2022 CHEVROLET MALIBU light

Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-
14584249) - 2021 - CRC - 11/9/20
Infotainment System 117
Direct Tune display. Directly enter a station
or channel using the keypad. When a new
station or channel is entered, the
information about that station or channel
displays on the right side. This information
will update with each new valid frequency.
Touch
Hto save the station or channel as
a favorite.
The keypad will gray out entries that do not
contribute to a valid frequency and will
automatically place a decimal point within
the frequency number.
Touch (X) to delete one number at a time.
Touch and hold (X) to delete all numbers.
A valid AM or FM station will automatically
tune to the new frequency but not close the
Direct Tune display. When listening to SXM
(if equipped), touch Go after entering the
channel. Touch the Back icon on the
infotainment display or touch
zto exit out
of Direct Tune.
The tune arrows on the right side of the
Direct Tune display will tune through the
complete station or channel list one station
step at a time per touch. A touch and hold
advances through stations or channels
quickly. If equipped, HD Radio multicast stations
cannot be tuned directly through the Direct
Tune feature. Only the analog or
HD1 station can use that feature. Use the
display arrows to adjust to the multicast
stations.
AM, FM, and SXM Categories
From the AM stations, if equipped with HD
Radio, FM, or SXM (if equipped) display,
touch Categories at the top of the Browse
menu to access the categories list. The list
contains names associated with the AM or
FM stations, or SXM channels. Touch a
category name to display a list of stations
or channels for that category. Touching a
station or channel from the list will tune the
radio to that station or channel.
Storing Radio Station Presets
Favorites show in the area at the top of the
display.
AM, FM, SXM (if equipped), and HD Radio
Stations (if equipped) :
Press and hold a
preset to store the current station or
channel as a favorite. Touch a saved favorite
to recall a favorite station or channel.
Favorites can also be stored by touching
H
in a station or channel list. This will
highlight indicating that it is now saved as a
favorite.
The number of favorites displayed is
automatically adjusted by default, but can
be manually adjusted in Settings in the
System tab under Favorites and then Set
Number of Audio Favorites. It can also be
adjusted in Settings in the Apps tab under
Audio and then Set Number of Audio
Favorites.
HD Radio Technology
If equipped, HD Radio is a free service with
features such as digital quality sound, more
stations available on a single frequency such
as HD2 and HD3, and display information
such as artist and song title.

Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-
14584249) - 2021 - CRC - 11/9/20
126 Infotainment System
.Avoid on Route (if a route has been set)
Touch Settings to view Map and Navigation
Settings. The following may display:
.Destination Card Preferences
.Map Preferences
.Route Preferences
.Navigation Voice Control
.Traffic Preferences
.Alert Preferences
.Fuel Grade Preferences
.Manage History
.Predictive Navigation: See “Predictive
Navigation (If Equipped)” previously in
this section.
.About
To exit a list, touch
zin the top right
corner to return to the main map view.
Make sure to set up preferences before
setting a destination and starting active
guidance.
Map Preferences
Touch to choose between basic map feature
configurations: Map Colors
.Auto
–Touch to automatically change
modes based on lighting conditions.
.Day (Light)
.Night (Dark)
3D Landmark (Default is On) : Touch On or
Off. When turned on, the system will
display all 3D Landmarks on the map
depending on the zoom level.
3D Building (Default is Off) : Touch On or
Off. When turned on, the system will
display all of the possible 3D building shapes
on the map depending on the zoom level.
Show Terrain in 3D (Default is Off) :
If equipped, touch On or Off. When turned
on, the system will display terrain
information on the map in 3D view.
Auto-Zoom (Default is On) : Touch On or
Off. When turned on, the system will
automatically adjust the zoom level when
the vehicle is approaching a turn. After the
turn is completed, the system automatically
brings the zoom back to the originally set
level. If the vehicle is approaching a turn
with the next turn occurring shortly after,
the Auto-Zoom will remain on until both
turns are completed. Route Preferences
Touch to access the Route Preferences. The
choices are:
.Preferred Route
–Choose from two
different route options: Fastest or
Eco-Friendly.
‐ Fastest would be the route with the
shortest drive time.
‐ Eco-Friendly would be the most
fuel-efficient route.
.Avoid on Current Route –Choose any of
the road features to avoid while on route:
‐ Highways
‐ Unpaved Roads
‐ Ferries
‐ Carpool Lanes
‐ Toll Roads
‐ Tunnels
‐ Country Borders
Navigation Voice Control
Touch to access the voice control setting
display.
.Navigation Volume –To adjust the
volume level, touch the up and down
arrows. If the voice guidance prompt is

Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-
14584249) - 2021 - CRC - 11/9/20
128 Infotainment System
.The SD card has been removed from the
slot:“SD card has been removed.
(Error Code).”
Touch Continue to resume after the
initialization error message. For the other
messages, touch OK to return to the
Home Page.
Navigation Symbols
Following are the most common symbols
that may appear in the Nav application.
This indicates the vehicle’s current location
and direction on the map.
This is the vehicle’s current location icon
during inactive guidance mode. Once a user
profile is created, the current location icon
can be customized.
This icon indicates the vehicle’s current
location and direction on the map.
The destination pin marks the location of
the final destination. Touch the pin to view
the destination address or to add it or
remove it from the Favorites list. Hide the
information by touching the pin one more
time. It will automatically time out if no
action is taken.
If equipped, smart Points of Interest (POIs)
are places of interest for parking and gas
stations.
The progress bar provides an overview of
the route progress and may show traffic and
incidents along the way. As the route
proceeds, the vehicle icon moves up the bar.
Touch the icon to zoom out on the map and
view the entire route. Touch it again to
return to the previous view.
View the drive time by touching the
estimated time of arrival (ETA).
Current Location
When the vehicle is parked and not in a
Navigation session, the user icon is centered
on the map view, highlighting the current
location.

Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-
14584249) - 2021 - CRC - 11/9/20
Infotainment System 129
Destination
Receiving Destination Directions from
Different Sources
Destinations can be received or transferred
from different sources to the Nav application
for route guidance. If equipped, some of
these sources may include:
.Navigation from search results.
.OnStar Advisor destination download.
.An address from the Contacts list.
.An application on the smartphone that
can send destinations to the vehicle.
.An application downloaded to the vehicle
such as OnStar Services that can send
destinations to the navigation system.
Waypoints
Add up to five waypoints, which are
additional destinations, along the route. To
add an additional stop or waypoint:1. From active guidance, touch
}.
2. Search for the destination using One-Box, Voice search, or the Quick Category
icons.
3. Choose search results Along Route, Nearby, or Near Destination. 4. Choose the desired waypoint and touch
Add to Trip or replace the current
destination by touching New Destination.
Route options are not available for
waypoints.
Arriving at a Waypoint
When approaching a waypoint, the system
will display a Destination Arrival view. To
continue on to the next destination touch
the Drive to message on the infotainment
display.
If the vehicle passes the waypoint or gets
out of the current route, the system will
automatically reroute back to this waypoint.
At the same time, it will show a Drive to
icon along with the next waypoint address
so the current waypoint can be skipped and
guidance can resume to the next waypoint
or destination.
Editing a Waypoint
When waypoints are added during active
guidance, the system allows a stop to be
deleted or the order to be changed. To edit
a waypoint:
1. Touch
A. 2. Touch Edit Destinations.
.Modify destination order by touching
and holding the arrow until it is
highlighted. Drag to move the
waypoint up or down the list.
.Delete a waypoint by touchingY.
A pop-up will appear to confirm
waypoint removal. Once the request
is confirmed, the system will remove
the address from the destinations list.
Touch
zon the top right corner so
the system can recalculate the route.
If there is only one address in the
destinations list, the system will
disable the move and delete
functions. The system will not allow
the final destination to be deleted.
Map Information
Road network attributes are contained in the
map database for map information.
Attributes include information such as street
names, street addresses, and turn
restrictions. A detailed area includes all
major highways, service roads, and
residential roads. The detailed areas include
Places of Interest (POIs) such as restaurants,

Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-
14584249) - 2021 - CRC - 11/9/20
Infotainment System 155
.The gap setting for the Forward Collision
Alert and Adaptive Cruise Control,
if equipped, cannot be changed.
.When trying to change a safety feature
that is not configurable in Teen Driver,
the DIC displays a message indicating
that Teen Driver is active and the action
is not available.
.Super Cruise, if equipped, is not available.
.Enhanced Low Fuel Warning (if equipped)
–When the vehicle is low on fuel, the
low fuel light on the instrument cluster
flashes and the DIC low fuel warning
cannot be dismissed.
.Do not tow a trailer.
Report Card
The vehicle owner must secure the driver’s
consent to record certain vehicle data when
the vehicle is driven with a registered Teen
Driver key. There is one Report Card per
vehicle. Data is only recorded when a
registered Teen Driver key is used to
operate the vehicle.
The Report Card data is collected from the
time Teen Driver is activated or the last
time the Report Card was reset. The
following items may be recorded:
.Distance Driven –the total distance
driven.
.Maximum Speed –the maximum vehicle
speed detected.
.Overspeed Warnings –the number of
times the speed warning setting was
exceeded.
.Wide Open Throttle –the number of
times the accelerator pedal was pressed
nearly all the way down.
.Forward Collision Alerts –the number of
times the driver was notified when
approaching a vehicle ahead too quickly
and at potential risk for a crash.
.Forward Automatic Braking, also called
Automatic Emergency Braking (if
equipped) –the number of times the
vehicle detected that a forward collision
was imminent and applied the brakes.
.Reverse Automatic Braking (if equipped) –
the number of times the vehicle detected
that a rearward collision was imminent
and applied the brakes.
.Traction Control –the number of times
the Traction Control System activated to
reduce wheel spin or loss of traction.
.Stability Control –the number of events
which required the use of electronic
stability control.
.Antilock Braking System Active –The
number of Antilock Brake System
activations.
.Tailgating Alerts –the number of times
the driver was alerted for following a
vehicle ahead too closely.
Report Card Data
Cumulative Data is saved for all trips until
the Report Card is reset or until the
maximum count is exceeded. If the
maximum count is exceeded for a Report
Card line item, that item will no longer be
updated in the Report Card until it is reset.
Each item will report a maximum of
1,000 counts. The distance driven will report
a maximum of 64,374 km (40,000 mi).
To delete Report Card data, do one of the
following:
.From the Report Card display, touch
Reset.
.Touch Clear All Teen Keys and PIN from
the Teen Driver menu. This will also
unregister any Teen Driver keys and
delete the PIN.
Forgotten PIN
See your dealer to reset the PIN.

Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-
14584249) - 2021 - CRC - 11/9/20
164 Climate Controls
Climate Controls
Climate Control Systems
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Dual Automatic Climate ControlSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Air Vents
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Maintenance
Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . 170
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Climate Control Systems
The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system.
1. Fan Control
2. MAX Defrost
3. A/C (Air Conditioning)
4. TEMP (Temperature Control)
5. Recirculation
6. Air Delivery Mode Controls
7. Rear Window Defogger
TEMP : Turn the knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or decrease the
temperature setting.^: Turn the knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or decrease the
fan speed or turn the fan off. The fan speed
appears in the display screen.
Air Delivery Mode Controls : Press the air
delivery mode buttons to change the
direction of the airflow. The indicator light
in the selected button will turn on. The
current mode appears in the display screen.
To change the current mode, select one or
more of the following modes:

Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-
14584249) - 2021 - CRC - 11/9/20
Climate Controls 165
0:Clears the windows of fog or moisture.
Air is directed to the windshield.
{: Air is directed to the instrument
panel outlets.
z: Air is directed to the floor outlets.
0MAX : Air is directed to the windshield
and the fan runs at a higher speed. This
mode overrides the previous mode selected
and clears fog or frost from the windshield
more quickly. When the button is pressed
again, the system returns to the previous
mode setting and fan speed. The current
mode setting and fan speed appear in the
display screen.
For best results, clear all snow and ice from
the windshield before defrosting.
A/C : Press to turn the air conditioning
system on or off. This status appears in the
display screen. If the fan control is turned
off or the outside temperature falls below
freezing, the air conditioner will not run.
@: Press to turn on recirculation. An
indicator light comes on and the status
appears in the display screen. Air is
recirculated to quickly cool the inside of the
vehicle or to reduce the entry of outside air
and odors. Ionizer :
If equipped, this feature helps to
clean the air inside the vehicle and remove
contaminants such as pollen, odors, and
dust. If the climate control system is on and
the ionizer is enabled, the ionizer status
indicator will be lit on the climate control
display. To turn the ionizer on or off, see
“Climate and Air Quality” underVehicle
Personalization 0100.
Rear Window Defogger
K:Press to turn the rear window defogger
on or off. An indicator light on the button
comes on to show that the rear window
defogger is on. The defogger turns off when
the ignition is turned to off or to ACC/
ACCESSORY.
The upper lines on the rear window are
antenna grids and are not intended to
defrost the glass.
The rear window defogger can be set to
automatic operation. See “Climate and Air
Quality” underVehicle Personalization 0100.
When Auto Rear Defog is selected, the rear
window defogger turns on automatically
when the interior temperature is cold and
the outside temperature is about 7 °C (44 °F)
and below. The auto rear defogger turns off
automatically. If the vehicle is equipped with heated
outside mirrors, they turn on when the rear
window defogger button is on and help to
clear fog or frost from the surface of the
mirror. See
Heated Mirrors 022.
Caution
Do not try to clear frost or other material
from the inside of the front windshield
and rear window with a razor blade or
anything else that is sharp. This may
damage the rear window defogger grid
and affect the radio's ability to pick up
stations clearly. The repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Remote Start Climate Control Operation :
If equipped with remote start, the climate
control system may run when the vehicle is
started remotely. The system will determine
the best mode and temperature setting for
operation. Once the vehicle is started with
the Engine Start/Stop button, the climate
control system will begin to operate at the
last customer selected operating mode and
temperature. If equipped with heated or
ventilated seats, they may come on
during a remote start. See Remote Vehicle
Start 013 and
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats 034.

Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-
14584249) - 2021 - CRC - 11/9/20
Climate Controls 167
The fan, air delivery mode, air conditioning,
driver and passenger temperatures, and Sync
settings can be controlled by touching
CLIMATE on the infotainment Home Page or
the climate button in the climate control
display application tray. A selection can then
be made on the front climate control page
displayed. See the infotainment manual.
Climate Control Status Display
The climate control status display appears
briefly when the center stack climate
controls are adjusted.Automatic Operation
The system automatically controls the fan
speed, air delivery, air conditioning, and
recirculation in order to heat or cool the
vehicle to the desired temperature.
When AUTO is lit, all four functions operate
automatically. Each function can also be
manually set and the selected setting is
displayed. Functions not manually set will
continue to be automatically controlled,
even if the AUTO indicator is not lit.
For automatic operation:
1. Press AUTO.
2. Set the temperature. Allow the system time to stabilize. Adjust the temperature
as needed for best comfort.
To improve fuel efficiency and to cool the
vehicle faster with A/C on, the system will
automatically turn on recirculation in warm
weather. The recirculation light will not
be lit.
Press@to manually select recirculation
and the indicator light will turn on. Press it
again to select outside air and the indicator
light will turn off. Driver and Passenger Temperature
Controls :
The temperature can be adjusted
separately for the driver and the passenger.
Turn the knob clockwise or counterclockwise
to increase or decrease the driver or
passenger temperature setting.
SYNC : Press to link the passenger
temperature settings to the driver setting.
The SYNC indicator light will turn on. When
the passenger settings are adjusted, the
SYNC indicator light turns off.
Manual Operation
O: Press to turn the fan off or on. If on is
selected, or any other button is pressed or
knob turned, the climate control system will
turn on and return to delivering airflow as
set. The temperature control and air delivery
mode can still be adjusted.
^: Press the large fan symbol to increase
the fan speed. Press the small fan symbol to
decrease the fan speed. The fan speed
setting appears on the main display. When
the fan speed is decreased completely, the
fan turns off. Pressing either button cancels
automatic fan control and the fan is
controlled manually. Press AUTO to return
to automatic operation.