engine CHEVROLET MALIBU 2016 8.G Owners Manual

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{Warning
Damage to the high voltage
battery or high voltage system
can create a risk of electric shock,
overheating, or fire.
If the vehicle is damaged from a
moderate to severe crash, flood,
fire, or other event, the vehicle
should be inspected as soon as
possible. Until the vehicle has
been inspected, store it outside at
least 15 m (50 ft) from any
structure or anything that can
burn. Ventilate the vehicle by
opening a window or a door.
Contact Customer Assistance as
soon as possible to determine
whether an inspection is needed.
SeeCustomer Assistance Offices
0 386
ii. Stop/Start System
If equipped with the 1.5L L4 engine,
the vehicle has a stop/start system
to shut off the engine to help
conserve fuel. See
Starting the
Engine 0228
ii.
Vehicles with a 1.5L engine have an
Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) 12-volt
battery. Installation of a standard
12-volt battery will result in reduced
12-volt battery life.
When using a 12-volt battery
charger on the 12-volt AGM battery,
some chargers have an AGM
battery setting on the charger.
If available, use the AGM setting on
the charger, to limit charge voltage
to 14.8 volts.
{Warning
WARNING: Battery posts,
terminals, and related
accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
reproductive harm. Batteries also
contain other chemicals known to
the State of California to cause
cancer.WASH HANDS AFTER
HANDLING. SeeCalifornia
Proposition 65 Warning 0280
ii.
Vehicle Storage
{Warning
Batteries have acid that can burn
you and gas that can explode.
You can be badly hurt if you are
not careful. See Jump Starting -
North America 0352
iifor tips on
working around a battery without
getting hurt.
Infrequent Usage: Remove the
12-volt battery black, negative (−)
cable from the battery to keep the
battery from running down.

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Extended Storage: Remove the
12-volt battery black, negative (−)
cable from the battery or use a
battery trickle charger.
Remember to reconnect the battery
when ready to drive the vehicle.
Starter Switch Check
{Warning
When you are doing this
inspection, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be
injured.
1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Apply both the parking brake and the regular brake.
Do not use the accelerator
pedal, and be ready to turn off
the engine immediately if it
starts. 3. Try to start the engine in each
gear. The vehicle should start
only in P (Park) or N (Neutral).
If the vehicle starts in any other
position, contact your dealer for
service.
Automatic Transmission
Shift Lock Control
Function Check
{Warning
When you are doing this
inspection, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be
injured.
1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room
around the vehicle. It should be
parked on a level surface.
2. Apply the parking brake. Be ready to apply the regular
brake immediately if the vehicle
begins to move. 3. With the engine off, turn the
ignition on, but do not start the
engine. Without applying the
regular brake, try to move the
shift lever out of P (Park) with
normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out of P (Park), contact
your dealer for service.
Park Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check
{Warning
When you are doing this check,
the vehicle could begin to move.
You or others could be injured
and property could be damaged.
Make sure there is room in front
of the vehicle in case it begins to
roll. Be ready to apply the regular
brake at once should the vehicle
begin to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the
vehicle facing downhill. Keeping
your foot on the regular brake, set
the parking brake.

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.To check the parking brake's
holding ability: With the engine
running and the transmission in
N (Neutral), slowly remove foot
pressure from the regular brake
pedal. Do this until the vehicle is
held by the parking brake only.
. To check the P (Park)
mechanism's holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to
P (Park). Then release the
parking brake followed by the
regular brake.
Contact your dealer if service is
required.
Wiper Blade Replacement
Windshield wiper blades should be
inspected for wear or cracking.
It is a good idea to clean the wiper
blade assembly on a regular basis.
When worn, or when cleaning is
ineffective, replace the wiper blade.
For proper windshield wiper blade
length and type, see Maintenance
Replacement Parts 0377
ii.
Caution
Allowing the wiper arm to touch
the windshield when no wiper
blade is installed could damage
the windshield. Any damage that
occurs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. Do not allow
the wiper arm to touch the
windshield.
To replace the wiper blade: 1. Pull the wiper assembly away from the windshield.
2. Lift up on the latch in themiddle of the wiper blade
where the wiper arm attaches.
3. With the latch open, pull the wiper blade down toward the
windshield far enough to
release it from the J-hooked
end of the wiper arm.
4. Remove the wiper blade.
5. Reverse Steps 1–3 for wiper blade replacement.

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When the current electrical load is
too heavy, the circuit breaker opens
and closes, protecting the circuit
until the current load returns to
normal or the problem is fixed. This
greatly reduces the chance of circuit
overload and fire caused by
electrical problems.
Fuses and circuit breakers protect
power devices in the vehicle.
Replace a bad fuse with a new one
of the identical size and rating.
If there is a problem on the road and
a fuse needs to be replaced, the
same amperage fuse can be
borrowed. Choose some feature of
the vehicle that is not needed and
replace it as soon as possible.
Headlamp Wiring
An electrical overload may cause
the lamps to go on and off, or in
some cases to remain off. Have the
headlamp wiring checked
right away.
Windshield Wipers
If the wiper motor overheats due to
heavy snow or ice, the windshield
wipers will stop until the motor cools
and will then restart.
Although the circuit is protected
from electrical overload, overload
due to heavy snow or ice may
cause wiper linkage damage.
Always clear ice and heavy snow
from the windshield before using the
windshield wipers.
If the overload is caused by an
electrical problem and not snow or
ice, be sure to get it fixed.
Fuses
The wiring circuits in the vehicle are
protected from short circuits by
fuses. This greatly reduces the
chance of damage caused by
electrical problems.To check a fuse, look at the
silver-colored band inside the fuse.
If the band is broken or melted,
replace the fuse. Be sure to replace
a bad fuse with a new one of the
identical size and rating.
Fuses of the same amperage can
be temporarily borrowed from
another fuse location, if a fuse goes
out. Replace the fuse as soon as
possible.
To identify and check fuses, circuit
breakers, and relays, see
Engine
Compartment Fuse Block 0312
iiand
Instrument Panel Fuse Block 0316ii.

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Engine Compartment
Fuse Block
The engine compartment fuse block
is on the driver side of the engine
compartment.
Caution
Spilling liquid on any electrical
component on the vehicle may
damage it. Always keep the
covers on any electrical
component.

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The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown.Fuses Usage
1 Not used
2 Not used
3 Antilock brake system pump
5 AC/DC inverter
6 Rear closure
7 ATWS horn
8 Mirror
9 Eboost
10 Left seat lumbar/ Airbag HEV
11 DC, DC battery 1
12 Rear defogger
13 Heated mirror
14 Not used
15 Passive entry/Passive start
16 Front wiper
17 Passenger power seat Fuses Usage
18 Antilock brake system valve
19 Driver power seat
21 Sunroof
22 Park light
23 Active headlamp leveling
24 Not used
26 Transmission control module ignition
27 Instrument panel/ Body ignition
28 Fuel pump power module
29 Rear view camera/ Seat ventilation
30 Malfunction indicator lamp SS
32 CVS/Evaporative leak check module
33 Front heated seat
34 Rear heated seat/ BSM/ESS fan Fuses Usage
35 Body control module 6/Body control
module 7
36 Fuel module
38 Not used
39 Not used
40 Steering column lock
41 Not used
43 Heated steering wheel
44 Headlamp leveling
45 Not used
46 Engine control module ignition
47 Not used
48 Eboost (HEV) motor
49 DC, DC battery 2
50 Not used
51 Not used
52 Not used
53 Not used
54 Not used

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FusesUsage
55 Not used
56 Not used
57 Transmission auxiliary pump
58 Not used
59 High-beam headlamps
60 Cooling fan
61 Not used
62 Not used
63 Not used
65 Air conditioning (HEV)
67 Not used
68 Not used
69 Right low-beam HID headlamp
70 Left low-beam HID headlamp
72 Starter pinion
74 Starter motor
75 Engine control module main Fuses
Usage
76 Powertrain off engine
77 Not used
78 Horn
79 Washer pump
81 Transmission control module/Engine control
module
82 Not used
83 Ignition coil
84 Powertrain on engine
85 Engine control module switch 2
86 Engine control module switch 1
87 SAIR pump
88 Aero shutter
89 Headlamp washer
91 Not used
92 TPIM MGU pump
93 Headlamp leveling
95 SAIR solenoid Fuses
Usage
96 Fuel heater
97 Not used
99 Coolant pump
Relays Usage
4 AC/DC inverter
20 Rear defogger
25 Front wiper control
31 Run, Crank
37 Front wiper speed
42 Transmission
64 Air conditioning control
66 Powertrain
71 Low-beam HID
73 Starter motor
80 Starter pinion
90 SAIR solenoid
94 Headlamp washer
98 SAIR pump

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Fuses Amps UsageF5 15 Body control module 2
(gas and
hybrid)
F6 –Not used
F7 –Not used
F8 15 Body control module 3
F9 5 Engine control
module/Rear
battery
F10 15 Body control module 2
F11 –Not used
F12 –Not used
F13 –Not used
F14 –Not used
F15 20 Transmission control
module with
Stop/Start
F16 30 Amplifier Fuses Amps Usage
F17 15 Power lumbar
F18 –Not used
F19 –Not used
F20 15 Body control module 1
(gas and
hybrid)
F21 15 Body control module 4
F22 –Not used
F23 10 Electric steering
column lock
(China only)
F24 10 Airbag
F25 7.5 Data link connector
F26 –Not used
F27 30 AC/DC inverter
F28 –Not used
F29 20 Body control module 8 Fuses Amps Usage
F30 10 Overhead console
F31 2 Steering wheel
controls
F32 –Not used
F33 10 Heater, ventilation,
and air
conditioning
F34 –Not used
F35 –Not used
F36 5 Wireless charger
F37 20 Front accessory
power outlets,
lighter (Cigar
Lighter
China only)
F38 5 OnStar
F39 7.5 Display
F40 10 Obstacle detection

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(3) Tire Identification Number
(TIN)
:The letters and numbers
following the DOT (Department
of Transportation) code are the
Tire Identification Number (TIN).
The TIN shows the
manufacturer and plant code,
tire size, and date the tire was
manufactured. The TIN is
molded onto both sides of the
tire, although only one side may
have the date of manufacture.
(4) Maximum Cold Inflation
Load Limit
:Maximum load that
can be carried and the
maximum pressure needed to
support that load.
(5) Tire Inflation
:The
temporary use tire or compact
spare tire should be inflated to
420 kPa (60 psi). For more
information on tire pressure and
inflation see Tire Pressure
0 325
ii.
(6) Tire Size
:A combination of
letters and numbers define a
tire's width, height, aspect ratio, construction type, and service
description. The letter T as the
first character in the tire size
means the tire is for temporary
use only.
(7) TPC Spec (Tire
Performance Criteria
Specification)
:Original
equipment tires designed to
GM's specific tire performance
criteria have a TPC specification
code molded onto the sidewall.
GM's TPC specifications meet or
exceed all federal safety
guidelines.
Tire Designations
Tire Size
The following is an example of a
typical passenger vehicle
tire size.
(1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire:
The United States version of a
metric tire sizing system. The
letter P as the first character in
the tire size means a passenger
vehicle tire engineered to
standards set by the U.S. Tire
and Rim Association.
(2) Tire Width
:The three-digit
number indicates the tire section
width in millimeters from
sidewall to sidewall.
(3) Aspect Ratio
:A two-digit
number that indicates the tire
height-to-width measurements.
For example, if the tire size
aspect ratio is 60, as shown in
item 3 of the illustration, it would
mean that the tire's sidewall is
60 percent as high as it is wide.

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Warning (Continued)
be badly injured or killed if the
vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack
is provided with the vehicle, only
use it for changing a flat tire.
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire
and wheel damage by driving slowly
to a level place, well off the road,
if possible. Turn on the hazard
warning flashers. See Hazard
Warning Flashers 0164
ii.
{Warning
Changing a tire can be
dangerous. The vehicle can slip
off the jack and roll over or fall
causing injury or death. Find a
level place to change the tire. To
help prevent the vehicle from
moving:
1. Set the parking brake firmly. (Continued)
Warning (Continued)
2. Put an automatictransmission in P (Park) or a
manual transmission in
1 (First) or R (Reverse).
3. Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle
is raised.
4. Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle.
5. Place wheel blocks, if equipped, on both sides of
the tire at the opposite
corner of the tire being
changed.
This vehicle may come with a jack
and spare tire or a tire sealant and
compressor kit. To use the jacking
equipment to change a spare tire
safely, follow the instructions below.
Then see Tire Changing 0346
ii. To
use the tire sealant and compressor
kit, see Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit 0340
ii. When the vehicle has a flat tire (2),
use the following example as a
guide to assist you in the placement
of wheel blocks (1), if equipped.
1. Wheel Block (If Equipped)
2. Flat Tire
The following information explains
how to repair or change a tire.