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Chevrolet Malibu (2016) manual

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    1 www.chevrolet.com 2016 Malibu Getting to Know Y our 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 O[...]

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    2 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/ F[...]

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    3 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 Assi[...]

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    4 Keyless Access System F 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 han[...]

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    5 Pushbutton Start F 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 illuminate[...]

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    6 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 Pre[...]

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    7 F Optional equipment *Screen measured diagonally Chevrolet MyLink Infotainment System F 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[...]

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    8 Chevrolet MyLink Infotainment System F 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 SiriusXM F ) can be stored in any order. 1. Tun[...]

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    9 Bluetooth® System F 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 m[...]

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    10 F Optional equipment *Late availability Some vehicle features can be customized using the Settings menus on the infotainment system. The Settings menus F may 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. S[...]

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    11 F Optional equipment Automatic Climate Controls Driver Temperature Control AUTO Automatic Operation A/C Air Conditioning Control Passenger Temperature Control F REAR Rear Window Defogger Driver’s Heated/ Ventilated Seat Buttons F Passenger’s Heated/ Ventilated Seat Buttons F Air Delivery Modes: Defog Vent Floor Recirculation Mode SYNC Link p[...]

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    12 Setting Cruise Control 1. Press the On/Off button. The Cruise 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. Adjusting Cruise Control RES+ Resume/Accelerate Press the RES+ button to [...]

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    13 F Optional equipment Driving Assistance Systems F Traction Control and StabiliTrak® – The full-time Traction Control system limits wheel - spin and the StabiliTrak electronic stability control system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difcult driving conditions. Both systems turn on automatically every time the vehicle is s[...]

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    14 Hybrid Overview (if equipped) Hybrid Features The Malibu Hybrid has an electric drive unit integrated with the highly efcient 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 [...]

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    15 Hybrid Displays Power Gauge – When accelerating or driving, the gauge shows the amount of power pro - vided by the propulsion system to propel the vehicle. When coasting or braking, it shows the amount of power provided by the regenerative braking system or the conventional brakes to slow the vehicle. Operating the vehicle close to the zero po[...]

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    16 Roadside Assistance 1-800-CHEV-USA TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 (1-800-243-8872) As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance program for up to 5 years/60,000 miles, whichever occurs rst, at no expense to you. Chevrolet’s Roadside Assistance toll-free number is staffed by a team of traine[...]