2010 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 29

Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays a DIC message when it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter. The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change. Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) The 8th digit of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) shows the code letter or number that identifies the vehicle's engine. The VIN is at the top left of the instrument panel. See Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on page 6-102. If the vehicle has the 2.4L L4 engine (VIN Code 0) or the 3.5L V6 engine (VIN Code K), you can use either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to 85% ethanol (E85). See Fuel on page 6-5. In all other engines, use only the unleaded gasoline described under Gasoline Octane on page 6-6. Only vehicles that have the 2.4L L4 engine (VIN Code 0) or the 3.5L V6 engine (VIN Code K) can use 85% ethanol fuel (E85). We encourage the use of E85 in vehicles that are designed to use it. The ethanol in E85 is a "renewable" fuel, meaning it is made from renewable sources such as corn and other crops. Resetting the Oil Life System 1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN, with the engine off. 2. Press and hold the DIC INFO and reset buttons, on the left side of the steering wheel, at the same time to enter the personalization menu. The OIL LIFE RESET message displays. 3. Press and hold the reset button until the DIC display shows ACKNOWLEDGED. 4. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF. See Engine Oil Life System on page 6-22. 1-23