2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU MAXX ignition

Turn and Lane-Change Signals
The turn signal has two upward (for right) and
two downward (for left) positions. These positions
allow you to signal a turn or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up
or down to the latched position. When the turn is
nished, the lever will return automatically.
An arrow on the
instrument panel
cluster will ash in
the direction of the
turn or lane change.
To signal a lane change, just raise or lower
the lever until the arrow starts to ash. Hold it
there until you complete your lane change.
The lever will return by itself when you release it.
A warning chime signal will come on if you have left
your turn signal on for more than 2/3 mile (1 km).As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the
arrows ash rapidly, a signal bulb may be burned
out and other drivers won’t see your turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the arrows don’t go on at all when
you signal a turn, check for burned-out bulbs and
then check the fuse. SeeFuses on page 446.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
To change the headlamps from low beam to
high beam, push the turn signal/multifunction lever
away from you.
When the high beams
are on, a light on the
instrument panel cluster
also will be on if the
ignition is in ON.
To change the headlamps from high beam to low
beam, pull the turn signal lever toward you.
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your speed. When going downhill, you may have
to brake or shift to a lower gear to keep your
speed down. Of course, applying the brake takes
you out of cruise control. Many drivers nd this
to be too much trouble and do not use cruise
control on steep hills.
Ending Cruise Control
There are three ways to disengage the
cruise control:
Step lightly on the brake pedal; when cruise
control disengages, the cruise symbol in the
instrument panel cluster will go out.
Press the on/off button, this will turn off the
cruise control system.
Press the cancel button. When cruise control
disengages, the cruise symbol in the
instrument panel cluster will go out.
Erasing Speed Memory
When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition,
your cruise control set speed memory is erased.
Exterior Lamps
The lever on the left side of the steering column
operates the exterior lamps.
The exterior lamp switch has the following four
positions:
2(Headlamps):This position turns on the
headlamps, parking lamps, and taillamps.
;(Parking Lamps):This position turns on
the parking lamps and taillamps only.
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AUTO (Automatic Headlamp System):
This position automatically turns on the
Daytime Running Lamps during daytime,
and the headlamps, parking lamps, and
taillamps at night.
P(Off/On):This position is the momentary
Off/On switch for the Automatic Headlamp
System. In Canada, this only works when
the vehicle is in PARK (P).When operating in AUTO, a momentary turn
of the switch to off/on will turn off the Automatic
Headlamp System. Turn the switch to off/on again
will turn the Automatic Headlamp System back
on. The Automatic Headlamp System is always
turned on at the beginning of an ignition cycle.
The following charts show the condition of the
vehicle’s exterior lamps when the transaxle is not in
PARK (P) and the switch is moved to each position:
United States Exterior Lamp Positions for Daytime
LampsPAUTO;2
Headlamp OFF DRL Mode OFF ON
Parking Lamp OFF OFF ON ON
Taillamp OFF OFF ON ON
United States Exterior Lamp Positions for Nighttime
LampsPAUTO;2
Headlamp OFF ON OFF ON
Parking Lamp OFF ON ON ON
Taillamp OFF ON ON ON
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Canadian Exterior Lamp Positions for Daytime
LampsPAUTO;2
Headlamp DRL Mode DRL Mode DRL Mode ON
Parking Lamp OFF OFF ON ON
Taillamp OFF OFF ON ON
Canadian Exterior Lamp Positions for Nighttime
LampsPAUTO;2
Headlamp ON ON ON ON
Parking Lamp ON ON ON ON
Taillamp ON ON ON ON
Headlamps on Reminder
If you open the driver’s door and turn off the
ignition while leaving the lamps on, you will
hear a warning chime.
Headlamps Off in PARK (P)
This feature works when the ignition is ON and
it is dark outside. To turn the headlamps off when
it is dark outside but keep other exterior lights on,turn the exterior lamp control to the parking lamp
position. In this position, the parking lamps,
sidemarker lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps
and instrument panel lights are on, but the
headlamps are off.
To turn on the headlamps along with the other
lamps when it is dark outside, turn the exterior
lamp control to the AUTO or headlamp position.
This feature will not work for Canadian vehicles.
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Delayed Headlamps
The delayed headlamps feature will continue to
illuminate the headlamps for 20 seconds after the
key is turned to off at night. Then the headlamps
will automatically turn off.
To override the 20 second delayed headlamp
feature while it is active turn the switch at the
end of the turn signal/multifunction lever to
the off/on position.
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it
easier for others to see the front of your vehicle
during the day. DRL can be helpful in many
different driving conditions, but they can be
especially helpful in the short periods after
dawn and before sunset. Fully functional
daytime running lamps are required on all
vehicles rst sold in Canada.The DRL system will turn your low-beam
headlamps on at a reduced brightness when
the following conditions are met:
The ignition is on.
The exterior lamp control is turned to
AUTO. In addition, Canadian vehicles
DRL will also turn on if you have turned
on the parking lamps.
The light sensor detects daytime light.
See the end of this section for more
information on the light sensor.
The shift lever is not in PARK (P).
While the DRL system is on, the taillamps,
sidemarker lamps, and instrument panel lights
will not be illuminated.
The DRL system will be off any time your
vehicle is in PARK (P). The DRL system on
U.S. vehicles can also be turned off by using
the off/on switch for one ignition cycle.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the
regular headlamp system when you need it.
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Light Sensor
Your vehicle has a light sensor on top of the
instrument panel. Make sure it is not covered
or the headlamps may remain on when you
do not need them. The light sensor for the
DRL and Automatic Headlamp features is
located on top of the instrument panel.
The automatic headlamp system may be on
when driving through a parking garage, heavy
outcast weather, or a tunnel. This is normal.
Automatic Headlamp System
When it is dark enough outside, the automatic
headlamp system turns on the headlamps at
the normal brightness along with other lamps
such as the taillamps, sidemarker, parking lamps,
and the instrument panel lights. The radio lights
will also be dim.
Your vehicle has a light sensor on top of the
instrument panel that controls the automatic
headlamp system. Make sure it is not covered
or the automatic headlamp system will be on
when it is not needed.There is a delay in the transition between the
daytime and nighttime operation of the DRL
and the automatic headlamp systems so that
driving under bridges or bright overhead street
lights does not affect the system. The DRL
and automatic headlamp systems will only be
affected when the light sensor sees a change
in lighting lasting longer than this delay.
If you start your vehicle in a dark garage,
the automatic headlamp system comes on
immediately. Once you leave the garage, it takes
about one minute for the automatic headlamp
system to change to DRL if it is light outside.
During that delay, the instrument panel cluster may
not be as bright as usual. Make sure the instrument
panel brightness control is in the full bright position.
See “Instrument Panel Brightness Control” under
Instrument Panel Brightness on page 184.
To idle your vehicle with the automatic headlamp
system off, turn the ignition on and set the exterior
light switch to the off/on position. For Canadian
vehicles, the transaxle must stay in PARK (P) for
this function.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the
regular headlamps when they are needed.
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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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Entry/Exit Lighting
When you open any door, the lamps inside of
your vehicle will go on. These lamps will fade
out 20 seconds after the last door is closed,
or when the ignition is turned on after all doors
have been closed. These lamps will also go
on when you press the trunk release button,
the unlock button or the panic button on the
remote keyless entry transmitter.
The lamps inside of your vehicle will turn on
for about 10 seconds after your key is removed
from the ignition to provide an illuminated exit.
Parade Dimming
Parade dimming is a separate lighting mode
of operation that is activated if the park lamps
are turned on during the day. Usually when
the park lamps are turned on during the day,
the display’s illumination and LEDs become lower
and the backlighting is activated. To avoid this
condition, backlighting is turned off, and the
displays and LEDs are set to a high predetermined
intensity when daylight conditions are detected
to enhance the display’s visibility during daytime.
Front Reading Lamps
Push the lens to turn the reading lamps on and
off. The reading lamps will turn on when the door
is open if the dome lamp is in the door position.
The reading lamps will also turn on with the
dome lamp switch in the on position. The lamps
will not turn on if the door is open and the
dome lamp is in the off position.
Rear Reading Lamps
The vehicle’s dome lamp may have two reading
lamps. The reading lamps turn on and off by
pushing on the lens.
Trunk Lamp
The trunk lamp comes on when you open
your trunk.
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