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Service and Maintenance 11-13 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Engine Oil Fluid/Lubricant Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil on page 10‑7. Always use the pre-mixed 50/50 mixture of de-ionized water and DEX-COOL® (silicate-free) coolant available at your dealer. See Engine Coolant on page 10‑14. DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 88862806, in Canada 88862807). Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements. DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 992887). Engine Coolant Hydraulic Brake System Windshield Washer Automatic Transmission Key Lock Cylinders Hood and Door Hinges Weatherstrip Conditioning

Section	Page
2013 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
Instrument Panel Overview	8
Initial Drive Information	10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	10
Remote Vehicle Start	11
Door Locks	11
Windows	12
Seat Adjustment	13
Memory Features	15
Second Row Seats	16
Heated Seats	16
Head Restraint Adjustment	17
Safety Belts	17
Passenger Sensing System	17
Mirror Adjustment	18
Steering Wheel Adjustment	18
Interior Lighting	19
Exterior Lighting	20
Windshield Wiper/Washer	20
Climate Controls	21
Transmission	21
Vehicle Features	22
Radio(s)	22
Satellite Radio	22
Portable Audio Devices	22
Bluetooth®	22
Steering Wheel Controls	23
Cruise Control	23
Navigation System	24
Driver Information Center (DIC)	24
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	24
Power Outlets	25
Sunroof	25
eAssist Features	26
eAssist® Overview	26
High Voltage Safety Information	27
Driver Efficiency Gauge	27
Automatic Engine Start/Stop Feature	27
Regenerative Braking	28
Battery	28
Service	28
Performance and Maintenance	28
Traction Control System (TCS)	28
StabiliTrak® System	29
Tire Pressure Monitor	29
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	30
Engine Oil Life System	30
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	30
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	31
Roadside Assistance Program	31
OnStar®	31
Keys, Doors, and Windows	33
Keys and Locks	34
Keys	34
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	35
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	35
Remote Vehicle Start	37
Door Locks	39
Power Door Locks	40
Door Ajar Reminder	40
Automatic Door Locks	40
Lockout Protection	41
Safety Locks	41
Doors	42
Trunk	42
Vehicle Security	43
Anti-theft Alarm System	43
Immobilizer	44
Immobilizer Operation	44
Exterior Mirrors	45
Convex Mirrors	45
Power Mirrors	45
Heated Mirrors	46
Reverse Tilt Mirrors	46
Interior Mirrors	46
Manual Rearview Mirror	46
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	46
Windows	47
Power Windows	48
Sun Visors	49
Roof	50
Sunroof	50
Seats and Restraints	51
Head Restraints	52
Front Seats	54
Seat Adjustment	54
Power Seat Adjustment	55
Lumbar Adjustment	55
Reclining Seatbacks	56
Memory Seats	57
Heated Front Seats	60
Rear Seats	61
Rear Seat Armrest	62
Safety Belts	63
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	64
Lap-Shoulder Belt	65
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	69
Safety Belt Extender	70
Safety System Check	70
Safety Belt Care	70
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	71
Airbag System	71
Where Are the Airbags?	74
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	75
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	76
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	77
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	77
Passenger Sensing System	78
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	84
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	84
Airbag System Check	85
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	86
Child Restraints	86
Older Children	86
Infants and Young Children	89
Child Restraint Systems	91
Where to Put the Restraint	94
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	95
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	103
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)	104
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)	106
Storage	109
Storage Compartments	109
Instrument Panel Storage	109
Glove Box	110
Cupholders	110
Sunglasses Storage	111
Center Console Storage	111
Additional Storage Features	112
Cargo Tie-Downs	112
Convenience Net	112
Instruments and Controls	113
Controls	114
Steering Wheel Adjustment	114
Steering Wheel Controls	115
Horn	115
Windshield Wiper/Washer	116
Compass	117
Clock	117
Power Outlets	118
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	119
Instrument Cluster	120
Speedometer	121
Odometer	121
Trip Odometer	121
Tachometer	121
Fuel Gauge	121
Driver Efficiency Gauge	122
Safety Belt Reminders	122
Airbag Readiness Light	123
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	124
Charging System Light	125
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	125
Brake System Warning Light	127
Electric Parking Brake Light	128
Service Electric Parking Brake Light	128
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	129
Traction Off Light	129
StabiliTrak® OFF Light	130
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light	130
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light	131
Tire Pressure Light	132
Engine Oil Pressure Light	132
Low Fuel Warning Light	133
Security Light	133
High-Beam On Light	133
Front Fog Lamp Light	133
Lamps On Reminder	134
Cruise Control Light	134
Door Ajar Light	134
Information Displays	134
Center Stack Display	134
Driver Information Center (DIC)	135
Vehicle Messages	138
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	138
Brake System Messages	139
Compass Messages	139
Cruise Control Messages	139
Door Ajar Messages	139
Engine Cooling System Messages	140
Engine Oil Messages	141
Engine Power Messages	141
Fuel System Messages	141
Key and Lock Messages	142
Lamp Messages	142
Ride Control System Messages	142
Anti-theft Alarm System Messages	143
Service Vehicle Messages	143
Starting the Vehicle Messages	143
Tire Messages	143
Transmission Messages	144
Vehicle Reminder Messages	144
Washer Fluid Messages	145
Window Messages	145
Vehicle Personalization	145
Universal Remote System	151
Universal Remote System Programming	151
Universal Remote System Operation	154
Lighting	155
Exterior Lighting	155
Exterior Lamp Controls	155
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder	156
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	156
Flash-to-Pass	156
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	156
Automatic Headlamp System	157
Hazard Warning Flashers	158
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	158
Fog Lamps	159
Interior Lighting	159
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	159
Courtesy Lamps	159
Dome Lamps	160
Reading Lamps	160
Lighting Features	161
Entry Lighting	161
Exit Lighting	161
Battery Load Management	161
Infotainment System	163
Introduction	163
Infotainment	163
Theft-Deterrent Feature	164
Overview (Radio with CD)	165
Overview (Radio with CD and Touchscreen)	167
Operation	173
Radio	177
AM-FM Radio	177
Satellite Radio	182
Radio Reception	184
Backglass Antenna	185
Satellite Radio Antenna	185
Audio Players	186
CD Player	186
MP3	188
Auxiliary Devices	190
Phone	200
Bluetooth (Overview)	200
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls)	202
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition)	205
Climate Controls	213
Climate Control Systems	213
Dual Automatic Climate Control System	213
Air Vents	217
Maintenance	218
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	218
Service	219
Driving and Operating	221
Driving Information	222
Distracted Driving	222
Defensive Driving	222
Drunk Driving	223
Control of a Vehicle	223
Braking	223
Steering	223
Off-Road Recovery	224
Loss of Control	225
Driving on Wet Roads	226
Highway Hypnosis	227
Hill and Mountain Roads	227
Winter Driving	228
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	229
Vehicle Load Limits	230
Starting and Operating	235
New Vehicle Break-In	235
Ignition Positions (Key Access)	235
Starting the Engine	237
Engine Heater	240
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	241
Shifting Into Park	241
Shifting out of Park	242
Parking over Things That Burn	244
Engine Exhaust	244
Running the Vehicle While Parked	245
Automatic Transmission	245
Manual Mode	247
Brakes	248
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	248
Parking Brake	249
Brake Assist	251
Hill Start Assist (HSA)	251
Ride Control Systems	251
Traction Control System (TCS)	251
StabiliTrak® System	253
Cruise Control	254
Object Detection Systems	257
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	257
Fuel	260
Recommended Fuel	260
Gasoline Specifications	261
California Fuel Requirements	261
Fuels in Foreign Countries	261
Fuel Additives	261
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)	262
Filling the Tank	264
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	265
Towing	266
Trailer Towing (eAssist)	266
Conversions and Add-Ons	266
Add-On Electrical Equipment	266
Vehicle Care	267
General Information	269
California Proposition 65 Warning	269
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	269
Accessories and Modifications	269
Vehicle Checks	270
Doing Your Own Service Work	270
Hood	271
Engine Compartment Overview	272
Engine Oil	273
Engine Oil Life System	276
Automatic Transmission Fluid	277
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	277
Cooling System	279
Engine Coolant	280
Engine Overheating	283
Washer Fluid	284
Brakes	285
Brake Fluid	286
Battery	287
Starter Switch Check	288
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	289
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	289
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	290
Wiper Blade Replacement	290
Headlamp Aiming	291
Bulb Replacement	291
Halogen Bulbs	291
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps	292
Fog Lamps	294
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps	294
License Plate Lamp	295
Replacement Bulbs	296
Electrical System	297
High Voltage Devices and Wiring	297
Electrical System Overload	297
Fuses	298
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	298
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	302
Wheels and Tires	304
Tires	304
All-Season Tires	305
Winter Tires	305
Summer Tires	306
Tire Sidewall Labeling	306
Tire Designations	308
Tire Terminology and Definitions	309
Tire Pressure	312
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation	314
Tire Pressure Monitor System	315
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	316
Tire Inspection	319
Tire Rotation	320
When It Is Time for New Tires	321
Buying New Tires	322
Different Size Tires and Wheels	324
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	324
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	326
Wheel Replacement	326
Tire Chains	327
If a Tire Goes Flat	328
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (With Pressure Relief Button)	330
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (With Pressure Deflation Button)	337
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	345
Tire Changing	346
Compact Spare Tire	352
Jump Starting	353
Jump Starting (On-board with eAssist Only)	353
Jump Starting (with or without eAssist)	354
Towing	359
Towing the Vehicle	359
Recreational Vehicle Towing	359
Appearance Care	361
Exterior Care	361
Interior Care	364
Cleaning the Center Stack	367
Floor Mats	368
Service and Maintenance	369
General Information	369
Maintenance Schedule	371
Special Application Services	377
Additional Maintenance and Care	378
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	381
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	381
Maintenance Replacement Parts	382
Maintenance Records	383
Technical Data	387
Vehicle Identification	387
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	387
Service Parts Identification Label	387
Vehicle Data	388
Capacities and Specifications	388
Engine Drive Belt Routing	389
Customer Information	391
Customer Information	391
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada)	391
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)	393
Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada)	395
Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico)	395
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada)	396
Online Owner Center	396
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada)	397
Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada)	398
Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico)	400
Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada)	403
Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada)	404
Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada)	405
Service Publications Ordering Information	408
Reporting Safety Defects	409
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	409
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	409
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	410
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	410
Event Data Recorders	410
OnStar®	411
Navigation System	411
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	412
Radio Frequency Statement	412
OnStar	413
OnStar Overview	413
OnStar Services	414
Emergency	414
Security	414
Navigation	414
Connections	416
Diagnostics	417
OnStar Additional Information	417
Index	423
Index_A	423
Index_B	424
Index_C	424
Index_D	425
Index_E	426
Index_F	426
Index_G	427
Index_H	427
Index_I	427
Index_J	428
Index_K	428
Index_L	428
Index_M	429
Index_N	429
Index_O	429
Index_P	430
Index_R	430
Index_S	431
Index_T	432
Index_U	433
Index_V	433