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Main 2008 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual M Canadian Owners Propritaires Canadiens Using this Manual Index Safety Warnings and Symbols Vehicle Damage Warnings Vehicle Symbols Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Front Seats Manual Seats Power Seats Manual Lumbar Heated Seats Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks Page Power Reclining Seatbacks Page Power Lift Seat Rear Seats Split Folding Rear Seat Page Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone Why Safety Belts Work Page Page Questions and Answers About Safety Belts Q: A: Q: A: Q: A: How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Lap-Shoulder Belt Page Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Safety Belt Pretensioners Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Page Page Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety Belt Extender Child Restraints Older Children Q: A: Page Infants and Young Children Page Q: A: Child Restraint Systems Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint Where to Put the Restraint Congurations for Use of Child Restraints Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations i j Page Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System Page Page Page Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position Page Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position Page Page Page Airbag System Page Where Are the Airbags? Page Page When Should an Airbag Inate? Page What Makes an Airbag Inate? How Does an Airbag Restrain? What Will You See After an Airbag Inates? Passenger Sensing System Page Page Page Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Q: A: Q: A: Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Safety Belts Airbags Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash Page Page Section 2 Features and Controls Keys Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation / Q K(Unlock): Press to unlock the drivers door. If Kis Page Remote Vehicle Start / Remote Start Ready Doors and Locks Door Locks Power Door Locks K Q Door Ajar Reminder Delayed Locking Rear Door Security Locks Lockout Protection Trunk Remote Trunk Release Trunk Assist Handle Emergency Trunk Release Handle Windows Power Windows Express-Down Window Express-Up Window Programming the Power Windows Express Window Anti-Pinch Feature Express Window Anti-Pinch Override Window Lockout o Sun Visors Theft-Deterrent Systems Content Theft-Deterrent Arming the System Disarming the System How the System Alarm is Activated How to Turn Off the System Alarm How to Detect a Tamper Condition PASS-Key III+ Electronic Immobilizer III+ Electronic Immobilizer Operation Page Starting and Operating Your Vehicle New Vehicle Break-In Ignition Positions 9 R / Key In the Ignition Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Starting the Engine Starting Procedure Page Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal Engine Coolant Heater To Use the Engine Coolant Heater Automatic Transmission Operation (Four Speed Transmission) Page Automatic Transmission Operation (Six Speed Transmission) Page Page Driver Shift Control (DSC) Second or Third Gear Start Feature Parking Brake Shifting Into Park Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running Torque Lock Shifting Out of Park Parking Over Things That Burn Engine Exhaust Running the Vehicle While Parked Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Cleaning the Mirror Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar and Compass Compass Operation Compass Calibration Compass Variance Outside Power Mirrors Heated Outside Mirrors OnStar Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror System OnStar Services OnStar Hands-Free Calling OnStar Virtual Advisor OnStar Steering Wheel Controls How OnStar Service Works Your Responsibility Universal Home Remote System Universal Home Remote System Operation (With Three Round LED) Programming Universal Home Remote Rolling Code Programming Universal Home Remote Fixed Code Page Using Universal Home Remote Reprogramming Universal Home Remote Buttons Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons Storage Areas Glove Box Cupholders Instrument Panel Storage Front Storage Area Sunroof Page Page Section 3 Instrument Panel Page Page Page Hazard Warning Flashers Other Warning Devices Horn Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever G 53 O Turn and Lane-Change Signals Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Flash-to-Pass Windshield Wipers 9 & x 6 Windshield Washer Cruise Control Setting Cruise Control I Page Ending Cruise Control Erasing Speed Memory Headlamps 2 ; P Headlamps on Reminder Headlamps Off in Park Delayed Headlamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Automatic Headlamp System Fog Lamps Instrument Panel Brightness Dome Lamp 9 1 + Entry/Exit Lighting Rear Reading Lamps Trunk Lamp Battery Run-Down Protection Accessory Power Outlet(s) Power Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current Climate Controls Climate Control System Operation 9 H ) # Maximum Air Conditioning Defogging and Defrosting - 1 Rear Window Defogger < Automatic Climate Control System Automatic Operation Manual Operation 9 H ) 6 : # Defogging and Defrosting - 0 Rear Window Defogger < Outlet Adjustment Operation Tips Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators Page Speedometer and Odometer Trip Odometer Tachometer Safety Belt Reminders Safety Belt Reminder Light Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light Airbag Readiness Light Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Page Charging System Light Brake System Warning Light Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/ Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Tire Pressure Light When the Light is Solid When the Light Flashes First and Then is Solid Malfunction Indicator Lamp Check Engine Light Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs Oil Pressure Light Security Light Cruise Control Light Highbeam On Light Fuel Gage Driver Information Center (DIC) r DIC Operation and Displays Information Modes Outside Air Temperature and Odometer TRIP A or TRIP B FUEL RANGE MPG (L/100 KM) AVG (Average) MPG (L/100 KM) INST (Instantaneous) AV (Average) SPEED DIC Warnings and Messages AUTO (Automatic) LIGHTS OFF AUTO (Automatic) LIGHTS ON BRAKE FLUID CHANGE OIL SOON CHECK GAS CAP CHECK TIRE PRESS (Pressure) CRUISE ENGAGED ENGINE DISABLED ENG (Engine) PWR (Power) REDUCED ESC (Electronic Stability Control) ACTIVE ESC (Electronic Stability Control) OFF ICE POSSIBLE KEY FOB BATT (Battery) LOW LOW FUEL LOW TRACTION LOW WASHER FLUID POWER STEERING SERVICE ESC (ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL) SERVICE TRACTION SVC (Service) TIRE MONITOR TRACTION OFF TRUNK AJAR DIC Vehicle Personalization Entering Personalization Menu Personalization Menu Modes OIL LIFE RESET UNITS REMOTE START LOCK HORN UNLOCK HORN LIGHT FLASH DELAY LOCK AUTO UNLK (Unlock) UNLK (Unlock) EXT (Exterior) LIGHTS LANGUAGE Exiting Personalization Menu Audio System(s) Setting the Clock Page Changing the Time and Date Default Settings Radio(s) Page Radio Data System (RDS) Playing the Radio O H Finding a Station f SEEK 4 Storing a Radio Station as a Favorite Setting Preset Stations (AM-FM Radio) Page Finding a Category (CAT) Station (XM Satellite Radio Service Only) Radio Messages XM Satellite Radio Service Radio Messages for XM Only Playing a CD Care of Your CDs Care of Your CD Player Z f SEEK s \ Playing an MP3 CD-R or CD-RW Disc CD Messages Using the Auxiliary Input Jack O Using an MP3 MP3 CD-R or CD-RW Disc Compressed Audio MP3 Format Root Directory Empty Directory or Folder No Folder Order of Play File System and Naming f SEEK Sc(Previous Folder): Press the pushbutton cT(Next Folder): Press the pushbutton positioned s h XM Radio Messages Theft-Deterrent Feature Audio Steering Wheel Controls xw g Radio Reception AM FM Stereo XM Satellite Radio Service Backglass Antenna XM Satellite Radio Antenna System Page Section 4 Driving Your Vehicle Your Driving, the Road, and the Vehicle Defensive Driving Drunk Driving Control of a Vehicle Braking Antilock Brake System (ABS) Using ABS Braking in Emergencies Traction Control System (TCS) Traction Control Operation Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Page Panic Brake Assist Steering Electric Power Steering Hydraulic Power Steering Steering Tips Steering in Emergencies Off-Road Recovery Passing Loss of Control Skidding Driving at Night Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Hydroplaning Before Leaving on a Long Trip Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads Winter Driving Driving on Snow or Ice If You Are Caught in a Blizzard If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out Loading the Vehicle Tire and Loading Information Label Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit Page Page Certication Label Towing Towing Your Vehicle Recreational Vehicle Towing Dinghy Towing Page Dolly Towing Towing a Trailer If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer Weight of the Trailer Weight of the Trailer Tongue Total Weight on Your Vehicles Tires Hitches Safety Chains Trailer Brakes Driving with a Trailer Following Distance Passing Backing Up Making Turns Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer Driving on Grades Parking on Hills When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill Maintenance When Trailer Towing Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing Changing a Tire When Trailer Towing Page Section 5 Service and Appearance Care Service Accessories and Modications California Proposition 65 Warning California Perchlorate Materials Requirements Doing Your Own Service Work Adding Equipment to the Outside of the Vehicle Fuel Gasoline Octane Gasoline Specications California Fuel Additives Fuels in Foreign Countries Filling the Tank Page Page Filling a Portable Fuel Container Checking Things Under the Hood Hood Release Page Page Page Page Page Page Engine Oil Checking Engine Oil When to Add Engine Oil What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Engine Oil Additives Engine Oil Life System When to Change Engine Oil How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System What to Do with Used Oil Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Page Automatic Transmission Fluid Engine Coolant Page Checking Coolant Adding Coolant Pressure Cap Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap Engine Overheating If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode Cooling System Page How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank Page Power Steering Fluid When to Check Power Steering Fluid How to Check Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Adding Washer Fluid Brakes Brake Fluid What to Add Brake Wear Brake Pedal Travel Brake Adjustment Replacing Brake System Parts Battery Vehicle Storage Jump Starting Page Page Page Page Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Halogen Bulbs Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps Back-up Lamp License Plate Lamp Replacement Bulbs Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement Tires Low-Prole Performance Tire Winter Tires Tire Sidewall Labeling Page Page Tire Terminology and Denitions Page Page Ination - Tire Pressure When to Check How to Check High-Speed Operation Tire Pressure Monitor System Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Industry and Science Canada Tire Pressure Monitor Operation TPMS Malfunction Light and Message TPMS Sensor Matching Process Tire Inspection and Rotation Page When It Is Time for New Tires Buying New Tires Page Different Size Tires and Wheels Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A Treadwear Traction AA, A, B, C { Temperature A, B, C { Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance Wheel Replacement Used Replacement Wheels Tire Chains If a Tire Goes Flat Changing a Flat Tire Removing the Spare Tire and Tools Tire Changing Tools Page Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire Page Page Page Page Page Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools Storing a Flat Tire and Tools Compact Spare Tire Appearance Care Interior Cleaning Fabric/Carpet Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces Care of Safety Belts Weatherstrips Washing Your Vehicle Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Finish Care Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts Windshield and Wiper Blades Aluminum Wheels Tires Sheet Metal Damage Finish Damage Underbody Maintenance Chemical Paint Spotting Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials Vehicle Identication Vehicle Identication Number (VIN) Engine Identication Service Parts Identication Label Electrical System Add-On Electrical Equipment Windshield Wiper Fuses Power Windows and Other Power Options Fuses Instrument Panel Fuse Block Page Page Engine Compartment Fuse Block Page Page Rear Compartment Fuse Block Page Page Capacities and Specications Engine Specications Page Section 6 Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Schedule Introduction Maintenance Requirements Your Vehicle and the Environment Using the Maintenance Schedule Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance Additional Required Services Additional Required Services Maintenance Footnotes Owner Checks and Services At Each Fuel Fill Engine Oil Level Check Engine Coolant Level Check Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check At Least Once a Month Tire Ination Check Tire Wear Inspection At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check Ignition Transmission Lock Check Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check Underbody Flushing Service Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Maintenance Replacement Parts Page Page Maintenance Record Maintenance Record Page Page Section 7 Customer Assistance Information Customer Assistance and Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Page Page Online Owner Center (United States only) My GM Canada (Canada only) Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users Customer Assistance Offices United States Customer Assistance Canada Customer Assistance Overseas Customer Assistance GM Mobility Reimbursement Program Roadside Assistance Program Who is Covered? Services Provided Calling for Assistance Towing and Road Service Exclusions Scheduling Service Appointments Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options Shuttle Service Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement Courtesy Rental Vehicle Additional Program Information Collision Damage Repair Collision Parts Repair Facility Insuring Your Vehicle If a Crash Occurs Managing the Vehicle Damage Repair Process Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors Service Publications Ordering Information Service Manuals Service Bulletins Owner Information Current and Past Model Order Forms ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-551-4123 Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy Event Data Recorders OnStar Navigation System Radio Frequency Identication (RFID) Page A B C Page D E F G H I J K L M N O P R S T U V W X Y