Chevrolet Malibu 2016 User manual

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2016 Malibu
Getting to Know Your
Review this Quick Reference Guide for an overview of some important
features in your Chevrolet Malibu. More detailed information can be
found in your Owner Manual. Some optional equipment described
in this guide may not be included in your vehicle. For easy reference,
keep this guide with your Owner Manual in your glove box.

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Memory Seat
Buttons
F
Instrument Panel
Illumination
Control/Exterior
Lamps Control
Driver
Information
Center
Voice Recognition
Buttons/Driver
Information
Center Controls
Windshield
Wipers
Lever
Audio Next/
Previous Favorite
Station Controls
(behind steering
wheel)
Turn Signal
Lever/
IntelliBeam
Control
F
Heated Steering
Wheel
F
/Cruise Control/
Forward Collision
Alert
F
/Lane Keep
Assist
F
Buttons
Power
Mirror/
Window
Switches
Instrument Panel
Engine
Start/Stop
Button
Audio Volume
Controls (behind
steering wheel)
Steering
Wheel
Adjustment
Lever
Low Fuel
Traction Control Off
Brake System
Cruise Control
StabiliTrak Active
StabiliTrak Off
Security
Electric Parking Brake
Service Electric Parking Brake
Lights On Reminder
Airbag Readiness
Engine Oil Pressure
Check Engine
Lane Keep Assist
Vehicle Ahead
Symbols

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Refer to your Owner Manual
to learn about the information
being relayed by the lights,
gauges and indicators on the
instrument cluster.
See In Brief in your Owner Manual.
Hazard
Warning
Flashers
Button
Infotainment
System Touch
Screen
Passenger’s
Heated/
Ventilated Seat
Buttons
F
Electronic Range
Select Mode
Control
Stability Control/
Park Assist
F
/
Auto Parking
Assist
F
Buttons
Driver’s Heated/
Ventilated Seat
Buttons
F
Automatic
Climate
Controls
USB Port/
Accessory
Power Outlet
Pedestrian Ahead
Antilock Brake System
Low Tire Pressure
Door Ajar
Charging System
Driver Safety Belt
Reminder
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Passenger Safety Belt
Reminder
F Optional equipment

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Keyless Access SystemF
The Keyless Access System enables operation of the doors, ignition and trunk without
removing the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter from a pocket or purse. The transmitter
must be within 3 feet of a front door or the trunk.
Keyless Unlocking
With the transmitter within range:
Press the lock button on the driver’s door
handle to unlock the driver’s door; press it
again within 5 seconds to unlock all doors.
Press the lock button on a passenger’s
door handle to unlock all doors.
Press the touchpad above the license plate
to open the trunk.
Keyless Locking
With the ignition off, the transmitter out of
the vehicle, and all doors closed:
Press the lock button on any door handle to lock all doors immediately.
If Passive Locking is turned on, all doors will lock automatically after a short delay once
all doors are closed.
Note: To change the door lock and unlock settings, go to Remote Lock, Unlock, Start in the Vehicle
Settings menu.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.
Remote Vehicle StartF
Press and release the Lock button and
then press and hold the button until
the turn signal lamps ash to start the
engine from outside the vehicle. After
entering the vehicle, turn on the ignition.
• During a remote start, the engine will
run for 10 minutes.
• Press and hold the button until
the parking lamps turn off to cancel a
remote start.
On hybrid models, the engine will start
only if needed for warming the cabin or
for high-voltage battery charging.
Lock
Press to lock all doors.
Unlock
Press to unlock the driver’s door.
Press again to unlock all doors.
Trunk
Press twice quickly to open the trunk.
Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm
Press and release to locate your vehicle.
Press and hold to activate the alarm.
Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
F Optional equipment
Note: To change the remote lock, unlock, and remote start settings, go to Remote Lock, Unlock, Start in
the Vehicle Settings menu.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner Manual.

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Pushbutton StartF
Engine Stop/Start Operation (Non-Hybrid Model)
The Remote Keyless Entry transmitter must
be in the vehicle to turn on the ignition.
Starting the Engine
With the transmission in Park or Neutral,
press the brake pedal and then press the
ENGINE START/STOP button. The button
indicator will be green.
On hybrid models, the illuminated
Vehicle Ready light indicates the vehicle is ready to drive.
Stopping the Engine
Shift to Park and press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button.
Accessory Mode
With the engine off and the brake pedal not depressed, press the ENGINE START/STOP
button. The button indicator will be amber.
Note: If the transmitter battery is weak, place the transmitter in the pocket in the center console to
enable the engine to start. Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
A fuel-saving stop/start system has been integrated with the 1.5L four-cylinder engine.
While driving, when the brake is applied and the vehicle is at a complete stop, the auto-
matic engine stop/start system may turn off the engine, referred to as an Auto Stop. In
Auto Stop mode, the tachometer gauge will read AUTO STOP. The audio system, climate
controls and other accessories will continue to operate. Upon releasing the brake pedal or
applying the accelerator pedal, the engine will restart. After parking the vehicle and turn-
ing off the engine, the tachometer gauge will read OFF.
The engine may remain running or restart when the vehicle is stopped if:
• A minimum vehicle speed is not reached.
• The engine or transmission is not at the required operating temperature.
• The outside temperature is not in the required operating range.
• The shift lever is in any gear other than Drive (D).
• The battery state of charge is low.
• The climate control system requires the engine to run based on the climate control
or defog setting. Select the ECO air conditioning setting (green A/C indicator) to
maximize the frequency and duration of Auto Stops.
• The Auto Stop time is greater than 2 minutes.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner Manual.
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The DIC on the instrument cluster displays
a variety of vehicle system information and
warning messages.
Use the controls on the right side of the
steering wheel to select the Trip/Fuel,
Vehicle, and Eco menus (base DIC) or the
Info (includes trip and fuel information),
Audio, Phone, Navigation, and Options
menus (up-level DIC)F.
Menu Items
Press the or button to move between the display zones.
Press the or button to move through the menus.
Press the button to open a menu or select a setting.
Reset an Item
1. Use the controls to display the desired item.
2. Press the button to reset or clear the item.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
F Optional equipment
Audio Steering Wheel Controls
Push to Talk
Press to answer an incoming call or to
use natural voice recognition with the
Bluetooth or OnStar® system.
End Call/Mute
Press to end or decline a call.
Press to mute/unmute the speakers.
+–Volume
(behind right side of steering wheel)
Press the top or bottom button to adjust
the volume.
Next/Previous Favorite Station
(behind the left side of steering wheel)
Press the top or bottom button to go to
the next or previous favorite radio station
or track.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
Next/Previous Favorite Station button shown

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F Optional equipment *Screen measured diagonally
Chevrolet MyLink Infotainment SystemF
Applications:
Touch the screen
icon to access the
application
Home
screen
SEEK
Previous radio
station or track
BACK
Move back one
level in the
menus
SEEK
Next radio
station or track
Power/
Volume
Refer to your Owner Manual for important information about using the infotainment system
while driving.
Chevrolet MyLink
Chevrolet MyLink uses a Bluetooth or USB connection to link to a compatible device,
such as a smartphone, cell phone, USB ash drive or portable audio player/iPod®. For
assistance with the MyLink system, contact Customer Assistance at 1-855-4-SUPPORT
(1-855-478-7767) or visit www.chevrolet.com/mylink.
8-inch* color screen
F
shown
See your Infotainment System Manual.

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Chevrolet MyLink Infotainment SystemF
Setting the Time
1. Touch Settings on the home screen.
2. Touch Time and Date.
3. Touch Set Time.
4. Touch the screen buttons to adjust the hours, minutes and AM or PM.
5. Touch BACK to exit the menu.
Storing Favorites
Radio stations from all bands (AM, FM or SiriusXMF) can be stored in any order.
1. Tune in the desired radio station.
2. Select the desired page of favorite screen buttons.
3. Touch and hold one of the favorite screen buttons until a beep is heard.
4. Repeat the steps to store another favorite station.
Natural Voice RecognitionF
Control the music source and make phone calls hands-free (after pairing your Bluetooth-
enabled phone) using the natural voice recognition system.
1. Press the Push to Talk button on the steering wheel.
2. The radio will say “Command please,” followed by a beep.
3. After the beep, say what you want it to do using natural speech.
• Phone (using your paired phone) – Example command: “Call Amanda” or
“Dial 555-1212”
• Media Music Device Search (when connected to USB only) –
Example command: “Play artist [name]” or “Play song [name]”
• Radio control – Example command: “Tune FM 104.3” or “Tune XM Classic Vinyl”
• Help – Say “Help” for voice recognition assistance
PANDORA® Internet Radio or Stitcher Internet Radio™F
Listen to personalized radio stations based on favorite artists or genres.
Download the latest Pandora or Stitcher app to your smartphone and sign in.
Create a station on your phone to listen to a customized song list in the vehicle.
Connect your smartphone to the system by Bluetooth or, for Apple devices, by a
USB cable.
Touch the Pandora or Stitcher icon on the touch screen to access the app. A slight
delay may occur when loading a song or changing a station.
See your Infotainment System Manual.
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Bluetooth® SystemF
Refer to your Owner Manual for important information about using the Bluetooth system
while driving.
Before using a Bluetooth-enabled device in the vehicle, it must be paired with the
in-vehicle Bluetooth system. The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is mov-
ing. Not all devices will support all functions. Visit my.chevrolet.com/learn for more
information.
Pair a Phone
1. Press the Phone button and select Pair or Search Device. If equipped, press the
Push to Talk button and say “Pair.”
2. Start the pairing process on the phone. Locate Your Vehicle or Chevrolet MyLink on
the phone.
3. Conrm the codes that appear on the infotainment screen and the phone.
4. If your phone prompts you to accept the connection or phone book download, select
Always Accept and Allow.
See Infotainment System in your Owner Manual.
F Optional equipment
Portable Audio Devices
OnStar® with 4G LTE and Wi-Fi®F
An iPod®, iPhone®, MP3 Player, a USB ash
drive or a USB mass storage device can be
connected to the USB data port located at
the front of the center console.
Press the MEDIA button or touch the
Audio screen buttonFto select a portable
device as the audio source.
See Infotainment System in your Owner Manual.
With OnStar 4G LTE and Wi-Fi®, up to seven devices (smartphones, tablets and laptops)
can be connected to high-speed Internet through the vehicle’s built-in Wi-Fi hotspot.
To retrieve the SSID and password for the hotspot, press the OnStar Voice Command
button on the overhead console or rearview mirror, wait for the prompt, and then say
“Wi-Fi settings.” The information will be displayed on the screen.
For assistance, press the blue OnStar button or call 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827).
Note: See onstar.com for a detailed instruction guide, vehicle availability, details, and system
limitations.
See OnStar in your Owner Manual.

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Optional equipment *Late availability
Some vehicle features can be customized using the Settings menus on the infotainment
system. The Settings menusFmay include Time and Date, Language, Valet Mode, Radio,
Vehicle, Bluetooth, Rear Camera, Return to Factory Settings and others.
1. Press the MENU knob or touch Settings on the home screen.
2. Select the desired menu item.
3. Select the desired feature and setting.
4. Select BACK to exit each menu.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
Vehicle Personalization
Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™F
Apple CarPlay or Android Auto* capability may be available through a compatible
smartphone. If available, a Projection icon will appear on the home page of the
infotainment display.
1. No app is required for Apple CarPlay. Download the Android Auto app to your phone
from the Google Play Store.
2. Connect your Apple iPhone or Android phone by plugging the compatible phone USB
cable into a USB data port. Use your device’s factory-provided USB cable. Aftermarket
cables may not work.
3. The Projection icon will change to Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, depending on
the phone. Apple CarPlay or Android Auto may launch automatically upon USB connec-
tion. If not, touch the Apple CarPlay or Android Auto icon on the home screen.
For more information on using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto, call 1-855-4-SUPPORT
(1-855-478-7767) or visit my.chevrolet.com/learn.
See Infotainment System in your Owner Manual.
The Wireless Charging system is located in a pocket below the armrest of the center con-
sole. To check device compatibility, visit my.chevrolet.com/learn. See your phone retailer
for details on required phone accessories.
1. The vehicle must be on or Retained
Accessory Power must be active.
2. Remove all objects from the charging
pocket.
3. Place the device in the pocket with the
screen facing the rear of the vehicle.
4. The symbol will display on the
infotainment screen when the device is
charging.
See Instruments and Controls in your Owner Manual.
Wireless ChargingF