Chevrolet 2007 MALIBU - Manual

Front Seats ..................................................... 8 Manual Seats ................................................ 8Power Seat ................................................... 9Manual Lumbar ............................................. 9Heated Seats ..................................

Front Seats Manual Seats { CAUTION: You can lose control of the vehicle if youtry to adjust a manual driver’s seat whilethe vehicle is moving. The suddenmovement could startle and confuse you,or make you push a pedal when you donot want to. Adjust the driver’s seat onlywhen the vehicle is not moving...

Power Seat If the vehicle has apower seat, the controlused to operate it islocated on the outboardside of the driver’s seat. To adjust the seat, do any of the following: • Move the seat forward or rearward by slidingthe control forward or rearward. • Raise or lower the front part of the seatcushion ...

Heated Seats Your vehicle may have heated front seats. The buttons are locatedon the outboard side ofthe driver’s and frontpassenger’s seats. Press the top of the switch to turn the feature on.The seat will heat to the high setting. Theindicator light above the switch will be lit next tothe number 2...

Head Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the top of therestraint is at the same height as the top ofthe occupant’s head. This position reduces thechance of a neck injury in a crash. Pull the restraint up toraise it. To lower thehead restraint, press thebutton, located on thetop of the seatb...

Passenger Folding Seatback (Maxx) Your vehicle may have a passenger foldingseatback. This feature allows for more cargo spaceor allows the seatback to be used as a temporarytable while the vehicle is stopped. { CAUTION: If you fold the seatback forward to carrylonger objects, such as skis, be sure a...

{ CAUTION: If the seatback is not locked, it couldmove forward in a sudden stop or crash.That could cause injury to the personsitting there. Always push and pull on theseatback to be sure it is locked. 2. Push and pull the seatback to make sure it is locked into place. 3. Use the reclining seatback ...

Rear Seats Rear Seat Operation Folding the Seatback Your vehicle has a split folding rear seatback. To fold down the rear seatback on the sedan, dothe following: 1. Open the trunk and pull one or both of the handles located on the upper part of thetrunk opening. The driver’s side handle willopen the...

Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to theseat or the safety belts. Always unbucklethe safety belts and return them to their normalstowed position before folding a rear seat. 2. Once a lever is pulled, the seatback can be pushed into the down position. {...

Safety Belts Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how to usesafety belts properly. It also tells you some thingsyou should not do with safety belts. { CAUTION: Do not let anyone ride where he or shecannot wear a safety belt properly. If youare in a crash and you are ...

Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fastas it goes. Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just aseat on wheels. Put someone on it. 22

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to knowabout safety belts and children. And thereare different rules for smaller children and babies.If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see Older Children on page 44 or Infant...

Q: What is wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It will not givenearly as much protection this way. { CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your shoulderbelt is too loose. In a crash, you wouldmove forward too much, which couldincrease injury. The shoulder belt shouldfit against your ...

Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. { CAUTION: You can be seriously injured if your belt isbuckled in the wrong place like this. In acrash, the belt would go up over yourabdomen. The belt forces would be there,not at the pelvic bones. This could causeserious intern...

Q: What is wrong with this? A: The belt is twisted across the body. { CAUTION: You can be seriously injured by a twistedbelt. In a crash, you would not have thefull width of the belt to spread impactforces. If a belt is twisted, make it straightso it can work properly, or ask your dealerto fix it. 3...

To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle.The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is outof the way. If you slam the door on it, you candamage both the belt and your vehicle. Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment Before you begin to drive, move the shoul...

Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnantwomen. Like all occupants, they are more likelyto be seriously injured if they do not wearsafety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulderbelt, and the lap portion should be worn as low aspossible, below the ...

Rear Seat Passengers It is very important for rear seat passengers tobuckle up! Accident statistics show that unbeltedpeople in the rear seat are hurt more often incrashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who are not safety beltedcan be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. A...

To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Rear shoulder belt comfort guides may provideadded safety belt comfort for older childrenwho have outgrown booster seats and for someadults. When installed on a shoulder belt, thecomfort guide positions the belt away...

Malibu MAXX There is a safety belt routing guide attached toeach outside passenger position in the rear seat ofthe Malibu MAXX. Here is how to use the safetybelt routing guide: 1. Slide the edge of the safety belt (D) through the opening at the top of the guide (B). 2. Adjust the safety belt so that...

Safety Belt Pretensioners Your vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for thedriver and right front passenger. Although youcannot see them, they are part of the safety beltassembly. They help tighten the safety belts duringthe early stages of a moderate to severe frontaland near frontal crash if the ...

Child Restraints Older Children Older children who have outgrown booster seatsshould wear the vehicle’s safety belts. Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? A: An older child should wear a lap-shoulder beltand get the additional restraint a shoulder beltcan provide. The shoulder belt should...

Infants and Young Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! Thisincludes infants and all other children. Neither thedistance traveled nor the age and size of thetraveler changes the need, for everyone, to usesafety restraints. In fact, the law in every statein the United States and in every C...

{ CAUTION: The body structure of a young child isquite unlike that of an adult or older child,for whom the safety belts are designed. Ayoung child’s hip bones are still so smallthat the vehicle’s regular safety belt maynot remain low on the hip bones, as itshould. Instead, it may settle up aroundthe...

A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designedto improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety beltsystem. Some booster seats have a shoulder beltpositioner, and some high-back booster seatshave a five-point harness. A booster seat can alsohelp a child to see out the window. Q: How Should I Use a Chil...

Securing the Child Within the ChildRestraint There are several systems for securing the childwithin the child restraint. One system, thethree-point harness, has straps that come downover each of the infant’s shoulders and buckletogether at the crotch. The five-point harnesssystem has two shoulder st...

Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren (LATCH) The LATCH system holds a child restraint duringdriving or in a crash. This system is designedto make installation of a child restraint easier. TheLATCH system uses anchors in the vehicle andattachments on the child restraint that are made foruse with the...

Top Tether Anchor A top tether (A, C) anchors the top of the childrestraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is builtinto the vehicle. The top tether attachment (B)on the child restraint connects to the top tetheranchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forwardmovement and rotation of the chi...

{ CAUTION: Children can be seriously injured orstrangled if a shoulder belt is wrappedaround their neck and the safety beltcontinues to tighten. Secure any unusedsafety belts behind the child restraint sochildren cannot reach them. Pull theshoulder belt all the way out of theretractor to set the loc...

Airbag System Your vehicle has a frontal airbag for the driver andanother frontal airbag for the right front passenger.Your vehicle may also have a seat-mountedside impact airbag for the driver and for the rightfront passenger. Your vehicle may also haveroof-mounted side impact airbags. Roof-mounted...

{ CAUTION: Anyone who is up against, or very closeto, any airbag when it inflates can beseriously injured or killed. Airbags pluslap-shoulder belts offer the bestprotection for adults, but not for youngchildren and infants. Neither the vehicle’ssafety belt system nor its airbag system isdesigned for...

When Should an Airbag Inflate? The driver’s and right front passenger’s frontalairbags are designed to inflate in moderate tosevere frontal or near-frontal crashes. But they aredesigned to inflate only if the impact exceeds apredetermined deployment threshold. Deploymentthresholds take into account ...

Frontal airbags (driver and right front passenger)are not intended to inflate during vehiclerollovers, rear impacts, or in many side impacts. Your vehicle may or may not have side impactairbags. See Airbag System on page 74 for more information. Side impact airbags are intendedto inflate in moderate...

Passenger Sensing System Your vehicle has a passenger sensing system.The passenger airbag status indicator on theinstrument panel will be visible when you turn yourignition key to ON or START. The words ON and OFF or the symbol for on andoff, will be visible during the system check. Ifyou use remote...

{ CAUTION: If the airbag readiness light in theinstrument panel cluster ever comes onand stays on, it means that somethingmay be wrong with the airbag system. Ifthis ever happens, have the vehicleserviced promptly, because an adult-sizeperson sitting in the right frontpassenger’s seat may not have t...

Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminderlight and all your belts, buckles, latch plates,retractors, and anchorages are working properly.Look for any other loose or damaged safetybelt system parts. If you see anything that mightkeep a safe...

Keys .............................................................. 97 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System .......... 99Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation ............................................... 100 Doors and Locks ........................................ 107 Door Locks .................

Keys { CAUTION: Leaving children in a vehicle with theignition key is dangerous for manyreasons. They could operate the powerwindows or other controls or even makethe vehicle move. The children or otherscould be badly injured or even killed.Do not leave the keys in a vehicle withchildren. 97

One key is used for theignition and all locks. When a new vehicle is delivered, the key has abar-coded key tag. This tag may be removedby your dealer before it is delivered. Each tag has a key code on it that tells yourdealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extrakeys. Keep the tag in a safe pla...

Matching Transmitter(s) to YourVehicle Each remote keyless entry transmitter is coded toprevent another transmitter from unlocking yourvehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, areplacement can be purchased through yourGM dealer. Remember to bring any remainingtransmitters with you when you go to...

Remote Vehicle Start Your vehicle may have a remote start feature.This feature allows you to start the enginefrom outside the vehicle. It may also start thevehicle’s heating or air conditioning systems andrear window defogger. When the remote startsystem is active and the vehicle has an automaticcli...

The remote vehicle start feature will not operate ifany of the following occur: • The remote start system is disabled throughthe DIC. • The vehicle’s key is in the ignition. • The vehicle’s hood is open. • The hazard warning flashers are on. • The check engine light is on. See Malfunction Indicator ...

Doors and Locks Door Locks { CAUTION: Unlocked doors can be dangerous. • Passengers, especially children, caneasily open the doors and fall out of amoving vehicle. When a door islocked, the handle will not open it.You increase the chance of beingthrown out of the vehicle in a crash ifthe doors are n...

Power Door Locks The power door lockswitches are located onthe driver’s and frontpassenger’s door. Press the top of the switch to unlock all doors andliftgate, if equipped. Press the bottom of theswitch to lock all doors and liftgate, if equipped. The rear doors do not have power door lockswitches. ...

Programmable AutomaticDoor Locks Your vehicle is programmed at the factory to lock alldoors automatically when the following are met: • all doors are closed • the ignition is on • the shift lever is moved out of PARK (P). This feature cannot be disabled. When the shift lever is moved back to PARK (P...

To set the locks, do the following: 1. Insert the key into the security lock slot and turn it so the slot is in the horizontal position. 2. Close the door. When you want to open a rear door when thesecurity lock is on, do the following: 1. Unlock the door using the remote keyless entry transmitter, ...

Trunk (Sedan) To unlock the trunk from the outside, use the keyor the remote keyless entry transmitter. Whenclosing the trunk, close from the center to ensureit fully latches. { CAUTION: It can be dangerous to drive with thetrunk lid open because carbon monoxide(CO) gas can come into your vehicle.Yo...

You can open the trunk lid on the sedan or theliftgate on the MAXX only while the vehicleis in PARK (P) or the ignition is off. Emergency Trunk Release Handle Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor pointwhen securing items in the trunk as itcould damage the han...

Windows { CAUTION: Leaving children, helpless adults, or petsin a vehicle with the windows closed isdangerous. They can be overcome by theextreme heat and suffer permanentinjuries or even death from heat stroke.Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or apet alone in a vehicle, especially with thewin...

Power Windows The power windowswitches are located onthe armrest on thedriver’s door. Inaddition, eachpassenger doorhas a switch forits own window. Express-Down Window The driver’s window also has an express-downfeature. This switch is labeled AUTO. Pressthe front of the switch part way, and the dri...

Theft-Deterrent Systems Vehicle theft is big business, especially in somecities. Although your vehicle has a number oftheft-deterrent features, we know that nothing weput on it can make it impossible to steal. Content Theft-Deterrent Your vehicle may havea content theft-deterrentalarm system. Arming...

Disarming the System You can disarm the system by doing any one ofthe following: • Press the remote keyless entry transmitterunlock button. • Turn the ignition on. • Turn the driver’s door key lock cylindercounterclockwise. Once the system is disarmed, the security light willstop flashing. How the S...

PASS-Key ® III+ Operation Your vehicle is equipped with PASS-Key ® III + (Personalized Automotive Security System)theft-deterrent system. PASS-Key ® III + is a passive theft-deterrent system. This means youdon’t have to do anything special to arm or disarmthe system. It works when you insert or remo...

To program the new key do the following: 1. Verify that the new key has “+” stamped on it.2. Insert the already programmed key in the ignition and start the engine. If the enginewill not start, see your dealer for service. 3. After the engine has started, turn the key to off, and remove the key. 4. ...

Ignition Positions With the key in theignition switch, you canturn it to four differentpositions. Notice: Using a tool to force the key from the ignition switch could cause damage orbreak the key. Use the correct key and turn thekey only with your hand. Make sure the keyis in all the way. If none of...

Key In the Ignition Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside, as itis an easy target for joy riders or thieves. If youleave the key in the ignition and park your vehicle,a chime will sound, when you open the driver’sdoor. Always remember to remove your key fromthe ignition and take it with you....

Starting the Engine Place the transaxle in the proper gear. Move your shift lever to PARK (P) orNEUTRAL (N). Your engine will not start inany other position -- this is a safety feature.To restart when you are already moving, useNEUTRAL (N) only. Notice: Shifting into PARK (P) with the vehicle moving...

2. If the engine does not start after 5-10 seconds, especially in very cold weather (below 0°For − 18°C), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing the acceleratorpedal all the way to the floor and holding itthere as you hold the key in START for up toa maximum of 15 seconds. Wait at l...

To use your adjustable throttle and brake pedalfeature, do the following: The adjustable pedal feature is meant to be usedwith the adjustable seat and adjustable steeringwheel controls to reach a safe and comfortableposition. 1. Adjust your seat to a comfortable position where you can comfortably re...

To Use the Engine Coolant Heater 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. On the 2.2L engine, the engine coolant heatercord is located near the air cleaner box on thepassenger’s side of the engine compartment.On the 3.5L and 3.9L V6 engines, the enginecoolant heater c...

Automatic Transaxle Operation(Base Models) Your automatic transaxlehas a shift lever locatedon the console betweenthe seats. PARK (P): This position locks your front wheels. It is the best position to use when you start yourengine because your vehicle cannot move easily. { CAUTION: It is dangerous t...

DRIVE (D): This position is for normal driving. It provides the best fuel economy for your vehicle.If you need more power for passing, and you are: • Going less than 35 mph (56 km/h), push youraccelerator pedal about halfway down. • Going about 35 mph (56 km/h) or more, pushthe accelerator all the w...

{ CAUTION: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicleif the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P)with the parking brake firmly set. Yourvehicle can roll. Do not leave your vehicle when the engineis running unless you have to. If you haveleft the engine running, the vehicle canmove suddenly. You or ot...

To use this feature, do the following: 1. Move the shift lever from DRIVE (D) rearward into the MANUAL MODE (M). The vehicle willbe in the MANUAL MODE (M) and a gearbased on the current driving speed. While driving in MANUAL MODE (M), thetransaxle will remain in the selected drivegear unless: • A sh...

With the DSC feature, the vehicle can be set topull away in Second gear. 1. Move the shift lever from DRIVE (D) into the MANUAL MODE (M). 2. With the vehicle stopped, press (+) end of the button to select Second gear. The vehicle willstart from a stop position in Second gear. 3. Once moving select t...

Torque Lock If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift yourtransaxle into PARK (P) properly, the weight of thevehicle may put too much force on the parking pawlin the transaxle. You may find it difficult to pull theshift lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torquelock.” To prevent torque lo...

Parking Over Things That Burn { CAUTION: Things that can burn could touch hotexhaust parts under your vehicle andignite. Do not park over papers, leaves,dry grass, or other things that can burn. 137

Engine Exhaust { CAUTION: Engine exhaust can kill. It contains thegas carbon monoxide (CO), which youcannot see or smell. It can causeunconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in if: • Your exhaust system sounds strangeor different. • Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. • Your vehicle...

Running the Engine While Parked It is better not to park with the engine running. But ifyou ever have to, here are some things to know. { CAUTION: Idling the engine with the climate controlsystem off could allow dangerous exhaustinto your vehicle. See the earlier cautionunder Engine Exhaust on page ...

Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror This mirror can be adjusted two ways. First, toadjust the angle of the mirror, move the mirror to aposition that allows you to see out of the backwindow. To adjust the height of the mirror, adjustthe arm that connects the mirror to the windshield. To reduce glare from ...

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirrorwith Compass Your vehicle may have an automatic dimmingrearview mirror with a compass. This featureenables the mirror to sense nighttime glare fromvehicle headlamps from behind and automaticallydim to reduce the glare to a safe level. Theautomatic dimming feature tur...

Compass Variance Compass variance is the difference betweenearth’s magnetic north and true geographic north.If the mirror is not adjusted for compassvariance, the compass could give false readings. The mirror is set in zone eight upon leavingthe factory. It will be necessary to adjust thecompass to ...

Outside Power Mirrors The controls for theoutside power mirrorsare located on thedriver’s door armrest. Use the selector switch located below the four-waycontrol panel to choose either the left or rightoutside mirror. Then press any of the four arrowslocated on the control pad to move each mirrorin ...

OnStar ® Steering Wheel Controls Your vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button thatcan be used to interact with OnStar ® Hands-Free Calling. See Audio Steering Wheel Controls (Three Spoke) on page 281 or Audio Steering Wheel Controls (Four Spoke) on page 282 for more information. On some vehicles, you ma...

OnStar ® service cannot work unless your vehicle is in a place where OnStar ® has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in thatarea. OnStar ® service also cannot work unless you are in a place where the wireless serviceprovider OnStar ® has hired for that area has coverage, netwo...

3. Press and hold the button you would like to use to control the garage door until thegarage door moves. The indicator light, abovethe selected button, should slowly blink.You may need to hold the button from five to20 seconds. 4. Immediately release the button when the garage door moves. The indic...

Programming Universal Home Remote Follow these steps to program up to three channels: 1. Press and hold down the two outside Universal Home Remote buttons, releasingonly when the Universal Home Remoteindicator light begins to flash, after20 seconds. Do not hold down the buttons forlonger than 30 sec...

Using Universal Home Remote Press and hold the appropriate Universal HomeRemote button for at least half of a second.The indicator light will come on while the signal isbeing transmitted. Erasing Universal Home RemoteButtons To erase programming from the three UniversalHome Remote buttons do the fol...

Cupholder(s) There is a cupholder next to the shift lever andanother, if equipped, at the rear of the shift lever. If your vehicle has rear seat cupholders, pulldown the door on the back of the center consoleto access them. Center Console Storage Area There is a storage compartment in the centercons...

Table (MAXX) Your vehicle may have an adjustable panel thatalso functions as a table. The maximum loadfor the table is 100 lbs distributed (45 kg). To set up the table, do the following: 1. Place the front corners into the rear upper guides. 2. Unlatch the fastener to release the leg from the plasti...

The sunroof will only operate when the ignition isin ACC or ON, or while retained accessorypower (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 122 for more information. The sunroof can be opened to a vent position or itcan be express-opened all of the way. To open the sunroof to the ve...

Instrument Panel Overview ........................ 168 Hazard Warning Flashers .......................... 170Other Warning Devices ............................. 170Horn .......................................................... 170Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel ............ 170Turn Signal/Multif...

X. Center Console Storage Compartment. See Center Console Storage Area on page 160 . Y. Traction Control Button or Enhanced Traction System Button (If Equipped). See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 296 EnhancedTraction System (ETS) on page 297 . Z. Rear Wiper/Washer Controls (If Equipped). See...

To tilt and telescope the wheel, pull down thelever. Then move the wheel to a comfortableposition, pull up the lever to lock the wheelin place. The wheel can be adjusted up anddown as well as forward and backward. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever The lever on the left side of the steering columninclu...

Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn signal has two upward (for right) and twodownward (for left) positions. These positionsallow you to signal a turn or a lane change. To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up ordown to the latched position. When the turn isfinished, the lever will return au...

Flash-to-Pass This feature lets you use your high-beamheadlamps momentarily to signal a driver infront of you that you want to pass. To use it, pull the turn signal/multifunction levertoward you until the high-beam headlamps comeon, then release the lever to turn them off. Windshield Wipers Be sure ...

6 (Delay/Intermittent Speed Sensitive): When the lever is in the delay position, move theintermittent adjust band to set for shorter or longerdelay cycles. To the left of the adjust band are barsthat indicate the frequency of the wipes. Smallerbars mean the wiper movement is less frequent.Larger bar...

Cruise Control With cruise control, you can maintain a speed ofabout 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keepingyour foot on the accelerator. This can really help onlong trips. Cruise control does not work at speedsbelow about 25 mph (40 km/h). { CAUTION: Cruise control can be dangerous whereyou cannot...

Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desiredspeed and then you apply the brake. This shuts offthe cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it. Once you are driving about 25 mph (40 km/h) ormore, press the RES+ button on your steeringwheel. The vehicle will go back to your...

Using Cruise Control on Hills How well your cruise control will work on hillsdepends upon your speed, load and the steepnessof the hills. When going up steep hills, you mayhave to step on the accelerator pedal to maintainyour speed. When going downhill, you may have tobrake or shift to a lower gear ...

The exterior lamp switch has the followingfour positions: 2 (Headlamps): This position turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, and taillamps. ; (Parking Lamps): This position turns on the parking lamps and taillamps only. AUTO (Automatic Headlamp System): This position automatically turns on the Dayt...

Headlamps on Reminder If you open the driver’s door and turn off theignition while leaving the lamps on, you willhear a warning chime. Headlamps Off in PARK (P) This feature works when the ignition is ON and it isdark outside. To turn the headlamps off when it isdark outside but keep other exterior ...

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easierfor others to see the front of your vehicle duringthe day. DRL can be helpful in many differentdriving conditions, but they can be especiallyhelpful in the short periods after dawn and beforesunset. Fully functional daytime ru...

Automatic Headlamp System When it is dark enough outside, your automaticheadlamp system will turn on your headlamps atthe normal brightness along with other lamps suchas the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps and theinstrument panel lights. The radio lights will alsobe dim. Your vehicle is equippe...

Fog Lamps If your vehicle has thisfeature, the button forthe fog lamps is locatedon the instrumentpanel, to the left ofthe steering wheel. If your vehicle has fog lamps, the ignition mustbe on. Push the button to turn the fog lamps on. Anindicator light in the button will glow when the foglamps are ...

Entry/Exit Lighting When you open any door, the lamps inside of yourvehicle will go on. These lamps will fade out20 seconds after the last door is closed, or whenthe ignition is turned on after all doors havebeen closed. These lamps will also go on whenyou press the trunk release button, the unlockb...

Battery Run-Down Protection Your vehicle has a battery run-down protectionfeature designed to protect your vehicle’s battery. When any interior lamp (trunk, reading, or visorvanity) is left on while the ignition is turned off,the battery run-down protection system willautomatically shut the lamp(s) ...

Notice: Adding any electrical equipment to your vehicle may damage it or keep othercomponents from working as they should. Therepairs would not be covered by your warranty.Do not use equipment exceeding maximumamperage rating of 20 amperes. Check withyour dealer before adding electrical equipment. W...

Climate Controls Climate Control System With this system you can control the heating,cooling and ventilation for your vehicle. Ifyour vehicle has the remote start feature, theclimate control system will function as part ofthe remote start feature. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on p...

Maximum Air Conditioning On hot days, open the windows to let hot insideair escape; then close them. This helps to reducethe 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 thefollowing: 1. Select the C vent mode. ...

The air-conditioning indicator light will turn off whendefog is selected. If the air-conditioning button ispressed while in defog mode, the indicator light willturn on. If the button is pressed again, the light willturn off. The recirculation mode cannot be selectedwhile in the defog mode. Do not dr...

If your vehicle’s speed is maintained above50 mph (80 km/h), the rear window defogger willremain on once the button is pressed. If your vehicle has the remote start feature, therear defogger will automatically be turned on if it iscold outside. When the vehicle transitions out ofthe remote start mod...

Use the steps below to place the entire system inautomatic mode: 1. Place the fan knob and the mode knob to AUTO. The display will now show the current settemperature. When auto is selected, the airconditioning operation and air inlet will beautomatically controlled. The air conditioningcompressor w...

If your vehicle has the remote start feature, theclimate control display will initially show “AS” inplace of the temperature to indicate the remote starthas been activated. The system will automaticallyregulate the temperature according to the following: • If inside air temperature is below 72°F (22...

: (Outside Air): Press the right side of this button to turn the outside air mode on. When thismode is selected, air from outside the vehiclewill circulate throughout your vehicle. When thebutton is pressed, an indicator light will come on tolet you know that it is activated. The outside airmode can...

When air conditioning is selected or in AUTOmode, the system will run the air conditioningautomatically to cool and dehumidify the airentering the vehicle.On hot days, open the windows to let hot insideair escape; then close them. This helps to reducethe time it takes for your vehicle to cool down.I...

Rear Window Defogger The rear window defogger uses a warming grid toremove fog from the rear window. < (Rear): Press this button to turn the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light abovethe button will come on to let you know that therear window defogger is activated. If driving below ...

Outlet Adjustment Use the thumbwheels on the air outlets, located onthe center and on the sides of the instrument panel,to change the horizontal direction of the airflow. Usethe tabs on the outlet vanes to change the verticaldirection of the airflow. Use the tabs on the outletvanes to shut off airfl...

Warning Lights, Gages, andIndicators This part describes the warning lights and gagesthat may be on your vehicle. The pictures willhelp you locate them. Warning lights and gages can signal thatsomething is wrong before it becomes seriousenough to cause an expensive repair orreplacement. Paying atten...

Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed inboth miles per hour (mph) and kilometersper hour (km/h). Your odometer shows how far your vehiclehas been driven, in either miles (used in theUnited States) or kilometers (used in Canada). Your vehicle has a tamper resistant odomete...

Safety Belt Reminder Light When the key is turned to ON or START, a chimewill come on for several seconds to remind peopleto fasten their safety belts, unless the driver’s safetybelt is already buckled. The safety belt light willalso come on and stayon for several seconds,then it will flash forsever...

Airbag Readiness Light There is an airbag readiness light on the instrumentpanel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. Thesystem checks the airbag’s electrical system formalfunctions. The light tells you if there is anelectrical problem. The system check includesthe airbag sensor, the pretensioner...

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Your vehicle has the passenger sensing system.Your instrument panel has a passenger airbagstatus indicator. When the ignition key is turned to ON or START,the passenger airbag status indicator will light ONand OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for severalseconds as...

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature.If the gage pointer moves into the red area,the light comes on and you hear a chime, yourengine is too hot! It means that your enginecoolant has overheated. If you have been operating your vehicle undernormal driving cond...

Notice: If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after awhile, your emissioncontrols may not work as well, your fueleconomy may not be as good, and your enginemay not run as smoothly. This could lead tocostly repairs that may not be covered by yourwarranty. Notice: Modifications made to ...

If the Light is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damageto your vehicle: • Reducing vehicle speed • Avoiding hard accelerations • Avoiding steep uphill grades • If you are towing a trailer, reduce the amount ofcargo being hauled as soon as it is possible If the light stops flashing and...

Oil Pressure Light If your vehicle has lowengine oil pressure, thislight will stay on afteryou start your engine,or come on and you willhear a chime whenyou are driving. This indicates that your engine is not receivingenough oil. The engine could be low on oil,or could have some other oil problem. H...

Security Light For informationregarding this light,see Theft-Deterrent Systems on page 116 . Cruise Control Light This light comes onwhenever you set thecruise control. The light goes out when the cruise control isturned off. See Cruise Control on page 176 for more information. Highbeam On Light Thi...

Fuel Gage Your fuel gage tells you about how much fuel youhave left, when the ignition is on. When theindicator nears empty, this light, located left of thepump symbol, will come on and you will hear achime. You still have a little fuel left, but you shouldget more soon. The arrow on the fuel gage p...

Driver Information Center (DIC) The Driver Information Center (DIC) providesthe following: • A way to personalize your vehicle • Trip information • Warning messages The buttons used to activate the DIC are locatedon the left side of the vehicle’s audio system. INFO/ 4 (Information): Press this butto...

Information Mode INFO/ 4 (Information): Press this button to scroll through the vehicle information mode displaysin the following order: • TRIP A • TRIP B • FUEL RANGE (Fuel Range Until Empty) • ECON (Average Fuel Economy) • AV SPEED (Average Vehicle Speed) • OIL LIFE (Engine Oil Life System) TRIP A...

OIL LIFE: Press the information button until OIL LIFE is displayed. The engine oil life systemshows an estimate of the oil’s remaining useful life.It shows 100% when the system is reset afteran oil change. It will alert you to change the oil ona schedule consistent with your driving conditions. Alwa...

When the desired option is reached, press theenter button to toggle between the modes of thatoption. To make a selection, press the MENUbutton again.If no selection is made within 10 seconds, thedisplay reverts back to the previous informationdisplayed.The MENU mode is exited when the informationbut...

DIC Vehicle Personalization The following personalization options may appearon your vehicle’s audio display by pressing theMENU button: OIL LIFE RESET: When this option is displayed, you can reset the engine oil life system. To resetthe system, see Engine Oil Life System on page 360 . UNITS: When UN...

While your vehicle is parked: • Familiarize yourself with all of its controls. • Familiarize yourself with its operation. • Set up your audio system by presetting yourfavorite radio stations, setting the tone, andadjusting the speakers. Then, when drivingconditions permit, you can tune to your favor...

Setting the Time for Radios withRadio Data Systems (RDS) To set the hour, press the clock button. The clocksymbol appears on the display and the hournumber flashes. Turn the ADJ (adjust) knob toincrease or to decrease the hours. To set theminutes, press the clock button again. The minutenumbers flas...

DISP (Display): Press this knob to switch the display between the time and the temperature orthe radio station frequency and the temperature.When the ignition is off, press this knob to displaythe time. To change the default on the display, press theDISP knob until the desired option displays,then h...

Radio Messages CALIBRATE: The audio system has been calibrated for your vehicle from the factory. IfCALIBRATE displays, it means that the radio hasnot been configured properly for your vehicleand must be returned to your dealer for service. LOCKED: This message displays when the THEFTLOCK ® system h...

Do not add any label to a CD, it could getcaught in the CD player. If a CD is recorded ona personal computer and a description label isneeded, try labeling the top of the recorded CDwith a marking pen. Notice: If you add any label to a CD, insert more than one CD into the slot at a time, orattempt t...

SEEK x : Press this button to go to the start of the current track if more than eight secondshave played. The track number displays. If thisbutton is pressed more than once, the playercontinues moving backward through the CD. If this button is held for more than two seconds, theCD enters CD scan mod...

AUTO u (Automatic Volume): With automatic volume, the audio system adjusts automaticallyto make up for road and wind noise as you drive. Set the volume at the desired level. Press thisbutton to select LOW, MEDIUM, or HIGH. AUTOVOL LOW (automatic volume low), AUTO VOLMEDIUM (automatic volume medium),...

Setting Preset Stations Up to 30 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM,six XM1 and six XM2 (if equipped)), can beprogrammed on the six numbered pushbuttons,by performing the following steps: 1. Turn the radio on. 2. Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2. 3. Tune in the desired station. 4...

BAND (Alternate Frequency): Alternate frequency lets the radio switch to a strongerstation with the same program type. To turnalternate frequency on, press and hold BANDfor two seconds. FM ALT FREQ ON and AFdisplays. The radio can switch to stations with astronger frequency. To turn alternate freque...

If no station is found that broadcasts trafficannouncements, NO TRAFFIC INFO displays. If TRAF is on the display, press the TRAF button toturn off the traffic announcements. The radio plays the traffic announcement even if thevolume is low. The radio interrupts the play of a CDif the last tuned stat...

If these problems occur, check the bottom surfaceof the CD. If the surface of the CD is damaged,such as cracked, broken, or scratched, the CD willnot play properly. If the surface of the CD is soiled,see Care of Your CDs and DVDs on page 284 for more information. If there is no apparent damage, try ...

CD Messages CHECK CD: If this message displays and/or the CD ejects, it could be for one of the followingreasons: • It is very hot. When the temperature returns tonormal, the CD should play. • You are driving on a very rough road. When theroad becomes smoother, the CD should play. • The CD is dirty,...

Radio Data System (RDS) The audio system has a Radio Data System (RDS).RDS features are available for use only on FMstations that broadcast RDS information. With RDS, the radio can do the following: • Seek to stations broadcasting the selectedtype of programming • Receive announcements concerning lo...

If more than one CD has been loaded, a numberfor each CD displays and the currently selectedslot number is underlined. EJECT/ Z : To eject a single CD press this button. The radio displays EJECTING CD # and the singleCD symbol flashes until the CD is ready to beremoved. When the CD is ready to be re...

RPT (Repeat): With the repeat setting, one track or an entire CD can be repeated. To use repeat, do the following: • To repeat the track you are listening to, pressand release the RPT button. REPEAT ON andRPT displays. Press RPT again to turn offrepeat play. REPEAT OFF displays and RPTdisappears. • ...

DISP (Display): Press this knob to switch between time, temperature, and the elapsed time of thetrack. To change the default display (CD#/Track#/Time, CD#/Track#/Temperature, or Track#/ElapsedTime/Temperature), press the knob until thedesired option displayed, then hold the knob fortwo seconds. The ...

XM Radio Messages Radio Display Message Condition Action Required XL (Explicit LanguageChannels) XL on the radio display,after the channel name,indicates content withexplicit language. These channels, or any others, can be blocked at acustomer’s request, by calling 1-800-852-XMXM (9696). Updating Up...

Rear Seat Entertainment System Your vehicle may have a DVD Rear SeatEntertainment (RSE) system. The RSE systemincludes a DVD player, a video display screen,two sets of wireless headphones, and a remotecontrol.This system also functions as a rear seat audio(RSA) system. See Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (Wit...

Notice: Do not store the headphones in heat or direct sunlight. This could damage theheadphones and repairs will not be covered byyour warranty. Keep the headphones storedin a cool, dry place. MAXX vehicles with the RSE system mayhave a rear seat storage compartment. Storethe headphones and the remo...

Stereo RCA Jacks The RCA jacks are located on the DVD faceplateon the floor console. The RCA jacks allow audioand video signals to be connected from an auxiliarydevice such as a camcorder or a video game unit tothe RSE system. The yellow RCA jack is used forvideo inputs, the red RCA jack for right a...

To turn the vehicles rear speakers on and off,press the power button on the RSE system or onthe remote control. When the rear speakersare off, the audio from the RSE system can beheard through both the wireless headphones andthe vehicles front speakers at the same time. The RSE system can be heard t...

DVD Player The DVD player is located on the end of the floorconsole under the video screen. The DVD player can be controlled by the buttonson the RSE system and/or by the buttons onthe remote control. See “Remote Control” laterin this section for more information. The DVD player is only compatible w...

1–6 (Preset Pushbuttons): This button is inactive when in DVD mode. BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped). If the frontseat passengers are listening to the DVD player,the rear seat passengers cannot select XM1or XM2. SRCE (Source): Press this button to s...

Stopping and Resuming Playback To stop playing a disc, press and release the stopbutton on the DVD player faceplate or the remotecontrol.To resume playback, press the play/pause buttonon the DVD player faceplate or the remote control.The movie should resume play from where it waslast stopped if the ...

Remote Control Buttons O (Power): Press this button to turn the DVD player on and off. Z (Eject): Press this button to eject or to load the disc. P (Backlight): Press this button to turn the remote control backlight on. The backlight will timeout after about eight seconds. r (Enter): Press this butt...

Menu Bar The menu bar can be displayed across the top ofthe screen by pressing the DISPLAY button on theremote control. Selecting icons from the menu barallows adjustments to the audio and video settings.Use the remote control left and right arrow buttonsto scroll through the menu bar. A description...

Tips and Troubleshooting Chart Problem Recommended Action No power. The ignition may not be inthe on position, ACC, orRAP. The parental controlbutton might have beenpressed. Disc will not play. The system might be off.The parental controlbutton might have beenpressed. The systemmight be in auxiliary...

Problem Recommended Action DVD System inoperable. In severe or extremetemperatures your DVDsystem might not beoperable. Temperaturesbelow − 4°F ( − 20°C) or above 158°F (70°C) coulddamage the DVD system.Operate the DVD systemunder normal orcomfortable cabintemperature ranges. The wireless headphones...

The front seat audio controls always have priorityover the RSA controls. If the front seat passengersswitch to the same source as the RSA, the RSA willno longer control the source. You can operate the RSA when the main radiois off. You can use wired headphones (not included) orthe wireless headphone...

x w (Volume): Press the up or down arrow to increase or decrease the volume on the wiredheadphones (not included). The arrows onthe right are for the right headphones and thearrows on the left are for the left headphones. Theft-Deterrent Feature THEFTLOCK ® is designed to discourage theft of your ve...

To scan the current CD, press and hold either up ordown arrow for more than two seconds. The CD willgo to the next track, play the first 10 seconds, thengo on to the next track. Press either up or downarrow again to stop scanning. To scan all of the CDs loaded, press and hold eitherup or down arrow ...

When a CD is playing, press the up or the downarrow to go to the next or previous track. > (Mute): Press this button to silence the system. Press this button again, or any other radiobutton, to turn the sound on. BAND: Press this button to switch between FM1, FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped)....

XM™ Satellite Radio Service XM™ Satellite Radio Service gives digital radioreception from coast-to-coast in the 48 contiguousUnited States, and in Canada. Just as with FM,tall buildings or hills can interfere with satelliteradio signals, causing the sound to fade in and out.In addition, traveling or...

Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ............................................ 288 Defensive Driving ...................................... 288Drunken Driving ........................................ 289Control of a Vehicle .................................. 292Braking ..........................

Your Driving, the Road, andYour Vehicle Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is:Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device inyour vehicle: Buckle up. See Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 20 . { CAUTION: Defensive driving really means “Be...

Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with drinking anddriving is a national tragedy. It is the numberone contributor to the highway death toll, claimingthousands of victims every year. Alcohol affects four things that anyone needs todrive a vehicle: • Judgment • Muscular Coordination • Vision...

Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make yourvehicle go where you want it to go. They are thebrakes, the steering, and the accelerator. Allthree systems have to do their work at the placeswhere the tires meet the road. Sometimes, as when you are driving on snow orice, it is easy to ask ...

Remember: ABS does not change the time youneed to get your foot up to the brake pedal oralways decrease stopping distance. If you get tooclose to the vehicle in front of you, you will not havetime to apply your brakes if that vehicle suddenlyslows or stops. Always leave enough room upahead to stop, ...

Steering Electric Power Steering If your vehicle has the electric power steeringsystem and the engine stalls while you are driving,the power steering assist system will continue tooperate until you are able to stop your vehicle.If you lose power steering assist because theelectric power steering sys...

Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be moreeffective than braking. For example, you come overa hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a carsuddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child dartsout from between parked cars and stops right infront of you. You can avoid these p...

Off-Road Recovery You may find that your right wheels have droppedoff the edge of a road onto the shoulder whileyou are driving. If the level of the shoulder is only slightly below thepavement, recovery should be fairly easy. Ease offthe accelerator and then, if there is nothing in theway, steer so ...

Loss of Control Let us review what driving experts say about whathappens when the three control systems — brakes,steering, and acceleration — do not have enoughfriction where the tires meet the road to do what thedriver has asked. In any emergency, do not give up. Keep trying tosteer and constantly ...

While driving on a surface with reduced traction, tryyour best to avoid sudden steering, acceleration,or braking, including reducing vehicle speed byshifting to a lower gear. Any sudden changes couldcause the tires to slide. You may not realize thesurface is slippery until your vehicle is skidding.L...

Driving at Night Night driving is more dangerous than day driving.One reason is that some drivers are likely tobe impaired — by alcohol or drugs, with nightvision problems, or by fatigue. Here are some tips on night driving. • Drive defensively. • Do not drink and drive. • Adjust the inside rearview...

Keep the windshield and all the glass on yourvehicle clean — inside and out. Glare at night ismade much worse by dirt on the glass. Eventhe inside of the glass can build up a film causedby dust. Dirty glass makes lights dazzle andflash more than clean glass would, making thepupils of your eyes contr...

The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see.Even if your windshield wiper blades are in goodshape, a heavy rain can make it harder to seeroad signs and traffic signals, pavement markings,the edge of the road, and even people walking. It is wise to keep your windshield wiping equipmentin good shape...

Driving Through Deep Standing Water Notice: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water cancome in through your engine’s air intake andbadly damage your engine. Never drive throughwater that is slightly lower than the underbodyof your vehicle. If you cannot avoid deeppuddl...

City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets isthe amount of traffic on them. You will wantto watch out for what the other drivers are doingand pay attention to traffic signals. Here are ways to increase your safety incity driving: • Know the best way to get to where you aregoing. Get ...

Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways — also called thruways,parkways, expressways, turnpikes, orsuperhighways — are the safest of all roads.But they have their own special rules. The most important advice on freeway drivingis: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right.Drive at the same speed mos...

Before changing lanes, check your mirrors.Then use your turn signal. Just before you leave the lane, glance quicklyover your shoulder to make sure there is notanother vehicle in your blind spot. Once you are moving on the freeway, makecertain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move...

• Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, trouble-free trip. Is the tread good enoughfor long-distance driving? Are the tiresall inflated to the recommended pressure? • Weather Forecasts: What is the weather outlook along your route? Should youdelay your trip a short time to avoid a majorstorm ...

Hill and Mountain Roads Driving on steep hills or mountains is differentfrom driving in flat or rolling terrain. If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you areplanning to visit there, here are some tips thatcan make your trips safer and more enjoyable. • Keep your vehicle in good shape. Chec...

Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: • Have your vehicle in good shape for winter. • You may want to put winter emergencysupplies in your trunk. Also see Tires on page 398 . Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, asupply of windshield washer fluid, a rag, somewinter outer c...

Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where the tiresmeet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or ice between the tiresand the road, you can have a very slipperysituation. You will have a lot less traction, or grip,and will need to be very careful. What is ...

Remember, unless you have ABS, if you brake sohard that your wheels stop rolling, you will justslide. Brake so your wheels always keep rollingand you can still steer. • Whatever your braking system, allow greaterfollowing distance on any slippery road. • Watch for slippery spots. The road might befi...

{ CAUTION: If you let your vehicle’s tires spin at highspeed, they can explode, and you or otherscould be injured. And, the transaxle orother parts of the vehicle can overheat.That could cause an engine compartmentfire or other damage. When you are stuck,spin the wheels as little as possible. Do not...

Loading Your Vehicle It is very important to know how much weightyour vehicle can carry. This weight is called thevehicle capacity weight and includes the weight ofall occupants, cargo and all nonfactory-installedoptions. Two labels on your vehicle show how muchweight it may properly carry, the Tire...

The Tire and Loading Information label shows thenumber of occupant seating positions (A), and themaximum vehicle capacity weight (B) in kilogramsand pounds. The Tire and Loading Information label also showsthe tire size of the original equipment tires (C) andthe recommended cold tire inflation press...

Certification Label A vehicle specific Certification label, found onthe rear edge of the driver’s door, tells youthe gross weight capacity of your vehicle, calledthe Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, alloccupants, fuel and cargo. Never exceed theGVWR for...

Towing Towing Your Vehicle Consult your dealer or a professional towingservice if you need to have your disabled vehicletowed. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 484 . If you want to tow your vehicle behind anothervehicle for recreational purposes (such as behinda motorhome), see “Recreational ...

Dinghy Towing The Malibu Sedan SS and Maxx SS cannot bedinghy towed. For vehicles that can be dinghy towed, followthese steps: 1. Position the vehicle to tow and then secure it. 2. Turn the ignition switch to OFF. 3. Set the parking brake. 4. To prevent your battery from draining while the vehicle i...

Notice: Towing your vehicle from the rear could damage it. Also, repairs would notbe covered by the warranty. Never have yourvehicle towed from the rear. Dolly Towing To tow your vehicle with a dolly and two wheelson the ground, follow these steps: 1. Put the front wheels on a dolly. 2. Put the vehi...

If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer If you do, here are some important points: • There are many different laws, including speedlimit restrictions, having to do with trailering.Make sure your rig will be legal, not only whereyou live but also where you’ll be driving.A good source for this information ...

When towing a trailer on long uphill grades whilethe outside temperature is above 85°F (29°C),reduce your vehicle speed to 45 mph (72 km/h) toavoid overheating the engine cooling system. You can ask your dealer for our traileringinformation or advice, or you can write us at: Chevrolet Customer Assis...

Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires Be sure your vehicle’s tires are inflated to theupper limit for cold tires. You’ll find these numberson the Tire and Loading Information label. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 322 . Then be sure you don’t go over the GVW limit for yourvehicle, including the weig...

Making Turns Notice: Making very sharp turns while trailering could cause the trailer to come incontact with the vehicle. Your vehicle could bedamaged. Avoid making very sharp turnswhile trailering. When you’re turning with a trailer, make widerturns than normal. Do this so your trailerwon’t strike ...

Parking on Hills { CAUTION: You really should not park your vehicle,with a trailer attached, on a hill.If something goes wrong, your rig couldstart to move. People can be injured, andboth your vehicle and the trailer can bedamaged. But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill,here’s how to do it:...

When You Are Ready to Leave AfterParking on a Hill 1. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: • start your engine, • shift into a gear, and • release the parking brake. 2. Let up on the brake pedal. 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks. 4. Stop and have someo...

Service ........................................................ 342 Accessories and Modifications ................... 342California Proposition 65 Warning .............. 343Doing Your Own Service Work .................. 343Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ...............................

Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ....... 395 Tires ............................................................ 398 Winter Tires .............................................. 399Tire Sidewall Labeling ............................... 400Tire Terminology and Definitions ............... 404Inflation...

Service Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wantsyou to be happy with it. We hope you will goto your dealer for all your service needs. You willget genuine GM parts and GM-trained andsupported service people. We hope you will want to keep your GM vehicleall GM. Genuine GM parts have one of these...

California Proposition 65 Warning Most motor vehicles, including this one, containand/or emit chemicals known to the State ofCalifornia to cause cancer and birth defects orother reproductive harm. Engine exhaust,many parts and systems (including some insidethe vehicle), many fluids, and some compone...

Your vehicle has an airbag system. Beforeattempting to do your own service work, see Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle onpage 90 . You should keep a record with all parts receiptsand list the mileage and the date of any servicework you perform. See Maintenance Record on page 473 . Adding Equipm...

Gasoline Specifications At a minimum, gasoline should meet ASTMspecification D 4814 in the United States orCAN/CGSB-3.5 in Canada. Some gasolines maycontain an octane-enhancing additive calledmethylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl(MMT). General Motors recommends against theuse of gasolines con...

Gasolines containing oxygenates, such as ethersand ethanol, and reformulated gasolines may beavailable in your area. General Motorsrecommends that you use these gasolines if theycomply with the specifications described earlier.However, E85 (85% ethanol) and other fuelscontaining more than 10% ethano...

Filling the Tank { CAUTION: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel firecan cause bad injuries. To help avoidinjuries to you and others, read and followall the instructions on the pump island.Turn off your engine when you arerefueling. Do not smoke if you are nearfuel or refueling your vehicle. Keepsp...

{ CAUTION: If you spill fuel and then somethingignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuelcan spray out on you if you open the fuelcap too quickly. This spray can happen ifyour tank is nearly full, and is more likelyin hot weather. Open the fuel cap slowlyand wait for any hiss noise to stop. Thenuns...

Filling a Portable Fuel Container { CAUTION: Never fill a portable fuel container while itis in your vehicle. Static electricitydischarge from the container can ignite thegasoline vapor. You can be badly burnedand your vehicle damaged if this occurs. CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) To help...

Checking Things Underthe Hood { CAUTION: An electric fan under the hood can start upand injure you even when the engine is notrunning. Keep hands, clothing, and toolsaway from any underhood electric fan. { CAUTION: Things that burn can get on hot engineparts and start a fire. These includeliquids li...

Engine Compartment Overview When you open the hood on the 2.2L L4 engine, here is what you will see: 352

When you open the hood on the 3.5L V6 engine, here is what you will see: 354

When you open the hood on the 3.9L V6 engine, here is what you will see: 356

A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on page 362 . B. Engine Coolant Bleed Valve. See Cooling System on page 373 C. Power Steering Fluid. See Power Steering Fluid on page 378 . D. Automatic Transaxle Fluid Dipstick (Out of View). See “Checking Fluid Level” under Automatic Tran...

When to Add Engine Oil If the oil is below the MIN mark for the L4 engineor below the cross-hatched area at the tip ofthe dipstick for the V6 engine, you will need to addat least one quart/liter of oil. But you must usethe right kind. This section explains what kind of oilto use. For engine oil cran...

What Kind of Engine Oil to Use Look for two things: • GM6094M Your vehicle’s engine requires oil meeting GMStandard GM6094M. You should look forand use only an oil that meets GM StandardGM6094M. • SAE 5W-30 As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 isbest for your vehicle. These numbers on an oil c...

You should look for this information on the oilcontainer, and use only those oils that areidentified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M andhave the starburst symbol on the front of the oilcontainer. Notice: Use only engine oil identified as meeting GM Standard GM6094M and showingthe American Petroleum I...

If the system is ever reset accidentally, you mustchange the oil at 3,000 miles (5 000 km) sinceyour last oil change. Remember to reset the oil lifesystem whenever the oil is changed. How to Reset the Engine Oil LifeSystem The Engine Oil Life System calculates when tochange the engine oil and filter...

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 352 for the location of the engine air cleaner/filter. When to Inspect the Engine AirCleaner/Filter Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the Maintenance II intervals and replace it at the first oil change aftereach 50,000 mile (83 000 km...

{ CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to beburned. The air cleaner not only cleans theair; it helps to stop flames if the enginebackfires. If it is not there and the enginebackfires, you could be burned. Do notdrive with it off, and be careful workin...

Automatic Transaxle Fluid(3.9L V6 Engine) When to Check and Change AutomaticTransaxle Fluid A good time to check the automatic transaxle fluidlevel is when the engine oil is changed.Change the fluid and filter at the intervals listed in Additional Required Services on page 463 , and be sure to use t...

Checking the Fluid Level Prepare the vehicle as follows: 1. Park the vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine running. 2. With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever in PARK (P). 3. With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift lever through each gear, pausing forabout three seconds i...

3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in thecrosshatched area. 4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the dipstick back in all the way. How to Add Automatic Transaxle Fluid Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determinewhat kind of tra...

3. After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as described under “How to Check AutomaticTransaxle Fluid,” earlier in this section. 4. When the correct fluid level is obtained, push the dipstick back in all the way. Engine Coolant The cooling system in your vehicle is filled withDEX-COOL ® engine co...

What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean, drinkable waterand one-half DEX-COOL ® coolant which will not damage aluminum parts. If you use this coolantmixture, you do not need to add anything else. { CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your coolingsystem can be dangerous. Plain water, orsome other...

Checking Coolant The engine coolant surge tank is located in the rearof the engine compartment. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 352 for more information on location. { CAUTION: Turning the surge tank pressure cap whenthe engine and radiator are hot can allowsteam and scalding liquids to blow...

Adding Coolant If you need more coolant, add the properDEX-COOL ® coolant mixture at the surge tank, but only when the engine is cool. If the surge tankis empty, a special fill procedure is necessary.See Engine Overheating on page 370 and Cooling System on page 373 . { CAUTION: You can be burned if ...

If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine { CAUTION: Steam from an overheated engine canburn you badly, even if you just open thehood. Stay away from the engine if yousee or hear steam coming from it. Justturn it off and get everyone away from thevehicle until it cools down. Wait untilthere is no sign of ...

If you no longer have the overheat warning, youcan drive. Just to be safe, drive slower forabout 10 minutes. If the warning does not comeback on, you can drive normally. If the warning continues, pull over, stop, and parkyour vehicle right away. If there is still no sign of steam, idle the engine fo...

Cooling System When you decide it is safe to lift the hood, here iswhat you will see: A. Electric Engine Cooling Fans B. Engine Coolant Surge Tank C. Pressure Cap { CAUTION: An electric engine cooling fan under thehood can start up even when the engineis not running and can injure you. Keephands, cl...

How to Add Coolant to the CoolantSurge Tank Notice: This vehicle has a specific coolant fill procedure. Failure to follow this procedurecould cause your engine to overheat andbe severely damaged. If you have not found a problem yet, check to seeif coolant is visible in the surge tank. If coolantis v...

{ CAUTION: Adding only plain water to your coolingsystem can be dangerous. Plain water, orsome other liquid such as alcohol, canboil before the proper coolant mixture will.Your vehicle’s coolant warning system isset for the proper coolant mixture. Withplain water or the wrong mixture, yourengine cou...

3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture, to the FULL COLD mark onthe front of the surge tank. Wait aboutfive minutes, then check to see if the level isbelow the FULL COLD mark. If the levelis below the FULL COLD mark, add additionalcoolant to bring the level up to the mark.Repeat this...

Windshield Washer Fluid What to Use When you need windshield washer fluid, be sureto read the manufacturer’s instructions beforeuse. If you will be operating your vehicle in an areawhere the temperature may fall below freezing,use a fluid that has sufficient protection againstfreezing. Adding Washer...

Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake mastercylinder reservoir isfilled with DOT-3 brakefluid. See Engine Compartment Overviewon page 352 for the location of the reservoir. There are only two reasons why the brake fluidlevel in the reservoir might go down. The firstis that the brake fluid goes down to an ac...

What to Add When you do need brake fluid, use only DOT-3brake fluid. Use new brake fluid from a sealedcontainer only. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 469 . Always clean the brake fluid reservoir cap and thearea around the cap before removing it. Thiswill help keep dirt from entering th...

{ CAUTION: The brake wear warning sound means thatsoon the brakes will not work well. Thatcould lead to an accident. When you hearthe brake wear warning sound, have yourvehicle serviced. Notice: Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads could result in costly brake repair. Some driving conditions...

If you do not, your brakes may no longer workproperly. For example, if someone puts inbrake linings that are wrong for your vehicle, thebalance between your front and rear brakes canchange — for the worse. The braking performanceyou have come to expect can change in many otherways if someone puts in...

{ CAUTION: Batteries can hurt you. They can bedangerous because: • They contain acid that can burn you. • They contain gas that can explodeor ignite. • They contain enough electricity toburn you. If you do not follow these steps exactly,some or all of these things can hurt you. Notice: Ignoring thes...

Notice: If you leave your radio or other accessories on during the jump startingprocedure, they could be damaged. The repairswould not be covered by your warranty.Always turn off your radio and otheraccessories when jump starting your vehicle. 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug unnece...

Notice: If the jumper cables are connected or removed in the wrong order, electricalshorting may occur and damage the vehicle.The repairs would not be covered by yourwarranty. Always connect and removethe jumper cables in the correct order, makingsure that the cables do not touch each otheror other ...

Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 394 . For any bulb changing procedure not listed in thissection, contact your dealer. Halogen Bulbs { CAUTION: Halogen bulbs have pressurized gasinside and can burst if you drop orscratch the bulb. You or others...

To replace one of these bulbs, do the following: 1. Open the hood. See Hood Release on page 350 for more information. 2. Remove the two bolts attaching the headlamp assembly to the vehicle. 3. Remove the headlamp assembly from the vehicle by pulling it forward. Use care notto scratch the vehicle wit...

Windshield Wiper BladeReplacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected forwear and cracking. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 460 . To replace the wiper blade, do the following: 1. Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the windshield. 2. Press the tab that holds the wiper blade to the arm....

Rear Wiper Blade Replacement – MAXX To replace the rear wiper blade, do the following: 1. Pull the wiper blade assembly away from the window. 2. Pull the wiper blade out of the wiper blade assembly, as shown. 3. Hold the wiper blade refill with the curved side facing downward. 396

4. Remove clip (A), shown in step 3, and slide it into the claw of the wiper blade assembly. 5. Remove clip (B), shown in step 3, and slide it into the remaining claw of the wiper bladeassembly. 397

Tires Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tiresmade by a leading tire manufacturer. If you everhave questions about your tire warranty and whereto obtain service, see your GM Warranty bookletfor details. For additional information refer tothe tire manufacturer’s booklet included withyour vehicl...

Low-Profile Performance Tire If your vehicle has P225/50R18 or P225/50R17size tires, they are classified as low-profileperformance tires. These tires are designed forvery responsive driving on wet or dry pavement.You may also notice more road noise withlow-profile performance tires and that they ten...

If you choose to use winter tires: • Use tires of the same brand and tread type onall four wheel positions. • Use only radial ply tires of the same size, loadrange, and speed rating as the originalequipment tires. Winter tires with the same speed rating as youroriginal equipment tires may not be ava...

(G) TPC Spec (Tire Performance CriteriaSpecification): Original equipment tires designed to GM’s specific tire performance criteria havea TPC specification code molded onto the sidewall.GM’s TPC specifications meet or exceed allfederal safety guidelines. Tire Size The following illustration shows an...

Tire Terminology and Definitions Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing outward on each square inch of thetire. Air pressure is expressed in poundsper square inch (psi) or kilopascal (kPa). Accessory Weight: This means the combined weight of optional accessories. Some examples ofop...

Inflation - Tire Pressure Tires need the correct amount of air pressure tooperate effectively. Notice: Do not let anyone tell you that under-inflation or over-inflation is all right. It isnot. If your tires do not have enough air(under-inflation), you can get the following: • Too much flexing • Too ...

How to Check Use a good quality pocket-type gage to check tirepressure. You cannot tell if your tires areproperly inflated simply by looking at them. Radialtires may look properly inflated even when theyare under-inflated. Check the tire’s inflationpressure when the tires are cold. Cold means yourve...

When you end high-speed driving return the tiresto the cold inflation pressure shown on theTire and Loading Information label. See Loading Your Vehicle on page 322 and Inflation - Tire Pressure on page 407 . Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 5,000 to 8,000 miles(8 000 to 13 ...

Make certain that all wheel nuts are properlytightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” under Capacities and Specifications on page 455 . { CAUTION: Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts towhich it is fastened, can make wheel nutsbecome loose after time. The wheel couldcome off and cause an accident. When...

You need a new tire if any of the followingstatements are true: • You can see the indicators at three or moreplaces around the tire. • You can see cord or fabric showing throughthe tire’s rubber. • The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut, orsnagged deep enough to show cord or fabric. • The tire has a ...

If you must replace your vehicle’s tires with thosethat do not have a TPC Spec number, makesure they are the same size, load range, speedrating, and construction type (radial andbias-belted tires) as your vehicle’s original tires. Your vehicle’s original equipment tires are listed onthe Tire and Loa...

Uniform Tire Quality Grading Quality grades can be found where applicable onthe tire sidewall between tread shoulder andmaximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the systemdeveloped by the United States National HighwayTraffic Sa...

Temperature – A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B,and C, representing the tire’s resistance tothe generation of heat and its ability to dissipateheat when tested under controlled conditions on aspecified indoor laboratory test wheel. Sustainedhigh temperature can cause the material...

If you need to replace any of your wheels, wheelbolts, or wheel nuts, replace them only withnew GM original equipment parts. This way, youwill be sure to have the right wheel, wheelbolts, and wheel nuts for your vehicle. { CAUTION: Using the wrong replacement wheels,wheel bolts, or wheel nuts on you...

Tire Chains { CAUTION: If your vehicle has P215/60R16,P225/50R17, or P225/50R18 size tires, donot use tire chains. There is not enoughclearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without theproper amount of clearance can causedamage to the brakes, suspension, orother vehicle parts. The area damaged byth...

If a Tire Goes Flat It is unusual for a tire to blowout while you aredriving, especially if you maintain your vehicle’stires properly. If air goes out of a tire, it ismuch more likely to leak out slowly. But if youshould ever have a blowout, here are a few tipsabout what to expect and what to do: If...

Removing the Spare Tire and Tools The equipment you will need is in the trunk orcargo area. 1. Open the trunk for sedan models. See Trunk (Sedan) on page 112 for more information. For MAXX models, open the liftgate. See Liftgate (MAXX) on page 113 . 2. For the sedan, lift the handle on the spare tir...

Tire Changing Tools The tools you will be using include the wheelwrench (A) and jack (B). The MAXX and allSS models include an additional extension. 1. Turn the plastic wing nut counterclockwise to loosen wheel wrench. 2. Unhook the wheel wrench from the jack. Sedan shown, MAXX Models and Sedan SS s...

3. Use the wrench to loosen all the wheel nuts. Do not remove them yet. 4. It is recommended that you do a safety check before preceding. See Changing a Flat Tire on page 418 for more information. 5. Position the lift head at the jack location nearest the flat tire. Make sure all of thejack lift hea...

8. Remove all of the wheel nuts. 9. Remove the flat tire. { CAUTION: Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the partsto which it is fastened, can make thewheel nuts become loose after time. Thewheel could come off and cause anaccident. When you change a wheel, CAUTION: (Continued) CAUTION: (Continued) rem...

{ CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperlytightened wheel nuts can cause the wheelto come loose and even come off. Thiscould lead to an accident. Be sure to usethe correct wheel nuts. If you have toreplace them, be sure to get new GMoriginal equipment wheel nuts. Stopsomewhere as soon as you can ...

Storing a Flat or Spare Tire andTools (Sedan) Storing a Flat Tire and Tools { CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipmentin the passenger compartment of thevehicle could cause injury. In a suddenstop or collision, loose equipment couldstrike someone. Store all these in theproper place. To st...

4. Place the jack and wheel wrench (D) over the bolt (E), inside the wheel. 5. Secure by tightening the larger wing nut (B) onto the bolt (E). 6. Reinstall the tire cover (A). Storing the Compact Spare Tire The compact spare tire is for temporary use only.Store the compact spare tire and tools assho...

Storing a Flat or Spare Tire andTools (Sedan SS) { CAUTION: Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipmentin the passenger compartment of thevehicle could cause injury. In a suddenstop or collision, loose equipment couldstrike someone. Store all these in theproper place. Storing the Flat Tire and Tools ...

Storing the Compact Spare Tire The compact spare tire is for temporary use only.Store the compact spare tire and tools asshown in the following diagram. A. CoverB. RetainerC. Flat TireD. Wing Nut E. Jack, Wheel Wrench and BoltExtension F. Bolt The compact spare is for temporary use only.Replace the ...

The compact spare is for temporary use only.Replace the compact spare tire with a full-size tireas soon as you can. See Compact Spare Tire on page 435 . Compact Spare Tire Although the compact spare tire was fully inflatedwhen the vehicle was new, it can lose air aftera time. Check the inflation pre...

Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle Your vehicle’s interior will continue to look itsbest if it is cleaned often. Although not alwaysvisible, dust and dirt can accumulate on yourupholstery. Dirt can damage carpet, fabric, leather,and plastic surfaces. Regular vacuuming isrecommended ...

To clean, use the following instructions: 1. Saturate a lint-free, clean white cloth with water or club soda. 2. Wring the cloth to remove excess moisture. 3. Start on the outside edge of the soil and gently rub toward the center. Continue cleaning,using a clean area of the cloth each time itbecomes...

Ultra Lux Suede Cleaning Ultra Lux Suede Use a mild solution of lukewarm water and aneutral dish soap on a soft cloth or sponge. Forthe following stains, follow these instructions: Coffee, Tea, and Milk: Blot with a clean, soft, white cloth. Then clean with mild soapy waterand a clean white cloth. C...

Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. { CAUTION: Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If youdo, it may severely weaken them. In acrash, they might not be able to provideadequate protection. Clean safety beltsonly with mild soap and lukewarm water. Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrip...

Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth anda car washing soap to clean exterior lampsand lenses. Follow instructions under Washing Your Vehicle on page 440 . Finish Care Occasional waxing or mild polishing of the vehicleby hand may be necessary to remove residuef...

Grime from the windshield will stick to the wiperblades and affect their performance. Cleanthe blade by wiping vigorously with a cloth soakedin full-strength windshield washer solvent. Thenrinse the blade with water. Check the wiper blades and clean them asnecessary; replace blades that look worn. A...

Tires To clean the tires, use a stiff brush with tirecleaner. Notice: Using petroleum-based tire dressing products on your vehicle may damage thepaint finish and/or tires. When applying a tiredressing, always wipe off any oversprayfrom all painted surfaces on your vehicle. Sheet Metal Damage If the ...

Chemical Paint Spotting Some weather and atmospheric conditions cancreate a chemical fallout. Airborne pollutants canfall upon and attack painted surfaces on thevehicle. This damage can take two forms: blotchy,ring-shaped discolorations, and small, irregulardark spots etched into the paint surface. ...

Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials (cont’d) Description Usage Foaming Tire Shine LowGloss Cleans, shines andprotects in one easy step,no wiping necessary. Wash Wax Concentrate Medium foamingshampoo. Cleans andlightly waxes.Biodegradable andphosphate free. Spot Lifter Quickly and easilyremoves spots a...

Service Parts Identification Label You will find this label on the inside of the glovebox. It is very helpful if you ever need to orderparts. On this label, you will find the following: • VIN • Model designation • Paint information • Production options and special equipment Do not remove this label ...

Engine Compartment Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block is located on the driver’s side of the vehicle, near the battery. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 352 for more information on location. 450

Relays Usage 28 Cooling Fan 1 29 Cooling Fan Mode Series/Parallel 30 Cooling Fan 2 31 Starter 32 Run/Crank Ignition 33 Powertrain 34 Air Conditioning Clutch 35 High-Beam Headlamps 36 Front Fog Lamps 37 Horn 38 Low-Beam Headlamps 39 Windshield Wiper 1 40 Windshield Wiper 2 48 Daytime Running Lamps Re...

Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 469 for more information. Application Capacities English Metric Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a For the air conditioning system...

Application Capacities English Metric Fuel Tank Sedan 16.1 gal 61.1 L Malibu Maxx 16.3 gal 61.7 L Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft 140 Y All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as recommended in thismanual. Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transaxle Spar...

Maintenance Schedule ................................ 458 Introduction ............................................... 458Maintenance Requirements ........................ 458Your Vehicle and the Environment ............ 458Using the Maintenance Schedule ............... 459Scheduled Maintenance .......

Maintenance Schedule Introduction Important: Keep engine oil at the proper leveland change as recommended. Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? ThePlan supplements your new vehicle warranties.See your Warranty and Owner Assistance bookletor your dealer for details. Maintenance Requirements Not...

Using the Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep yourvehicle in good working condition. But we donot know exactly how you will drive it. You maydrive very short distances only a few times a week.Or you may drive long distances all the time invery hot, dusty weather. You may ...

Additional Required Services The following services should be performed at the first maintenance service ( I or II ) after the indicated miles (kilometers) shown for each item. Additional Required Services Service and Miles (Kilometers) 25,000 (40 000) 50,000 (80 000) 75,000 (120 000) 100,000 (160 0...

Maintenance Footnotes (a) Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing,etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors forsurface condition. Inspect other brake parts,including calipers, parking brake, etc. (b) Visually inspect front and rear suspension...

(h) Change automatic transaxle fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more ofthese conditions: − In heavy city traffic where the outsidetemperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) orhigher. − In hilly or mountainous terrain. − When doing frequent trailer towing. − Uses such as f...

At Each Fuel Fill It is important to perform these underhood checksat each fuel fill. Engine Oil Level Check Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil ifnecessary. See Engine Oil on page 357 for further details. Notice: It is important to check your oil regularly and keep it at the proper le...

At Least Once a Year Starter Switch Check { CAUTION: When you are doing this inspection, thevehicle could move suddenly. If thevehicle moves, you or others could beinjured. 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular br...

Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, tryto turn the ignition to OFF in each shift leverposition. • The ignition should turn to OFF only when theshift lever is in PARK (P). • The ignition key should come out only in OFF. Contact your GM Goodwrench ® dealer if se...

Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from yourGM dealer. Part Part Numbers ACDelco ® Part Numbers Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 25099149 A1208 C Engine Oil Filter 2.2L L4 Engine 12605566 PF457G 3.5L V6 and 3.9L V6 ...

Engine Drive Belt Routing 2.2L L4 Engine 3.5L V6 Engine 471

Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed theservice, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. See Maintenance Requirements on page 458 . Any additional information from Owner Checks and Services on page 465 can b...

Customer Assistance and Information ....... 478 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ............... 478Online Owner Center ................................. 481Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users .......................... 482 Customer Assistance Offices ..................... 482GM Mobili...

Customer Assistance andInformation Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are importantto your dealer and to Chevrolet. Normally, anyconcerns with the sales transaction or theoperation of your vehicle will be resolved by yourdealer’s sales or service departments. Sometimes,ho...

STEP THREE — U.S. Owners: Both General Motors and your dealer are committed to makingsure you are completely satisfied with your newvehicle. However, if you continue to remainunsatisfied after following the procedure outlined inSteps 1 and 2, you should file with the BBB AutoLine Program to enforce ...

STEP THREE — Canadian Owners: In the event that you do not feel your concerns have beenaddressed after following the procedure outlinedin Steps 1 and 2, General Motors of CanadaLimited wants you to be aware of its participationin a no-charge Mediation/Arbitration Program.General Motors of Canada Lim...

Online Owner Center Online Owner Center(United States only) The Owner Center is a resource for your GMownership needs. Specific vehicle informationcan be found in one place. The Online Owner Center allows you to: • Get e-mail service reminders. • Access information about your specificvehicle, includ...

Customer Assistance for TextTelephone (TTY) Users To assist customers who are deaf, hard ofhearing, or speech-impaired and who use TextTelephones (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY equipmentavailable at its Customer Assistance Center.Any TTY user in the U.S. can communicate withChevrolet by dialing: 1-800-83...

Overseas — Customer Assistance Please contact the local General MotorsBusiness Unit. Mexico, Central America andCaribbean Islands/Countries(Except Puerto Rico and U.S.Virgin Islands) — Customer Assistance General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.Customer Assistance CenterPaseo de la Reforma # 274...

Roadside Assistance Program In the U.S., call 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872) In Canada, call 1-800-268-6800 Service available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. As the owner of a new Chevrolet vehicle, you areautomatically enrolled in the Chevrolet RoadsideAssistance program. This value-added service...

• Emergency Tow From a Public Roadway orHighway: Tow to the nearest dealership for warranty service or in the event of avehicle-disabling accident. Winch-outassistance when the vehicle is mired in sand,mud, or snow. • Flat Tire Change: If your vehicle has a spare tire, installation of the tire in go...

• Trip Interruption Benefits and Assistance: In the event of a warranty related vehicledisablement, while en route and over250 kilometres from original point of departure,you may qualify for trip interruption expenseassistance. This assistance covers reasonablereimbursement of up to a maximum of$500...

While we hope you never have the occasion touse our service, it is added security while travelingfor you and your family. Remember, we areonly a phone call away. U.S. customers callChevrolet Roadside Assistance: 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872) , text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-888-889-2438 , Cana...

Courtesy Transportation is not a part of the NewVehicle Limited Warranty and is available onlyat participating dealers. A separate booklet entitled“Warranty and Owner Assistance Information”furnished with each new vehicle provides detailedwarranty coverage information. Scheduling Service Appointment...

In addition, for U.S. customers, should youarrange transportation through a friend or relative,limited reimbursement for reasonable fuelexpenses may be available. Claim amounts shouldreflect actual costs and be supported by originalreceipts. Courtesy Rental Vehicle Your dealer may arrange to provide...

In addition, once GM collects or receives data,GM may: • use the data for GM research needs, • make it available for research whereappropriate confidentiality is to be maintainedand need is shown, or • share summary data which is not tied to aspecific vehicle with non-GM organizationsfor research pu...

If your vehicle is leased, the leasing companymay require you to have insurance that assuresrepairs with Genuine GM Original EquipmentManufacturer (OEM) parts or GenuineManufacturer replacement parts. Read your leasecarefully, as you may be charged at the end ofyour lease for poor quality repairs. I...

Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects to theUnited States Government If you believe that your vehicle has a defect whichcould cause a crash or could cause injury ordeath, you should immediately inform the NationalHighway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),in addition to notifying Gene...

Appearance Care (cont.)Audio System(s) .......................................... 227 Audio Steering Wheel Controls ........ 281, 282Backglass Antenna ................................... 285Care of Your CD and DVD Player ............ 284Care of Your CDs and DVDs ................... 284Fixed Mast Ant...

C Calibration .......................................... 140, 142California Fuel ............................................. 345California Proposition 65 Warning ................ 343Canadian Owners ........................................... 3Capacities and Specifications ...................... 45...

Windows ..................................................... 114 Power ...................................................... 115 Windshield Washer .................................................... 174Washer Fluid ........................................... 380Wiper Blade Replacement ..............