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Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-
14584249) - 2021 - CRC - 11/9/20
Connected Services 337
PressQ, then ask the Advisor to download
directions to the vehicle’s navigation system,
if equipped. After the call ends, the
navigation screen will provide prompts to
begin driving directions. Routes that are sent
to the navigation screen can only be
canceled through the navigation system.
See www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca
(Canada).
Connections
The following services help with staying
connected.
For coverage maps, see www.onstar.com
(U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada).
Ensuring Security
.Change the default passwords for the
Wi-Fi hotspot and myChevrolet mobile
application. Make these passwords
different from each other and use a
combination of letters and numbers to
increase the security.
.Change the default name of the SSID
(Service Set Identifier). This is your
network’s name that is visible to other
wireless devices. Choose a unique name
and avoid family names or vehicle
descriptions. Wi-Fi Hotspot (If Equipped)
The vehicle may have a built-in Wi-Fi
hotspot that provides access to the Internet
and web content at 4G LTE speed. Up to
seven mobile devices can be connected.
A data plan is required. Use the in-vehicle
controls only when it is safe to do so.
1. To retrieve Wi-Fi hotspot information, press
=to open the OnStar app on the
infotainment display, then select Wi-Fi
Hotspot. On some vehicles, touch Wi-Fi
or Wi-Fi Settings on the screen.
2. The Wi-Fi settings will display the Wi-Fi hotspot name (SSID), password, and on
some vehicles, the connection type (no
Internet connection, 3G, 4G, 4G LTE), and
signal quality (poor, good, excellent). The
LTE icon shows connection to Wi-Fi. It is
possible that the icon may not illuminate
even though the vehicle has an active
connection.
3. To change the SSID or password, press
Qor call 1-888-4ONSTAR to connect
with an Advisor. On some 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.

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IndexA
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Adaptive Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Additional InformationOnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Additional Maintenance and Care . . . . . . . . 309
Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Agreements Trademarks and License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164, 166
Air Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . 170
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Airbag System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
How Does an Airbag Restrain? . . . . . . . . . . 48
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . . 48
What Will You See after an AirbagInflates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . 47
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Airbags
Adding Equipment to the Vehicle . . . . . . . 53
Passenger Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . 53
System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Alarm
Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Alert Lane Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Antenna Backglass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Appearance Care Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . . 146
Armrest Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Assistance Program, Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . . . . . . . 209
Assistance Systems for Parking and
Backing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205

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Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Map Data Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
MediaAvoiding Untrusted Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Memory Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Messages
Engine Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Vehicle Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Mirrors Automatic Dimming Rearview . . . . . . . . . . 22
Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Folding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Manual Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Tilt in Reverse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Mirrors, Interior Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Monitor System, Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Multi-band Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
N
Navigation Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Navigation (cont'd)
Using the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Navigation Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Net, Convenience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182
O
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Oil
Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Older Children, Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Online Owner Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330
OnStar Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . 332
OnStar Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
OnStar Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
OnStar Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
OnStar System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124, 134
Outlets Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Overheating, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .241
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
P
ParkShifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Parking
Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
Brake and P (Park) MechanismCheck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Extended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Parking or Backing Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . 86
Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . . . 170
Passenger Sensing System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Perchlorate Materials Requirements, California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Personalization Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Phone Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . 146
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141, 142
Port USB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Positioning Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135