2016 CHEVROLET MALIBU air filter

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206 Climate Controls
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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.Use of non-GM approved hood
deflectors can adversely affect
the performance of the system.
. Do not attach any devices to the
air vent slats; this restricts
airflow and may cause damage
to the air vents.Maintenance
Passenger Compartment
Air Filter
The filter removes dust, pollen, and
other airborne irritants from outside
air that is pulled into the vehicle.
The filter should be replaced as part
of routine scheduled maintenance;
see Maintenance Schedule 0368
ii.
To find out what type of filter to use,
see Maintenance Replacement
Parts 0377
ii.
1. Open the glove box completely.
2. Disconnect the glove box door dampener arm from the glove
box door assembly.
3. Squeeze both sides of the glove box door to open beyond
the stops.
4. Release the retainer clipsholding the service door. Open
the service door and remove
the old filter.
5. Install the new air filter.
6. Close the service door and retainer clips.
7. Reverse the steps to reinstall the glove box.

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Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 280
California Proposition65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements . . . . . 280
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your OwnService Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 282
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . 291
Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . 293
Cooling System (Engine) . . . . . 294
Cooling System (Power Electronics) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . . . 298
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 Battery - North America . . . . . . 302
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . 304
Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control Function
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 304
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 304
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 305
Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up
Lamps (LS and LT) . . . . . . . . . . 307
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up
Lamps (LTZ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . . . 309
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Electrical System
High Voltage Devices and Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Electrical System Overload . . . 310 Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . 320
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Tire Terminology and
Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Different Size Tires and Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335

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1.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
0293ii.
2. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0289
ii.
3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil 0289
ii.
4. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System
(Engine) 0294
iior Cooling
System (Power Electronics)
0 295
ii.
5. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brakes 0300
ii.
6. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Engine
Coolant 0296
ii.
7. Battery - North America 0302
ii.
8. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal (Under Cover). See
Jump Starting - North America
0352
ii.
9. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0312
ii.
10. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid
0 300
ii. 11. Remote Negative (-) Battery
Terminal. See Jump Starting -
North America 0352
ii.

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1.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
0293ii.
2. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System
(Engine) 0294
iior Cooling
System (Power Electronics)
0 295
ii.
3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil 0289
ii.
4. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0289
ii.
5. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brakes 0300
ii.
6. Automatic Transmission Fluid Fill Cap. See Automatic
Transmission Fluid 0293
ii.
7. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Engine
Coolant 0296
ii.
8. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal (Under Cover). See
Jump Starting - North America
0352
ii. 9. Power Electronics Coolant
Reservoir. See Cooling System
(Engine) 0294
iior Cooling
System (Power Electronics)
0 295
ii.
10. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0312
ii.
11. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid
0 300
ii.
12. Remote Negative (-) Battery Terminal. See Jump Starting -
North America 0352
ii.

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1.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
0293ii.
2. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See Engine Oil 0289
ii.
3. Engine Oil Dipstick. See Engine Oil 0289
ii.
4. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System
(Engine) 0294
iior Cooling
System (Power Electronics)
0 295
ii.
5. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brakes 0300
ii.
6. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Engine
Coolant 0296
ii.
7. Battery - North America 0302
ii.
8. Remote Positive (+) Battery Terminal (Under Cover). See
Jump Starting - North America
0352
ii.
9. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block 0312
ii.
10. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See Washer Fluid
0 300
ii. 11. Remote Negative (-) Battery
Terminal. See Jump Starting -
North America 0352
ii.
Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine
performance and long life, careful
attention must be paid to engine oil.
Following these simple, but
important steps will help protect
your investment:
.
Use engine oil approved to the
proper specification and of the
proper viscosity grade. See
“Selecting the Right Engine Oil”
in this section.
. Check the engine oil level
regularly and maintain the
proper oil level. See “Checking
Engine Oil” and“When to Add
Engine Oil” in this section.
. Change the engine oil at the
appropriate time. See Engine Oil
Life System 0291
ii.
. Always dispose of engine oil
properly. See “What to Do with
Used Oil” later in this section.
Checking Engine Oil
It is a good idea to check the engine
oil level at each fuel fill. In order to
get an accurate reading, the vehicle
must be on level ground. The
engine oil dipstick handle is a loop.
SeeEngine Compartment Overview
0 284
iifor the location of the engine
oil dipstick.
Obtaining an accurate oil level
reading is essential:
1. If the engine has been running recently, turn off the engine and
allow several minutes for the oil
to drain back into the oil pan.
Checking the oil level too soon
after engine shutoff will not
provide an accurate oil level
reading.
{Warning
The engine oil dipstick handle
may be hot; it could burn you.
Use a towel or glove to touch the
dipstick handle.

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Automatic Transmission
Fluid
It is not necessary to check the
transmission fluid level.
A transmission fluid leak is the only
reason for fluid loss. If a leak
occurs, take the vehicle to your
dealer and have it repaired as soon
as possible.
Change the fluid at the intervals
listed inMaintenance Schedule
0 368
ii, and be sure to use the fluid
listed in Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0376
ii.
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
The engine air cleaner/filter is in the
engine compartment on the
passenger side of the vehicle. See
Engine Compartment Overview
0284
ii.
When to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
For intervals on changing and
inspecting the engine air cleaner/
filter, see Maintenance Schedule
0 368
ii.
How to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
Do not start the engine or have the
engine running with the engine air
cleaner/filter housing open. Before
removing the engine air cleaner/
filter, make sure that the engine air
cleaner/filter housing and nearby
components are free of dirt and
debris. Remove the engine air
cleaner/filter. Lightly tap and shake
the engine air cleaner/filter (away
from the vehicle), to release loose
dust and dirt. Inspect the engine air
cleaner/filter for damage, and
replace if damaged. Do not clean
the engine air cleaner/filter or
components with water or
compressed air.
To inspect or replace the engine air
cleaner/filter:
1.5L L4 Turbo Engine
1.8L L4 Hybrid Engine

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2.0L L4 Turbo Engine
1. Remove the air cleaner housing cover screws.
2. Raise the air cleaner housing cover and remove the air
cleaner/filter from the air
cleaner housing.
3. Clean the filter sealing surface and the housing.
4. Install the new engine air cleaner/filter.
5. Lower the air cleaner housing cover and secure with the
screws.
{Warning
Operating the engine with the air
cleaner/filter off can cause you or
others to be burned. The air
cleaner not only cleans the air; it
helps to stop flames if the engine
backfires. Use caution when
working on the engine and do not
drive with the air cleaner/filter off.
Caution
If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt
can easily get into the engine,
which could damage it. Always
have the air cleaner/filter in place
when you are driving.
Cooling System (Engine)
The cooling system allows the
engine to maintain the correct
working temperature.
1.5L L4 Turbo Engine
1.8L L4 Hybrid Engine