2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU LIMITED Owners Manual

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Audio Settings
The audio settings can be set for
each radio band and each audio
player source.
To quickly reset an audio setting
value to 0:1. Press the TONE button.
2. Select the audio setting.
3. Press and hold TUNE/MENU until the value changes to 0.
Press the BACK
/button to go
back to the Tone Settings menu.
Adjusting the Treble, Midrange,
and Bass
1. Press the TONE button.
2. Select Treble, Midrange, or Bass.
3. Select the value. Press the BACK
/button to go
back to the Tone Settings menu.
Adjusting the Fader and Balance
1. Press the TONE button.
2. Select Fader or Balance.
3. Select the value.
Press the BACK
/button to go
back to the Tone Settings menu.
Adjusting the EQ (Equalizer)
For vehicles that have an equalizer:
1. Press the TONE button.
2. Select EQ.
3. Select the setting.
Press the BACK
/button to go
back to the Tone Settings menu.
System Settings
Speed Compensated Volume
The Speed Compensated Volume
feature automatically adjusts the
radio volume to compensate for
road and wind noise as the vehicle
speeds up or slows down, so that
the volume level is consistent.
The level of volume compensation
can be selected, or the auto volume
feature can be turned off.
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Radio Settings.
3. Select Speed compensated volume.
4. Select the setting.
5. Press BACK
/button to go
back to the System
Configuration menu.

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Configuring the Number of
Favorite Pages
To configure the number of available
favorite pages:1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Radio Settings.
3. Select Radio Favorites.
4. Select the number of available favorite pages.
5. Press the BACK
/button to go
back to the System
Configuration menu.
Auto Volume
The auto volume feature
automatically adjusts the radio
volume to compensate for road and
wind noise as the vehicle speeds up
or slows down, so that the volume
level is consistent. The level of volume compensation
can be selected, or the auto volume
feature can be turned off.
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Radio Settings.
3. Select Auto Volume.
4. Select the setting.
5. Press the BACK
/button to go
back to the System
Configuration menu.
Maximum Startup Volume
The maximum volume played when
the radio is first turned on can
be set.
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Radio Settings.
3. Select Maximum Startup Volume.
4. Select the setting.
5. Press the BACK
/button to go
back to the System
Configuration menu.
Regionalization
RDS stations will broadcast different
programs on different frequencies.
To set the Regional (REG) feature
on or off:
1. Press the CONFIG button.
2. Select Regional (REG).
3. Select On or Off.
4. Press BACK
/to go back to
the previous menu.

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Radio
AM-FM Radio
Control Buttons
The buttons used to control the
radio are:
RADIO/BAND :Press to turn the
radio on and choose between AM,
FM, or SiriusXM if equipped.
TUNE/MENU : Press and turn to
navigate the available menus. Turn
to manually change stations.
INFO : Press to display additional
information that may be available for
the current song.
©SEEK¨: Press to search for
stations.
FAV : Press to open the
favorites list.
1 to 6 : Press to select preset
stations.
RDS (Radio Data System)
The radio may have RDS. The RDS
feature is available for use only on
FM stations that broadcast RDS information. This feature only works
when the information from the radio
station is available. In rare cases, a
radio station could broadcast
incorrect information that causes the
radio features to work improperly.
If this happens, contact the radio
station.
While the radio is tuned to an
FM-RDS station, the station name
or call letters display.
Radio Menus
Radio menus are available for AM,
FM, or SiriusXM if equipped.
Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to open
the main radio menu for that
frequency.
Selecting a Band
Press the RADIO/BAND button to
choose AM, FM, or SiriusXM if
equipped. The last station that was
playing starts playing again.
Selecting a Station
Seek Tuning
If the radio station is not known:
Briefly press
©or¨to automatically
search for the next available station.
If a station is not found, the radio
switches to a more sensitive search
level. If a station still is not found,
the frequency that was last active
begins to play.
If the radio station is known:
Press and hold
©or¨until the
station on the display is reached,
then release the button.
Manual Tuning
Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to
select the frequency on the display.
Favorites List
1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob.
2. Select Favorites List.
3. Select the station.
Station Lists 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob.
2. Select AM or FM Station List. All receivable stations in the
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displayed. If a station list has
not been created, an automatic
station search is done.
3. Select the station.
Category Lists
Most stations that broadcast an
RDS program type code specify the
type of programming transmitted.
Some stations change the program
type code depending on the
content. The system stores the RDS
stations sorted by program type in
the FM category list.
To search for a programming type
determined by station: 1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob.
2. Select FM category list. A list of all programming types
available displays.
3. Select the programming type. A list of stations that transmit
programming of the selected
type displays.
4. Select the station. The category lists are updated
when the station lists are
updated. Updating Station & Category Lists
If stations stored in the station list
can no longer be received:
1. Turn the TUNE/MENU knob.
2. Select Update AM or FM Station List, if the stations
stored in the station list are no
longer received. A station
search will be completed and
the first station in the updated
list will play.
To cancel the station search, press
TUNE/MENU.
Storing a Station as a Favorite
Stations from all bands can be
stored in any order in the favorite
pages.
Up to six stations can be stored in
each favorite page and the number
of available favorite pages can
be set.
Storing Stations
To store the station to a position in
the list, press the corresponding
button 1 to 6 until a beep is heard. Retrieving Stations
Press the FAV button to open a
favorite page or to switch to another
favorite page. Briefly press one of
the 1 to 6 buttons to retrieve the
station.
Satellite Radio
SiriusXM®Satellite Radio
Service
If equipped, vehicles with a
SiriusXM satellite radio tuner and a
SiriusXM satellite radio subscription
can receive SiriusXM programming.
SiriusXM is a satellite radio service
based in the 48 contiguous United
States and 10 Canadian provinces.
SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide
variety of programming and
commercial-free music, coast to
coast, and in digital-quality sound.
A service fee is required to receive
the SiriusXM service. For more
information, see www.siriusxm.com
or 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.), and
www.xmradio.ca or 1-877-209-0079
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When SiriusXM is active, the
channel name and number,
category name, song title, and artist
display on the screen.
SiriusXM Categories
SiriusXM channels are organized in
categories.
To customize which SiriusXM
categories are used and displayed
in the system, see“Adding or
Removing SiriusXM Categories”
following.
Adding or Removing SiriusXM
Categories
1. Press the CONFIG button on the faceplate.
2. Select Radio Settings.
3. Select Add/Remove XM Categories.
4. From the Add/Remove XM Categories screen, select or
deselect any category to be
used in XM mode.
A checkmark will indicate that
the category is selected.
Turning SiriusXM Channel
Graphic On or Off
1. Press the CONFIG button onthe faceplate.
2. Select Radio Settings.
3. Select XM Channel Graphic to turn on or off.
Radio Reception
Frequency interference and static
can occur during normal radio
reception if items such as cell phone
chargers, vehicle convenience
accessories, and external electronic
devices are plugged into the
accessory power outlet. If there is
interference or static, unplug the
item from the accessory power
outlet.
FM
FM signals only reach about 16 to
65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the
radio has a built-in electronic circuit
that automatically works to reduce
interference, some static can occur, especially around tall buildings or
hills, causing the sound to fade in
and out.
AM
The range for most AM stations is
greater than for FM, especially at
night. The longer range can cause
station frequencies to interfere with
each other. Static can occur when
things like storms and power lines
interfere with radio reception. When
this happens, try reducing the treble
on the radio.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Service
If equipped, SiriusXM Satellite
Radio Service provides digital radio
reception. Tall buildings or hills can
interfere with satellite radio signals,
causing the sound to fade in and
out. In addition, traveling or standing
under heavy foliage, bridges,
garages, or tunnels may cause loss
of the SiriusXM signal for a period
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Cell Phone Usage
Cell phone usage, such as making
or receiving phone calls, charging,
or just having the phone on may
cause static interference with the
radio. Unplug the phone or turn it off
if this happens.
Backglass Antenna
The AM-FM antenna is integrated
with the rear window defogger in the
rear window. Do not scratch the
inside surface or damage the lines
in the glass. If the inside surface is
damaged, it could interfere with
radio reception. For proper radio
reception, the antenna connector
needs to be properly attached to the
post on the glass.
If attaching a cell phone antenna to
the glass, attach it between the grid
lines.
Caution
Using a razor blade or sharp
object to clear the inside rear
window can damage the rear
window antenna and/or the rear
window defogger. Repairs would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. Do not clear the inside
rear window with sharp objects.
Caution
Do not apply aftermarket glass
tinting with metallic film. The
metallic film in some tinting
materials will interfere with or
distort the incoming radio
reception. Any damage caused to
the backglass antenna due to
metallic tinting materials will not
be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Multi-Band Antenna
The multi-band antenna is on the
roof of the vehicle. The antenna is
used for OnStar, the SiriusXM
Satellite Radio Service System, and
GPS (Global Positioning System),
if the vehicle has these features.
Keep the antenna clear of
obstructions for clear reception.
If the vehicle has a sunroof, and it is
open, reception can also be
affected.

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Audio Players
CD Player
The player can be used for CDs
and MP3s.
With the ignition on, insert a CD into
the slot, label side up. The player
pulls it in and begins playing.
The vehicle must be in P (Park) for
video to display.
The system is capable of playing:
.Most audio CDs
. CD-R
. CD-RW
. MP3 or unprotected WMA
formats
When playing any compatible
recordable disc, the sound quality
can be reduced due to disc quality,
the method of recording, the quality
of the music or video that has been
recorded, or the way the disc has
been handled.
To avoid damage to the CD player: .
Do not use scratched or
damaged discs.
. Do not apply labels to discs. The
labels could get caught in the
player.
. Insert only one disc at a time.
. Keep the loading slot free of
foreign materials, liquids, and
debris.
If a description label is needed, try
labeling the top of the disc using a
marking pen.
Loading and Ejecting Discs
To load a disc: 1. Turn the ignition on.
2. Insert a disc into the slot. The player pulls it in the rest of the
way. If the disc is damaged or
improperly loaded, there is an
error and the disc ejects.
The disc automatically plays once
loaded.
Press
Zto eject a disc from the
CD player.
Playing an Audio CD
CD/AUX : Press to use the CD
player.
w j(Play/Pause) : Use to start,
pause, or resume play.
©SEEK¨:
. Press
©to seek to the beginning
of the current or previous track.
If the track has been playing for
less than five seconds, it seeks
the previous track. If longer than
five seconds, the current track
starts from the beginning.
. Press and hold
©to quickly
reverse through a track. Release
the button to return to playing
speed.
. For AM or FM, press
©to seek
to the previous strong station.
. Press
¨to seek the next track.
. Press and hold
¨to fast forward
through a track.
. Release
¨to return to playing
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TUNE/MENU :Turn to the right or
left to select the next or previous
track. Press this knob to select the
menu. If a track is selected from the
list, the system plays the track and
returns to the CD screen.
Error Messages
If Disc Read Error displays and/or
the disc comes out, it could be for
one of the following reasons:
. The disc has an invalid or
unknown format.
. The disc is not from a correct
region.
. The disc is very hot. Try the disc
again when the temperature
returns to normal.
. The road is very rough. Try the
disc again when the road is
smoother.
. The disc is dirty, scratched, wet,
or upside down.
. The air is very humid. Try the
disc again later.
. There was a problem while
burning the disc. .
The label is caught in the CD
player.
If the CD is not playing correctly, for
any other reason, try a known
good CD.
If any error continues, contact your
dealer.Auxiliary Devices
This vehicle may have an auxiliary
input jack and USB port in the
center console. See Center Console
Storage 094.
Portable devices are controlled by
using the menu system described in
Overview 0140.
Keep the storage area closed when
not in use.
Auxiliary Input Jack
Possible auxiliary audio sources
include:
. Laptop computer
. MP3 player
. Tape player This jack is not an audio output. Do
not plug headphones into the
auxiliary input jack. Auxiliary
devices should be set up while the
vehicle is in P (Park).
Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable
from the auxiliary device to the
auxiliary input jack. When a device
is connected, the system
automatically begins playing audio
from the device over the vehicle
speakers.
If an auxiliary device has already
been connected, but a different
source is currently active, press the
CD/AUX button on the radio
faceplate, then press SOURCE
repeatedly to cycle through all of the
available audio source screens, until
the AUX source screen is selected.USB Port
The following devices may be
connected and controlled by the
infotainment system.
.
iPods
®
.PlaysForSure Devices (PFD)
. USB Drives