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2020 MALIBU

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR

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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.  

For easy reference, keep this guide with your Owner’s Manual in your glove box. 

Certain restrictions, precautions, and safety procedures apply to your vehicle.  

Please read your Owner’s Manual for complete instructions.

Summary of Contents for Malibu 2020

Page 1: ... 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 For easy reference keep this guide with your Owner s Manual in your glove box Certain restrictions precautions and safety procedures apply to your vehicle Please read your Owner s Manual for complete instructions ...

Page 2: ...ControlF Heated Steering WheelF Cruise Control Forward Collision AlertF Lane Keep AssistF Buttons Power Mirror Window Switches INSTRUMENT PANEL Keyless Pushbutton Start 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...

Page 3: ...h ScreenF Passenger s Heated Ventilated Seat ButtonsF Electronic Range Select Mode Control Traction Control Rear Park AssistF Auto Parking AssistF Buttons Driver s Heated Ventilated Seat ButtonsF Automatic Climate ControlsF USB Port Accessory Power Outlet Vehicle Ahead Pedestrian Ahead Antilock Brake System Low Tire Pressure Door Ajar Charging System Driver Seat Belt Reminder 2 Passenger Seat Belt...

Page 4: ...s Vehicle Remote Lock Unlock Start See Keys Doors and Windows in your Owner s Manual Remote Vehicle StartF Press and release the Lock button and then press and hold the button until the turn signal lamps flash 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 15 minutes Press and hold the button until the park...

Page 5: ...el 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 re...

Page 6: ...tem See Instruments and Controls in your Owner s 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 Press and hold to activate Bluetooth Voice Recognition Siri Eyes Free on a paired compatible cell phone End Call Mute Press to end or decline a c...

Page 7: ...s a smartphone or portable audio player iPod and offers hands free voice control 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 SiriusXMF can be stored in any order 1 Tune in the d...

Page 8: ...e infotainment system No app is required 1 Connect your compatible phone by plugging the Lightning cable into a USB data port Use your device s factory provided Lightning cable Aftermarket cables may not work 2 The Apple CarPlay icon will illuminate Touch the Apple CarPlay icon to have your apps displayed ANDROID AUTO Android Auto capability is available through a compatible smartphone using the A...

Page 9: ...nment system Depending on the phone the phone book is downloaded automatically SECONDARY PHONE A secondary phone can be paired to the Bluetooth system The system connects to the phone that is set to First to Connect The secondary phone can only receive calls To set the first and secondary phones go to Settings System Phones and select the Information icon next to the phone name STREAMING AUDIO Wit...

Page 10: ...he pocket with the screen facing the rear of the vehicle 4 The symbol will display on the infotainment screen when the smart phone is charging See Instruments and Controls in your Owner s Manual WIRELESS CHARGINGF TEEN DRIVERF Teen Driver allows multiple keys to be registered for beginning drivers When active the system mutes the audio of the radio or any device paired with the vehicle if front se...

Page 11: ...ecirculation Mode SYNC Link passenger s temperature setting to driver s temperature settingF Power Fan Control MAX Defrost AUTOMATIC OPERATIONF Press AUTO Set the temperature The system automatically controls the fan speed air delivery air conditioning and recirculation to reach the set temperature Allow time for the system to reach the desired temperature If a function is manually adjusted the Au...

Page 12: ...edium or Near This is also the Forward Collision AlertF setting Press and hold the Cancel button to switch between regular Cruise Control and Adaptive Cruise Control Advanced See Driving and Operating in your Owner s Manual CRUISE CONTROL DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS Safety or driver assistance features are no substitute for the driver s responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner The driv...

Page 13: ... crossed The Lane Keep Assist system does not continuously steer the vehicle the driver needs to steer and be in complete control of the vehicle To turn on or off press the Lane Keep Assist button on the steering wheel FORWARD COLLISION ALERTF The Vehicle Ahead Indicator is green on the instru ment cluster when a vehicle is detected and is amber when following a vehicle ahead much too closely When...

Page 14: ...k together to provide the required propulsion power at the highest efficiency This may result in higher engine speeds than expected See Driving and Operating in your Owner s Manual 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 s...

Page 15: ...screen also is shown when the vehicle is turned off displaying the information for the completed trip Total Power This DIC screen provides a numeric representation of the total power being used to propel or stop the vehicle It shows the power being provided by the high voltage battery or charging the high voltage battery as well as the power provided by the engine EV Operation This DIC screen disp...

Page 16: ...ut with the Chevrolet Owner Center Check out personalized information including an online Owner s Manual and helpful how to videos track your service history and warranty status manage your OnStar and Connected Services vehicle plans review your current Vehicle Diagnostics report active service required and more Create an account today at my chevrolet com 84313273 A Certain restrictions precaution...

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