HOLDEN EM MALIBU 2013 User guide

OWNER’S HANDBOOK
EM MALIBU
HOLDEN.COM.AU
EM MALIBU

GM Holden Ltd, ABN 84 006 893 232 (hereinafter Holden)
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Part No. 92458293
April 2013 (MY13 EM Malibu. Print 1)
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In Brief ........................ 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Keys, Doors, and
Windows .................... 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Doors..........................2-8
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-24
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-3
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21
Vehicle Personalisation . . . . . . . 5-27
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-24
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-36
Bluetooth Phone/Devices . . . . . 7-37
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7
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Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . . . 9-3
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-10
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-13
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-17
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-20
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-23
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-27
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-34
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-22
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26
Wheels and Tyres . . . . . . . . . . . 10-33
Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-53
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-56
Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-57
Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1
Recommended Fluids,
Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . . 11-3
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Vehicle Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-3
Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1
Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-1
Index ..................... i-1
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Introduction iii
The names, logos, emblems,
slogans, vehicle model names, and
vehicle body designs appearing in
this manual including, but not limited
to, GM, the GM logo, HOLDEN, the
HOLDEN Emblem, MALIBU, and
the MALIBU Emblem are
trademarks and/or service marks of
General Motors LLC, its
subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.
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.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for
quick reference.
Introduction
Your vehicle is a designed
combination of advanced
technology, safety, environmental
friendliness, and economy.
This owner's manual provides you
with all the necessary information to
enable you to drive your vehicle
safely and efficiently.
Make sure your passengers are
aware of the possible risk of
accident and injury which may result
from improper use of the vehicle.
Using this Manual
.The “In Brief”section will give
you an initial overview.
.The table of contents at the
beginning of this manual and
within each section shows where
the information is located.
.The Index will enable you to
search for specific information.
Danger, Warnings, and
Cautions
{DANGER
Text marked {Danger provides
information on risk of fatal injury.
Disregarding this information may
endanger life.
{WARNING
Text marked {Warning provides
information on risk of accident or
injury. Disregarding this
information may lead to injury.

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{CAUTION
Text marked Caution provides
information on possible damage
to the vehicle. Disregarding this
information may lead to vehicle
damage.
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.”
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,
gauge, or indicator.
M:This symbol is shown when
you need to see the 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)
%:Audio Steering Wheel Controls
$:Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System
I:Cruise Control
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
#:Fog Lamps
.:Fuel Gauge
+:Fuses
3:Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
j:ISOFIX System Child
Restraints
*:Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
O:Power
>:Seat Belt Reminders
d:Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control (ESC)
M:Windscreen Washer Fluid

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In Brief 1-1
In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-8
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 1-9
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10
Windscreen Wiper/Washer . . . 1-10
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Vehicle Features
Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . 1-13
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-13
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Driver Information
Centre (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Rear Vision
Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 1-15
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control
System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Electronic Stability
Control (ESC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Tyre Sealant and
Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Engine Oil Life System
(Diesel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17

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1-2 In Brief
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In Brief 1-3
1. CD Player on page 7-24.
2. Radio Volume Control. See
Overview on page 7-3.
3. Storage Area. See Instrument
Panel Storage on page 4-1.
4. Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System on page 6-2.
5. Infotainment Display.
6. Windscreen Wiper/Washer on
page 5-3.
7. Instrument Cluster on page 5-7.
8. Turn and Lane-Change Lever.
See Turn and Lane-Change
Signals on page 6-3.
Driver Information Centre
Buttons. See Driver Information
Centre (DIC) on page 5-18.
9. Air Vents on page 8-6.
10. Heated Front Seats on
page 3-6 (If Equipped).
11. Power Door Locks on
page 2-6.
Hazard Warning Flashers on
page 6-3.
Passenger Seat Belt Reminder
Light. See Seat Belt Reminders
on page 5-9.
12. Ultrasonic Parking Assist on
page 9-23.
Traction Control System (TCS)
on page 9-17.Electronic
Stability Control (ESC) on
page 9-19.
13. Electric Parking Brake on
page 9-14.
14. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission on page 9-10.
15. Power Outlets on page 5-5.
16. Automatic Climate Control
System on page 8-1 (If
Equipped).
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System on page 8-4 (If
Equipped).
17. Ignition Positions on page 9-3.
18. Cruise Control on page 9-20.
19. Steering Wheel Adjustment on
page 5-2.
20. Horn on page 5-3.
21. Steering Wheel Controls on
page 5-2.
22. Storage Compartment. See
Instrument Panel Storage on
page 4-1.
23. Bonnet Release. See Bonnet
on page 10-3.
24. Exterior Lamp Controls on
page 6-1.
Front Fog Lamps on page 6-3
(If Equipped).
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control on page 6-4.

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1-4 In Brief
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 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter may work up to 20 m
away from the vehicle.
Press the button to extend the key.
The key can be used for all locks.
K:Press to unlock the driver door
or all doors.
Q:Press to lock all doors.
Lock and unlock feedback can be
personalised.
V:Press and hold to release
the boot.
See Keys on page 2-1 and Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation on page 2-3.
Door Locks
To lock or unlock the doors from the
outside:
.Press Qor Kon the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
See Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation on
page 2-3.
.Use the key in the driver door.
To lock or unlock the doors from the
inside:
.Press Qor K.