Hybrid Operation; Hybrid Features; Regenerative Braking - Chevrolet MALIBU 2019 Quick Reference Manual

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 OPERATION

While driving, the gasoline engine will seamlessly turn on when necessary to provide
power. It will turn off when not needed to save fuel.
The engine may remain running while driving when:
• Accelerating or driving up hills.
• Vehicle speed is greater than 55 mph (88 kph).
• Charging the high-voltage battery.
• Cabin warming is requested based on the climate control settings.
The engine and electric drive unit work together to provide the required propulsion
power at the highest efficiency. This may result in higher engine speeds than expected.

HYBRID FEATURES

VEHICLE STARTING
With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and then press the ENGINE
START/STOP button.
The Vehicle Ready indicator will illuminate when the vehicle is ready to be driven. The
engine will start only if required to charge the high-voltage battery or to warm the cabin.
In temperatures below 32° F / 0° C, the engine start will be delayed while the hybrid
system is initializing. The "Initializing – Wait To Shift" message will be displayed on the
Driver Information Center. Wait to shift the vehicle from Park until the message is no
longer displayed and the Vehicle Ready indicator is illuminated.

REGENERATIVE BRAKING

Regenerative braking captures some of the kinetic energy from the moving vehicle and
stores it in the high-voltage battery, contributing to increased energy efficiency. Braking
less aggressively allows for more energy recovery.
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See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner's Manual.