2019 CHEVROLET MALIBU brakes

13F Optional equipment
DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERTF — When the vehicle is in Reverse, the system warns of cross-traffic coming in either direction by displaying a red alert on \
the infotainment screen and beeps sound.
REAR PARK ASSISTF — During low-speed parking maneuvers, the system provides
“distance to object” information on the Driver Information Center.\
A beep sounds when an object is detected and 5 beeps sound when an object is very close.
To turn Rear Park Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Alert on or off, press\
the Rear Park Assist button on the center console.
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 on or off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection System\
s > Lane Change Alert.
LANE KEEP ASSIST WITH LANE DEPARTURE WARNINGF — The system may help you 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. T\
he Lane Keep Assist system does not continuously steer the vehicle; the driver needs \
to steer and be in complete control of the vehicle.
To turn on or off, press the Lane Keep Assist button on the steering wheel.
FORWARD COLLISION ALERTF — The Vehicle Ahead Indicator is green on the instru-ment cluster when a vehicle is detected and is amber when following a ve\
hicle ahead much too closely. When approaching a detected vehicle directly ahead too\
rapidly, a red alert flashes on the windshield and rapid beeps sound.
Press the Collision Alert button on the steering wheel to set the alert timing to Far, Medium, or Near. The setting is displayed on the Driver Information\
Center.
FORWARD AUTOMATIC BRAKINGF — In potential front-end imminent collision situations with detected vehicles, the brakes may be applied, if you have not alrea\
dy done so, to help reduce damage or avoid collisions at very low speeds.
To set Forward Automatic Braking and Forward Collision Alert to Alert an\
d Brake, Alert, or Off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection Systems > \
Forward Collision System.
FRONT PEDESTRIAN BRAKINGF — During daytime driving, the system detects pedestri-ans directly ahead up to a distance of approximately 131 feet and displa\
ys an amber indicator. When approaching a detected pedestrian too quickly, a red ale\
rt flashes on the windshield and rapid beeps sound. The system may prepare the brakes or a\
utomatically brake the vehicle, if you have not already done so.
To set the system to Alert and Brake, Alert, or Off, go to Settings > Ve\
hicle > Collision/ Detection Systems > Front Pedestrian Detection.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.

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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 traffic\
.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
HYBRID DISPLAYS
Power Gauge – When accelerating or driving, the Power gauge shows the amount of power provided by the propulsion system to propel the vehicle. When coasting o\
r brak-ing, it shows the amount of power provided by the regenerative braking s\
ystem or the conventional brakes to slow the vehicle. Operating the vehicle close to \
the zero power
position during acceleration and braking will result in higher efficiency.
Efficiency Gauge – The Efficiency gauge is a guide to driving in an efficient manner. Keeping the indicator in the center of the gauge indicates higher effi\
ciency.
Drive Cycle Info – This screen on the Driver Information Center (DIC) displays the dis-tance traveled and average fuel economy for the current trip. The screen\
also is shown when the vehicle is turned off, displaying the information for the compl\
eted trip.
Total Power – This DIC screen provides a numeric representation of the total power being used to propel or stop the vehicle. It shows the power being provi\
ded by the high-voltage battery or charging the high-voltage battery as well as the power provided by the engine.
EV Operation – This DIC screen displays a bar that moves from left to right as the dr\
iver requests more power from the propulsion system. While in electric vehicle (EV) mode, maintaining the bar in the green zone maximizes electric operation.
Power Flow – This display on the infotainment screen indicates the current hybrid op\
er-ating mode, the energy flow direction and the high-voltage battery cha\
rge level. The operating modes include Engine Power, Battery Power, Hybrid Power, and R\
egen Power Recovery.
Consumption History – This display on the infotainment screen shows 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