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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, Navigation, Phone, 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 Bluetooth Voice Recognition/Siri Eyes Free 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 your Infotainment System Manual.
Up-level DIC shown
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INFOTAINMENT SYSTEMF
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.
3. After the prompt, say what you want it to do using natural speech. Examp\
les: “Call Amanda” or “Tune to 99.5 FM.” Say “Help” for assistance.
APPS
In-vehicle apps — connecting to music, news, weather, travel informat\
ion, sports, enter-tainment and more — are available for download to the infotainment sy\
stem through the Apps icon on the Home page. Downloading and using the apps requires inte\
rnet connec-tivity and may require a data plan, accessed through the vehicle’s 4G\
LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, if active, or a mobile device hotspot.
APPLE CARPLAY
Apple CarPlay capability is available through a compatible smartphone us\
ing the Apple CarPlay icon on the Home page of the infotainment system. No app is requ\
ired.
1. Connect your compatible phone by plugging the Lightning cable into a USB\
data port. Use your device’s factory-provided Lightning cable. Aftermarket cable\
s may not work.
2. The Apple CarPlay icon will illuminate. Touch the Apple CarPlay icon to \
have your apps displayed.
ANDROID AUTO
Android Auto capability is available through a compatible smartphone usi\
ng the Android Auto icon on the Home page of the infotainment system.
1. Download the Android Auto app to your phone from the Google Play Store.
2. Connect your compatible phone by plugging the phone USB cable into a USB\
data port. Use your device’s factory-provided USB cable. Aftermarket cables may \
not work.
3. The Android Auto icon will illuminate. Touch the Android Auto icon to ha\
ve your apps displayed.
PORTABLE AUDIO DEVICES
An iPod®, iPhone®, MP3 Player, a USB flash drive or a portable USB hard drive can be connected to a USB data port located at the front of the center console.
Touch the Audio icon and then touch USB from the sources list or touch More to view the USB option.
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. To use voice recognition, press the
Push to Talk button; after the prompt, say “Pair phone,” or use the Phone button or touch the Phone icon and then select Connect Phones > Add Phone.
2. Start the pairing process on the phone. From your phone’s Bluetooth settings, select the name shown on the infotain-ment screen.
3. Follow the pairing instructions.
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.
SECONDARY PHONE
A secondary phone can be paired to the Bluetooth system. The system conn\
ects to the phone that is set to First to Connect. The secondary phone can only rece\
ive calls.
To set the first and secondary phones, go to Settings > System > Phone\
s and select the Information icon next to the phone name.
STREAMING AUDIO
With a paired device connected via Bluetooth, select the Audio icon and \
then touch Bluetooth from the sources list or touch More to view the Bluetooth opti\
on.
See your Infotainment System Manual.
F Optional equipment
4G LTE WI-FI® HOTSPOT
With the vehicle’s available 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, up to 7 devices (\
smartphones, tablets and laptops) can be connected to high-speed internet.
To retrieve the SSID and password for the hotspot, select the Wi-Fi Hots\
pot icon or go to Settings > System > Wi-Fi Hotspot.
Note: For more information on use and system limitations, visit my.chevrolet.com/learn.
See your Infotainment System Manual.
10F Optional equipment
Some vehicle features can be customized using the Settings menus and the infotain-ment screen icons. The Settings menus include System, Apps, and Vehicle.
1. Select Settings on the Home page.
2. Select the desired menu tab.
3. Select the desired feature and setting.
4. Press to exit each menu.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner’s Manual.
VEHICLE CUSTOMIZATION
The Wireless Charging system for smartphones is located in a pocket belo\
w 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 smartphone in the pocket with the screen facing the rear of the vehicle.
4. The symbol will display on the
infotainment screen when the smart-phone 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 seat belts. It also provides audible a\
nd visual warnings when the vehicle is traveling over predetermined speeds. An in-vehicle R\
eport Card is produced at the end of every driving cycle with data about driving behav\
ior.
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 > Vehicle > Teen Driver\
.
See your Infotainment System 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 CONTROL-ADVANCEDF
The system enhances regular cruise control to maintain a following gap —\
the time between your vehicle and a vehicle detected directly ahead — by accel\
erating or braking automatically while you continue to steer.
Press the Following Gap button to select a gap setting of Far, Medium or Near. This is also the Forward Collision AlertF setting.
Press and hold the Cancel button to switch between regular Cruise Control and Adaptive Cruise Control-Advanced.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
CRUISE CONTROL
DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
Safety or driver assistance features are no substitute for the driver’\
s responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. The driver should remain attentive to traffic, surroundings and road conditions at all times. Read your Owner’s Manual for important feature limitations and information.
REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERTF — When the vehicle is in Reverse, the system warns of cross-traffic approaching in either direction by displaying a red tria\
ngle with directional arrow 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.
F Optional equipment
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DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
REAR VISION CAMERA — When the vehicle is in Reverse, a view of the area behind the vehicle displays on the infotainment screen. Vehicle speed must be below\
8 mph.
TRACTION CONTROL — The full-time traction control system limits wheelspin in diffic\
ult driving conditions. The system turns on automatically every time the veh\
icle is started. Turn off traction control if the vehicle is stuck and rocking the vehicl\
e is required.
To turn traction control on or off, press the Traction Control 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.
ENHANCED AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKINGF — In detected potential imminent
collision situations with vehicles directly ahead, the system can provid\
e alerts and enhance driver braking or apply the brakes, if you have not already done\
so, to help reduce the severity or help avoid collisions at very low speeds.
To set Enhanced Automatic Emergency Braking and Forward Collision Alert \
to Alert and Brake, Alert, or Off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detection\
Systems > Forward Collision System.
FRONT PEDESTRIAN BRAKINGF — During daytime driving, the system can detect
pedestrians directly ahead up to a distance of approximately 131 feet an\
d displays 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 enhanc\
e driver
braking or automatically 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 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 battery or\
to warm the cabin.
In temperatures below 32°F/0°C, the engine start will be delayed w\
hile the hybrid system is initializing. The “Initializing – Wait To Shift” message wil\
l be displayed on the Driver Information Center. Wait to shift the vehicle from Park until the messag\
e 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.
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 traffi\
c.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
HYBRID DISPLAYS
Power Gauge – When accelerating or driving, the Power gauge on the instrument
cluster shows the amount of power provided by the propulsion system to propel the vehicle. When coasting or braking, it shows the amount of power provided\
by the
regenerative braking system or the conventional brakes to slow the vehic\
le. Operating the vehicle close to the zero power position during acceleration and braking will result in higher efficiency.
Efficiency Gauge – The Efficiency gauge on the instrument cluster is a guide to driving in an efficient manner. Keeping the indicator in the center of the gau\
ge indicates higher efficiency.
Drive Cycle Info – This screen on the Driver Information Center (DIC) displays the d\
is-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 th\
e driver 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 hybri\
d
operating mode, the energy flow direction and the high-voltage battery\
charge 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