2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU stop start

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Tire Messages
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR
SYSTEM
This message displays if there is a
problem with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS). SeeTire
Pressure Monitor Operation 0328
ii.
TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE
This message displays when the
system is learning new tires. See
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
0328
ii.
TIRE PRESSURE LOW ADD
AIR TO TIRE
On vehicles with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS), this
message displays when the
pressure in one or more of the
vehicle's tires is low.
The low tire pressure warning light
will also come on. See Tire
Pressure Light 0125
ii.
If a tire pressure message displays,
inflate the tires until the tire pressure
is equal to the values shown on the
Tire and Loading Information label. See
Tires 0318
ii,Vehicle Load
Limits 0222ii, and Tire Pressure
0 325ii.
More than one tire pressure
message can be received at a time.
The DIC also shows the tire
pressure values. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) (Base
Level) 0129
iior Driver Information
Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0132ii.
Transmission Messages
SERVICE TRANSMISSION
This message displays if there is a
problem with the transmission. See
your dealer.
SHIFT DENIED
This message displays when
attempting to use the automatic
transmission manual mode to shift
to too low or too high of a gear. See
Manual Mode 0235
ii.
SHIFT FROM NEUTRAL
(Hybrid)
This message displays when the
vehicle should be shifted from
N (Neutral). If the vehicle is not shifted from N (Neutral) after some
time, the vehicle will shut off and
require a restart. While in
N (Neutral), the vehicle will not be
able to charge the high voltage
battery.
SHIFT TO PARK
This message displays when the
transmission needs to be shifted to
P (Park). This may appear when
turning the ignition off or removing
the key from the vehicle if the
vehicle is not in P (Park).
TRANSMISSION HOT
—IDLE
ENGINE
This message displays and a chime
sounds if the transmission fluid in
the vehicle gets hot. Driving with the
transmission fluid temperature high
can cause damage to the vehicle.
Stop the vehicle and let it idle to
allow the transmission to cool. This
message clears when the fluid
temperature reaches a safe level.

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Radio Data System (RDS)
RDS is a service by FM stations
that makes it easier to find radio
stations with fault-free reception.
RDS stations are indicated by the
program service name with
broadcasting frequency.
Selecting a Band
Press RADIO to choose AM or FM.
The last station that was playing
starts playing again.
Selecting an Auxiliary Device
Press MEDIA to select a connected
auxiliary device.
Selecting a Station
Seek Tuning
If the radio station is not known:
Press
7or6to automatically
search for available radio stations.
Press and hold
7or6to change
the radio stations as desired, then
release to stop at the next available
station. Favorites List
There are two ways to select a
station from the Favorites List:
.
Press FAV repeatedly, until
desired FAV page is displayed,
then press the preset button of
the desired FAV station.
. Press FAV, turn MENU until the
desired FAV station is
highlighted, then press MENU to
select the desired FAV station.
Stations List 1. From AM or FM, turn MENU to select Stations List, then press
to select.
2. Turn MENU to move to the desired station from the
Stations List, then press to
receive the station.
Category List
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. From the FM menu, turn MENU to select FM Category List,
then press MENU.
2. Turn MENU to move to the desired station, then press
MENU to receive the selected
broadcasting channel.
Update Stations List
From AM or FM, press MENU, turn
MENU to Update Stations List, then
press MENU.
During the AM or FM broadcasting
list update, press the preset button
under Cancel or BACK to stop the
updates.
Storing a Station as a Favorite
Stations from all bands can be
stored in any order in the favorite
pages.
Up to four stations can be stored in
each favorite page.

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Storing Stations
Press FAV to select the desired
page of saved favorites.
To store the station to a position in
the list, press and hold the
corresponding preset button 1−4
until a beep is heard.
Playing the Radio with
Touchscreen
Audio Source Menu
{:Press to go to the Home Page.
O:Press to turn on, mute,
or unmute the system. Press and
hold to turn off the system.
Selecting a Band
1. Press{.
2. Touch AUDIO.
3. Touch Source.
4. Select AM, FM, or SXM, if equipped.
The last station that was playing
starts playing again.
Selecting an Auxiliary Device
Connect the auxiliary device to the
AUX input terminal. Play will begin
when the system has finished
reading the information on the
device.
If the auxiliary device is already
connected:
1. Press
{.
2. Touch AUDIO.
3. Touch Source.
4. Select the device.
Selecting a Station
Seek Tuning
If the radio station is not known:
Press
gordto automatically
search for available radio stations.
Direct Tune
From the AM or FM menu:
1. Touch Tune.
2. Enter the station number.
3. Touch Go. Favorite
1. Touch
SorTto scroll through
the favorite pages.
2. Touch the station to select it.
Station List 1. From the AM or FM menu, touch Menu.
2. Select Station List.
3. Touch
QorRto scroll through
the list. Touch the station to
select it.
Update Station List
. From the AM or FM menu, touch
Menu, then touch Update Station
List. The broadcasting list
updating will begin.
. During the AM or FM
broadcasting list update, touch
Cancel to stop the updates.
Menu
Touch to choose between available
menus for the current source.

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Settings
Teen Driver
If equipped, this allows multiple
keys to be registered for beginner
drivers, to encourage safe driving
habits. When the vehicle is started
with a Teen Driver key, it will
automatically activate certain safety
systems, allow setting of some
features, and limit the use of others.
The Report Card will record vehicle
data about driving behavior that can
be viewed later. When the vehicle is
started with a registered key, the
Driver Information Center (DIC)
displays a message that Teen Driver
is active.
To activate:1. From the Home screen, touch the Settings menu, then touch
Teen Driver.
2. Create a Personal Identification Number (PIN). Touch Teen
Driver, then choose a four-digit
PIN. Re-enter the PIN to
confirm. To change the PIN,
select Change PIN. The PIN is required to:
.
Register or unregister keys.
. Change Teen Driver
settings.
. Change or clear the Teen
Driver PIN.
. Access or delete Report
Card data.
3. Register a key. Any key can be registered, up to a maximum of
eight keys. Label the key to tell
it apart from the other keys.
For a pushbutton start system:
1. Start the engine.
2. For automatic transmissions, the vehicle must be in P (Park).
For manual transmissions, the
vehicle must be stopped with
the parking brake set.
3. From the Settings menu, select Teen Driver.
4. Enter the PIN. 5. Place the Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) transmitter key in
the transmitter pocket. See
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation 031iifor
transmitter pocket location.
6. From the Teen Driver Menu, select Key Registration.
.If no transmitter key is
detected, place the key in
the transmitter pocket and
select Key Registration
again.
. If the transmitter key is in
the transmitter pocket, it will
identify whether the
transmitter key is registered
or unregistered.
‐If the transmitter key is
not registered, the
option to register
displays. Select
Register and a
confirmation message
displays.
‐ If the transmitter key is
already registered, the
option to unregister

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displays. If Unregister is
selected, the transmitter
key is no longer
registered and a
confirmation message
displays.
In vehicles with a pushbutton start
system, if a Teen Driver transmitter
key and a non-Teen Driver
transmitter key are both present at
start up, the vehicle will recognize
the non-Teen Driver transmitter key
to start the vehicle. The Teen Driver
settings will not be active.
For a keyed ignition system: 1. Start the engine.
2. For automatic transmissions, the vehicle must be in P (Park).
For manual transmissions, the
vehicle must be stopped with
the parking brake set.
3. From the Settings menu, select Teen Driver.
4. Enter the PIN. 5. Select Key Registration. The
system displays instructions for
registering or unregistering a
key. A confirmation message
displays.
Manage Settings
Use the PIN to change the following
settings:
Audio Volume Limit : Allows a
maximum radio volume to be set.
Teen Driver Speed Warning :
Allows for setting a visual and
audible warning when a certain
speed is exceeded. The speed
warning is selectable from 64 km/h
(40 mph) to 121 km/h (75 mph). The
speed warning does not limit the
speed of the vehicle.
When Teen Driver is Active:
. The radio will mute when the
driver safety belt is not fastened,
and in some vehicles, when the
right front passenger safety belt
is not fastened.
. Certain electronic devices
placed on the front passenger
seat could cause the passenger sensing system to falsely sense
an unbuckled front passenger
and mute the radio. See
Passenger Sensing System
0
75
ii.
. Some vehicle features, such as
Park Assist, if equipped, cannot
be turned off.
. The gap setting for the Forward
Collision Alert and Adaptive
Cruise Control, if equipped,
cannot be changed.
Report Card
The vehicle owner must secure the
driver ’s consent to record certain
vehicle data when the vehicle is
driven with a registered Teen Driver
key. There is one Report Card per
vehicle. Data is not recorded when
Teen Driver is not active.
The Report Card data is collected
from the time Teen Driver is
activated or the last time the Report
Card was reset. The following items
may be recorded:
. Distance Driven –the total
distance driven.

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.Only connect the iPod/iPhone
with connection cables
supported by iPod/iPhone
products. Other connection
cables cannot be used.
. The iPod/iPhone may be
damaged if it is connected to the
vehicle with the ignition on.
When not in use, disconnect the
iPod/iPhone.
. When the iPod/iPhone is
connected to the USB port by
using the iPod/iPhone cable, the
Bluetooth music is not
supported.
. The iPod/iPhone playback
functions and the information
displayed may be different when
played on the infotainment
system.
.Refer to the table for the
classification items related to the
search function provided by the
iPod/iPhone.
USB Player
Playing Music from a USB Device
. Connect the USB device to the
USB port.
. Play will start automatically after
the system has finished reading
the USB device.
. If a non-readable USB device is
connected, an error message
displays and the system will
switch to the previous audio
function.If the USB device is already
connected:
.Press
{.
. Touch AUDIO.
. Touch Source.
. Touch USB.
To stop the USB device and select
another media source, touch
Source, then select the other
source.
To remove the USB device, select
another function, then remove the
USB device.
Pause
. Touch
jto pause.
. Touch
rto resume.

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Climate Controls
Climate Control Systems
Climate Control Systems . . . . . 206
Dual Automatic ClimateControl System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Air Vents
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
Maintenance
Passenger Compartment AirFilter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Climate Control Systems
The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with
this system.
1. Fan Control
2. MAX Defrost
3. A/C (Air Conditioning) or Max/
Eco Air Conditioning (Stop/
Start Only)
4. TEMP (Temperature Control)
5. Driver and Passenger Heated Seats (If Equipped)
6. Recirculation 7. Air Delivery Mode Controls
8. Rear Window Defogger
TEMP : Turn the knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the temperature setting.
^: Turn the knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the fan speed or turn the
fan off.

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Air Delivery Mode Controls :
Press the air delivery mode buttons
to change the direction of the
airflow. The indicator light in the
selected button will turn on. The
current mode appears in the display
screen.
To change the current mode, select
one or more of the following modes:
0:Clears the windows of fog or
moisture. Air is directed to the
windshield.
{: Air is directed to the
instrument panel outlets.
z: Air is directed to the floor
outlets.
0MAX : Air is directed to the
windshield and the fan runs at a
higher speed. This mode overrides
the previous mode selected and
clears fog or frost from the
windshield more quickly. When the
button is pressed again, the system
returns to the previous mode setting
and fan speed.
For best results, clear all snow and
ice from the windshield before
defrosting. A/C :
Press to turn the air
conditioning system on or off. If the
climate control system is turned off
or the outside temperature falls
below freezing, the air conditioner
will not run.
A/C (Max/Eco Air Conditioning)
(For Stop/Start Vehicles) : Press
to cycle between the off, eco, and
max air conditioning modes. The
indicator will be lit in max and eco
modes and turns off when there is
no A/C function. If the fan is turned
off, the air conditioner will not run
and the indicator light may turn off.
For max a/c, press A/C. The
indicator will turn amber.
For eco a/c, press A/C again. The
indicator will turn green. This setting
balances fuel economy and air
conditioning comfort. In warm
weather conditions, auto stops may
occur more frequently and the
vehicle interior may be warmer as
compared to the max air
conditioning setting. This setting
allows higher humidity inside the
vehicle and window fogging before
the engine restarts.
@: Press to turn on recirculation.
An indicator light comes on. Air is
recirculated to quickly cool the
inside of the vehicle or to reduce the
entry of outside air and odors.
Rear Window Defogger
K: Press to turn the rear window
defogger on or off. An indicator light
on the button comes on to show that
the rear window defogger is on. The
defogger turns off when the ignition
is placed in the ACC/ACCESSORY
or LOCK/OFF position.
The upper lines on the rear window
are antenna grids and are not
intended to defrost the glass.
The rear window defogger can be
set to automatic operation. See
“Climate and Air Quality” under
Vehicle Personalization 0145
ii.
When Auto Rear Defog is selected,
the rear window defogger turns on
automatically when the interior
temperature is cold and the outside
temperature is about 7 °C (44 °F)
and below. The auto rear defogger
turns off automatically.