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Radios (cont.) Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS) ...229 Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS) ...228 Theft-Deterrent ...281 Understanding Reception ...283 Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover ...160 Rear Door Security Locks ...110 Rear Reading Lamps ...186 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ...39 Rear Seat Audio (RSA) ...277, 279 Rear Seat Entertainment System ...260 Rear Seat Operation ...17 Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts ...36 Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper ...175 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with Compass ...142 Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming with OnStar® and Compass ...140 Rearview Mirror with OnStar® ...140 Rearview Mirrors ...140 Reclining Seatbacks ...10 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ...469 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...328 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ...99 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System, Operation ...100 Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire ...422 Removing the Spare Tire and Tools ...420 Replacement Bulbs ...394 Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government ...496 General Motors ...496 United States Government ...496 Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems ...92 Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash ...93 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...122 Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts ...35 Roadside Assistance Program ...484 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out ...321 Routing, Engine Drive Belt ...471 Running the Engine While Parked ...139 509

Section	Page
2007 Chevrolet Malibu BookTOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	8
Manual Seats	8
Power Seat	9
Manual Lumbar	9
Heated Seats	10
Reclining Seatbacks	10
Head Restraints	13
Passenger Folding Seatback (Maxx)	14
Power Lift Seat	16
Rear Seats	17
Rear Seat Operation	17
Safety Belts	20
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	20
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	25
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	26
Driver Position	26
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment	34
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	35
Right Front Passenger Position	35
Rear Seat Passengers	36
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides	39
Safety Belt Pretensioners	43
Safety Belt Extender	43
Child Restraints	44
Older Children	44
Infants and Young Children	47
Child Restraint Systems	51
Where to Put the Restraint	55
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)	58
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Seat Position	67
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	69
Airbag System	74
Where Are the Airbags?	77
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	80
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	82
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	82
What Will You See After an Airbag Inflates?	83
Passenger Sensing System	85
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	90
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	91
Restraint System Check	92
Checking the Restraint Systems	92
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	93
Features and Controls	95
Keys	97
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	99
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	100
Doors and Locks	107
Door Locks	107
Power Door Locks	108
Door Ajar Reminder	108
Delayed Locking	108
Programmable Automatic Door Locks	110
Rear Door Security Locks	110
Lockout Protection	111
Trunk (Sedan)	112
Liftgate (MAXX)	113
Windows	114
Power Windows	115
Sun Visors	115
Theft-Deterrent Systems	116
Content Theft-Deterrent	116
PASS-Key® III+	118
PASS-Key® III+ Operation	119
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	120
New Vehicle Break-In	120
Ignition Positions	121
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	122
Starting the Engine	123
Adjustable Throttle and Brake Pedal	124
Engine Coolant Heater	125
Automatic Transaxle Operation (Base Models)	127
Automatic Transaxle Operation (SS Models)	130
Parking Brake	134
Shifting Into Park (P)	135
Shifting Out of Park (P)	136
Parking Over Things That Burn	137
Engine Exhaust	138
Running the Engine While Parked	139
Mirrors	140
Manual Rearview Mirror	140
Manual Rearview Mirror with OnStar®	140
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with OnStar® and Compass	140
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror with Compass	142
Outside Power Mirrors	144
Outside Power Heated Mirrors	144
Outside Convex Mirror	144
OnStar® System	145
Universal Home Remote System	148
Universal Home Remote System (With Three Round LED)	148
Universal Home Remote System (With One Triangular LED)	149
Universal Home Remote System Operation (With Three Round LED)	150
Universal Home Remote System Operation (With One Triangular LED)	156
Storage Areas	159
Glove Box	159
Cupholder(s)	160
Center Console Storage Area	160
Map Pocket	160
Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover (MAXX)	160
Table (MAXX)	162
Convenience Net	162
Sunroof	162
Instrument Panel	165
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	182
Headlamps Off in PARK (P)	182
Delayed Headlamps	182
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	183
Automatic Headlamp System	184
Fog Lamps	185
Instrument Panel Brightness	185
Dome Lamp	185
Entry/Exit Lighting	186
Parade Dimming	186
Front Reading Lamps	186
Rear Reading Lamps	186
Trunk Lamp	186
Cargo Lamp	186
Battery Run-Down Protection	187
Accessory Power Outlet(s)	187
Cigarette Lighter	188
Climate Controls	189
Climate Control System	189
Automatic Climate Control System	193
Outlet Adjustment	199
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	200
Instrument Panel Cluster	200
Speedometer and Odometer	202
Trip Odometer	202
Tachometer	202
Safety Belt Reminder Light	203
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light	203
Airbag Readiness Light	204
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	205
Charging System Light	207
Brake System Warning Light	207
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	208
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light	209
Traction Control System Active Light	210
Enhanced Traction System Warning Light	210
Enhanced Traction System Active Light	211
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	211
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	212
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	212
Oil Pressure Light	216
Security Light	217
Cruise Control Light	217
Highbeam On Light	217
Fuel Gage	218
Driver Information Center (DIC)	219
DIC Operation and Displays	219
DIC Warnings and Messages	222
DIC Vehicle Personalization	225
Audio System(s)	227
Setting the Time for Radios without Radio Data Systems (RDS)	228
Setting the Time for Radios with Radio Data Systems (RDS)	229
Radio with CD (Base Level)	229
Radio with CD (Uplevel)	235
Radio with Six-Disc CD	244
XM Radio Messages	258
Rear Seat Entertainment System	260
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (Without Entertainment System)	277
Rear Seat Audio (RSA) (With Entertainment System)	279
Theft-Deterrent Feature	281
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (Three Spoke)	281
Audio Steering Wheel Controls (Four Spoke)	282
Radio Reception	283
Care of Your CDs and DVDs	284
Care of the CD and DVD Player	284
Fixed Mast Antenna (MAXX Only)	284
Backglass Antenna (Sedan Only)	285
XM™ Satellite Radio Antenna System	285
Driving Your Vehicle	287
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	288
Defensive Driving	288
Drunken Driving	289
Control of a Vehicle	292
Braking	292
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)	293
Braking in Emergencies	295
Traction Control System (TCS)	296
Enhanced Traction System (ETS)	297
Steering	299
Off-Road Recovery	302
Passing	302
Loss of Control	304
Competitive Driving	305
Driving at Night	306
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	307
City Driving	310
Freeway Driving	311
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	312
Highway Hypnosis	313
Hill and Mountain Roads	314
Winter Driving	316
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice, or Snow	320
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out	321
Loading Your Vehicle	322
Towing	328
Towing Your Vehicle	328
Recreational Vehicle Towing	328
Towing a Trailer	331
Service and Appearance Care	339
Service	342
Accessories and Modifications	342
California Proposition 65 Warning	343
Doing Your Own Service Work	343
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	344
Fuel	344
Gasoline Octane	344
Gasoline Specifications	345
California Fuel	345
Additives	345
Fuels in Foreign Countries	346
Filling the Tank	347
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	349
Checking Things Under the Hood	350
Hood Release	350
Engine Compartment Overview	352
Engine Oil	357
Engine Oil Life System	360
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	362
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (2.2L L4 and 3.5L V6 Engines)	363
Automatic Transaxle Fluid (3.9L V6 Engine)	364
Engine Coolant	367
Coolant Surge Tank Pressure Cap	370
Engine Overheating	370
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode (3.5L V6 and 3.9L V6 Engines)	372
Cooling System	373
Power Steering Fluid	378
Windshield Washer Fluid	380
Brakes	381
Battery	384
Jump Starting	384
Bulb Replacement	390
Halogen Bulbs	390
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, and Parking Lamps	390
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps	392
License Plate Lamp	394
Replacement Bulbs	394
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement	395
Tires	398
Winter Tires	399
Tire Sidewall Labeling	400
Tire Terminology and Definitions	404
Inflation - Tire Pressure	407
High-Speed Operation	408
Tire Inspection and Rotation	409
When It Is Time for New Tires	410
Buying New Tires	411
Different Size Tires and Wheels	413
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	414
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	415
Wheel Replacement	415
Tire Chains	417
If a Tire Goes Flat	418
Changing a Flat Tire	418
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools	420
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire	422
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools (Sedan)	428
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools (Sedan SS)	430
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools (All MAXX Models)	432
Compact Spare Tire	435
Appearance Care	436
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	436
Fabric/Carpet	437
Leather	438
Ultra Lux Suede	439
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other Plastic Surfaces	439
Care of Safety Belts	440
Weatherstrips	440
Washing Your Vehicle	440
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses	441
Finish Care	441
Windshield and Wiper Blades	441
Aluminum Wheels	442
Tires	443
Sheet Metal Damage	443
Finish Damage	443
Underbody Maintenance	443
Chemical Paint Spotting	444
Vehicle Identification	445
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	445
Service Parts Identification Label	446
Electrical System	446
Add-On Electrical Equipment	446
Headlamp Wiring	446
Windshield Wiper Fuses	446
Power Windows and Other Power Options	447
Fuses	447
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	447
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	450
Rear Compartment Fuse Block	453
Capacities and Specifications	456
Maintenance Schedule	457
Maintenance Schedule	458
Introduction	458
Maintenance Requirements	458
Your Vehicle and the Environment	458
Using the Maintenance Schedule	459
Scheduled Maintenance	460
Additional Required Services	463
Maintenance Footnotes	464
Owner Checks and Services	465
At Each Fuel Fill	466
At Least Once a Month	466
At Least Once a Year	467
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	469
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	470
Engine Drive Belt Routing	471
Maintenance Record	473
Customer Assistance Information	477
Customer Assistance and Information	478
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	478
Online Owner Center	481
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	482
Customer Assistance Offices	482
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	483
Roadside Assistance Program	484
Courtesy Transportation	487
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Recorders	490
Collision Damage Repair	491
Reporting Safety Defects	496
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	496
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	496
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	496
Service Publications Ordering Information	497

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Radios (cont.)

Setting the Time for Radios with

Radio Data Systems (RDS)

..................

229

Setting the Time for Radios without

Radio Data Systems (RDS)

..................

228

Theft-Deterrent

.........................................

281

Understanding Reception

.........................

283

Rear Compartment Storage Panel/Cover

.....

160

Rear Door Security Locks

...........................

110

Rear Reading Lamps

..................................

186

Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides

..................

Rear Seat Audio (RSA)

......................

277,

279

Rear Seat Entertainment System

.................

260

Rear Seat Operation

.....................................

Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts

..............

Rear Windshield Washer/Wiper

....................

175

Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming

with Compass

..........................................

142

Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming

with OnStar

and Compass

.....................

140

Rearview Mirror with OnStar

......................

140

Rearview Mirrors

.........................................

140

Reclining Seatbacks

......................................

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants

..........

469

Recreational Vehicle Towing

........................

328

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

............

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System,

Operation

.................................................

100

Removing the Flat Tire and Installing

the Spare Tire

..........................................

422

Removing the Spare Tire and Tools

............

420

Replacement Bulbs

.....................................

394

Reporting Safety Defects

Canadian Government

.............................

496

General Motors

........................................

496

United States Government

.......................

496

Restraint System Check

Checking the Restraint Systems

.................

Replacing Restraint System Parts

After a Crash

.........................................

Retained Accessory Power (RAP)

................

122

Right Front Passenger Position,

Safety Belts

...............................................

Roadside

Assistance Program

.................................

484

Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out

..............

321

Routing, Engine Drive Belt

..........................

471

Running the Engine While Parked

...............

139

509