2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU Owners Manual

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Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear
view of the area behind the vehicle.
Do not spray glass cleaner directly
on the mirror. Use a soft towel
dampened with water.
Manual Rearview Mirror
If equipped, push the tab forward for
daytime use and pull it rearward for
nighttime use to avoid glare of the
headlamps from behind.
Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror
If equipped, automatic dimming
reduces the glare of headlamps
from behind. The dimming feature
comes on when the vehicle is
started.
Windows
{Warning
Never leave a child, a helpless
adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle,
especially with the windows
closed in warm or hot weather.
They can be overcome by the
extreme heat and suffer
permanent injuries or even death
from heat stroke.
The vehicle aerodynamics are
designed to improve fuel economy
performance. This may result in apulsing sound when either rear
window is down and the front
windows are up. To reduce the
sound, open either a front window
or the sunroof, if equipped.
Power Windows
{Warning
Children could be seriously
injured or killed if caught in the
path of a closing window. Never
leave keys in a vehicle with
children. When there are children
in the rear seat, use the window
lockout button to prevent
operation of the windows. See
Keys
030
ii.

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Press the switch down to open the
window. Pull the front of the switch
up to close it.
The power windows only operate
with the ignition in ACC/
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, or when
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is
active. SeeRetained Accessory
Power (RAP) 0231
ii.
Express-Down/Up Windows
The express feature allows the
windows to be raised and lowered
all the way without holding the
switch. Press or pull the switch fully and
release it to activate the express
feature.
Cancel the express mode by briefly
pressing or pulling the switch.
Express Window Anti-Pinch
Feature
If any object is in the path of the
window when the express-up is
active, the window will stop at the
obstruction and auto-reverse to a
preset factory position. Weather
conditions such as severe icing may
also cause the window to
auto-reverse. The window will return
to normal operation after the
obstruction or condition is removed.
Express Window Anti-Pinch
Override
{Warning
If express override is activated,
the window will not reverse
automatically. You or others could
be injured and the window could
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be damaged. Before you use
express override, make sure that
all people and obstructions are
clear of the window path.
To override the anti-pinch feature,
hold the window switch all the way
up to the second position. The
window will raise for as long as the
switch is held. Once the switch is
released, the express mode is
reactivated.
In this mode, the window can close
on an object in its path. Use care
when using the override mode.
Programming the Power
Windows
If the vehicle battery has been
recharged or disconnected, or is not
working, the front power windows
will need to be reprogrammed for
the express-up feature to work.
Before reprogramming, replace or
recharge the vehicle's battery.

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To program:1. With the ignition in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or when
Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) is active, close all doors.
2. Press and hold the power window switch until the window
is fully open.
3. Pull the power window switch up until the window is fully
closed.
4. Continue holding the switch up for approximately two seconds
after the window is completely
closed.
The window is now reprogrammed.
Repeat the process for the other
windows.Window Lockout
This feature prevents the rear
passenger windows from operating,
except from the driver position.
Press
Zon the driver door to
activate the window lockout. The
indicator light in the switch will
illuminate.
Press
Zagain to deactivate the
window lockout.
Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to block
glare. Detach the sun visor from the
center mount to pivot to the side
window, or to extend along the rod,
if available.
The vehicle may have mirror lamps.
The lamps turn on and off when the
cover is opened and closed.

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Roof
Sunroof
If equipped, the ignition must be in
ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY,
or in Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) to operate the sunroof.
SeeIgnition Positions 0226
iiand
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
0 231
ii.
1. Sunroof Switch
2. Sunshade Switch
Sunroof Express Operation
Press and release the rear of
switch (1) to vent. Press and
release again to express-open.
Press the switch at any time to stop
movement. Press the front of
switch (1) to express-close.
Sunroof Manual Operation
The sunroof can change to manual
mode by holding the switch (1) while
opening. The sunroof will now open
as long as the switch is held. Press
and release again to change back to
express operation.
Power Sunshade
Press the rear or front of switch (2)
to express-open or express-close
the power sunshade. Press again at
any time to stop movement.
The sunroof cannot be opened or
closed if the vehicle has an
electrical failure.
Automatic Reversal System
The sunroof/sunshade is equipped
with an automatic reversal system
that is only active when the sunroof/
sunshade is being operated in express mode. If an object is in the
path of the sunroof/sunshade while
it is express-closing, the reversal
system will detect the object and
stop. In the event of closing
difficulties like frost or other
conditions, it is possible to override
the reversal system. To override the
reversal system, close in manual
mode. To stop the movement,
release the switch.
Dirt and debris may collect on the
sunroof seal or in the track. This
could cause an issue with sunroof
operation or noise. It could also plug
the water drainage system.
Periodically open the sunroof and
remove any obstacles or loose
debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and

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roof sealing area using a clean
cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not
remove grease from the sunroof.
If water is seen dripping into the
water drainage system, this is
normal.

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Seats and
Restraints
Head Restraints
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Front Seats
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Power Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . 56
Lumbar Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Heated and Ventilated FrontSeats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Rear Seats
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Rear Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Safety Belts
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
How to Wear Safety BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . 68
Safety Belt Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Replacing Safety Belt System
Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Airbag System
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . 71
When Should an AirbagInflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Passenger Sensing System . . . 75
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . . . 80
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . 80
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Child Restraints
Older Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Infants and Young Children . . . . 83
Child Restraint Systems . . . . . . . 85
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . 87
Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren (LATCH System) . . . . 88 Replacing LATCH System Parts
After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Securing Child Restraints (Front
Passenger Seat) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

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Head Restraints
{Warning
With head restraints that are not
installed and adjusted properly,
there is a greater chance that
occupants will suffer a neck/
spinal injury in a crash. Do not
drive until the head restraints for
all occupants are installed and
adjusted properly.
Adjust the head restraint so that the
top of the restraint is at the same
height as the top of the occupant's
head. This position reduces the
chance of a neck injury in a crash.
Front Seat
The vehicle's front seats have
adjustable head restraints in the
outboard seating positions.
To raise or lower the head restraint,
press the button located on the side
of the head restraint and pull up or
push the head restraint down and
release the button.Pull and push on the head restraint
after the button is released to make
sure that it is locked in place.
The front seat outboard head
restraints are not removable.
Rear Seat
The vehicle's rear seats have
adjustable head restraints in the
outboard seating positions.
The height of the head restraint can
be adjusted. Pull the head restraint
up to raise it. Try to move the head
restraint to make sure that it is
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To lower the head restraint, press
the button, located on the top of the
seatback, and push the head
restraint down. Try to move the
head restraint after the button is
released to make sure that it is
locked in place.
If you are installing a child restraint
in the rear seat, see "Securing a
Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System" underLower
Anchors and Tethers for Children
(LATCH System) 088
ii.
Front Seats
Seat Adjustment
{Warning
You can lose control of the
vehicle if you try to adjust a driver
seat while the vehicle is moving.
Adjust the driver seat only when
the vehicle is not moving.
To adjust a manual seat:
1. Pull the handle at the front of the seat. 2. Slide the seat to the desired
position and release the
handle.
3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in
place.
Manual Seat Height Adjuster
Move the lever on the outboard side
of the seat up or down to manually
adjust the seat height.