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1-14 In Brief Climate Controls A. Fan Control B. Air Recirculation C. Temperature Control D. Outside Air E. Air Delivery Mode Control F. Air Conditioning G. Rear Window Defogger See Climate Control Systems on page 8‑1 (If Equipped).

Section	Page
2012 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual BookTOC	1
Introduction	3
Canadian Vehicle Owners	3
Using this Manual	4
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions	4
Symbols	4
In Brief	7
Instrument Panel	8
Initial Drive Information	9
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	9
Remote Vehicle Start	10
Door Locks	11
Trunk Release	11
Windows	12
Seat Adjustment	12
Second Row Seats	15
Heated Seats	15
Head Restraint Adjustment	15
Safety Belts	16
Passenger Sensing System	16
Mirror Adjustment	17
Steering Wheel Adjustment	17
Interior Lighting	18
Exterior Lighting	18
Windshield Wiper/Washer	19
Climate Controls	20
Transmission	21
Vehicle Features	22
Radio(s)	22
Satellite Radio	23
Portable Audio Devices (Auxiliary Input or USB Port)	23
Bluetooth®	23
Steering Wheel Controls	24
Cruise Control	24
Driver Information Center (DIC)	25
Power Outlets	25
Performance and Maintenance	26
Traction Control System (TCS)	26
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	26
Tire Pressure Monitor	26
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	27
Engine Oil Life System	27
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	27
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	27
Roadside Assistance Program	28
OnStar®	28
Keys, Doors, and Windows	29
Keys and Locks	30
Keys	30
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	30
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	31
Remote Vehicle Start	33
Door Locks	35
Power Door Locks	35
Door Ajar Reminder	36
Delayed Locking	36
Automatic Door Locks	36
Lockout Protection	36
Safety Locks	36
Doors	37
Trunk	37
Vehicle Security	39
Anti-theft Alarm System	39
Immobilizer	40
Immobilizer Operation	40
Exterior Mirrors	41
Convex Mirrors	41
Power Mirrors	42
Heated Mirrors	42
Interior Mirrors	42
Manual Rearview Mirror	42
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	42
Windows	43
Power Windows	44
Sun Visors	45
Roof	46
Sunroof	46
Seats and Restraints	47
Head Restraints	48
Front Seats	49
Seat Adjustment	49
Power Seat Adjustment	50
Lumbar Adjustment	50
Reclining Seatbacks	50
Heated Front Seats	52
Rear Seats	53
Safety Belts	54
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	56
Lap-Shoulder Belt	57
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	61
Safety Belt Extender	62
Safety System Check	62
Safety Belt Care	62
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	62
Airbag System	63
Where Are the Airbags?	65
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	67
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	68
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	68
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	68
Passenger Sensing System	70
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	74
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	74
Airbag System Check	75
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	75
Child Restraints	76
Older Children	76
Infants and Young Children	78
Child Restraint Systems	80
Where to Put the Restraint	82
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	84
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	91
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)	91
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)	93
Storage	97
Storage Compartments	97
Instrument Panel Storage	97
Glove Box	97
Cupholders	97
Front Storage	98
Center Console Storage	99
Additional Storage Features	100
Convenience Net	100
Instruments and Controls	101
Controls	102
Steering Wheel Adjustment	102
Steering Wheel Controls	102
Horn	103
Windshield Wiper/Washer	103
Compass	104
Clock	105
Power Outlets	107
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	108
Instrument Cluster	109
Speedometer	110
Odometer	110
Trip Odometer	110
Tachometer	110
Fuel Gauge	110
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	111
Safety Belt Reminders	112
Airbag Readiness Light	112
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	113
Charging System Light	114
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	114
Brake System Warning Light	117
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	117
Traction Off Light	118
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Light	118
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)/Traction Control System (TCS) Indicator/Warning Light	119
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	119
Tire Pressure Light	120
Engine Oil Pressure Light	120
Security Light	121
High-Beam On Light	121
Cruise Control Light	121
Information Displays	122
Driver Information Center (DIC)	122
Vehicle Messages	125
Brake System Messages	125
Cruise Control Messages	125
Door Ajar Messages	125
Engine Oil Messages	125
Engine Power Messages	126
Fuel System Messages	126
Key and Lock Messages	126
Lamp Messages	126
Ride Control System Messages	126
Airbag System Messages	128
Service Vehicle Messages	128
Tire Messages	128
Vehicle Reminder Messages	129
Washer Fluid Messages	129
Vehicle Personalization	129
Lighting	135
Exterior Lighting	135
Exterior Lamp Controls	135
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder	136
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	136
Flash-to-Pass	136
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	136
Automatic Headlamp System	137
Delayed Headlamps	138
Hazard Warning Flashers	138
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	138
Fog Lamps	139
Interior Lighting	139
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	139
Dome Lamps	140
Reading Lamps	140
Lighting Features	140
Entry/Exit Lighting	140
Parade Dimming	140
Battery Load Management	140
Battery Power Protection	141
Infotainment System	143
Introduction	143
Infotainment	143
Theft-Deterrent Feature	144
Operation	144
Radio	148
AM-FM Radio	148
Satellite Radio	150
Radio Reception	154
Backglass Antenna	154
Satellite Radio Antenna	155
Audio Players	155
CD Player	155
Auxiliary Devices	160
Phone	165
Bluetooth	165
Climate Controls	173
Climate Control Systems	173
Automatic Climate Control System	177
Air Vents	181
Driving and Operating	183
Driving Information	184
Distracted Driving	184
Defensive Driving	184
Drunk Driving	185
Control of a Vehicle	185
Braking	185
Steering	185
Off-Road Recovery	187
Loss of Control	187
Driving on Wet Roads	188
Highway Hypnosis	189
Hill and Mountain Roads	189
Winter Driving	190
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	191
Vehicle Load Limits	192
Starting and Operating	196
New Vehicle Break-In	196
Ignition Positions	197
Starting the Engine	199
Engine Heater	200
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	200
Shifting Into Park	201
Shifting out of Park	202
Parking over Things That Burn	202
Engine Exhaust	203
Running the Vehicle While Parked	203
Automatic Transmission	204
Manual Mode	205
Brakes	207
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	207
Parking Brake	208
Brake Assist	208
Ride Control Systems	209
Traction Control System (TCS)	209
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	211
Cruise Control	213
Fuel	215
Recommended Fuel	216
Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only)	216
California Fuel Requirements	216
Fuels in Foreign Countries	217
Fuel Additives	217
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	218
Filling the Tank	219
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	220
Towing	221
General Towing Information	221
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	221
Trailer Towing	224
Towing Equipment	226
Conversions and Add-Ons	227
Add-On Electrical Equipment	227
Vehicle Care	229
General Information	230
California Proposition 65 Warning	231
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	231
Accessories and Modifications	231
Vehicle Checks	232
Doing Your Own Service Work	232
Hood	232
Engine Compartment Overview	233
Engine Oil	236
Engine Oil Life System	239
Automatic Transmission Fluid	240
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	240
Cooling System	241
Engine Coolant	242
Engine Overheating	245
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	246
Power Steering Fluid	247
Washer Fluid	247
Brakes	248
Brake Fluid	249
Battery	250
Starter Switch Check	251
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	251
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	252
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	252
Wiper Blade Replacement	252
Headlamp Aiming	253
Bulb Replacement	253
Halogen Bulbs	253
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps (LS and LT)	254
Taillamps, Turn Signal, and Stoplamps (LTZ)	255
Back-Up Lamps	256
License Plate Lamp	257
Replacement Bulbs	258
Electrical System	258
Electrical System Overload	258
Fuses	259
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	259
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	262
Rear Compartment Fuse Block	264
Wheels and Tires	266
Tires	266
Winter Tires	267
Low-Profile Tires	267
Tire Sidewall Labeling	267
Tire Designations	270
Tire Terminology and Definitions	270
Tire Pressure	273
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation	274
Tire Pressure Monitor System	275
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	276
Tire Inspection	279
Tire Rotation	279
When It Is Time for New Tires	280
Buying New Tires	281
Different Size Tires and Wheels	283
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	283
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	285
Wheel Replacement	285
Tire Chains	286
If a Tire Goes Flat	286
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	288
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	294
Tire Changing	294
Compact Spare Tire	303
Jump Starting	304
Towing	307
Towing the Vehicle	307
Recreational Vehicle Towing	308
Appearance Care	310
Exterior Care	310
Interior Care	313
Floor Mats	315
Service and Maintenance	317
General Information	317
Maintenance Schedule	319
Special Application Services	324
Additional Maintenance and Care	324
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	327
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	327
Maintenance Replacement Parts	328
Maintenance Records	329
Technical Data	333
Vehicle Identification	333
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	333
Service Parts Identification Label	333
Vehicle Data	334
Capacities and Specifications	334
Engine Drive Belt Routing	336
Customer Information	337
Customer Information	337
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada)	337
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)	339
Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada)	340
Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico)	341
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada)	342
Online Owner Center	342
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada)	343
Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada)	343
Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico)	345
Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada)	348
Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada)	349
Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada)	350
Service Publications Ordering Information	352
Reporting Safety Defects	353
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	353
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	354
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	354
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	355
Vehicle Data Recording	355
OnStar®	356
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	356
Radio Frequency Statement	356
OnStar	357
OnStar Overview	357
OnStar Services	358
Emergency	358
Security	358
Navigation	358
Connections	359
Diagnostics	361
OnStar Additional Information	361
Index	365
Index_A	365
Index_B	366
Index_C	366
Index_D	367
Index_E	368
Index_F	368
Index_G	369
Index_H	369
Index_I	370
Index_J	370
Index_K	370
Index_L	370
Index_M	371
Index_N	372
Index_O	372
Index_P	372
Index_R	373
Index_S	374
Index_T	375
Index_U	376
Index_V	376