CHEVROLET MALIBU 2016 8.G Owners Manual

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3. Turn the bulb socketcounterclockwise to remove it
from the lamp assembly.
4. Pull the bulb straight out of the bulb socket.
5. Push the replacement bulb straight into the bulb socket
and turn the bulb socket
clockwise to install it into the
lamp assembly.
6. Push the lamp assembly back into position until the release
tab locks into place.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb
Number
Low-Beam and
High-Beam
Headlamp 9005SL+
Front Turn Signal
Lamp and Parking
Lamp (LS Only) 7444NA
Front and Rear
Sidemarker Lamp 194
Stoplamp/Taillamp/
Rear Turn Signal
Lamp (LS and LT) W21W
Back-up Lamp W16W
License Plate Lamp
(LS and LT) W5W
For replacement bulbs not listed
here, contact your dealer.
Electrical System
High Voltage Devices and
Wiring
{Warning
Exposure to high voltage can
cause shock, burns, and even
death. The high voltage
components in the vehicle can
only be serviced by technicians
with special training.
High voltage components are
identified by labels. Do not
remove, open, take apart,
or modify these components.
High voltage cable or wiring has
orange covering or labels. Do not
probe, tamper with, cut, or modify
high voltage cable or wiring.
Electrical System
Overload
The vehicle has fuses and circuit
breakers to protect against an
electrical system overload.

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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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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.
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown. Fuses Amps Usage
F1 30 Left power windows
F2 30 Right power windows Fuses Amps Usage
F3 –Not used
F4 40 Heater, ventilation,
and air
conditioning
blower

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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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Fuses Amps UsageF41 15 Body control module 1 with
Stop/Start
F42 15 Radio
CB1 –Not used
CB2 20 Console accessory
power outlet
Relays Usage K1 Not used
K2 Retained accessory power relay
K3 Not used
K4 Not used
K5 Not usedWheels and Tires
Tires
Every new GM vehicle has
high-quality tires made by a
leading tire manufacturer. See
the warranty manual for
information regarding the tire
warranty and where to get
service. For additional
information refer to the tire
manufacturer.
{Warning
.Poorly maintained and
improperly used tires are
dangerous.
.Overloading the tires can
cause overheating as a
result of too much
flexing. There could be a
blowout and a serious
crash. See Vehicle Load
Limits 0222
ii.
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
.Underinflated tires pose
the same danger as
overloaded tires. The
resulting crash could
cause serious injury.
Check all tires frequently
to maintain the
recommended pressure.
Tire pressure should be
checked when the tires
are cold.
.Overinflated tires are
more likely to be cut,
punctured, or broken by
a sudden impact —such
as when hitting a pothole.
Keep tires at the
recommended pressure.
.Worn or old tires can
cause a crash. If the
tread is badly worn,
replace them.
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Warning (Continued)
.Replace any tires that
have been damaged by
impacts with potholes,
curbs, etc.
.Improperly repaired tires
can cause a crash. Only
the dealer or an
authorized tire service
center should repair,
replace, dismount, and
mount the tires.
.Do not spin the tires in
excess of 56 km/h
(35 mph) on slippery
surfaces such as snow,
mud, ice, etc. Excessive
spinning may cause the
tires to explode.
See Tire Pressure for
High-Speed Operation 0326
iifor
inflation pressure adjustment for
high-speed driving.
All-Season Tires
This vehicle may come with
all-season tires. These tires are
designed to provide good overall
performance on most road surfaces
and weather conditions. Original
equipment tires designed to GM's
specific tire performance criteria
have a TPC specification code
molded onto the sidewall. Original
equipment all-season tires can be
identified by the last two characters
of this TPC code, which will
be “MS.”
Consider installing winter tires on
the vehicle if frequent driving on
snow or ice-covered roads is
expected. All-season tires provide
adequate performance for most
winter driving conditions, but they
may not offer the same level of
traction or performance as winter
tires on snow or ice-covered roads.
See Winter Tires 0319
ii.
Winter Tires
This vehicle was not originally
equipped with winter tires. Winter
tires are designed for increased traction on snow and ice-covered
roads. Consider installing winter
tires on the vehicle if frequent
driving on ice or snow covered
roads is expected. See your dealer
for details regarding winter tire
availability and proper tire selection.
Also, see
Buying New Tires 0333
ii.
With winter tires, there may be
decreased dry road traction,
increased road noise, and shorter
tread life. After changing to winter
tires, be alert for changes in vehicle
handling and braking.
If using winter tires:
. Use tires of the same brand and
tread type on all four wheel
positions.
. Use only radial ply tires of the
same size, load range, and
speed rating as the original
equipment tires.
Winter tires with the same speed
rating as the original equipment tires
may not be available for H, V, W, Y,
and ZR speed rated tires. If winter