
Chevrolet Malibu Limited Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-
9086425) - 2016 - crc - 7/30/15
2 Introduction
Introduction
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, CHEVROLET,
the CHEVROLET Emblem,
MALIBU, and the MALIBU Emblem
are trademarks and/or service
marks of General Motors LLC, its
subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.
For vehicles first sold in Canada,
substitute the name“General
Motors of Canada Limited” for
Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it
appears in this manual. This manual describes features that
may or may not be on the vehicle
because of optional equipment that
was not purchased on the vehicle,
model variants, country
specifications, features/applications
that may not be available in your
region, or changes subsequent to
the printing of this owner manual.
Refer to the purchase
documentation relating to your
specific vehicle to confirm the
features.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for
quick reference.
Canadian Vehicle Owners
Propriétaires Canadiens
A French language manual can be
obtained from your dealer, at
www.helminc.com, or from:
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de
ce guide en français auprès du
concessionnaire ou à l'adresse
suivante:Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
Using this Manual
To quickly locate information about
the vehicle, use the Index in the
back of the manual. It is an
alphabetical list of what is in the
manual and the page number where
it can be found.
Danger, Warning, and
Caution
Warning messages found on vehicle
labels and in this manual describe
hazards and what to do to avoid or
reduce them.
{Danger
Danger indicates a hazard with a
high level of risk which will result
in serious injury or death.
Litho in U.S.A.
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Chevrolet Malibu Limited Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-
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122 Instruments and Controls
Vehicle
Personalization
Use the audio system controls to
access the personalization menus
for customizing vehicle features.
The following are all possible
personalization features. Depending
on the vehicle, some may not be
available.
Infotainment System Audio
System Controls
Using the Faceplate
TUNE/MENU Knob
.Press to enter, select, or activate
a highlighted menu option.
. Turn to highlight a menu option.
. Press to enable or disable a
system setting.
}BACK
. Press to exit a menu.
. Press to return to a previous
screen.
Using the Touch Screen
Press a screen feature to: .
View more feature options.
. Enable or disable the feature.
w:Press to scroll up.
x:Press to scroll down.
Back : Press to return to the
previous menu.
To access the
personalization menu:
1. Press Config on the Home page on the infotainment
system display or CONFIG on
the faceplate.
2. Select the desired feature to display a list of available
options.
3. Select the desired feature setting.
Personalization Menus
The following list of menu items may
be available:
. Languages
. Time and Date
. Radio Settings
. Phone Settings .
Navigation Settings
. Display Settings
. Vehicle Settings
Each menu is detailed in the
following information.
Languages
Select Languages, then select from
the available language(s).
Time and Date
Manually set the time and date. See
Clock 098.
Radio Settings
Select and the following may
display:
.
Auto Volume
. Gracenote Options
. XM Channel Art
. Max Startup Volume
. Number of Favorites Pages
. XM Categories
. Software Versions Menu

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142 Infotainment System
changing the settings for the audio,
phone, vehicle configuration, and
time features.
Turn the TUNE/MENU knob to scroll
through the available setup features.
Once the desired feature displays,
press the TUNE/MENU knob or
press the desired feature on the
screen, to display more options
within that feature.
Languages
To change the display language,
seeVehicle Personalization 0122.
The vehicle supports English,
French, and Spanish. The default
language is English.
Operation
Controls
The infotainment system is operated
by using the pushbuttons,
multifunction knobs, menus shown
on the display, and steering wheel
controls, if equipped.
Turning the System On or Off
VOL/O(Volume/Power) : Press to
turn the system on and off.
Automatic Switch-Off
If the infotainment system has been
turned on after the ignition is turned
off, the system will turn off
automatically after 10 minutes.
Volume Control
VOL/O(Volume/Power) : Turn to
adjust the volume.
v/>(Phone) : For vehicles with
OnStar, press and hold
v/>to
mute the infotainment system. Press
and hold
v/>again, or turn the
VOL/
Oknob to cancel mute.
For vehicles without OnStar
®, pressv/>to mute the infotainment
system. Press
v/>again, or turn
the VOL/
Oknob to cancel mute.
Menu System
Controls
The TUNE/MENU knob and the
BACK
/button are used to
navigate the menu system.
TUNE/MENU : Press to:
. Select or activate the highlighted
menu option.
. Confirm a set value.
. Turn a system setting on or off.
Turn to:
. Enter the menu system.
. Highlight a menu option.
. Select a value.
BACK
/: Press to:
. Exit a menu.
. Return from a submenu screen
to the previous menu screen.
. Delete the last character in a
sequence.
Selecting a Menu Option
The base radio displays one line of
text at a time.

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OnStar 345
OnStar Personal Identification
Number (PIN)
A PIN is needed to access some
OnStar services. The PIN will need
to be changed the first time when
speaking with an Advisor. To
change the OnStar PIN, contact an
OnStar Advisor by pressing
Qor
calling 1-888-4ONSTAR.
Warranty
OnStar equipment may be
warranted as part of the vehicle
warranty.
Languages
The vehicle can be programmed to
respond in multiple languages.
Press
Qand ask for an Advisor.
Advisors are available in English,
Spanish, and French. Available
languages may vary by country.
Potential Issues
OnStar cannot perform Remote
Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle
Assistance after the vehicle has
been off continuously for five days
without an ignition cycle. If the vehicle has not been started for
five days, OnStar can contact
Roadside Assistance or a locksmith
to help gain access to the vehicle.
Global Positioning
System (GPS)
.
Obstruction of the GPS can
occur in a large city with tall
buildings; in parking garages;
around airports; in tunnels and
underpasses; or in an area with
very dense trees. If GPS signals
are not available, the OnStar
system should still operate to
call OnStar. However, OnStar
could have difficulty identifying
the exact location.
. In emergency situations, OnStar
can use the last stored GPS
location to send to emergency
responders.
A temporary loss of GPS can cause
loss of the ability to send a
Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The
Advisor may give a verbal route or
may ask for a call back after the
vehicle is driven into an open area.
Cellular and GPS Antennas
Cellular reception is required for
OnStar to send remote signals to
the vehicle. Do not place items over
or near the antenna to prevent
blocking cellular and GPS signal
reception.
Unable to Connect to OnStar
Message
If there is limited cellular coverage
or the cellular network has reached
maximum capacity, this message
may come on. Press
Qto try the
call again or try again after driving a
few miles into another cellular area.
Vehicle and Power Issues
OnStar services require a vehicle
electrical system, wireless service,
and GPS satellite technologies to be
available and operating for features
to function properly. These systems
may not operate if the battery is
discharged or disconnected.