2023 CHEVROLET MALIBU air conditioning

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248 Vehicle Care
FusesUsage
55 –
56 Starter Motor 57 –
58 –
59 High-Beam Headlamps Left/Right
60 Cooling Fan 61 –
62 –
63 –
65 Air Conditioning
67 –
68 –
69 –
70 –
72 Starter Pinion
74 –
75 Engine Control Module Main
76 Engine Control Module Sense Fuses
Usage
78 Horn
79 Washer Pump 81 Transmission Control Module/Engine Control
Module
82 –
83 Ignition Coil
84 Powertrain On Engine 85 Shunt
86 Shunt 87 –
88 Aeroshutter
89 –
91 –
92 –
93 Automatic Headlamp Leveling
95 –
96 –
97 –
99 Coolant Pump Relays
Usage
4 –
20 Rear Window Defogger 25 Front Wiper Control31 Run/Crank
37 Front Wiper Speed
42 –
64 Starter Motor
66 Powertrain 71 –
73 Air Conditioning
80 Starter Pinion
90 –
94 –
98 –

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Vehicle Care 249
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The instrument panel fuse block is on the
driver side of the instrument panel. To
access the fuses:1. Pull out at the center of the right edge, and swing the cover out and to the left.
2. Remove the cover.
To reinstall the cover, line up the tabs on
the left edge, and press the cover into place.
The vehicle may not be equipped with all of
the fuses, relays, and features shown. Fuses Usage
F1 Left Power Windows
F2 Right Power Windows
F3 –
F4 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Blower Fuses
Usage
F5 Body Control Module 2 (Without Stop/Start
Option)
F6 –
F7 –
F8 Body Control Module 3
F9 –

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FusesUsage
F10 Body Control Module 2 (With Stop/Start Option)
F11 –
F12 –
F13 –
F14 –
F15 Transmission Control Module (With Stop/Start
Option)
F16 Amplifier F17 Seat Power Lumbar
F18 –
F19 –
F20 Body Control Module 1 (Without Stop/Start
Option)
F21 Body Control Module 4
F22 –
F23 Electric Steering Column Lock Fuses
Usage
F24 Sensing and Diagnostic Module/Automatic
Occupant Sensing (Airbag)
F25 Data Link Connector
F26 –
F27 AC DC Inverter
F28 –
F29 Body Control Module 8
F30 Overhead Console F31 Steering Wheel Controls
F32 –
F33 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
F34 Central Gateway Module F35 –
F36 Wireless Charger/USB Charger
F37 –
F38 OnStar Fuses
Usage
F39 Display
F40 Obstacle Detection F41 Body Control Module 1 (With Stop/Start Option)
F42 Radio
F43 –
F44 Console Accessory Power Outlet–Rear
Relays Usage
K1 –
K2 Interruptible Retained Accessory Power
K3 –
K4 –
K5 –

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292 Service and Maintenance
Additional Required Services—Severe
Service
Every 72 000 km (45,000 mi)
.Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter.
Owner Checks and Services
Every Five Years
.Replace brake fluid every five years. See
Brake Fluid 0234.
Every Seven Years
.Replace Air Conditioning Desiccant every
seven years. The air conditioning system
requires maintenance every seven years.
This service requires replacement of the
desiccant to help the longevity and
efficient operation of the air conditioning
system. This service can be complex. See
your dealer.
Multi-Point Vehicle
Inspection (MPVI)
A Multi Point Vehicle Inspection (MPVI)
completed by a GM dealer technician is a
maintenance assessment of your vehicle.
The benefit of the MPVI is to identify and
inform the customer of service items that
require immediate attention and those that
may require attention in the future.
The technician will perform the following
checks on your vehicle. For a complete list
of checks, inspections, and services, see your
dealer.
Some items may not apply to your vehicle
and/or region.
Diagnostics
.OnStar active, if equipped
.Service history/recall check
Engine Oil and Filter
.Engine oil
.Oil life monitor
‐ Reset oil life monitor
Exterior Lights
.Visual inspection
Windshield and Wipers
.Visual inspection
Battery
.Battery visual inspection
.Battery test results
.Battery cables and connections
Systems, Fluids, and Visible Leak
Inspection
.Engine oil
.Transmission
.Drive axle
.Transfer case
.Engine cooling system
.Power steering, if equipped
.Fuel system
.Windshield washer fluid

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298 Technical Data
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
ApplicationCapacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood. See yourdealer for more information.
Engine Cooling System* –1.5L L4 Engine 7.0 L 7.4 qt
Engine Oil with Filter –1.5L L4 Engine 4.0 L 4.2 qt
Fuel Tank 59.8 L 15.8 gal
Wheel Nut Torque 140 Y100 lb ft
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level
after filling.
*Engine cooling system capacity values are based on the entire cooling system and its components.
Engine Specifications
Engine VIN CodeTransmission Spark Plug Gap
1.5L L4 Engine (LFV) TAutomatic0.60–0.70 mm (0.024–0.028 in)
Spark plug gaps are preset by the manufacturer. Re-gapping the spark plug is not recommended and can damage the spark plug.

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320 Index
IndexA
Accessories and Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
Accessory Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
AdaptiveCruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Additional OnStar Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Adjustments Lumbar, Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Agreements Trademarks and License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Filter, Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . 163
Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
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? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
When Should an Airbag Inflate? . . . . . . . . 47
Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Airbags
Adding Equipment to the Vehicle . . . . . . . 53
Passenger Status Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Replacing System Parts after a
Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Servicing Airbag-Equipped Vehicles . . . . . . 53
Alarm Vehicle Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Alert Lane Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
Rear Cross Traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Side Blind Zone (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
AM-FM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Antenna Backglass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Multi-band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184 Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Appearance Care
Exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto . . . . . . . . . .142
Armrest Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Assistance Program, Roadside . . . . . . . . . . . . 303

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Child Restraints (cont'd)Securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67, 69
Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Child Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Cleaning Exterior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Interior Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 284
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Dual Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Cluster, Instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Collision Damage Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Compact Spare Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Compartments Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Connected Services Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Connections Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Control Traction and Electronic Stability . . . . . . . 186
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Controls
Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Convenience Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Coolant Engine Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Engine Temperature Warning Light . . . . . 92
Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157, 159
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Courtesy Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Courtesy Transportation Program . . . . . . . . 305
Coverage Explanations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 Adaptive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Cupholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Customer Assistance
Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Customer Information Publications Ordering Information . . . . . 308
Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . 300
Cybersecurity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
D
Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Danger, Warning, and Caution . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Dashboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Data Collection
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Data Recorders, Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Database Coverage Explanations . . . . . . . . . . 133
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Diagnostics Connected Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Disabled Vehicle Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Dome Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Delayed Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Power Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Driver
Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . 95, 98
Teen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Driving Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166