Chevrolet Malibu 2019 User Manual
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
2019 MALIBU
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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.
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INSTRUMENT PANEL
Memory Seat
F
Buttons
Instrument Panel
Illumination
Control/Exterior
Lamps Control
Turn Signal
Lever/
IntelliBeam
F
Control
Driver
Information
Center
Voice Recognition
Buttons/Driver
Information Center
Controls
Windshield
Wipers
Lever
2
Power
Mirror/
Window
Switches
SYMBOLS
Low Fuel
Traction Control Off
Brake System
Cruise Control
StabiliTrak Active
Heated Steering
WheelF/Cruise Control/
Forward Collision
AlertF/Lane Keep
AssistF Buttons
Audio Next/
Previous Favorite
Station Controls
(behind steering
wheel)
StabiliTrak Off
Security
Electric Parking Brake
Service Electric Parking
Brake
Steering
Wheel
Adjustment
Lever
Audio Volume
Controls
(behind
steering wheel)
Lights On Reminder
Airbag Readiness
Engine Oil Pressure
Check Engine
Lane Keep Assist
Keyless
(Pushbutton)
Start
Driver’s Heated/
2
Ventilated Seat
Buttons
F
Infotainment
System Touch
F
Screen
Hazard
Warning
Flashers
Button
Passenger’s
Heated/
Ventilated Seat
Buttons
F
Electronic Range
Select Mode
F
Optional equipment
Traction Control/
Control
Rear Park AssistF/
Auto Parking
AssistF Buttons
Vehicle Ahead
Pedestrian Ahead
Antilock Brake System
Low Tire Pressure
USB Port/
Accessory
Power Outlet
Door Ajar
Charging System
Driver Seat Belt
Reminder
Passenger Seat Belt
Reminder
Automatic
Climate
F
Controls
Refer to your Owner’s Manual to
learn about the information being
relayed by the lights, gauges
and indicators on the instrument
cluster.
See In Brief in your Owner’s Manual.
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REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER
Lock
Press to lock all doors.
Unlock
Press to unlock the driver’s door.
Press again to unlock all doors.
Trunk
Press twice quickly to open the trunk.
Vehicle Locator/Panic Alarm
Press and release to locate your vehicle.
Press and hold to activate the alarm.
Remote Vehicle Start
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 parking lamps turn off to cancel a
remote start.
On hybrid models, the engine will start
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only if needed for warming the cabin or
for high-voltage battery charging.
Note: To change the remote lock, unlock, and remote start settings, go to Settings > Vehicle > Remote
Lock, Unlock, Start.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.
KEYLESS ACCESS SYSTEM
The Keyless Access System enables operation of the doors 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 within 3 feet of the trunk.
KEYLESS UNLOCKING
With the transmitter within range:
Press the lock button on the driver’s door
handle to unlock the driver’s door; press it
again within 5 seconds to unlock all doors.
Press the lock button on the front passen-
ger’s door handle to unlock all doors.
Press the touchpad above the license
plate to open the trunk.
KEYLESS LOCKING
With the ignition off, the transmitter out of the vehicle, and all doors closed:
Press the lock button on either front door handle to lock all doors immediately.
If Passive Locking is turned on, all doors will lock automatically after a short delay
once all doors are closed.
Note: To change the door lock and unlock settings, go to Settings > Vehicle > Remote Lock,
Unlock,Start.
See Keys, Doors and Windows in your Owner’s Manual.
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Optional equipment
KEYLESS (PUSHBUTTON) START
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) 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 illuminated Vehicle
Ready light indicates the vehicle is ready to drive.
Note: If the RKE transmitter battery is weak, place the transmitter in the pocket in the center console to
enable the engine to start. Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible.
STOPPING THE ENGINE/OFF
Shift to Park and press the ENGINE START/STOP button.
ACCESSORY MODE
With the engine off and the brake pedal not depressed, press the ENGINE START/
STOP button. The button indicator will be amber.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
AUTO ENGINE STOP/START OPERATION
(NON-HYBRID MODEL)
A fuel-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 automatic 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 releasing the brake pedal
or applying the accelerator pedal, the engine will restart. After parking the vehicle and
turning off the engine, the tachometer gauge will read OFF.
The engine may remain running or restart when the vehicle is stopped if:
• A minimum vehicle speed is not reached.
• The engine or transmission is not at the required operating temperature.
• The outside temperature is not in the required operating range.
• The shift lever is in any gear other than Drive (D).
• The battery charge is low.
• The climate control system requires the engine to run based on the current settings.
• The Auto Stop has reached the maximum allowed time.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
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