2020 CHEVROLET MALIBU key

Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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296 Vehicle Care
Caution (Continued)
dust and ice. Always wash the
chrome with soap and water after
exposure.
Caution
To avoid surface damage on
wheels and wheel trim, do not
use strong soaps, chemicals,
abrasive polishes, cleaners,
or brushes. Use only GM
approved cleaners. Do not drive
the vehicle through an automatic
car wash that uses silicon carbide
tire/wheel cleaning brushes.
Damage could occur and the
repairs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty.
Brake System
Visually inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding,
leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect
disc brake pads for wear and rotorsfor surface condition. Inspect drum
brake linings/shoes for wear or
cracks. Inspect all other brake parts.
Steering, Suspension, and
Chassis Components
Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of wear at
least once a year.
Inspect power steering for proper
attachment, connections, binding,
leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
Visually check constant velocity joint
boots and axle seals for leaks.
Body Component Lubrication
Lubricate all key lock cylinders,
hood hinges, decklid hinges, steel
fuel door hinge, unless the
components are plastic. Applying
silicone grease on weatherstrips
with a clean cloth will make them
last longer, seal better, and not stick
or squeak.
Underbody Maintenance
At least twice a year, spring and fall,
use plain water to flush any
corrosive materials from the
underbody. Take care to thoroughly
clean any areas where mud and
other debris can collect.
Do not directly power wash the
transfer case and/or front/rear axle
output seals. High pressure water
can overcome the seals and
contaminate the fluid. Contaminated
fluid will decrease the life of the
transfer case and/or axles and
should be replaced.
Sheet Metal Damage
If the vehicle is damaged and
requires sheet metal repair or
replacement, make sure the body
repair shop applies anti-corrosion
material to parts repaired or
replaced to restore corrosion
protection.
Original manufacturer replacement
parts will provide the corrosion
protection while maintaining the
vehicle warranty.

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Service and Maintenance 313
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission (2.0L Engine) DEXRON-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.
Automatic Transmission (1.5L Engine) Continuously Variable Ratio Transmission (CVT) Fluid. (GM Part No. 19355873, in Canada 19355874).
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant.
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity
grade. ACDelco dexos1 full synthetic is recommended. See Engine Oil
0 219.
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in
Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2 Category
LB or GC-LB.
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19353126, in Canada 19353127).
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or equivalent.
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.

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336 OnStar
Press=to:
. Open the OnStar app on the
infotainment display. See the
infotainment manual for
information on how to use the
OnStar app.
Or
. Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn
Navigation voice commands.
. Obtain and customize the Wi-Fi
hotspot name or SSID and
password, if equipped.
Press
Qto connect to an
Advisor to:
. Verify account information or
update contact information.
. Get driving directions.
. Receive a Diagnostic check of
the vehicle's key operating
systems.
. Receive Roadside Assistance.
. Manage Wi-Fi Settings,
if equipped. Press
>to get a priority connection
to an OnStar Advisor available 24/
7 to:
. Get help for an emergency.
. Be a Good Samaritan or
respond to an AMBER Alert.
. Get assistance in severe
weather or other crisis situations
and find evacuation routes.OnStar Services
Emergency
Emergency Services require an
active safety and security plan. With
Automatic Crash Response, built-in
sensors can automatically alert a
specially trained OnStar Advisor
who is immediately connected in to
the vehicle to help.
Press
>for a priority connection to
an OnStar Advisor who can contact
emergency service providers, direct
them to your exact location, and
relay important information.
With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially
trained Advisors are available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to
provide a central point of contact,
assistance, and information during a
crisis.
With Roadside Assistance, Advisors
can locate a nearby service provider
to help with a flat tire, a battery
jump, or an empty gas tank.

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vehicles, the SSID and
password can be changed in
the Wi-Fi Hotspot menu.
After initial set-up, your vehicle’s
Wi-Fi hotspot will connect
automatically to your mobile
devices. Manage data usage by
turning Wi-Fi on or off on your
mobile device, using the
myChevrolet mobile app, or by
contacting an OnStar Advisor. On
some vehicles, Wi-Fi can also be
managed from the Wi-Fi
Hotspot menu.
MyChevrolet Mobile App (If
Available)
Download the myChevrolet mobile
app to compatible Apple and
Android smartphones. Chevrolet
users can access the following
services from a smartphone:
. Remotely start/stop the vehicle,
if factory-equipped.
. Lock/unlock doors, if equipped
with automatic locks.
. Activate the horn and lamps. .
Check the vehicle’s fuel level, oil
life, or tire pressure,
if factory-equipped with the Tire
Pressure Monitor System.
. Send destinations to the vehicle.
. Locate the vehicle on a map
(U.S. market only).
. Turn the vehicle's Wi-Fi hotspot
on/off, manage settings, and
monitor data consumption,
if equipped.
. Locate a dealer and schedule
service.
. Request roadside assistance.
. Set a parking reminder with pin
drop, take a photo, make a note,
and set a timer.
. Connect with Chevrolet on social
media.
Features are subject to change. For
myChevrolet mobile app information
and compatibility, see
my.chevrolet.com.
An active OnStar or connected
service plan may be required.
A compatible device, factory-installed remote start, and
power locks are required. Data rates
apply. See www.onstar.com for
details and system limitations.
Remote Services
Contact an OnStar Advisor to
unlock the doors or sound the horn
and flash the lamps.
Marketplace
OnStar Advisors can provide offers
from restaurants and retailers on
your route, help locate hotels,
or book a room. These services
vary by market.
Diagnostics
By monitoring and reporting on the
vehicle's key systems, OnStar
Advanced Diagnostics, if equipped,
provides a way to keep up on
maintenance. Capabilities vary by
model. See www.onstar.com for
details and system limitations.
Features are subject to change. For
updates on feature capabilities, see
my.chevrolet.com. Message and
data rates may apply.

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Index 351
I
Ignition Positions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
IndicatorPedestrian Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Vehicle Ahead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Infants and Young Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Information Publication Ordering . . . . . . . . . . 329
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . 96, 97
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . . 5
Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . 28
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
J
Jump Starting - North America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
K
Keyless Entry
Remote (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . 8
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
L
Labeling, Tire Sidewall . . . . . . . . . . 252 Lamps
Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Daytime Running (DRL) . . . . . . 127
Dome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Exterior Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Exterior Lamps OffReminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
License Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Malfunction Indicator (Check Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . . 194
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . . 196
Lane Keep Assist Light . . . . . . . . . 108
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
LATCH System Replacing Parts after aCrash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
LED Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Lighting Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Illumination Control . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Lighting (cont'd)
LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Lights Airbag Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Antilock Brake System
(ABS) Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Brake System Warning . . . . . . . 106
Charging System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Check Engine (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Door Ajar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . 106
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning . . . . . . . .110
Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . .110
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
High-Beam On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 127
Lane Keep Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Low Fuel Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Seat Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . . . 102
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Service Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
StabiliTrak OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

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Index 353
ParkingBrake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . 235
Extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . 162
Parking or Backing
Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . 183
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Passenger Compartment Air
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . 59
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . . . 108
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California . . . . . . 213
Personalization Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Power Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Protection, Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Retained Accessory (RAP) . . . 160
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Pregnancy, Using Seat Belts . . . . 51 Privacy
Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . . . 331
Program Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . 326
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Proposition 65 Warning,
California . . . . . . . . . . . .213, 232, 286,
Back Cover
Publication Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
R
Radio Frequency Statement . . . . 329
Reading Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Rear Seat Armrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . 183
Rearview Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Automatic Dimming . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198, 199
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Records Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 Recreational Vehicle Towing . . . . 289
Reimbursement Program,
GM Mobility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Replacement Parts Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Replacing Airbag System . . . . . . . . 65
Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Replacing Seat Belt System Parts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Reporting Safety Defects Canadian Government . . . . . . . . 331
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
Restraints Where to Put . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Reverse Tilt Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Roads Driving, Wet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323