CHEVROLET MALIBU 2013 8.G Owner's Manual

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Climate Controls
The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with
this system.
Climate Control System
1. Fan Control
2. Air Conditioning
3. Air Delivery Modes
4. Defrost
5. Temperature Control 6. Heated Seats (If Equipped)
7. Recirculation
8. Rear Window Defogger

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Dual Automatic Climate Control System
1. Driver and Passenger Temperature Controls
2. Comfort/Eco Air Conditioning
3. Air Delivery Modes
4. Defrost
5. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
6. Heated Seats (If Equipped)
7. Recirculation 8. Fan Control
9. Rear Window Defogger
10. SYNC
See
Climate Control Systems on
page 8‑1 orDual Automatic Climate
Control System on page 8‑3 (If
Equipped).
Transmission
Driver Shift Control (DSC)
DSC allows you to change gears
similar to a manual transmission. To
use this feature:
1. Move the shift lever from D (Drive) rearward to
M (Manual).
2. Press the + (plus) end of the button on the top of the shift
lever to upshift, or push
the −(minus) end of the button
to downshift.
See Manual Mode on page 9‑27.

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Vehicle Features
Radio(s)
VOL/O:Press to turn the system
on and off. Turn to increase or
decrease the volume.
RADIO/BAND or SOURCE: Press
to choose between FM, AM,
or XM™, if equipped.
TUNE/MENU: Turn to select radio
stations. Press to select a menu.
©SEEK¨: Press to seek the
previous or next station or track.
INFO: Press to show available
information about the current station
or track.
See Overview (Radio with CD and
Touchscreen) on page 7‑5 or
Overview (Radio with CD) on
page 7‑2 for more information about
these and other radio features.
Satellite Radio
Vehicles with a SiriusXM® satellite
radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM
satellite radio subscription can
receive SiriusXM programming.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Service
SiriusXM is a satellite radio service
based in the 48 contiguous United
States and 10 Canadian provinces.
SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide
variety of programming and
commercial-free music, coast to
coast, and in digital-quality sound.
A fee is required to receive the
SiriusXM service.
Refer to:
.www.siriusxm.com or call
1-866-635-2349 (U.S.).
.www.xmradio.ca or call
1-877-209-0079 (Canada).
See Satellite Radio on page 7‑19.
Portable Audio Devices
This vehicle has a 3.5 mm (1/8 in)
auxiliary input and a USB port in the
center console. External devices
such as iPods®, laptop computers,
MP3 players, and USB storage
devices may be connected.
SeeAuxiliary Devices on page 7‑25.
Bluetooth®
The Bluetooth® system allows
users with a Bluetooth-enabled
mobile phone to make and receive
hands-free calls using the vehicle
audio system and controls.
The Bluetooth-enabled mobile
phone must be paired with the
in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it
can be used in the vehicle. Not all
phones will support all functions.
SeeBluetooth (Overview) on
page 7‑35 orBluetooth (Voice
Recognition) on page 7‑40 or
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on
page 7‑36.

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Steering Wheel Controls
b/g:Press to interact with the
phone or navigation system.
$/i: Press to mute. Press
again to turn the sound on. Press to
reject an incoming call, or to end a
current call.
_SRC^: Use to select a radio
band or audio source. Use
_or^to select the next or
previous favorite radio station, CD
track, DVD track/chapter, or MP3
track.
Press SRC to change between
radio and CD or DVD.
Press and hold SRC to interact with
the navigation system.
+
x−: Press + to increase or −to
decrease the volume.
See Steering Wheel Controls on
page 5‑2.
Cruise Control
1: Press to turn the cruise control
system on and off. An indicator light
will turn on or off in the instrument
cluster.
*: Press to disengage cruise
control without erasing the set
speed from memory.
RES/+: Move the thumbwheel up to
resume to a previously set speed or
to accelerate.

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SET/−:Move the thumbwheel down
to set a speed and activate cruise
control or to make the vehicle
decelerate.
See Cruise Control on page 9‑34.
Infotainment System
See the infotainment manual for
information on the radio, audio
players, phone, navigation system,
and voice or speech recognition.
It also includes information on
settings and downloadable
applications (if equipped).
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
The DIC display is in the center of
the instrument cluster. It shows the
status of many vehicle systems. The
controls for the DIC are on the turn
signal lever.
1.SET/CLR: Press to set or clear
the menu item displayed.
2.
w/x: Use the thumbwheel to
scroll through the items in
each menu.
3. MENU: Press to display the Trip/
Fuel menu and the Vehicle
Information menu. This button is
also used to return to or exit the
last screen displayed on
the DIC.
See Driver Information Center (DIC)
on page 5‑24.
Forward Collision Alert
(FCA) System
For vehicles with FCA, this system
is intended to help avoid or reduce
the harm caused by front-end
crashes. FCA provides a flashing
visual alert and beeps when
approaching a vehicle directly
ahead too quickly. FCA also
provides a visual alert if following
another vehicle much too closely.
The forward-looking FCA camera
sensor is on the windshield ahead
of the rearview mirror. FCA detects
vehicles within a distance of
approximately 60 m (197 ft) and
operates at speeds above 40 km/h
(25 mph).
See Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System on page 9‑37 for more
information.

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Lane Departure
Warning (LDW)
For vehicles with LDW, it is intended
to help avoid unintentional lane
departures. It may provide a
warning if the vehicle is crossing a
lane without using a turn signal.
LDW uses a camera sensor to
detect the lane markings. It only
operates at speeds of 56 km
(35 mph) or greater.
The LDW indicator,
@, appears
green if a lane marking is detected.
It changes to amber, flashes, and
sounds three beeps if the vehicle
crosses a detected lane marking
without using the turn signal.
To turn LDW on and off, press
@on
the center stack, forward of the shift
lever. The control indicator will light
when LDW is on.
See Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
on page 9‑43.
Rear Vision
Camera (RVC)
If available, the rear vision camera
displays a view of the area behind
the vehicle when the vehicle is
shifted into R (Reverse). The
display will appear on the radio
screen.
To clean the camera lens above the
license plate, rinse it with water and
wipe it with a soft cloth.
See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on
page 9‑40.
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
If available, this system uses
sensors on the rear bumper to
assist with parking and avoiding
objects while in R (Reverse).
It operates at speeds less than
8 km/h (5 mph). URPA uses audible
beeps to provide distance and
system information. Keep the sensors on the vehicle's
rear bumper clean to ensure proper
operation.
See
Ultrasonic Parking Assist on
page 9‑39.
Power Outlets
The accessory power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
There are two accessory power
outlets: one on the center stack
below the climate control and one
under the armrest inside the center
console storage.
Open the protective cover to use the
accessory power outlet.
See Power Outlets on page 5‑5.

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Universal Remote System
This system provides a way to
replace up to three remote control
transmitters used to activate
devices such as garage door
openers, security systems, and
home automation devices.
Read the instructions completely
before attempting to program the
Universal Remote system. Because
of the steps involved, it may be
helpful to have another person
available to assist with programming
the Universal Remote system.
SeeUniversal Remote System on
page 5‑40.
Sunroof
On vehicles with a sunroof, the
switches used to operate it are on
the headliner above the rearview
mirror. The ignition must be in ON/
RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or in
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) to
operate the sunroof. See Ignition
Positions (Key Access) on
page 9‑14 orIgnition Positions
(Keyless Access) on page 9‑16 and
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
on page 9‑22.
Open/Close: Press and hold the
front or rear of the switch (1) to open
or close the sunroof. The sunshade
automatically opens with the
sunroof, but must be closed
manually.
Express Open/Close: Press and
release the front or rear of the
switch (1) to express-open or
express-close the sunroof.
Vent/Close: Press and hold the
rear of the switch (2) to vent the
sunroof. Press and hold the front of
the switch to close.
The sunroof cannot be opened or
closed if the vehicle has an
electrical failure.
Anti-Pinch Feature
If an object is in the path of the
sunroof when it is closing, the
anti-pinch feature detects the object
and stops the sunroof from closing
at the point of the obstruction. The
sunroof then returns to the full-open
position.
See Sunroof on page 2‑19.

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eAssist Features
eAssist®Overview
If the vehicle has eAssist, there are
several additional features that
contribute to increased efficiency.
Vehicles with eAssist have an
automatic engine start/stop feature.
This feature saves fuel by shutting
the engine off when the vehicle is
stopped. When the engine shuts off
automatically, all the accessories
will continue to operate normally. In
very hot or cold conditions, the
engine will only shut off
automatically part of the time. See
Starting the Engine on page 9‑18.
There are two air conditioning
settings available. The comfort
setting maximizes cabin comfort.
The eco setting maximizes
efficiency allowing more frequent,
and longer engine stops than the
comfort setting. SeeDual Automatic
Climate Control System on
page 8‑3. This vehicle has a Hill Start Assist
(HSA) feature, which may be useful
when the vehicle is stopped on a
grade. See
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
on page 9‑31.
Vehicles with eAssist have a slightly
different instrument cluster, which
includes an efficiency gauge, and
an AUTO STOP indicator on the
tachometer. See Instrument Cluster
on page 5‑8. There is also a Power
Flow display in the Driver
Information Center (DIC). See
Driver Information Center (DIC) on
page 5‑24.
The eAssist system uses a high
voltage battery, which is cooled with
air drawn from the vehicle interior.
The cold air intake for the battery is
behind the rear seat, on the filler
panel. Do not cover the intake. See
Battery on page 10‑25.
High Voltage Safety
Information
Vehicles with eAssist have a
standard 12-volt battery and a high
voltage battery. Only a trained
service technician with the proper
knowledge and tools should inspect,
test, or replace the high voltage
battery. See your dealer if the high
voltage battery needs service.

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In emergency situations, first
responders can cut the two clearly
labeled cut points in the engine
compartment to disable the high
voltage battery and air bag systems
- do not cut the high voltage cable.
Driver Efficiency Gauge
For vehicles with eAssist, this gauge
assists the driver in operating the
vehicle more efficiently and will vary
based on driver input.
SeeDriver Efficiency Gauge on
page 5‑11.
Automatic Engine Start/
Stop Feature
Vehicles with eAssist have an
automatic engine start/stop feature.
After the engine is started and has
reached operating temperature, the
auto stop feature may cause the
engine to turn off when the brake
pedal is applied and the vehicle
comes to a complete stop. When
the brake pedal is released, or the
accelerator pedal is applied, the
engine will restart. The engine will
continue to run until the next
auto stop.
To restart the engine during the auto
stop, release the brake pedal or
press the accelerator pedal. The
engine starts immediately. The
vehicle continues to run until the
next stop.
AUTO STOP on the tachometer
signifies that the engine is in auto
stop mode. See Tachometer on
page 5‑10 for more information.
A chime will sound when the driver
door is opened while in auto stop mode. Remember to shift to P (Park)
and turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF
before exiting the vehicle.
See
Starting the Engine on
page 9‑18.
Regenerative Braking
Regenerative braking takes some of
the energy from the moving vehicle
and turns it into electrical energy.
This energy is then stored in the
vehicle's high voltage battery
system, contributing to increased
fuel efficiency.
The system works whenever the
accelerator pedal is released, and
increases the energy captured as
more brake pedal is applied.
Battery
This vehicle has a standard 12-volt
battery. Refer to the replacement
number on the original battery label
when a new standard 12-volt battery
is needed.

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Vehicles with eAssist also have a
high voltage battery. Only a trained
service technician with the proper
knowledge and tools should inspect,
test, or replace the high voltage
battery. See your dealer if the high
voltage battery needs service. See
Battery on page 10‑25.
Service
Never try to do your own service on
eAssist components. You can be
injured and the vehicle can be
damaged if you try to do your own
service work. Service and repair of
these high voltage components
should only be performed by a
trained service technician with the
proper knowledge and tools. See
Doing Your Own Service Work on
page 10‑4.
Performance and
Maintenance
Traction Control
System (TCS)
The traction control system limits
wheel spin. The system turns on
automatically every time the vehicle
is started.
.To turn off traction control,
press and release the TCS/
StabiliTrak button
gon the
center stack.
iilluminates in
the instrument cluster.
.Press and release the TCS/
StabiliTrak button again to turn
on traction control.
See Traction Control System (TCS)
on page 9‑32.
StabiliTrak®System
The StabiliTrak system assists with
directional control of the vehicle in
difficult driving conditions. The
system turns on automatically every
time the vehicle is started.
.To turn off both traction control
and StabiliTrak, press and hold
the TCS/StabiliTrak button
gon
the center stack, until
iandg
illuminate in the instrument
cluster.
.Press and release the TCS/
StabiliTrak button again to turn
on both systems.
See StabiliTrak
®System on
page 9‑33.
Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire
Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).