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Chevrolet MALIBU 2013 Getting To Know Manual

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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 Owner Manual in your glove box.
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  • Page 1 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 Owner Manual in your glove box.

  • Page 2: Instrument Panel Controls

    INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTROLS Exterior Lamp Turn Signal Lever/ Driver Windshield Control/Instrument Panel Driver Information Information Wipers Illumination Control Center Controls Center Lever Cruise Control Hood Release Tilt/Telescopic Steering Audio Steering Buttons Wheel Lever Wheel Controls Lever Symbols Check Engine Low Fuel StabiliTrak Active Oil Pressure Door Ajar...
  • Page 3 Passenger’s Heated Seat Driver’s Heated Infotainment Storage Climate Button✦ Seat Button✦ Touch Screen Release Tab Controls Power StabiliTrak Hazard Electric Button Warning Parking Brake Door Lock Buttons Flashers Switch Button Note: ✦ optional equipment See In Brief in your Owner Manual.

  • Page 4: Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter

    REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER Trunk Unlock Press and hold to unlock the trunk. Press to unlock the driver’s door. Press again to unlock all doors. Remote Vehicle Start✦ Lock Press and release the Lock button and then press and hold the button to start Press to lock all doors.

  • Page 5: Express Power Windows

    KEYLESS ACCESS START✦ Starting the Engine With the vehicle in Park or Neutral, press the brake pedal and then press and hold the START/STOP button to start the engine. Note: Stopping the Engine Shift to Park and press the START/STOP button to turn off the engine. The audio system will be powered for 10 minutes or until the driver’s door is opened.

  • Page 6: Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel

    SEATS Driver’s Power Seat A. 6-way Seat Adjustment Move the horizontal control to move the seat forward or rearward, or to tilt, raise or lower the seat. B. Seatback Recline Adjustment Move the vertical control to recline or raise the seatback. C.

  • Page 7: Windshield Wipers

    LIGHTING Automatic Headlamp System Off/On AUTO Automatic Headlamp System Activates the Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) in the daytime and the headlamps and other exterior lamps at night or when necessary. Parking Lamps Headlamps Fog Lamps✦ Press to turn the fog lamps and parking lamps on or off.

  • Page 8: Climate Controls

    CLIMATE CONTROLS Driver’s Passenger’s Bi-level Defrost Temperature Conditioning Temperature ✦ Vent Mode Mode Control Control Defog Mode Floor Mode Mode Control Link all AUTO Rear Window/ Fan Speed Passenger’s settings to Automatic Driver’s Recirculation Control/Off Outside Mirror Heated Seat driver’s Operation Heated Seat Mode...

  • Page 9: Vehicle Personalization

    VEHICLE PERSONALIZATION Audio System Some vehicle features can be customized using the audio controls and menus. Vehicle Settings menus may include Climate and Air Quality, Comfort and Convenience, Lighting, Power Door Locks, Remote Lock/Unlock/Start and Return to Factory Settings. 1. Press the CONFIG button (A) to enter the Configuration Settings menu.

  • Page 10: Infotainment System

    INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM The infotainment system is controlled using the faceplate buttons, touch screen, voice recognition and audio steering wheel controls. FAV: TUNE/MENU:  Display BACK Tune radio SOURCE: pages of Storage Open the Phone Move back stations/Open VOL/ Select the Home favorite radio release...
  • Page 11 An iPod™, iPhone™, MP3 Player, a USB flash drive or a USB mass storage device can be connected to the USB port. Chevrolet MyLink will read the device, build a list of voice commands, Note: and fill in missing song information and album graphics.

  • Page 12: Bluetooth® System

    Before using a Bluetooth-enabled device in the vehicle, it must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system. Not all devices will support all functions. Streaming audio by Bluetooth is available only with the Chevrolet MyLink system and the 7-inch touch screen. Pair a Phone using Voice Recognition 1.

  • Page 13: Chevrolet Mylink

    It offers a variety of entertainment options, including streaming audio from the Internet through a smartphone, and features enhanced hands-free voice control and music information. For more information, including device compatibility, visit www.chevrolet.com/mylink. PANDORA ®...

  • Page 14: Audio Steering Wheel Controls

    AUDIO STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS – Volume Press + or – to adjust the volume. SRC Source Press to select an audio source. Next/Previous Rotate up or down to go to the next or pre- vious favorite radio station, track, or file. Push to Talk ®...

  • Page 15: Electric Parking Brake

    SUNROOF✦ Audio System The sunroof controls are located on the overhead console. Express Open/ Close Fully press the rear of the switch to express open the sunroof. Gently press and hold the switch to partially open the sunroof. Fully press the front of the switch to express close the sunroof.

  • Page 16: Automatic Transmission

    TRACTION CONTROL AND STABILITRAK® SYSTEMS The full-time traction control system limits wheelspin and the StabiliTrak electronic stability control system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Both systems turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started. Turning the Systems Off/On To turn off traction control, press the Traction Control/StabiliTrak Off...

  • Page 17: Ultrasonic Rear Park Assist

    ULTRASONIC REAR PARK ASSIST✦ Audio System Detected objects are indicated by audible beeps when the vehicle is in Reverse. The interval between beeps becomes shorter as the vehicle gets closer to an object. When the distance is less than 12 in. (30cm), the beeps are continuous. The system operates only at speeds less than 5 mph.
  • Page 18 eASSIST OPERATION (ECO MODELS ONLY) A compact electric assist system called eAssist has been integrated with the highly efficient 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic transmission to provide an electric “boost” to help conserve fuel. eAssist includes a small, but powerful, electric motor rated at 15 kilowatts.
  • Page 19 Audio System Hill Start Assist After stopping on an incline, the Hill Start Assist feature momentarily holds the vehicle when the brake pedal is released. The driver-applied brake pressure is used during the stop to keep the vehicle from rolling during the period between when the brake pedal is released and the accelerator pedal is applied.

  • Page 20: Roadside Assistance

    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 5 years/100,000 miles at no expense to you. This value- added service is intended to provide you with peace of mind as you drive across town or travel the open road.

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