Section |
Page |
2014 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual BookTOC |
1 |
Introduction |
3 |
Canadian Vehicle Owners |
3 |
Using this Manual |
3 |
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions |
4 |
Symbols |
4 |
In Brief |
7 |
Instrument Panel |
8 |
Instrument Panel Overview |
8 |
Initial Drive Information |
10 |
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System |
10 |
Remote Vehicle Start |
11 |
Door Locks |
11 |
Windows |
12 |
Seat Adjustment |
13 |
Memory Features |
15 |
Second Row Seats |
15 |
Heated Seats |
15 |
Head Restraint Adjustment |
16 |
Safety Belts |
16 |
Passenger Sensing System |
16 |
Mirror Adjustment |
17 |
Steering Wheel Adjustment |
17 |
Interior Lighting |
18 |
Exterior Lighting |
18 |
Windshield Wiper/Washer |
19 |
Climate Controls |
20 |
Transmission |
21 |
Vehicle Features |
22 |
Radio(s) |
22 |
Satellite Radio |
22 |
Portable Audio Devices |
22 |
Bluetooth® |
22 |
Steering Wheel Controls |
23 |
Cruise Control |
23 |
Infotainment System |
24 |
Driver Information Center (DIC) |
24 |
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System |
24 |
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) |
24 |
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) |
25 |
Ultrasonic Parking Assist |
25 |
Power Outlets |
25 |
Universal Remote System |
25 |
Sunroof |
25 |
eAssist Features |
26 |
eAssist® Overview |
26 |
High Voltage Safety Information |
27 |
Driver Efficiency Gauge |
27 |
Automatic Engine Start/Stop Feature |
28 |
Regenerative Braking |
28 |
Battery |
28 |
Service |
29 |
Performance and Maintenance |
29 |
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control |
29 |
Tire Pressure Monitor |
29 |
Engine Oil Life System |
30 |
E85 or FlexFuel |
30 |
Driving for Better Fuel Economy |
30 |
Roadside Assistance Program |
31 |
OnStar® |
31 |
Keys, Doors, and Windows |
33 |
Keys and Locks |
33 |
Keys |
33 |
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System |
34 |
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation |
35 |
Remote Vehicle Start |
41 |
Door Locks |
43 |
Power Door Locks |
44 |
Door Ajar Reminder |
44 |
Delayed Locking |
44 |
Automatic Door Locks |
45 |
Lockout Protection |
45 |
Safety Locks |
45 |
Doors |
46 |
Trunk |
46 |
Vehicle Security |
48 |
Vehicle Alarm System |
48 |
Immobilizer |
49 |
Immobilizer Operation (Key Access) |
49 |
Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access) |
50 |
Exterior Mirrors |
51 |
Convex Mirrors |
51 |
Power Mirrors |
51 |
Heated Mirrors |
51 |
Reverse Tilt Mirrors |
51 |
Interior Mirrors |
52 |
Interior Rearview Mirrors |
52 |
Manual Rearview Mirror |
52 |
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror |
52 |
Windows |
52 |
Power Windows |
53 |
Sun Visors |
54 |
Roof |
55 |
Sunroof |
55 |
Seats and Restraints |
57 |
Head Restraints |
58 |
Front Seats |
59 |
Seat Adjustment |
59 |
Power Seat Adjustment |
60 |
Lumbar Adjustment |
60 |
Reclining Seatbacks |
60 |
Memory Seats |
62 |
Heated Front Seats |
63 |
Rear Seats |
65 |
Rear Seat Armrest |
66 |
Safety Belts |
67 |
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly |
68 |
Lap-Shoulder Belt |
69 |
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy |
73 |
Safety Belt Extender |
73 |
Safety System Check |
73 |
Safety Belt Care |
73 |
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash |
74 |
Airbag System |
74 |
Where Are the Airbags? |
76 |
When Should an Airbag Inflate? |
78 |
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? |
79 |
How Does an Airbag Restrain? |
79 |
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? |
80 |
Passenger Sensing System |
81 |
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle |
86 |
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle |
86 |
Airbag System Check |
87 |
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash |
87 |
Child Restraints |
88 |
Older Children |
88 |
Infants and Young Children |
90 |
Child Restraint Systems |
92 |
Where to Put the Restraint |
94 |
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) |
95 |
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash |
102 |
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat) |
103 |
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat) |
105 |
Storage |
109 |
Storage Compartments |
109 |
Instrument Panel Storage |
109 |
Glove Box |
109 |
Cupholders |
110 |
Center Console Storage |
110 |
Additional Storage Features |
110 |
Cargo Tie-Downs |
110 |
Convenience Net |
110 |
Instruments and Controls |
111 |
Controls |
112 |
Steering Wheel Adjustment |
112 |
Steering Wheel Controls |
112 |
Horn |
113 |
Windshield Wiper/Washer |
113 |
Compass |
114 |
Clock |
114 |
Power Outlets |
115 |
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators |
117 |
Instrument Cluster |
118 |
Speedometer |
120 |
Odometer |
120 |
Trip Odometer |
120 |
Tachometer |
120 |
Fuel Gauge |
120 |
Driver Efficiency Gauge |
121 |
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge |
121 |
Safety Belt Reminders |
122 |
Airbag Readiness Light |
122 |
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator |
123 |
Charging System Light |
124 |
Malfunction Indicator Lamp |
124 |
Brake System Warning Light |
127 |
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light |
127 |
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light |
128 |
Vehicle Ahead Indicator |
128 |
Traction Off Light |
128 |
StabiliTrak® OFF Light |
129 |
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light |
129 |
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light |
129 |
Tire Pressure Light |
130 |
Engine Oil Pressure Light |
130 |
Low Fuel Warning Light |
131 |
Security Light |
131 |
High-Beam On Light |
132 |
Front Fog Lamp Light |
132 |
Lamps On Reminder |
132 |
Cruise Control Light |
132 |
Door Ajar Light |
132 |
Information Displays |
133 |
Center Stack Display |
133 |
Driver Information Center (DIC) |
133 |
Vehicle Messages |
136 |
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages |
136 |
Brake System Messages |
137 |
Compass Messages |
137 |
Cruise Control Messages |
137 |
Door Ajar Messages |
137 |
Engine Cooling System Messages |
138 |
Engine Oil Messages |
138 |
Engine Power Messages |
139 |
Fuel System Messages |
139 |
Key and Lock Messages |
139 |
Lamp Messages |
139 |
Object Detection System Messages |
140 |
Ride Control System Messages |
141 |
Security Messages |
141 |
Service Vehicle Messages |
141 |
Starting the Vehicle Messages |
141 |
Tire Messages |
142 |
Transmission Messages |
142 |
Vehicle Reminder Messages |
143 |
Washer Fluid Messages |
143 |
Window Messages |
143 |
Vehicle Personalization |
143 |
Universal Remote System |
149 |
Universal Remote System Programming |
149 |
Universal Remote System Operation |
152 |
Lighting |
153 |
Exterior Lighting |
153 |
Exterior Lamp Controls |
153 |
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder |
154 |
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer |
154 |
Flash-to-Pass |
154 |
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) |
154 |
Automatic Headlamp System |
155 |
Hazard Warning Flashers |
155 |
Turn and Lane-Change Signals |
156 |
Fog Lamps |
156 |
Interior Lighting |
157 |
Instrument Panel Illumination Control |
157 |
Courtesy Lamps |
157 |
Dome Lamps |
157 |
Reading Lamps |
157 |
Lighting Features |
158 |
Entry Lighting |
158 |
Exit Lighting |
158 |
Battery Load Management |
159 |
Infotainment System |
161 |
Introduction |
161 |
Infotainment |
161 |
Theft-Deterrent Feature |
162 |
Overview |
162 |
Operation |
165 |
Radio |
169 |
AM-FM Radio |
169 |
Satellite Radio |
171 |
Radio Reception |
173 |
Backglass Antenna |
173 |
Multi-Band Antenna |
174 |
Audio Players |
174 |
CD Player |
174 |
Auxiliary Devices |
176 |
Phone |
181 |
Bluetooth (Overview) |
181 |
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) |
183 |
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) |
186 |
Climate Controls |
193 |
Climate Control Systems |
193 |
Dual Automatic Climate Control System |
196 |
Air Vents |
200 |
Maintenance |
201 |
Passenger Compartment Air Filter |
201 |
Service |
202 |
Driving and Operating |
203 |
Driving Information |
204 |
Distracted Driving |
204 |
Defensive Driving |
205 |
Drunk Driving |
205 |
Control of a Vehicle |
205 |
Braking |
205 |
Steering |
206 |
Off-Road Recovery |
206 |
Loss of Control |
207 |
Track Events and Competitive Driving |
207 |
Driving on Wet Roads |
208 |
Highway Hypnosis |
209 |
Hill and Mountain Roads |
209 |
Winter Driving |
210 |
If the Vehicle Is Stuck |
212 |
Vehicle Load Limits |
212 |
Starting and Operating |
217 |
New Vehicle Break-In |
217 |
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) |
217 |
Ignition Positions (Key Access) |
219 |
Starting the Engine |
221 |
Engine Heater |
225 |
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) |
226 |
Shifting Into Park |
226 |
Shifting out of Park |
227 |
Parking over Things That Burn |
228 |
Engine Exhaust |
229 |
Running the Vehicle While Parked |
229 |
Automatic Transmission |
230 |
Manual Mode |
231 |
Brakes |
232 |
Antilock Brake System (ABS) |
232 |
Parking Brake |
233 |
Brake Assist |
234 |
Hill Start Assist (HSA) |
234 |
Ride Control Systems |
235 |
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control |
235 |
Cruise Control |
237 |
Driver Assistance Systems |
239 |
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System |
239 |
Ultrasonic Parking Assist |
241 |
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) |
243 |
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) |
245 |
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) |
247 |
Fuel |
249 |
Recommended Fuel |
250 |
Gasoline Specifications |
251 |
California Fuel Requirements |
251 |
Fuels in Foreign Countries |
251 |
Fuel Additives |
251 |
E85 or FlexFuel |
251 |
Filling the Tank |
252 |
Filling a Portable Fuel Container |
254 |
Trailer Towing |
254 |
General Towing Information |
254 |
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips |
254 |
Trailer Towing (eAssist) |
258 |
Trailer Towing (Except eAssist) |
258 |
Towing Equipment |
259 |
Conversions and Add-Ons |
260 |
Add-On Electrical Equipment |
260 |
Vehicle Care |
261 |
General Information |
262 |
California Proposition 65 Warning |
262 |
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements |
263 |
Accessories and Modifications |
263 |
Vehicle Checks |
263 |
Doing Your Own Service Work |
263 |
Hood |
264 |
Engine Compartment Overview |
265 |
Engine Oil |
270 |
Engine Oil Life System |
272 |
Automatic Transmission Fluid |
273 |
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter |
274 |
Cooling System |
276 |
Engine Coolant |
277 |
Engine Overheating |
280 |
Washer Fluid |
281 |
Brakes |
282 |
Brake Fluid |
283 |
Battery |
284 |
Starter Switch Check |
286 |
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check |
286 |
Ignition Transmission Lock Check |
286 |
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check |
287 |
Wiper Blade Replacement |
287 |
Headlamp Aiming |
288 |
Bulb Replacement |
288 |
Halogen Bulbs |
288 |
High Intensity Discharge (HID) Lighting |
289 |
LED Lighting |
289 |
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps |
289 |
Fog Lamps |
292 |
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps (LS and LT) |
293 |
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps (LTZ) |
294 |
License Plate Lamp |
295 |
Replacement Bulbs |
296 |
Electrical System |
296 |
High Voltage Devices and Wiring |
296 |
Electrical System Overload |
297 |
Fuses |
297 |
Engine Compartment Fuse Block |
298 |
Instrument Panel Fuse Block |
302 |
Wheels and Tires |
304 |
Tires |
304 |
All-Season Tires |
305 |
Winter Tires |
306 |
Summer Tires |
306 |
Tire Sidewall Labeling |
306 |
Tire Designations |
308 |
Tire Terminology and Definitions |
309 |
Tire Pressure |
312 |
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation |
313 |
Tire Pressure Monitor System |
314 |
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation |
315 |
Tire Inspection |
318 |
Tire Rotation |
318 |
When It Is Time for New Tires |
319 |
Buying New Tires |
320 |
Different Size Tires and Wheels |
322 |
Uniform Tire Quality Grading |
322 |
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance |
324 |
Wheel Replacement |
324 |
Tire Chains |
325 |
If a Tire Goes Flat |
325 |
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (With Pressure Relief Button) |
327 |
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (With Pressure Deflation Button) |
334 |
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit |
342 |
Tire Changing |
343 |
Compact Spare Tire |
348 |
Jump Starting |
349 |
Jump Starting (On-board with eAssist Only) |
349 |
Jump Starting (with or without eAssist) |
351 |
Towing the Vehicle |
354 |
Recreational Vehicle Towing |
354 |
Appearance Care |
356 |
Exterior Care |
356 |
Interior Care |
361 |
Floor Mats |
364 |
Service and Maintenance |
367 |
General Information |
367 |
Maintenance Schedule |
368 |
Special Application Services |
374 |
Additional Maintenance and Care |
374 |
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts |
378 |
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants |
378 |
Maintenance Replacement Parts |
379 |
Maintenance Records |
380 |
Technical Data |
383 |
Vehicle Identification |
383 |
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) |
383 |
Service Parts Identification Label |
383 |
Vehicle Data |
384 |
Capacities and Specifications |
384 |
Engine Drive Belt Routing |
386 |
Customer Information |
387 |
Customer Information |
387 |
Customer Satisfaction Procedure |
387 |
Customer Assistance Offices |
389 |
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users |
390 |
Online Owner Center |
390 |
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program |
391 |
Roadside Assistance Program |
391 |
Scheduling Service Appointments |
393 |
Courtesy Transportation Program |
393 |
Collision Damage Repair |
395 |
Service Publications Ordering Information |
397 |
Reporting Safety Defects |
398 |
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government |
398 |
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government |
399 |
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors |
399 |
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy |
399 |
Event Data Recorders |
400 |
OnStar® |
400 |
Infotainment System |
401 |
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) |
401 |
Radio Frequency Statement |
401 |
OnStar |
403 |
OnStar Overview |
403 |
OnStar Services |
404 |
Emergency |
404 |
Security |
404 |
Navigation |
404 |
Connections |
405 |
Diagnostics |
407 |
OnStar Additional Information |
407 |
Index |
413 |
Index_A |
413 |
Index_B |
414 |
Index_C |
414 |
Index_D |
415 |
Index_E |
416 |
Index_F |
416 |
Index_G |
417 |
Index_H |
417 |
Index_I |
418 |
Index_J |
418 |
Index_K |
418 |
Index_L |
418 |
Index_M |
419 |
Index_N |
420 |
Index_O |
420 |
Index_P |
420 |
Index_R |
421 |
Index_S |
422 |
Index_T |
423 |
Index_U |
424 |
Index_V |
424 |