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2k17_Chevrolet_Malibu_23461930A.ai 1 5/26/2016 2:09:05 PM 2017 Malibu C M Y CM MY CY CMY K Malibu Owner’s Manual 23461930 A Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 10122664) - 2017 - crc - 5/23/16 Contents Introduction . 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 VehicleCare .................. 278 Service and Maintenance . 368 Technical Data ................ 380 Customer Information . 383 Reporting Safety Defects . 393 OnStar . 397 Index . 407 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 10122664) - 2017 - crc - 5/23/16 2 Introduction Introduction This manual describes features that Helm, Incorporated may or may not be on the vehicle Attention: Customer Service because of optional equipment that 47911 Halyard Drive was not purchased on the vehicle, Plymouth, MI 48170 model variants, country USA specifications, features/applications that may not be available in your Using this Manual region, or changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the The names, logos, emblems, Refer to the purchase back of the manual. It is an slogans, vehicle model names, and documentation relating to your alphabetical list of what is in the vehicle body designs appearing in specific vehicle to confirm the manual and the page number where this manual including, but not limited features. it can be found. to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, Keep this manual in the vehicle for MALIBU, and the MALIBU Emblem quick reference. Danger, Warning, and are trademarks and/or service Caution marks of General Motors LLC, its Canadian Vehicle Owners Warning messages found on vehicle subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. AFrenchlanguagemanualcanbe labels and in this manual describe For vehicles first sold in Canada, obtained from your dealer, at hazards and what to do to avoid or substitute the name “General www.helminc.com, or from: reduce them. Motors of Canada Company” for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it Propriétaires Canadiens appears in this manual. On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante: Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 23461930 A First Printing © 2016 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 10122664) - 2017 - crc - 5/23/16 Introduction 3 Acirclewithaslashthroughitisa 9 : Airbag Readiness Light { Danger safety symbol which means “Do Not,”“Do not do this,” or “Do not let # : Air Conditioning Danger indicates a hazard with a this happen.” ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls Symbols or OnStar® (if equipped) The vehicle has components and $ : Brake System Warning Light labels that use symbols instead of { Warning text. Symbols are shown along with " : Charging System the text describing the operation or I : Cruise Control Warning indicates a hazard that information relating to a specific could result in injury or death. component, control, message, ` : Do Not Puncture gauge, or indicator. ^ : Do Not Service M : Shown when the owner B : Engine Coolant Temperature Caution manual has additional instructions : Exterior Lamps or information. O Caution indicates a hazard that g : First Responder * : Shown when the service could result in property or vehicle manual has additional instructions _ : Flame/Fire Prohibited damage. or information. # : Fog Lamps 0 : Shown when there is more . : Fuel Gauge information on another page — + “see page.” : Fuses 3 Vehicle Symbol Chart : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Here are some additional symbols j that may be found on the vehicle : LATCH System Child Restraints and what they mean. For more * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp information on the symbol, refer to : : Oil Pressure the Index. Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 10122664) - 2017 - crc - 5/23/16 4 Introduction Q : OnStar O : Power 9 : Ready / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® a : Under Pressure M : Windshield Washer Fluid Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 10122664) - 2017 - crc - 6/1/16 In Brief 5 Vehicle Features High Voltage Safety In Brief Infotainment System . 19 Information . 26 Radio(s) . 20 Regenerative Braking Instrument Panel Satellite Radio . 20 (Hybrid Only) . 27 Portable Audio Devices . 20 Battery . 27 Instrument Panel Overview . 6 Bluetooth® ..................... 20 Service . 27 Steering Wheel Controls . 21 Initial Drive Information Performance and Maintenance Initial Drive Information . 8 Cruise Control . 22 Driver Information Traction Control/Electronic Stop/Start System . 8 Stability Control . 27 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Center (DIC) . 22 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Tire Pressure Monitor .......... 28 System . 8 Fuel (1.5L and 1.8L Remote Vehicle Start . 8 System . 23 Forward Automatic Engines) . 28 Door Locks . 9 Fuel (2.0L Engine) . 28 Trunk Release .................. 9 Braking (FAB) . 23 Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) E85 or FlexFuel . 29 Windows . 10 Engine Oil Life System . 29 Seat Adjustment . 10 System . 23 Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . 23 Driving for Better Fuel Memory Features . 12 Economy . 29 Second Row Seats . 12 Lane Change Alert (LCA) . 24 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . 24 Roadside Assistance Heated and Ventilated Seats . 12 Program . 30 Head Restraint Adjustment . 13 Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) Safety Belts . 13 System . 24 Passenger Sensing System . 13 Parking Assist . 24 Mirror Adjustment . 14 Automatic Parking Steering Wheel Adjustment . 14 Assist (APA) . 24 Interior Lighting . 15 Power Outlets . 24 Exterior Lighting . 16 Universal Remote System . 25 Windshield Wiper/Washer . 16 Sunroof . 25 Climate Controls . 17 Hybrid Features Transmission .................. 18 Hybrid Features . 26 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 10122664) - 2017 - crc - 6/1/16 6 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 10122664) - 2017 - crc - 6/1/16 In Brief 7 1. Air Vents 0 211. Assistance Systems for Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 266 0 2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn Parking or Backing 253 (If Equipped). and Lane-Change (If Equipped). 19. Hood Release. See Signals 0 167. 11. Shift Lever. See Automatic Hood 0 281. 0 3. Instrument Cluster (Base Transmission 233. 20. Data Link Connector (Out of Level) 0 112 or Instrument 12. Electric Parking Brake 0 238. View). See Malfunction Cluster (Uplevel) 0 114. 0 Indicator Lamp (Check Engine 13. USB Port 184. 0 Driver Information Center (DIC) Light) 122. 0 14. ENGINE START/STOP Button. 0 (Base Level) 131 or Driver See Ignition Positions 0 225. 21. Exterior Lamp Controls 163. Information Center (DIC) 0 15. Steering Wheel Controls 0 104. 22. Instrument Panel Illumination (Uplevel) 134. Control 0 167. 4. Windshield Wiper/ Driver Information Center Washer 0 105. Buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level) 5. Light Sensor. See Automatic 0 0 131 or Driver Information Headlamp System 166. Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 134. 0 6. Infotainment 171. 16. Horn 0 105. 7. Climate Control 0 17. Steering Wheel Systems 205. Adjustment 0 104. Dual Automatic Climate Control 18. Cruise Control 0 243. System 0 208 (If Equipped). Adaptive Cruise Control 0 245 8. Hazard Warning (If Equipped). Flashers 0 166. 0 0 Heated Steering Wheel 105 9. Power Outlets 108. (If Equipped). 10. Traction Control/Electronic 0 Forward Collision Alert (FCA) Stability Control 241. System 0 258 (If Equipped). Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 10122664) - 2017 - crc - 6/1/16 8 In Brief Initial Drive Remote Keyless Entry 7 : Press and release one time to (RKE) System initiate vehicle locator. Press and Information hold for at least three seconds to This section provides a brief The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) sound the panic alarm. Press again overview about some of the transmitter may work up to 60 m to cancel the panic alarm. (197 ft) away from the vehicle. important features that may or may See Keys 0 31 and Remote Keyless not be on your specific vehicle. Entry (RKE) System Operation 0 32. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be Remote Vehicle Start found later in this owner manual. If equipped, the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle. Stop/Start System Starting the Vehicle The vehicle may have a fuel saving stop/start system to shut off the 1. Press and release Q on the engine and help conserve fuel. RKE transmitter. When the brakes are applied and 2. Immediately, press and hold / the vehicle is at a complete stop, With Remote Start Shown for at least four seconds or until the engine may turn off. When the the turn signal lamps flash. brake pedal is released or the K : Press to unlock the driver door accelerator pedal is pressed, the or all doors, depending on the 3. Start the vehicle normally after engine will restart. See Starting the vehicle personalization setting. entering. Engine 0 227. Q : Press to lock all doors. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. For the hybrid vehicle, the engine will only start if needed for warming X : Press twice quickly to open the functions or high voltage battery trunk. charging. Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- 10122664) - 2017 - crc - 6/1/16 In Brief 9 Remote start can be extended. To lock or unlock the doors from the Trunk Release inside: Canceling a Remote Start To open the trunk: To cancel a remote start, do one of . Press and hold X on the RKE the following: transmitter. Press and hold / until the . Press the touch pad on the rear parking lamps turn off.