2017 CHEVROLET MALIBU warning

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Instruments and Controls 143
FORWARD COLLISION
SYSTEM UNAVAILABLE
This message displays when theForward Automatic Braking (FAB)has been unavailable for some time.The FAB System does not needservice.
This can occur under the followingconditions:
.The front of the vehicle orwindshield is not clean. Keepthese areas clean and free ofmud, dirt, snow, ice, and slush.For cleaning instructions, seeExterior Care0358.
.Heavy rain or snow is interferingwith the object detectionperformance.
This message may also bedisplayed if there is a problem withthe StabiliTrak system. SeeTr a c t i o nControl/Electronic StabilityControl0241
FORWARD COLLISION
ALERT OFF
This message displays when theForward Collision Alert has beenturned off.
FRONT CAMERA BLOCKED
CLEAN WINDSHIELD
This message displays when thecamera is blocked. Cleaning theoutside of the windshield behind therearview mirror may correct theissue. The Front Pedestrian Braking(FPB), Lane Keep Assist (LKA), andLane Departure Warning (LDW) willnot operate. Adaptive Cruise Control(ACC), Forward Collision Alert(FCA), and the Forward AutomaticBraking (FAB) may not work or maynot work as well.
LANE CHANGE ALERT OFF
This message indicates that thedriver has turned the Side BlindZone Alert (SBZA) and LaneChange Alert (LCA) systems off.
LANE KEEPING ASSIST
UNAVAILABLE
This message displays when theLane Keep Assist (LKA) and LaneDeparture Warning (LDW) system istemporarily unavailable. The LKAsystem does not need service.
This message could be due to thecamera being blocked. Cleaning theoutside of the windshield behind therearview mirror may correct theissue.
PARK ASSIST OFF
This message displays when theParking Assist system has beenturned off or when there is atemporary condition causing thesystem to be disabled.
SERVICE FORWARD
COLLISION SYSTEM
If this message displays, take thevehicle to your dealer to repair thesystem.

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SERVICE DRIVER ASSIST
SYSTEM
If this message displays, take thevehicle to your dealer to repair thesystem.
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC),Forward Collision Alert (FCA),Active Emergency Braking System,Assistance Systems for Parking orBacking, and/or Lane Keep Assist(LKA) system may not work. Do notuse these systems until the vehiclehas been repaired.
SERVICE FRONT CAMERA
If this message remains on aftercontinued driving, the vehicle needsservice. Take the vehicle to yourdealer. Do not use the FrontPedestrian Braking (FPB), ForwardCollision Alert (FCA), ForwardAutomatic Braking (FAB), LaneKeep Assist (LKA), and LaneDeparture Warning (LDW) features.
SERVICE PARK ASSIST
This message displays if there is aproblem with the Parking Assistsystem. Do not use this system tohelp you park. See your dealer forservice.
SERVICE SIDE DETECTION
SYSTEM
If this message remains on aftercontinued driving, the vehicle needsservice. Side Blind Zone Alert(SBZA), Lane Change Alert (LCA),and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)features will not work. Take thevehicle to your dealer.
SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM
UNAVAILABLE
This message indicates that SideBlind Zone Alert (SBZA), LaneChange Alert (LCA), and RearCross Traffic Alert (RCTA) aredisabled either because the sensoris blocked and cannot detectvehicles in the blind zone, or thevehicle is passing through an openarea, such as the desert, wherethere is insufficient data foroperation. This message may also
activate during heavy rain or due toroad spray. The vehicle does notneed service. For cleaning, see"Washing the Vehicle" underExterior Care0358.
TAKE STEERING
If LKA does not detect active driversteering, an alert and chime may beprovided. Move the steering wheelto dismiss. SeeLane Keep Assist(LKA)0266.
Propulsion Power
Messages
PROPULSION POWER IS
REDUCED
This message displays when thepropulsion power is reduced andcan affect the ability to accelerate.If this message is on, but there is noreduction in performance, proceedto your destination. Theperformance may be reduced thenext time the vehicle is driven. Thevehicle may be driven at a reducedspeed while this message is on, butmaximum acceleration and speedmay be reduced. If this message

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STEERING ASSIST IS
REDUCED DRIVE WITH CARE
This message can appear forseveral reasons. Take the vehicle toyour dealer if the problem persists.
Starting the Vehicle
Messages
INITIALIZING—WAIT TO
SHIFT
In extreme cold temperatures thehybrid vehicle can take up to30 seconds to start. Wait to shiftfrom P (Park) while the vehicle isstarting.
PRESS BRAKE TO START
This message displays whenattempting to start the vehiclewithout first pressing the brakepedal.
Tire Messages
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR
SYSTEM
This message displays if there is aproblem with the Tire PressureMonitor System (TPMS). SeeTirePressure Monitor Operation0328.
TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE
This message displays when thesystem is learning new tires. SeeTire Pressure MonitorOperation0328.
TIRE PRESSURE LOW ADD
AIR TO TIRE
On vehicles with the Tire PressureMonitor System (TPMS), thismessage displays when thepressure in one or more of thevehicle's tires is low.
The low tire pressure warning lightwill also come on. SeeTirePressure Light0127.
If a tire pressure message displays,inflate the tires until the tire pressureis equal to the values shown on theTire and Loading Information label.SeeTires0317,Vehicle LoadLimits0325,andTirePressure0325.
More than one tire pressuremessage can be received at a time.The DIC also shows the tirepressure values. SeeDriverInformation Center (DIC) (BaseLevel)0131orDriver InformationCenter (DIC) (Uplevel)0134.
Transmission Messages
SERVICE TRANSMISSION
This message displays if there is aproblem with the transmission. Seeyour dealer.
SHIFT DENIED
This message displays whenattempting to use the automatictransmission manual mode to shiftto too low or too high of a gear. SeeManual Mode0235.

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Lighting 163
Lighting
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . 163Exterior Lamps OffReminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165Headlamp High/Low-BeamChanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165Daytime RunningLamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165Automatic HeadlampSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 166Turn and Lane-ChangeSignals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Interior Lighting
Instrument Panel IlluminationControl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Lighting Features
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169Battery Load Management . . . 169Battery Power Protection . . . . . 170Exterior Lighting BatterySaver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lamp Controls
The exterior lamp control is on theinstrument panel to the left of thesteering column.
O:Turns the exterior lamps onand off.
AUTO :Turns the exterior lamps onand off automatically depending onoutside lighting.
;:Turns on the parking lampsincluding all lamps, except theheadlamps.
5:Turns on the headlampstogether with the parking lamps andinstrument panel lights.

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Lighting 165
.The other vehicle's lamps cannotbe detected due to denseexhaust, smoke, fog, snow, roadspray, mist, or other airborneobstructions.
.The vehicle's windshield is dirty,cracked, or obstructed bysomething that blocks the viewof the light sensor.
.The vehicle is loaded such thatthe front end points upward,causing the light sensor to aimhigh and not detect headlampsand taillamps.
.Driving on winding or hilly roads.
The IntelliBeam system may need tobe disabled if any of the aboveconditions exist.
Exterior Lamps Off
Reminder
Awarningchimesoundsifthedriverdoor is opened while the ignition isoff and the exterior lamps are on.
Headlamp High/
Low-Beam Changer
3:Push the turn signal lever awayfrom you and release, to turn thehigh beams on. To return to lowbeams, push the lever again or pullit toward you and release.
This indicator light turns on in theinstrument cluster when thehigh-beam headlamps are on.
Flash-to-Pass
To f l a s h t h e h i g h b e a m s , p u l l t h eturn signal lever toward you, andrelease.
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL)
DRL can make it easier for others tosee the front of your vehicle duringthe day. Fully functional DRL arerequired on all vehicles first sold inCanada.
The DRL system comes on indaylight when the followingconditions are met:
.The ignition is on.
.The exterior lamp control is inAUTO, if equipped.
.The light sensor determines it isdaytime.
.The vehicle is not in P (Park).
When the DRL are on, the taillamps,sidemarker lamps, instrument panellights, and other lamps will notbe on.
The DRL turn off when the
headlamps are turned toOor(,
or when the ignition is off.

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Automatic Headlamp
System
The headlamps come onautomatically when the exteriorlamp control is set to AUTO and it isdark enough outside
There is a light sensor on top of theinstrument panel. Do not cover thesensor, otherwise the headlampswill come on when they are notneeded.
The system may also turn on theheadlamps when driving through aparking garage or tunnel.
When it is bright enough outside,the headlamps will turn off or maychange to Daytime RunningLamps (DRL).
The automatic headlamp systemturns off when the exterior lamp
control is turned toOor the ignition
is off.
Lights On with Wipers
If the windshield wipers areactivated in daylight with the engineon, and the exterior lamp control isin AUTO, the headlamps, parkinglamps, and other exterior lampscome on. The transition time for thelamps coming on varies based onwiper speed. When the wipers arenot operating, these lamps turn off.
Move the exterior lamp control toO
or;to disable this feature.
Hazard Warning Flashers
|:Press this button to make thefront and rear turn signal lampsflash on and off. Press again to turnthe flashers off.
The hazard warning flashers turn onautomatically if the airbags deploy.

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Infotainment System 171
Infotainment
System
Introduction
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . 172Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173Home Page (Radio withTo u c h s c r e e n ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 7 5Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Radio
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181Radio Reception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182Backglass Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . 183Multi-Band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . 183
Audio Players
Avoiding Untrusted MediaDevices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Phone
Bluetooth (Overview) . . . . . . . . . 190Bluetooth (InfotainmentControls Radio withoutTo u c h s c r e e n ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 9 1
Bluetooth (InfotainmentControls Radio withTo u c h s c r e e n ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 9 5Apple CarPlay andAndroid Auto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199Hands-Free Phone . . . . . . . . . . . 200
Trademarks and License
Agreements
Trademarks and LicenseAgreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Introduction
Infotainment
Base radio information is included inthis manual. See the infotainmentmanual for information on otheravailable infotainment systems.
Read the following pages tobecome familiar with these features.
{Warning
Ta k i n g y o u r e y e s o f f t h e r o a d f o r
too long or too often while using
any infotainment feature can
cause a crash. You or others
could be injured or killed. Do not
give extended attention to
infotainment tasks while driving.
Limit your glances at the vehicle
displays and focus your attention
on driving. Use voice commands
whenever possible.
The infotainment system has built-infeatures intended to help avoiddistraction by disabling somefunctions when driving. These

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Phone
Bluetooth (Overview)
If equipped with Bluetooth®
capability, the system can interactwith many Bluetooth phones, PDAs,or other devices to:
.Place and receive hands-freecalls.
.Transmit hands-free data.
.Play audio streaming files.
.Placing outgoing calls by voicerecognition.
The device must be paired first. See“Pairing”underBluetooth(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.
To m i n i m i z e d r i v e r d i s t r a c t i o n ,before driving, and with the vehicleparked:
.Become familiar with thefeatures of the cell phone.Organize the phone book and
contact lists clearly and deleteduplicate or rarely used entries.If possible, program speed dialor other shortcuts.
.Review the controls andoperation of the infotainmentsystem.
.Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle.The system may not work withall cell phones. See“Pairing”underBluetooth (Overview)0190orBluetooth (InfotainmentControls Radio withTo u c h s c r e e n )0195orBluetooth(Infotainment Controls Radiowithout Touchscreen)0191.
.See“Deleting a BluetoothDevice”underBluetooth(Overview)0190orBluetooth(Infotainment Controls Radiowith Touchscreen)0195orBluetooth (Infotainment ControlsRadio withoutTo u c h s c r e e n )0191.
{Warning
When using a cell phone, it can
be distracting to look too long or
too often at the screen of the
phone or the infotainment system.
Ta k i n g y o u r e y e s o f f t h e r o a d t o o
long or too often could cause a
crash resulting in injury or death.
Focus your attention on driving.
Vehicles with a Bluetooth systemcan use a Bluetooth-capable cellphone with a Hands-Free Profile tomake and receive phone calls. Theinfotainment system is used tocontrol the system. The system canbe used while in ACC/ACCESSORYor ON/RUN. SeeRetainedAccessory Power (RAP)0230.Notall phones support all functions andnot all phones work with theBluetooth system. Seewww.gm.com/bluetooth for moreinformation about compatiblephones in the U.S. andCanada only.
The Bluetooth system range can beup to 9.1 m (30 ft).