CHEVROLET MALIBU 2017 9.G Owners Manual

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Extended Hill Start Assist
This allows the duration of the HillStart Assist to be changed. See“Extended Hill Start Assist (EHSA)”inHill Start Assist (HSA)0240.
Select Extended Hold orStandard Hold.
Languages
Select, then select from theavailable language(s).
Lighting
Select the Lighting menu and thefollowing may be displayed:
.Exit Lighting
Exit Lighting
Select to set how long the exteriorlamps stay on when leaving thevehicle and it is dark outside. SeeExit Lighting0169.
Select the desired time.
Power Door Locks
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out
.Auto Door Unlock
.Delayed Door Lock
Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out
When on, this feature will keep thedriver door from locking when thedoor is open. If this feature is turnedon, the Delayed Door Lock menuwill not be available.
Select Off or On.
Auto Door Unlock
This allows selection of which of thedoors will automatically unlock whenthe vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
Select Off, All Doors, or Driver Door.
Delayed Door Lock
When on, this feature will delay thelocking of the doors. To override thedelay, press the power door lockswitch on the door.
Select Off or On.
Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Remote Unlock Light Feedback
.Remote Lock Feedback
.Remote Door Unlock
.Remote Start Auto Cool Seats
.Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
.Passive Door Unlock
.Passive Door Lock
.Remote Left in Vehicle Reminder
Remote Unlock Light Feedback
When on, the exterior lamps willflash when unlocking the vehiclewith the Remote Keyless Entry(RKE) transmitter. SeeRemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) SystemOperation032.
Select Off or Flash Lights.
Remote Lock Feedback
Select to set which type of feedback
is given when pressingQon the
RKE transmitter. SeeRemoteKeyless Entry (RKE) SystemOperation032.
Select Off, Lights and Horn, LightsOnly, or Horn Only.

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Remote Door Unlock
Select to set which doors will unlock
when pressingKon the RKE
transmitter. SeeRemote KeylessEntry (RKE) System Operation032.
Select Driver Door or All Doors.
Remote Start Auto Cool Seats
If equipped and turned on, thisfeature will turn the ventilated seatson when using remote start onwarm days.
Select Off, On-Driver andPassenger, or On-Driver.
Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
Select to enable or disable whichseat will come on when remote startis used. SeeHeated and VentilatedFront Seats060.
Select Off, On-Driver andPassenger, or On-Driver.
Passive Door Unlock
Select to set which doors will unlockwhen the RKE transmitter is withinrange and using the button on the
outside driver door handle to unlockthe vehicle. SeeRemote KeylessEntry (RKE) System Operation032.
Select Driver Door Only or AllDoors.
Passive Door Lock
This allows passive locking to beturned on or off and selectsfeedback. SeeRemote KeylessEntry (RKE) System Operation032.
Select Off, On, or On With HornChirp.
Remote Left in Vehicle Reminder
This feature sounds an alert whenthe RKE transmitter is left in thevehicle. This menu also enablesRemote No Longer Left in Vehiclealert.
Select Off or On.
Return to Factory Settings
Select to return all vehiclepersonalizations to the defaultsettings.
Select Yes or No.
Software Information
Select to view the radio softwareinformation.
Valet Mode (If Equipped)
This will lock the infotainmentsystem and steering wheel controls.It may also limit access to vehiclestorage locations (if equipped).
To e n a b l e v a l e t m o d e :
1. Enter a four-digit code on thekeypad.
2. Select Enter to go to theconfirmation screen.
3. Re-enter the four-digit code.
Select LOCK or UNLOCK to lock orunlock the system. Press BACK togo back to the previous menu.
Personalization Menu (Radio
with Touchscreen)
Settings can be made with theignition on and the vehicle notmoving.

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The following are all possiblepersonalization features. Dependingon the vehicle, some may not beavailable.
{:Press to access the HomePage Menu.
QorR:To u c h t o s c r o l l t h r o u g h t h emenus or setup items.
0:To u c h t o e x i t o r r e t u r n t o t h eprevious screen or menu.
To a c c e s s t h e m e n u :
1. Press{.
2. Touch Settings.
To u c h t h e m e n u i t e m t o s e l e c t i t .Each of the menus is detailed in thefollowing information.
Settings menus and functions mayvary depending on vehicle options.
The following list of menu items maybe available:
.Time and Date
.Language
.Rear Seat Reminder
.Va l e t M o d e
.Te e n D r i v e r
.Radio
.Vehicle
.Bluetooth
.Apple CarPlay
.Android Auto
.Voice
.USB Auto Launch
.Turn Display Off
.Rear Camera
.Return to Factory Settings
.Software Information
Time and Date
Select Time and Date to adjust theclock. SeeClock0107.
Language
Select, then select from theavailable language(s).
Rear Seat Reminder
This allows for a chime and amessage‘Look in Rear Seat’whenthe rear door has been openedbefore or during operation of thevehicle.
Select Off or On.
Valet Mode (If Equipped)
This will lock the infotainmentsystem and steering wheel controls.It may also limit access to vehiclestorage locations (if equipped).
To e n a b l e v a l e t m o d e :
1. Enter a four-digit code on thekeypad.
2. Touch Enter to go to theconfirmation screen.
3. Re-enter the four-digit code.
To u c h L O C K o r U N L O C K t o l o c k o runlock the system. Touch Back togo back to the previous menu.
Teen Driver
See“Te e n D r i v e r”under“Settings”in the infotainment manual.

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Radio
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Manage Favorites
.Number of Favorites Shown
.Audible Touch Feedback
.Te x t S c r o l l
.To n e S e t t i n g s
.Auto Volume
.Maximum Startup Volume
.Audio Cue
Manage Favorites
This allows favorites to be edited.See“Manage Favorites”in“RadioSetup”underHome Page (Radiowith Touchscreen)0175or“Manage Favorites”in“Settings”under“Radio”in the infotainmentmanual.
Number of Favorites Shown
Press to set the number of favoritesto display.
Select the desired number or selectAuto and the infotainment systemwill automatically adjust the numberof favorites shown.
Audible Touch Feedback
This allows Audible TouchFeedback to be turned on or off.
Select Off or On.
Text Scroll
Select to see text scroll on thescreen.
Select Off or On.
Tone Settings
Select to adjust the radio tone. SeeOperation0176.
Auto Volume
This feature adjusts the volumebased on vehicle speed andambient noise.
Select Off, Low, Medium-Low,Medium, Medium-High, or High.
Maximum Startup Volume
This feature sets the maximumstartup volume. If the vehicle isstarted and the volume is greaterthan this level, the volume isadjusted to this level. To set themaximum startup volume, press +or✓to increase or decrease.
Audio Cue
If equipped, this feature adjusts thestartup and shutdown sounds. Toadjust the volume, select + or✓toincrease or decrease.
Vehicle
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Climate and Air Quality
.Collision/Detection Systems
.Comfort and Convenience
.Lighting
.Power Door Locks
.Remote Lock, Unlock, Start

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Climate and Air Quality
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Auto Fan Speed
.Auto Defog
.Auto Rear Defog
Auto Fan Speed
This feature will set the maximumauto fan speed.
Select Low, Medium, or High.
Auto Defog
This allows the climate controlsystem to prevent fog on the insideof the windows. See“Auto Defog”inDual Automatic Climate ControlSystem0208.
Select Off or On.
Auto Rear Defog
This allows the rear windowdefogger to turn on automaticallywhen the interior temperature is coldand the outside temperature isabout 7 °C (44 °F) and below. See
“Rear Window Defogger”inDualAutomatic Climate ControlSystem0208.
Select Off or On.
Collision/Detection Systems
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Forward Collision System
.Front Pedestrian Detection
.Park Assist
.Rear Cross Traffic Alert
.Go Notifier
.Lane Change Alert
Forward Collision System
This feature will turn on or off theForward Collision Alert (FCA) andForward Automatic Braking (FAB).The Off setting disables all FCA andFA B f u n c t i o n s . W i t h t h e A l e r t a n dBrake setting, both FCA and FABare available. The Alert settingdisables FAB. SeeForwardAutomatic Braking (FAB)0260.
Select Off, Alert, or Alert and Brake.
Front Pedestrian Detection
This feature may help avoid orreduce the harm caused byfront-end crashes with nearbypedestrians.
SeeFront Pedestrian Braking (FPB)System0261.
Select Off, Alert, or Alert and Brake.
Park Assist
This allows the feature to be turnedon or off. SeeAssistance Systemsfor Parking or Backing0253.
Select Off or On.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
This allows the feature to be turnedon or off. SeeAssistance Systemsfor Parking or Backing0253.
Select Off or On.
Go Notifier
This feature will give a reminder thatAdaptive Cruise Control provideswhen it has brought the vehicle to acomplete stop behind another

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stopping vehicle, and then thatvehicle drives on. SeeAdaptiveCruise Control0245.
Select Off or On.
Lane Change Alert
This allows the feature to be turnedon or off. SeeLane Change Alert(LCA)0264.
Select Off or On.
Comfort and Convenience
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Auto Memory Recall
.Easy Exit Options
.Chime Volume
.Reverse Tilt Mirror
.Extended Hill Start Assist
Auto Memory Recall
This feature automatically recallsthe current driver’spreviouslystored1or2buttonpositionswhentheignition is changed from off to ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. SeeMemory Seats059.
Select Off or On.
Easy Exit Options
This feature automatically recallsthe current driver’spreviouslystoredexit button position when exiting thevehicle. SeeMemory Seats059.
Select Off or On.
Chime Volume
Select to set the chime volumelevel.
Select Normal or High.
Reverse Tilt Mirror
When on, both the driver andpassenger outside mirrors will tiltdownward when the vehicle isshifted to R (Reverse) to improvevisibility of the ground near the rearwheels. They will return to theirprevious driving position when thevehicle is shifted out of R (Reverse)or the engine is turned off. SeeReverse Tilt Mirrors049.
Select Off, On - Driver andPassenger, On - Driver, or On -Passenger.
Extended Hill Start Assist
This allows the duration of the HillStart Assist to be changed. See“Extended Hill Start Assist (EHSA)”inHill Start Assist (HSA)0240.
Select Extended Hold orStandard Hold.
Lighting
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Vehicle Locator Lights
.Exit Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights
This feature will flash the exteriorlamps and allows the headlamps,parking lamps, taillamps, and mostof the interior lamps to turn on
briefly whenKon the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter ispressed to locate the vehicle.
Select Off or On.

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Exit Lighting
This allows the selection of howlong the exterior lamps stay onwhen leaving the vehicle when it isdark outside.
Select Off, 30 Seconds, 60Seconds, or 120 Seconds.
Power Door Locks
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out
.Auto Door Unlock
.Delayed Door Lock
Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out
When on, this feature will keep thedriver door from locking when thedoor is open. If this feature is turnedon, the Delayed Door Lock menuwill not be available.
Select Off or On.
Auto Door Unlock
This allows selection of which of thedoors will automatically unlock whenthe vehicle is shifted into P (Park).
Select Off, All Doors, or Driver Door.
Delayed Door Lock
When on, this feature will delay thelocking of the doors. To override thedelay, press the power door lockswitch on the door.
Select Off or On.
Remote Lock, Unlock, Start
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Remote Unlock Light Feedback
.Remote Lock Feedback
.Remote Door Unlock
.Remote Start Auto Cool Seats
.Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
.Passive Door Unlock
.Passive Door Lock
.Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
Remote Unlock Light Feedback
When on, the exterior lamps willflash when unlocking the vehiclewith the RKE transmitter.
Select Off or Flash Lights.
Remote Lock Feedback
This allows selection of what type offeedback is given when locking thevehicle with the RKE transmitter.
Select Off, Lights and Horn, LightsOnly, or Horn Only.
Remote Door Unlock
This allows selection of which doors
will unlock when pressingKon the
RKE transmitter.
Select All Doors or Driver Door.
Remote Start Auto Cool Seats
If equipped and turned on, thisfeature will turn the ventilated seatson when using remote start onwarm days.
Select Off, On-Driver andPassenger, or On-Driver.
Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
If equipped and turned on, thisfeature will turn the heated seats onwhen using remote start oncold days.
Select Off, On-Driver andPassenger, or On-Driver.

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Passive Door Unlock
Select to set which doors will unlockwhen the RKE transmitter is withinrange and using the button on theoutside driver door handle to unlockthe vehicle. SeeRemote KeylessEntry (RKE) System Operation032.
Select Driver Door Only or AllDoors.
Passive Door Lock
This allows passive locking to beturned on or off and selectsfeedback. SeeRemote KeylessEntry (RKE) System Operation032.
Select Off, On, or On With HornChirp.
Remote Left in Vehicle Alert
This feature sounds an alert whenthe RKE transmitter is left in thevehicle. This menu also enablesRemote No Longer Left in Vehiclealert.
Select Off or On.
Bluetooth
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Discoverable
.Device Information
.Device Management
.Change Pairing PIN
.Ringtones
.Sort Order
.Voice Mail Numbers
.Te x t M e s s a g e A l e r t s
Discoverable
This allows the system to find adevice.
Select Off or On.
Device Information
See information about the devicename, address, and PIN code.
Device Management
Select to connect to a differentphone source, disconnect a phone,or delete a phone.
Change Pairing PIN
Select to change the PIN of adevice.
Ringtones
Press to change the ring tone forthe specific phone. The phone doesnot need to be connected to changethe ring tones.
Sort Order
Select to change the order of thecontacts list.
Select First/Last or Last/First.
Voice Mail Numbers
This feature displays the voice mailnumber for all connected phones.To c h a n g e t h e v o i c e m a i l n u m b e r ,
select8or EDIT. Type a new
number, then select SAVE.
Text Message Alerts
This allows the feature to be turnedon or off.
Select Off or On.

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Apple CarPlay™
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Apple CarPlay
.Manage Apple CarPlay Devices
Apple CarPlay
This feature allows Apple devices tobe connected to the infotainmentsystem through a USB port.
Select Off or On.
Manage Apple CarPlay Devices
Select to manage Apple devices.Apple CarPlay must be on for thisfeature to be accessed.
Android Auto™
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Android Auto
.Manage Android Auto Devices
Android Auto
This feature allows Android devicesto be connected to the infotainmentsystem through a USB port.
Select Off or On.
Manage Android Auto Devices
Select to manage Android devices.Android Auto must be on for thisfeature to be accessed.
USB Auto Launch
This allows Android and AppleCarPlay devices to automaticallyconnect when plugged into theUSB port.
Select Off or On.
Voice
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Confidence Threshold
.Prompt Length
.Audio Feedback Speed
.Display“What Can I Say?”Tips
Confidence Threshold
This feature allows the adjustmentof the sensitivity of the speechrecognition system.
Select Confirm More orConfirm Less.
Prompt Length
This feature adjusts the voiceprompt length.
Select Short or Long.
Audio Feedback Speed
This feature adjusts the audiofeedback speed.
Select Slow, Medium, or Fast.
Display“What Can I Say?”Tips
This feature gives tips on what tosay when using voice recognition.
Select Off or On.
Turn Display Off
Select to turn the display off. Pressanywhere on the display area or anyfaceplate button to turn thedisplay on.
Rear Camera
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Guidance Lines
.Rear Park Assist Symbols

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Guidance Lines
Select to turn Off or On. SeeAssistance Systems for Parking orBacking0253.
Rear Park Assist Symbols
Select to turn Off or On. SeeAssistance Systems for Parking orBacking0253.
Return to Factory Settings
Select and the following maydisplay:
.Restore Vehicle Settings
.Clear All Private Data
.Restore Radio Settings
Restore Vehicle Settings
This allows selection of restoringvehicle settings.
Select Continue or Cancel.
Clear All Private Data
Select to clear all private informationfrom the vehicle.
Select Continue or Cancel.
Restore Radio Settings
This allows selection to restoreradio settings.
Select Continue or Cancel.
Software Information
Select to view the infotainmentsystem current software information.
Universal Remote
System
SeeRadio FrequencyStatement0393.
Universal Remote System
Programming
If equipped, these buttons are in theoverhead console.
This system can replace up to threeremote control transmitters used toactivate devices such as garagedoor openers, security systems, andhome automation devices. These