2012 CHEVROLET MALIBU clock

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012
Infotainment System 7-5
If a station's frequency is weak or if
there is static, decrease the treble.
To quickly adjust bass, midrange,
or treble to the middle position,
press the softkey positioned under
the BASS, MID, or TREB tab for
more than two seconds. A beep
sounds and the level adjusts to the
middle position.
To quickly adjust all tone and
speaker controls to the middle
position, press the
fknob for more
than two seconds until a beep
sounds.
EQ (Equalization): Press this
button to choose bass and treble
equalization settings designed for
different types of music. Selecting
MANUAL or changing bass or
treble, returns the EQ to the manual
bass and treble settings.
Unique EQ settings can be saved
for each source.
If the radio has a Bose
®audio
system, the EQ settings are either
MANUAL or TALK.
Adjusting the Speakers
(Balance/Fade) Radio with CD
To adjust the balance or fade:
1. Press the
`or press the
fknob until the speaker control
label displays.
2. To adjust the setting, do one of the following:
.Turn thefknob.
.Press either¨SEEK,
or
©SEEK button.
.Press either\FWD,
or
sREV button.
Adjusting the Speakers
(Balance/Fade) Radio with
CD (MP3) and USB Port,
Radio with CD (MP3)
BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade):
To adjust the balance or fade:
1. Press the
fknob until the
speaker control tabs display.
2. Highlight the desired speaker control tab by doing one of the
following:
.Pressing thefknob.
.Press the softkey under the
desired tab.
3. Adjust the setting by doing one of the following:
.Turn thefknob clockwise
or counterclockwise.
.Press the¨SEEK,
or
©SEEK button.
.Press the\FWD,
or
sREV button.

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012
8-2 Climate Controls
Operation
Temperature Control:Turn
clockwise or counterclockwise to
increase or decrease the
temperature inside the vehicle.
When it is cold outside −18°C (0°F)
or lower, use the engine coolant
heater, if vehicle has one, to provide
warmer air faster to the vehicle.
An engine coolant heater warms
the coolant the engine uses that
provides heat to warm the inside of
the vehicle. For more information,
see Engine Heater on page 9‑20.
9(Fan Control): Turn clockwise
or counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the fan speed. The fan
must be on to run the
air-conditioning compressor.
Air Delivery Mode Control:
Turn clockwise or counterclockwise
to change the current airflow mode. Select from the following:
H(Vent):
Air is directed to the
instrument panel outlets.
)(Bi-Level): Air is divided
between the instrument panel and
floor outlets. Some air will be
directed toward the side windows.
6(Floor): Air is directed to the
floor outlets with some air directed
to the windshield and side window
outlets.
-(Defog): This mode clears the
windows of fog or moisture. Air is
directed to the windshield and floor
outlets, with some air directed to the
side windows. When this mode is
selected, the system automatically
turns off recirculation and runs the
air-conditioning compressor unless
the outside temperature is at or
below freezing. The air-conditioning
compressor operates although
the indicator light is not on.
The air-conditioning indicator light
turns off when defog is selected. If the air-conditioning button is
pressed while in defog mode, the
indicator light will turn on. If the
button is pressed again, the light
will turn off. The recirculation mode
cannot be selected while in the
defog mode. Do not drive the
vehicle until all the windows are
clear.
1(Defrost):
This mode quickly
clears the windshield of fog or frost.
Air is directed to the windshield with
some air directed to the floor vents.
In this mode, outside air is pulled
into the vehicle. The air-conditioning
compressor will not run unless the
outside temperature is at or below
freezing. The air-conditioning
compressor operates although
the indicator light is not on.
The air-conditioning indicator light
turns off when defrost is selected.

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012
8-6 Climate Controls
2. Set the temperature.An initial setting of 73°F (23°C)
is recommended. Allow about
20 minutes for the system to
regulate. Press
worxto
adjust the temperature setting as
necessary. If the temperature is
set at 60°F (15°C) the system
remains at the maximum cooling
setting. If the temperature is set
at 90°F (32°C) the system
remains at the maximum heat
setting. Choosing either
maximum setting does not
cause the vehicle to heat or
cool any faster.
Do not to cover the sensor
located on the top of the
instrument panel near the
windshield. This sensor
regulates air temperature based
on the intensity of the sun. Also do not cover the sensor
grille on the lower right side of
the climate control faceplate,
as this regulates the inside
temperature.
To avoid blowing cold air at
engine start-up in cold weather,
the system delays turning on the
fan until warm air is available.
The length of delay depends on
the engine coolant temperature.
Turning the fan knob overrides
this delay and changes the fan
to the selected speed.
Manual Operation
o(Off):
Select this position on the
fan knob to turn off the entire
climate control system. Outside air
still enters the vehicle. The airflow
direction and temperature can be
adjusted.
x/wTemperature Control:
Press the arrows to increase or
decrease the temperature inside the
vehicle.
9(Fan Control): Turn clockwise
or counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the fan speed.
Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn
clockwise or counterclockwise to
change the direction of the airflow in
the vehicle.

Black plate (40,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012
9-40 Driving and Operating
Filling the Tank
{WARNING
Fuel vapor burns violently and a
fuel fire can cause bad injuries.
To help avoid injuries to you and
others, read and follow all the
instructions on the fuel pump
island. Turn off the engine when
refueling. Do not smoke near fuel
or when refueling the vehicle.
Do not use cellular phones. Keep
sparks, flames, and smoking
materials away from fuel. Do not
leave the fuel pump unattended
when refueling the vehicle. This is
against the law in some places.
Do not re-enter the vehicle while
pumping fuel. Keep children away
from the fuel pump; never let
children pump fuel.
The fuel cap is behind the fuel door
on the vehicle's passenger side.
To open the fuel door, push the
rearward center edge in and release
and it will open.
Turn the tethered fuel cap
counterclockwise to remove. If the
vehicle has E85 fuel capability, the
fuel cap will be yellow and state
that E85 or gasoline can be used.
SeeFuel E85 (85% Ethanol) on
page 9‑39. While refueling, hang the
tethered fuel cap from the hook on
the fuel door. Reinstall the cap by
turning it clockwise until it clicks. If the cap is not properly installed,
the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
come on. See
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp on page 5‑16 for more
information.
{WARNING
Fuel can spray out on you if you
open the fuel cap too quickly.
If you spill fuel and then
something ignites it, you could be
badly burned. This spray can
happen if the tank is nearly full,
and is more likely in hot weather.
Open the fuel cap slowly and
wait for any hiss noise to stop.
Then unscrew the cap all the way.
Do not top off or overfill the tank and
wait a few seconds before removing
the nozzle. Clean fuel from painted
surfaces as soon as possible.
See Exterior Care on page 10‑90.

Black plate (19,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012
Vehicle Care 10-19
If coolant is needed, add the proper
DEX-COOL coolant mixture at the
coolant surge tank.
1. Remove the coolant surge tankpressure cap when the cooling
system, including the coolant
surge tank pressure cap and
upper radiator hose, is no longer
hot. Turn the pressure cap
slowly counterclockwise about
two or two and one-half turns.
If a hiss is heard, wait for that
to stop. This will allow any
pressure still left to be vented
out the discharge hose. 2. Keep turning the pressure cap
slowly, and remove it.
3. Fill the coolant surge tank with the proper mixture, to the
FULL COLD mark. Wait about
five minutes, then check to see if
the level is below the mark. If the
level is below the FULL COLD
mark, add additional coolant to
bring the level up to the mark.
Repeat this procedure until the
level remains constant at the
FULL COLD mark for at least
five minutes.
4. With the coolant surge tank pressure cap off, start the
engine and let it run until the
upper radiator hose can be felt
getting hot. Watch out for the
engine cooling fans. By this time, the coolant level
inside the coolant surge tank
might be lower. If the level is
lower than the FULL COLD
mark, add more of the proper
mixture to the coolant surge tank
until the level reaches the FULL
COLD mark.
5. Replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is
hand-tight and fully seated.
Notice: If the pressure cap is not
tightly installed, coolant loss and
possible engine damage may
occur. Be sure the cap is properly
and tightly secured.

Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012
Vehicle Care 10-31
2. Remove the two rearconvenience net hooks holding
the trunk trim and move the trim
aside.3. Remove the three wing nuts (A),which hold the taillamp
assembly, from inside the trunk.
4. Remove the taillamp assembly.5. Turn the bulb socket (B) counterclockwise to remove it
from the lamp assembly (A).
6. Pull the bulb from the socket (B).
7. Install a new bulb.
8. Reverse Steps 2 through 5 to reinstall the taillamp
assembly (A).

Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012
10-32 Vehicle Care
Back-Up Lamps
1. Open the trunk. SeeTrunk on
page 2‑9 for more information.
2. Remove the push pins holding
the trunk trim (B).
3. Move the trim aside far enough to gain access to the bulb
assembly (A).4. Turn the bulb socket (B)counterclockwise to remove it
from the lamp assembly.
5. Pull the bulb (A) from the socket (B).
6. Install the new bulb.
7. Reverse Steps 1 through 4 to reinstall.

Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual - 2012
Vehicle Care 10-33
License Plate Lamp
To replace the license plate
lamp bulb:
1. Remove the license plate bezelassembly by turning the two
screws counterclockwise.
2. Turn and pull the license plate lamp assembly forward through
the fascia opening. 3. Turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise and pull the
bulb straight out of the socket.
4. Push the new bulb in and turn it clockwise to install.
5. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 to reinstall.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb
Number
Back-up Lamp 921
License Plate Lamp 168
Rear Turn Signal
Lamp/Taillamp
(LS and LT) 3157K LL
Rear LED Turn
Signal Lamp/
Taillamp (LTZ) GM P/N
25874489
For replacement bulbs not listed
here, contact the dealer.
Electrical System
Electrical System
Overload
The vehicle has fuses and circuit
breakers to protect against an
electrical system overload.
When the current electrical load is
too heavy, the circuit breaker opens
and closes, protecting the circuit
until the current load returns to
normal or the problem is fixed.
This greatly reduces the chance of
circuit overload and fire caused by
electrical problems.
Fuses and circuit breakers protect
power devices in the vehicle.
Replace a bad fuse with a new one
of the identical size and rating.