Engine coolant temperature warning light, Tire pressure light, Engine coolant temperature – CHEVROLET 2011 Malibu User Manual

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Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2011

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Instruments and Controls

If the indicator/warning light is on
and flashing, the TCS or the ESC
system is actively working. Check
the DIC messaging for details to
determine which system is working.
If the LOW TRACTION message
appears, the system is limiting
wheel spin. If the ESC ACTIVE
message appears, the system is
aiding in maintaining directional
control of the vehicle.

See Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) on page 9‑31
and Traction
Control System (TCS) on page 9‑29
for more information.

See Ride Control System Messages
on page 5‑27
for more information
on the messages associated with
this light.

Engine Coolant
Temperature Warning
Light

This light comes on briefly while
starting the vehicle.

If it does not, have the vehicle
serviced by the dealer. If the system
is working normally the indicator
light goes off.

Notice: Driving with the engine
coolant temperature warning light
on could cause the vehicle to
overheat. See Engine Overheating
on page 10‑20
. The vehicle's
engine could be damaged, and it
might not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Never drive with
the engine coolant temperature
warning light on.

The engine coolant temperature
warning light comes on when the
engine has overheated.

If this happens pull over and turn off
the engine as soon as possible. See
Engine Overheating on page 10‑20
for more information.

Tire Pressure Light

For vehicles with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS), this light
comes on briefly when the engine is
started. It provides information
about tire pressures and the TPMS.

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