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Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-
16273584) - 2023 - CRC - 9/28/22
292 Service and Maintenance
Additional Required Services—Severe
Service
Every 72 000 km (45,000 mi)
.Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter.
Owner Checks and Services
Every Five Years
.Replace brake fluid every five years. See
Brake Fluid 0234.
Every Seven Years
.Replace Air Conditioning Desiccant every
seven years. The air conditioning system
requires maintenance every seven years.
This service requires replacement of the
desiccant to help the longevity and
efficient operation of the air conditioning
system. This service can be complex. See
your dealer.
Multi-Point Vehicle
Inspection (MPVI)
A Multi Point Vehicle Inspection (MPVI)
completed by a GM dealer technician is a
maintenance assessment of your vehicle.
The benefit of the MPVI is to identify and
inform the customer of service items that
require immediate attention and those that
may require attention in the future.
The technician will perform the following
checks on your vehicle. For a complete list
of checks, inspections, and services, see your
dealer.
Some items may not apply to your vehicle
and/or region.
Diagnostics
.OnStar active, if equipped
.Service history/recall check
Engine Oil and Filter
.Engine oil
.Oil life monitor
‐ Reset oil life monitor
Exterior Lights
.Visual inspection
Windshield and Wipers
.Visual inspection
Battery
.Battery visual inspection
.Battery test results
.Battery cables and connections
Systems, Fluids, and Visible Leak
Inspection
.Engine oil
.Transmission
.Drive axle
.Transfer case
.Engine cooling system
.Power steering, if equipped
.Fuel system
.Windshield washer fluid

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Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identified below by name or specification, including fluids or lubricants not listed here, can be obtained from your dealer.Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission Continuously Variable Ratio Transmission (CVT) Fluid. See your dealer. Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant.
Engine Oil Engine oil meeting the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco
dexos1 full synthetic is recommended. See Engine Oil0225.
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2 Category LB
or GC-LB.
Hydraulic Brake System DOT 4 Hydraulic Brake Fluid.
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube. See your dealer. Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant. See your dealer.Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.

Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-
16273584) - 2023 - CRC - 9/28/22
Index 323
Driving (cont'd)Characteristics and Towing Tips . . . . . . . . 213
Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Distracted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Impaired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Dual Automatic Climate Control System . . . . 159
E
ElectricBrake Boost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Parking Brake Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Electrical Equipment, Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
System Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Electrical System Engine Compartment Fuse Block . . . . . . . 245
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . 249 Emergency
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Air Filter Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Check Light (Malfunction Indicator) . . . . . 88
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Coolant Temperature Warning Light . . . . 92
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Equipment, Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Exterior
Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Lamps Off Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Frequency Statement
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
Front Heated and Ventilated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System . . . . . . . 205
Front Seats
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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330 Index
Transportinga Disabled Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
TTY Users Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Turn and Lane-Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Turn Signal
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240, 241
U
Umbrella Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
UpdatesMap Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Using
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
V
VehicleAhead Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Alarm System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Canadian Owners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Data Recording and Privacy . . . . . . . . . . . . 309 Vehicle (cont'd)
Identification Number (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . 297
Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Positioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Remote Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Speed Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Vehicle Care Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Ventilation, Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Voice Recognition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Voltage Devices and Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Voltmeter Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
W
Warning
Brake System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Caution and Danger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Hazard Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . 80
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Wheels Alignment and Tire Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 Wheels (cont'd)
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
When It Is Time for New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Where to Put the Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Windshield
Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Wiring, High Voltage Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . 242