuses
Usage
16 Engine Control
Module IGN 1
17 Cooling Fan 1
18 Cooling Fan 2
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 Fuses
Usage
41 Electric Power
Steering
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 10-37
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.

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10-38 Vehicle Care
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays and
features shown.Fuses Usage
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
CLUSTER/
THEFT Instrument Panel
Cluster, Theft
Deterrent System
ONSTAR OnStar
®
(If Equipped)
NOT
INSTALLED Not Used
AIRBAG
(IGN) Airbag (Ignition)
HVAC
CTRL
(BATT) Heating Ventilation
Air Conditioning
Control Diagnostic
Link Connector
(Battery)

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Vehicle Care 10-39
FusesUsage
PEDAL Not Used
WIPER SW Windshield Wiper/
Washer Switch
IGN
SENSOR Ignition Switch
STRG WHL
ILLUM Steering Wheel
Illumination
NOT
INSTALLED Not Used
RADIO Audio System
INTERIOR
LIGHTS Interior Lamps
NOT
INSTALLED Not Used
POWER
WINDOWS Power Windows
HVAC
CTRL (IGN) Heating Ventilation
Air Conditioning
Control (Ignition) Fuses
Usage
HVAC
BLOWER Heating Ventilation
Air Conditioning
Blower Switch
DOOR
LOCK Door Locks
ROOF/
HEAT SEAT Sunroof,
Heated Seat
NOT
INSTALLED Not Used
NOT
INSTALLED Not Used
AIRBAG
(BATT) Airbag (Battery)
SPARE
FUSE
HOLDER Spare Fuse Holder
SPARE
FUSE
HOLDER Spare Fuse Holder Fuses
Usage
SPARE
FUSE
HOLDER Spare Fuse Holder
SPARE
FUSE
HOLDER Spare Fuse Holder
FUSE
PULLER Fuse Puller

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10-40 Vehicle Care
Rear 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.
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown.Fuses Usage
1 Passenger Seat
Controls
2 Driver Seat Controls
3 Not Used
4 Not Used