2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU MAXX steering wheel

Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired
speed and then you apply the brake. This shuts off
the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it.
Once you are driving about 25 mph (40 km/h) or
more, press the RES+ button on your steering
wheel. The vehicle will go back to your chosen
speed and stay there.
Increasing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
There are two ways to go to a higher speed.
If the cruise control system is already
engaged, press the RES+ symbol.
Hold it there until you get up to the speed
you want, and then release the button.
To increase your speed in very small amounts,
press the RES+ symbol briey and then
release it. Each time you do this, your vehicle
will go about 1 mph (1.6 km/h) faster.
Reducing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
To reduce your speed while using cruise control:
Press and hold the set button on the
steering wheel until you reach the lower
speed you want, then release it.
To slow down in very small amounts, press
the set button on the steering wheel briey.
Each time you do this, you’ll go about
1 mph (1.6 km/h) slower.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using
Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed.
When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle
will slow down to the cruise speed you set earlier.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills
depends upon your speed, load and the steepness
of the hills. When going up steep hills, you may
have to step on the accelerator pedal to maintain
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Fog Lamps
If your vehicle has
this feature, the button
for the fog lamps
is located on the
instrument panel,
to the left of the
steering wheel.
If your vehicle has fog lamps, the ignition
must be on.
Push the button to turn the fog lamps on.
An indicator light in the button will glow when
the fog lamps are on. Push the button again
to turn the fog lamps off.
The fog lamps will turn off while the high-beam
headlamps are turned on.
Some localities have laws that require the
headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps.
Instrument Panel Brightness
The control for this
feature is located on
the instrument panel
to the left of the
steering wheel.
Turn the knob clockwise to brighten the lights or
counterclockwise to dim them.
Dome Lamp
The switch on this lamp has three positions.
The on position will turn on the lamp anytime.
The door position will turn on the lamp whenever
a door is opened. The off position will shut off
the lamp completely, even while a door is
opened. Your dome lamp may be equipped
with two rear reading lamps. SeeRear Reading
Lamps on page 185.
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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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Audio Steering Wheel Controls
(Three Spoke)
If your vehicle has
this feature, some
audio controls can
be adjusted at
the steering wheel.
They include the
following:
xw:Press the downxarrow to go to the
previous or to the next radio station and stay
there. The radio only seeks stations with a
strong signal that are in the selected band.
To scan stations, press and hold either the
down
xor upwarrow for two seconds until
SCAN displays and a beep sounds. The radio
goes to a station, plays for a few seconds,
then goes to the next station. Press either the
down
xor upwarrow again to stop scanning.When a CD is playing, press the down
xor
up
warrow to go to the previous track.
To scan the current CD, press and hold either
the down
xor upwarrow for more than
two seconds. The CD goes to the next track,
plays the rst 10 seconds, then goes to the next
track. Press either the down
xor upwarrow
again to stop scanning.
To scan all of the CDs loaded, press and hold
either the down
xor upwarrow for more
than four seconds. The CD goes to the next CD,
plays the rst 10 seconds of each track, then
goes to the next CD. Press either the down
xor
up
warrow again to stop scanning.
+−(Volume):Press the + (plus) or−(minus)
button to increase or to decrease the volume.
1–6 (Preset Pushbuttons):Press this button
to play stations that are programmed on the
radio preset pushbuttons. The radio only seeks
preset stations with a strong signal that are
in the selected band.
When a CD is playing in the six-disc CD changer,
press this button to go to the next available
CD, if multiple CDs are loaded.
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Audio Steering Wheel Controls
(Four Spoke)
If your vehicle has
this feature, some
audio controls can
be adjusted at
the steering wheel.
They include the
following:
xw(Seek):Press the downxor upwarrow
to go to the previous or to the next radio
station and stay there. The radio only seeks
stations with a strong signal that are in the
selected band.
To scan stations, press and hold either the
down
xor upwarrow 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 down
xor upwarrow
again to stop scanning.
When a CD is playing, press either the
down
xor upwarrow to go to the previous or
to the next track.
>(Mute):Press the>button to silence the
system. Press the
>button again, or any other
radio button, to turn the sound on.
BAND:Press this button to switch between FM1,
FM2, AM, or XM1 or XM2 (if equipped).
1–6 (Preset Pushbuttons):Press this button
to play stations that are programmed on the
radio preset pushbuttons. The radio only seeks
preset stations with a strong signal that are
in the selected band.
When a CD is playing in the six-disc CD changer,
press this button to go to the next available CD,
if multiple CDs are loaded.
+/−
x(Volume):Pull the + (plus) or−(minus)
xbutton to increase or to decrease the volume.
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Braking in Emergencies
At some time, nearly every driver gets into a
situation that requires hard braking.
If you have ABS, you can steer and brake at the
same time. However, if you do not have ABS,
your rst reaction — to hit the brake pedal
hard and hold it down — might be the wrong thing
to do. Your wheels can stop rolling. Once they
do, the vehicle cannot respond to your steering.
Momentum will carry it in whatever direction it
was headed when the wheels stopped rolling.
That could be off the road, into the very thing you
were trying to avoid, or into traffic.
If you do not have ABS, use a “squeeze” braking
technique. This will give you maximum braking
while maintaining steering control. You can do
this by pushing on the brake pedal with steadily
increasing pressure.In an emergency, you will probably want to
squeeze the brakes hard without locking the
wheels. If you hear or feel the wheels sliding,
ease off the brake pedal. This will help you
retain steering control. If you do have ABS, it is
different. SeeAnti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
on page 293.
In many emergencies, steering can help you
more than even the very best braking.
Traction Control System (TCS)
Your vehicle may have a Traction Control System
(TCS) that limits wheel spin. This is especially
useful in slippery road conditions. The system
operates only if it senses that one or both of
the front wheels are spinning or beginning to
lose traction. When this happens, the system
reduces engine power and may also upshift
the transmission to limit wheel spin. Also, the
traction control system activates the appropriate
corner brakes to gain even quicker control to
limit wheel spin.
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Steering
Electric Power Steering
If your vehicle has the electric power steering
system and the engine stalls while you are driving,
the power steering assist system will continue to
operate until you are able to stop your vehicle. If
you lose power steering assist because the electric
power steering system is not functioning, you can
steer, but it will take more effort.
If you turn the steering wheel in either direction
several times until it stops, or hold the steering
wheel in the stopped position for an extended
amount of time, you may notice a reduced amount
of power steering assist. The normal amount of
power steering assist should return shortly after
a few normal steering movements.
The electric power steering system does not
require regular maintenance. If you suspect
steering system problems, contact your
dealer/retailer for service repairs. SeeDIC
Warnings and Messages on page 222.
Hydraulic Power Steering
If your vehicle has the hydraulic power steering
system and you lose power steering assist
because the engine stops or the power steering
system is not functioning, you can steer, but it will
take much more effort.
Steering Tips
It is important to take curves at a reasonable
speed.
A lot of the “driver lost control” accidents
mentioned on the news happen on curves.
Here is why:
Experienced driver or beginner, each of us is
subject to the same laws of physics when driving
on curves. The traction of the tires against the
road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to
change its path when you turn the front wheels.
If there is no traction, inertia will keep the
vehicle going in the same direction. If you have
ever tried to steer a vehicle on wet ice, you
will understand this.
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