infotainment CHEVROLET MALIBU 2017 9.G Owners Manual

Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-10122664) - 2017 - crc - 5/23/16
ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 31
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . 103
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 171
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 214
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 368
Te c h n i c a l D a t a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 8 0
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 383
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 393
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 407

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In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 8Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Trunk Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . 12Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 13Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Passenger Sensing System . . . 13Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 14Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 16Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . 19Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . 20Bluetooth®..................... 20Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 21Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Driver InformationCenter (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Forward Collision Alert (FCA)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Forward AutomaticBraking (FAB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . 23Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . 24Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 24Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Automatic ParkingAssist (APA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Universal Remote System . . . . . 25Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Hybrid Features
Hybrid Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
High Voltage SafetyInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Regenerative Braking(Hybrid Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/ElectronicStability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 28Fuel (1.5L and 1.8LEngines) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Fuel (2.0L Engine) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 29Driving for Better FuelEconomy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Roadside AssistanceProgram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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1.Air Vents0211.
2. Turn Signal Lever. SeeTu r nand Lane-ChangeSignals0167.
3.Instrument Cluster (BaseLevel)011 2orInstrumentCluster (Uplevel)011 4.
Driver Information Center (DIC)(Base Level)0131orDriverInformation Center (DIC)(Uplevel)0134.
4.Windshield Wiper/Washer0105.
5. Light Sensor. SeeAutomaticHeadlamp System0166.
6.Infotainment0171.
7.Climate ControlSystems0205.
Dual Automatic Climate ControlSystem0208(If Equipped).
8.Hazard WarningFlashers0166.
9.Power Outlets0108.
10.Tr a c t i o n C o n t r o l / E l e c t r o n i cStability Control0241.
Assistance Systems forParking or Backing0253(If Equipped).
11 . S h i f t L e v e r. S e eAutomaticTr a n s m i s s i o n0233.
12.Electric Parking Brake0238.
13.USB Port0184.
14. ENGINE START/STOP Button.SeeIgnition Positions0225.
15.Steering Wheel Controls0104.
Driver Information CenterButtons. SeeDriver InformationCenter (DIC) (Base Level)0131orDriver InformationCenter (DIC) (Uplevel)0134.
16.Horn0105.
17.Steering WheelAdjustment0104.
18.Cruise Control0243.
Adaptive Cruise Control0245(If Equipped).
Heated Steering Wheel0105(If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)System0258(If Equipped).
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)0266(If Equipped).
19. Hood Release. SeeHood0281.
20. Data Link Connector (Out ofView). SeeMalfunctionIndicator Lamp (Check EngineLight)0122.
21.Exterior Lamp Controls0163.
22.Instrument Panel IlluminationControl0167.

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pedal. L2 (Low 2) provides moderatebraking and L1 (Low 1) providesmaximum braking below 80 km/h(50 mph). When the battery reachesfull charge the engine may run tomaintain braking.
To u s e t h i s f e a t u r e :
1. Move the shift lever to L (Low).The transmission will enterL2 (Low 2).
2. Press + (Plus) or✓(Minus) onthe shift lever to shift betweenL2 (Low 2) and L1 (Low 1).
SeeManual Mode0235.
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System
Base radio information is included inthis manual. See the infotainmentmanual for information on otheravailable infotainment systems.
Read the following pages tobecome familiar with these features.
{Warning
Ta k i n g y o u r e y e s o f f t h e r o a d f o r
too long or too often while using
any infotainment feature can
cause a crash. You or others
could be injured or killed. Do not
give extended attention to
infotainment tasks while driving.
Limit your glances at the vehicle
displays and focus your attention
on driving. Use voice commands
whenever possible.
The infotainment system has built-infeatures intended to help avoiddistraction by disabling somefunctions when driving. These
functions may gray out when theyare unavailable. Many infotainmentfeatures are also available throughthe instrument cluster and steeringwheel controls.
Before driving:
.Become familiar with theoperation, faceplate buttons, andscreen buttons.
.Set up the audio by presettingfavorite stations, setting thetone, and adjusting thespeakers.
.Set up phone numbers inadvance so they can be calledeasily by pressing a singlebutton or by using a single voicecommand if equipped withBluetooth phone capability.
SeeDefensive Driving0216.
To p l a y t h e i n f o t a i n m e n t s y s t e m w i t hthe ignition off, seeRetainedAccessory Power (RAP)0230.

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The Bluetooth-enabled mobilephone must be paired with thein-vehicle Bluetooth system before itcan be used in the vehicle. Not allphones will support all functions.
SeeBluetooth (Overview)0190orBluetooth (Infotainment ControlsRadio with Touchscreen)0195orBluetooth (Infotainment ControlsRadio without Touchscreen)0191.
Steering Wheel Controls
g:If equipped with OnStar®or aBluetooth®system, press to interactwith those systems. SeeOnStarOverview0397,Bluetooth(Overview)0190orBluetooth(Infotainment Controls Radio withTo u c h s c r e e n )0195orBluetooth(Infotainment Controls Radio withoutTo u c h s c r e e n )0191,or“Bluetooth(Overview)”in the infotainmentmanual.
c:Press to reject an incomingcall or end a current call. Press tomute or unmute the infotainmentsystem when not on a call.
The favorite and volume switchesare on the back of the steeringwheel.
1. Favorite: When on a radiosource, press to select the nextor previous favorite. When on amedia source, press to selectthe next or previous track.
2. Volume: Press to increase ordecrease the volume.
SeeSteering Wheel Controls0104.

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Lane Change Alert (LCA)
If equipped, the LCA system is alane-changing aid that assistsdrivers with avoiding lane changecrashes that occur with movingvehicles in the side blind zone (orspot) areas or with vehicles rapidlyapproaching these areas frombehind. The LCA warning displaywill light up in the correspondingoutside side mirror and will flash ifthe turn signal is on. The Side BlindZone Alert (SBZA) system isincluded as part of the LCA system.
SeeSide Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)0263andLane Change Alert(LCA)0264.
Rear Vision
Camera (RVC)
If equipped, RVC displays a view ofthe area behind the vehicle on theinfotainment display when thevehicle is shifted into R (Reverse) toaid with parking and low-speedbacking maneuvers.
SeeAssistance Systems for Parkingor Backing0253.
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
(RCTA) System
If equipped, the RCTA system usesatrianglewithanarrowdisplayedon the RVC screen to warn of trafficbehind your vehicle that may crossyour vehicle's path while inR(Reverse). In addition, beeps willsound.
SeeAssistance Systems for Parkingor Backing0253.
Parking Assist
If equipped, Front and Rear ParkingAssist (FRPA) uses sensors on thefront and rear bumpers to assistwith parking and avoiding objectsduring low-speed parkingmaneuvers. It operates at speedsless than 8 km/h (5 mph). Thesystem may display a warningtriangle on the RVC screen and agraphic on the instrument cluster toprovide the object distance. Inaddition, multiple beeps may occurif very close to an object.
SeeAssistance Systems for Parkingor Backing0253.
Automatic Parking
Assist (APA)
If equipped, the APA system helpsto search for and maneuver thevehicle into parallel or perpendicularparking spots using automaticsteering, DIC displays, and beeps.When the vehicle speed is below
30 km/h (18 mph), pressOto
enable the system.
See“Automatic Parking Assist(APA)”underAssistance Systemsfor Parking or Backing0253.
Power Outlets
The accessory power outlets can beused to plug in electrical equipment,such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
There are two accessory poweroutlets:
.One on the center stack belowthe climate control system.
.One on the rear of the centerfloor console.
Open the protective cover to use theaccessory power outlet.

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Lamp Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142Object Detection SystemMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142Propulsion PowerMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144Ride Control SystemMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145Airbag System Messages . . . . 145Security Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 145Service Vehicle Messages . . . . 145Steering SystemMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145Starting the VehicleMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146Tire Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146Transmission Messages . . . . . . 146Vehicle ReminderMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147Window Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Vehicle Personalization
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 147
Universal Remote System
Universal Remote System . . . . 159Universal Remote SystemProgramming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159Universal Remote SystemOperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Controls
Steering Wheel
Adjustment
To a d j u s t t h e s t e e r i n g w h e e l :
1. Pull the lever down.
2. Move the steering wheel upor down.
3. Pull or push the steering wheelcloser or away from you.
4. Pull the lever up to lock thesteering wheel in place.
Do not adjust the steering wheelwhile driving.
Steering Wheel Controls
g:If equipped with OnStar®or aBluetooth®system, press to interactwith those systems. SeeOnStarOverview0397,Bluetooth(Overview)0190orBluetooth(Infotainment Controls Radio withTo u c h s c r e e n )0195orBluetooth(Infotainment Controls Radio withoutTo u c h s c r e e n )0191,or“Bluetooth(Overview)”in the infotainmentmanual.

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c:Press to reject an incomingcall or end a current call. Press tomute or unmute the infotainmentsystem when not on a call.
The favorite and volume switchesare on the back of the steeringwheel.
1. Favorite: When on a radiosource, press to select the nextor previous favorite. When on amedia source, press to selectthe next or previous track.
2. Volume: Press to increase ordecrease the volume.
Heated Steering Wheel
(:If equipped with a heatedsteering wheel, press to turn on oroff. A light on the button displayswhen the feature is turned on.
The steering wheel takes aboutthree minutes to start heating.
Horn
Pressaon the steering wheel pad
to sound the horn.
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper/washer leveris on the side of the steeringcolumn. With the ignition in ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, movethe windshield wiper lever to selectthe wiper speed.
HI :Use for fast wipes.
LO :Use for slow wipes.

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aheadingagain.SeeCompassMessages0139for the messagesthat may be displayed for thecompass.
Clock
Radio without Touchscreen
The infotainment system controlsare used to access the time anddate settings through the menusystem. SeeOperation0176onhow to use the menu system.
Setting the Time and Date
1. Press MENU, then selectSettings.
2. Select Time and Date.
3. Select Set Time or Set Date.
4. Turn MENU to change thevalue.
5. Press MENU to select the nextvalue.
6. Turn MENU to change thevalue.
7. To exit without saving, pressBACK at any time; or to saveand return to the Time andDate menu, press MENUmultiple times.
Auto Set
When Auto Set is enabled, the timecannot be manually set.
From the Set Time or SetDate menu:
1. Press the preset button underAuto Set.
2. Turn MENU to select Off(Manual) or On-Cell Network,then press MENU to select itand return to the Time andDate menu.
3. To exit without saving, pressBACK at any time.
Setting the 12/24 Hour Format
From the Set Time menu:
1. Press the preset button under12-24 HR to change between12 hour and 24 hour modes.
2. To return to the Time and Datemenu, press BACK at any time.
Radio with Touchscreen
The infotainment system controlsare used to access the time anddate settings through the menusystem. SeeOperation0176onhow to use the menu system.
Setting the Time and Date
When Auto Set is enabled the timecannot be manually set.
1. Press{,thentouchSettings.
2. Touch Time and Date, then SetTime or Set Date.
3. Touch + or✓to adjust thevalue.
4. TouchRorQto adjust AM or
PM for 12 hour format.
5. Touch0to return to the
Time and Date menu.
Auto Set
1. Press{,thentouchSettings.
2. Touch Time and Date, thenAuto Set.
3. Select from the availableselections.

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wireless charging feature may notcorrectly indicate charging when thevehicle is in RAP. SeeRetainedAccessory Power (RAP)0230.
The operating temperature is✓20 °C(✓4°F) to 60°C (140°F) for thecharging system and 0 °C (32 °F) to35 °C (95 °F) for the mobile device.
{Warning
Remove all metal objects from the
charging pocket before charging
your mobile device. Metal objects,
such as coins, keys, rings,
or paper clips, between the phone
and the charger will become very
hot. On the rare occasion that the
charging system does not detect
ametalobject,andtheobject
gets wedged between the phone
and the charger, remove the
phone and allow the metallic
object to cool before removing it
from the charging pocket, to
prevent burns.
To c h a r g e a m o b i l e d e v i c e :
1. Remove all objects from thecharging pocket. The systemmay not charge if there are anyobjects in the charging pocket.
2. With the mobile device screenfacing the rear of the vehicle,slowly insert the device into the
charging pocket until~
displays on theVon the
infotainment screen. Thisindicates that the mobile deviceis properly positioned andcharging. If a phone is inserted
into the pocket and~does
not display, remove the phonefrom the pocket, turn180 degrees and waitthree seconds before insertingthe phone into the pocketagain.