2018 CHEVROLET MALIBU fuse

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Fuses of the same amperage can
be temporarily borrowed from
another fuse location, if a fuse goes
out. Replace the fuse as soon as
possible.
There is a fuse puller in the engine
compartment fuse block. See
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
0302. It can be used to easily
remove fuses from the fuse block.
To identify and check fuses, circuit
breakers, and relays, see Engine
Compartment Fuse Block 0302 and
Instrument Panel Fuse Block 0306.Engine Compartment
Fuse Block
The engine compartment fuse block
is on the driver side of the engine
compartment.
There is a fuse puller in the engine
compartment fuse block. It can be
used to easily remove fuses from
the fuse block.
Caution
Spilling liquid on any electrical
component on the vehicle may
damage it. Always keep the
covers on any electrical
component.

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The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown.Fuses Usage
1 –
2 –
3 Antilock brake system pump
5 AC DC inverter
6 Trunk
7 Anti-theft warning siren/Horn
8 Window/Mirror/Seats
9 Electric brake boost
10 AOS/Airbag–HEV 11 DC DC battery 1
12 Rear defogger
13 Heated mirrors
14 –
15 Passive entry/Passive start
16 Front wiper
17 Passenger power seat Fuses Usage
18 Antilock brake system valve
19 Driver power seat
21 Sunroof
22 Parking lamp
23 Active headlamp leveling
24 –
26 Transmission control module/Ignition
27 Instrument panel/ body/Ignition
28 –
29 Regulated voltage control/Ventilation
30 Malfunction indicator lamp/SS
32 CVS
33 Front heated seat
34 BSM/ESS fan
35 Body control module 6/Body control
module 7 Fuses Usage
36 Fuel module
38 –
39 –
40 Steering column lock
41 –
43 Heated steering wheel
44 Active headlamp leveling
45 –
46 Engine control module/Ignition
47 –
48 Electric brake boost–HEV
49 DC DC battery 2
50 –
51 –
52 –
53 –
54 –
55 –

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FusesUsage
56 Starter motor
57 Transmission auxiliary pump
58 –
59 High-beam headlamps
60 Cooling fan
61 –
62 –
63 –
65 Air conditioning–HEV
67 –
68 –
69 Right low-beam HID headlamp
70 Left low-beam HID headlamp
72 Starter pinion
74 – Fuses
Usage
75 Engine control module main
76 Powertrain off engine
78 Horn
79 Washer pump
81 Transmission control module/Engine control
module
82 –
83 Ignition coil
84 Powertrain on engine
85 Engine control module switch 2
86 Engine control module switch 1
87 SAI reaction pump
88 Aeroshutter
89 Headlamp washer
91 – Fuses
Usage
92 Traction power inverter module/Motor
generator unit pump
93 Active headlamp leveling
95 SAI reaction solenoid
96 Fuel heater
97 –
99 Coolant pump
Relays Usage
4 AC DC inverter
20 Rear defogger
25 Front wiper control
31 Run/Crank
37 Front wiper speed
42 Transmission auxiliary pump
64 Starter motor

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RelaysUsage
66 Powertrain
71 Low-beam HID headlamps
73 Air conditioning
80 Starter pinion/Starter motor
90 SAI reaction solenoid
94 Headlamp washer
98 SAI reaction pumpInstrument Panel Fuse
Block
The instrument panel fuse block is
on the driver side of the instrument
panel. To access the fuses: 1. Pull out at the center of the right edge, and swing the cover
out and to the left.
2. Remove the cover.
To reinstall the cover, line up the
tabs on the left edge, and press the
cover into place.

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The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown.Fuses Usage
F1 Left power windows
F2 Right power windows
F3 –
F4 Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
blower Fuses Usage
F5 Body control module 2
F6 Left rear heated seat
F7 Right rear heated seat
F8 Body control module 3
F9 Engine control module/Rear battery
F10 Body control module 2 (w/ Stop/Start option) Fuses Usage
F11 –
F12 –
F13 –
F14 –
F15 Transmission control module (w/ Stop/Start
option)
F16 Amplifier
F17 Seat power lumbar
F18 OnStar
F19 –
F20 Body control module 1
F21 Body control module 4
F22 –
F23 Electric steering column lock –China
and Russia only
F24 Airbag
F25 Data link connector
F26 –
F27 AC DC inverter

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FusesUsage
F28 –
F29 Body control module 8
F30 Overhead console
F31 Steering wheel controls
F32 –
F33 Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
F34 Gateway
F35 –
F36 Wireless charger
F37 Front accessory power outlets/
Cigarette lighter –
China only
F38 OnStar
F39 Display
F40 Obstacle detection
F41 Body control module 1 (w/ Stop/Start option)
F42 Radio
CB1 – Fuses
Usage
CB2 Console accessory power outlet
Relays Usage
K1 –
K2 Retained accessory power
K3 –
K4 –
K5 –Wheels and Tires
Tires
Every new GM vehicle has
high-quality tires made by a
leading tire manufacturer. See
the warranty manual for
information regarding the tire
warranty and where to get
service. For additional
information refer to the tire
manufacturer.
{Warning
.Poorly maintained and
improperly used tires are
dangerous.
.Overloading the tires can
cause overheating as a
result of too much
flexing. There could be a
blowout and a serious
crash. See Vehicle Load
Limits 0212.
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Caution
Ignoring these steps could result
in costly damage to the vehicle
that would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Trying to start
the vehicle by pushing or pulling it
will not work, and it could damage
the vehicle.
1.5L L4 Engine Shown, 2.0L L4Engine Similar
1. Discharged Battery RemotePositive Terminal
2. Discharged Battery Remote Negative Terminal 3. Good Battery Remote
Negative Terminal
4. Good Battery Remote Positive Terminal
1.8L Hybrid L4 Engine
1. Discharged Battery Remote
Positive Terminal
2. Discharged Battery Remote Negative Terminal
3. Good Battery Remote Negative Terminal
4. Good Battery Remote Positive Terminal
The vehicle has a remote
positive (+) terminal under a trim
cover. It is under the cover of the engine compartment fuse block on
the driver side of the engine
compartment. See
Engine
Compartment Overview 0273. You
should always use this remote
positive (+) terminal.
The jump start negative ground
terminal for the discharged battery
is on the shock tower on the driver
side of the engine compartment.
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery
with a negative ground system.
Caution
If the other vehicle does not have
a 12-volt system with a negative
ground, both vehicles can be
damaged. Only use a vehicle that
has a 12-volt system with a
negative ground for jump starting.
2. Position the two vehicles so that they are not touching.
3. Set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles. Put an automatic
transmission in P (Park) or a

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To dinghy tow the vehicle from the
front with all four wheels on the
ground:1. Position the vehicle to tow and then secure it to the towing
vehicle.
2. Start the engine and place the vehicle in N (Neutral).
3. Press ENGINE START/STOP once to turn the engine off. See
Ignition Positions 0216.
4. To prevent the battery from draining while the vehicle is
being towed, remove fuses
F10 and F41 from the
instrument panel fuse block.
See Instrument Panel Fuse
Block 0306.
Remember to reinstall the fuses
once the destination has been
reached.Caution
If 105 km/h (65 mph) is exceeded
while towing the vehicle, it could
be damaged. Never exceed
105 km/h (65 mph) while towing
the vehicle.
Caution
Use of a shield mounted in front
of the vehicle grille could restrict
airflow and cause damage to the
transmission. The repairs would
not be covered by the vehicle
warranty. If using a shield, only
use one that attaches to the
towing vehicle.
Dinghy Towing (1.5L Engine
with Active Shutters RPO VRI,
1.8L Engine, 2.0L Engine)
Caution
If the vehicle is towed with all four
wheels on the ground, the drive
unit could be damaged. Repairs
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty. Do not tow the
vehicle with all four wheels on the
ground.