2018 CHEVROLET MALIBU Door

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Entering the Personalization
Menus
Select Settings from the
Home Page.
The following menus may be
available:
.Phone Connection (MTP Only)
. Time and Date
. Tone Settings
. Auto Volume Control
. Maximum Startup Volume
. Vehicle Settings
Phone Connection (MTP Only)
Select and the following may
display:
.
Charging Only
. Scan Music Folder Only
. Scan All Folders
Charging Only
This feature will charge a Media
Transfer Protocol (MTP) device
when connected to the USB port.
Bluetooth audio will be unavailable. Turn MENU to highlight, then press
to select.
Scan Music Folder Only
This feature will scan and index
music folders on an MTP device
when connected to the USB port.
Turn MENU to highlight, then press
to select.
Scan All Folders
This feature will scan and index all
folders on an MTP device when
connected to the USB port.
Turn MENU to highlight, then press
to select.Time and Date
Select Time and Date to adjust the
clock. See
Clock0107.
Tone Settings
Select to set the radio tone. See
“Tone Settings” under“Radio
Controls without Touchscreen” in
Operation 0167.
Auto Volume Control
This feature automatically adjusts
the radio volume based on the
speed of the vehicle.
Select the desired value.
Maximum Startup Volume
When the vehicle is started and the
radio volume is greater than this set
level, the volume is adjusted to this
level.
Select the desired value.
Vehicle Settings
Select and the following may
display:
.
Climate and Air Quality
. Comfort and Convenience
. Languages
. Lighting
. Power Door Locks
. Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
. Return to Factory Settings
. Software Information
. Valet Mode

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Select Extended Hold or
Standard Hold.
Languages
Select, then select from the
available language(s).
Lighting
Select the Lighting menu and the
following may be displayed:
.Exit Lighting
Exit Lighting
Select to set how long the exterior
lamps stay on when leaving the
vehicle and it is dark outside. See
Exit Lighting 0160.
Select the desired time.
Power Door Locks
Select and the following may
display:
. Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out
. Auto Door Unlock
. Delayed Door Lock Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out
When on, this feature will keep the
driver door from locking when the
door is open. If this feature is turned
on, the Delayed Door Lock menu
will not be available.
Select Off or On.
Auto Door Unlock
This allows selection of which of the
doors will automatically unlock when
the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
Select Off, All Doors, or Driver Door.
Delayed Door Lock
When on, this feature will delay the
locking of the doors. To override the
delay, press the power door lock
switch on the door.
Select Off or On.
Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
Select and the following may
display:
.
Remote Unlock Light Feedback
. Remote Lock Feedback
. Remote Door Unlock .
Remote Start Auto Cool Seats
. Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
. Passive Door Unlock
. Passive Door Lock
. Remote Left in Vehicle Reminder
Remote Unlock Light Feedback
When on, the exterior lamps will
flash when unlocking the vehicle
with the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter. See Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 032.
Select Off or Flash Lights.
Remote Lock Feedback
Select to set which type of feedback
is given when pressing
Qon the
RKE transmitter. See Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 032.
Select Off, Lights and Horn, Lights
Only, or Horn Only.

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Remote Door Unlock
Select to set which doors will unlock
when pressing
Kon the RKE
transmitter. See Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 032.
Select Driver Door or All Doors.
Remote Start Auto Cool Seats
If equipped and turned on, this
feature will turn the ventilated seats
on when using remote start on
warm days.
Select Off, On-Driver and
Passenger, or On-Driver.
Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
Select to enable or disable which
seat will come on when remote start
is used. See Heated and Ventilated
Front Seats 061.
Select Off, On-Driver and
Passenger, or On-Driver.
Passive Door Unlock
Select to set which doors will unlock
when the RKE transmitter is within
range and the button on the outside
driver door handle is being used to unlock the vehicle. See
Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 032.
Select Driver Door Only or All
Doors.
Passive Door Lock
This allows passive locking to be
turned on or off and selects
feedback. See Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 032.
Select Off, On, or On With Horn
Chirp.
Remote Left in Vehicle Reminder
This feature sounds an alert when
the RKE transmitter is left in the
vehicle. This menu also enables the
Remote No Longer Left in Vehicle
alert.
Select Off or On.
Return to Factory Settings
Select to return all vehicle
personalizations to the default
settings.
Select Yes or No.
Software Information
Select to view the radio software
information.
Valet Mode (If Equipped)
This will lock the infotainment
system and steering wheel controls.
It may also limit access to vehicle
storage locations, if equipped.
To enable valet mode: 1. Enter a four-digit code on the keypad.
2. Select Enter to go to the confirmation screen.
3. Re-enter the four-digit code.
Select Lock or Unlock to lock or
unlock the system. Select BACK to
go back to the previous menu.
Personalization Menu (Radio
with Touchscreen)
Settings can be made with the
ignition on and the vehicle not
moving.

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The following are all possible
personalization features. Depending
on the vehicle, some may not be
available.
{:Press to access the Home
Page Menu.
QorR: Touch to scroll through the
menus or setup items.
0: Touch to exit or return to the
previous screen or menu.
To access the menu:
1. Press
{.
2. Touch Settings.
Touch the menu item to select it.
Each of the menus is detailed in the
following information.
Settings menus and functions may
vary depending on vehicle options.
The following list of menu items may
be available:
. Time and Date
. Rear Seat Reminder
. Language
. Valet Mode .
Teen Driver
. Radio
. Vehicle
. Bluetooth
. Apple CarPlay
. Android Auto
. USB Auto Launch
. Voice
. Display
. Rear Camera
. Return to Factory Settings
. Software Information
. Wi-Fi
Time and Date
Select Time and Date to adjust the
clock. See Clock0107.
Rear Seat Reminder
This allows for a chime and a
message when the rear door has
been opened before or during
operation of the vehicle.
Select Off or On.
Language
Select, then select from the
available language(s).
Valet Mode
This will lock the infotainment
system and steering wheel controls.
It may also limit access to vehicle
storage locations, if equipped.
To enable valet mode:
1. Enter a four-digit code on the keypad.
2. Touch Enter to go to the confirmation screen.
3. Re-enter the four-digit code.
Touch Lock or Unlock to lock or
unlock the system. Touch Back to
go back to the previous menu.
Teen Driver
See “Teen Driver” under“Settings”
in the infotainment manual.
Radio
Select and the following may
display:
. Manage Favorites

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.Number of Favorites Shown
. Audible Touch Feedback
. Text Scroll
. Tone Settings
. Auto Volume
. Maximum Startup Volume
. Audio Cue
Manage Favorites
This allows favorites to be edited.
See “Manage Favorites” in“Radio
Setup” underHome Page (Radio
with Touchscreen) 0166 or
“Manage Favorites” in“Settings”
under “Radio” in the infotainment
manual.
Number of Favorites Shown
Select to set the number of favorites
to display.
Select the desired number or select
Auto and the infotainment system
will automatically adjust the number
of favorites shown.
Audible Touch Feedback
This allows Audible Touch
Feedback to be turned on or off. Select Off or On.
Text Scroll
Select to see text scroll on the
screen.
Select Off or On.
Tone Settings
Select to adjust the radio tone. See
Operation
0167.
Auto Volume
This feature adjusts the volume
based on vehicle speed and
ambient noise.
Select Off, Low, Medium-Low,
Medium, Medium-High, or High.
Maximum Startup Volume
This feature sets the maximum
startup volume. If the vehicle is
started and the volume is greater
than this level, the volume is
adjusted to this level. To set the
maximum startup volume, touch +
or −to increase or decrease. Audio Cue
If equipped, this feature adjusts the
startup and shutdown sounds. To
adjust the volume, touch + or
−to
increase or decrease.
Vehicle
Select and the following may
display:
. Climate and Air Quality
. Collision/Detection Systems
. Comfort and Convenience
. Lighting
. Power Door Locks
. Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
Climate and Air Quality
Select and the following may
display:
.Auto Fan Speed
. Auto Defog
. Auto Rear Defog
Auto Fan Speed
This feature will set the auto fan
speed.

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Auto Memory Recall
This feature automatically recalls
the current driver’s previously stored
1 or 2 button positions when the
ignition is changed from off to on or
ACC/ACCESSORY. See Memory
Seats 059.
Select Off or On.
Easy Exit Options
This feature automatically recalls
the previously stored Exit button
position when exiting the vehicle.
See Memory Seats 059.
Select Off or On.
Chime Volume
This allows the selection of the
chime volume level.
Touch + or −to adjust the volume.
Reverse Tilt Mirror
When on, driver, passenger, or both
driver and passenger outside
mirrors will tilt downward when the
vehicle is shifted to R (Reverse) to
improve visibility of the ground near
the rear wheels. They will return to
their previous driving position when the vehicle is shifted out of
R (Reverse) or the engine is turned
off. See
Reverse Tilt Mirrors 049.
Select Off, On - Driver and
Passenger, On - Driver, or On -
Passenger.
Extended Hill Start Assist
This allows the duration of the Hill
Start Assist to be changed.
Select Extended Hold or
Standard Hold.
Lighting
Select and the following may
display:
. Vehicle Locator Lights
. Exit Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights
This feature will flash the exterior
lamps and allows the headlamps,
parking lamps, taillamps, and most
of the interior lamps to turn on
briefly when
Kon the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is
pressed to locate the vehicle.
Select Off or On. Exit Lighting
This allows the selection of how
long the exterior lamps stay on
when leaving the vehicle when it is
dark outside.
Select Off, 30 Seconds, 60
Seconds, or 120 Seconds.
Power Door Locks
Select and the following may
display:
.
Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out
. Auto Door Unlock
. Delayed Door Lock
Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out
When on, this feature will keep the
driver door from locking when the
door is open. If this feature is turned
on, the Delayed Door Lock menu
will not be available.
Select Off or On.
Auto Door Unlock
This allows selection of which of the
doors will automatically unlock when
the vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
Select Off, All Doors, or Driver Door.

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Delayed Door Lock
When on, this feature will delay the
locking of the doors. To override the
delay, press the power door lock
switch on the door.
Select Off or On.
Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
Select and the following may
display:
.Remote Unlock Light Feedback
. Remote Lock Feedback
. Remote Door Unlock
. Remote Start Auto Cool Seats
. Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
. Passive Door Unlock
. Passive Door Lock
. Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
Remote Unlock Light Feedback
When on, the exterior lamps will
flash when unlocking the vehicle
with the RKE transmitter.
Select Off or Flash Lights. Remote Lock Feedback
This allows selection of what type of
feedback is given when locking the
vehicle with the RKE transmitter.
Select Off, Lights and Horn, Lights
Only, or Horn Only.
Remote Door Unlock
This allows selection of which doors
will unlock when pressing
Kon the
RKE transmitter.
Select All Doors or Driver Door.
Remote Start Auto Cool Seats
If equipped and turned on, this
feature will turn the ventilated seats
on when using remote start on
warm days.
Select Off, On-Driver and
Passenger, or On-Driver.
Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
If equipped and turned on, this
feature will turn the heated seats on
when using remote start on
cold days.
Select Off, On-Driver and
Passenger, or On-Driver. Passive Door Unlock
Select to set which doors will unlock
when the RKE transmitter is within
range and the button on the outside
driver door handle is being used to
unlock the vehicle. See
Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 032.
Select All Doors or Driver Door.
Passive Door Lock
This allows passive locking to be
turned on or off and selects
feedback. See Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 032.
Select Off, On with Horn
Chirp, or On.
Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
This feature sounds an alert when
the RKE transmitter is left in the
vehicle. This menu also enables the
Remote No Longer Left in Vehicle
alert.
Select Off or On.

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Rear Park Assist Symbols
Select to turn Off or On. See
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing0243.
Return to Factory Settings
Select and the following may
display:
.
Restore Vehicle Settings
. Clear All Private Data
. Restore Radio Settings
Restore Vehicle Settings
This allows vehicle settings to be
restored.
Select Restore or Cancel.
Clear All Private Data
This allows all private information to
be deleted from the vehicle.
Select Delete or Cancel.
Restore Radio Settings
This allows radio settings to be
restored.
Select Restore or Cancel.
Software Information
Select to view the infotainment
system current software information.
Wi-Fi
Select and the following may
display:
. Wi-Fi
. Manage Wi-Fi Networks
Wi-Fi
This feature allows Wi-Fi networks
to be turned off or on.
Select Off or On.
Manage Wi-Fi Networks
Select to manage Wi-Fi networks.
Wi-Fi must be on for this feature to
be accessed.
Universal Remote
System
See Radio Frequency Statement
0 385.
Universal Remote System
Programming
If equipped, these buttons are in the
overhead console.
This system can replace up to three
remote control transmitters used to
activate devices such as garage
door openers, security systems, and
home automation devices. These