2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU remote control

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stopping vehicle, and then thatvehicle drives on. SeeAdaptiveCruise Control0245.
Select Off or On.
Lane Change Alert
This allows the feature to be turnedon or off. SeeLane Change Alert(LCA)0264.
Select Off or On.
Comfort and Convenience
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Auto Memory Recall
.Easy Exit Options
.Chime Volume
.Reverse Tilt Mirror
.Extended Hill Start Assist
Auto Memory Recall
This feature automatically recallsthe current driver’spreviouslystored1or2buttonpositionswhentheignition is changed from off to ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. SeeMemory Seats059.
Select Off or On.
Easy Exit Options
This feature automatically recallsthe current driver’spreviouslystoredexit button position when exiting thevehicle. SeeMemory Seats059.
Select Off or On.
Chime Volume
Select to set the chime volumelevel.
Select Normal or High.
Reverse Tilt Mirror
When on, both the driver andpassenger outside mirrors will tiltdownward when the vehicle isshifted to R (Reverse) to improvevisibility of the ground near the rearwheels. They will return to theirprevious driving position when thevehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse)or the engine is turned off. SeeReverse Tilt Mirrors049.
Select Off, On - Driver andPassenger, On - Driver, or On -Passenger.
Extended Hill Start Assist
This allows the duration of the HillStart Assist to be changed. See“Extended Hill Start Assist (EHSA)”inHill Start Assist (HSA)0240.
Select Extended Hold orStandard Hold.
Lighting
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Vehicle Locator Lights
.Exit Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights
This feature will flash the exteriorlamps and allows the headlamps,parking lamps, taillamps, and mostof the interior lamps to turn on
briefly whenKon the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter ispressed to locate the vehicle.
Select Off or On.

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Exit Lighting
This allows the selection of howlong the exterior lamps stay onwhen leaving the vehicle when it isdark outside.
Select Off, 30 Seconds, 60Seconds, or 120 Seconds.
Power Door Locks
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out
.Auto Door Unlock
.Delayed Door Lock
Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out
When on, this feature will keep thedriver door from locking when thedoor is open. If this feature is turnedon, the Delayed Door Lock menuwill not be available.
Select Off or On.
Auto Door Unlock
This allows selection of which of thedoors will automatically unlock whenthe vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
Select Off, All Doors, or Driver Door.
Delayed Door Lock
When on, this feature will delay thelocking of the doors. To override thedelay, press the power door lockswitch on the door.
Select Off or On.
Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Remote Unlock Light Feedback
.Remote Lock Feedback
.Remote Door Unlock
.Remote Start Auto Cool Seats
.Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
.Passive Door Unlock
.Passive Door Lock
.Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
Remote Unlock Light Feedback
When on, the exterior lamps willflash when unlocking the vehiclewith the RKE transmitter.
Select Off or Flash Lights.
Remote Lock Feedback
This allows selection of what type offeedback is given when locking thevehicle with the RKE transmitter.
Select Off, Lights and Horn, LightsOnly, or Horn Only.
Remote Door Unlock
This allows selection of which doors
will unlock when pressingKon the
RKE transmitter.
Select All Doors or Driver Door.
Remote Start Auto Cool Seats
If equipped and turned on, thisfeature will turn the ventilated seatson when using remote start onwarm days.
Select Off, On-Driver andPassenger, or On-Driver.
Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
If equipped and turned on, thisfeature will turn the heated seats onwhen using remote start oncold days.
Select Off, On-Driver andPassenger, or On-Driver.

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Passive Door Unlock
Select to set which doors will unlockwhen the RKE transmitter is withinrange and using the button on theoutside driver door handle to unlockthe vehicle. SeeRemote KeylessEntry (RKE) System Operation032.
Select Driver Door Only or AllDoors.
Passive Door Lock
This allows passive locking to beturned on or off and selectsfeedback. SeeRemote KeylessEntry (RKE) System Operation032.
Select Off, On, or On With HornChirp.
Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
This feature sounds an alert whenthe RKE transmitter is left in thevehicle. This menu also enablesRemote No Longer Left in Vehiclealert.
Select Off or On.
Bluetooth
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Discoverable
.Device Information
.Device Management
.Change Pairing PIN
.Ringtones
.Sort Order
.Voice Mail Numbers
.Te x t M e s s a g e A l e r t s
Discoverable
This allows the system to find adevice.
Select Off or On.
Device Information
See information about the devicename, address, and PIN code.
Device Management
Select to connect to a differentphone source, disconnect a phone,or delete a phone.
Change Pairing PIN
Select to change the PIN of adevice.
Ringtones
Press to change the ring tone forthe specific phone. The phone doesnot need to be connected to changethe ring tones.
Sort Order
Select to change the order of thecontacts list.
Select First/Last or Last/First.
Voice Mail Numbers
This feature displays the voice mailnumber for all connected phones.To c h a n g e t h e v o i c e m a i l n u m b e r ,
select8or EDIT. Type a new
number, then select SAVE.
Text Message Alerts
This allows the feature to be turnedon or off.
Select Off or On.

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Guidance Lines
Select to turn Off or On. SeeAssistance Systems for Parking orBacking0253.
Rear Park Assist Symbols
Select to turn Off or On. SeeAssistance Systems for Parking orBacking0253.
Return to Factory Settings
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Restore Vehicle Settings
.Clear All Private Data
.Restore Radio Settings
Restore Vehicle Settings
This allows selection of restoringvehicle settings.
Select Continue or Cancel.
Clear All Private Data
Select to clear all private informationfrom the vehicle.
Select Continue or Cancel.
Restore Radio Settings
This allows selection to restoreradio settings.
Select Continue or Cancel.
Software Information
Select to view the infotainmentsystem current software information.
Universal Remote
System
SeeRadio FrequencyStatement0393.
Universal Remote System
Programming
If equipped, these buttons are in theoverhead console.
This system can replace up to threeremote control transmitters used toactivate devices such as garagedoor openers, security systems, andhome automation devices. These

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instructions refer to a garage dooropener, but can be used for otherdevices.
Do not use the Universal Remotesystem with any garage door openerthat does not have the stop andreverse feature. This includes anygarage door opener modelmanufactured before April 1, 1982.
Read these instructions completelybefore programming the UniversalRemote system. It may help to haveanother person assist with theprogramming process.
Keep the original hand-heldtransmitter for use in other vehiclesas well as for future programming.Erase the programming whenvehicle ownership is terminated.See“Erasing Universal RemoteSystem Buttons”later in thissection.
To p r o g r a m a g a r a g e d o o r o p e n e r ,park outside directly in line with andfacing the garage door openerreceiver. Clear all people andobjects near the garage door.
Make sure the hand-held transmitterhas a new battery for quick andaccurate transmission of theradio-frequency signal.
Programming the Universal
Remote System
For questions or help programmingthe Universal Remote system, call1-800-355-3515 or seewww.homelink.com.
Programming involvestime-sensitive actions, and may timeout causing the procedure to berepeated.
To p r o g r a m u p t o t h r e e d e v i c e s :
1. Hold the end of the hand-heldtransmitter about 3 to 8 cm (1to 3 in) away from theUniversal Remote systembuttons with the indicator lightin view. The hand-heldtransmitter was supplied by themanufacturer of the garagedoor opener receiver.
2. At the same time, press andhold both the hand-heldtransmitter button and one ofthe three Universal Remote
system buttons to be used tooperate the garage door. Donot release either button untilthe indicator light changes fromaslowtoarapidflash.Thenrelease both buttons.
Some garage door openersmay require substitution ofStep 2 with the procedureunder“Radio Signals forCanada and Some GateOperators”later in this section.
3. Press and hold the newlyprogrammed Universal Remotesystem button for five secondswhile watching the indicatorlight and garage dooractivation.
.If the indicator light stays oncontinuously or the garagedoor moves when thebutton is pressed, thenprogramming is complete.There is no need tocomplete Steps 4–6.
.If the indicator light doesnot come on or the garagedoor does not move, asecond button press may

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be required. For a secondtime, press and hold thenewly programmed buttonfor five seconds. If the lightstays on or the garage doormoves, programming iscomplete.
.If the indicator light blinksrapidly for two seconds,then changes to a solid lightand the garage door doesnot move, continue withprogramming Steps 4–6.
Learn or Smart Button
4. After completing Steps 1–3,locate the Learn or Smartbutton inside garage on thegarage door opener receiver.
The name and color of thebutton may vary bymanufacturer.
5. Press and release the Learn orSmart button. Step 6 must becompleted within 30 seconds ofpressing this button.
6. Inside the vehicle, press andhold the newly programmedUniversal Remote systembutton for two seconds andthen release it. If the garagedoor does not move or thelamp on the garage dooropener receiver does not flash,press and hold the samebutton a second time fortwo seconds, then release it.Again, if the door does notmove or the garage door lampdoes not flash, press and holdthe same button a third time fortwo seconds, then release it.
The Universal Remote systemshould now activate thegarage door.
Repeat the process forprogramming the two remainingbuttons.
Radio Signals for Canada and
Some Gate Operators
For questions or programming helpcall 1-800-355-3515 or seewww.homelink.com.
Canadian radio-frequency laws andsome U.S. gate operators requiretransmitter signals to time out or quitafter several seconds oftransmission. This may not be longenough for the Universal Remotesystem to pick up the signal duringprogramming.
If the programming did not work,replace Step 2 under“Programmingthe Universal Remote System”withthe following:
Press and hold the UniversalRemote system button whilepressing and releasing thehand-held transmitter button everytwo seconds until the signal hasbeen successfully accepted by theUniversal Remote system. TheUniversal Remote system indicatorlight will flash slowly at first and thenrapidly. Proceed with Step 3 under“Programming the Universal RemoteSystem”to complete.

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Universal Remote System
Operation
Using the Universal Remote
System
Press and hold the appropriateUniversal Remote system button forat least one-half second. Theindicator light will come on while thesignal is being transmitted.
Erasing Universal Remote
System Buttons
Erase all programmed buttons whenvehicle ownership is terminated.
To e r a s e :
1. Press and hold the two outsidebuttons until the indicator lightbegins to flash. This shouldtake about 10 seconds.
2. Release both buttons.
Reprogramming a Single
Universal Remote System
Button
To r e p r o g r a m a n y o f t h e s y s t e mbuttons:
1. Press and hold any one of thebuttons. Do not release thebutton.
2. The indicator light will begin toflash after 20 seconds. Withoutreleasing the button, proceedwith Step 1 under“Programming the UniversalRemote System.”

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Lighting Features
Entry Lighting
Some exterior lamps and most ofthe interior lamps turn on briefly atnight or in areas with limited lightingwhen the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitterKbutton is
pressed. SeeRemote Keyless Entry(RKE) System Operation032.Afterabout 30 seconds the exterior lampsturn off, then the dome lamps andremaining interior lamps dim to off.Entry lighting can be disabledmanually by changing the ignitionout of the OFF position, or by
pressing the RKE transmitterQ
button.
This feature can be changed. SeeVehicle Personalization0147.
Exit Lighting
Some exterior lamps and interiorlights come on at night, or in areaswith limited lighting, when the driverdoor is opened after the ignition isturned off. The dome lamp comeson after the ignition is changed to
the OFF position. The exteriorlamps and dome lamp remain on forasetamountoftime,thenautomatically turn off.
The exterior lamps turn offimmediately by turning the exteriorlamp control off.
This feature can be changed. SeeVehicle Personalization0147.
Battery Load
Management
The vehicle has Electric PowerManagement (EPM), whichestimates the battery's temperatureand state of charge. It then adjuststhe voltage for best performanceand extended life of the battery.
When the battery's state of chargeis low, the voltage is raised slightlyto quickly bring the charge back up.When the state of charge is high,the voltage is lowered slightly toprevent overcharging. If the vehiclehas a voltage display on the DriverInformation Center (DIC), you may
see the voltage move up or down.This is normal. If there is a problem,an alert will be displayed.
The battery can be discharged atidle if the electrical loads are veryhigh. This is true for all vehicles.This is because the generator(alternator) may not be spinning fastenough at idle to produce all thepower that is needed for very highelectrical loads.
Ahighelectricalloadoccurswhenseveral of the following are on, suchas: headlamps, high beams, foglamps, rear window defogger,climate control fan at high speed,heated seats, engine cooling fans,trailer loads, and loads plugged intoaccessory power outlets.
EPM works to prevent excessivedischarge of the battery. It does thisby balancing the generator's outputand the vehicle's electrical needs.It can increase engine idle speed togenerate more power, wheneverneeded. It can temporarily reducethe power demands of someaccessories.