2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU Owners Manual

Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-10122664) - 2017 - crc - 5/23/16
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Lamp Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142Object Detection SystemMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142Propulsion PowerMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144Ride Control SystemMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145Airbag System Messages . . . . 145Security Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 145Service Vehicle Messages . . . . 145Steering SystemMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145Starting the VehicleMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146Tire Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146Transmission Messages . . . . . . 146Vehicle ReminderMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147Window Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 147
Universal Remote System
Universal Remote System . . . . 159Universal Remote SystemProgramming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159Universal Remote SystemOperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Controls
Steering Wheel
Adjustment
To a d j u s t t h e s t e e r i n g w h e e l :
1. Pull the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel upor down.
3. Pull or push the steering wheelcloser or away from you.
4. Pull the lever up to lock thesteering wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheelwhile driving.
Steering Wheel Controls
g:If equipped with OnStar®or aBluetooth®system, press to interactwith those systems. SeeOnStarOverview0397,Bluetooth(Overview)0190orBluetooth(Infotainment Controls Radio withTo u c h s c r e e n )0195orBluetooth(Infotainment Controls Radio withoutTo u c h s c r e e n )0191,or“Bluetooth(Overview)”in the infotainmentmanual.

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c:Press to reject an incomingcall or end a current call. Press tomute or unmute the infotainmentsystem when not on a call.
The favorite and volume switchesare on the back of the steeringwheel.
1. Favorite: When on a radiosource, press to select the nextor previous favorite. When on amedia source, press to selectthe next or previous track.
2. Volume: Press to increase ordecrease the volume.
Heated Steering Wheel
(:If equipped with a heatedsteering wheel, press to turn on oroff. A light on the button displayswhen the feature is turned on.
The steering wheel takes aboutthree minutes to start heating.
Horn
Pressaon the steering wheel pad
to sound the horn.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper/washer leveris on the side of the steeringcolumn. With the ignition in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, movethe windshield wiper lever to selectthe wiper speed.
HI :Use for fast wipes.
LO :Use for slow wipes.

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INT :Move the lever up to INT forintermittent wipes, then turn theband up for more frequent wipes ordown for less frequent wipes.
OFF :Use to turn the wipers off.
1X :For a single wipe, briefly movethe lever down. For several wipes,hold the lever down.
Clear snow and ice from the wiperblades and windshield before usingthem. If frozen to the windshield,carefully loosen or thaw them.Damaged blades should bereplaced. SeeWiper BladeReplacement0304.
Heavy snow or ice can overload thewiper motor. If the wiper motoroverheats, the windshield wipers willstop until the motor cools and thewiper control is turned off. SeeElectrical System Overload0310.
Wiper Parking
If the ignition is placed in LOCK/OFF while the wipers are on LO, HI,or INT, they will immediately stop.
If the windshield wiper lever is thenmoved to OFF before the driverdoor is opened or within 10 minutes,the wipers will restart and move tothe base of the windshield.
If the ignition is placed in LOCK/OFF while the wipers are performingwipes due to windshield washing,the wipers continue to run until theyreach the base of the windshield.
f:Pull the windshield wiperlever toward you to spray windshieldwasher fluid and activate the wipers.The wipers will continue until thelever is released or the maximumwash time is reached. When thelever is released, additional wipesmay occur depending on how longthe windshield washer had beenactivated. SeeWasher Fluid0299for information on filling thewindshield washer fluid reservoir.
{Warning
In freezing weather, do not use
the washer until the windshield is
warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the
windshield, blocking your vision.
Compass
The vehicle may have a compassdisplay on the Driver InformationCenter (DIC). The compass receivesits heading and other informationfrom the Global PositioningSystem (GPS) antenna,StabiliTrak®,andvehiclespeedinformation.
The compass system is designed tooperate for a certain number ofmiles or degrees of turn beforeneeding a signal from the GPSsatellites. When the compassdisplay shows CAL, drive thevehicle for a short distance in anopen area where it can receive aGPS signal. The compass systemwill automatically determine when aGPS signal is restored and provide

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aheadingagain.SeeCompassMessages0139for the messagesthat may be displayed for thecompass.
Clock
Radio without Touchscreen
The infotainment system controlsare used to access the time anddate settings through the menusystem. SeeOperation0176onhow to use the menu system.
Setting the Time and Date
1. Press MENU, then selectSettings.
2. Select Time and Date.
3. Select Set Time or Set Date.
4. Turn MENU to change thevalue.
5. Press MENU to select the nextvalue.
6. Turn MENU to change thevalue.
7. To exit without saving, pressBACK at any time; or to saveand return to the Time andDate menu, press MENUmultiple times.
Auto Set
When Auto Set is enabled, the timecannot be manually set.
From the Set Time or SetDate menu:
1. Press the preset button underAuto Set.
2. Turn MENU to select Off(Manual) or On-Cell Network,then press MENU to select itand return to the Time andDate menu.
3. To exit without saving, pressBACK at any time.
Setting the 12/24 Hour Format
From the Set Time menu:
1. Press the preset button under12-24 HR to change between12 hour and 24 hour modes.
2. To return to the Time and Datemenu, press BACK at any time.
Radio with Touchscreen
The infotainment system controlsare used to access the time anddate settings through the menusystem. SeeOperation0176onhow to use the menu system.
Setting the Time and Date
When Auto Set is enabled the timecannot be manually set.
1. Press{,thentouchSettings.
2. Touch Time and Date, then SetTime or Set Date.
3. Touch + or✓to adjust thevalue.
4. TouchRorQto adjust AM or
PM for 12 hour format.
5. Touch0to return to the
Time and Date menu.
Auto Set
1. Press{,thentouchSettings.
2. Touch Time and Date, thenAuto Set.
3. Select from the availableselections.

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4. Touch0to return to the
Time and Date menu.
Setting the 12/24 Hour Format
1. Press{,thentouchSettings.
2. Touch Time and Date, thenselect 12h or 24h format.
3. Touch0to return to the
Time and Date menu.
Setting the Month and Day
Format
1. Press{,thentouchSettings.
2. Touch Time and Date, then SetDate Format.
3. Select DD/MM/YYYY (day/month/year), MM/DD/YYYY(month/day/year), or YYYY/MM/DD (year/month/day)format.
4. Touch0to return to the
Time and Date menu.
Power Outlets
Power Outlet 12 Volt DirectCurrent
The accessory power outlets can beused to plug in electrical equipment,such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
There are two accessory poweroutlets:
.One on the center stack belowthe climate control system.
.One on the rear of the centerfloor console.
The outlet is powered when theignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or until the driverdoor is opened within 10 minutes ofturning off the vehicle. SeeRetainedAccessory Power (RAP)0230.
Open the protective cover to use theaccessory power outlet.
Certain electrical accessories maynot be compatible with theaccessory power outlets and couldoverload vehicle or adapter fuses.If there is a problem, see yourdealer.
When adding electrical equipment,be sure to follow the installationinstructions included with theequipment. SeeAdd-On ElectricalEquipment0277.
Caution
Hanging heavy equipment from
the power outlet can cause
damage not covered by the
vehicle warranty. The power
outlets are designed for
accessory power plugs only, such
as cell phone charge cords.
Always unplug electrical equipmentwhen not in use and do not plug inequipment that exceeds themaximum 20 amps rating.
Power Outlet 110/120 Volt
Alternating Current
If equipped with this power outlet itcan be used to plug in electricalequipment that uses a maximumlimit of 150 watts.

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The power outlet is on the rear ofthe center console.
An indicator light on the outlet turnson to show it is in use. The lightcomes on when the ignition is inON/RUN and equipment requiringless than 150 watts is plugged intothe outlet, and no system fault isdetected.
The indicator light does not come onif the ignition is in LOCK/OFF, noequipment is plugged into the outlet,or if the equipment is plugged, butnot fully seated in the outlet.
If equipment is connected usingmore than 150 watts or a systemfault is detected, the equipment may
operate briefly then turn off.Aprotectioncircuitshutsoffthepower supply and the indicator lightturns off. To reset the circuit, unplugthe item and plug it back in or turnthe Retained Accessory Power(RAP) off and then back on. SeeRetained Accessory Power (RAP)0230.Thepowerrestartswhenequipment using 150 watts or less isplugged into the outlet and a systemfault is not detected.
The power outlet is not designed forthe following, and may not workproperly if they are plugged in:
.Equipment with high initial peakwattage, such ascompressor-driven refrigeratorsand electric power tools.
.Other equipment requiring anextremely stable power supply,such asmicrocomputer-controlledelectric blankets and touchsensor lamps.
.Medical equipment.
SeeHigh Voltage Devices andWiring0309.
Wireless Charging
The vehicle may have a wirelesscharging pocket outside the armrestof the center console. The systemwirelessly charges one PMA or Qicompatible mobile device.
To c h e c k f o r p h o n e o r o t h e r d e v i c ecompatibility:
.In the U.S., seemy.chevrolet.com/learn.
.In Canada, seegmtotalconnect.ca.
.Or, see your dealer for details.
{Warning
Wireless charging can affect the
operation of an implanted
pacemaker or other medical
devices. If you have one, it is
recommended to consult with
your doctor before using the
wireless charging system.
The vehicle must be in ON/RUN,ACC/ACCESSORY, or RetainedAccessory Power (RAP). The

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wireless charging feature may notcorrectly indicate charging when thevehicle is in RAP. SeeRetainedAccessory Power (RAP)0230.
The operating temperature is✓20 °C(✓4°F) to 60°C (140°F) for thecharging system and 0 °C (32 °F) to35 °C (95 °F) for the mobile device.
{Warning
Remove all metal objects from the
charging pocket before charging
your mobile device. Metal objects,
such as coins, keys, rings,
or paper clips, between the phone
and the charger will become very
hot. On the rare occasion that the
charging system does not detect
ametalobject,andtheobject
gets wedged between the phone
and the charger, remove the
phone and allow the metallic
object to cool before removing it
from the charging pocket, to
prevent burns.
To c h a r g e a m o b i l e d e v i c e :
1. Remove all objects from thecharging pocket. The systemmay not charge if there are anyobjects in the charging pocket.
2. With the mobile device screenfacing the rear of the vehicle,slowly insert the device into the
charging pocket until~
displays on theVon the
infotainment screen. Thisindicates that the mobile deviceis properly positioned andcharging. If a phone is inserted
into the pocket and~does
not display, remove the phonefrom the pocket, turn180 degrees and waitthree seconds before insertingthe phone into the pocketagain.

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Warning Lights,
Gauges, and
Indicators
Warning lights and gauges cansignal that something is wrongbefore it becomes serious enoughto cause an expensive repair orreplacement. Paying attention to thewarning lights and gauges couldprevent injury.
Some warning lights come on brieflywhen the engine is started toindicate they are working. Whenone of the warning lights comes onand stays on while driving, or whenone of the gauges shows there maybe a problem, check the section thatexplains what to do. Waiting to dorepairs can be costly and evendangerous.