2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU low beam

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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Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and
Parking Lamps
A. High-Beam Headlamp
B. Low-Beam Headlamp/DRL
C. Front Turn Signal/Parking LampTo replace one of these bulbs, do the following:
1. Open the hood. SeeHood Release on
page 352for more information.
2. Remove the two bolts attaching the headlamp
assembly to the vehicle.
3. Remove the headlamp assembly from the
vehicle by pulling it forward. Use care not
to scratch the vehicle with the lamp or
the lamp with the fender.
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Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb Number
Back-Up Lamp 921
Front Parking/
Turn Signal Lamp3157KX
License Plate Lamp *W5W, **168
Headlamps
High-Beam H9
Low-Beam/DRL H11
Stoplamp/Taillamp/
Turn Signal Lamp3057
* Malibu SS
**Malibu MAXX
For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact
your dealer/retailer.
Windshield Wiper Blade
Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for
wear and cracking. SeeScheduled Maintenance
on page 460.
To replace the wiper blade, do the following:
1. Pull the windshield wiper arm away from the
windshield.
2. Press the tab that holds the wiper blade to
the arm.
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Fuses Usage
6 Emission 1
7 Left Headlamp Low-Beam
8 Horn
9 Right Headlamp Low-Beam
10 Front Fog Lamps
11 Left Headlamp High-Beam
12 Right Headlamp High-Beam
13 Engine Control Module (BATT) (L4)
14 Windshield Wiper
15 Anti-lock Brake System
16 Engine Control Module (IGN 1) (L4)
17 Cooling Fan 1
18 Cooling Fan 2
19 Run Relay
20 IBCM 1
21 IBCM (R/C)
22 Rear Electrical Center 1
23 Rear Electrical Center 2
24 Anti-lock Brake SystemFuses Usage
25 IBCM 2
26 Starter
27 (DIODE) Windshield Wiper
41 Electric Power Steering
42 Transaxle Control Module
43 Ignition Module
44 Fuel Injectors
45 Rear Oxygen Sensors
46 (Resistor) Brake Lamp Diagnostic
47 Daytime Running Lamps
51 Engine Control Module (BATT) (V6)
Relays Usage
28 Cooling Fan 1
29 Cooling Fan Mode Series/Parallel
30 Cooling Fan 2
31 Starter
32 Run/Crank Ignition
33 Powertrain
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Relays Usage
34 Air Conditioning Clutch
35 High-Beam Headlamps
36 Front Fog Lamps
37 Horn
38 Low-Beam Headlamps
39 Windshield Wiper 1
40 Windshield Wiper 2
48 Daytime Running LampsRear Compartment Fuse Block
The rear compartment fuse block is located in the
trunk of the vehicle. Access the fuse block
through the trunk panel on the driver’s side of the
rear cargo area.
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G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.................... 211
Fuel......................................................... 217
Speedometer........................................... 200
Tachometer.............................................. 201
Garage Door Opener................................... 149
Gasoline
Octane..................................................... 346
Specications........................................... 347
Glove Box................................................... 160
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.......... 480
H
Hazard Warning Flashers............................ 170
Head Restraints............................................ 13
Headlamp Wiring......................................... 445
Headlamps
Bulb Replacement.................................... 389
Daytime Running Lamps.......................... 182
Delayed................................................... 182
Exterior Lamps......................................... 179
Flash-to-Pass........................................... 173Headlamps (cont.)
Halogen Bulbs......................................... 389
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and
Parking Lamps..................................... 390
High/Low Beam Changer......................... 172
On Reminder........................................... 181
Headlamps Off in Park (P).......................... 181
Heated Seats................................................ 10
Heater................................................188, 192
Highbeam On Light..................................... 216
High-Speed Operation, Tires........................ 407
Highway Hypnosis....................................... 314
Hill and Mountain Roads............................. 315
Hood
Checking Things Under............................ 352
Release................................................... 352
Horn............................................................ 170
How to Use This Manual................................ 3
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly............... 25
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Ignition Positions......................................... 118
Infants and Young Children, Restraints.......... 45
Ination - Tire Pressure............................... 406
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Light (cont.)
TCS Warning Light.................................. 209
Traction Control System Active................. 209
Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning................................................ 209
Lighting
Entry/Exit................................................. 185
Parade Dimming...................................... 185
Lights
Exterior Lamps......................................... 179
Flash-to-Pass........................................... 173
High/Low Beam Changer......................... 172
On Reminder........................................... 181
Loading Your Vehicle................................... 324
Lockout Protection....................................... 108
Locks
Delayed Locking...................................... 106
Door........................................................ 104
Lockout Protection................................... 108
Power Door............................................. 105
Programmable Automatic Door Locks....... 106
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 107
Loss of Control........................................... 304
Lumbar
Manual Controls.......................................... 9M
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services.................... 462
At Each Fuel Fill...................................... 464
At Least Once a Month............................ 465
At Least Once a Year.............................. 466
Introduction.............................................. 458
Maintenance Footnotes............................ 463
Maintenance Record................................ 472
Maintenance Requirements...................... 458
Normal Maintenance
Replacement Parts............................... 469
Owner Checks and Services.................... 464
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....... 468
Scheduled Maintenance........................... 460
Using....................................................... 458
Your Vehicle and the Environment............ 458
Malfunction Indicator Light........................... 212
Manual Lumbar Controls................................. 9
Manual Seats.................................................. 8
Map Pocket................................................. 161
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages................... 222
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