Chevrolet Malibu Maxx 2005 Get To Know Manual

Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Instrument Panel Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Driver Personal Fit Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Remote Keyless Entry System Operation . . . . . . .5

Unlatching the MAXX Decklid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Remote Vehicle Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Audio System with Integral Driver Information

Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Exterior Lighting Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Congratulations on your purchase of a Chevrolet Malibu or Malibu MAXX. Please read this information and your Owner Manual to ensure an outstanding ownership experience. Note that your vehicle may not include all the features described in this booklet. Place this booklet in your Owner Manual portfolio for easy reference.

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Seating and Cargo Versatility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Functional and Convenience Features . . . . . . . .12

Storage Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Cleaning the Interior Upholstery . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

MAXX Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

My GMLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Instrument Panel

Getting to Know Your Malibu/ Malibu MAXX

A. Side Window Outlets B. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever C. Steering Wheel Controls for

Cruise Control (if equipped) and Audio Control (if equipped,

LT models only) D. Instrument Panel Cluster E. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever F. Ignition Switch G.Audio System H. Climate Control System

I. Glove Box J. Adjustable Pedal Buttons K. Instrument Panel Brightness

Control L. Storage Compartment M.Hood Release N. Park Brake Set and Release O.Horn P. Accessory Power Outlet Q.Shift Lever

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

R. Center Console Storage

Compartment

S. Traction Control Button

(or Accessory Power Outlet if not

equipped with Traction Control) T. Rear Seat Air Outlets U. Hazard Warning Flashers Button V. Fog Lamp Switch W.Rear Wiper Switch (or Photo Clip,

if not equipped with Rear Wiper) X. Electronic Range Selection Button

Instrument Panel Cluster

Your vehicle’s instrument panel is equipped with this cluster or one very similar to it.

The instrument panel cluster includes these key features:

A. Tachometer B. Speedometer C. Engine Coolant Temperature

Gauge D. Fuel Gauge E. Transaxle Shift Indicator F. Odometer G.Low Fuel Indicator

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

IMPORTANT:

The instrument panel cluster is designed to let you know about many important aspects of your vehicle’s operation. It is important to read your Owner Manual and become familiar with the information being relayed to you by the lights, gauges and indicators, as well as what action can be taken to ensure safety and to prevent damage.

Getting to Know Your Malibu/ Malibu MAXX

Driver Personal Fit Features

Your vehicle is equipped with an adjustable tilt and telescoping steering wheel, power height adjust driver’s seat, and power adjustable pedals (except on Base models). This combination of features allows optimum positioning of the driver for both comfort and safety.

1. Seating Adjustment

Adjust the seat fore/aft, up/down, and recline, so you can comfortably reach the HVAC system, audio unit and other controls.

Six-Way Power Seat Control (if equipped)

See Section 1 of your Owner Manual.

2. Throttle and Brake Pedal Adjustment

Adjust the brake and accelerator pedals fore/aft to a comfortable and safe operating position.

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Manual Fore/Aft Seat Adjustment Lever

3. Steering Column Adjustment

• Pull lever down to unlock.

• Adjust the steering wheel fore/aft and up/down, so that you have comfortable reach and separation to the steering wheel.

• Move lever back to locked position.

Two-Way Power Seat Height Control

See Section 3 of your Owner Manual.

Remote Keyless Entry System Operation

(Remote Keyless Entry with Remote Start shown. Without Remote Start is similar.)

: If your vehicle has this feature, it is used to start and stop the engine.

(Lock): Press this button to lock all the doors. The interior lamps will turn off after all the doors are closed. If enabled through the Driver Information Center (DIC), the parking lamps will flash once to indicate locking has occurred. If enabled through the DIC, the horn will also chirp to indicate locking has occurred.

(Unlock): Press this button to unlock the driver’s door. If the button is pressed again within five seconds, all remaining doors will unlock. The interior lamps will illuminate and remain on for 10 seconds or until the ignition is turned on. If enabled through the DIC, the parking lamps will flash twice and the horn will chirp twice to indicate unlocking has occurred.

(Remote Trunk/Liftgate Release): The trunk or liftgate will unlatch when this button on the transmitter is pressed and held for approximately one second. You can open the sedan trunk with the transmitter when the vehicle is stationary.

You can open the liftgate on the MAXX only while the vehicle is in Park (P).

(Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm): A new Vehicle Locator feature has been added to your car’s Remote Keyless Entry. Press and hold this button for

approximately one second to locate your vehicle. The horn will sound three times and the headlamps and parking lamps will flash three times.

To sound the panic alarm, press and hold the button for three seconds. The horn will sound and the headlamps and parking lamps will flash for two minutes. Press the button again to cancel the panic alarm.

Unlock Functions without RKE Fob

Your vehicle’s passenger doors and trunk/liftgate can also be unlocked using the driver’s door key/cylinder.

With the key in the cylinder:

1. Turn key toward front of vehicle and back to center once to unlock the driver’s door.

2. Turn key toward front of vehicle and back to center twice to unlock all doors.

3. Turn key toward front of vehicle and back to center three times to release trunk/liftgate.

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

Unlatching the MAXX Decklid

If the liftgate is unlocked, you can manually open it by pushing the touch pad switch located on the underside of the liftgate trim panel, slightly to the right of center (see above).

See Section 2 of your Owner Manual.

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