2018 CHEVROLET MALIBU fuel

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CHEVROLET MALIBU 2018 Get To Know Guide 2
Memory Seat ButtonsF
Instrument Panel Illumination Control/Exterior Lamps Control
Driver Information Center
Voice Recognition Buttons/Driver Information Center Controls
Windshield Wipers Lever
Audio

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CHEVROLET MALIBU 2018 Get To Know Guide 5
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 tr

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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 MALIBU 2018 Get To Know Guide 6
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/Fue

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$CHEVROLET MALIBU 2018 Get To Know Guide 14 HYBRID OVERVIEW (IF EQUIPPED) HYBRID FEATURES The Malibu Hybrid has an electric drive unit integrated with the highly \ efficient 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine. This blending of electric and gas$

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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\
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$CHEVROLET MALIBU 2018 Get To Know Guide 15 HYBRID DISPLAYS Power Gauge – When accelerating or driving, the gauge shows the amount of power provided by the propulsion system to propel the vehicle. When coasting o\ r braking, it shows the$

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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

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$CHEVROLET MALIBU 2018 Get To Know Guide 16 ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE 1-800-CHEV-USA TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 (1-800-243-8872)As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the C\ hevro$

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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
1-800-CHEV-USA TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 (1-800-243-8872)As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the C\
hevrolet Roadside Assistance program for up to 5 years/60,000 miles, whichever oc\
curs first, at no expense to you. Chevrolet’s Roadside Assistance toll-free number i\
s staffed by a team of trained advisors who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, t\
o contact a ser-vice provider for light services (fuel delivery, jump-starts, flat ti\
re and lock-outs) or make arrangements to tow your vehicle to the nearest Chevrolet dealer for any\
repairs.
Roadside Assistance and OnStar®
If you require roadside service and have a current OnStar service plan, \
press the OnStar button and the vehicle will send your current GPS location to an OnStar \
Advisor who will speak to you, assess your problem, contact Roadside Assistance and relay\
your exact
location so you will get the help you need.
To learn more about OnStar services, press the blue OnStar button, visit onstar.com, call 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), or refer to your Owner’s Manual.
CHEVROLET OWNER CENTER
MYCHEVROLET MOBILE APP
Get to know your vehicle inside and out with the Chevrolet Owner Center.\
Check out
personalized information, including an online Owner’s Manual and help\
ful how-to videos, track your service history and warranty status, review your current OnSt\
ar Vehicle Diagnostics report (active OnStar account required) and more. Create a\
n account today at my.chevrolet.com.
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Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your ve\
hicle. Please read your Owner’s Manual for complete instructions. All information contained in this guide is ba\
sed on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to change without notice. Copyright \
2017 General Motors. All rights reserved.
We recommend always using ACDelco or genuine GM service parts.
The myChevrolet mobile app connects owners with a compatible mobile devi\
ce to a variety of vehicle information and services, such as a searchable O\
wner’s Manual, real-time fuel information, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostic informatio\
n and Roadside Assistance.
The myChevrolet mobile app also enables users to send remote commands —\
including remotely starting the vehicle and locking/unlocking the doors \
— as well as to locate the vehicle on a map and send destinations to the navigation syst\
em (vehicles must be properly equipped).
Download the mobile app from your compatible mobile device’s app stor\
e.
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