Owner Manual
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2013 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-16 eAssist Features ...1-20 Performance and Maintenance ...1-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-2 Doors ...2-10 Vehicle Security...2-11 Exterior Mirrors ...2-13 Interior Mirrors ...2-14 Windows ...2-15 Roof ...2-18 Seats and Restraints ...3-1 Head Restraints ...3-2 Front Seats ...3-4 Rear Seats ...3-11 Safety Belts ...3-13 Airbag System ...3-21 Child Restraints ...3-36 Storage ...4-1 Storage Compartments ...4-1 Additional Storage Features ...
2013 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-16 eAssist Features ...1-20 Performance and Maintenance ...1-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-2 Doors ...2-10 Vehicle Security...2-11 Exterior Mirrors ...2-13 Interior Mirrors ...2-14 Windows ...2-15 Roof ...2-18 Seats and Restraints ...3-1 Head Restraints ...3-2 Front Seats ...3-4 Rear Seats ...3-11 Safety Belts ...3-13 Airbag System ...3-21 Child Restraints ...3-36 Storage ...4-1 Storage Compartments ...4-1 Additional Storage Features ...
Owner Manual
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2013 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual M Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-15 Engine Exhaust ...9-24 Automatic Transmission ...9-25 Brakes ...9-28 Ride Control Systems ...9-31 Cruise Control ...9-34 Object Detection Systems ...9-37 Fuel ...9-40 Towing ...9-46 Conversions and Add-Ons ...9-46 Vehicle Care ...10-1 General Information ...10-3 Vehicle Checks ...10-4 Headlamp Aiming ...10-25 Bulb Replacement ...10-25 Electrical System ...10-31 Wheels and Tires ...10-38 Jump Starting ...10-87 Towing ...10-93 Appearance Care...
2013 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual M Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-15 Engine Exhaust ...9-24 Automatic Transmission ...9-25 Brakes ...9-28 Ride Control Systems ...9-31 Cruise Control ...9-34 Object Detection Systems ...9-37 Fuel ...9-40 Towing ...9-46 Conversions and Add-Ons ...9-46 Vehicle Care ...10-1 General Information ...10-3 Vehicle Checks ...10-4 Headlamp Aiming ...10-25 Bulb Replacement ...10-25 Electrical System ...10-31 Wheels and Tires ...10-38 Jump Starting ...10-87 Towing ...10-93 Appearance Care...
Owner Manual
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... Entry (RKE) System ...1-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...1-5 Door Locks ...1-5 Windows ...1-6 Seat Adjustment ...1-7 Memory Features ...1-9 Second Row Seats ...1-10 Heated Seats ...1-10 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-11 Safety Belts ...1-11 Passenger Sensing System ...1-11 Mirror Adjustment ...1-12 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-12 Interior Lighting ...1-13 Exterior Lighting ...1-14 eAssist Features eAssist® Overview ...1-20 High Voltage Safety Information ...1-21 Driver Efficiency Gauge ...1-21 Automatic Engine Start/Stop Feature ...1-21 Regenerative Braking ...1-22 Battery ...1-22 Service...
... Entry (RKE) System ...1-4 Remote Vehicle Start ...1-5 Door Locks ...1-5 Windows ...1-6 Seat Adjustment ...1-7 Memory Features ...1-9 Second Row Seats ...1-10 Heated Seats ...1-10 Head Restraint Adjustment ...1-11 Safety Belts ...1-11 Passenger Sensing System ...1-11 Mirror Adjustment ...1-12 Steering Wheel Adjustment ...1-12 Interior Lighting ...1-13 Exterior Lighting ...1-14 eAssist Features eAssist® Overview ...1-20 High Voltage Safety Information ...1-21 Driver Efficiency Gauge ...1-21 Automatic Engine Start/Stop Feature ...1-21 Regenerative Braking ...1-22 Battery ...1-22 Service...
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.... See Automatic Transmission on page 6‑4. N. P. See Where Are the Airbags? Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑6. Power Outlets on page 5‑3. Y. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑8. H. Electric Parking Brake. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑23. See Instrument Panel Storage on page 6‑1. M. Infotainment Display. I. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 4‑1. Horn on page 7‑24. CD Player on page 5‑3. See Parking Brake on page 2‑8. Hood Release. Power Door Locks on page...
.... See Automatic Transmission on page 6‑4. N. P. See Where Are the Airbags? Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑6. Power Outlets on page 5‑3. Y. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑8. H. Electric Parking Brake. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑23. See Instrument Panel Storage on page 6‑1. M. Infotainment Display. I. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 4‑1. Horn on page 7‑24. CD Player on page 5‑3. See Parking Brake on page 2‑8. Hood Release. Power Door Locks on page...
Owner Manual
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... instructions see Rear Seats on page 5‑33. Press the button once for the highest setting. See Vehicle Personalization on page 3‑11. To automatically recall RKE Memory positions, unlock the driver door with keyless access, opening the driver door when an RKE transmitter is turned on the button show the current setting. Indicator lights on or off using the vehicle personalization menu...
... instructions see Rear Seats on page 5‑33. Press the button once for the highest setting. See Vehicle Personalization on page 3‑11. To automatically recall RKE Memory positions, unlock the driver door with keyless access, opening the driver door when an RKE transmitter is turned on the button show the current setting. Indicator lights on or off using the vehicle personalization menu...
Owner Manual
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... the turn signals flash until 7 is pressed again or the vehicle is in the ignition, if equipped. Any remaining transmitters will need to be displayed at least two seconds to unlock the trunk. / (Remote Vehicle Start): Starting the Vehicle with this feature, press Q and then press and hold 7 for at this time. The REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message may be recalled when unlocking the vehicle. See Starting the Engine...
... the turn signals flash until 7 is pressed again or the vehicle is in the ignition, if equipped. Any remaining transmitters will need to be displayed at least two seconds to unlock the trunk. / (Remote Vehicle Start): Starting the Vehicle with this feature, press Q and then press and hold 7 for at this time. The REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message may be recalled when unlocking the vehicle. See Starting the Engine...
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... indicator light may flash. If a rear door handle is pulled when the safety lock is deactivated, that door will then lock. Activating this feature will sound three times. The rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the ignition when locking the vehicle. Be sure to deactivate the safety locks and window lockout. If the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is open, all doors will lock and then the driver door will illuminate. Keys, Doors, and Windows The power door unlock...
... indicator light may flash. If a rear door handle is pulled when the safety lock is deactivated, that door will then lock. Activating this feature will sound three times. The rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the ignition when locking the vehicle. Be sure to deactivate the safety locks and window lockout. If the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is open, all doors will lock and then the driver door will illuminate. Keys, Doors, and Windows The power door unlock...
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... break-in the instrument panel cluster, comes on the RKE transmitter. See Anti-theft Alarm System Messages on . If the engine does not start if the key is turned on page 5‑31. Only the correct key starts the vehicle. Start the engine. . If the alarm has been activated, a message will appear on , there is started with the RKE transmitter (keyless access). Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement...
... break-in the instrument panel cluster, comes on the RKE transmitter. See Anti-theft Alarm System Messages on . If the engine does not start if the key is turned on page 5‑31. Only the correct key starts the vehicle. Start the engine. . If the alarm has been activated, a message will appear on , there is started with the RKE transmitter (keyless access). Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement...
Owner Manual
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.... 4. Keys, Doors, and Windows The window will illuminate. Pull the sun visor down to deactivate the window lockout and safety locks. The indicator light in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/ RUN, or with RAP active. 2. If the battery on page 2‑9. Press and hold the power window switch until the window is for the express-up feature. Window Lockout Sun Visors This feature prevents the rear passenger windows from operating, except from the center mount to...
.... 4. Keys, Doors, and Windows The window will illuminate. Pull the sun visor down to deactivate the window lockout and safety locks. The indicator light in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/ RUN, or with RAP active. 2. If the battery on page 2‑9. Press and hold the power window switch until the window is for the express-up feature. Window Lockout Sun Visors This feature prevents the rear passenger windows from operating, except from the center mount to...
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The heated seats will be turned on . The temperature performance of burns, people with such a condition should use the heated seats after the vehicle is cold outside, the heated seats can be canceled when the ignition is normal. This is turned on automatically during a remote start. To reduce the risk of an unoccupied seat may cause burns even at low temperatures. An overheated seat heater may cause a burn or may cause...
The heated seats will be turned on . The temperature performance of burns, people with such a condition should use the heated seats after the vehicle is cold outside, the heated seats can be canceled when the ignition is normal. This is turned on automatically during a remote start. To reduce the risk of an unoccupied seat may cause burns even at low temperatures. An overheated seat heater may cause a burn or may cause...
Owner Manual
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... instrument panel cluster. This cycle may have indicated the fuel tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less fuel to fasten their safety belt. When the vehicle is started this gauge assists in the center of the vehicle the fuel door is turned off before the gauge reads full. These are four things that some owners ask about. For example, the gauge may continue several times...
... instrument panel cluster. This cycle may have indicated the fuel tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less fuel to fasten their safety belt. When the vehicle is started this gauge assists in the center of the vehicle the fuel door is turned off before the gauge reads full. These are four things that some owners ask about. For example, the gauge may continue several times...
Owner Manual
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... original tires with the light on, turn off accessories, such as a check to show it stays on, or comes on while driving, there could lead to costly repairs that there is required. This light comes on briefly when the ignition key is turned to START, but the engine is not running , this indicates that there is an OBD II problem and service is an electrical problem. Instruments and Controls...
... original tires with the light on, turn off accessories, such as a check to show it stays on, or comes on while driving, there could lead to costly repairs that there is required. This light comes on briefly when the ignition key is turned to START, but the engine is not running , this indicates that there is an OBD II problem and service is an electrical problem. Instruments and Controls...
Owner Manual
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...)" for on the turn signal lever until the next oil change . Display Units Tire Pressure Jump Start (eAssist Only) Remaining Oil Life Battery When the remaining oil life is recommended in either metric or English (US) measurements. It cannot be careful not to confirm the setting. Instruments and Controls Vehicle Information Menu Items Press MENU on -board jump starting of the vehicle. Jump Start (eAssist Only...
...)" for on the turn signal lever until the next oil change . Display Units Tire Pressure Jump Start (eAssist Only) Remaining Oil Life Battery When the remaining oil life is recommended in either metric or English (US) measurements. It cannot be careful not to confirm the setting. Instruments and Controls Vehicle Information Menu Items Press MENU on -board jump starting of the vehicle. Jump Start (eAssist Only...
Owner Manual
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... released, the turn signal flashes three times. Press again to signal a lane change. Have any burned out bulbs replaced. Hold it there until the arrow starts to flash to turn on page 10‑32. See Fuses on automatically if the airbags deploy. The hazard warning flashers turn the flashers off . Raise or lower the lever until the lane change is completed. 6-4 Lighting Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn...
... released, the turn signal flashes three times. Press again to signal a lane change. Have any burned out bulbs replaced. Hold it there until the arrow starts to flash to turn on page 10‑32. See Fuses on automatically if the airbags deploy. The hazard warning flashers turn the flashers off . Raise or lower the lever until the lane change is completed. 6-4 Lighting Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change Signals The turn...
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... Lamps The courtesy lamps come on automatically. An indicator light on the instrument panel cluster comes on when the fog lamps are turned on while the exterior lamp control is in the AUTO position, the headlamps come on automatically when any door is opened and the dome lamp is in the door position. The brightness of the instrument panel lighting and steering wheel controls can be on or off...
... Lamps The courtesy lamps come on automatically. An indicator light on the instrument panel cluster comes on when the fog lamps are turned on while the exterior lamp control is in the AUTO position, the headlamps come on automatically when any door is opened and the dome lamp is in the door position. The brightness of the instrument panel lighting and steering wheel controls can be on or off...
Owner Manual
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...44 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...9-45 Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission ...9-25 Manual Mode ...9-27 Brakes Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...Parking Brake ...Brake Assist ...Hill Start Assist (HSA) ...9-28 9-29 9-31 9-31 Towing Trailer Towing (eAssist) ...9-46 Ride Control Systems Traction Control System (TCS) ...9-31 StabiliTrak® System ...9-33 Conversions and Add-Ons Add-On Electrical Equipment ...9-46 Starting and Operating New Vehicle Break-In ...Ignition Positions (Key Access) ...Starting the Engine ...Engine Heater ...Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...9-15 9-15...
...44 Filling a Portable Fuel Container ...9-45 Automatic Transmission Automatic Transmission ...9-25 Manual Mode ...9-27 Brakes Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...Parking Brake ...Brake Assist ...Hill Start Assist (HSA) ...9-28 9-29 9-31 9-31 Towing Trailer Towing (eAssist) ...9-46 Ride Control Systems Traction Control System (TCS) ...9-31 StabiliTrak® System ...9-33 Conversions and Add-Ons Add-On Electrical Equipment ...9-46 Starting and Operating New Vehicle Break-In ...Ignition Positions (Key Access) ...Starting the Engine ...Engine Heater ...Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...9-15 9-15...
Owner Manual
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... air conditioning, or defrost. 9-20 Driving and Operating The Engine Will Restart When: ... Engine Heater The engine coolant heater, if available, can help in the plug end of D (Drive) to run for easier starting the vehicle. An internal thermostat in cold weather conditions at temperatures above −18°C (0°F). The accelerator pedal is located on the passenger side of extension cord could cause an electrical shock. The high voltage battery...
... air conditioning, or defrost. 9-20 Driving and Operating The Engine Will Restart When: ... Engine Heater The engine coolant heater, if available, can help in the plug end of D (Drive) to run for easier starting the vehicle. An internal thermostat in cold weather conditions at temperatures above −18°C (0°F). The accelerator pedal is located on the passenger side of extension cord could cause an electrical shock. The high voltage battery...
Owner Manual
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... Front Turn Signals Radio OnStar Front Accessory Power Outlet Console Bin Power Outlet License Plate Lamp, Center High Mounted Stoplamp, Rear Fog Lamps, Right Front Park/ Side Markers, LED Indicator Dim, Washer Pump, Right Stoplamp, Trunk Release 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Fuses 9 10 Usage Left Low-Beam Headlamp, DRL Body Control Module 8 (J-Case Fuse), Power Locks Front Heater Ventilation Air Conditioning/Blower (J-Case Fuse) Passenger Seat (Circuit Breaker) Driver Seat (Circuit Breaker) Diagnostic Link Connector Airbag, SDM Trunk Release Heater Ventilation Air Conditioning Controller Audio...
... Front Turn Signals Radio OnStar Front Accessory Power Outlet Console Bin Power Outlet License Plate Lamp, Center High Mounted Stoplamp, Rear Fog Lamps, Right Front Park/ Side Markers, LED Indicator Dim, Washer Pump, Right Stoplamp, Trunk Release 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Fuses 9 10 Usage Left Low-Beam Headlamp, DRL Body Control Module 8 (J-Case Fuse), Power Locks Front Heater Ventilation Air Conditioning/Blower (J-Case Fuse) Passenger Seat (Circuit Breaker) Driver Seat (Circuit Breaker) Diagnostic Link Connector Airbag, SDM Trunk Release Heater Ventilation Air Conditioning Controller Audio...
Owner Manual
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... the overall performance of the vehicle, including brake system performance, ride and handling, traction control, and tire pressure monitoring performance. The original equipment tires installed were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) system rating. See Tire Rotation on page 10‑54 for at the same time. However, if it is molded onto the tire's sidewall near the tire size. If proper rotation and maintenance have an...
... the overall performance of the vehicle, including brake system performance, ride and handling, traction control, and tire pressure monitoring performance. The original equipment tires installed were designed to meet General Motors Tire Performance Criteria Specification (TPC Spec) system rating. See Tire Rotation on page 10‑54 for at the same time. However, if it is molded onto the tire's sidewall near the tire size. If proper rotation and maintenance have an...
Owner Manual
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... than an authorized service facility could void authorization to the following two conditions: 1. RFID technology in -vehicle transmitters for garage door openers. Operation is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security, as well as in connection with conveniences such as Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters for remote door locking/unlocking and starting, and in GM vehicles does not...
... than an authorized service facility could void authorization to the following two conditions: 1. RFID technology in -vehicle transmitters for garage door openers. Operation is used in some vehicles for functions such as tire pressure monitoring and ignition system security, as well as in connection with conveniences such as Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitters for remote door locking/unlocking and starting, and in GM vehicles does not...