2017 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual
Year:
2017
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Malibu
Rating:
Table of Contents
Contents
2
Introduction
3
Canadian Vehicle Owners
3
Using this Manual
3
Danger, Warning, and Caution
3
Symbols
4
In Brief
6
Instrument Panel
7
Instrument Panel Overview
7
Initial Drive Information
9
Stop/Start System
9
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
9
Remote Vehicle Start
9
Door Locks
10
Trunk Release
10
Windows
11
Seat Adjustment
11
Memory Features
13
Second Row Seats
13
Heated and Ventilated Seats
13
Head Restraint Adjustment
14
Safety Belts
14
Passenger Sensing System
14
Mirror Adjustment
15
Steering Wheel Adjustment
15
Interior Lighting
16
Exterior Lighting
17
Windshield Wiper/Washer
17
Climate Controls
18
Transmission
19
Vehicle Features
20
Infotainment System
20
Radio(s)
21
Satellite Radio
21
Portable Audio Devices
21
Bluetooth®
21
Steering Wheel Controls
22
Cruise Control
23
Driver Information Center (DIC)
23
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
24
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB)
24
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System
24
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
24
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
25
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
25
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System
25
Parking Assist
25
Automatic Parking Assist (APA)
25
Power Outlets
25
Universal Remote System
26
Sunroof
26
Hybrid Features
27
High Voltage Safety Information
27
Regenerative Braking (Hybrid Only)
28
Battery
28
Service
28
Performance and Maintenance
28
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
28
Tire Pressure Monitor
29
Fuel (1.5L and 1.8L Engines)
29
Fuel (2.0L Engine)
29
E85 or FlexFuel
30
Engine Oil Life System
30
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
30
Roadside Assistance Program
31
Keys, Doors, and Windows
32
Keys and Locks
32
Keys
32
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
33
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
33
Remote Vehicle Start
39
Door Locks
41
Power Door Locks
43
Delayed Locking
43
Automatic Door Locks
44
Lockout Protection
44
Safety Locks
44
Doors
45
Trunk
45
Vehicle Security
47
Vehicle Alarm System
47
Immobilizer
48
Immobilizer Operation
48
Exterior Mirrors
49
Convex Mirrors
49
Power Mirrors
49
Folding Mirrors
50
Heated Mirrors
50
Reverse Tilt Mirrors
50
Interior Mirrors
50
Interior Rearview Mirrors
50
Manual Rearview Mirror
50
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
50
Windows
51
Power Windows
51
Sun Visors
53
Roof
53
Sunroof
53
Seats and Restraints
55
Head Restraints
56
Front Seats
57
Seat Adjustment
57
Power Seat Adjustment
58
Lumbar Adjustment
58
Reclining Seatbacks
58
Memory Seats
60
Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
61
Rear Seats
63
Rear Seat Armrest
65
Safety Belts
65
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
66
Lap-Shoulder Belt
67
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
70
Safety Belt Extender
70
Safety System Check
70
Safety Belt Care
70
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
71
Airbag System
72
Where Are the Airbags?
73
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
75
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
76
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
76
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
76
Passenger Sensing System
78
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
82
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
82
Airbag System Check
83
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
83
Child Restraints
84
Older Children
84
Infants and Young Children
86
Child Restraint Systems
88
Where to Put the Restraint
90
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
91
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
96
Securing Child Restraints (With the Safety Belt in the Rear Seat)
97
Securing Child Restraints (With the Safety Belt in the Front Seat)
99
Storage
102
Storage Compartments
102
Glove Box
102
Cupholders
102
Center Console Storage
103
Umbrella Storage
103
Additional Storage Features
103
Cargo Tie-Downs
103
Convenience Net
103
Instruments and Controls
104
Controls
105
Steering Wheel Adjustment
105
Steering Wheel Controls
105
Heated Steering Wheel
106
Horn
106
Windshield Wiper/Washer
106
Compass
107
Clock
108
Power Outlets
109
Wireless Charging
110
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
112
Instrument Cluster (Base Level)
113
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel)
115
Speedometer
118
Odometer
118
Trip Odometer
118
Tachometer (Non-Hybrid)
118
Fuel Gauge
119
Power Indicator Gauge (Hybrid)
120
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
120
Safety Belt Reminders
121
Airbag Readiness Light
121
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
122
Charging System Light
123
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
123
Brake System Warning Light
125
Electric Parking Brake Light
125
Service Electric Parking Brake Light
126
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
126
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light
126
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
127
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
127
Traction Off Light
127
StabiliTrak® OFF Light
128
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light
128
Tire Pressure Light
128
Engine Oil Pressure Light
129
Low Fuel Warning Light (Uplevel)
129
Low Fuel Warning Light (Base Level)
130
Security Light
130
Vehicle Ready Light (Hybrid)
130
High-Beam On Light
130
Lamps On Reminder
131
Cruise Control Light
131
Door Ajar Light (Uplevel)
131
Information Displays
132
Power Flows (Hybrid)
132
Energy Information (Hybrid)
132
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level)
132
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
135
Vehicle Messages
139
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages
139
Brake System Messages
139
Compass Messages
140
Cruise Control Messages
140
Door Ajar Messages
141
Engine Cooling System Messages
141
Engine Oil Messages
142
Engine Power Messages
142
Fuel System Messages
142
Key and Lock Messages
142
Lamp Messages
143
Object Detection System Messages
143
Propulsion Power Messages
145
Ride Control System Messages
146
Airbag System Messages
146
Security Messages
146
Service Vehicle Messages
146
Steering System Messages
146
Starting the Vehicle Messages
147
Tire Messages
147
Transmission Messages
147
Vehicle Reminder Messages
148
Window Messages
148
Vehicle Personalization
148
Universal Remote System
160
Universal Remote System Programming
160
Universal Remote System Operation
163
Lighting
164
Exterior Lighting
164
Exterior Lamp Controls
164
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
166
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
166
Flash-to-Pass
166
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
166
Automatic Headlamp System
167
Hazard Warning Flashers
167
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
168
Interior Lighting
168
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
168
Courtesy Lamps
169
Dome Lamps
169
Reading Lamps
169
Lighting Features
170
Entry Lighting
170
Exit Lighting
170
Battery Load Management
170
Battery Power Protection
171
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver
171
Infotainment System
172
Introduction
172
Infotainment
172
Theft-Deterrent Feature
173
Overview
174
Home Page (Radio with Touchscreen)
176
Operation
177
Radio
179
AM-FM Radio
179
Satellite Radio
182
Radio Reception
183
Backglass Antenna
184
Multi-Band Antenna
184
Audio Players
185
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices
185
USB Port
185
Phone
191
Bluetooth (Overview)
191
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls Radio without Touchscreen)
192
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls Radio with Touchscreen)
196
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
200
Hands-Free Phone
201
Trademarks and License Agreements
203
Climate Controls
206
Climate Control Systems
206
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
209
Air Vents
212
Maintenance
213
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
213
Service
214
Driving and Operating
215
Driving Information
216
Distracted Driving
216
Defensive Driving
217
Drunk Driving
217
Control of a Vehicle
217
Braking
217
Steering
218
Off-Road Recovery
218
Loss of Control
219
Driving on Wet Roads
219
Hill and Mountain Roads
220
Winter Driving
221
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
222
Vehicle Load Limits
223
Starting and Operating
226
New Vehicle Break-In
226
Ignition Positions
226
Starting the Engine
228
Engine Heater
230
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
231
Shifting Into Park
231
Shifting out of Park
232
Parking over Things That Burn
233
Extended Parking
233
Engine Exhaust
233
Running the Vehicle While Parked
234
Automatic Transmission
234
Manual Mode
236
Brakes
237
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
237
Parking Brake
238
Electric Parking Brake
239
Brake Assist
240
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
241
Regenerative Braking (Hybrid Only)
241
Ride Control Systems
242
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
242
Cruise Control
244
Adaptive Cruise Control
246
Driver Assistance Systems
253
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing
254
Assistance Systems for Driving
258
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
259
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB)
261
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System
262
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
264
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
265
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
267
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
267
Fuel
269
California Fuel Requirements
270
Fuels in Foreign Countries
270
Fuel Additives
270
Filling the Tank
270
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
272
Trailer Towing
273
General Towing Information
273
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
273
Towing Equipment
277
Conversions and Add-Ons
278
Add-On Electrical Equipment
278
Vehicle Care
279
General Information
280
California Proposition 65 Warning
280
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
280
Accessories and Modifications
281
Vehicle Checks
281
Doing Your Own Service Work
281
Hood
282
Engine Compartment Overview
284
Engine Oil
289
Engine Oil Life System
292
Automatic Transmission Fluid
293
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
293
Cooling System (Engine)
294
Cooling System (Power Electronics)
295
Engine Coolant
296
Engine Overheating
298
Washer Fluid
300
Brakes
300
Brake Fluid
301
Battery - North America
302
Starter Switch Check
304
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
304
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
304
Wiper Blade Replacement
305
Headlamp Aiming
306
Bulb Replacement
306
Halogen Bulbs
306
LED Lighting
306
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps
306
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps (LS and LT)
308
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps (LTZ)
309
License Plate Lamp
309
Replacement Bulbs
310
Electrical System
310
High Voltage Devices and Wiring
310
Electrical System Overload
311
Fuses
311
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
312
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
316
Wheels and Tires
318
Tires
318
All-Season Tires
319
Winter Tires
319
Low-Profile Tires
320
Summer Tires
320
Tire Sidewall Labeling
321
Tire Designations
323
Tire Terminology and Definitions
323
Tire Pressure
326
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation
327
Tire Pressure Monitor System
328
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
329
Tire Inspection
332
Tire Rotation
332
When It Is Time for New Tires
333
Buying New Tires
334
Different Size Tires and Wheels
335
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
336
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
337
Wheel Replacement
337
Tire Chains
338
If a Tire Goes Flat
339
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
340
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
347
Tire Changing
347
Compact Spare Tire
352
Jump Starting
353
Jump Starting - North America
353
Towing the Vehicle
356
Recreational Vehicle Towing
357
Appearance Care
359
Exterior Care
359
Interior Care
364
Floor Mats
367
Service and Maintenance
369
General Information
369
Maintenance Schedule
370
Special Application Services
375
Additional Maintenance and Care
375
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts
378
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
378
Maintenance Replacement Parts
379
Maintenance Records
380
Technical Data
381
Vehicle Identification
381
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
381
Service Parts Identification Label
381
Vehicle Data
382
Capacities and Specifications
382
Engine Drive Belt Routing
383
Customer Information
384
Customer Information
384
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
384
Customer Assistance Offices
386
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
387
Online Owner Center
387
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
388
Roadside Assistance Program
388
Scheduling Service Appointments
390
Courtesy Transportation Program
390
Collision Damage Repair
391
Service Publications Ordering Information
393
Radio Frequency Statement
394
Reporting Safety Defects
394
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
394
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
395
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
395
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
395
Event Data Recorders
396
OnStar®
396
Infotainment System
397
OnStar
398
OnStar Overview
398
OnStar Services
399
Emergency
399
Security
399
Navigation
400
Connections
400
Diagnostics
402
OnStar Additional Information
403
Index
408
Index_A
408
Index_B
409
Index_C
409
Index_D
410
Index_E
411
Index_F
411
Index_G
412
Index_H
412
Index_I
413
Index_J
413
Index_K
413
Index_L
413
Index_M
414
Index_N
415
Index_O
415
Index_P
415
Index_R
416
Index_S
416
Index_T
418
Index_U
418
Index_V
418
Index_W
419
2017 Chevrolet Malibu Overview
Introduction
The 2017 Chevrolet Malibu redefines the midsize sedan experience with its elegant design, refined performance, and advanced technology. Offering a comfortable ride and impressive fuel efficiency, the Malibu appeals to a diverse range of drivers. With a focus on quality materials and spacious interiors, it's a smart choice for anyone seeking a combination of sophistication and functionality.
Powertrains
The 2017 Malibu comes with two powertrain options to cater to different driving needs. The base model is equipped with a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, generating 160 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, paired with a smooth-shifting six-speed automatic transmission. For those seeking a bit more excitement, a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine producing 250 horsepower is available, offering robust acceleration and paired with a more responsive nine-speed automatic transmission. Both options provide excellent fuel economy, making the Malibu a leader in its class.
Trims
The 2017 Malibu is available in several trims, including L, LS, LT, and Premier. Each trim level offers a unique set of features to enhance comfort and convenience. The base L trim includes essential features like a 7-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth connectivity, and a rearview camera. The LT trim adds keyless ignition and 17-inch alloy wheels, while the Premier trim elevates luxury with features such as leather upholstery, a premium audio system, and advanced safety technologies like lane departure warning and forward collision alert.
Features
The Malibu is packed with technology and safety features designed to enhance the driving experience. Standard features include Chevrolet's MyLink infotainment system, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto compatibility, making it easy to integrate smartphones with the car's interface. Safety is a priority with options for adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, and a surround-view camera system, ensuring peace of mind on every journey.
Owner’s Manual
The owner's manual for the 2017 Chevrolet Malibu serves as an invaluable resource for drivers. It provides detailed instructions for vehicle operation, maintenance schedules, and troubleshooting tips, ensuring owners get the most out of their Malibu. From understanding the dashboard indicators to utilizing advanced safety features, the manual is designed to enhance the overall ownership experience.
User manual download
The Chevrolet Malibu owner manual for the 2017 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2017 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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