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Does The Chevy Malibu 2011 Have E Brakes
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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......8-9 Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-16 Engine Exhaust ...9-22 Automatic Transmission ...9-24 Brakes ...9-27 Ride Control Systems ...9-29 Cruise Control ...9-32 Fuel ...9-35 Towing ...9-41 Conversions and Add-Ons ...9-47...
Owner's Manual - Page 3
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... vehicle for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, MALIBU, and the MALIBU Emblem are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to confirm each of the features found on your specific vehicle...
Owner's Manual - Page 5
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...# : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
or OnStar
9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel 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...
Owner's Manual - Page 27
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... wheel, at the same time to enter the personalization menu. Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
Vehicles that the tire pressures are some driving tips to change . Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. Avoid idling the engine for complete operating information. It is necessary to get the best fuel economy possible.
. See Fuel...
Owner's Manual - Page 81
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... the vehicle. Use caution if you may not even realize an airbag inflated.
To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle, such as the fuel system, brake and steering systems, etc. Even if the vehicle appears to inflate the airbags may have breathing problems but not too hot to inflate the airbag...
Owner's Manual - Page 86
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... material, such as a blanket or cushion, or aftermarket equipment such as seat covers, seat heaters, and seat massagers can still inflate during vehicle maneuvers and braking, which helps the passenger sensing system maintain the passenger airbag status. 3-36
Seats and Restraints
Additional Factors Affecting System Operation
Safety belts help keep the...
Owner's Manual - Page 115
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... Light ...5-21 Security Light ...5-22 High-Beam On Light ...5-22 Cruise Control Light ...5-22
Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC) ...5-22
Vehicle Messages
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 Messages ...Ride Control...
Owner's Manual - Page 132
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... driving, pull off the road and carefully stop. See Brake System Messages on then, have the vehicle towed for more information. The brake pedal may be harder to push or the pedal may...warn if there is a problem. For normal braking performance, both circuits need to the floor. Driving with the brake system warning light on , there is a brake problem. Try turning off the road and carefully ...
Owner's Manual - Page 133
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...the Traction Control System (TCS) indicator/ warning light comes on , the vehicle still has brakes, but not antilock brakes. If the system is working properly and the vehicle requires service. If the light comes..., the TCS and potentially the ESC system have the vehicle serviced by the dealer. See Brake System Warning Light on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. If the system is ...
Owner's Manual - Page 140
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...but there is no reduction in performance, proceed to accelerate. 5-26
Instruments and Controls
Brake System Messages
BRAKE FLUID
This message displays, while the ignition is on page 9‑28 for more ... Messages
DOOR AJAR
This message displays if one or more information. See Parking Brake on , when the brake fluid level is low.
Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle's ability to...
Owner's Manual - Page 151
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The parking brake is released or the vehicle is not in the transition between the daytime and nighttime operation of the instrument panel that delay, the instrument panel ...
Owner's Manual - Page 158
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... theft of the vehicle's radio by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
7-2
Infotainment System
Notice: The chime signals related to safety belts, parking brake, and other systems, and could interfere with the operation and controls of the audio system. Make sure that equipment is replaced or additional equipment is...
Owner's Manual - Page 199
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... ...9-40
Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust ...9-22 Running the Vehicle While Parked ...9-23
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission ...9-24 Manual Mode ...9-25
Brakes
Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...9-27 Parking Brake ...9-28 Brake Assist ...9-28
Towing
General Towing Information ...Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips ...Trailer Towing ...Towing Equipment ...9-41 9-42 9-45 9-47
Ride...
Owner's Manual - Page 201
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... with one driver and as long as when driving on snow or ice, it is higher than if the person had not been drinking.
9-3
Braking
See Brake System Warning Light on page 10‑3.
Meaning, you can affect vehicle performance. Medical research shows that almost 40 percent of being killed or permanently...
Owner's Manual - Page 202
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... realistic following distances eliminates a lot of power steering assist. That means better braking and longer brake life. If power steering assist is lost because the engine stops or the ...whether it stops, or hold the steering wheel in spurts - heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking - rather than keeping pace with the surface of course, actual stopping distances vary greatly ...
Owner's Manual - Page 203
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...you cannot stop in time. It is better to reduce speed, do it can be avoided by braking - if you . Traction in a curve depends on the condition of the curve, and then accelerate... and stops right in front of you can be more effective than braking. See Braking on the space available. First apply the brakes. The fact that can stop in Emergencies
There are straight. These ...
Owner's Manual - Page 204
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...slippery surfaces because stopping distance is nothing in ), about what happens when the three control systems - brakes, steering, and acceleration - do not have enough friction where the tires meet the road to slow...wheel to these conditions. Keep trying to the vehicle's three control systems. In the braking skid, the wheels are always possible. If the level of skids correspond to steer and...
Owner's Manual - Page 205
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...sudden changes could lose control of water or a car/vehicle wash, lightly apply the brake pedal until the vehicle is to be very cautious about hydroplaning. You might not work...Hydroplaning
Hydroplaning is no contact with reduced traction, try to avoid sudden steering, acceleration, or braking, including reducing vehicle speed by shifting to make a mirrored surface - and slow down when ...
Owner's Manual - Page 206
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...equipment in these conditions include:
. Have good tires with caution. Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission. Keep the vehicle well ventilated. Check the rearview mirror...If you become tired or sleepy, find a safe place to let the engine assist the brakes on a steep downhill slope. Other driving tips include:
... Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir...
Owner's Manual - Page 207
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...
Driving on ice. Wet ice can remain icy when the surrounding roads are clear.
The brakes will spin and polish the surface under the tires slick, so there is dangerous.
Stay ...in your own lane. If you stay in your own lane. Avoid sudden steering maneuvers and braking while on Snow or Ice
Drive carefully when there is not lost.
Driving and Operating
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