Seats and Restraint Systems ........................... 1-1
Front Seats ............................................... 1-2
Rear Seats ............................................... 1-8
Safety Belts ............................................. 1-10
Child Restraints ....................................... 1-33
Airbag System ......................................... 1-60
Restraint System Check ............................ 1-75
Features and Controls ..................................... 2-1
Keys ........................................................ 2-3
Doors and Locks ...................................... 2-11
Windows ................................................. 2-16
Theft-Deterrent Systems ............................ 2-17
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ........... 2-21
Mirrors .................................................... 2-33
OnStar
®
System ...................................... 2-38
HomeLink
®
Wireless Control System ........... 2-40
Storage Areas ......................................... 2-44
Sunroof .................................................. 2-47
Instrument Panel ............................................. 3-1
Instrument Panel Overview .......................... 3-4
Climate Controls ...................................... 3-21
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators ........ 3-30
Driver Information Center (DIC) .................. 3-47
Audio System(s) ....................................... 3-54
Driving Your Vehicle ....................................... 4-1
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle ..... 4-2
Towing ................................................... 4-34
Service and Appearance Care .......................... 5-1
Service ..................................................... 5-3
Fuel ......................................................... 5-5
Checking Things Under the Hood ............... 5-10
Bulb Replacement .................................... 5-41
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement ......... 5-45
Tires ...................................................... 5-47
Appearance Care ..................................... 5-73
Vehicle Identification ................................. 5-82
Electrical System ...................................... 5-83
Capacities and Specifications ..................... 5-91
Maintenance Schedule ..................................... 6-1
Maintenance Schedule ................................ 6-2
Customer Assistance and Information .............. 7-1
Customer Assistance and Information ........... 7-2
Reporting Safety Defects ........................... 7-10
Index ................................................................ 1
2005 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual M
