2009 Malibu Automobile Owner's Manual

Keys ...............................................................2-3
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System ................2-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation ...................................................2-5
Remote Vehicle Start ......................................2-7
Doors and Locks ............................................2-10
Door Locks ..................................................2-10
Power Door Locks ........................................2-10
Door Ajar Reminder ......................................2-11
Delayed Locking ...........................................2-11
Programmable Automatic Door Locks ..............2-11
Rear Door Security Locks ..............................2-12
Lockout Protection ........................................2-12
Trunk ..........................................................2-12
Windows ........................................................2-15
Power Windows ............................................2-16
Sun Visors ...................................................2-17
Theft-Deterrent Systems ..................................2-18
Content Theft-Deterrent .................................2-18
PASS-Key
®
III+ Electronic Immobilizer .............2-19
PASS-Key
®
III+ Electronic Immobilizer
Operation .................................................2-20
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle ................2-21
New Vehicle Break-In ....................................2-21
Ignition Positions ..........................................2-22
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) ...................2-23
Starting the Engine .......................................2-24
Engine Coolant Heater ..................................2-25
Automatic Transmission Operation
(Four Speed Transmission) .........................2-26
Automatic Transmission Operation
(Six Speed Transmission) ...........................2-28
Parking Brake ..............................................2-32
Shifting Into Park ..........................................2-33
Shifting Out of Park ......................................2-34
Parking Over Things That Burn .......................2-34
Engine Exhaust ............................................2-35
Running the Vehicle While Parked ..................2-36
Mirrors ...........................................................2-37
Manual Rearview Mirror .................................2-37
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ................2-37
Compass .....................................................2-38
Outside Power Mirrors ...................................2-39
Outside Automatic Dimming Mirror ..................2-39
Outside Heated Mirrors ..................................2-40
Section 2 Features and Controls
2-1