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Review this Quick Reference Guide for an overview of some important features in your Chevrolet Malibu. Some optional equipment described in this guide may not be included in your vehicle. More information can be found in your Owner’s Manual and at my.chevrolet.com/learn.
INSTRUMENT PANEL Voice Recognition Turn Signal Instrument Panel Buttons/Driver Windshield Lever/ Driver Illumination Memory Seat Information Center Wipers IntelliBeam Information Control/Exterior Buttons Controls Lever Lamps Control Control Center Steering Power Heated Steering Audio Next/ Audio Volume Keyless Wheel Mirror/ Wheel /Cruise Control/ Previous Favorite Controls...
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Hazard Passenger’s Driver’s Heated/ Infotainment Warning Heated/ Ventilated Seat System Touch Flashers Ventilated Seat Buttons Screen Button Buttons Electronic Range Traction Control/ Automatic USB Port/ Select Mode Rear Park Assist Climate Accessory Control Auto Parking Controls Power Outlet Assist Buttons Door Ajar Vehicle Ahead Refer to your Owner’s Manual to...
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER Remote Vehicle Start Lock Lock button Press and release the Press to lock all doors. and then press and hold the button Unlock until the turn signal lamps flash to start Press to unlock the driver’s door. the engine from outside the vehicle.
KEYLESS (PUSHBUTTON) START The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) 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.
DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER (DIC) The DIC on the instrument cluster displays a variety of vehicle system information and warning messages. DIC CONTROLS 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)
You can tap, drag, swipe and use other simple gestures on the touch screen to interact with the system. For assistance, contact Customer Assistance at 1-855-4-SUPPORT (1-855-478-7767) or visit my.chevrolet.com/learn. STORING FAVORITES Radio stations from all bands (AM, FM or SiriusXM ) can be stored in any order.
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INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM NATURAL VOICE RECOGNITION Control the music source and make phone calls hands-free (after pairing your Bluetooth- enabled phone) using the natural voice recognition system. Push to Talk button on the steering wheel. 1. Press the 2. The radio will play a prompt. 3.
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 moving. Not all devices will support all functions. Visit my.chevrolet.com/learn for more information. PAIR A PHONE 1.
WIRELESS CHARGING The Wireless Charging system for smartphones is located in a pocket below the armrest of the center console. 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.
AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROLS Air Delivery Modes: Defog Driver’s Passenger’s Vent Temperature Conditioning Temperature Floor Control Defrost Fan Control Control Control AUTO SYNC REAR Automatic Link passenger’s Recirculation Power Driver’s Heated/ Rear Passenger’s Operation temperature Mode Window Ventilated Seat Heated/ setting to driver’s Defogger Buttons Ventilated Seat...
CRUISE CONTROL SETTING CRUISE CONTROL On/Off button. The Cruise 1. Press the Control symbol will illuminate in white on the instrument cluster. 2. When traveling at the desired speed, press the SET– button to set the speed. The symbol will illuminate in green on the instrument cluster.
DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT — When the vehicle is in Reverse, the system warns of cross-traffic coming in either direction by displaying a red alert on the infotainment screen and beeps sound. REAR PARK ASSIST — During low-speed parking maneuvers, the system provides “distance to object”...
HYBRID OVERVIEW (IF EQUIPPED) The Malibu Hybrid has an electric drive unit integrated with the highly efficient 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine. This blending of electric and gasoline propulsion maximizes fuel economy. The system continuously adjusts the operation of the engine, high-powered electric drive unit and trunk-mounted lithium-ion battery to provide outstanding performance while using significantly less fuel than a conventionally powered vehicle.
HYBRID FEATURES HYBRID LOW GEAR Operating in Low Gear provides the ability to slow without using the brakes. Vehicle operation during acceleration and cruising is not changed. L2 (Low 2) – increased regenerative braking as the accelerator pedal is released. L1 (Low 1) –...
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