2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU steering

Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identied below by name, part
number, or specication can be obtained from your
dealer/retailer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certied for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. To determine the
proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, seeEngine Oil on
page 5-21.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water and use only DEX-COOL
®
Coolant. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 5-29.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 88862806,
in Canada 88862807).
Windshield
WasherOptikleen
®Washer Solvent.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Hydraulic
Power Steering
System
(if equipped)GM Power Steering Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 89021184,
in Canada 89021186).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
®-VI Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474).
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary
Latch, Pivots,
Spring
Anchor, and
Release PawlLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346293,
in Canada 992723) or lubricant
meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood and Door
HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 109435474).
Weatherstrip
ConditioningWeatherstrip Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 3634770,
in Canada 10953518) or
Dielectric Silicone Grease
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345579,
in Canada 992887).
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Reporting Safety Defects to the
Canadian Government
If you live in Canada, and you believe that your
vehicle has a safety defect, notify Transport Canada
immediately, in addition to notifying General Motors of
Canada Limited. Call them at 1-800-333-0510 or write to:
Transport Canada
Road Safety Branch
2780 Sheffield Road
Ottawa, Ontario K1B 3V9
Reporting Safety Defects to
General Motors
In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in
a situation like this, please notify General Motors.
Call 1-800-222-1020, or write:
Chevrolet Motor Division
Chevrolet Customer Assistance Center
P.O. Box 33170
Detroit, MI 48232-5170
In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777 (English) or
1-800-263-7854 (French), or write:
General Motors of Canada Limited
Customer Communication Centre, CA1-163-005
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7
Service Publications Ordering
Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair
information on engines, transmission, axle suspension,
brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc.
Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins give additional technical service
information needed to knowledgeably service
General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin
contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and
service of your vehicle.
Owner Information
Owner publications are written specically for owners
and intended to provide basic operational information
about the vehicle. The owner manual includes the
Maintenance Schedule for all models.
In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner Manual, and
Warranty Booklet.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee
Without Portfolio: Owner Manual only.
RETAIL SELL PRICE: $25.00 (U.S.) plus processing fee
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Accessories and Modications............................ 5-3
Accessory Power............................................2-23
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-18
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle.......................................................1-72
Additional Required Services, Scheduled
Maintenance................................................. 6-6
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-7
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-98
Adjustment
Chime Level...............................................3-92
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-26
Air Conditioning..............................................3-20
Airbag
Readiness Light..........................................3-31
Airbag System................................................1-58
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle...................................................1-72
How Does an Airbag Restrain?......................1-64
Passenger Sensing System...........................1-66
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..........1-71
What Makes an Airbag Inate?......................1-64
What Will You See After an Airbag Inates?........1-64
When Should an Airbag Inate?....................1-63
Where Are the Airbags?...............................1-60
Airbags
Passenger Status Indicator...........................3-32Antenna
Backglass...................................................3-92
Antenna, XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna
System......................................................3-92
Antilock Brake System (ABS)............................. 4-5
Warning Light.............................................3-35
Appearance Care
Aluminum Wheels........................................5-95
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-93
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-97
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses....................5-94
Fabric/Carpet..............................................5-91
Finish Care.................................................5-94
Finish Damage............................................5-96
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.......................................5-92
Interior Cleaning..........................................5-90
Leather......................................................5-92
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-96
Tires..........................................................5-96
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-97
Washing Your Vehicle...................................5-93
Weatherstrips..............................................5-93
Windshield and Wiper Blades........................5-95
Assistance Program, Roadside........................... 7-7
Audio System.................................................3-56
Audio Steering Wheel Controls......................3-89
Setting the Clock.........................................3-57
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System............3-92
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Electrical System
Engine Compartment Fuse Block.................5-102
Fuses........................................................5-99
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.........................5-99
Power Windows and Other Power Options......5-98
Rear Compartment Fuse Block....................5-105
Windshield Wiper Fuses...............................5-98
Electronic Immobilizer
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................2-19
Electronic Immobilizer Operation
PASS-Key
®III+...........................................2-20
Electronic Stability Control................................. 4-6
Electronic Stability Control Indicator Light...........3-35
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-26
Check and Service Engine Soon Lamp...........3-38
Compartment Overview................................5-16
Coolant......................................................5-29
Coolant Heater............................................2-25
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-37
Coolant Temperature Warning Light................3-36
Cooling System...........................................5-28
Drive Belt Routing.......................................6-14
Exhaust.....................................................2-35
Oil .............................................................5-21
Oil Life System...........................................5-24Engine (cont.)
Overheated Protection Operating Mode...........5-36
Overheating................................................5-34
Starting......................................................2-24
Entry/Exit Lighting...........................................3-16
Event Data Recorders.....................................7-18
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-32F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-26
Finish Damage...............................................5-96
Flashers, Hazard Warning.................................. 3-6
Flash-to-Pass................................................... 3-8
Flat Tire........................................................5-75
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-76
Flat Tire, Storing.............................................5-85
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-28
Power Steering...........................................5-36
Windshield Washer......................................5-38
Fog Lamp
Fog ...........................................................3-15
Folding Rear Seat...........................................1-10
Front Storage Area.........................................2-50
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Power
Door Locks.................................................2-10
Electrical System.........................................5-98
Lift Seat....................................................... 1-9
Outlet 115 Volt Alternating Current.................3-19
Retained Accessory (RAP)............................2-23
Seat ............................................................ 1-4
Steering Fluid.............................................5-36
Windows....................................................2-16
Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts..........................1-31
Pressure Cap.................................................5-33
Privacy..........................................................7-17
Navigation System.......................................7-19
OnStar .......................................................7-19
Radio Frequency Identication (RFID).............7-19
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.................2-11
Proposition 65 Warning, California....................... 5-4
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Radio Frequency Identication (RFID),
Privacy......................................................7-19
Radio(s)........................................................3-59
Radios
Reception...................................................3-91
Setting the Clock.........................................3-57
Theft-Deterrent............................................3-89Reading Lamps..............................................3-16
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-12
Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming..................2-37
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-37
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-6
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.................6-12
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-26
Reimbursement Program, GM Mobility................. 7-7
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System.................. 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,
Operation..................................................... 2-5
Remote Vehicle Start........................................ 2-7
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-79
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-77
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-50
Replacement Parts, Maintenance......................6-13
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors.......7-16
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian
Government................................................7-16
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States
Government................................................7-15
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-73
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-74
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-23
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Shifting
Out of Park................................................2-34
Shifting Into Park............................................2-33
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-7
Spare Tire
Compact....................................................5-89
Installing....................................................5-79
Removing...................................................5-77
Storing.......................................................5-85
Specications and Capacities..........................5-108
Speedometer..................................................3-30
Split Folding Rear Seat....................................1-10
Start Vehicle, Remote....................................... 2-7
Starting the Engine.........................................2-24
Steering........................................................4-10
Steering Wheel Controls, Audio.........................3-89
Steering Wheel, Tilt and Telescopic..................... 3-6
Storage Areas
Center Console...........................................2-50
Convenience Net.........................................2-51
Cupholders.................................................2-50
Driver Storage Compartment.........................2-51
Front Storage Area......................................2-50
Glove Box..................................................2-50
Instrument Panel.........................................2-50
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow.....................4-19
Sun Visors.....................................................2-17
Sunroof.........................................................2-51T
Tachometer....................................................3-30
Taillamps
Turn Signal, and Stoplamps..........................5-48
Telescopic Wheel.............................................. 3-6
Text Telephone (TTY) Users............................... 7-6
Theft-Deterrent Feature....................................3-89
Theft-Deterrent Systems...................................2-18
Content Theft-Deterrent................................2-18
PASS-Key
®III+ Electronic Immobilizer............2-19
PASS-Key®III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation................................................2-20
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-6
Time, Setting..................................................3-57
Tire
Pressure Light.............................................3-37
Tires.............................................................5-51
Aluminum Wheels, Cleaning..........................5-95
Buying New Tires........................................5-68
Chains.......................................................5-74
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-76
Cleaning....................................................5-96
Compact Spare...........................................5-89
Different Size..............................................5-70
High-Speed Operation..................................5-60
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-75
Ination - Tire Pressure................................5-59
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