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2011 Malibu How Much Oil
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Owner's Manual - Page 1
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2011 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual M
In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-15 Performance and Maintenance ...1-20 Keys, Doors and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-2 Doors ...2-9 Vehicle ...
Owner's Manual - Page 3
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... vehicle. All Rights Reserved. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to , GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, MALIBU, and the MALIBU Emblem are options that may or may not be obtained from : On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français aupr...
Owner's Manual - Page 5
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...Controls ® $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps
j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid For more information on the vehicle and what...
Owner's Manual - Page 7
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... ...1-19
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control System (TCS) ...1-20 Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...1-20 Tire Pressure Monitor ...1-20 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ...1-21 Engine Oil Life System ...1-21 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) ...1-21 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...1-21 Roadside Assistance Program ...1-22 OnStar® ...1-23
Vehicle Features
Radio(s) ...Satellite...
Owner's Manual - Page 25
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... the status of the steering wheel.
Remove the cover to access and replace when not in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
Oil Life Reset Units RKE Lock and Unlock Feedback Door Lock and Unlock Settings Language
The DIC buttons are two accessory power outlets. One accessory power...
Owner's Manual - Page 27
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...to ON/RUN, with a jack and spare tire or a tire sealant and compressor kit. The "Oil Life Reset" message displays. 3. Turn the key to temporarily seal small punctures in the tread area ... Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑53.
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Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing ...
Owner's Manual - Page 36
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... drive the vehicle. See your dealer if you repeat the steps for remote starting.
The engine will not operate if any of the following.
. The oil pressure is inserted into the ignition switch and turned to LOCK/OFF.
. This feature allows your vehicle.
After entering the vehicle during a remote start button...
Owner's Manual - Page 115
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...Warning Light ...5-19 Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light ...5-20 Tire Pressure Light ...5-20 Engine Oil Pressure Light ...5-21 Security Light ...5-22 High-Beam On Light ...5-22 Cruise Control Light...
Vehicle Messages ...Brake System Messages ...Cruise Control Messages ...Door Ajar Messages ...Engine Oil Messages ...Engine Power Messages ...Fuel System Messages ...Key and Lock Messages ...Lamp ...
Owner's Manual - Page 135
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...serviced. See Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on have some other system problem. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can accompany the light. If the light comes on and stays on briefly as the engine is ... Steady This indicates that one or more information. See Tire Messages on oil and might have the vehicle serviced by the vehicle warranty. The engine can become so hot that it...
Owner's Manual - Page 138
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... per hour (mph). It alerts you to determine fuel range is an average of the oil's remaining useful life. The FUEL RANGE mode cannot be reset. This mode shows the instantaneous... information button until MPG (L/100 KM) INST displays. Average fuel economy is reset after an oil change . This mode shows the remaining distance you drive. FUEL RANGE Press the information button until...
Owner's Manual - Page 139
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...messages, a warning chime sounds when the message displays. See "How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System" under Engine Oil Life System on . Press the information button until LR ## PSI (kPa) ## RR displays...the Maintenance Schedule in either kilopascals (kPa) or pounds per square inch (psi). See Engine Oil on page 10‑9 and Scheduled Maintenance on page 5‑29 for the rear tires. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 140
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... may be reset separately.
See Parking Brake on page 11‑2 for more of the engine oil has expired and it should be changed. Engine Power Messages
ENG (Engine) PWR (Power) REDUCED...is low. Have the brake system serviced by your dealer for more information. Engine Oil Messages
CHANGE OIL SOON
This message displays when the life of the vehicle's doors are closed properly.
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Owner's Manual - Page 145
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... press and hold the reset button for more information. Instruments and Controls
Personalization Menu Modes
OIL LIFE RESET When this feature allows remote start to the next feature, press the information ... setting is displayed on the DIC. When REMOTE START appears on the second press. See "OIL LIFE" under Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑22 for at least one second...
Owner's Manual - Page 216
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... race the engine immediately after 5 to 10 seconds, especially in START for a few seconds or until the oil warms up to a maximum of time, by turning the ignition switch to P (Park) or N (Neutral... engine starts, let go of the key and accelerator.
Notice: Do not try , to allow the oil to let the cranking motor cool down. 2. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try, to warm...
Owner's Manual - Page 234
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... or higher, the engine needs service. Costly repairs caused by the vehicle warranty. To check the fuel availability, ask an auto club, or contact a major oil company that meet U.S. If heavy knocking is designed to meet California specifications. However, some gasolines contain only the minimum amount of improper fuel would not...
Owner's Manual - Page 235
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... must not be covered under Recommended Fuel on page 9‑35. Notice: This vehicle was not designed for gasoline that is available at every engine oil change, can use only the unleaded gasoline described under the vehicle warranty. Some gasolines that are not reformulated for those fuels. Do not use of...
Owner's Manual - Page 243
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.... Stop and have to pull a trailer are tight. It should never weigh more often when pulling a trailer. But even that are automatic transmission fluid, engine oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling system and brake system.
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
The cooling system may temporarily overheat during the trip.
Owner's Manual - Page 247
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... Materials Requirements ...Accessories and Modifications ...10-2 10-3 10-3 10-3
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your Own Service Work ...10-4 Hood ...10-5 Engine Compartment Overview ...10-6 Engine Oil ...10-9 Engine Oil Life System ...10-13 Automatic Transmission Fluid ...10-14 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ...10-14 Cooling System ...10-16 Engine Coolant ...10-16 Engine...
Owner's Manual - Page 253
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...D. J. H. See Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10‑14. See "When to Add Engine Oil" under Washer Fluid on page 10‑16. F. Battery on page 10‑9. I.
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Windshield...page 10‑23. Engine Coolant Surge Tank. See "Adding Washer Fluid" under Engine Oil on page 10‑26. Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir. C. See Cooling System on page 10‑...
Owner's Manual - Page 255
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... the proper viscosity grade. See Cooling System on page 10‑14. Engine Coolant Surge Tank. Pressure Cap. H. I. See "Checking the Fluid Level" under Engine Oil on page 10‑13. See Battery on page 10‑23. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See "Adding Washer Fluid" under Washer Fluid on page...
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