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Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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In Brief 19
when lifting off the accelerator
pedal. L2 provides moderate
braking and L1 provides maximum
braking below 80 km/h (50 mph).
When the battery reaches full
charge the engine may run to
maintain braking.
To use this feature:
1. Move the shift lever to L (Low).
The transmission will enter L2.
2. Press + (Plus) or−(Minus) on
the shift lever to shift between
L2 and L1.
SeeManual Mode0186.Vehicle Features
Infotainment System
See the infotainment manual for
information on the radio, audio
players, phone, and voice or speech
recognition. It also includes
information on settings.
Steering Wheel Controls
The infotainment system can be
operated by using the steering
wheel controls. See“Steering Wheel
Controls”in the infotainment
manual.
Cruise Control
5:Press to turn the cruise control
system on and off. A white indicator
comes on in the instrument cluster
when cruise is turned on.
*:Press to disengage cruise
control without erasing the set
speed from memory.
+RES :If there is a set speed in
memory, press to resume that
speed or press and hold to
accelerate. If cruise control is
already active, use to increase
vehicle speed.

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112 Instruments and Controls
Wireless Charging
The vehicle may have a wireless
charging pocket outside the armrest
of the center console. The system
operates at 145 kHz and wirelessly
charges one Qi compatible
smartphone. The power output of
the system is capable of charging at
a rate up to 3 amp (15W), as
requested by the compatible
smartphone. SeeRadio Frequency
Statement0356.
{Warning
Wireless charging can affect the
operation of an implanted
pacemaker or other medical
devices. If you have one, it is
recommended to consult with
your doctor before using the
wireless charging system.
The vehicle must be on, in ACC/
ACCESSORY, or Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) must be
active. The wireless charging
feature may not correctly indicatecharging when the vehicle is in RAP.
SeeRetained Accessory Power
(RAP)0181.
The operating temperature is−20 °C
(−4 °F) to 60 °C (140 °F) for the
charging system and 0 °C (32 °F) to
35 °C (95 °F) for the smartphone.
{Warning
Remove all objects from the
charging pocket before charging
your compatible smartphone.
Objects, such as coins, keys,
rings, paper clips, or cards,
between the smartphone and the
charger will become very hot. On
the rare occasion that the
charging system does not detect
an object, and the object gets
wedged between the smartphone
and the charger, remove the
smartphone and allow the object
to cool before removing it from
the charging pocket, to prevent
burns.
To charge a compatible smartphone:
1. Remove all objects from the
charging pocket. The system
may not charge if there are any
objects in between the
smartphone and charging
pocket.
2. With the smartphone screen
facing the rear of the vehicle,
slowly insert the smartphone
into the charging pocket until a
green
}appears onVon the
infotainment display. This
indicates that the smartphone
is properly positioned and
charging. If
}turns yellow,

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118 Instruments and Controls
Cluster Menu
There is an interactive display area
in the center of the instrument
cluster.
Use the right steering wheel control
to open and scroll through the
different items and displays.
Press
oto access the cluster
applications. Use
worxto scroll
through the list of available
applications. Not all applications will
be available on all vehicles..
Info app. This is where you can
view the selected Driver
Information Center (DIC)
displays. SeeDriver Information
Center (DIC) (Base Level)0134
or
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel)0137.
.
Audio
.
Phone
.
Navigation
.
Options
Audio
In the main view of the Audio app,
press
worxto scroll through
radio stations or move to the next/
previous track of a CD/USB/
Bluetooth device that is connected
to the vehicle. Press
Vto select the
Audio app, then press
pto enter
the Audio menu. In the Audio menu
browse for music, select from the
favorites, or change the audio
source.Phone
Press
Vto select the Phone app,
then press
pto enter the Phone
menu. In the Phone menu, if there is
no active phone call, view recent
calls, scroll through contacts,
or select from the favorites. If there
is an active call, mute or unmute the
phone or switch to handset or
handsfree operation.
Navigation
Press
Vto select the Navigation
app, then press
pto enter the
Navigation menu. If there is an
active route, press
Vto cancel or
resume route guidance or turn the
voice prompts on/off.
Options
Press
Vto select the Options app.
Use
worxto scroll through the
items in the Options menu.

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124 Instruments and Controls
outboard passenger frontal airbag
and knee airbag are allowed to
inflate.
If the word OFF or the off symbol is
lit on the airbag status indicator, it
means that the passenger sensing
system has turned off the front
outboard passenger frontal airbag
and knee airbag.
If, after several seconds, both status
indicator lights remain on, or if there
are no lights at all, there may be a
problem with the lights or the
passenger sensing system. See
your dealer for service.
{Warning
If the airbag readiness light ever
comes on and stays on, it means
that something may be wrong
with the airbag system. To help
avoid injury to yourself or others,
have the vehicle serviced right
away. SeeAirbag Readiness
Light0123for more information,
including important safety
information.
Charging System Light
The charging system light comes on
briefly when the ignition is turned
on, but the engine is not running, as
a check to show the light is working.
It should go out when the engine is
started.
If the light stays on, or comes on
while driving, there may be a
problem with the electrical charging
system. Have it checked by your
dealer. Driving while this light is on
could drain the battery.
When this light comes on, or is
flashing, the Driver Information
Center (DIC) also displays a
message.
If a short distance must be driven
with the light on, be sure to turn off
all accessories, such as the radio
and air conditioner.
Malfunction Indicator
Lamp (Check Engine
Light)
This light is part of the vehicle’s
emission control on-board
diagnostic system. If this light is on
while the engine is running, a
malfunction has been detected and
the vehicle may require service. The
light should come on to show that it
is working when the ignition is in
Service Mode. SeeIgnition
Positions0176.
Malfunctions are often indicated by
the system before any problem is
noticeable. Being aware of the light
and seeking service promptly when
it comes on may prevent damage.

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158 Climate Controls
temperature is about 7 °C (44 °F)
and below. The auto rear defogger
turns off automatically.
If the vehicle is equipped with
heated outside mirrors, they turn on
when the rear window defogger
button is on and help to clear fog or
frost from the surface of the mirror.
SeeHeated Mirrors048.
Caution
Do not try to clear frost or other
material from the inside of the
front windshield and rear window
with a razor blade or anything
else that is sharp. This may
damage the rear window
defogger grid and affect the
radio's ability to pick up stations
clearly. The repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
LorM:If equipped, pressLorM
to heat the driver or passenger seat.
SeeHeated and Ventilated Front
Seats062.Remote Start Climate Control
Operation :If equipped with remote
start, the climate control system
may run when the vehicle is started
remotely. The system uses the
driver’s previous settings to heat or
cool the inside of the vehicle. The
rear defog may come on during
remote start based on cold ambient
conditions. The rear defog indicator
light does not come on during a
remote start. The front heated seats
will turn on if it is cold outside. The
heated seat indicator lights do not
come on during a remote start.

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162 Climate Controls
system does not detect possible
window fogging, it returns to normal
operation.
To turn Auto Defog off or on, see
“Climate and Air Quality”under
Vehicle Personalization0142.
Rear Window Defogger
K:Press to turn the rear window
defogger on or off. An indicator light
on the button comes on to show that
the rear window defogger is on. The
rear window defogger only works
when the ignition is on. The
defogger turns off when the ignition
is turned off or to ACC/
ACCESSORY.
The upper lines on the rear window
are antenna grids and are not
intended to defrost the glass.
The rear window defogger can be
set to automatic operation. See
“Climate and Air Quality”under
Vehicle Personalization0142.
When Auto Rear Defog is selected,
the rear window defogger turns on
automatically when the interior
temperature is cold and the outsidetemperature is about 7 °C (45 °F)
and below. The auto rear defogger
turns off automatically.
If equipped with heated outside
mirrors, they turn on when the rear
window defogger button is on and
help to clear fog or frost from the
surface of the mirror. SeeHeated
Mirrors048.
Caution
Do not try to clear frost or other
material from the inside of the
front windshield and rear window
with a razor blade or anything
else that is sharp. This may
damage the rear window
defogger grid and affect the
radio's ability to pick up stations
clearly. The repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Driver and Passenger Heated and
Ventilated Seats :If equipped,
press
LorMto heat the driver or
passenger seat.If equipped, press
{orCto
ventilate the driver or passenger
seat. SeeHeated and Ventilated
Front Seats062.
Remote Start Climate Control
Operation :If equipped with remote
start, the climate control system
may run when the vehicle is started
remotely. The system will use the
defrost setting if it is cold outside or
turn on using the coldest settings if
it is hot outside. The rear defog may
come on during remote start based
on cold ambient conditions. The
rear defog indicator light does not
come on during a remote start. The
front heated seats will turn on if it is
cold outside. The heated seat
indicator lights do not come on
during a remote start.
Sensor
The solar sensor, on top of the
instrument panel near the
windshield, monitors the solar heat.

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Fuses Usage
F22–
F23 Electric steering
column lock
F24 Sensing and
diagnostic module/
Automatic occupant
sensing (Airbag)
F25 Data link connector
F26–
F27 AC DC inverter
F28–
F29 Body control module 8
F30 Overhead console
F31 Steering wheel
controls
F32–
F33 Heating, ventilation,
and air conditioning
F34 Central gateway
moduleFuses Usage
F35 Diesel exhaust fluid
control
F36 Wireless charger/USB
charger
F37 Front accessory
power outlets/
Cigarette lighter–
China only
F38 OnStar
F39 Display
F40 Obstacle detection
F41 Body control module 1
(with Stop/Start
option)
F42 Radio
F43–
F44 Console accessory
power outlet–rear
Relays Usage
K1–
K2 Retained accessory
powerRelays Usage
K3–
K4–
K5–

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Index 375
Driving
Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . 209
Characteristics and
Towing Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
For Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . 28
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 170
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 172
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Dual Automatic Climate
Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
E
Electric Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . 189
Electric Parking Brake Light . . . . 127
Electrical Equipment,
Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Electrical System
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 268
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273Electrical System (cont'd)
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
Emergency
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
Energy Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Check Light (Malfunction
Indicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 237
Coolant Temperature
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Coolant Temperature
Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . 248, 253
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 184
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Engine Air Filter Life System . . . . 246
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 358Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 147
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder . . . 149
Exterior Lighting Battery
Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
F
Features
Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Filter,
Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 247
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 150
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 306
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Fluid
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 246
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Forward Automatic Braking . . . . . 211
Forward Collision Alert
(FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Frequency Statement
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 356