2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU glove box

Universal Home Remote System......................2-46
Universal Home Remote System Operation......2-47
Storage Areas................................................2-50
Glove Box...................................................2-50
Cupholder(s)................................................2-50
Center Console Storage Area.........................2-50Map Pocket.................................................2-50
Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover
(MAXX)....................................................2-51
Table (MAXX)..............................................2-52
Convenience Net..........................................2-52
Sunroof.........................................................2-53
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Safe & Sound Plan

Advanced Automatic Crash Notication
Automatic Notication of Airbag Deployment
Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance
AccidentAssist
Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert
OnStar®Vehicle Diagnostics
OnStar®Hands-Free Calling
OnStar®Virtual Advisor
Directions & Connections®Plan

All Safe & Sound Plan Services
Driving Directions
RideAssist
Information and Convenience Services
OnStar®Hands-Free Calling
OnStar®Hands-Free Calling allows OnStar®subscribers
to make and receive calls using voice commands at
the touch of a button. Hands-Free Calling is fully
integrated into the vehicle, and may be used with
Pre-Paid Packages or linked to a cell phone through
OnStar
®Shared Minutes Plan. To nd out more, refer
to the OnStar®Owner’s Guide in the vehicle’s glove box,
visit www.onstar.com or www.onstar.ca, or speak with
an OnStar
®advisor by pressing the OnStar®button
or calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827).
OnStar®Virtual Advisor
Your vehicle may have Virtual Advisor. It is a feature
of OnStar®Hands-Free Calling that uses your minutes
to access weather, local traffic reports, and stock
quotes. By pressing the phone button and giving a
few simple voice commands, you can browse through
the various topics. Customize your information prole
at www.myonstar.com. See the OnStar
®Owner’s Guide
for more information.
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Reprogramming a Single Universal
Home Remote Button
To program a device to Universal Home Remote using
a Universal Home Remote button previously trained,
follow these steps:
1. Press and hold the desired Universal Home
Remote button. Do not release the button.
2. The indicator light will begin to ash after
20 seconds. While still holding the Universal
Home Remote button, proceed with Step 2 under
“Programming Universal Home Remote” shown
earlier in this section.
For additional information on Universal Home Remote,
seeCustomer Assistance Offices on page 7-4.
Storage Areas
Glove Box
To open, pull the handle down and pull the glove box
door down until it stops and is fully open.
Cupholder(s)
There is one cupholder located at the rear of the shift
lever and one is to the side of the shift lever.
Pull down the door on the back of the center console to
use the rear seat cupholders.
Center Console Storage Area
There is a storage compartment in the center console
area. To open the lower compartment, pull up on
the release at the front edge of the armrest. Your vehicle
may have an accessory power outlet inside of the
storage area. SeeAccessory Power Outlet(s) on
page 3-21for more information.
Map Pocket
Your vehicle may have storage pockets located on the
front edge of the seats, the door panels or the back
of the front seats.
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Side Window Outlets. SeeClimate Control System
on page 3-22.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
C. Cruise Controls (If Equipped). SeeCruise Control
on page 3-11.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-33.
E. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever. SeeWindshield
Wipers on page 3-9.
F. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions on page 2-23.
G. Hazard Warning Flasher. SeeHazard Warning
Flashers on page 3-6.
H. Center Air Outlets. SeeClimate Control System
on page 3-22.
I. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on page 3-54.
J. Climate Control System. SeeClimate Control
System on page 3-22.
K. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 2-50.
L. Side Air Outlets. SeeClimate Control System
on page 3-22.
M. Adjustable Pedal Buttons (If Equipped). See
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal on page 2-25.N. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. SeeInstrument
Panel Brightness on page 3-19.
O. Storage Compartment.
P. Fog Lamps (If Equipped). SeeFog Lamps on
page 3-18.
Q. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on page 5-11.
R. Parking Brake. SeeParking Brake on page 2-33.
S. Horn. SeeHorn on page 3-6.
T. Audio Steering Wheel Controls. SeeAudio Steering
Wheel Controls (Three Spoke) on page 3-105or
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (Four Spoke)
on page 3-106.
U. Accessory Power Outlet. SeeAccessory Power
Outlet(s) on page 3-21.
V. Shift Lever. SeeShifting Into Park (P) on page 2-34.
W. Center Console Storage Compartment. See
Center Console Storage Area on page 2-50.
X. Traction Control Button or Enhanced Traction
System Button (If Equipped). SeeTraction Control
System (TCS) on page 4-9 Enhanced Traction
System (ETS) on page 4-11.
Y. Rear Wiper/Washer Controls (If Equipped).
SeeWindshield Washer on page 3-10.
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Vehicle Identication
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)
This is the legal identier for your vehicle. It appears on
a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on
the driver’s side. You can see it if you look through the
windshield from outside your vehicle. The VIN also
appears on the Vehicle Certication and Service Parts
labels and the certicates of title and registration.
Engine Identication
The eighth character in the VIN is the engine code.
This code will help you identify your vehicle’s engine,
specications, and replacement parts.
Service Parts Identication Label
You will nd this label on the inside of the glove box.
It is very helpful if you ever need to order parts.
On this label, you will nd the following:
VIN
Model designation
Paint information
Production options and special equipment
Do not remove this label from the vehicle.
Electrical System
Add-On Electrical Equipment
Notice:Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle
unless you check with your dealer rst. Some
electrical equipment can damage your vehicle and
the damage wouldn’t be covered by your warranty.
Some add-on electrical equipment can keep other
components from working as they should.
Your vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical to your vehicle, seeServicing
Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-69.
SeeTowing a Trailer on page 4-42for more information
about add-on electrical equipment and towing a vehicle.
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Fuel (cont.)
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-7
Gage .........................................................3-46
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-5
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-5
Fuses...........................................................5-99
Engine Compartment Fuse Block.................5-102
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.......................5-100
Rear Compartment Fuse Block....................5-104
Windshield Wiper.........................................5-99
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-40
Fuel..........................................................3-46
Speedometer..............................................3-34
Tachometer.................................................3-34
Garage Door Opener.......................................2-46
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-5
Specications............................................... 5-5
Glove Box.....................................................2-50
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-5
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-7
Headlamp Wiring............................................5-99
Headlamps
Automatic Headlamp System.........................3-17
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-47
Daytime Running Lamps...............................3-16
Delayed.....................................................3-16
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-8
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-47
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking
Lamps ....................................................5-48
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
On Reminder..............................................3-16
Headlamps Off in Park (P)...............................3-16
Heated Seats................................................... 1-4
Heater...................................................3-22, 3-27
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-45
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-25
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-25
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-11
Horn ............................................................... 3-6
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-19
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Specications, Capacities...............................5-107
Speedometer..................................................3-34
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-24
Steering........................................................4-12
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.............3-105, 3-106
Steering Wheel, Tilt Wheel and Telescopic
Steering Column........................................... 3-6
Storage Areas
Center Console Storage Area........................2-50
Convenience Net.........................................2-52
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-50
Glove Box..................................................2-50
Map Pocket................................................2-50
Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover.........2-51
Table.........................................................2-52
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................4-32
Sun Visors.....................................................2-18
Sunroof.........................................................2-53
T
Table............................................................2-52
Tachometer....................................................3-34
Taillamps
Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps....5-50
TCS Active Light.............................................3-38
TCS Warning Light..........................................3-38
Telescopic Steering Column, Tilt Wheel................ 3-6Theft-Deterrent, Radio....................................3-105
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-18
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-18
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................2-20
PASS-Key®III+ Operation.............................2-21
Throttle, Adjustable..........................................2-25
Tilt Wheel and Telescopic Steering Column.......... 3-6
Tires.............................................................5-54
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..........................5-95
Buying New Tires........................................5-64
Chains.......................................................5-70
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-72
Cleaning....................................................5-95
Compact Spare Tire.....................................5-88
Different Size..............................................5-66
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-71
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-61
Inspection and Rotation................................5-63
Installing the Spare Tire................................5-76
Removing the Flat Tire.................................5-76
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...............5-73
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire
and Tools................................5-82, 5-84, 5-86
Tire Sidewall Labeling..................................5-56
Tire Terminology and Denitions....................5-58
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-66
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-68
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-68
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-64
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