2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU MAXX Owners Manual

DIC Vehicle Personalization
The following personalization options may appear
on your vehicle’s audio display by pressing the
MENU button:
OIL LIFE RESET:When this option is displayed,
you can reset the engine oil life system.
To reset the system, seeEngine Oil Life
System on page 362.
UNITS:When UNITS appears on the display,
press the enter button to move between METRIC
or ENGLISH. When you have made your choice,
press the MENU button to record your selection.
The initial setting from the factory is English for
the United States and metric for Canada.
If you choose English, all information will be
displayed in English units.
If you choose metric, all information will be
displayed in metric units.The unit measurement will also change the trip
odometer, temperature, and average fuel
economy displays.
REMOTE START:If your vehicle has this
feature, the remote start option can be enabled
or disabled. When REMOTE START appears
on the display, press the enter button to move
between OFF and ON. When you have made
your choice, press the MENU button to record
your selection. The initial setting from the
factory is ON.
LOCK HORN:If your vehicle has Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE), this option which allows
the vehicle’s horn to chirp every time the
lock button on the RKE transmitter is pressed,
can be enabled or disabled. When LOCK HORN
appears on the display, press the enter button
to move between ON and OFF. When you have
made your choice, press the MENU button to
record your selection. The initial setting from
the factory is OFF.
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UNLOCK HORN:If your vehicle has Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE), this option which allows
the vehicle’s horn to chirp every time the unlock
button on the RKE transmitter is pressed, can
be enabled or disabled. When UNLOCK HORN
appears on the display, press the enter button
to move between ON and OFF. When you have
made your choice, press the MENU button to
record your selection. The initial setting from
the factory is OFF.
LIGHT FLASH:If your vehicle has Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE), this option which allows
the vehicle’s exterior perimeter lighting to
ash every time the lock, unlock, or trunk release
buttons on the RKE transmitter are pressed,
can be enabled or disabled. When LIGHT FLASH
appears on the display, press the enter button
to move between OFF and ON. When you have
made your choice, press the MENU button to
record your selection. The initial setting from
the factory is ON.DELAY LOCK:The delayed locking option, which
delays the actual locking of the vehicle, can be
enabled or disabled. When DELAY LOCK appears
on the display, press the enter button to move
between OFF and ON. When you have made your
choice, press the MENU button to record your
selection. The initial setting from the factory is ON.
AUTO UNLK (Unlock):The automatic door
unlocking option, which allows the vehicle
to automatically unlock certain doors can
be enabled or disabled. When AUTO UNLK
appears on the display, press the enter button
to move between ALL, DRIVER, or NONE.
When you have made your choice, press and
the MENU button to record your selection.
The initial setting from the factory is ALL.
SeeProgrammable Automatic Door Locks
on page 106for more information.
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UNLK (Unlock):This screen displays only if
DRIVER or ALL is selected for the AUTO UNLK
option. This option determines when the automatic
door unlocking will occur, when either the key is
turned to OFF or the vehicle is shifted into
PARK (P). When UNLK appears on the display,
press the enter button to move between KEY OFF
and SHIFT TO P (Park). When you have made
your choice, press the MENU button to record your
selection. The initial setting from the factory is
SHIFT TO P (Park). SeeProgrammable Automatic
Door Locks on page 106for more information.
EXT (Exterior) LIGHTS:If your vehicle has
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE), this option, which
allows the vehicle’s exterior perimeter lighting
to turn on each time the unlock button on the RKE
transmitter is pressed, can be enabled or disabled.
When EXT LIGHTS appears on the display, press
the enter button to move between ON and OFF.When you have made your choice, press the MENU
button to record your selection. The initial setting
from the factory is ON.
LANGUAGE:To select your choice of language,
press the enter button to move between the
optional languages.
The languages are ENGLISH, FRENCH,
SPANISH, and GERMAN.
Choosing a language will display all of the
information on the DIC in the desired language.
When you have made your choice, press the
MENU button for at least one second to record
your selection. The initial setting from the factory
is ENGLISH.
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Audio System(s)
Determine which radio your vehicle has and then
read the pages following to familiarize yourself
with its features.
Driving without distraction is a necessity for a
safer driving experience. SeeDefensive Driving
on page 288. By taking a few moments to read
this manual and get familiar with your vehicle’s
audio system, you can use it with less effort,
as well as take advantage of its features.
While your vehicle is parked, set up your audio
system by presetting your favorite radio stations,
setting the tone and adjusting the speakers.
Then, when driving conditions permit, you can
tune to your favorite stations using the presets
and steering wheel controls if the vehicle
has them.{CAUTION:
This system provides you with a far greater
access to audio stations and song listings.
Giving extended attention to entertainment
tasks while driving can cause a crash and
you or others can be injured or killed.
Always keep your eyes on the road and
your mind on the drive — avoid engaging
in extended searching while driving.
Keeping your mind on the drive is important for
safe driving. Here are some ways in which you
can help avoid distraction while driving.
While your vehicle is parked:
Familiarize yourself with all of its controls.
Familiarize yourself with its operation.
Set up your audio system by presetting
your favorite radio stations, setting the
tone, and adjusting the speakers.
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Then, when driving conditions permit, you
can tune to your favorite radio stations using
the presets and steering wheel controls if
the vehicle has them.
Notice:Before adding any sound equipment
to your vehicle, such as an audio system,
CD player, CB radio, mobile telephone,
or two-way radio, make sure that it can be
added by checking with your dealer/retailer.
Also, check federal rules covering mobile
radio and telephone units. If sound equipment
can be added, it is very important to do it
properly. Added sound equipment can interfere
with the operation of your vehicle’s engine,
radio, or other systems, and even damage
them. Your vehicle’s systems can interfere
with the operation of sound equipment that
has been added.
Your vehicle has a feature called Retained
Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, the audio
system can be played even after the ignition is
turned off. SeeRetained Accessory Power (RAP)
on page 119for more information.Setting the Time for Radios without
Radio Data Systems (RDS)
To set the hour, press the clock button.
The clock symbol displays and the hour ashes.
Turn the ADJ (adjust) knob to increase or to
decrease the hours. To set the minutes, press
the clock button again. The minutes ash.
Turn the ADJ knob to increase or to decrease
the minutes. The time can be set with the
ignition on or off.
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Setting the Time for Radios with
Radio Data Systems (RDS)
To set the hour, press the clock button. The clock
symbol displays and the hour ashes. Turn the
ADJ (adjust) knob to increase or to decrease the
hours. To set the minutes, press the clock
button again. The minutes. Turn the ADJ knob to
increase or to decrease the minutes. The time
can be set with the ignition on or off.
To synchronize the time with an FM station
broadcasting Radio Data System (RDS)
information, press and hold the clock button to
enter the clock set mode, then press and hold the
clock button for three seconds until UPDATED
displays. If the time is not available from the
station, NO UPDATE displays.
RDS time is broadcast once a minute. After tuning
to an RDS broadcast station, it can take a few
minutes for the time to update.
Radio with CD (Base Level)
Playing the Radio
O
(Power):Press theOknob to turn the system
on and off.
u(Volume):Turn theuknob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or to decrease
the volume.
United States shown, Canada similar
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DISP (Display):Press this knob to switch the
display between the time and the temperature or the
radio station frequency and the temperature. When
the ignition is off, press this knob to display the time.
To change the default on the display, press the
DISP knob until the desired option displays, then
hold the knob for two seconds. The radio produces a
beep and the selected display becomes the default.
Finding a Station
AM/FM/CD:Press this button to switch between
FM1, FM2, AM, and CD. The selection displays.
ADJ (Adjust):Turn this knob to select radio
stations.
SEEK
w/ SEEKx:Press the SEEK upwor
the SEEK down
xarrow to go to the previous
or to the next station and stay there.
To scan stations, press and hold either the
up SEEK
wor the SEEK downxarrow for
two seconds until a beep sounds. The radio
goes to a station, plays for a few seconds,
then goes to the next station. Press either the
SEEK up
wor the SEEK downxarrow again
to stop scanning.To scan preset stations, press and hold either
the SEEK up
wor the SEEK downxarrow
for more than four seconds until two beeps sound.
The radio goes to the rst preset station stored
on the pushbuttons, plays for a few seconds,
then goes to the next preset station. Press either
the SEEK up
wor the SEEK downxarrow
again to stop scanning presets.
The radio only seeks and scans stations with a
strong signal that are in the selected band.
Setting Preset Stations
Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and six AM),
can be programmed on the six numbered
pushbuttons, by performing the following steps:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press AM/FM/CD to select FM1, FM2, or AM.
3. Tune in the desired station.
4. Press and hold one of the six numbered
pushbuttons until a beep sounds. When
that numbered pushbutton is pressed, the
station that was set, returns.
5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
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Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
TONE /P/Q(Bass/Treble):To adjust the
bass or the treble, press and release the tone
button until BASS or TREB (treble) displays.
Turn the ADJ (adjust) knob to increase or
to decrease the tone. If a station is weak or
has static, decrease the treble.
To adjust bass or treble to the middle position,
select BASS or TREB. Then press and hold
the tone button for more than two seconds.
A beep sounds and the level adjusts to the
middle position.
To adjust the tone controls to the middle position,
rst exit tone by pressing another button, causing
the radio to perform that function, or by waiting
ve seconds until the default display returns.
Then press and hold the tone button for more
than two seconds until a beep sounds.
ALL CENTERED displays.
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
BAL / FADE /S(Balance/Fade):
To adjust the balance between the right and
the left speakers, press and release the balance
and fade button until BAL (balance) displays.
Turn the ADJ knob to move the sound toward
the right or the left speakers.
To adjust the fade between the front and the
rear speakers, press and release the balance and
fade button until FADE displays. Then turn the
ADJ knob to move the sound toward the front
or the rear speakers.
To adjust the balance or the fade to the middle
position, select BAL or FADE. Then press and
hold the balance and fade button for more
than two seconds. A beep sounds and the level
adjusts to the middle position.
To adjust the speaker controls to the middle
position, rst exit balance and fade by pressing
another button, causing the radio to perform that
function, or by waiting ve seconds until the default
display returns. Then press and hold the balance
and fade button for more than two seconds until
a beep sounds. ALL CENTERED displays.
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