Chevrolet Malibu 2010 Owner's Manual (2023)

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This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual.

Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.

Litho in U.S.A.

Part No. 25852253 A First Printing

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

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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.

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Safety Warnings and Symbols

Warning Messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or 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.

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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

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

The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to 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. For more information on 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.

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 V for approximately one second to 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.

Remote Vehicle Start

Starting the Vehicle

1.Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.

2.Press Q .

3.Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold / until the turn signal lamps flash.

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.

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 / until the parking lamps turn off.

•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.

Door Locks

Manual Locks

From inside the vehicle slide the door lock knob to unlock or lock a door.

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

In addition to the trunk release button on the RKE transmitter, there is a remote release V button located 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.

On vehicles with power windows, the switches are on the driver door armrest. Each passenger door has a 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 on page 3-15.

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.

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.

To raise or recline the seatback, tilt the top of the control forward or rearward.

See Reclining Seatbacks on page 2-6.

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 on page 2-10.

Heated Seats

On vehicles with heated seats, the control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion.

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.

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.

United States

See Passenger Sensing System on page 2-68 for important information.

Mirror Adjustment

Exterior Mirrors

Controls for the outside power mirrors are located on the driver door.

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. To fold, push the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward, 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.

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 the steering column, clockwise to the farthest position. The dome lamps will remain on whether a door is opened or closed.

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.

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.

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 x band up or down to vary frequency.

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 Windshield Washer on page 4-6.

See Climate Control System on page 4-17 or Automatic Climate Control System on page 4-20.

Vehicle Features

Radio(s)

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™, if equipped.

f : Select radio stations.

© ¨: Seek or scan stations.

4 : For vehicles with XM, MP3, WMA, or RDS features, press to display additional text information related to the current FM-RDS or XM station; or CD, MP3, WMA song. Song title information will be displayed on the top line of the display while the artist information will be displayed on the bottom line, if the information is available during XM, CD, MP3, or WMA playback. When information is not 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 the six softkeys located below the radio station frequency tabs and by using the radio FAV button. Press FAV to go through up to

six pages of favorites, each having six favorite stations available per page. Each page of favorites can contain 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 O to turn the radio on.

3.Press H and the HR, MIN, MM, DD, YYYY (hour, minute, month, day, and year) displays.

4.Press the softkey located below any one of the tabs that you want to change.

5.Increase or decrease the time or date by turning f clockwise or counterclockwise.

For detailed instructions on setting the clock for your specific audio system, see Setting the Clock on page 4-53.

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.

Portable Audio Devices (Auxiliary Input or USB Port)

This vehicle may have an auxilliary input and a USB port, located on the audio faceplate. External devices such as iPods®, laptop computers, MP3 players,

CD changers, USB storage devices, etc. can be connected to the auxiliary port using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) input jack or the USB port depending on the audio 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.

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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® or Bluetooth systems.

c : Press to reject an incoming call, or to end a call.

For more information, see Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4-84.

Bluetooth®

For vehicles with an in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it allows users with a Bluetooth enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle’s audio 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.

Driver Information Center (DIC)

The DIC display is located at the bottom of the instrument panel cluster. It shows the status of many 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.

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.

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.

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 storage bin below the climate controls and the other outlet is on the rear of the 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. 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 traction control.

For more information, see Traction Control System (TCS) on page 5-7.

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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 t until

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.

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.

The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected. The proper tire pressures for your vehicle are listed on the Tire and Loading Information label located on the driver side center pillar (B pillar). See Loading the Vehicle on page 5-20.

You may notice during cooler conditions that the low tire pressure warning light will appear when the vehicle is first started and then turn off as you drive. 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 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

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.

Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)

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.

Driving for Better Fuel Economy

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.

Roadside Assistance Program

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.

Online Owner Center

The Online Owner Center is a complimentary service that includes online service reminders, vehicle maintenance tips, online owner manual, special privileges and more.

Sign up today at: www.gmownercenter.com/chevrolet

(U.S.) or www.gm.ca (Canada).

OnStar®

OnStar® uses several innovative technologies and live advisors to provide a wide range of safety, security, navigation, diagnostics, and calling services.

Automatic Crash Response

In a crash, built in sensors can automatically alert an OnStar advisor who is immediately connected to the vehicle to see if you need help.

How OnStar Service Works

Q : This blue button connects you to a specially trained OnStar advisor to verify your account information and to answer questions.

] : Push this red emergency button to get priority help from specially trained OnStar emergency advisors.

X : Push this button for hands-free, voice-activated calling and to give voice commands for turn-by-turn navigation.

Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn Navigation and Hands-Free Calling are available on most vehicles. Not all OnStar services are available on all vehicles. For more information see the OnStar Owner’s Guide or visit www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada), contact OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or

TTY 1-877-248-2080, or press Q to speak with an OnStar advisor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

For a full description of OnStar services and system limitations, see the OnStar Owner’s Guide in the glove box.

OnStar service is subject to the OnStar terms and conditions included in the OnStar Subscriber Information.

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OnStar service cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service in that area. OnStar service also cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where the wireless service provider OnStar has hired for that area has coverage, network capacity and reception when the service is needed, and technology that is compatible with the OnStar service. Not all services are available everywhere, particularly in remote or enclosed areas, or at all times.

The OnStar system can record and transmit vehicle information. This information is automatically sent to an

OnStar call center when Q is pressed, ] is pressed, or if the airbags or ACR system deploy. This information usually includes the vehicle’s GPS location and, in the event of a crash, additional information regarding the crash that the vehicle was involved in (e.g. the direction from which the vehicle was hit). When the virtual advisor feature of OnStar hands-free calling is used, the vehicle also sends OnStar the vehicle’s GPS location so they can provide services where it is located.

Location information about the vehicle is only available if the GPS satellite signals are unobstructed and available.

The vehicle must have a working electrical system, including adequate battery power, for the OnStar equipment to operate. There are other problems OnStar cannot control that may prevent OnStar from providing OnStar service at any particular time or place.

Some examples are damage to important parts of the vehicle in a crash, hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather or wireless phone network congestion.

OnStar Steering Wheel Controls

This vehicle may have a Talk/Mute button that can be used to interact with OnStar hands-free calling. See

Audio Steering Wheel Controls on page 4-84 for more information.

On some vehicles, the mute button can be used to dial numbers into voice mail systems, or to dial phone extensions. See the OnStar Owner’s Guide for more information.

Your Responsibility

Increase the volume of the radio if the OnStar advisor cannot be heard.

If the light next to the OnStar buttons is red, the system may not be functioning properly. Press Q and request a vehicle diagnostic. If the light appears clear (no light is appearing), your OnStar subscription has expired and all services have been deactivated. Press Q to confirm that the OnStar equipment is active.

Front Seats

Manual Seats

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You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when the vehicle is not moving.

If the vehicle has a manual seat, it can be moved forward or rearward.

1. Lift the bar to unlock the seat.

2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar.

Try to move the seat with your body to be sure the seat is locked in place.

Power Seats

If the vehicle has power seats, the controls used to operate them are located on the outboard side of the seats.

To adjust the seat:

•Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.

•Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down.

•Raise or lower the rear part of the seat cushion by moving the rear of the control up or down.

Power Lumbar

Press the front (A) or rear (B) of the control to increase or decrease lumbar support.

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Heated Seats

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.

Reclining Seatbacks

Manual Reclining Seatbacks

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You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when the vehicle is not moving.

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If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked.

To recline the seatback:

1.Lift the recline lever.

2.Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place.

3.Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.

To return the seatback to an upright position:

1.Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback and the seatback returns to the upright position.

2.Release the lever to lock the seatback.

3.Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.

Power Reclining Seatbacks

If the seats have power reclining seatbacks, the control used to recline them is located on the outboard side

of the seat behind the power seat control.

•To recline the seatback, tilt the top of the control rearward.

•To bring the seatback forward, tilt the top of the control forward.

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Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts cannot do their job when you are reclined like this.

The shoulder belt cannot do its job. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries.

The lap belt cannot do its job either. In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries.

For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly.

To raise the rear seatback pull the seatback up and make sure it latches. Push and pull on the seatback to be sure it is locked in position. Make sure that the safety belts are properly stowed over the seatback in all three positions.

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A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted.

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If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are locked.

When the seat is not in use, it should be kept in the upright locked position.

Safety Belts

Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone

This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also describes some things not to do with safety belts.

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Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be worn properly. In a crash, if you or your passenger(s) are not wearing safety belts, the injuries can be much worse. You can hit things inside the vehicle harder or be ejected from the vehicle. You and your passenger(s) can be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, you might not be, if you are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passenger(s) are restrained properly too.

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It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly.

This vehicle has indicators as a reminder to buckle the safety belts. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 4-27 for additional information.

In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law requires wearing safety belts. Here is why:

You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you do not know if it will be a serious one.

A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so serious that even buckled up, a person would not survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without safety belts, they could have been badly hurt or killed.

After more than 40 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter... a lot!

Why Safety Belts Work

When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes.

Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat on wheels.

or the safety belts!

With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. That is why safety belts make such good sense.

Questions and Answers About

Safety Belts

Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt?

A: You could be — whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. But your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted.

And you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are upside down.

Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I have to wear safety belts?

A: Airbags are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts — not instead of them. Whether or not an airbag is provided, all occupants still have to buckle up to get the most protection. That is true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and other collisions.

Q: If I am a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts?

A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you are in a crash — even one that is not your fault — you and your passenger(s) can be hurt. Being a good

driver does not protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers.

Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of home. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 km/h).

Safety belts are for everyone.

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly

This section is only for people of adult size.

Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and infants. If a child will be

riding in the vehicle, see Older Children on page 2-32 or

Infants and Young Children on page 2-36. Follow those rules for everyone’s protection.

It is very important for all occupants to buckle up. Statistics show that unbelted people are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts.

Occupants who are not buckled up can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in

the vehicle who are wearing safety belts.

First, before you or your passenger(s) wear a safety belt, there is important information you should know.