2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU MAXX rear view mirror

Seats and Restraint Systems
....................... 7
Front Seats
.............................................. 8
Rear Seats
............................................. 17
Safety Belts
............................................ 20
Child Restraints
...................................... 42
Airbag System
........................................ 72
Restraint System Check
......................... 90
Features and Controls
................................ 93
Keys
....................................................... 95
Doors and Locks
.................................. 104
Windows
............................................... 110
Theft-Deterrent Systems
....................... 113
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
..... 117
Mirrors
.................................................. 138
OnStar
®System
................................... 144Universal Home Remote System
.......... 148
Storage Areas
...................................... 160
Sunroof
................................................ 164
Instrument Panel
....................................... 165
Instrument Panel Overview
................... 168
Climate Controls
................................... 188
Warning Lights, Gages, and
Indicators
.......................................... 198
Driver Information Center (DIC)
............ 218
Audio System(s)
................................... 228
Driving Your Vehicle
................................. 287
Your Driving, the Road, and Your
Vehicle
.............................................. 288
Towing
................................................. 330
2007 Chevrolet Malibu Owner ManualM
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Mirrors......................................................... 138
Manual Rearview Mirror............................. 138
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar
®....... 138
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with OnStar
®and Compass................... 139
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with Compass........................................ 141
Outside Power Mirrors............................... 143
Outside Power Heated Mirrors................... 143
Outside Convex Mirror............................... 144
OnStar
®System.......................................... 144
Universal Home Remote System................ 148
System Identication.................................. 148
Universal Home Remote System............... 149
Universal Home Remote System Operation
(With One Triangular LED)...................... 149
Universal Home Remote System Operation
(With Three Round LED)......................... 153Storage Areas............................................. 160
Glove Box................................................. 160
Cupholder(s).............................................. 160
Center Console Storage Area.................... 160
Map Pocket............................................... 161
Rear Compartment Storage
Panel/Cover (MAXX).............................. 161
Table (MAXX)........................................... 163
Convenience Net....................................... 163
Sunroof....................................................... 164
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror
This mirror can be adjusted two ways. First, to
adjust the angle of the mirror, move the mirror
to a position that allows you to see out of the
back window. To adjust the height of the mirror,
adjust the support that connects the mirror to
the windshield.
To reduce glare from lights behind you, move
the lever toward you to the night position.
Manual Rearview Mirror with
OnStar
®
If your vehicle has this feature, this mirror has a
knob located at the bottom of the mirror. It is used
to change the mirror from day to night position.
To reduce glare from headlamps behind you while
driving at night, rotate the knob clockwise. For
daytime driving, turn the knob counterclockwise.
There are also three OnStar
®buttons located
at the bottom of the mirror face. See your dealer
for more information on the system and how
to subscribe to OnStar
®. SeeOnStar®System
on page 144for more information about the
services OnStar
®provides.
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Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with OnStar
®and Compass
Your vehicle may have an automatic dimming
rearview mirror with a compass and OnStar®
controls. For more information about OnStar®,
seeOnStar®System on page 144.
The automatic dimming feature turns on each time
the vehicle is started. To turn automatic dimming
off or on, press the left button below the mirror.
A green indicator light will be on when automatic
dimming is on.
There are also three OnStar
®buttons located at
the bottom of the mirror. See your dealer/retailer
for more information on the system and how
to subscribe to OnStar
®. SeeOnStar®System
on page 144for more information about the
service OnStar
®provides.
Compass Operation
Press the on/off button once to turn the compass
on or off.
When the ignition and the compass feature are
on, the compass will show two character boxes for
a few seconds. After a few seconds, the mirror
will display the current compass direction.
Compass Calibration
If after a few seconds the display does not show
a compass direction, (N for North for example),
there may be a strong magnetic eld interfering
with the compass. Such interference may be
caused by a magnetic antenna mount, note pad
holder, or similar object. If the letter C appears
in the compass window, the compass may need
to be reset or calibrated.
The mirror can be calibrated by driving the vehicle
in circles at 5 mph (8 km/h) or less until the
display reads a direction.
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Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
with Compass
Your vehicle may have an automatic dimming
rearview mirror with a compass. This feature
enables the mirror to sense nighttime glare
from vehicle headlamps from behind and
automatically dim to reduce the glare to a
safe level. The automatic dimming feature
turns on each time the vehicle is started.
O(On/Off):This is the on/off button for the
automatic dimming feature.
Automatic Dimming Mirror Operation
The automatic dimming mirror function is turned
on automatically each time the ignition is started.
To operate the automatic dimming mirror, do
the following:
1. Make sure the green indicator light, located
to the left of the on/off button, is on. If it’s
not, press the on/off button until the green
light comes on, indicating that the mirror is
in automatic dimming mode.2. Turn off the automatic dimming mirror function
by pressing the on/off button until the green
indicator light turns off.
Compass Operation
Y
:This is the on/off button for the compass
feature.
Press this button once to turn the compass on
or off.
When the ignition and the compass feature are
on, the compass will show two character boxes
for a few seconds. After a few seconds, the mirror
will display the current compass direction.
Compass Calibration
If after a few seconds the display does not show
a compass direction, (N for North for example),
there may be a strong magnetic eld interfering
with the compass. Such interference may be
caused by a magnetic antenna mount, note pad
holder, or similar object. If the letter C or CAL
appears in the compass window, the compass
may need to be reset or calibrated.
141

Driving at Night
Night driving is more dangerous than day driving.
One reason is that some drivers are likely to
be impaired — by alcohol or drugs, with night
vision problems, or by fatigue.
Here are some tips on night driving.
Drive defensively.
Do not drink and drive.
Adjust the inside rearview mirror to reduce
the glare from headlamps behind you.
Since you cannot see as well, you may need
to slow down and keep more space between
you and other vehicles.
Slow down, especially on higher speed roads.
Your vehicle’s headlamps can light up only
so much road ahead.
In remote areas, watch for animals.
If you are tired, pull off the road in a safe
place and rest.No one can see as well at night as in the daytime.
But as we get older these differences increase.
A 50-year-old driver may require at least twice as
much light to see the same thing at night as a
20-year-old.
What you do in the daytime can also affect your
night vision. For example, if you spend the
day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear
sunglasses. Your eyes will have less trouble
adjusting to night. But if you are driving, do not
wear sunglasses at night. They may cut down on
glare from headlamps, but they also make a
lot of things invisible.
You can be temporarily blinded by approaching
headlamps. It can take a second or two, or
even several seconds, for your eyes to re-adjust
to the dark. When you are faced with severe glare,
as from a driver who does not lower the high
beams, or a vehicle with misaimed headlamps,
slow down a little. Avoid staring directly into
the approaching headlamps.
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What can you do about highway hypnosis?
First, be aware that it can happen.
Then here are some tips:
Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated,
with a comfortably cool interior.
Keep your eyes moving. Scan the road
ahead and to the sides. Check your rearview
mirrors and your instruments frequently.
If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest,
service, or parking area and take a nap,
get some exercise, or both. For safety, treat
drowsiness on the highway as an emergency.
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or mountains is different
from driving in at or rolling terrain.
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Fuses Usage
HVAC
BLOWER HIGH
(Relay)Climate Control System
CLUSTER/
THEFTInstrument Panel Cluster, Theft
Deterrent System
ONSTAR OnStar
®System
NOT
INSTALLEDNot Used
AIRBAG (IGN) Airbag System
HVAC CTRL
(BATT)Climate Control System
PEDAL Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
WIPER SW Windshield Wiper/Washer Switch
IGN SENSOR Ignition Switch
STR/WHL
ILLUMSteering Wheel Controls
Backlighting
NOT
INSTALLEDNot Used
RADIO Audio System
INTERIOR
LIGHTSOverhead Lighting, Trunk/Cargo
Lighting
REAR WIPER Rear Wiper System/Washer Pump
HVAC CTRL
(IGN)Climate Control System
Fuses Usage
HVAC
BLOWERClimate Control System
DOOR LOCK Automatic Door Lock System
ROOF/HEAT
SEATSunroof, Heated Seats, Automatic
Dimming Rearview Mirror, Compass,
Rear Wiper/Washer System
POWER
WINDOWSPower Window Switch
NOT
INSTALLEDNot Used
NOT
INSTALLEDNot Used
AIRBAG
(BATT)Airbag System
FUSE PULLER Fuse Puller
SPARE FUSE
HOLDERSpare
SPARE FUSE
HOLDERSpare
SPARE FUSE
HOLDERSpare
SPARE FUSE
HOLDERSpare
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