2007 CHEVROLET MALIBU instrument panel

Electronic Range Select Mode
This feature allows you
to limit higher gears by
selecting a maximum
gear range when
the shift lever is in
LOW (L). The button
for this mode is located
on the left of the
shift lever knob.
When the shift lever is rst moved into LOW (L),
the display in the instrument panel shows L3.
Press the minus (−) end of the button on the shift
lever once for L2 and once more for L1. Press
the plus (+) end of the button once each to return
to L2, L3 and L4. The shift lever must be moved
back to DRIVE (D) to turn off the electronic range
select mode.L4 (LOW 4):This position does not limit gears,
but provides more engine braking, and lower
fuel economy, than DRIVE (D). The actual gear is
determined by throttle and vehicle speed.
L3 (LOW 3/DRIVE 3):This position prevents
fourth gear operation. Actual gear is determined
by throttle and vehicle speed.
L2 (LOW 2/DRIVE 2):This position prevents
third and fourth gear operation. Actual gear
is determined by throttle and vehicle speed. If you
shift from L3 to L2 at vehicle speeds exceeding
80 mph (110 km/h), the transaxle will not shift into
L2 gear until the vehicle is going slow enough.
L1 (LOW 1/DRIVE 1):This position prevents L2,
L3, and L4 gear operation. If you shift from L2
to the L1 position at vehicle speeds exceeding
40 mph (65 km/h), the transaxle will not shift into
L1 gear until the vehicle is going slow enough.
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When the shift lever is rst moved into MANUAL
MODE (M), the display on the instrument panel
cluster shows M1, M2, M3, M4. Position M for the
manual mode and a number representing the
gear the transaxle is in. Press the minus (−) end
of the button on the shift lever to downshift.
Press the plus (+) end of the button to upshift.
The shift lever must be moved back to DRIVE (D)
to turn off the manual mode and return to fully
automatic shifting.
While using the Driver Shift Control (DSC) feature
the vehicle will have rmer shifting and increased
performance. You can use this for sport driving
or when climbing hills to stay in gear longer or to
downshift for more power or engine braking.
The transaxle will only allow you to shift into gears
appropriate for the vehicle speed and engine
revolutions per minute (RPM). The transaxle will
not automatically shift to the next higher gear if the
engine RPM is too high.
When coming to a stop in the manual mode, the
vehicle will automatically downshift to the proper
gear based on speed. Upon acceleration you will
need to manually upshift to the desired gear.Second Gear Start Feature
When accelerating your vehicle from a stop in
snowy and icy conditions, you may want to shift
the gear select tap switch into Second gear.
A higher gear allows you to gain more traction on
slippery surfaces.
With the DSC feature, the vehicle can be set to
pull away in Second gear.
1. Move the shift lever from DRIVE (D) into the
MANUAL MODE (M).
2. With the vehicle stopped, press (+) end of the
button to select Second gear. The vehicle will
start from a stop position in Second gear.
3. Once moving select the desired drive gear.
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Instrument Panel Overview........................ 168
Hazard Warning Flashers.......................... 170
Other Warning Devices............................. 170
Horn.......................................................... 170
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel............ 170
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever.................. 171
Turn and Lane-Change Signals................. 172
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.......... 172
Flash-to-Pass............................................ 173
Windshield Wipers..................................... 173
Windshield Washer.................................... 174
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
(MAXX Model)....................................... 175
Cruise Control........................................... 176
Exterior Lamps.......................................... 179
Headlamps on Reminder........................... 181
Headlamps Off in PARK (P)...................... 181
Delayed Headlamps.................................. 182
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................. 182
Automatic Headlamp System..................... 183
Fog Lamps................................................ 184
Instrument Panel Brightness...................... 184
Dome Lamp.............................................. 184
Entry/Exit Lighting...................................... 185Parade Dimming........................................ 185
Front Reading Lamps................................ 185
Rear Reading Lamps................................ 185
Trunk Lamp............................................... 185
Cargo Lamp.............................................. 186
Battery Run-Down Protection..................... 186
Accessory Power Outlet(s)........................ 186
Cigarette Lighter........................................ 187
Climate Controls......................................... 188
Climate Control System............................. 188
Automatic Climate Control System............. 192
Outlet Adjustment...................................... 197
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators..... 198
Instrument Panel Cluster........................... 198
Speedometer and Odometer...................... 200
Trip Odometer........................................... 200
Tachometer............................................... 201
Safety Belt Reminder Light........................ 201
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light....... 202
Airbag Readiness Light............................. 202
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............. 203
Charging System Light.............................. 206
Brake System Warning Light..................... 206
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...... 208
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light........................................ 209
Traction Control System Active Light......... 209
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light.... 210
Enhanced Traction System Active Light....... 210
Engine Coolant Temperature
Warning Light........................................ 211
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage............ 211
Malfunction Indicator Lamp........................ 212
Oil Pressure Light..................................... 215
Security Light............................................ 216
Cruise Control Light.................................. 216
Highbeam On Light................................... 216
Fuel Gage................................................. 217
Driver Information Center (DIC).................. 218
DIC Operation and Displays...................... 218
DIC Warnings and Messages.................... 222
DIC Vehicle Personalization....................... 225
Audio System(s)......................................... 228
Setting the Time for Radios without
Radio Data Systems (RDS).................... 229
Setting the Time for Radios with
Radio Data Systems (RDS).................... 230Radio with CD (Base Level)...................... 230
Radio with CD (Uplevel)............................ 236
Radio with Six-Disc CD............................. 246
XM Radio Messages................................. 259
Rear Seat Entertainment System............... 261
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
(Without Entertainment System)............. 278
Rear Seat Audio (RSA)
(With Entertainment System).................. 280
Theft-Deterrent Feature............................. 281
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
(Three Spoke)........................................ 282
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
(Four Spoke).......................................... 283
Radio Reception........................................ 284
Care of Your CDs and DVDs.................... 285
Care of the CD and DVD Player............... 285
Fixed Mast Antenna (MAXX Only)............. 285
Backglass Antenna (Sedan Only).............. 286
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System....... 286
Section 3 Instrument Panel
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Instrument Panel Overview
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Side Window Outlets. SeeClimate Control
System on page 188.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. SeeTurn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 171.
C. Cruise Controls (If Equipped). SeeCruise
Control on page 176.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster. SeeInstrument
Panel Cluster on page 198.
E. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever. See
Windshield Wipers on page 173.
F. Ignition Switch. SeeIgnition Positions
on page 118.
G. Hazard Warning Flasher. SeeHazard
Warning Flashers on page 170.
H. Passenger Sensing System. SeePassenger
Sensing System on page 82.
I. Center Air Outlets. SeeClimate Control
System on page 188.
J. Audio System. SeeAudio System(s) on
page 228.
K. Climate Control System. SeeClimate
Control System on page 188.L. Glove Box. SeeGlove Box on page 160.
M. Side Air Outlets. SeeClimate Control
System on page 188.
N. Adjustable Pedal Buttons (If Equipped).
SeeAdjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal
on page 121.
O. Instrument Panel Brightness Control. See
Instrument Panel Brightness on page 184.
P. Storage Compartment.
Q. Fog Lamps (If Equipped). SeeFog Lamps
on page 184.
R. Hood Release. SeeHood Release on
page 352.
S. Parking Brake. SeeParking Brake on
page 132.
T. Horn. SeeHorn on page 170.
U. Audio Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped).
SeeAudio Steering Wheel Controls
(Three Spoke) on page 282orAudio Steering
Wheel Controls (Four Spoke) on page 283.
V. Accessory Power Outlet. SeeAccessory
Power Outlet(s) on page 186.
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W. Shift Lever. SeeShifting Into Park (P)
on page 132.
X. Center Console Storage Compartment. See
Center Console Storage Area on page 160.
Y. Traction Control Button or Enhanced Traction
System Button (If Equipped). SeeTraction
Control System (TCS) on page 295 Enhanced
Traction System (ETS) on page 297.
Z. Rear Wiper/Washer Controls (If Equipped).
SeeWindshield Washer on page 174.
Hazard Warning Flashers
The hazard warning ashers let you warn the police
and others that you have a problem. The front and
rear turn signal lamps will ash on and off.
The hazard warning
asher button is located
in the center of the
instrument panel.Press the button to make the front and rear turn
signal lamps ash on and off. Press the button
again to turn the ashers off.
While the hazard warning ashers are on, the turn
signals do not work.
The hazard warning ashers work no matter what
position the key is in, and even if the key is not
in the ignition switch.
Other Warning Devices
If you carry reective triangles, you can set them
up at the side of the road about 300 feet (100 m)
behind your vehicle.
Horn
Press near or on the horn symbols on the steering
wheel pad to sound the horn.
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
A tilt and telescope wheel lets you adjust the
steering wheel before you drive. The steering wheel
can be raised to the highest level to give your legs
more room when you enter and exit the vehicle.
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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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