2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU glove box

OnStar®System.............................................2-40
Universal Home Remote System......................2-43
Universal Home Remote System Operation
(With Three Round LED)............................2-44
Storage Areas................................................2-50
Glove Box...................................................2-50
Cupholders..................................................2-50Instrument Panel Storage...............................2-50
Front Storage Area.......................................2-50
Center Console Storage.................................2-50
Driver Storage Compartment..........................2-51
Convenience Net..........................................2-51
Sunroof.........................................................2-51
Section 2 Features and Controls
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Outside Heated Mirrors
For vehicles with heated mirrors:
<(Rear Defogger):Press to heat the mirrors.
See “Rear Window Defogger” underAutomatic Climate
Control System on page 3-24for more information.
OnStar®System
OnStar uses several innovative technologies and live
advisors to provide a wide range of safety, security,
information, and convenience services. If the airbags
deploy, the system is designed to make an automatic
call to OnStar Emergency advisors who can request
emergency services be sent to your location. If the keys
are locked in the vehicle, call OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR
to have a signal sent to unlock the doors. OnStar
Hands-Free Calling, including 30 trial minutes good for
60 days, is available on most vehicles. OnStarTurn-by-Turn Navigation service, with one trial route, is
available on most vehicles. Press the OnStar button to
have an OnStar advisor contact Roadside Service.
OnStar service is provided subject to the OnStar Terms
and Conditions included in the OnStar Subscriber
glove box literature.
Some services such as Remote Door Unlock or Stolen
Vehicle Location Assistance may not be available until
the owner of the vehicle registers with OnStar. After the
rst prepaid year, contact OnStar to select a monthly or
annual subscription payment plan. If a payment plan
is not selected, the OnStar system and all services,
including airbag notication and emergency services,
may be deactivated and no longer available. For more
information visit onstar.com (U.S.) or onstar.ca (Canada),
or press the OnStar button to speak with an advisor.
Not all OnStar services are available on all vehicles.
To check if this vehicle is able to provide the services
described below, or for a full description of OnStar
services and system limitations, see the OnStar Owner’s
Guide in the glove box or visit onstar.com (U.S.) or
onstar.ca (Canada), contact OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR
(1-888-466-7827) or TTY 1-877-248-2080, or press the
OnStar button to speak with an OnStar advisor 24 hours
a day, 7 days a week.
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OnStar Services Available with the
Safe & Sound Plan
Automatic Notication of Airbag Deployment
Advanced Automatic Crash Notication (AACN)
(If equipped)
Link to Emergency Services
Roadside Assistance
Stolen Vehicle Location Assistance
Remote Door Unlock/Vehicle Alert
OnStar Vehicle Diagnostic Email
GM Goodwrench On Demand Diagnostics
OnStar Hands-Free Calling with 30 trial minutes
OnStar Virtual Advisor (U.S. Only)
OnStar Services Included with
Directions & Connections Plan
All Safe and Sound Plan Services
OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation (If equipped) or
Driving Directions - Advisor delivered
RideAssist
Information and Convenience Services
OnStar Hands-Free Calling
OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows eligible OnStar
subscribers to make and receive calls using voice
commands. Hands-Free Calling is fully integrated into the
vehicle, and can be used with OnStar Pre-Paid Minute
Packages. Most vehicles include 30 trial minutes good
for 60 days. Hands-Free Calling can also be linked to
a Verizon Wireless service plan in the U.S. or a Bell
Mobility service plan in Canada, depending on eligibility.
To nd out more, refer to the OnStar Owner’s Guide in
the vehicle’s glove box, visit onstar.com or onstar.ca, or
speak with an OnStar advisor by pressing the OnStar
button or calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827).
OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation
Vehicles with the OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation
system can provide voice-guided driving directions.
Press the OnStar button to have an OnStar advisor
locate a business or address and download driving
directions to the vehicle. Voice-guided directions to the
desired destination will play through the audio system
speakers. See the OnStar Owner’s Guide for more
information.
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Storage Areas
Glove Box
Pull the handle up to open.
Cupholders
Removable cupholders are located in front of the center
console. See “Center Console Storage Area” following
for how to access them. Press and hold the tab at
the rear of the cupholders and lift up and rearward to
remove the cupholders. This will disengage the two
forward tabs.
To reinstall them, place the two forward tabs into the
slots and push the rear of the cupholder down.
For vehicles with rear seat cupholders, pull down the
door on the back of the center console to access them.
Instrument Panel Storage
An instrument panel storage area, with a removable
liner, is located above the radio. Slide the latch toward
the back of the vehicle to open the storage area.
Front Storage Area
A storage area is located in front of the shift lever.
Push the bottom of the door and the storage will
automatically open.
Center Console Storage
The center console storage area has a storage tray
and a main storage. Pull up on the driver side latch to
access the storage tray. Pull up on the passenger side
latch to access the main storage. There is a removable
divider and may be a storage pocket located at the rear
of the center console.
The armrest on top of the center console can be
adjusted to a rearward, middle, and forward position.
Pull or push the front of the armrest to adjust to
the desired position.
Another storage area is located in front of the main
storage. Push down and then forward on the rear of the
cover to access. There is a storage tray and removable
cupholders.
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The main components of the instrument panel are the following:
A.Outlet Adjustment on page 3-27.
B.Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-7.
C. Driver Shift Control (If Equipped).Automatic
Transmission Operation (Four Speed Transmission)
on page 2-26orAutomatic Transmission Operation
(Six Speed Transmission) on page 2-28.
D.Instrument Panel Cluster on page 3-29.
E.Windshield Wipers on page 3-8andWindshield
Washer on page 3-9.
F.Instrument Panel Storage on page 2-50.
G.Audio System(s) on page 3-56.
H.Instrument Panel Brightness on page 3-16.
Fog Lamps on page 3-15.
I.Driver Storage Compartment on page 2-51.
J.Hood Release on page 5-14.
K.Cruise Control on page 3-10.Driver Information
Center (DIC) on page 3-43.L.Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel on page 3-6.
M.Horn on page 3-6.
N.Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 3-89
(If Equipped).
O.Ignition Positions on page 2-22.
P.Climate Control System on page 3-20orAutomatic
Climate Control System on page 3-24.
Q.Hazard Warning Flashers on page 3-6.
R. Shift Lever. SeeAutomatic Transmission Operation
(Four Speed Transmission) on page 2-26or
Automatic Transmission Operation (Six Speed
Transmission) on page 2-28.
S.Front Storage Area on page 2-50.Accessory Power
Outlet(s) on page 3-18.
T.Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 3-32.
U.Traction Control System (TCS) on page 4-8.
V.Glove Box on page 2-50.
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Service Parts Identication Label
This label is on the inside of the glove box. It is
very helpful if parts need to be ordered. The label
has the following information:
Vehicle Identication Number (VIN)
Model designation
Paint information
Production options and special equipment
Do not remove this label from the vehicle.
Electrical System
Add-On Electrical Equipment
Notice:Do not add anything electrical to the
vehicle unless you check with your dealer/retailer
rst. Some electrical equipment can damage the
vehicle and the damage would not be covered
by the vehicle’s warranty. Some add-on electrical
equipment can keep other components from working
as they should.Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle battery, even if
the vehicle is not operating.
The vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical to the vehicle, seeServicing
Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 1-71.
Windshield Wiper Fuses
The windshield wiper motor is protected by a circuit
breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to heavy
snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor cools. If the
overload is caused by some electrical problem, have it
xed.
Power Windows and Other Power
Options
Fuses in the fuse block protect the power windows.
When the current load is too heavy, the fuse opens
protecting the circuit until the problem is xed.
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Fuel............................................................... 5-5
Additives...................................................... 5-7
California Fuel.............................................. 5-6
E85 (85% Ethanol)........................................ 5-8
Economy Driving........................................... 4-2
Filling a Portable Fuel Container....................5-13
Filling the Tank...........................................5-10
Fuels in Foreign Countries............................5-10
Gage .........................................................3-42
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-6
Gasoline Specications.................................. 5-6
Fuses...........................................................5-99
Engine Compartment Fuse Block.................5-102
Instrument Panel Fuse Block.........................5-99
Rear Compartment Fuse Block....................5-105
Windshield Wiper.........................................5-98
G
Gage
Speedometer..............................................3-30
Tachometer.................................................3-30
Gages
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-37
Fuel..........................................................3-42
Trip Odometer.............................................3-30Garage Door Opener.......................................2-43
Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-6
Specications............................................... 5-6
Glove Box.....................................................2-50
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program.................. 7-7
H
Halogen Bulbs................................................5-47
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-6
Head Restraints............................................... 1-2
Headlamp
Aiming .......................................................5-47
Headlamps....................................................3-13
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-47
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).....................3-14
Delayed.....................................................3-14
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-8
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
On Reminder..............................................3-14
Headlamps Off in Park....................................3-14
Heated Seats................................................... 1-5
Heater...........................................................3-20
Engine Coolant...........................................2-25
Highbeam On Light.........................................3-42
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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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