2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU ignition

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 49
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
The vehicle may have LCA. SeeLane Change Alert (LCA)0264.
Turn Signal Indicator
The vehicle may have a turn signalindicator on the mirror housings.The indicator will flash when a turnsignal or the hazard warningflashers are used.
Folding Mirrors
Manual Folding Mirrors
The mirrors can be folded inwardtoward the vehicle to preventdamage when going through anautomatic car wash. Push the mirroroutward to return it to the originalposition.
Heated Mirrors
If equipped with heated mirrors:
K:The rear window defogger alsoheats the outside mirrors.
SeeDual Automatic Climate ControlSystem0208.
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
If equipped with memory seats, thepassenger and/or driver mirror tiltsto a preselected position when thevehicle is in R (Reverse). Thisallows the curb to be seen whenparallel parking.
The mirror(s) return to the originalposition when:
.The vehicle is shifted out ofR(Reverse),orremainsinR(Reverse)forabout30 seconds.
.The ignition is turned off.
.The vehicle is driven inR(Reverse)aboveasetspeed.
To t u r n t h i s f e a t u r e o n o r o f f , s e eVehicle Personalization0147.
Interior Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirrors
Adjust the rearview mirror for a clearview of the area behind the vehicle.
Do not spray glass cleaner directlyon the mirror. Use a soft toweldampened with water.
Manual Rearview Mirror
If equipped, push the tab forward fordaytime use and pull it rearward fornighttime use to avoid glare of theheadlamps from behind.
Automatic Dimming
Rearview Mirror
If equipped, automatic dimmingreduces the glare of headlampsfrom behind. The dimming featurecomes on when the vehicle isstarted.

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Window Lockout
This feature stops the rear doorpassenger window switches fromworking.
Press2to engage the rear
window lockout feature. Theindicator light is on when engaged.
Press2again to disengage.
Window Express Movement
If equipped, express-down/up allowsthe windows to be opened or closedwithout holding the window switch.Press the window switch fully downor pull it up, and quickly release it to
engage. Briefly press or pull thesame switch to stop windowmovement.
Express Window Obstacle
Detection
The express-up feature will reversewindow movement if it comes incontact with an object. Extreme coldor ice could cause the window toauto-reverse. The window willoperate as normal after the object orcondition is removed.
Obstacle Detection Override
{Warning
If obstacle detection override is
activated, the window will not
reverse automatically. You or
others could be injured and the
window could be damaged.
Before you use obstacle detection
override, make sure that all
people and obstructions are clear
of the window path.
The window can be closed byholding the window switch in the upposition if conditions prevent it fromexpress closing.
Programming the Power
Windows
Programming may be necessary ifthe vehicle's battery has beendisconnected or discharged. If thewindow is unable to express-up,program the window:
1. Close all doors.
2. Place the ignition in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN.
3. Partially open the window to beprogrammed, then close it andcontinue to pull the switchbriefly after the window hasfully closed.
4. Press the power window switchuntil the window is fully openand briefly hold.

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Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to blockglare. Detach the sun visor from thecenter mount to pivot to the sidewindow, or to extend along the rod,if available.
The vehicle may have mirror lamps.The lamps turn on and off when thecover is opened and closed.
Roof
Sunroof
If equipped, the ignition must be onor in ACC/ACCESSORY, or inRetained Accessory Power (RAP) tooperate the sunroof. SeeIgnitionPositions0225andRetainedAccessory Power (RAP)0230.
1. Sunroof Switch
2. Sunshade Switch
Sunroof Express Operation
Press and release~(1) to vent.
Press and release again toexpress-open. Press the switch atany time to stop movement.
Pressg(1) to express-close.
Sunroof Manual Operation
The sunroof can change to manual
mode by holding~(1) while
opening. The sunroof will now openas long as the switch is held. Pressand release again to change back toexpress operation.
Power Sunshade
PressC(2) to express-open the
power sunshade. PressQ(2) to
express-close the power sunshade.Press again at any time to stopmovement.
The sunroof cannot be opened orclosed if the vehicle has anelectrical failure.

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Memory Seats
If equipped, the 1, 2, SET, andB
(Exit) buttons on the driver door areused to manually store and recallmemory settings for the driver seatand outside mirrors.
Storing Memory Positions
To s t o r e p o s i t i o n s t o t h e 1 a n d 2buttons:
1. Place the ignition in ON/RUN/START or ACC/ACCESSORY.
2. Adjust the driver seat andoutside mirrors to the desiredposition.
3. Press and release SET. A beepwill sound.
4. Immediately press and hold 1until two beeps sound.
5. Repeat Steps 1–4foraseconddriver using 2.
To s t o r e p o s i t i o n s t o t h eB(Exit)
button and easy exit features,
repeat Steps 1–4usingBto store
your position for getting out of thevehicle.
Manually Recalling MemoryPositions
Press and hold 1, 2, orBto
manually recall the previouslystored memory positions. Releasing
1, 2, orBbefore the stored
positions are reached stops therecall.
Automatically Recalling MemoryPositions (Auto Memory Recall)
If programmed on in the vehiclepersonalization menu, the Auto(Automatic) Memory Recall featureautomatically recalls the currentdriver’spreviouslystored1or2
position when the ignition ischanged from OFF to ON/RUN orACC/ACCESSORY.
See“Auto Memory Recall”under“Comfort and Convenience”inVehicle Personalization0147.
To s t o p r e c a l l m o v e m e n t , p r e s s o n eof the memory, power mirror orpower seat controls. Placing theignition in LOCK/OFF also stops therecall.
RKE transmitters are not labeledwith a number. If your memory seatposition is stored to 1 or 2, but thisposition is not automaticallyrecalling, then store your positionsto the other button or switch RKEtransmitters with the other driver.
In some vehicles the Driver ID maybe displayed for the first few ignitioncycles if the vehicle’sdriverhaschanged.
Easy Exit Recall
If programmed on in the vehiclepersonalization menu, the easy exitfeature automatically recalls thepreviously stored exit position whenexiting the vehicle. See“Storing

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If available, the buttons are on theclimate control panel. To operate,the engine must be running.
PressLorMto heat the driver or
passenger seat cushion andseatback. Indicator lights on thebutton show the current setting.
Press the button once for thehighest setting. With each press ofthe button, the heated seat willchange to the next lower setting,and then to the off setting. Thelights indicate three for the highestsetting and one for the lowest.
The passenger seat may takelonger to heat up.
Press{orCto ventilate the driver
or passenger seat. Indicator lightson the button show the currentsetting.
Press the button once for thehighest setting. With each press ofthe button, the ventilated seat willchange to the next lower setting,and then to the off setting. Thelights indicate three for the highestsetting and one for the lowest.
Auto Heated Seats
When the vehicle is on, this featurewill automatically activate theheated seats at the level required bythe vehicle’sinteriortemperature.
The active high, medium, low, or offheated seat level will be indicatedby the manual heated seat buttonson the center stack. Use the manualheated seat buttons on the centerstack to turn auto heated seats off.If the passenger seat is unoccupied,the auto heated seats feature willnot activate that seat. The autoheated seats feature can beprogrammed to always be enabledwhen the vehicle is on.
SeeVehicle Personalization0147.
Remote Start Auto Heated andVentilated Seats
During a remote start, the heated orventilated seats, if equipped, can beturned on automatically. When it iscold outside, the heated seats turnon, and when it is hot outside theventilated seats turn on. The heatedor ventilated seats are canceledwhen the ignition is turned on. Press
the button to use the heated orventilated seats after the vehicle isstarted.
The heated or ventilated seatindicator lights on the button do notturn on during a remote start.
The heated seat temperatureperformance of an unoccupied seatmay be reduced. This is normal.
The heated or ventilated seats willnot turn on during a remote startunless they are enabled in thevehicle personalization menu. SeeRemote Vehicle Start038andVehicle Personalization0147.

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Instruments and Controls 105
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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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.