2018 CHEVROLET MALIBU climate settings

11F Optional equipment
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROLSF
Driver’s Temperature ControlF
AUTO Automatic OperationF
A/C Air Conditioning Control
Passenger’s Temperature ControlF
REAR Rear Window Defogger
Driver’s Heated/ Ventilated Seat ButtonsF
Passenger’s Heated/Ventilated Seat ButtonsF
Air Delivery Modes: Defog Vent Floor
Recirculation Mode
SYNC Link passenger’s temperature setting to driver’s temperature settingF
Power
Fan Control Fan Control
MAX Defrost
AUTOMATIC OPERATIONF
Press AUTO.
Set the temperature.
The system automatically controls the fan speed, air delivery, air condi\
tioning and
recirculation to reach the set temperature. Allow time for the system to\
reach the desired temperature. If the functions are manually adjusted, automatic operation is turned off.
ECO MODE (NON-HYBRID MODELS WITH ENGINE STOP/START)
Press the A/C button until the indicator is green to select the Eco air conditioning
setting. This setting will maximize the frequency and duration of Auto S\
tops.
Press the A/C button until the indicator is amber to select the Max air conditioning settings. Auto Stops will be reduced in both frequency and duration.
See Climate Controls in your Owner’s Manual.

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HYBRID OVERVIEW (IF EQUIPPED)
HYBRID FEATURES
The Malibu Hybrid has an electric drive unit integrated with the highly \
efficient 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine. This blending of electric and gasoline propulsion \
maximizes fuel economy. The system continuously adjusts the operation of the engine, hi\
gh-powered electric drive unit and trunk-mounted lithium-ion battery to provide out\
standing
performance while using significantly less fuel than a conventionally \
powered vehicle.
HYBRID OPERATION
While driving, the gasoline engine will seamlessly turn on when necessar\
y to provide power. It will turn off when not needed to save fuel.
The engine may remain running while driving when:
• Accelerating or driving up hills.
• Vehicle speed is greater than 55 mph (88 kph).
• Charging the high-voltage battery.
• Cabin warming is requested based on the climate control settings.
The engine and electric drive unit work together to provide the required\
propulsion power at the highest efficiency. This may result in higher engine spee\
ds than expected.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
VEHICLE STARTING With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and then pres\
s the ENGINE START/STOP button.
The Vehicle Ready indicator will illuminate when the vehicle is ready to be driven. The engine will start only if required to charge the high-voltage batter\
y or to warm the cabin.
In temperatures below 32° F/0° C, the engine start will be delayed\
while the hybrid system is initializing. The “Initializing – Wait To Shift” mess\
age will be displayed on the Driver Information Center. Wait to shift the vehicle from Park until the\
message is no
longer displayed and the Vehicle Ready indicator is illuminated.
REGENERATIVE BRAKING
Regenerative braking captures some of the kinetic energy from the moving\
vehicle and stores it in the high-voltage battery, contributing to increased energy \
efficiency. Braking less aggressively allows for more energy recovery.
HYBRID LOW GEAR
Operating in Low Gear provides the ability to slow without using the bra\
kes. Vehicle operation during acceleration and cruising is not changed.
L2 (Low 2) – increased regenerative braking as the accelerator pedal is released\
.
L1 (Low 1) – maximum regenerative braking to slow the vehicle.
L (Low) – should be used when descending steep grades or in stop-and-go traffi\
c.

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HYBRID DISPLAYS
Power Gauge – When accelerating or driving, the gauge shows the amount of power
provided by the propulsion system to propel the vehicle. When coasting o\
r braking, it shows the amount of power provided by the regenerative braking system or\
the conven-tional brakes to slow the vehicle. Operating the vehicle close to the ze\
ro power position during acceleration and braking will result in higher efficiency.
Drive Cycle Info – This screen displays the distance traveled and average fuel economy\
for the current trip. The screen also is shown when the vehicle is turne\
d off, displaying the information for the completed trip.
Efficiency Gauge – This gauge is a guide to driving in an efficient manner. Keeping the indicator in the center of the gauge indicates higher efficiency.
Total Power – This display provides a numeric representation of the total power being used to propel or stop the vehicle. It shows the power being provided by the high-voltage battery or charging the
high-voltage battery as well as the power provided by the engine.
EV Operation – The bar moves from left to right as the driver requests more power from the propulsion system. While in
electric vehicle (EV) mode, maintaining the bar in the green zone maxi\
mizes electric operation.
Power Flow – This display indicates the current hybrid operating mode, energy fl\
ow direction and the high-voltage battery charge level. The operating modes\
include Engine Power, Battery Power, Hybrid Power, and Regen Power Recovery.
Consumption History – This screen displays the average fuel economy in 5-mile
increments over the last 50 miles.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
CLIMATE CONTROL SETTINGS
The climate control settings affect the efficiency of the vehicle. To \
maximize efficiency in warm weather, operate the climate controls in the Automatic mode at t\
he highest
comfortable temperature setting or turn off the air conditioning system \
when climate conditions allow.
See Climate Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
HYBRID FEATURES