Chevrolet Malibu Limited 2016 User manual

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Chevrolet Malibu Limited Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S/Canada-
9086425) - 2016 - crc - 5/12/15
Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 26
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . 96
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 140
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 177
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 309
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 325
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 335
OnStar ........................ 339
Index .................... 349

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2 Introduction
Introduction
The names, logos, emblems,
slogans, vehicle model names, and
vehicle body designs appearing in
this manual including, but not limited
to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET,
the CHEVROLET Emblem,
MALIBU, and the MALIBU Emblem
are trademarks and/or service
marks of General Motors LLC, its
subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors.
For vehicles first sold in Canada,
substitute the name “General
Motors of Canada Limited”for
Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it
appears in this manual.
This manual describes features that
may or may not be on the vehicle
because of optional equipment that
was not purchased on the vehicle,
model variants, country
specifications, features/applications
that may not be available in your
region, or changes subsequent to
the printing of this owner manual.
Refer to the purchase
documentation relating to your
specific vehicle to confirm the
features.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for
quick reference.
Canadian Vehicle Owners
Propriétaires Canadiens
A French language manual can be
obtained from your dealer, at
www.helminc.com, or from:
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de
ce guide en français auprès du
concessionnaire ou à l'adresse
savant:
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
Using this Manual
To quickly locate information about
the vehicle, use the Index in the
back of the manual. It is an
alphabetical list of what is in the
manual and the page number where
it can be found.
Danger, Warning, and
Caution
Warning messages found on vehicle
labels and in this manual describe
hazards and what to do to avoid or
reduce them.
{Danger
Danger indicates a hazard with a
high level of risk which will result
in serious injury or death.
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 23179986 A First Printing ©2015 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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{Warning
Warning indicates a hazard that
could result in injury or death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.
A circle with a slash through it is a
safety symbol which means “Do
Not,” “Do not do this,”or “Do not let
this happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components and
labels that use symbols instead of
text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specific
component, control, message,
gauge, or indicator.
M:Shown when the owner
manual has additional instructions
or information.
*:Shown when the service
manual has additional instructions
or information.
0:Shown when there is more
information on another page —
“see page.”
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. For more
information on the symbol, refer to
the Index.
9:Airbag Readiness Light
#:Air Conditioning
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
%:Audio Steering Wheel Controls
or OnStar
®
(if equipped)
$:Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System
I:Cruise Control
`:Do Not Puncture
^:Do Not Service
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
g:First Responder
_:Flame/Fire Prohibited
#: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
®
a:Under Pressure
M:Windshield Washer Fluid

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2NOTES

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In Brief 5
In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Memory Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Second Row Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 12
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Passenger Sensing System . . . 13
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 14
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 16
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Radio(s) ....................... 19
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . 19
Bluetooth
®
..................... 19
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 20
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Lane Departure
Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Side Blind Zone
Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 21
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Universal Remote System . . . . . 22
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 24
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 24
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Roadside Assistance
Program ...................... 25

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6 In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview

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1. Air Vents 0174.
2. Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change Signals
0135.
Driver Information Center
Buttons. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0113.
3. Instrument Cluster 0102.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
0113.
4. Windshield Wiper/Washer 098.
5. Storage Area (If Equipped).
See Instrument Panel Storage
094.
6. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0134.
7. Infotainment 0140.
8. CD Player 0151.
9. Climate Control Systems
0168.
Dual Automatic Climate Control
System 0171.
10. Heated Front Seats 054 (If
Equipped).
11. Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0203.
Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) 0214 (If Equipped).
12. Power Outlets 0100.
13. Parking Brake 0201.
14. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0198.
15. Hazard Warning Flashers
0135.
16. Ignition Positions (Keyless
Access) 0188 or Ignition
Positions (Key Access) 0190.
17. Steering Wheel Controls 097.
18. Horn 098.
19. Steering Wheel Adjustment
097.
20. Cruise Control 0205.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0211 (If Equipped).
21. Hood Release. See Hood
0228.
22. Data Link Connector (Out of
View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0107.
23. Storage Compartment. See
Instrument Panel Storage 094.
24. Exterior Lamp Controls 0133.
Fog Lamps 0136 (If
Equipped).
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0136.

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Initial Drive
Information
This section provides a brief
overview about some of the
important features that may or may
not be on your specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer
to each of the features which can be
found later in this owner manual.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter may work up to 60 m
(197 ft) away from the vehicle.
With Remote Start Shown
Press the button to extend the key.
The key can be used for all locks.
This key is also used for the
ignition, if the vehicle does not have
pushbutton start.
K:Press to unlock the driver door
or all doors.
Q:Press to lock all doors.
Lock and unlock feedback can be
personalized.
Y:Press and hold to open the
trunk.
7:Press and release one time to
initiate vehicle locator. Press and
hold for at least three seconds to
sound the panic alarm. Press again
to cancel the panic alarm.
See Keys 026 and Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 028.
Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped, the engine can be
started from outside of the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Press and release Qon the
RKE transmitter.
2. Immediately press and hold /
for at least four seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash.
3. Start the vehicle normally after
entering.
When the vehicle starts, the parking
lamps will turn on.
Remote start can be extended.

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Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of
the following:
.Press and hold /until the
parking lamps turn off.
.Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
.Turn the vehicle on and then off.
See Remote Vehicle Start 034.
Door Locks
To lock or unlock the doors from the
outside:
.Press Qor Kon the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
See Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation 028.
.Use the key in the driver door.
To lock or unlock the doors from the
inside:
.Press Qor Kon the door lock
switch.
.Push the lock knob on the driver
door to lock all doors. Push the
lock knob on a passenger door
to lock only that door.
.Pull the door handle once to
unlock the door. Pulling the
handle again unlatches the door.
See Door Locks 035 or Power Door
Locks 036.
Windows
Press the switch down to open the
window. Pull the front of the switch
up to close it.
The power windows only operate
with the ignition in ACC/
ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START,
or when Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) is active. See
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
0195.
Express Window Operation
Windows with an express-down
feature allow the window to be
lowered without holding the switch.