2018 CHEVROLET MALIBU display

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The DIC on the instrument cluster displays a variety of vehicle system information and warning messages.
DIC CONTROLS
Use the controls on the right side of the steering wheel to select the Trip/Fuel, Vehicle, and Eco menus (base DIC) or the Info (includes trip and fuel information), Audio, Phone, Navigation, and Options menus (up-level DIC)F.
Press the or button to move between the display zones.
Press the or button to move through the menus.
Press the button to open a menu or select a setting.
RESET AN ITEM
1. Use the controls to display the desired item.
2. Press the button to reset or clear the item.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC)
F Optional equipment
AUDIO STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS
Push to Talk
Press to answer an incoming call or to use natural voice recognition with the Bluetooth or OnStar® system.
Press and hold to activate Voice
Pass-Thru (Siri or Voice Command) on a paired, compatible cell phone.
End Call/Mute
Press to end or decline a call.
Press to mute/unmute the speakers.
+ – Volume (behind right side of steering wheel)
Press the top or bottom button to adjust the volume.
Next/Previous Favorite Station (behind left side of steering wheel)
Press the top or bottom button to go to the next or previous favorite radio station or track.Next/Previous Favorite Station button shown
See Instruments and Controls 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

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BLUETOOTH® SYSTEMF
Refer to your Owner’s Manual for important information about using the Bluetooth system while driving.
Before using a Bluetooth-enabled device in the vehicle, it must be paire\
d with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system. The pairing process is disabled when the ve\
hicle is moving. Not all devices will support all functions. Visit my.chevrolet.com/learn for more information.
PAIR A PHONE
1. Press the Phone button and select Pair or Search Device. If equipped, press the
Push to Talk button and say “Pair.”
2. Start the pairing process on the phone. Locate Your Vehicle or Chevrolet\
MyLink on the phone.
3. Confirm the codes that appear on the infotainment screen and the phone\
.
4. When pairing is complete, the phone screen is displayed on the infotainm\
ent system. Depending on the phone, the phone book is downloaded automatically.
STREAMING AUDIO
To stream audio from a paired device connected via Bluetooth, select the\
Audio icon on the infotainment screen and touch Media until Bluetooth is displayed.\
Control audio operation using the device controls or infotainment controls.
See Infotainment System in your Owner’s Manual.
F Optional equipment
UNIVERSAL REMOTE SYSTEM
ONSTAR® WITH 4G LTE AND WI-FI®F
The Universal Remote System on the overhead console enables your vehicle\
to control 3 different devices, ranging from garage doors and gates to home lightin\
g. Go to www.homelink.com for detailed videos and instructions on how to program the Universal Remote System. For additional assistance, call 1-800-355-3515.\
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
With OnStar 4G LTE and Wi-Fi®, up to 7 devices (smartphones, tablets\
and laptops) can be connected to high-speed internet through the vehicle’s built-in Wi\
-Fi hotspot.
To retrieve the SSID and password for the hotspot, press the OnStar Voic\
e Command button on the overhead console or rearview mirror, wait for the prompt, \
and then say “Wi-Fi settings.” The information will be displayed on the screen.\
For assistance, press the blue OnStar button or call 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827).
Note: See onstar.com for a detailed instruction guide, vehicle availability, details, and system limitations.
See OnStar in your Owner’s Manual.

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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

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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.

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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