Page 1 2012 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual Keys, Doors, and Storage ..... . . 3-1 Infotainment System ..6-1 Windows .
Page 2: Table Of Contents
2012 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual Vehicle Care ....9-1 Service and Maintenance . . . 10-1 Customer Information ..12-1 General Information .
Page 3: Using This Manual
Keep this manual in the vehicle for to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, quick reference. the CHEVROLET Emblem, MALIBU, and the MALIBU Emblem...
Page 4 Introduction Danger, Warnings, and Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury Cautions or death. Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe WARNING hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. These mean there is something A circle with a slash through that could hurt you or other...
Page 5 Introduction Symbols Vehicle Symbol Chart : Flammable Here are some additional symbols : Front Fog Lamps The vehicle has components and that may be found on the vehicle labels that use symbols instead of : Rear Fog Lamps and what they mean. For more text.
Page 6 Introduction NOTES...
Page 7: Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Doors Interior Mirrors Boot ......1-11 Manual Rearview Mirror ..1-18 Windows Automatic Dimming Rearview Vehicle Security...
Page 8: Keys And Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys and Locks WARNING Keys Leaving children in a vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is dangerous for many WARNING reasons; children or others could Leaving children in a vehicle with be badly injured or even killed. the ignition key is dangerous for They could operate the power many reasons.
Page 9 Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Keyless Entry Remote Keyless (RKE) System Entry (RKE) System Operation Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorised The transmitter functions will work service facility could void up to 20 m (65 ft) away from the authorisation to use this equipment.
Page 10 Keys, Doors, and Windows (Lock): Press to lock all doors. (Unlock): Press to unlock the (Vehicle Locator/Panic driver door or all doors. See "Door Alarm): Press and release one The indicators may flash and/or the Unlock Options" under Vehicle time to locate the vehicle. The horn may sound to indicate locking, Personalisation on page 4‑43.
Page 11 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyless Access Operation Lock Sensor Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle Some vehicles have a keyless access system that lets you lock Only RKE transmitters programmed and unlock the doors and access to the vehicle will work. If a the boot without removing the transmitter is lost or stolen, a RKE transmitter from your pocket,...
Page 12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2. Insert the vehicle key of the new Starting the Vehicle with a Battery Replacement transmitter into the key lock Low Transmitter Battery Replace the battery if the REPLACE cylinder located on the outside BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY If the transmitter battery is weak, the of the driver door and turn the message displays in the DIC.
Page 13: Remote Vehicle Start
Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Vehicle Start to have the vehicle in view. Check local regulations for any The vehicle may have this feature requirements. that allows you to start the engine Other conditions can affect the from outside the vehicle. performance of the transmitter.
Page 14: Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows The oil pressure is low. The engine will continue to run for Cancelling a Remote Start 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a Two remote vehicle starts, or a To cancel a remote start, do one of 10-minute time extension.
Page 15: Power Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows From the outside: Power Door Locks WARNING (Continued) Turn the key in the driver door lock anticlockwise to lock the So, all passengers should wear door and clockwise to unlock it. safety belts properly and the doors should be locked whenever Press on the Remote...
Page 16: Lockout Protection
1-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Door Ajar Reminder If any door is open when locking the Lockout Protection vehicle, three chimes will signal that A chime will sound and the If the power door lock switch is the delayed locking feature is active. appropriate door message will pressed when the key is in the Five seconds after the last door is...
Page 17: Doors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 1-11 Doors WARNING (Continued) Boot Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and WARNING set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Exhaust gases can enter the Control Systems in the vehicle if it is driven with the Index.
Page 18 1-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Emergency Boot Release The emergency boot release handle is only intended to aid a Handle person trapped in a latched boot, enabling them to open the boot from the inside. There is a glow-in-the-dark emergency boot release handle located inside the boot on the boot latch.
Page 19: Vehicle Security
Keys, Doors, and Windows 1-13 Vehicle Security Disarming the System Intrusion Sensor To disarm the system, do one of the The vehicle's intrusion sensor This vehicle has theft-deterrent following: monitors the vehicle interior and features; however, they do not make provides an alarm signal to the it impossible to steal.
Page 20: Immobiliser Operation
1-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Make sure there are no The system is automatically If the engine does not start and the obstructions blocking the disarmed when the vehicle is security light stays on, there is a sensors in the front overhead started with the correct key.
Page 21: Keyless Access
Keys, Doors, and Windows 1-15 Immobiliser Operation The system has one or more If the engine does not start with the transmitters matched to an other transmitter or when the (Keyless Access) immobiliser control unit in your transmitter is in the pocket in the vehicle.
Page 22: Exterior Mirrors
1-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors To adjust the mirrors: 1. Turn the selector switch to Convex Mirrors L (Left) or R (Right) to choose the driver or passenger mirror. 2. Move the control to adjust WARNING the mirror.
Page 23: Folding Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 1-17 Folding Mirrors Power Folding Mirrors The vehicle may have power Manual Folding Mirrors folding mirrors. Manually fold the mirrors inward to To fold the mirrors: prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle.
Page 24: Interior Mirrors
1-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Heated Mirrors Reverse Tilt Mirrors Interior Mirrors For vehicles with heated mirrors: If the vehicle has the memory Manual Rearview Mirror package, the outside mirrors have a (Rear Demister): Press to heat reverse tilt feature. This feature tilts the mirrors.
Page 25: Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows 1-19 Automatic Dimming Windows Rearview Mirror WARNING For vehicles with an automatic dimming rearview mirror, the mirror Leaving children, helpless adults, will automatically reduce the glare or pets in a vehicle with the from the headlamps from behind. windows closed is dangerous.
Page 26: Power Windows
1-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Power Windows Express-Down Window Programming the Power Windows The express-down feature allows the windows to be lowered fully If the battery on the vehicle has without holding the window switch. been recharged or disconnected, Press the switch fully to activate the or is not working, the driver express-down feature.
Page 27 Keys, Doors, and Windows 1-21 Express Window Anti-Pinch Express Window Anti-Pinch Window Lockout Feature Override If any object is in the path of the WARNING window when express-up is active, the window stops at the obstruction If express override is activated, and auto-reverses to a preset the window will not reverse factory position.
Page 28: Roof
1-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows Sun Visors Roof Sunroof On vehicles with a sunroof, the switches used to operate it are on the headliner above the rearview mirror. The ignition must be in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in Retained Accessory Power (RAP) to operate the sunroof.
Page 29 Keys, Doors, and Windows 1-23 Express Open/Close: Press and Anti-Pinch Feature release the front or rear of If an object is in the path of the switch (A) to express-open or sunroof when it is closing, the express-close the sunroof. anti-pinch feature detects the object Vent/Close: Press and hold the and stops the sunroof from closing...
Page 30 1-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows NOTES...
Page 31 Seats and Restraints Seats and Safety Belts Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle ..... 2-28 Safety Belts ....2-12 Restraints Adding Equipment to the How to Wear Safety Belts...
Page 32: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats The vehicle's front seats have adjustable head restraints in the WARNING outboard seating positions. With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash.
Page 33 Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Try to move the head restraint after the button is released to make sure The vehicle's rear seat has that it is locked in place. adjustable head restraints in all three seating positions. Rear head restraints are not designed to be removed.
Page 34: Seat Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Front Seats Seat Height Adjuster Seat Adjustment WARNING You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do To adjust a manual seat: not want to.
Page 35: Power Seat Adjustment
Seats and Restraints Power Seat Adjustment Lumbar Adjustment Reclining Seat Backrests WARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job. The shoulder belt will not be against your body.
Page 36 Seats and Restraints 2. Push and pull on the backrest to make sure it is locked. Power Reclining Seatbacks Do not have a backrest reclined if To recline a manual seatback: the vehicle is moving. 1. Lift the lever. Manual Reclining Seatbacks 2.
Page 37: Memory Seats
Seats and Restraints Memory Seats The vehicle will also automatically Recalling Button Memory save driver seat and outside mirror Positions positions to the current driver To recall the manually saved Button Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Memory positions, press and hold transmitter when the ignition is 1 or 2.
Page 38 Seats and Restraints Recalling RKE Memory Positions The driver seat and outside mirrors Easy Exit Driver Seat will move to the previously saved The RKE Memory feature can recall This feature moves the seat RKE Memory positions. the driver seat and outside mirrors rearward allowing the driver more to previously stored RKE Memory This feature is turned on or off using...
Page 39: Heated Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Heated Front Seats Press to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and backrest. Indicator lights on the WARNING button show the current setting. If you cannot feel temperature Press the button once for the change or pain to the skin, the highest setting.
Page 40: Rear Seats
2-10 Seats and Restraints Rear Seats 2. Lift the rear seat armrest and place it in the folded position, if necessary. See Rear Seat Folding the Seat Backrest Armrest on page 2‑11. Either side of the seatback can be folded down for more cargo space. Fold a seatback only when the vehicle is not moving.
Page 41: Rear Seat Armrest
Seats and Restraints 2-11 Raising the Seat Backrest To raise a seatback: Rear Seat Armrest 1. Lift the seatback up and push it WARNING rearward to lock it in place. Make sure the safety belt is in If either seatback is not locked, it the retainer clip and is not could move forward in a sudden twisted or caught in the...
Page 42: Safety Belts
2-12 Seats and Restraints Safety Belts Why Safety Belts Work WARNING (Continued) This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts It is extremely dangerous to ride properly. It also describes some in a cargo area, inside or outside things not to do with safety belts.
Page 43: How To Wear Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 2-13 There is more time to stop because Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why How to Wear Safety you stop over a longer distance and, should I have to wear safety Belts Properly when worn properly, your strongest belts? bones take the forces from the This section is only for people of...
Page 44: Properly
2-14 Seats and Restraints Wear the shoulder belt over the Lap-Shoulder Belt shoulder and across the chest. All seating positions in the vehicle These parts of the body are best have a lap-shoulder belt. able to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt locks if The following instructions explain there is a sudden stop or crash.
Page 45 Seats and Restraints 2-15 The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly. If the shoulder portion of a passenger belt is pulled out all the way, the child restraint locking feature may be engaged.
Page 46 2-16 Seats and Restraints Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front passenger seating positions. Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and not falling off it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck.
Page 47: Safety Belt Use During
Seats and Restraints 2-17 Safety Belt Pretensioners Safety Belt Use During The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety Pregnancy This vehicle has safety belt belt is worn properly, it is more likely pretensioners for front outboard that the fetus will not be hurt in a Safety belts work for everyone,...
Page 48: Safety System Check
2-18 Seats and Restraints Safety System Check Safety Belt Care Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after Now and then, check that the safety Keep belts clean and dry. a Crash belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and WARNING anchorages are all working properly.
Page 49: Airbag System
Seats and Restraints 2-19 See your dealer to have the safety Airbag System For frontal airbags, the word belt assemblies inspected or AIRBAG is on the centre of the The vehicle has the following replaced. steering wheel for the driver and on airbags: the instrument panel for the front New parts and repairs may be...
Page 50 2-20 Seats and Restraints Here are the most important things WARNING WARNING to know about the airbag system: Because airbags inflate with great Children who are up against, WARNING force and faster than the blink of or very close to, any airbag when an eye, anyone who is up it inflates can be seriously injured You can be severely injured or...
Page 51: Where Are The Airbags
Seats and Restraints 2-21 Where Are the Airbags? There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.
Page 52: When Should An Airbag
2-22 Seats and Restraints When Should an Airbag whether the object is fixed or WARNING moving, rigid or deformable, Inflate? narrow or wide. If something is between an Frontal airbags are designed to Thresholds can also vary with occupant and an airbag, the inflate in moderate to severe frontal specific vehicle design.
Page 53: What Makes An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 2-23 Seat-mounted side impact and What Makes an Airbag How Does an Airbag roof-rail airbags are intended to Inflate? Restrain? inflate in moderate to severe side crashes depending on the location In a deployment event, the sensing In moderate to severe frontal or of the impact.
Page 54: What Will You See After An
2-24 Seats and Restraints What Will You See after You can lock the doors, turn off the WARNING interior lamps and hazard warning an Airbag Inflates? flashers by using the controls for When an airbag inflates, there those features. After the frontal airbags and may be dust in the air.
Page 55: Privacy
Seats and Restraints 2-25 Additional windscreen breakage Airbag On-Off Switch falls under the conditions specified may also occur from the front in this manual as follows: The vehicle has an airbag on-off outboard passenger airbag. Infant: An infant (less than switch that you can use to manually Airbags are designed to inflate 1 year old) must travel in the...
Page 56 2-26 Seats and Restraints Child age 1 to 12: A child age 1 Medical Condition: A passenger WARNING (Continued) to 12 must travel in the front seat has a medical condition which, because: according to his or her physician: In a crash, the airbag will not be My vehicle has no rear seat;...
Page 57 Seats and Restraints 2-27 The word OFF will come on in the WARNING passenger airbag status indicator located in the instrument panel to If the airbag readiness light ever let you know that the front outboard comes on and stays on, it means passenger frontal airbag is off, after that something may be wrong the system check is completed.
Page 58: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
2-28 Seats and Restraints Servicing the Adding Equipment to the vehicle's airbag system, or if you have questions about whether the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle Airbag-Equipped Vehicle airbag system will be affected if the vehicle is modified for any other Airbags affect how the vehicle Adding accessories that change the reason, contact your dealer.
Page 59: Replacing Airbag System Parts After A Crash
Seats and Restraints 2-29 Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need Child Restraints to replace airbag system parts. Parts after a Crash See your dealer for service. Older Children If the airbag readiness light stays WARNING on after the vehicle is started or comes on when you are driving, A crash can damage the the airbag system may not work...
Page 60 2-30 Seats and Restraints Can proper safety belt fit be The manufacturer's instructions that restraint system or infant restraint maintained for the length of the come with the booster seat state the system secured in a rear seating trip? If yes, continue. If no, weight and height limitations for that position.
Page 61: Infants And Young
Seats and Restraints 2-31 Infants and Young WARNING (Continued) Children The child could move too far Everyone in a vehicle needs forward increasing the chance of protection! This includes infants and head and neck injury. The child all other children. Neither the might also slide under the lap distance traveled nor the age and size of the traveler changes the...
Page 62 2-32 Seats and Restraints Every time infants and young WARNING (Continued) WARNING children ride in vehicles, they should have the protection provided by Children who are up against, For example, in a crash at only appropriate child restraints. or very close to, any airbag when 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) Children who are not restrained it inflates can be seriously injured...
Page 63 Seats and Restraints 2-33 restraint will be compatible with WARNING (Continued) WARNING the motor vehicle in which it will be used. A young child's hip bones are still If you must secure a For most basic types of child so small that the vehicle's regular forward-facing child restraint restraints, there are many different safety belt may not remain low on...
Page 64: Child Restraint Systems
2-34 Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat (C) Booster Seats A forward-facing child seat (B) A booster seat (C) is a child (A) Rear-Facing Infant Seat provides restraint for the child's restraint designed to improve the fit A rear-facing infant seat (A) body with the harness.
Page 65 Seats and Restraints 2-35 Securing an Add-On Child Children can be endangered in a Securing the Child Within the crash if the child restraint is not Restraint in the Vehicle Child Restraint properly secured in the vehicle. WARNING When securing an add-on child WARNING restraint, refer to the instructions A child can be seriously injured or...
Page 66: Where To Put The Restraint
2-36 Seats and Restraints Where to Put the If a child restraint is secured in WARNING the right front passenger seat, there Restraint is a switch on the instrument panel A child in a rear-facing child to manually turn off the front According to accident statistics, restraint can be seriously injured passenger frontal airbag.
Page 67 Seats and Restraints 2-37 When securing a child restraint in a Adjacent seating positions should WARNING (Continued) rear seating position, study the not be used if the child restraint instructions that came with your prevents access to or interferes with Secure rear-facing child child restraint to make sure it is the routing of the safety belt.
Page 68 2-38 Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Installation Locations Permissible Options for Fitting a Child Restraint System On Front On Front Passenger Seat Passenger Seat On Rear Outboard On Rear Weight and Age Class Activated Airbag Deactivated Airbag Seats Centre Seat Group 0 U¹...
Page 69 Seats and Restraints 2-39 Permissible Options for Fitting an ISOFIX Child Restraint System Mass Group Class Size Fixture Vehicle ISOFIX Positions On Front On Rear On Rear Passenger Outboard Centre Seat Seats Seat ISO/R1 (up to 10 kg) ISO/R1 (up to 13 kg) ISO/R2 ISO/R3 ISO/R2...
Page 70: Isofix Child Restraint
2-40 Seats and Restraints ISOFIX Size Class and Seat ISOFIX Child Restraint (ISOFIX Mounting Bracket): Device: Seating positions with two ISOFIX Systems mounting brackets. A - ISO/F3: Forward-facing child restraint system for children of Fasten vehicle-approved ISOFIX maximum size in the weight class 9 child restraint systems to the to 18 kg.
Page 71 Seats and Restraints 2-41 There are five ISOFIX mounting Top-Tether Fastening Eyes brackets in the rear seat. Use brackets 1 and 2 when installing a child restraint using ISOFIX in seating position A. Use brackets 3 and 4 when installing a child restraint using ISOFIX in seating position B.
Page 72: Securing Child Restraints
2-42 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints If the child restraint does not have the ISOFIX system, you will be (Rear Seat) using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Be When securing a child restraint in a sure to follow the instructions that rear seating position, study the came with the child restraint.
Page 73 Seats and Restraints 2-43 5. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See ISOFIX Child Restraint Systems on page 2‑40 for more information. 6. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place.
Page 74: Securing Child Restraints
2-44 Seats and Restraints Securing Child Restraints WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) (Front Passenger Seat) A child in a forward-facing child This is especially the case if This vehicle has airbags. A rear restraint can be seriously injured rear-facing child restraint systems seat is a safer place to secure a or killed if the front passenger forward-facing child restraint.
Page 75 Seats and Restraints 2-45 If the child restraint has the ISOFIX You will be using the lap-shoulder WARNING system, see ISOFIX Child Restraint belt to secure the child restraint in Systems on page 2‑40 for how and this position. Follow the instructions If the airbag readiness light where to install the child restraint that came with the child restraint.
Page 76 2-46 Seats and Restraints 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run 6. Before placing a child in the the lap and shoulder portions of restraint, make sure it is the vehicle's safety belt through securely held in place. To check, or around the restraint.
Page 77: Storage Compartments Instrument Panel Storage
Storage Storage Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Instrument Panel Storage Instrument Panel Storage ..3-1 Glove Box ....3-1 Cupholders .
Page 78: Cupholders
Storage Cupholders The vehicle may have removable Rear Seat cupholders. To remove the Centre Console cupholders: 1. Pull and hold the tab at the rear of the cupholders. 2. Lift up and rearward. To reinstall, place the two forward tabs into the slots and push down on the rear of the cupholder.
Page 79: Sunglasses Storage
Storage Sunglasses Storage Centre Console Storage The armrest can be adjusted to a rearward, middle, and forward position. Pull or push the front of the armrest to adjust to the desired position. If the vehicle has removable cupholders there is storage under them.
Page 80: Additional Storage Features
Storage Additional Storage Convenience Net Features For vehicles with a convenience net, it is located in the boot and used to store small loads. The net should Cargo Tie-Downs not be used to store heavy loads. Attach the loops on each side of the net to the cargo tie-downs located in the boot.
Page 81 Instruments and Controls Instruments and Warning Lights, Gauges, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light ....4-24 Indicators Controls Up-Shift Light ....4-25 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Traction Off Light .
Page 82 Instruments and Controls Information Displays Engine Oil Messages ..4-37 Tyre Messages ....4-41 Engine Power Messages ..4-38 Transmission Messages .
Page 83: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Instrument Panel Overview...
Page 84 Instruments and Controls A. Air Vents on page 7‑8. H. AM-FM Radio. See the separate N. Cruise Control on page 8‑37. infotainment system manual. B. Turn and Lane-Change Lever. O. Steering Wheel Adjustment on See Turn and Lane-Change CD Player. See the separate page 4‑5.
Page 85: Controls
Instruments and Controls U. Ultrasonic Parking Assist on Controls 3. Pull or push the steering wheel page 8‑40 (If Equipped). closer or away from you. Traction Control System (TCS) Steering Wheel 4. Push the lever (A) up to lock the on page 8‑35.
Page 86: Steering Wheel Controls
Instruments and Controls Steering Wheel Controls Windscreen Wiper/ (Mute/End Call): Press to reject an incoming call, or end a Washer current call. Press to silence the vehicle speakers while using the infotainment system. Press again to turn the sound on. (Toggle Switch): Press to select an audio source.
Page 87 Instruments and Controls Wipe Parking If the ignition is turned to LOCK/ OFF while the wipers are on 1, 2, , they will immediately stop. If the windscreen wiper lever is then moved to before the driver door (Adjustable Interval Wipes): (Sensitivity Control): Move the is opened, or within 10 minutes, the Turn the band up for more frequent...
Page 88: Headlamp Washer
Instruments and Controls Wiper Arm Assembly Protection Windscreen Washer Headlamp Washer When using an automatic car wash, Pull the windscreen wiper lever For vehicles with headlamp move the windscreen wiper lever toward you to spray windscreen washers, they are located to the washer fluid and activate the wipers.
Page 89: Clock
Instruments and Controls Clock Setting the 12/24 Hour Format automatic time synchronisation. See Vehicle Personalisation on 1. Press the CONFIG button. Setting the Time (Base Radio) page 4‑43 for more information. 2. Select Time and Date Settings. The infotainment system controls Setting the Time 3.
Page 90: Power Sockets
4-10 Instruments and Controls Setting the Clock (Radio with Power Sockets When adding electrical equipment, be sure to follow the installation CD and Touchscreen) The accessory power outlets can be instructions included with the To set the time: used to plug in electrical equipment, equipment.
Page 91: Indicators
Instruments and Controls 4-11 Warning Lights, Warning lights come on when there When one of the warning lights could be a problem with a vehicle comes on and stays on while Gauges, and function. Some warning lights come driving, or when one of the gauges on briefly when the engine is started shows there may be a problem, Indicators...
Page 92: Instrument Cluster
4-12 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster Gas Cluster with Base Level DIC...
Page 93 Instruments and Controls 4-13 Gas Cluster with Uplevel DIC...
Page 94 4-14 Instruments and Controls Diesel Cluster...
Page 95: Speedometer
Instruments and Controls 4-15 Speedometer Trip Odometer Fuel Gauge The speedometer shows the The trip odometer can show how far vehicle's speed in kilometres per the vehicle has been driven since hour (km/h). the trip odometer was last reset. The trip odometer is accessed and Mileometer reset through the Driver Information Centre (DIC).
Page 96: Engine Coolant Temperature
4-16 Instruments and Controls Here are four things that some Engine Coolant Seat Belt Reminders owners ask about. These are Temperature Gauge Driver Safety Belt Reminder normal and do not indicate a problem with the fuel gauge: Light At the service station, the fuel There is a driver safety belt pump shuts off before the gauge reminder light on the instrument...
Page 97 Instruments and Controls 4-17 Passenger Seat Belt The front passenger safety belt When the vehicle is started, two reminder light and chime may turn safety belt symbols come on and Reminder Light on if an object is put on the seat stay on for several seconds in the such as a briefcase, handbag, instrument cluster to alert the driver...
Page 98: Airbag Readiness Light
4-18 Instruments and Controls Airbag Readiness Light Airbag On-Off Light WARNING The system checks the airbag's If the vehicle has an airbag on-off If the airbag readiness light stays electrical system for possible switch, it also has a passenger on after the vehicle is started or malfunctions.
Page 99 Instruments and Controls 4-19 stay on as a reminder that the WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) airbag has been turned off. This light will go off when the airbag has manual, that person will not have To help avoid injury to yourself or been turned on.
Page 100: Charging System Light
4-20 Instruments and Controls Charging System Light Malfunction Indicator Lamp A computer system called EOBD (European On-Board Diagnostics) monitors the operation of the vehicle to ensure emissions are at This light should come on when the acceptable levels, to produce a ignition is on, but the engine is not cleaner environment.
Page 101 Instruments and Controls 4-21 Notice: If the vehicle is This light comes on during a Light On Steady: An emission continually driven with this light malfunction in one of two ways: control system malfunction has on, the emission controls might been detected on the vehicle.
Page 102: Service Vehicle Soon Light
4-22 Instruments and Controls Emissions Inspection and The vehicle may not pass If this has been done and the inspection if: vehicle still does not pass the Maintenance Programs inspection for lack of EOBD The malfunction indicator lamp is Some local governments may have system readiness, your dealer on while the vehicle is running.
Page 103: Brake System Warning Light
Instruments and Controls 4-23 Brake System Electric Parking WARNING Warning Light Brake Light The brake system might not be The vehicle brake system consists working properly if the brake of two hydraulic circuits. If one system warning light is on. circuit is not working, the remaining Driving with the brake system circuit can still work to stop the...
Page 104: Antilock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light
4-24 Instruments and Controls If the light does not come on, Antilock Brake System Then start the engine again to reset or remains flashing, see your dealer. the system. If the ABS light stays (ABS) Warning Light on, or comes on again while driving, the vehicle needs service.
Page 105: Up-Shift Light
Instruments and Controls 4-25 Up-Shift Light Traction Off Light This light comes on when the traction control system (TCS) has been turned off by pressing and releasing the traction control button. This light also comes on and the system turns off if there is a problem with the traction control system.
Page 106: Electronic Stability Control (Esc) Indicator Light
4-26 Instruments and Controls Electronic Stability The light flashes if the system is This light comes on when the ESC active and is working to assist the system is turned off. When the ESC Control (ESC) driver with directional control of the is off, the TCS is also off, and wheel Indicator Light vehicle in difficult driving conditions.
Page 107: Tyre Pressure Light
Instruments and Controls 4-27 The fast warm-up glow plug system When the Light Is On Steady Diesel Particulate makes the wait-to-start light stay on Filter Light This indicates that one or more of for a shorter amount of time than the tyres are significantly most diesel engines.
Page 108: Engine Oil Pressure Light
4-28 Instruments and Controls Engine Oil Pressure Light 3. Move out of the flow of traffic as quickly as possible without impeding other vehicles. WARNING 4. Switch off the ignition. Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can WARNING Notice: Engine lubrication may become so hot that it catches fire.
Page 109: Low Fuel Warning Light
Instruments and Controls 4-29 Low Fuel Warning Light Security Light For information regarding this light and the vehicle's security system, see Anti-theft Alarm System on page 1‑13. High-Beam On Light This light, below the fuel gauge, The security light should come on comes on briefly when the engine briefly as the engine is started.
Page 110: Front Fog Lamp Light
4-30 Instruments and Controls Front Fog Lamp Light For more information see Rear Fog The light goes out when the cruise Lamps on page 5‑6. control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 8‑37 for more Lamps On Reminder information.
Page 111: Information Displays Driver Information
Instruments and Controls 4-31 Information Displays The DIC displays trip, fuel, vehicle Trip/Fuel Menu Items system information, and warning Press MENU on the indicator lever messages if a system problem is Driver Information until Trip/Fuel Menu is displayed. detected. Centre (DIC) to scroll through the DIC Buttons following possible menu items:...
Page 112 4-32 Instruments and Controls Trip 1 and Trip 2 the last time this menu item was Average Vehicle Speed reset. On some models, this display This display shows the current This display shows the average is shown as L/100 km (mpg). distance travelled, in either speed of the vehicle in miles The fuel economy can be reset by...
Page 113 Instruments and Controls 4-33 On some models, the menus may When the remaining oil life is low, Battery Voltage only be accessible when the vehicle the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This display, available on some is stopped. message will appear on the display. vehicles, shows the current battery See Engine Oil Messages on voltage.
Page 114: Vehicle Messages Vehicle Messages
4-34 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Messages On the base level cluster, vehicle 35: Replace battery in remote key messages appear as code numbers. 53: Tighten filler cap Some of these codes may appear Vehicle Messages 65: Theft attempted along with the service vehicle soon (Base Level) light and the owner manual symbol 67: Service steering column lock...
Page 115: (Uplevel)
Instruments and Controls 4-35 Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM (Uplevel) Charging Messages This message is displayed when DIC messages display when the BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE there is a fault in the battery status of the vehicle has changed charging system.
Page 116: Cruise Control Messages
4-36 Instruments and Controls SERVICE BRAKE ASSIST Cruise Control Messages PASSENGER DOOR OPEN This message may be displayed This message will display when CRUISE SET TO XXX when there is a problem with the the front passenger door is open. This message displays when the brake boost assist system.
Page 117: Engine Cooling System
Instruments and Controls 4-37 Engine Cooling System COOLANT LEVEL LOW Engine Oil Messages ADD COOLANT Messages CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message will display if the A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH This message displays when the coolant is low. See Engine Coolant ENGINE TEMP engine oil needs to be changed.
Page 118: Engine Power Messages
4-38 Instruments and Controls OIL PRESSURE LOW The performance may be reduced Diesel Particulate the next time the vehicle is driven. STOP ENGINE Filter Messages The vehicle may be driven at a This message displays if low oil reduced speed while this message DIESEL PARTIC (Particulate) pressure levels occur.
Page 119: Messages
Instruments and Controls 4-39 Key and Lock Messages Lamp Messages INDICATOR ON This message is displayed if the NO REMOTE DETECTED AUTOMATIC LIGHT indicator has been left on. Turn off CONTROL ON This message displays when the the turn signal. transmitter battery is weak on This message is displayed when the vehicles with keyless access.
Page 120: Messages
4-40 Instruments and Controls Ride Control System TRACTION CONTROL OFF SERVICE POWER STEERING Messages On some models, this message This message displays if there is a displays when the Traction Control problem with the power steering SERVICE TRACTION System (TCS) is turned off. Adjust system.
Page 121: Starting The Vehicle
Instruments and Controls 4-41 Starting the Vehicle Tyre Messages You can receive more than one tyre pressure message at a time. To Messages TYRE PRESSURE LOW read the other messages that may INFLATE TYRE have been sent at the same time, TURN STEERING WHEEL press the SET/CLR button.
Page 122: Transmission Messages
4-42 Instruments and Controls Transmission Messages TRANSMISSION HOT- Window Messages IDLE ENGINE PRESS CLUTCH TO START OPEN, THEN CLOSE This message displays and a chime DRIVER WINDOW This message displays when sounds if the transmission fluid in attempting to start a vehicle with a This message is displayed when the the vehicle gets hot.
Page 123: Vehicle Personalisation
Instruments and Controls 4-43 Vehicle Entering the Personalisation Climate and Air Quality Menus Select the Climate and Air Quality Personalisation 1. Press CONFIG to access the menu and the following may be Configuration Settings menu. The audio system controls are displayed: used to access the personalisation 2.
Page 124 4-44 Instruments and Controls Air Quality Sensor Auto Rear Demist Easy Exit Driver Seat This will allow you to select whether This will allow you to turn the auto When on, this feature will move the the system will operate at high or rear demist on or off.
Page 125 Instruments and Controls 4-45 Chime Volume Press TUNE/MENU when Reverse Language Tilt Mirror is highlighted. Turn the This allows selection of the chime Select the Language menu and the TUNE/MENU knob to select On or volume level. following may be displayed: Off.
Page 126 4-46 Instruments and Controls Turkish Press TUNE/MENU when Vehicle Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out Locator Lights is highlighted. Turn Arabic When on, this feature will keep the the TUNE/MENU knob to select On driver door from locking when the Russian or Off.
Page 127 Instruments and Controls 4-47 Passive Door Unlock Delayed Door Lock Door Unlock Options Memory Remote Recall When on, this feature will delay This allows selection of which doors the locking of the doors until will unlock when pressing the unlock Remote Left in Vehicle Reminder five seconds after the last door is button on the RKE transmitter.
Page 128 4-48 Instruments and Controls Passive Door Lock Memory Remote Recall Press TUNE/MENU when Remote Left in Vehicle Reminder is This allows of which doors are When on, this feature will recall the highlighted. Turn the TUNE/MENU unlocked by pressing the button on current driver's last seat and outside knob to select On or Off.
Page 129: Interior Lighting
Lighting Lighting Automatic Headlamp Interior Lighting System ..... . 5-4 Instrument Panel Illumination Headlamp Levelling Control Control ..... . 5-7 (Automatic) .
Page 130: Exterior Lighting
Lighting Exterior Lighting Turn the control to the following (Headlamps): Turns on the positions: headlamps together with the following: Exterior Lamp Controls (Off): Turns off the exterior lamps. The knob returns to the Sidemarker Lamps AUTO position after it is released. Tail lamps Turn to off again to reactivate the AUTO mode.
Page 131: Exterior Lamps Off
Lighting Exterior Lamps Off Flash-to-Pass When the DRL system is on, the tail lamps, sidemarker lamps, parking Reminder To flash the main beams, pull the lamps, and instrument panel lights indicator/lane change lever toward are not on unless you turn the A warning chime sounds if the driver you, and release.
Page 132: Automatic Headlamp
Lighting Automatic Headlamp When it is bright enough outside, Headlamp Levelling the headlamps will turn off or may System Control (Manual) change to Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). When the exterior lamp control is set to AUTO and it is dark enough The automatic headlamp system outside, the headlamps come on turns off when the exterior lamp...
Page 133: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change Raise or lower the lever until the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane Signals change. Hold it there until the lane change is completed. If the lever is briefly pressed and released, the indicator flashes three times.
Page 134: Front Fog Lamps
Lighting Front Fog Lamps Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps. Rear Fog Lamps This indicator light turns on in the instrument panel cluster when the rear fog lamp is on. For vehicles with front fog lamps, the button is located on the exterior lamp control, left of the...
Page 135: Interior Lighting
Lighting Interior Lighting Dome Lamps (Instrument Panel Brightness): Move and hold the thumbwheel up or down to brighten Instrument Panel or dim the lights. Illumination Control Courtesy Lamps The courtesy lamps come on automatically when any door is opened and the dome lamp is in the door position.
Page 136: Reading Lamps
Lighting Reading Lamps Lighting Features Exit Lighting The dome lamps come on when the Entry Lighting key is removed from the ignition. For vehicles with keyless access, The headlamps, tail lamps, number the dome lamps turn on as soon as plate lamps, reversing lamps, dome the vehicle is turned off.
Page 137: Battery Load Management
Lighting Battery Load The battery can be discharged at It can increase engine idle speed to idle if the electrical loads are very generate more power, whenever Management high. This is true for all vehicles. needed. It can temporarily reduce This is because the generator the power demands of some The vehicle has Electric Power...
Page 138 5-10 Lighting NOTES...
Page 139: Introduction
Infotainment System Infotainment Introduction System Infotainment Your vehicle has an infotainment system. See the separate Introduction infotainment system manual. Infotainment ....6-1...
Page 140 Infotainment System NOTES...
Page 141: Climate Controls
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. Climate Control Systems Climate Control Systems ..7-1 Automatic Climate Control System ..... . 7-3 Dual Automatic Climate Control System .
Page 142 Climate Controls temperature falls below freezing, the For vehicles with heated outside Air Delivery Modes: Press air conditioner will not run and the rearview mirrors, they turn on with , or to change the direction of indicator light turns off. the rear window demister and help the airflow.
Page 143: Automatic Climate Control System
Climate Controls Automatic Climate Control System When the indicator light is on, the system is in full automatic operation. The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with If the air delivery mode or fan this system. setting is manually adjusted, the auto indicator turns off and displays will show the selected settings.
Page 144 Climate Controls For best results, clear all snow and control system may adjust to Air Delivery Modes: Press ice from the windscreen before outside air supply and turn on the , or to change the direction of defrosting. air conditioner. The fan speed may the airflow.
Page 145: Dual Automatic Climate Control System
Climate Controls For vehicles with heated outside Dual Automatic Climate Control System rearview mirrors, they turn on with The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with the rear window demister and help this system. to clear mist or frost from the surface of the mirror.
Page 146 Climate Controls When the indicator light is on, the SYNC: Press to link all climate (Floor): Air is directed to the system is in full automatic operation. zone settings to the driver settings. floor outlets. If the air delivery mode or fan The SYNC indicator light will turn (Demist): Air is directed to the setting is manually adjusted, the...
Page 147 Climate Controls Rear Window Demister Remote Start Climate Control (Recirculation): Press to turn Operation: For vehicles with the on recirculation. An indicator light (Rear Window Demister): remote start feature, the climate comes on. Air is recirculated to Press to turn the rear window control system may run when the quickly cool the inside of the vehicle demister on or off.
Page 148: Air Vents
Climate Controls Air Vents Operation Tips Maintenance Keep all outlets open whenever Centre Air Vents possible for best system Passenger Compartment performance. Use the louvres located on the Air Filter air vents to change the direction of Keep the paths under all seats The filter removes dust, pollen, and the airflow.
Page 149 Climate Controls Service This vehicle may have the new environmentally friendly refrigerant R1234yf. This refrigerant has more of a significantly reduced global warming impact than the traditional automotive refrigerant, R-134a. All vehicles have a label underbonnet that identifies the refrigerant used in the vehicle.
Page 150 7-10 Climate Controls NOTES...
Page 151: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Driving and Starting and Operating Manual Gearbox New Vehicle Run-In ..8-14 Manual Gearbox ... . . 8-30 Operating Ignition Positions (Key Brakes...
Page 152: Driving Information
Driving and Operating Replace the vehicle's tyres with Fuel Driving Information the same TPC Spec number Fuel ......8-41 moulded into the tyre's sidewall Fuel Additives .
Page 153: Defensive Driving
Driving and Operating Watch the road. Do not read, Allow enough following distance WARNING take notes, or look up between you and the driver in information on phones or front of you. Taking your eyes off the road too other electronic devices. Focus on the task of driving.
Page 154: Steering
Driving and Operating Helpful braking tips to keep in mind Steering Hydraulic Power Steering include: If the vehicle has the hydraulic Electric Power Steering Keep enough distance between power steering, it may require you and the vehicle in front If your vehicle has electric power maintenance.
Page 155: Off-Road Recovery
Driving and Operating Steering in Emergencies Off-Road Recovery 3. Then turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. There are some situations when steering around a problem may Loss of Control be more effective than braking. Skidding Holding both sides of the steering wheel allows you to turn There are three types of skids that 180 degrees without removing...
Page 156: Driving On Wet Roads
Driving and Operating If the vehicle starts to slide, follow Remember: Antilock brakes help WARNING (Continued) these suggestions: avoid only the braking skid. Ease your foot off the Flowing or rushing water creates Driving on Wet Roads accelerator pedal and quickly strong forces.
Page 157: Highway Hypnosis
Driving and Operating Keep your eyes moving - scan Other Rainy Weather Tips WARNING (Continued) the road ahead and to the sides. Besides slowing down, other wet Check the rearview mirror and weather driving tips include: none going down a hill. You could vehicle instruments often.
Page 158: Winter Driving
Driving and Operating Stay in your own lane. Do not Drive with caution, whatever the Turn off cruise control on slippery swing wide or cut across the condition. Accelerate gently so surfaces. centre of the road. Drive at traction is not lost. Accelerating too Blizzard Conditions speeds that let you stay in your quickly causes the wheels to spin...
Page 159: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating If the Vehicle Is Stuck WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Slowly and cautiously spin the If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: For more information about wheels to free the vehicle when carbon monoxide, see Engine stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. Clear away snow from around Exhaust on page 8‑25.
Page 160: Vehicle Load Limits
8-10 Driving and Operating Rocking the Vehicle to Get Vehicle Load Limits Tyre and Loading Information It Out Label It is very important to know how Turn the steering wheel left and much weight the vehicle can right to clear the area around the carry.
Page 161 Driving and Operating 8-11 A vehicle-specific Tyre and Steps for Determining Determine the combined Loading Information label is Correct Load Limit weight of luggage and cargo attached to the vehicle's centre being loaded on the vehicle. Determine the combined pillar (B-pillar). The Tyre and That weight may not safely weight of the driver and Loading Information label shows...
Page 162 8-12 Driving and Operating Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight Vehicle Capacity Weight Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = for Example 2 = for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). 453 kg (1,000 lbs). 453 kg (1,000 lbs). Subtract Occupant Weight Subtract Occupant Weight Subtract Occupant Weight...
Page 163 Driving and Operating 8-13 Refer to the vehicle's Tyre and permitted mass of each axle. WARNING Loading Information label for This is the Gross Vehicle Weight specific information about the Rating (GVWR) and includes Always make sure that the load in vehicle's capacity weight and the weight of the vehicle, all the vehicle is securely stowed.
Page 164: Starting And Operating
8-14 Driving and Operating Starting and Following break-in, engine speed and turn it only with your hand. and load can be gradually If the key cannot be turned by Operating increased. hand, see your dealer. The key must be fully extended to Ignition Positions New Vehicle Run-In start the vehicle.
Page 165 Driving and Operating 8-15 If the vehicle must be shut off in an 4. Apply the parking brake. See B (ACC/ACCESSORY): This emergency: Electric Parking Brake on position provides power to some of page 8‑32. the electrical accessories. It unlocks 1.
Page 166 8-16 Driving and Operating D (START): This position starts the Key Lock Release If charging or jump starting the engine. When the engine starts, battery does not work, there is a release the key. The ignition switch manual key lock release. Locate the will return to ON/RUN for normal hole below the ignition lock.
Page 167 Driving and Operating 8-17 The transmitter must be in the message SHIFT TO PARK in the If the vehicle must be shut off in an vehicle for the system to operate. Driver Information Centre (DIC). emergency: If the pushbutton start is not See Transmission Messages on 1.
Page 168: Starting The Engine
8-18 Driving and Operating ON/RUN/START (Green LED driven. The engine will not start in WARNING Light): This mode is for driving and Service Only Mode. Push the button starting. With the ignition off, and again to turn the vehicle off. Turning off the vehicle while the brake pedal applied, pressing moving may cause loss of power...
Page 169 Driving and Operating 8-19 Petrol Engine Starting Procedure the engine is already running. When the engine starts, let go of Engine cranking can be stopped the key and accelerator. If the 1. With your foot off the accelerator by turning the ignition switch to vehicle starts briefly but then pedal, turn the ignition to START.
Page 170 8-20 Driving and Operating Diesel Engine Starting Procedure Notice: If the wait-to-start light Cold Weather Starting stays on after starting the vehicle, (Diesel Engine) The diesel engine starts differently the vehicle may not run properly. than a petrol engine. The vehicle The following tips will help with cold Have the vehicle serviced will only start in the P (Park) or the...
Page 171: Retained Accessory Power (Rap)
Driving and Operating 8-21 If the light does not go off, wait a Be sure you are using the proper Retained Accessory few seconds, then try starting the fuel for existing weather conditions. Power (RAP) engine again. See your dealer as See Fuel for Diesel Engines on soon as you can for a starting page 8‑42.
Page 172: Shifting Into Park
8-22 Driving and Operating Shifting Into Park 3. Turn the ignition key to parking brake is firmly applied LOCK/OFF. before you leave it. After you have moved the gear lever into P (Park), 4. Remove the key and take it with WARNING hold the regular brake pedal down.
Page 173: Shifting Out Of Park
Driving and Operating 8-23 If torque lock does occur, your If the vehicle has an uncharged Shift Lock Manual Release vehicle may need to be pushed battery or a battery with low voltage, If jump starting the vehicle did not uphill by another vehicle to relieve try charging or jump starting the work, the shift lock manual release...
Page 174: Parking
8-24 Driving and Operating Parking Parking over Things That Burn If the vehicle has a manual gearbox, before getting out of the vehicle, move the gear lever into WARNING R (Reverse) if parking on a downhill slope. On a level surface or an Things that can burn could touch uphill slope, use 1 (First) gear.
Page 175: Engine Exhaust
Driving and Operating 8-25 Engine Exhaust Diesel Particulate Filter WARNING (Continued) The diesel particle filter system WARNING filters harmful soot particles out of The vehicle exhaust system the exhaust gases. The system has been modified, damaged Engine exhaust contains carbon includes a self-cleaning function that or improperly repaired.
Page 176: Running The Vehicle While
8-26 Driving and Operating Particulate Filter Messages on Cleaning takes place quickest at Running the Vehicle high engine speeds and loads. Do page 4‑38. illuminates when While Parked not switch off the engine until the diesel particle filter is full. Start cleaning process is complete.
Page 177: Automatic Transmission
Driving and Operating 8-27 Automatic P (Park): This position locks the WARNING front wheels. It is the best position Transmission to use when you start the engine It can be dangerous to get out of because the vehicle cannot the vehicle if the automatic move easily.
Page 178 8-28 Driving and Operating Make sure the gear lever is fully in To rock the vehicle back and forth to The repairs would not be covered P (Park) before starting the engine. get out of snow, ice, or sand without by the vehicle warranty.
Page 179: Manual Mode
Driving and Operating 8-29 Manual Mode While using the DSC feature the Second Gear Start Feature transmission will have firmer shifting When accelerating the vehicle from Driver Shift Control (DSC) and sportier performance. You can a stop in snowy and icy conditions, use this for sport driving or when To use this feature: you may want to shift into...
Page 180: Manual Gearbox
8-30 Driving and Operating Manual Gearbox cause premature wear in the For the best fuel economy, use clutch. The repairs would not be 6 (Sixth) gear whenever vehicle covered by the vehicle warranty. speed and driving conditions allow. 1 (First): Press the clutch pedal An up-shift light in the instrument fully to the pedal stop and shift into cluster indicates when to shift to the...
Page 181: Antilock Brake
Driving and Operating 8-31 To stop, let up on the accelerator If R (Reverse) gear does not Brakes pedal and press the brake pedal. engage, shift the transmission to Just before the vehicle stops, press Neutral, release the clutch pedal, Antilock Brake the clutch pedal and the brake pedal and press it back down.
Page 182: Electric Parking Brake
8-32 Driving and Operating If driving safely on a wet road and it there will not be enough time to Electric Parking Brake becomes necessary to slam on the apply the brakes if that vehicle brakes and continue braking to suddenly slows or stops.
Page 183 Driving and Operating 8-33 The vehicle has an Electric Parking EPB Apply If the parking brake status light Brake (EPB). The switch for the flashes continuously, the EPB is The EPB can be applied any time EPB is in the centre console. The only partially applied or released, the vehicle is stopped.
Page 184 8-34 Driving and Operating EPB Release EPB release may take longer period Automatic EPB Release of time than normal when this light To release the EPB, place the The EPB will automatically release if is on. Continue to hold the switch ignition in the ON/RUN position, the vehicle is running, placed into until the parking brake status light is...
Page 185: Brake Assist
Driving and Operating 8-35 Brake Assist Ride Control Systems This vehicle has a brake assist Traction Control feature designed to assist the driver in stopping or decreasing vehicle System (TCS) speed in emergency driving The vehicle has a traction control conditions.
Page 186: Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
8-36 Driving and Operating Electronic Stability Control (ESC) The vehicle has a vehicle stability enhancement system called StabiliTrak. It is an advanced computer controlled system that The TCS off light comes on to To turn the system off, press assists with directional control of the indicate that the traction control located on the console in front of vehicle in difficult driving conditions.
Page 187: Cruise Control
Driving and Operating 8-37 This also occurs when traction Cruise Control control is activated. A noise might The cruise control lets the vehicle be heard or vibration might be felt in maintain a speed of about 40 km/h the brake pedal. This is normal. (25 mph) or more without keeping Continue to steer the vehicle in the your foot on the accelerator.
Page 188 8-38 Driving and Operating To set a speed: (On/Off): Press to turn the WARNING (Continued) cruise control system on and off. An 1. Press to turn cruise indicator light will turn on or off in Cruise control can be dangerous control on.
Page 189 Driving and Operating 8-39 To slow down in very small Increasing Speed While Using Ending Cruise Control amounts, move the thumbwheel Cruise Control There are three ways to end toward SET/- briefly. Each time If the cruise control system is cruise control: this is done, the vehicle goes already activated:...
Page 190: Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Parking Assist
8-40 Driving and Operating Object Detection objects can be detected may be WARNING (Continued) less during warmer or humid Systems weather. URPA, always check the area Turning the System On and Off around the vehicle and check all Ultrasonic Parking Assist mirrors before reversing.
Page 191: Fuel
Driving and Operating 8-41 The park assist sensors are When the System Does Not Fuel covered by frost or ice. Frost or Seem to Work Properly ice can form around and behind Use of the recommended fuel is The following messages may be the sensors and may not always an important part of the proper displayed on the DIC:...
Page 192: Fuel For Petrol Engines
8-42 Driving and Operating Petrols containing oxygenates, Fuels containing MMT can reduce Fuel for Diesel Engines such as ethers and ethanol, spark plug life and affect emission Diesel engines must be operated may be available in your area. control system performance. The only on commercially available However, fuels containing more malfunction indicator lamp might...
Page 193: Water In Fuel
Driving and Operating 8-43 Water in Fuel coastal areas), extremely high or Filling the Tank low outside temperatures and Drain diesel fuel filter of residual substantially varying daytime and WARNING water at every engine oil change. nighttime temperatures. If there is water in the diesel fuel filter, a 1.
Page 194 8-44 Driving and Operating WARNING WARNING Fuel can spray out on you if you If a fire starts while you are open the fuel cap too quickly. refuelling, do not remove the If you spill fuel and then nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by something ignites it, you could be shutting off the pump or by badly burned.
Page 195: Filling A Portable Fuel
Driving and Operating 8-45 Filling a Portable Fuel Towing WARNING (Continued) Container General Towing Bring the fill nozzle in contact Information WARNING with the inside of the fill opening before operating the Only use towing equipment that Never fill a portable fuel container nozzle.
Page 196 8-46 Driving and Operating For information on equipment to The following information has WARNING (Continued) tow a trailer, see "Towing important trailering tips and rules Equipment." for your safety and that of your repairs would not be covered by passengers. Read this section For information on towing a disabled the vehicle warranty.
Page 197 Driving and Operating 8-47 The vehicle can tow in D (Drive). During the trip, check regularly to be Passing Use a lower gear if the sure that the load is secure, and the More passing distance is needed transmission shifts too often. lamps and trailer brakes are working when towing a trailer.
Page 198 8-48 Driving and Operating Making Turns When towing a trailer, the arrows on To avoid this, let the engine run the instrument panel flash for turns while parked, preferably on level Notice: Making very sharp turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are ground, with the transmission in while trailering could cause the burned out.
Page 199: Trailer Towing
Driving and Operating 8-49 2. Have someone place chocks Maintenance When Trailer Trailer Towing under the trailer wheels. Towing Before pulling a trailer, there are 3. When the wheel chocks are in The vehicle needs service more three important considerations that place, release the brake pedal often when pulling a trailer.
Page 200 8-50 Driving and Operating The weight of additional optional Total Weight on Your Vehicle's equipment, passengers and cargo in Tyres the tow vehicle must be subtracted Be sure the vehicle's tyres are from the maximum trailer weight. inflated to the upper limit for cold Ask your dealer for trailering tyres.
Page 201: Towing Equipment
Driving and Operating 8-51 Towing Equipment Safety Chains Conversions and Always attach chains between the Add-Ons Hitches vehicle and the trailer. Cross the Use the correct hitch equipment. safety chains under the tongue of Add-On Electrical See your dealer or a hitch dealer the trailer to help prevent the tongue Equipment for assistance.
Page 202 8-52 Driving and Operating NOTES...
Page 203 Vehicle Care Vehicle Care Manual Gearbox Fluid ..9-14 Automatic Transmission Shift Hydraulic Clutch ... . . 9-14 Lock Control Function Engine Air Cleaner/Filter ..9-15 Check .
Page 204 Vehicle Care Bulb Replacement Wheels and Tyres Jump Starting Bulb Replacement ... 9-31 Wheels and Tyres ... 9-44 Jump Starting ....9-64 Halogen Bulbs .
Page 205: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care General Information electronic systems like anti-lock GM Accessories are designed to brakes, traction control, and stability complement and function with other For service and parts needs, visit control. These accessories or systems on the vehicle. See your your dealer. You will receive modifications could even cause dealer to accessorise the vehicle genuine parts and trained and...
Page 206: Vehicle Checks
Vehicle Care Vehicle Checks If doing some of your own service Bonnet work, use the proper service To open the bonnet: manual. It tells you much more Doing Your Own about how to service the vehicle Service Work than this manual can. This vehicle has an airbag system.
Page 207 Vehicle Care To close the bonnet: 1. Before closing the bonnet, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. 2. Lower the bonnet 30 cm (12 in) above the vehicle and release it so it fully latches. Check to make sure the bonnet is closed and repeat the process if necessary.
Page 208 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 2.0L L4 Engine...
Page 209 Vehicle Care A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on D. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine G. Battery on page 9‑27. page 9‑15. Oil on page 9‑11. H. Engine Compartment Fuse box B. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of E. Brake Fluid Reservoir. on page 9‑38.
Page 210 Vehicle Care 2.4L L4 Engine...
Page 211 Vehicle Care A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on E. Transmission Fluid Cap and H. Battery Cover. See Battery on page 9‑15. Dipstick. See Automatic page 9‑27. Transmission Fluid on B. Engine Cover. Engine Compartment Fuse box page 9‑14. on page 9‑38. C.
Page 212 9-10 Vehicle Care 3.0L V6 Engine...
Page 213: Overview
Vehicle Care 9-11 Change the engine oil at the A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on Battery Cover. See Battery on appropriate time. See Engine Oil page 9‑15. page 9‑27. Life System on page 9‑13. B. Power Steering Reservoir and Engine Compartment Fuse box Always dispose of engine oil Cap.
Page 214 9-12 Vehicle Care 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it Add enough oil to put the level Check with your dealer or service with a paper towel or cloth, then somewhere in the proper operating provider on whether the oil is push it back in all the way.
Page 215: Engine Oil Life System
Vehicle Care 9-13 Engine Oil Additives/Engine Never dispose of oil by putting it Change the oil as soon as possible in the trash or pouring it on the within the next 1 000 km (600 mi). Oil Flushes ground, into sewers, or into streams It is possible that, if driving under Do not add anything to the oil.
Page 216: Automatic Transmission
9-14 Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission Manual Gearbox Fluid When to Check and What to Use Fluid It is not necessary to check the manual gearbox fluid level. How to Check Automatic A transmission fluid leak is the Transmission Fluid only reason for fluid loss. If a leak occurs, take the vehicle to your It is not necessary to check dealer and have it repaired as soon...
Page 217: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Vehicle Care 9-15 How to Check and Add Fluid When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Visually check the brake/clutch fluid reservoir to make sure the fluid level Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the is at the MIN (minimum) line on the scheduled maintenance intervals.
Page 218 9-16 Vehicle Care 2.4L L4 Engine 2. Disconnect the outlet duct by 3.0L V6 Engine loosening the air duct clamp (B). 1. Open the bonnet. See Bonnet 1. Open the bonnet. See Bonnet on page 9‑4. 3. Disconnect the electrical on page 9‑4.
Page 219: Cooling System
Vehicle Care 9-17 6. Lower the filter cover housing Cooling System toward the engine. The cooling system allows the 7. Install the screws on the top of engine to maintain the correct the housing to lock the cover in working temperature. place.
Page 220: Engine Coolant
9-18 Vehicle Care Notice: Using coolant other WARNING than DEX-COOL® can cause premature engine, heater core, An electric engine cooling fan or radiator corrosion. In addition, under the bonnet can start up the engine coolant could require even when the engine is not changing sooner.
Page 221 Vehicle Care 9-19 What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of deionised mixture can freeze and crack the water or clean, drinkable water and engine, radiator, heater core, and DEX-COOL coolant. If using this other parts. WARNING mixture, nothing else needs to be Never dispose of engine coolant by added.
Page 222: Add Coolant To Coolant Surge Tank
9-20 Vehicle Care If coolant is visible but the coolant could cause the engine to WARNING (Continued) level is not at or above the mark overheat and be severely pointed to, add a 50/50 mixture of damaged. including the surge tank pressure deionised water or clean drinkable cap, is hot.
Page 223: Engine Overheating
Vehicle Care 9-21 2. Keep turning the cap and lower. If the level is lower, add If the decision is made to lift the remove it. more of the proper mixture to the bonnet, make sure the vehicle is coolant surge tank until the level parked on a level surface.
Page 224: Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
9-22 Vehicle Care not be too serious. Sometimes the 3. In heavy traffic, let the engine Overheated Engine engine can get a little too hot when idle in N (Neutral) while stopped. Protection the vehicle: If it is safe to do so, pull off the Operating Mode road, shift to P (Park) or Climbs a long hill on a hot day.
Page 225: Power Steering Fluid (2.0L L4 And 2.4L L4 Engines)
Vehicle Care 9-23 Power Steering Fluid an unusual noise is heard. A fluid 4. Wipe the dipstick with a loss in this system could indicate a clean rag. (2.0L L4 and problem. Have the system inspected 5. Replace the cap and completely 2.4L L4 Engines) and repaired.
Page 226: Washer Fluid
9-24 Vehicle Care Fill the washer fluid tank only What to Use Adding Washer Fluid three-quarters full when it is To determine what kind of fluid to very cold. This allows for use, see Recommended Fluids and fluid expansion if freezing Lubricants on page 10‑7.
Page 227: Brakes
Vehicle Care 9-25 Brakes Some driving conditions or climates Replacing Brake System Parts can cause a brake squeal when the The braking system on a vehicle is This vehicle has disc brakes. brakes are first applied or lightly complex. Its many parts have to be Disc brake pads have built-in wear applied.
Page 228: Brake Fluid
9-26 Vehicle Care Brake Fluid since a leak means that sooner When the brake/clutch fluid falls to a or later the brakes and/or clutch low level, the brake warning light will not work well. comes on. See Brake System Warning Light on page 4‑23. Do not top up the brake/clutch fluid.
Page 229: Battery
Vehicle Care 9-27 Notice Battery WARNING Using the wrong fluid can Refer to the replacement number badly damage brake/clutch Used brake fluid should not be shown on the original battery label hydraulic system parts. For disposed of with regular refuse. when a new battery is needed.
Page 230: Starter Switch Check
9-28 Vehicle Care Vehicle Storage 2. Firmly apply both the parking WARNING (Continued) brake and the regular brake. Infrequent Usage: Remove the See Electric Parking Brake on black, negative (-) cable from the Do not smoke near a vehicle's page 8‑32. battery to keep the battery from battery.
Page 231: Function Check
Vehicle Care 9-29 Automatic Transmission 1. Before starting this check, be Ignition Transmission sure there is enough room Shift Lock Control Lock Check around the vehicle. It should be Function Check parked on a level surface. While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to 2.
Page 232: Park Brake And P (Park) Mechanism Check
9-30 Vehicle Care To check the P (Park) Park Brake and P (Park) To replace the wiper blade: mechanism's holding ability: Mechanism Check 1. Pull the windscreen wiper arm With the engine running, shift to connector away from the P (Park). Then release the windscreen.
Page 233: Headlamp Aiming
Vehicle Care 9-31 Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting Headlamp alignment has been For the proper type of replacement preset and should need no further bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on WARNING adjustment. page 9‑36. If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, For any bulb-changing procedure The dipped beam high intensity the headlamp alignment may be...
Page 234: Headlamps, Front Indicator And Parking Lamps
9-32 Vehicle Care Headlamps, Front Indicator and Parking Lamps 3. Disconnect the electrical connector (A). 4. Disengage the spring clip (B) Up-Level Headlamp Assembly from the bulb by pressing down (Passenger Side Shown, on the end and then swing Driver Side Similar) upwards.
Page 235 Vehicle Care 9-33 Main-Beam Headlamp (Base) 4. Disengage the upper spring Main/Dipped-Beam clip end (B) from the bulb by Headlamp (Uplevel) 1. For the driver side bulb, remove pressing down and then swing the windscreen washer bottle The main/dipped-beam headlamps upwards.
Page 236: Reversing Lamps
9-34 Vehicle Care 6. For the driver side, reinstall the Tail lamps, Indicator, Boot Deck Inboard Tail lamp and windscreen washer bottle filler Reversing Lamp Brake lamps, and neck by firmly pushing it straight 1. Open the boot. See Boot on Reversing Lamps into the bottle.
Page 237: Rear Fog Lamps
Vehicle Care 9-35 To replace any one of these bulbs: Rear Fog Lamps Brake lamp/Tail lamp and Indicator Lamp 1. Open the boot. See Boot on page 1‑11. 2. Remove the push pins and pull the boot trim away from the tail lamp assembly.
Page 238: Number Plate Lamp
9-36 Vehicle Care Number Plate Lamp Replacement Bulbs To replace one of these bulbs: Bulb Exterior Lamp Number Reversing Lamp W16W Deck Lid Tail lamp W3W LL Front Fog Lamp Front Turn A. Bulb Socket WY21W Signal Light B. Bulb Main-Beam C.
Page 239: Electrical System
Vehicle Care 9-37 Electrical System Fuses and circuit breakers protect Windscreen Wipers power devices in the vehicle. If the wiper motor overheats due to Electrical System Replace a bad fuse with a new one heavy snow or ice, the windscreen of the identical size and rating.
Page 240: Fuses
9-38 Vehicle Care Fuses Fuses of the same amperage can Engine Compartment be temporarily borrowed from Fuse Block The wiring circuits in the vehicle are another fuse location, if a fuse goes protected from short circuits by out. Replace the fuse as soon as The engine compartment fuse block fuses.
Page 241 Vehicle Care 9-39...
Page 242 9-40 Vehicle Care The vehicle may not be equipped MiniFuses Usage MiniFuses Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Dipped Beam/ Right Main Beam features shown. DRL Right Left Main Beam MiniFuses Usage Engine Run/ Cooling Fans Transmission Control Crank Ignition Module Battery Emissions...
Page 243 Vehicle Care 9-41 MiniFuses Usage J-Case Usage Mini Usage Fuses Relays Windscreen Washer Front Wiper Powertrain Electric Steering Column Lock Starter Cooling Fan K2 Heated Mirror Rear Power Window Cooling Fan K1 Canister Vent Sunroof Run/Crank Solenoid, Alarm Front Power Window Diesel Fuel Heater Adaptive Forward PEPS Motors,...
Page 244: Block
9-42 Vehicle Care Instrument Panel Fuse Micro Usage Block Relays Cooling Fan K3 Headlamp Washer Cooling Fan K12 (Petrol Engines) Dipped Beam HID/ Left DRL Pull the door toward you to release it from the hinge. The instrument panel fuse block is located in the instrument panel, on the driver side of the vehicle.
Page 245 Vehicle Care 9-43 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Steering Wheel Number Plate Lamp, Controls Backlight Centre High Mounted Brake Left Mirror Indicator, Lamp, Rear Fog Right Rear Indicator, Lamps, Right Brake Left Front Indicator, lamp, Left Tail lamp, Headlamp Washer Hazard Switch Right Mirror Backlight, Boot Indicator, Left Brake...
Page 246: Wheels And Tyres
9-44 Vehicle Care Wheels and Tyres Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Passenger Seat Right Dipped Tyre Condition, Wheel (Circuit Breaker) Beam Headlamp, Condition Right Daytime Driver Seat Drive over edges slowly and at right Running Lamp (Circuit Breaker) angles, if possible. Driving over Ambient Lighting, sharp edges can cause tyre and Diagnostic Link...
Page 247: Tyre Designations
Vehicle Care 9-45 In accordance with country-specific Tyre Pressure It applies to summer and winter regulations, affix the speed sticker tyres. Always inflate the spare tyre Check the pressure of cold tyres at in the driver's field of view. to the pressure specified for full least every 14 days and before any load.
Page 248: Tyre Pressure Monitor
9-46 Vehicle Care Tyre Pressure Monitor tyre inflation pressure label, you tyre pressure, even if under-inflation should determine the proper tyre has not reached the level to trigger System inflation pressure for those tyres.) illumination of the TPMS low tyre pressure telltale.
Page 249: Tyre Pressure Monitor
Vehicle Care 9-47 Always check the TPMS malfunction inflated to the correct inflation telltale after replacing one or more pressure. Using the DIC, it may be tyres or wheels on your vehicle to possible to view the tyre pressure ensure that the replacement or levels.
Page 250 9-48 Vehicle Care The TPMS sensor matching The TPMS can warn about a TPMS Malfunction Light and process was not done or not low tyre pressure condition, but it Message completed successfully after does not replace normal tyre The TPMS will not function properly rotating the tyres.
Page 251 Vehicle Care 9-49 Operating electronic devices or The malfunction light and the DIC 4. Use the thumbwheel to scroll to being near facilities using radio message, if equipped, should go off the Tyre Pressure Menu Item wave frequencies similar to the at the next ignition cycle.
Page 252: Tyre Inspection
9-50 Vehicle Care The tyre has a puncture, cut, 9. Proceed to the right front tyre, Tyre Inspection or other damage that cannot and repeat the procedure in We recommend that the tyres, Step 8. be repaired well because of including the spare tyre, if the the size or location of the 10.
Page 253 Vehicle Care 9-51 See When It Is Time for New See Tyre Pressure on page 9‑45 WARNING (Continued) Tyres on page 9‑52 and Wheel and Vehicle Load Limits on Replacement on page 9‑55. page 8‑10. In an emergency, a cloth or a Reset the Tyre Pressure Monitor paper towel can be used;...
Page 254: Tyres
9-52 Vehicle Care When It Is Time for The rubber in tyres ages over time. at least a month, remove the tyres This also applies for the spare tyre, or raise the vehicle to reduce the New Tyres if the vehicle has one, even if it is weight from the tyres.
Page 255 Vehicle Care 9-53 performance. GM's TPC Spec WARNING WARNING number is moulded onto the tyre's sidewall near the tyre size. Tyres could explode during Never drive faster than the speed If the tyres have an all-season improper service. Attempting the tyres are rated, regardless of tread design, the TPC Spec the legal speed limit.
Page 256: Different Size Tyres And Wheels
9-54 Vehicle Care If the vehicle tyres must be Different Size Tyres and WARNING (Continued) replaced with a tyre that does Wheels not have a TPC Spec number, developed for the vehicle, and If wheels or tyres are installed that make sure they are the same have them properly installed by a are a different size than the original...
Page 257: Wheel Replacement
Vehicle Care 9-55 Wheel Replacement Used Replacement Wheels WARNING Replace any wheel that is bent, WARNING Using the wrong replacement cracked, or badly rusted or wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming Replacing a wheel with a used loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and nuts can be dangerous.
Page 258: If A Tyre Goes Flat
9-56 Vehicle Care Tyre chains are not permitted on If a Tyre Goes Flat WARNING 225/50R17, 225/55R17 and 245/ It is unusual for a tyre to blow out 45R18 size tyres, which are original Driving on a flat tyre will cause while driving, especially if the tyres equipment summer tyres that may permanent damage to the tyre.
Page 259 Vehicle Care 9-57 When the vehicle has a flat tyre (B), WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) use the following example as a guide to assist in the placement of changing a flat tyre. If it is used the wheel blocks (A). for anything else, you or others To help prevent the vehicle from could be badly injured or killed if...
Page 260: Tyre Changing
9-58 Vehicle Care Tyre Changing Removing the Flat Tyre and Installing the Spare Tyre Removing the Spare Tyre 1. Do a safety check before and Tools proceeding. See If a Tyre Goes The equipment you need is located Flat on page 9‑56 for more in the boot.
Page 261 Vehicle Care 9-59 WARNING Getting under a vehicle when it is lifted on a jack is dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or killed. Never get under a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.
Page 262 9-60 Vehicle Care WARNING Lifting a vehicle and getting under it to do maintenance or repairs is dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training. If a jack is provided with the vehicle, it is designed only for changing a flat tyre. If it is used for anything else, you or others could be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack.
Page 263 Vehicle Care 9-61 WARNING (Continued) WARNING WARNING (Continued) In an emergency, a cloth or a Never use oil or grease on bolts after replacing. Follow the torque paper towel can be used; or nuts because the nuts might specification supplied by the however, use a scraper or wire come loose.
Page 264 9-62 Vehicle Care Storing a Flat or Spare Tyre Storing a Flat or Spare Tyre and Tools With a Screw in Fastener and Tools WARNING Storing a jack, a tyre, or other equipment in the passenger compartment of the vehicle could cause injury.
Page 265: Compact Spare Tyre
Vehicle Care 9-63 5. Turn the retainer nut clockwise 3. Replace the jack and tools in If your vehicle is equipped with a to secure the tyre. their original storage location. compact spare tyre it was fully inflated when the vehicle was new, it 6.
Page 266: Jump Starting
9-64 Vehicle Care Notice: Tyre chains will not fit the Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps compact spare. Using them can could result in costly damage to For more information about the damage the vehicle and can the vehicle that would not be vehicle battery, see Battery on damage the chains too.
Page 267 Vehicle Care 9-65 3. Apply the parking brake firmly WARNING and put the shift lever in P (Park). See Shifting Into Park Using a match near a battery can on page 8‑22. cause battery gas to explode. Notice: If any accessories are left People have been hurt doing this, on or plugged in during the jump and some have been blinded.
Page 268 9-66 Vehicle Care 6. Do not let the other end of the 8. Connect the other end of the WARNING red positive (+) cable touch black negative (-) cable to an metal. Connect it to the unpainted heavy metal engine Fans or other moving engine positive (+) terminal of the part (D) away from the dead...
Page 269: Towing The Vehicle
Vehicle Care 9-67 To disconnect the jump leads from Towing both vehicles: 1. Disconnect the black negative (-) Towing the Vehicle cable from the vehicle that had Notice: To avoid damage, the the dead battery. disabled vehicle should be 2. Disconnect the black negative (-) towed with all four wheels off the cable from the vehicle with the ground.
Page 270: Recreational Vehicle
9-68 Vehicle Care Recreational Vehicle Here are some important things Dinghy Towing to consider before recreational Towing vehicle towing: Recreational vehicle towing means The towing capacity of the towing the vehicle behind another towing vehicle. Be sure to read vehicle, such as behind a motor the tow vehicle manufacturer's home.
Page 271 Vehicle Care 9-69 Dolly Towing from the Front 3. Shift the automatic transmission Dolly Towing from the Rear into P (Park) or a manual gearbox into 1 (First) gear. 4. Firmly apply the parking brake. 5. Use an adequate clamping device designed for towing to ensure that the front wheels are locked into the straight-ahead...
Page 272: Appearance Care
9-70 Vehicle Care Appearance Care exceeding 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) If necessary, use non-abrasive can result in damage or removal cleaners that are marked safe of paint and decals. for painted surfaces to remove Exterior Care foreign matter. Rinse the vehicle well, before Washing the Vehicle washing and after, to remove all Occasional hand waxing or mild...
Page 273 Vehicle Care 9-71 Protecting Exterior Bright Windscreen and Wiper Blades Tyres Metal Parts Clean the outside of the windscreen Use a stiff brush with tyre cleaner to Regularly clean bright metal parts with glass cleaner. clean the tyres. with water or chrome polish on Clean rubber blades using a lint-free Notice: Using petroleum-based chrome or stainless steel trim,...
Page 274 9-72 Vehicle Care These chlorides are used on Visually check constant velocity repair shop applies anti-corrosion roads for conditions such as joints, rubber boots, and axle seals material to parts repaired or ice and dust. Always wash the for leaks. replaced to restore corrosion chrome with soap and water protection.
Page 275: Interior Care
Vehicle Care 9-73 Interior Care Cleaners may contain solvents that A concentrated soap solution can become concentrated in the will leave a residue that creates To prevent dirt particle abrasions, interior. Before using cleaners, read streaks and attracts dirt. Do not regularly clean the vehicle's interior.
Page 276 9-74 Vehicle Care Fabric/Carpet To clean: 5. If the soil is not completely removed, use a mild soap 1. Saturate a clean lint-free Start by vacuuming the surface solution followed only by club colourfast cloth with water or using a soft brush attachment. If a soda or plain water.
Page 277: Cleaning The Centre Stack
Vehicle Care 9-75 Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Do not use cleaners that increase Cleaning the Centre gloss, especially on the instrument Other Plastic Surfaces Stack panel. Reflected glare can decrease Use a soft microfiber cloth visibility through the windscreen Cleaning the Display dampened with water to remove under certain conditions.
Page 278: Floor Mats
9-76 Vehicle Care Floor Mats Use the following guidelines for Removing and Replacing the proper floor mat usage: Floor Mats The original equipment floor WARNING Pull up on the rear of the floor mat mats were designed for your to unlock each retainer and remove. If a floor mat is the wrong size or vehicle.
Page 279: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 10-1 Service and General Information Confirmations Confirmation of service is recorded Maintenance Service Information in the Service and Warranty Booklet. The date and mileage is In order to ensure economical and completed with the stamp and safe vehicle operation and to General Information signature of the servicing workshop.
Page 280: Scheduled Maintenance
10-2 Service and Maintenance Oil Life Monitoring Scheduled Maintenance : Use Maintenance if the previous service performed The service intervals are based on Maintenance was Maintenance . several parameters depending on usage and are calculated using If code number 82 is displayed in Service Schedules these parameters.
Page 281 Service and Maintenance 10-3 Maintenance Service Operation Maintenance Replace engine oil and filter. 1) Inspect for any leaks or damage. 2) Inspect engine air filter. 3) Inspect tyres for inflation pressures and wear. Inspect brake system. 4) Inspect engine coolant and windscreen washer fluid levels and add fluid as needed.
Page 282 10-4 Service and Maintenance I: Inspect these items and their condition. Inspect drum brake To help ensure correct operation, a related parts. If necessary, correct, linings/shoes for wear or cracks. pressure test of the cooling system clean, replenish, adjust or replace. Inspect other brake parts, including and pressure cap and cleaning the drums, wheel cylinders, callipers,...
Page 283 Service and Maintenance 10-5 Service Operation Interval Replace pollen filter. Every 45 000 km (30,000 miles) / 2 years Replace air filter. Every 60 000 km (40,000 miles) / 4 years Replace spark plugs. Every 150 000 km (100,000 miles) / 4 years Replace ignition cable.
Page 284 10-6 Service and Maintenance General Maintenance Items Item Service Operation Check all systems for interference or binding and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Replace any components that have excessive wear. Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these conditions: In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches 32 °C or higher.
Page 285: Recommended Fluids And Lubricants
Service and Maintenance 10-7 Additional Servicing Police vehicles, taxis, and driving Recommended school vehicles are also classified Fluids, Lubricants, Extreme Operating Conditions as operating under extreme conditions. Extreme operating conditions are and Parts given when at least one of the Under extreme operating conditions, following occurs frequently: it may be necessary to have certain...
Page 286 10-8 Service and Maintenance Engine Oil Your vehicle was filled at the factory Topping Up Engine Oil with dexos approved engine oil. Engine oils of different Engine oil is identified by its quality Use only engine oil that is approved manufacturers and brands can be and its viscosity.
Page 287 Service and Maintenance 10-9 Engine Oil Viscosity Grades SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity The first figure, followed by a W, grade for your vehicle. Do not use indicates the low temperature other viscosity grade oils such as viscosity and the second figure the SAE 10W-30, 10W-40 or 20W-50.
Page 288 10-10 Service and Maintenance Brake and Clutch Fluid Only use DOT4 brake fluid. Over time, brake fluid absorbs moisture which will reduce braking effectiveness. The brake fluid should therefore be replaced at the specified interval. Brake fluid should be stored in a sealed container to avoid water absorption.
Page 289: Vehicle Identification
Technical Data 11-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the Vehicle Identification VIN is the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....11-1 parts.
Page 290: Vehicle Data
11-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Capacities Application Metric English For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge Air Conditioning Refrigerant R1234yf amount, see the refrigerant label located under the bonnet. See your dealer for more information. Engine Cooling System 2.0L L4 Engine (diesel) 6.1 L 6.4 qt...
Page 291 2.4L L4 Engine with hydraulic power steering Carbon Dioxide 1590 kg (3505 lb) (g/km) Fuel Economy 1590 kg (3505 lb) 12.0 (L/100 km) 2.4L L4 Engine with electric power steering Carbon Dioxide 1590 kg (3505 lb) (g/km) Fuel Economy 1590 kg (3505 lb) 11.5 (L/100 km)
Page 292: Technical Data
11-4 Technical Data Fuel Consumption and Emissions Information (cont'd) Equivalent Urban Extra-Urban Combined Inertia Mass 3.0L V6 Engine Carbon Dioxide 1700 kg (3748 lb) (g/km) Fuel Economy 1700 kg (3748 lb) 14.4 (L/100 km) 2.0L L4 Engine (diesel) Carbon Dioxide TBD kg (TBD lb) (g/km) Fuel Economy...
Page 293 Technical Data 11-5 Engine Drive Belt Routing 3.0L V6 Gas Engine 2.0L L4 Diesel Engine 2.4L Gas Engine...
Page 294 11-6 Technical Data Tyre Pressure Gas and Diesel Engines Comfort with up to 3 people ECO with up to 3 people With full load Tyre Size/RPO Front Rear Front Rear Front Rear kPa/bar (psi) kPa/bar (psi) kPa/bar (psi) kPa/bar (psi) kPa/bar (psi) kPa/bar (psi) 225/50R17 94V¹...
Page 295: Customer Information
Customer Information 12-1 Customer Vehicle Data systems when the vehicle is serviced by an authorised repairer, Recording and Information in order to document the service history of the vehicle. This enables Privacy the authorised repairers to offer efficient maintenance and repair, This vehicle has a number of Vehicle Data Recording and sophisticated systems that monitor...
Page 296: Navigation System
RFID technology in purposes. Chevrolet vehicles does not use or record personal information or link with any other Chevrolet system containing personal information.
Page 297 INDEX Airbags Automatic Adding Equipment to the Climate Control System ..7-3 Accessories and Vehicle ..... .2-28 Door Locks .
Page 298 INDEX Brakes ......9-25 Climate Control Systems ..7-1 Antilock ..... . .8-31 Air Conditioning .
Page 299 INDEX Drive Belt Routing, Engine ..11-5 Driver Information Danger, Warnings, and Electric Parking Brake ..8-32 Centre (DIC) ....4-31 Cautions .
Page 300 INDEX Engine (cont'd) Front Seats Coolant Temperature Adjustment ....2-4 Filter Gauge ..... .4-16 Heated .
Page 301 INDEX Highway Hypnosis ....8-7 Hill and Mountain Roads ..8-7 Gauges Halogen Bulbs ....9-31 Horn .
Page 302 INDEX Lamps (cont'd) Lights Malfunction Indicator ..4-20 Airbag On-Off ....4-18 Jump Starting ....9-64 Messages .
Page 303 INDEX Load Messages Mirrors Tie-Downs ..... 3-4 Anti-theft Alarm System ..4-40 Automatic Dimming Locks Battery Voltage and Rearview .
Page 304 INDEX Pregnancy, Using Safety Belts ......2-17 Object Detection System Park Pressure Messages ....4-39 Shifting Into .
Page 305 INDEX Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . 9-68 Roof Seats Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Sunroof ..... . .1-22 Adjustment, Front ....2-4 System .
Page 306 i-10 INDEX Shift Lock Control Function Storage Areas Check, Automatic Centre Console ....3-3 Taillights Transmission ....9-29 Convenience Net .
Page 307 INDEX i-11 Trailer Tyres (cont'd) Messages ....4-41 Towing ......8-49 Vehicle Transmission Pressure Light .
Page 308 i-12 INDEX Wheels Windscreen Alignment and Tyre Wiper/Washer ....4-6 Wait to Start Light ... . . 4-26 Balance .

Chevrolet 2012 Malibu Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Seats and Restraints

Safety Belts

Airbag System

Storage 3-1 Storage Storage Compartments

Instruments and Controls

Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Automatic Headlamp

Headlamp Levelling Control

Hazard Warning Flashers

Turn and Lane-Change

Rear Fog Lamps

Front Fog Lamps

Interior Lighting

Lighting Features

Operating

Driving Information

Starting and Operating

Automatic Transmission

Ride Control Systems Traction Control

Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Parking Assist

Conversions and Add-Ons

General Information

Quick Links

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