hood release CHEVROLET MALIBU 2013 8.G Owners Manual

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In Brief 1-3
1.Air Vents on page 8‑7.
2. Turn and Lane-Change Lever. See Turn and Lane-Change
Signals on page 6‑4.
Driver Information Center
Buttons. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) on page 5‑24.
3. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑8.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
on page 5‑24.
4. Windshield Wiper/Washer on
page 5‑3.
5. Storage Area. See Instrument
Panel Storage on page 4‑1.
6. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System on page 6‑3.
7. Infotainment Display.
8. Infotainment on page 7‑1.
AM-FM Radio on page 7‑14.
9. CD Player on page 7‑22. 10.
Exterior Lamp Controls on
page 6‑1.
Fog Lamps on page 6‑4.
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control on page 6‑5.
11. Hood Release. See Hood on
page 10‑5.
12. Storage Compartment. See Instrument Panel Storage on
page 4‑1.
13. Data Link Connector (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp on page 5‑14.
14. Cruise Control on page 9‑34.
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) on page 9‑43 (If
Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System on page 9‑37 (If
Equipped).
15. Steering Wheel Adjustment on
page 5‑2. 16.
Horn on page 5‑3.
Driver Airbag. See Where Are
the Airbags? on page 3‑21.
17. Steering Wheel Controls on
page 5‑2.
18. Ignition Positions (Key Access)
on page 9‑14 orIgnition
Positions (Keyless Access) on
page 9‑16.
19. Heated Front Seats on
page 3‑8 (If Equipped).
20. Power Door Locks on
page 2‑9.
Hazard Warning Flashers on
page 6‑4.
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator. See Passenger
Sensing System on page 3‑26.
21. Ultrasonic Parking Assist on
page 9‑39 (If Equipped).
Traction Control System (TCS)
on page 9‑32.
StabiliTrak
®System on
page 9‑33.

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Instruments and Controls 5-29
SERVICE PARKING BRAKE
This message is displayed when
there is a problem with the Electric
Parking Brake (EPB). SeeParking
Brake on page 9‑29. Take the
vehicle to your dealer.
STEP ON BRAKE TO
RELEASE PARK BRAKE
This message is displayed if you
attempt to release the Electric
Parking Brake (EPB) without the
brake pedal applied. See Parking
Brake on page 9‑29.
Compass Messages
CAL
This message is displayed when the
compass needs to be calibrated.
See Compass on page 5‑4.
– –
Dashes will be displayed if the
compass needs service. See your
dealer for service.
Cruise Control Messages
CRUISE SET TO XXX
This message displays when the
cruise control is set and shows the
speed it was set to. See Cruise
Control on page 9‑34.
Door Ajar Messages
DRIVER DOOR OPEN
This message will display when the
driver door is open. Close the door
completely.
HOOD OPEN
This message will display when the
hood is open. Close the hood
completely.
LEFT REAR DOOR OPEN
This message will display when the
driver side rear door is open. Close
the door completely.
PASSENGER DOOR OPEN
This message will display when the
front passenger door is open. Close
the door completely.
RIGHT REAR DOOR OPEN
This message will display when the
passenger side rear door is open.
Close the door completely.
TRUNK OPEN
This message will display when the
trunk is open. Close the trunk
completely.
Engine Cooling System
Messages
A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH
ENGINE TEMP
This message displays when the
engine coolant becomes hotter than
the normal operating temperature.
To avoid added strain on a hot
engine, the air conditioning
compressor automatically turns off.

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Climate Controls 8-9
4. Release the retainer clips (1)holding the service door. Open
the service door and remove the
old filter (2).
5. Install the new air filter.
6. Close the service door and retainer clips.
7. Reverse the steps to reinstall the glove box.
See your dealer if additional
assistance is needed.
Service
This vehicle may have the new
environmentally friendly refrigerant,
R1234yf. This refrigerant has a
significantly reduced global warming
impact on the environment,
compared to the traditional
automotive refrigerant, R-134a. All
vehicles have a label underhood
that identifies the refrigerant used in
the vehicle.
The refrigerant system should only
be serviced by trained and certified
technicians. The air conditioning
evaporator should never be repaired
or replaced by one from a salvage
vehicle. It should only be replaced
by a new evaporator to ensure
proper and safe operation. During service, all refrigerants
should be reclaimed with proper
equipment. Venting refrigerants
directly to the atmosphere is harmful
to the environment and may also
create unsafe conditions based on
inhalation, combustion, frostbite,
or other health-based concerns.

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9-20 Driving and Operating
AUTO STOP on the tachometer
signifies that the engine is in auto
stop mode. SeeTachometer on
page 5‑10. When the vehicle is
turned off, the tachometer will move
to OFF. If the driver door is opened
while in auto stop mode, a chime
will sound.
There are several conditions that
may prevent an auto stop or cause
an auto start.
The Engine Will Remain
Running When:
.The engine, transmission,
or high voltage battery is not
warmed up yet.
.The outside temperature is less
than −20°C (−4°F).
.The air conditioning or defrost
system need the compressor
to maintain vehicle comfort.
SeeDual Automatic Climate
Control System on page 8‑3. The warmer it is outside, the
shorter the time before the
engine is restarted to provide
cabin cooling. To maximize fuel
economy, use the eco air
conditioning mode.
.The shift lever is in P (Park),
N (Neutral), R (Reverse),
or M (Manual Mode).
.The high voltage battery pack
charge is low.
.The hood is not fully closed.
.Brake pedal pressure is low.
.The malfunction indicator lamp is
on; auto stop may be prevented.
.High humidity is detected.
The Engine Will Restart When:
.The brake pedal is released.
.The accelerator pedal is applied.
.Shifting out of D (Drive) to any
other gear.
.The air conditioning or defrost
system need the compressor to
maintain vehicle comfort. See
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 8‑3. The
warmer it is outside, the shorter
the time before the engine is
restarted to provide cabin
cooling. To maximize fuel
economy, use the eco air
conditioning mode.
.The climate control system is
turned from off to normal air
conditioning or defrost. See Dual
Automatic Climate Control
System on page 8‑3.
.The engine is required to run for
either heater or climate control
performance. See Dual
Automatic Climate Control
System on page 8‑3.
.The high voltage battery pack
charge is low and requires
recharging.
.Auto stop time is greater than
two minutes.
.The hood is opened.

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Vehicle Care 10-5
Hood
To open the hood:
1. Pull the hood release handlewith this symbol on it. It is inside
the vehicle to the left of the
steering column.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle andpush the secondary hood
release handle toward the driver
side of the vehicle.
3. Lift the hood. 4. After the hood is slightly lifted, it
will continue to open to the full
position. Before closing the
hood, be sure all the filler caps
are on properly. Lower the hood
until the lifting force of the strut
is reduced, then release the
hood to latch fully. Check to
make sure the hood is closed
and repeat the process if
necessary.

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Service and Maintenance 11-13
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474).
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in
Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2 Category
LB or GC-LB.
Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 10953481).