2018 CHEVROLET MALIBU center console

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KEYLESS (PUSHBUTTON) START
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START OPERATION
(NON-HYBRID MODEL)
The Remote Keyless Entry transmitter must be in the vehicle to turn on the ignition.
STARTING THE ENGINE
With the transmission in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and then press the ENGINE START/STOP button. The button indicator will be green.
On hybrid models, the illuminated Vehicle Ready light indicates the vehicle is ready to drive.
Note: If the transmitter battery is weak, place the transmitter in the pocket in the center console to enable the engine to start. Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible.
STOPPING THE ENGINE/OFF
Shift to Park and press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
ACCESSORY MODE
With the engine off and the brake pedal not depressed, press the ENGINE START/STOP button. The button indicator will be amber.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
A fuel-saving stop/start system has been integrated with the 1.5L four-c\
ylinder engine. While driving, when the brake is applied and the vehicle is at a complet\
e stop, the auto-matic engine stop/start system may turn off the engine, referred to as a\
n Auto Stop. In Auto Stop mode, the tachometer gauge will read AUTO STOP. The audio syst\
em, climate controls and other accessories will continue to operate. Upon releasing \
the brake pedal or applying the accelerator pedal, the engine will restart. After parkin\
g the vehicle and turning off the engine, the tachometer gauge will read OFF.
The engine may remain running or restart when the vehicle is stopped if:\
• A minimum vehicle speed is not reached.
• The engine or transmission is not at the required operating temperature.\
• The outside temperature is not in the required operating range.
• The shift lever is in any gear other than Drive (D).
• The battery charge is low.
• The climate control system requires the engine to run based on the clima\
te control or defog setting. Select the ECO air conditioning setting (green A/C indic\
ator) to
maximize the frequency and duration of Auto Stops.
• The Auto Stop time is greater than 2 minutes.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.

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CHEVROLET MYLINK INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMF
CHEVROLET SHOP
In-vehicle apps — connecting to music, news, weather, travel informat\
ion and more — are available for download to the radio through the SHOP icon on the home pa\
ge.
Downloading and using the apps requires internet connectivity and a data\
plan accessed through the vehicle’s OnStar 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, if active, or a mo\
bile device hotspot.
Visit my.chevrolet.com/learn for more information.
NATURAL VOICE RECOGNITION
Control the music source and make phone calls hands-free (after pairing\
your Bluetooth-enabled phone) using the natural voice recognition system.
1. Press the Push to Talk button on the steering wheel.
2. The radio will play a prompt followed by a beep.
3. After the beep, say what you want it to do using natural speech.
• Example Phone command (using your paired phone): “Call Amanda” o\
r “Dial 555-1212”
• Example Media Music Device Search command (when connected to USB only)\
: “Play artist [name]” or “Play song [name]”
• Example Radio command: “Tune FM 104.3” or “Tune XM Classic Viny\
l”
• Help: Say “Help” for voice recognition assistance
APPLE CARPLAY™ AND ANDROID AUTO™
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto capability may be available through a comp\
atible
smartphone. If available, a Projection icon will appear on the home page of the infotainment display.
1. No app is required for Apple CarPlay. Download the Android Auto app to y\
our phone from the Google Play Store.
2. Connect your phone by plugging the compatible phone USB cable into a USB\
data port. Use your device’s factory-provided USB cable. Aftermarket cables may \
not work.
3. The Projection icon will change to Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, depending on the phone. Apple CarPlay or Android Auto may launch automatically upo\
n USB
connection. If not, touch the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto icon on the \
home page.
For more information on using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, call 1-855-\
4-SUPPORT (1-855-478-7767) or visit my.chevrolet.com/learn.
PORTABLE AUDIO DEVICES
An iPod®, iPhone®, MP3 Player, a USB flash drive or a USB mass storage device can be connected to the USB data port located at the front of the center console.
Press the MEDIA button or touch the Audio screen buttonF to select a
portable device as the audio source
See your Infotainment System Manual.
F Optional equipment

10F Optional equipment
Some vehicle features can be customized using the Settings menus on the infotain-ment system. The Settings menusF may include Time and Date, Language, Valet Mode, Radio, Vehicle, Bluetooth, Rear Camera, Return to Factory Settings and others.
1. Press the MENU knob or touch Settings on the home screen.
2. Select the desired menu item.
3. Select the desired feature and setting.
4. Select BACK to exit each menu.
VEHICLE PERSONALIZATION
The Wireless Charging system is located in a pocket below the armrest of\
the center console. To check device compatibility, visit my.chevrolet.com/learn. See your phone retailer for details on required phone accessories.
1. The vehicle must be on, or Retained Accessory Power must be active.
2. Remove all objects from the charging pocket.
3. Place the device in the pocket with the screen facing the rear of the vehicle.
4. The symbol will display on the
infotainment screen when the device is charging.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
WIRELESS CHARGINGF
TEEN DRIVERF
Teen Driver allows multiple keys to be registered for beginning drivers.\
When active, the system mutes the audio of the radio or any device paired with the vehicl\
e if front seat occupants aren’t wearing their safety belts. It also provides audible\
and visual warnings when the vehicle is traveling over predetermined speeds. A Report Card i\
s produced at the end of every driving cycle with data about driving behavior.
When the vehicle is started with a registered key, a Driver Information \
Center message displays that Teen Driver is active.
To create a Personal Identification Number, register a key, change Tee\
n Driver set-tings, or access the Report Card, go to Settings > Teen Driver.
See your Infotainment System Manual.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.

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SETTING CRUISE CONTROL
1. Press the On/Off button. The Cruise Control symbol will illuminate in white on the instrument cluster.
2. When traveling at the desired speed, press the SET– button to set the speed. The symbol will illuminate in green on the instrument cluster.
ADJUSTING CRUISE CONTROL
RES+ Resume/Accelerate
Press the RES+ button to resume a set speed. When the system is active, press the
button to increase speed.
SET– Set/Coast
When the system is active, press the SET– button to decrease speed.
Cancel
Press to cancel the cruise control without erasing the set speed from me\
mory. Pressing the brake pedal also will cancel the Cruise Control.
ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROLF
The system maintains the cruise control set speed and the following gap \
— the time between your vehicle and a vehicle detected directly ahead — by accel\
erating or braking.
Following Gap (Adaptive Cruise ControlF/Forward Collision AlertF)
Press to select a following gap setting of Far, Medium, Near or Off. Thi\
s is also the Forward Collision Alert setting.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
CRUISE CONTROL
DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
REAR VISION CAMERA/REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERTF – When the vehicle is in Reverse, a view directly behind the vehicle is displayed. As part of the system, Rear Cross Traffic Alert warns of traffic coming from either direction by displaying a red alert on the display and sounding three beeps.
FRONT AND REAR PARKING ASSISTF – During low-speed parking maneuvers, the system
provides “distance to closest object” information on the Driver In\
formation Center. A beep sounds when an object is detected and 5 beeps sound when an object \
is very close.
To turn the Parking Assist system and the Rear Cross Traffic Alert sys\
tem on or off, press the Parking Assist button on the center console.
F Optional equipment

13F Optional equipment
DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
TRACTION CONTROL AND STABILITRAK® – The full-time Traction Control system limits wheelspin and the StabiliTrak electronic stability control system assist\
s with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Both systems t\
urn on automatically every time the vehicle is started. Traction Control should be turned off\
if the vehicle is stuck, and rocking the vehicle is required.
To turn Traction Control on or off, press the Traction Control/StabiliTrak Off
button on the center console.
LANE KEEP ASSIST WITH LANE DEPARTURE WARNINGF – The system may help avoid
collisions due to unintentional lane departures. The Lane Keep Assist indicator is green on the instrument cluster if the system is available to assist.\
If the vehicle approaches a detected lane marking without using a turn signal in that d\
irection, the system may assist by gently turning the steering wheel and displaying an\
amber .
If active driver steering is not detected, the amber may flash and 3 beeps may sound on the side of the departure direction as the lane marking is crossed. I\
n order to use this system safely, the driver needs to steer and be in complete control of t\
he vehicle.
To turn the system on or off, press the Lane Keep Assist button on the steering wheel.
FORWARD COLLISION ALERTF – The
Vehicle Ahead indicator is green on the instrument cluster when a vehicle is
detected and is amber when following a vehicle ahead too closely. When approach-ing a vehicle directly ahead too rapidly, a red alert flashes on the windshield and rapid beeps sound.
The following distance is indicated in
seconds under the Info menu on the Driver Information Center (DIC). If no vehicle is detected ahead, dashes are \
displayed.
Press the Collision Alert button on the steering wheel to set the alert timing to Far, Medium, Near or Off. The setting is displayed on the Driver Informa\
tion Center.
FRONT PEDESTRIAN DETECTIONF – During daytime driving, the system detects pedes-trians directly ahead up to a distance of approximately 131 feet and dis\
plays an amber indicator. When approaching a detected pedestrian too quickly, a red ale\
rt flashes on the windshield and beeps sound. The system may prepare the brakes or automat\
ically brake the vehicle.
To set the system to Alert and Brake, Alert Only, or Off, go to Settings\
> Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > Front Pedestrian Detection.
LANE CHANGE ALERT WITH SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERTF – While driving, the system displays a warning symbol on the left or right side mirror when a vehicle is detect\
ed in that side blind zone area or rapidly approaching that area. The warni\
ng symbol flashes if a turn signal is activated when a vehicle has been detected on the sa\
me side.
To turn the system on or off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detec\
tion Systems > Lane Change Alert.See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.