Chevrolet Malibu 2021, Owner'S Manual

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Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-
14584249) - 2021 - CRC - 4/23/20
78 Instruments and Controls
. Medical equipment
See High Voltage Devices and Wiring 0 252 .
Wireless Charging
If equipped, the vehicle has a wireless
charging pocket outside the armrest of the
center console. The system operates at 145
kHz and wirelessly charges one Qi
compatible smartphone. The power output
of the system is capable of charging at a
rate up to 3 amp (15W), as requested by the
compatible smartphone. See
Radio
Frequency Statement 0 326 .
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Warning
Wireless charging can affect the
operation of an implanted pacemaker or
other medical devices. If you have one, it
is recommended to consult with your
doctor before using the wireless charging
system.
The vehicle must be on, in ACC/ACCESSORY,
or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) must be
active. The wireless charging feature may
not correctly indicate charging when the
vehicle is in RAP or during Bluetooth phone
calls. See
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
0 186 .
The operating temperature is − 20 °C ( − 4 °F)
to 60 °C (140 °F) for the charging system
and 0 °C (32 °F) to 35 °C (95 °F) for the
smartphone.
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Warning
Remove all objects from the charging
pocket before charging your compatible
smartphone. Objects, such as coins, keys,
rings, paper clips, or cards, between the
smartphone and the charger will become
very hot. On the rare occasion that the
charging system does not detect an
object, and the object gets wedged
between the smartphone and the
charger, remove the smartphone and
allow the object to cool before removing
it from the charging pocket, to prevent
burns.
To charge a compatible smartphone:
1. Remove all objects from the charging
pocket. The system may not charge if
there are any objects in between the
smartphone and charging pocket.
2. With the smartphone screen facing the
rear of the vehicle, slowly insert the
smartphone into the charging pocket
until a green
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appears on
V
on the
infotainment display. This indicates that
the smartphone is properly positioned
and charging. If
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turns yellow, ensure
that the charging pocket is clear of any
objects and that the smartphone is
capable of wireless charging before
repositioning it. If
}
does not