2019 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual
Year:
2019
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Malibu
Rating:
Table of Contents
Canadian Vehicle Owners
3
Using this Manual
3
Danger, Warning, and Caution
4
Stop/Start System
9
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
9
Remote Vehicle Start
9
Door Locks
10
Trunk Release
10
Windows
10
Seat Adjustment
11
Memory Features
12
Second Row Seats
13
Heated and Ventilated Seats
13
Head Restraint Adjustment
14
Seat 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
Infotainment System
20
Steering Wheel Controls
20
Cruise Control
20
Driver Information Center (DIC)
21
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
21
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB)
21
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System
22
Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
22
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
22
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
22
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System
22
Park Assist
23
Automatic Parking Assist (APA)
23
Power Outlets
23
High Voltage Safety Information
25
Regenerative Braking (Hybrid Only)
25
Battery
26
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
26
Tire Pressure Monitor
27
Fuel (1.5L and 1.8L Engines)
27
Fuel (2.0L Engine)
28
E85 or FlexFuel
28
Engine Oil Life System
28
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
28
Keys
30
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
31
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
31
Remote Vehicle Start
38
Door Locks
39
Power Door Locks
42
Delayed Locking
42
Automatic Door Locks
42
Lockout Protection
43
Vehicle Alarm System
46
Immobilizer
47
Convex Mirrors
48
Power Mirrors
48
Folding Mirrors
49
Heated Mirrors
49
Interior Rearview Mirrors
49
Manual Rearview Mirror
49
Power Windows
50
Seat Adjustment
57
Power Seat Adjustment
58
Lumbar Adjustment
58
Reclining Seatbacks
58
Memory Seats
60
Rear Seat Armrest
67
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
69
Lap-Shoulder Belt
71
Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy
73
Seat Belt Extender
73
Safety System Check
73
Seat Belt Care
74
Where Are the Airbags?
77
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
85
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
86
Airbag System Check
87
Older Children
87
Infants and Young Children
89
Child Restraint Systems
91
Where to Put the Restraint
93
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
94
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
100
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat)
100
Glove Box
105
Cupholders
105
Center Console Storage
106
Cargo Tie-Downs
106
Steering Wheel Adjustment
109
Steering Wheel Controls
109
Heated Steering Wheel
109
Horn
109
Pedestrian Safety Signal (Hybrid Only)
109
Windshield Wiper/Washer
110
Compass
111
Clock
111
Power Outlets
111
Instrument Cluster (Base Level)
116
Instrument Cluster (Uplevel)
117
Speedometer
120
Odometer
120
Trip Odometer
120
Tachometer (Non-Hybrid)
120
Fuel Gauge
121
Power Indicator Gauge
122
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
122
Seat Belt Reminders
123
Airbag Readiness Light
123
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
124
Charging System Light
125
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
125
Brake System Warning Light
127
Electric Parking Brake Light
127
Service Electric Parking Brake Light
128
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
128
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light
129
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
129
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
129
Traction Off Light
129
StabiliTrak OFF Light
130
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light
130
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light (Uplevel Only)
130
Tire Pressure Light
131
Engine Oil Pressure Light
131
Low Fuel Warning Light (Base Level)
132
Low Fuel Warning Light (Uplevel)
132
Security Light
132
Vehicle Ready Light (Hybrid)
133
High-Beam On Light
133
Lamps On Reminder
133
Cruise Control Light
133
Power Flows (Hybrid)
134
Energy Information (Hybrid)
134
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level)
135
Engine Power Messages
142
Vehicle Speed Messages
142
Exterior Lamp Controls
147
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
149
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
149
Flash-to-Pass
149
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
149
Automatic Headlamp System
150
Hazard Warning Flashers
150
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
151
Courtesy Lamps
152
Dome Lamps
152
Entry Lighting
153
Exit Lighting
153
Battery Load Management
153
Battery Power Protection
154
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
159
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
163
Distracted Driving
166
Defensive Driving
167
Drunk Driving
167
Control of a Vehicle
167
Braking
167
Steering
168
Off-Road Recovery
168
Loss of Control
169
Driving on Wet Roads
169
Hill and Mountain Roads
170
Winter Driving
171
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
172
New Vehicle Break-In
176
Ignition Positions
177
Starting the Engine
178
Stop/Start System
180
Engine Heater
181
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
182
Shifting Into Park
182
Shifting out of Park
183
Parking over Things That Burn
183
Active Fuel Management
183
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
188
Parking Brake
189
Electric Parking Brake
189
Brake Assist
191
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
191
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing
205
Assistance Systems for Driving
210
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
210
Forward Automatic Braking (FAB)
212
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System
214
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
216
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
216
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
218
Top Tier Fuel
220
Recommended Fuel (1.5L and 1.8L Engines)
220
Recommended Fuel (2.0L Engine)
220
Prohibited Fuels
221
Fuels in Foreign Countries
221
Fuel Additives
221
Filling the Tank
222
General Towing Information
224
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
224
California Proposition 65 Warning
235
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
235
Doing Your Own Service Work
236
Hood
236
Engine Compartment Overview
238
Engine Oil
243
Engine Oil Life System
246
Automatic Transmission Fluid
247
Engine Air Filter Life System
247
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
248
Cooling System (Engine)
250
Cooling System (Power Electronics)
254
Engine Overheating
254
Washer Fluid
256
Brakes
256
Brake Fluid
257
Battery - North America
258
Starter Switch Check
261
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
261
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
262
Wiper Blade Replacement
262
Windshield Replacement
263
Gas Strut(s)
263
Halogen Bulbs
265
LED Lighting
265
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps
265
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps (LS and LT)
266
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps (LT and Premier)
267
High Voltage Devices and Wiring
268
Electrical System Overload
269
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
269
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
270
Tires
277
All-Season Tires
278
Winter Tires
278
Low-Profile Tires
278
Summer Tires
279
Tire Sidewall Labeling
279
Tire Designations
281
Tire Terminology and Definitions
282
Tire Pressure
285
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation
286
Tire Pressure Monitor System
286
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
287
Tire Inspection
292
Tire Rotation
292
When It Is Time for New Tires
293
Buying New Tires
294
Different Size Tires and Wheels
295
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
295
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
297
Wheel Replacement
297
Tire Chains
298
If a Tire Goes Flat
299
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
300
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
307
Tire Changing
307
Exterior Care
319
Interior Care
324
General Information
329
Maintenance Schedule
331
Special Application Services
336
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
340
Maintenance Replacement Parts
341
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
344
Capacities and Specifications
345
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
348
Customer Assistance Offices
350
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
351
Online Owner Center
351
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
352
Roadside Assistance Program
352
Scheduling Service Appointments
354
Courtesy Transportation Program
354
Collision Damage Repair
355
Publication Ordering Information
358
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
359
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
359
Event Data Recorders
360
OnStar
361
Emergency
363
Security
364
Navigation
370
Connections
371
Index_A
374
Index_B
375
Index_C
375
Index_D
376
Index_E
377
Index_F
377
Index_G
378
Index_H
378
Index_I
379
Index_J
379
Index_K
379
Index_L
379
Index_M
380
Index_N
380
Index_O
380
Index_P
381
Index_R
381
Index_S
382
Index_T
383
Index_U
384
Index_V
384
Index_W
384
FAQ about the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu Manual
What contains the 2019 Malibu manual?
The Chevrolet Malibu owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by Chevrolet to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the Chevrolet Malibu. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a Chevrolet Malibu 2019 owner's manual:
- Warranty Information, about the vehicle's warranty coverage
- Maintenance for your Chevrolet Malibu, such as oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections, and fluid checks
- Customer Assistance, with contact information for customer support
- Basic operations, like starting and stopping the engine and driver settings
- Environmental Information about environmentally-friendly driving practices
Where to download the 2019 Chevrolet Malibu Owners Manual?
The Chevrolet Malibu owner manual for the 2019 model year is to be found on this page.
Is the manual for the Chevrolet Malibu year 2019 free?
Yes, the owner manual for the model year 2019 is free, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
The Chevrolet Malibu (2019) owner's manual is available in English?
Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2019 is available in English.
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