GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem,
CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, the MALIBU
Emblem, and the name MALIBU are registered
trademarks of General Motors Corporation.
This manual describes features that may or may not be
on your specific vehicle either because theyareoptions
that you did not purchase or duetochangessubsequent
to the printing of this owner manual.Pleaserefertothe
purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle
to confirm each of the features foundonyourvehicle.
For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitutethename
“General Motors of Canada Limited” for ChevroletMotor
Division wherever it appears in this manual.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.
Canadian Owners
Propriétaires Canadiens
A French language copy of this manual can be obtained
from your dealer/retailer or from:
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français
auprès du concessionnaire ou à l’adresse suivante:
Helm, Incorporated
P.O. Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
1-800-551-4123
Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française
www.helminc.com
Index
To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the
index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical
list of what is in the manual and the page number where
it can be found.
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 25852253 A First Printing
2009 General Motors Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
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Safety Warnings and Symbols
Warning Messages found on vehicle labels and in this
manual describe hazards and what to dotoavoidor
reduce them.
Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk
which will result in serious injury or death.
Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result
in injury or death.
A circle with a slash
through it is a safety
symbol which means
“Do Not,” “Do not do this,”
or “Do not let this happen.”
Vehicle Symbols
{ WARNING:
These mean there is something that could hurt
you or other people.
Notice: This means there is something that could
result in property or vehicle damage. This would not
be covered by the vehicle’s warranty
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The vehicle has components and labels that use
symbols instead of text. Symbols are shownalongwith
the text describing the operation or informationrelatingto
a specific component, control, message, gage, or
indicator.
M : This symbol is shown when you need to see your
owner manual for additional instructions or information.
* : This symbol is shown when you need to see a
service manual for additional instructions or information.
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols that may be found on
the vehicle and what they mean. Formoreinformationon
the symbol, refer to the index.
9 : Airbag Readiness Light# : Air Conditioning
! : Antilock Brake System (ABS)g : Audio Steering Wheel Controls or OnStar
®
$ : Brake System Warning Light
" : Charging System
I : Cruise Control
B : Engine Coolant Temperature
O : Exterior Lamps
# : Fog Lamps
. : Fuel Gage
+ : Fuses
i : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
j : LATCH System Child Restraints
* : Malfunction Indicator Lamp
: : Oil Pressure
} : Power
/ : Remote Vehicle Start
> : Safety Belt Reminders
7 : Tire Pressure Monitor
F : Traction Control
M : Windshield Washer Fluid
A. Outlet Adjustment on page 4-24.
B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 4-4.
C. Driver Shift Control (If Equipped). Automatic
Transmission Operation (Six Speed Transmission)
on page 3-26 or Automatic Transmission Operation
(Four Speed Transmission) on page 3-29.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster on page 4-26.
E. Windshield Wipers on page 4-5 and Windshield
Washer on page 4-6.
F. Instrument Panel Storage on page 3-46.
G. Audio System(s) on page 4-52.
H. Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4-13.
I. Driver Storage Compartment on page 3-46.
J. Hood Release on page 6-13.
K. Cruise Control on page 4-7. Driver Information
Center (DIC) Buttons. See Driver Information Center(DIC) on page 4-40.
L. Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel on page 4-3.
M. Horn on page 4-3.
N. Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4-84
(If Equipped).
O. Ignition Positions on page 3-22.
P. Climate Control System on page 4-17 or Automatic
Climate Control System on page 4-20.
Q. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 4-3.
R. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission Operation
(Six Speed Transmission) on page 3-26 or
Automatic Transmission Operation (Four Speed
Transmission) on page 3-29.
S. Front Storage Area on page 3-46. Accessory Power
Outlet(s) on page 4-15.
T. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4-29.
U. Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5-7.
V. Glove Box on page 3-45.
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Initial Drive Information
This section provides a brief overview about some of
the important features that may or may not be on your
specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer to each of the
features which can be found later in this owner manual.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System
The RKE transmitter is used to remotely lock and
unlock the doors from up to 60 m (195 feet) away from
the vehicle.
Press
K to unlock the
driver door. Press again
within five seconds to
unlock all remaining doors.
Press
Q to lock all doors.
Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized.
Press and hold
open the trunk.
Press
L and release to locate the vehicle.
Press
L and hold for three seconds to sound the panic
alarm.
Press
L again to cancel the panic alarm.
See Keys on page 3-3 and Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation on page 3-4.
V for approximately one second to
Remote Vehicle Start
Starting the Vehicle
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press
3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and
When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on
and remain on as long as the engine is running.
The doors will be locked and the climate control system
may come on.
Q .
/ until the turn signal lamps flash.
hold
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The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat
the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote
start can be extended only once.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start:
• Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press
and hold
• Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
• Turn the ignition switch out of LOCK/OFF position
and then back to LOCK/OFF.
See Remote Vehicle Start on page 3-6.
/ until the parking lamps turn off.
Power Door Locks
On vehicles with power door locks, the switches are on
the front doors.
" : Press to unlock the doors.Q : Press to lock the doors.
For more information, see:
• Door Locks on page 3-9.
• Power Door Locks on page 3-9.
Trunk Release
Door Locks
Manual Locks
From inside the vehicle slide the door lock knob to
unlock or lock a door.
In addition to the trunk release button on the RKE
transmitter, there is a remote release
on the driver door near the map pocket.
The trunk can only be opened when the vehicle is in
P (Park), or when the ignition is off.
See Trunk on page 3-12.
V button located
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Windows
Seat Adjustment
Manual Seat
On vehicles with power windows, the switches are on
the driver door armrest. Each passenger doorhasa
switch that controls only that window.
Press the front of the switch to open the window. Pull
the switch up to close it.
For more information, see Power Windows onpage 3-15.
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1. Lift the bar under the seat to unlock the seat.
2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release
the bar.
Try to move the seat to be sure it is locked in place.
See Manual Seats on page 2-4.
Power Seats (If Equipped)
Move the seat forward or rearward by moving the
control forward or rearward.
Raise or lower the front or rear of the seat by moving
the front or rear of the control up or down.
See Power Seats on page 2-5.
Power Reclining Seatbacks
(If Equipped)
To raise or recline the seatback, tilt the top of the
control forward or rearward.
See Reclining Seatbacks on page 2-6.
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Power Lumbar Adjustment
Press the front (A) or rear (B) of the control to increase
or decrease lumbar support.
See Power Lumbar on page 2-5.
Second Row Seats
Either side of the rear seatback can be folded down for
more cargo space.
With the front seatbacks in the fully upright position,
lower the rear seatback by pulling up on the seatback
strap while folding the seatback down. This allows
access to the trunk.
For more information see Split Folding Rear Seat onpage 2-10.
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Heated Seats
On vehicles with heated seats, the control is located on
the outboard side of the seat cushion.
On vehicle’s with heated front seats, press the top of
the switch to turn the feature on to the high heat setting.
The indicator light (2) will be lit.
Press the top of the switch again to go to the low heat
setting. The indicator light (1) will be lit.
Press the bottom of the switch to turn the feature off.
The heated seat feature will turn off when the ignition is
turned off.
For more information see: Heated Seats on page 2-6.
Safety Belt
Refer to the following sections for important information
on how to use safety belts properly.
• Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone on page 2-12.
• How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 2-17.
• Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2-26.
• Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
on page 2-44.
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Sensing System for Passenger
Airbag
The passenger sensing system will turn off the right
front passenger frontal airbag under certain conditions.
The driver airbags are not affected by this.
The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on
the instrument panel when the vehicle is started.
Mirror Adjustment
Exterior Mirrors
Controls for the outside
power mirrors are located
on the driver door.
United States
See Passenger Sensing System on page 2-68 for
important information.
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Canada
To adjust the mirrors:
1. Move the selector switch located below the four-way
control pad to the left or right to choose either the
driver side or passenger side mirror.
2. Press one of the four arrows located on the control
pad to move the mirror to the desired direction.
Keep the selector switch in the center position when not
adjusting either outside mirror.
Manually fold the mirrors inward to prevent damage
when going through an automatic car wash.Tofold,push
the mirror toward the vehicle. Push themirroroutward,to
return to its original position.
Interior Mirror
Vehicles with an automatic dimming rearview mirror will
automatically reduce the glare from the headlamps
of the vehicle behind. The dimming feature comes on
and the indicator light illuminates each time the ignition
is turned to start.
See Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 3-36.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
The lever is located on the left side of the steering
wheel column. To adjust the steering wheel:
1. Pull the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel up or down or backward
or forward into a comfortable position.
3. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place.
See Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel on page 4-3.
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Interior Lighting
Dome Lamps
The dome lamps come on when any door is opened.
They turn off after all the doors are closed.
To turn the dome lamps on manually, turn the
instrument panel brightness knob, located on the
instrument panel to the left of thesteeringcolumn,
clockwise to the farthest position. The domelampswill
remain on whether a door is openedorclosed.
Reading Lamps
The front reading lamps are located in the front
overhead console. The rear reading lamps are near the
dome lamp overhead near the rear passenger seats.
For vehicles with front and/or rear reading lamps, press
the lens to turn the lamp on and off, while the doors
are closed. These lamps come on automatically when
any door is opened.
For more information on interior lighting, see:
• Instrument Panel Brightness on page 4-13.
• Entry/Exit Lighting on page 4-13.
• Parade Dimming on page 4-13.
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Exterior Lighting
P : Briefly turn to this position to manually turn the
automatic lamp control off or on.
In Canada, this position only works when a vehicle is in
the P (Park) position. When the vehicle is put into
D (Drive) the lights come on.
AUTO: Automatically turns on the Daytime Running
Lamps during daytime, and the headlamps, parking
lamps, and taillamps at night.
; : Manual operation of the parking lamps and
taillamps.
2 : Manual operation of the headlamps, parking
lamps, and taillamps.
For more information, see:
• Headlamps on page 4-10.
• Delayed Headlamps on page 4-11.
• Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 4-11.
• Automatic Headlamp System on page 4-12.
• Fog Lamps on page 4-12.
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Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper lever is located on the right side of
the steering column.
9 : Turns the wipers off.
& : For intermittent or speed sensitive operation.
While in this position, turn the
vary frequency.
x band up or down to
The amount of delay time varies between wiping cycles
due to the delay setting selected or the speed of the
vehicle. As vehicle speed is increased or decreased, the
wiper interval also increases or decreases.
6 : Slow wipes.
1 : Fast wipes.
8 : Use for a single wiping cycle.
Windshield Washer: Press the button at the end of the
lever until the washers begin.
See Windshield Wipers on page 4-5 and WindshieldWasher on page 4-6.
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Climate Controls
Climate Control System
Automatic Climate Control System
(If Equipped)
A. Fan Control
B. Air Recirculation
C. Temperature Control
D. Outside Air
E. Air Delivery Mode
Control
F. Air Conditioning
G. Rear Window Defogger
A. Fan Control
B. Air Conditioning
C. Air Recirculation
D. Outside Air
See Climate Control System on page 4-17 or AutomaticClimate Control System on page 4-20.
E. Rear Window Defogger
F. Air Delivery Mode Control
G. Display
H. Temperature Control
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Vehicle Features
f : Select radio stations.
Radio(s)
Radio with CD (MP3) and USB Port shown
O : Press to turn the system on and off. Turn to
increase or decrease the volume.
BAND: Press to choose between FM, AM, or XM™,
press to display additional text information relatedtothe
current FM-RDS or XM station; or CD,MP3,WMAsong.
Song title information will be displayed onthetoplineof
the display while the artist information willbedisplayed
on the bottom line, if the informationisavailableduring
XM, CD, MP3, or WMA playback. Wheninformationisnot
available, ″No Info″ displays.
For more information about these and other radio
features, see Audio System(s) on page 4-52 and
Radio(s) on page 4-55.
Storing a Favorite Station
Depending on which radio the vehicle has, radio
stations are stored as either favorites or presets.
For radios with a FAV button, a maximum of 36 stations
can be stored as favorites using thesixsoftkeyslocated
below the radio station frequency tabs andbyusingthe
radio FAV button. Press FAV to gothroughupto
six pages of favorites, each having sixfavoritestations
available per page. Each page of favoritescancontain
any combination of AM, FM, or XM™stations.
For radios without a FAV button, up to 18 stations
(six FM1, six FM2, and six AM), can be programmed on
the six numbered buttons.
See Radio(s) on page 4-55.
Setting the Clock
To set the time and date for the Radio with CD (MP3)
and USB port or Radio with a Single CD (MP3) player:
1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ACCESSORY or
ON/RUN.
2. Press
3. Press
4. Press the softkey located below any one of the tabs
5. Increase or decrease the time or date by
For detailed instructions on setting the clock for your
specific audio system, see Setting the Clock onpage 4-53.
O to turn the radio on.
H and the HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY (hour,
minute, month, day, and year) displays.
that you want to change.
turning
f clockwise or counterclockwise.
Satellite Radio
XM is a satellite radio service that is based in the
48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian
provinces. XM satellite radio has a wide variety of
programming and commercial-free music,
coast-to-coast, and in digital-quality sound.
A fee is required to receive the XM service.
For more information, refer to:
• www.xmradio.com or call 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.)
• www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 (Canada)
See “XM Satellite Radio Service” under Radio(s)on page 4-55.
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Portable Audio Devices
(Auxiliary Input or USB Port)
This vehicle may have an auxilliary input and a USB
port, located on the audio faceplate. Externaldevices
such as iPods
CD changers, USB storage devices, etc. canbe
connected to the auxiliary port using a3.5 mm (1/8 in)
input jack or the USB port dependingontheaudio
system.
Press the CD/AUX button to play audio from the
portable player.
See “Using the Auxiliary Input Jack” and “Using the
USB Port” under Radio(s) on page 4-55.
®
, laptop computers, MP3 players,
Steering Wheel Controls
These controls are located
on the steering wheel.
e +/e −: Increases or decreases volume.w / x: Press to change radio stations, select tracks
on a CD, or to select tracks and navigate folders on an
®
iPod
or USB device.
b g: Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press
again to turn the sound on. Press and hold longer
than two seconds to interact with the OnStar
Bluetooth systems.
c : Press to reject an incoming call, or to end a call.
For more information, see Audio Steering WheelControls on page 4-84.
®
or
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Bluetooth
®
Driver Information Center (DIC)
For vehicles with an in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it
allows users with a Bluetooth enabled cellphonetomake
and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle’saudio
system and controls.
The Bluetooth enabled cell phone must be paired with
the in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in
the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions.
For more information visit www.gm.com/bluetooth.
See Bluetooth
®
on page 4-73.
The DIC display is located at the bottom of the
instrument panel cluster. It shows the statusofmany
vehicle systems and enables access to the
personalization menu.
The DIC buttons are
located on the left side of
the steering wheel.
INFO: Press to scroll through the vehicle information
displays.
r : Press to reset some vehicle information displays,
select a personalization setting, or acknowledge a
warning message.
For more information, see Driver Information Center(DIC) on page 4-40.
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Vehicle Personalization
Some vehicle features can be programmed by using the
DIC buttons on the left side of the steering wheel.
These features include:
• Oil Life Reset
• Units
• RKE Lock and Unlock Feedback
• Door Lock and Unlock Settings
• Language
See DIC Vehicle Personalization on page 4-47.
Cruise Control
The cruise control buttons
are located on the left side
of the steering wheel.
J : On/Off.
RES+: Press to resume or accelerate speed.
SET−: Press to set or decrease speed.
For more information, see Cruise Control on page 4-7.
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Power Outlets
Accessory power outlets can be used to connect
auxiliary electrical equipment, such as a cellular
telephone.
There are two accessory power outlets. One accessory
power outlet is located inside the storagebinbelowthe
climate controls and the other outlet isontherearofthe
center storage console.
To use an outlet, lift the protective cap.
See Accessory Power Outlet(s) on page 4-15.
Universal Remote System
The Universal Home Remote System allows for garage
door openers, security systems, and home automation
devices to be programmed to work with these buttons in
the vehicle.
See Universal Home Remote System on page 3-38.
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control System (TCS)
The traction control system limits wheel spin. The
system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is
started.
• To turn off traction control, press and release t on
the instrument panel.
appropriate DIC message is displayed. See DICWarnings and Messages on page 4-43.
• Press and release the button again to turn on
traction control.
For more information, see Traction Control System(TCS) on page 5-7.
F illuminates and the
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Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
The Electronic Stability Control system assists with
directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving
conditions. The system turns on automatically every
time the vehicle is started.
• To turn off both traction control and Electronic
Stability Control, press and hold
F illuminates and the appropriate DIC message is
displayed. See DIC Warnings and Messages
on page 4-43.
• Press and release the button again to turn on both
systems.
For more information, see Electronic Stability Control(ESC) on page 5-5.
t until
The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is
corrected. The proper tire pressures for yourvehicleare
listed on the Tire and Loading Informationlabellocated
on the driver side center pillar (Bpillar).SeeLoadingtheVehicle on page 5-20.
You may notice during cooler conditions that the low tire
pressure warning light will appear when thevehicleis
first started and then turn offasyoudrive. This may be an
early indicator that your tire pressures are getting low and
the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure.
Note: The Tire Pressure Monitor can alert you about low
tire pressure, but it does not replace normal monthly tire
maintenance. It is the driver’s responsibility to maintain
correct tire pressures.
See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 6-58 and
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on page 6-59.
Tire Pressure Monitor
The Tire Pressure Monitor
alerts you when a
significant reduction in
pressure occurs in one or
more of the vehicle’s tires
by illuminating the low tire
pressure warning light on
the instrument cluster.
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Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
This vehicle may come with a jack and spare tire or a
tire sealant and compressor kit. The kit can be used
to seal small punctures in the tread area of the tire.
See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 6-73 for
complete operating information.
Engine Oil Life System
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life
based on vehicle use and displays a DIC message when
it is necessary to change the engine oil and filter. The
oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an
oil change.
Resetting the Oil Life System
1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN, with the engine off.
2. Press and hold the DIC INFO and reset buttons, on
the left side of the steering wheel, at the same time
to enter the personalization menu. The OIL LIFE
RESET message displays.
3. Press and hold the reset button until the DIC
display shows ACKNOWLEDGED.
4. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF.
See Engine Oil Life System on page 6-22.
The 8th digit of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
shows the code letter or number that identifies the
vehicle’s engine. The VIN is at the top left of the
instrument panel. See Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) on page 6-102.
If the vehicle has the 2.4L L4 engine (VIN Code 0) or
the 3.5L V6 engine (VIN Code K), you can use
either unleaded gasoline or ethanol fuel containing up to
85% ethanol (E85). See Fuel on page 6-5. In all other
engines, use only the unleaded gasoline described
under Gasoline Octane on page 6-6.
Only vehicles that have the 2.4L L4 engine
(VIN Code 0) or the 3.5L V6 engine (VIN Code K) can
use 85% ethanol fuel (E85). We encourage the use of
E85 in vehicles that are designed to use it. The ethanol in
E85 is a “renewable” fuel, meaning it is made from
renewable sources such as corn and other crops.
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Driving for Better Fuel Economy
Roadside Assistance Program
Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some
driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible.
• Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.
• Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.
• Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.
• When road and weather conditions are appropriate,
use cruise control, if equipped.
• Always follow posted speed limits or drive more
slowly when conditions require.
• Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.
• Combine several trips into a single trip.
• Replace the vehicle’s tires with the same TPC Spec
number molded into the tire’s sidewall near the size.
• Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.
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U.S.: 1-800-CHEV-USA (1-800-243-8872)
TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438
Canada: 1-800-268-6800
As the owner of a new GMC, you are automatically
enrolled in the Roadside Assistance program. This
program provides technically trained advisors who are
available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, minor repair
information or towing arrangements.
Roadside Assistance and OnStar
If you have a current OnStar subscription, press the
OnStar button and the current GPS location will be sent
to an OnStar Advisor who will assess your problem,
contact Roadside Assistance, and relay exact location to
get you the help you need.
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