2015 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual M
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2k15_chev_malibu_22941526A.ai (Modern Bridge - Level 2 / #23321109) Spine = Printer Adjust Color = Black Date = 03/19/14 2015 Malibu 2015 Malibu 22941526 A chevrolet.com (U.S.) chevrolet.gm.ca (Canada) chevrolet.com.mx (Mexico) Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (1,1) 7575972) - 2015 - crc - 4/1/14 2015 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual M In Brief . 1-1 Safety Belts . 3-11 Interior Lighting . 6-5 Instrument Panel . 1-2 Airbag System . 3-18 Lighting Features . 6-6 Initial Drive Information . 1-4 Child Restraints . 3-31 Vehicle Features . 1-15 Infotainment System . 7-1 Performance and Storage . 4-1 Introduction . 7-1 Maintenance . 1-19 Storage Compartments . 4-1 Radio . 7-8 Additional Storage Features . 4-2 Audio Players . 7-13 Keys, Doors, and Phone . 7-19 Windows . 2-1 Instruments and Controls . 5-1 Keys and Locks . 2-1 Controls . 5-2 Climate Controls . 8-1 Doors . 2-14 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Climate Control Systems . 8-1 Vehicle Security. 2-15 Indicators . 5-7 Air Vents . 8-8 Exterior Mirrors . 2-18 Information Displays . 5-21 Maintenance . 8-9 Vehicle Messages . 5-24 Interior Mirrors . 2-19 Driving and Operating . 9-1 Windows . 2-20 Vehicle Personalization . 5-31 Universal Remote System . 5-38 Driving Information . 9-2 Roof . 2-22 Starting and Operating . 9-14 Seats and Restraints . 3-1 Lighting . 6-1 Engine Exhaust . 9-24 Head Restraints . 3-2 Exterior Lighting . 6-1 Automatic Transmission . 9-25 Front Seats . 3-3 Brakes . 9-27 Rear Seats . 3-9 Ride Control Systems . 9-29 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7575972) - 2015 - crc - 4/1/14 2015 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual M Cruise Control . 9-31 Additional Maintenance Driver Assistance Systems . 9-34 and Care . 11-8 Fuel . 9-43 Recommended Fluids, Trailer Towing. 9-48 Lubricants, and Parts . 11-11 Conversions and Add-Ons . 9-53 Maintenance Records . 11-13 Vehicle Care . 10-1 Technical Data . 12-1 General Information . 10-2 Vehicle Identification . 12-1 Vehicle Checks . 10-3 Vehicle Data . 12-2 Headlamp Aiming . 10-25 Bulb Replacement . 10-25 Customer Information . 13-1 Electrical System . 10-33 Customer Information . 13-1 Wheels and Tires . 10-40 Reporting Safety Defects . 13-12 Jump Starting . 10-76 Vehicle Data Recording and Towing the Vehicle . 10-79 Privacy. 13-14 Appearance Care . 10-82 OnStar . 14-1 Service and Maintenance . 11-1 OnStar Overview. 14-1 General Information . 11-1 OnStar Services . 14-2 Maintenance Schedule . 11-2 OnStar Additional Special Application Information . 14-6 Services . 11-8 Index . i-1 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (3,1) 7575972) - 2015 - crc - 4/1/14 Introduction iii This manual describes features that Canadian Vehicle Owners may or may not be on the vehicle because of optional equipment that Propriétaires Canadiens was not purchased on the vehicle, A French language manual can be model variants, country obtained from your dealer, at specifications, features/applications www.helminc.com, or from: that may not be available in your The names, logos, emblems, region, or changes subsequent to On peut obtenir un exemplaire de slogans, vehicle model names, and the printing of this owner manual. ce guide en français auprès du vehicle body designs appearing in concessionnaire ou à l'adresse this manual including, but not limited Refer to the purchase savant: to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, documentation relating to your the CHEVROLET Emblem, specific vehicle to confirm the Helm, Incorporated MALIBU, and the MALIBU Emblem features. 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Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (4,1) 7575972) - 2015 - crc - 4/1/14 iv Introduction Danger, Warnings, and M : This symbol is shown when { Caution Cautions you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or Warning messages found on vehicle Caution indicates a hazard that could result in property or vehicle information. labels and in this manual describe * hazards and what to do to avoid or damage. : This symbol is shown when reduce them. you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. { Danger Vehicle Symbol Chart Danger indicates a hazard with a Here are some additional symbols high level of risk which will result that may be found on the vehicle in serious injury or death. and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to A circle with a slash through it is a the Index. safety symbol which means “Do { Warning Not,”“Do not do this,” or “Do not let 9 : Airbag Readiness Light this happen.” Warning indicates a hazard that # : Air Conditioning could result in injury or death. Symbols ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls The vehicle has components and ® labels that use symbols instead of or OnStar (if equipped) text. Symbols are shown along with $ : Brake System Warning Light the text describing the operation or " : Charging System information relating to a specific component, control, message, I : Cruise Control gauge, or indicator. B : Engine Coolant Temperature Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (5,1) 7575972) - 2015 - crc - 4/1/14 Introduction v O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure O : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® M : Windshield Washer Fluid Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (6,1) 7575972) - 2015 - crc - 4/1/14 vi Introduction 2 NOTES Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (1,1) 7575972) - 2015 - crc - 4/1/14 In Brief 1-1 In Brief Mirror Adjustment . 1-10 Lane Departure Steering Wheel Warning (LDW) . 1-17 Adjustment . 1-11 Rear Vision Instrument Panel Interior Lighting . 1-11 Camera (RVC) . 1-17 Instrument Panel Overview . 1-2 Exterior Lighting . 1-12 Parking Assist . 1-18 Windshield Wiper/Washer . 1-12 Power Outlets . 1-18 Initial Drive Information Climate Controls . 1-13 Universal Remote System . 1-18 Initial Drive Information . 1-4 Transmission . 1-14 Sunroof . 1-18 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . 1-4 Vehicle Features Performance and Maintenance Remote Vehicle Start . 1-4 Infotainment System . 1-15 Traction Control/Electronic Door Locks . 1-5 Radio(s) . 1-15 Stability Control . 1-19 Windows . 1-5 Satellite Radio . 1-15 Tire Pressure Monitor . 1-20 Seat Adjustment . 1-6 Portable Audio Devices . 1-15 Engine Oil Life System . 1-20 Memory Features . 1-8 Bluetooth® . 1-15 E85 or FlexFuel . 1-21 Second Row Seats . 1-8 Steering Wheel Controls . 1-16 Driving for Better Fuel Heated Seats . 1-9 Cruise Control . 1-16 Economy . 1-21 Head Restraint Adjustment . 1-9 Driver Information Roadside Assistance Safety Belts . 1-9 Center (DIC) . 1-17 Program . 1-21 Passenger Sensing Forward Collision Alert (FCA) OnStar® . 1-21 System . 1-10 System . 1-17 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (2,1) 7575972) - 2015 - crc - 4/1/14 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico- Black plate (3,1) 7575972) - 2015 - crc - 4/1/14 In Brief 1-3 1. Air Vents on page 8-8. 9. Exterior Lamp Controls on 17. Ignition Positions (Keyless 2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and page 6-1. Access) on page 9-14 or Lane-Change Signals on Fog Lamps on page 6-4 (If Ignition Positions (Key Access) page 6-4. Equipped). on page 9-16. Driver Information Center Instrument Panel Illumination 18. Heated Front Seats on Buttons. See Driver Information Control on page 6-5. page 3-7 (If Equipped). Center (DIC) on page 5-21. 10. Storage Compartment. See 19. Hazard Warning Flashers on 3. Instrument Cluster on page 5-8. Instrument Panel Storage on page 6-3. Driver Information Center (DIC) page 4-1. 20. Shift Lever. See Automatic on page 5-21. 11. Data Link Connector (Out of Transmission on page 9-25. 4. Windshield Wiper/Washer on View). See Malfunction 21. Parking Brake on page 9-28. page 5-3. Indicator Lamp on page 5-13. 22. Power Outlets on page 5-5. 5. Storage Area (If Equipped). See 12. Hood Release. See Hood on 23. Traction Control/Electronic Instrument Panel Storage on page 10-4. Stability Control on page 9-29. page 4-1. 13. Cruise Control on page 9-31. Lane Departure Warning 6. Light Sensor. See Automatic Forward Collision Alert (FCA) (LDW) on page 9-42 (If Headlamp System on page 6-3. System on page 9-34 (If Equipped). 7. Infotainment on page 7-1. Equipped). 24. Climate Control Systems on 8. CD Player on page 7-13. 14. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 8-1.