2024 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual

2024 Chevrolet Malibu owners manual
Year:
2024
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Malibu
Rating:
(8)

Online manual

Size:
12.32 MB

Table of Contents

Introduction
3
Canadian Vehicle Owners
3
Using this Manual
3
Danger, Warning, and Caution
3
Symbols
4
Keys
7
Remote Key
8
Remote Key Operation
8
Remote Vehicle Start
14
Door Locks
15
Power Door Locks
17
Delayed Locking
17
Automatic Door Locks
18
Lockout Protection
18
Vehicle Alarm System
20
Immobilizer
21
Convex Mirrors
22
Power Mirrors
22
Folding Mirrors
23
Heated Mirrors
23
Interior Rearview Mirrors
23
Manual Rearview Mirror
23
Power Windows
24
Seat Adjustment
29
Power Seat Adjustment
30
Reclining Seatbacks
30
Lumbar Adjustment
32
Memory Seats
32
Buckle To Drive
38
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
39
Lap-Shoulder Belt
41
Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy
43
Seat Belt Extender
43
Safety System Check
44
Seat Belt Care
44
Where Are the Airbags?
46
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
47
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
48
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
48
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
48
Passenger Sensing System
50
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
53
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
53
Airbag System Check
54
Older Children
54
Infants and Young Children
56
Child Restraint Systems
58
Where to Put the Restraint
59
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
60
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
67
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat)
67
Glove Box
72
Cupholders
72
Center Console Storage
72
Cargo Tie-Downs
73
Steering Wheel Adjustment
75
Steering Wheel Controls
75
Heated Steering Wheel
75
Horn
75
Windshield Wiper/Washer
75
Clock
76
Power Outlets
76
Instrument Cluster
80
Speedometer
82
Odometer
82
Trip Odometer
82
Tachometer
83
Fuel Gauge
83
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
84
Voltmeter Gauge (Uplevel Cluster Only)
85
Seat Belt Reminders
85
Airbag Readiness Light
86
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
87
Charging System Light
87
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
88
Brake System Warning Light
89
Electric Parking Brake Light
90
Service Electric Parking Brake Light
90
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
90
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light
91
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
91
Pedestrian Ahead Indicator
91
Traction Off Light
91
Traction Control System (TCS)/Electronic Stability Control Light
92
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Off Light
92
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light (Uplevel Cluster Only)
92
Tire Pressure Light
93
Engine Oil Pressure Light
93
Low Fuel Warning Light
94
Security Light
94
High-Beam On Light
94
Lamps On Reminder
95
Cruise Control Light
95
Adaptive Cruise Control Light
95
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level)
95
Engine Power Messages
101
Exterior Lamp Controls
102
Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
103
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
103
Flash-to-Pass
103
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
104
Automatic Headlamp System
104
Hazard Warning Flashers
104
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
105
Courtesy Lamps
105
Dome Lamps
105
Entry Lighting
106
Exit Lighting
107
Battery Load Management
107
Battery Power Protection
107
Overview
110
Steering Wheel Controls
111
Using the System
112
AM-FM Radio
115
Radio Data System (RDS)
116
Satellite Radio
117
Radio Reception
117
Backglass Antenna
118
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices
118
USB Port
118
Auxiliary Jack
120
Using the Navigation System
121
Maps
124
Navigation Symbols
125
Destination
126
Global Positioning System (GPS)
131
Vehicle Positioning
131
Problems with Route Guidance
132
If the System Needs Service
132
Map Data Updates
132
Database Coverage Explanations
132
Bluetooth (Overview)
138
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone)
139
Teen Driver
147
Dual Automatic Climate Control System
159
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
163
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
166
Distracted Driving
166
Defensive Driving
166
Impaired Driving
167
Control of a Vehicle
167
Braking
167
Steering
167
Off-Road Recovery
168
Loss of Control
169
Driving on Wet Roads
169
Hill and Mountain Roads
170
Winter Driving
170
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
171
New Vehicle Break-In
175
Ignition Positions
175
Starting the Engine
177
Stop/Start System
177
Engine Heater
178
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
179
Shifting Into Park
179
Shifting out of Park
180
Parking over Things That Burn
181
Electric Brake Boost
184
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
184
Electric Parking Brake
185
Brake Assist
186
Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing
198
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
198
Park Assist
199
Automatic Parking Assist (APA)
200
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System
202
Assistance Systems for Driving
202
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
202
Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)
204
Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System
205
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
207
Lane Change Alert (LCA)
207
Top Tier Fuel
210
Recommended Fuel
211
Prohibited Fuels
211
Fuels in Foreign Countries
211
Fuel Additives
211
Filling the Tank
211
General Towing Information
213
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
213
Trailer Towing
216
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
221
Doing Your Own Service Work
221
Hood
222
Engine Compartment Overview
224
Engine Oil
225
Engine Oil Life System
227
Automatic Transmission Fluid
227
Engine Air Filter Life System
228
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
228
Cooling System
229
Engine Overheating
232
Washer Fluid
233
Brakes
233
Brake Fluid
234
Battery - North America
235
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
236
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
236
Wiper Blade Replacement
237
Windshield Replacement
237
Halogen Bulbs
239
LED Lighting
239
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps
239
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps (LS and LT)
240
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps (LT and Premier)
241
High Voltage Devices and Wiring
242
Electrical System Overload
242
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
244
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
244
Tires
249
All-Season Tires
250
Winter Tires
250
Low-Profile Tires
251
Tire Sidewall Labeling
251
Tire Designations
253
Tire Terminology and Definitions
253
Tire Pressure
255
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation
256
Tire Pressure Monitor System
257
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
258
Tire Inspection
261
Tire Rotation
261
When It Is Time for New Tires
262
Buying New Tires
263
Different Size Tires and Wheels
264
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
264
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
265
Wheel Replacement
265
Tire Chains
266
If a Tire Goes Flat
267
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
268
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
273
Tire Changing
274
Transporting a Disabled Vehicle
281
Exterior Care
283
Interior Care
287
General Information
292
Maintenance Schedule
293
Multi-Point Vehicle Inspection (MPVI)
295
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
297
Maintenance Replacement Parts
298
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
300
Capacities and Specifications
301
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
303
Customer Assistance Offices
305
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
305
Online Account
305
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
306
Roadside Assistance Program
306
Scheduling Service Appointments
307
Courtesy Transportation Program
308
Collision Damage Repair
309
Publication Ordering Information
310
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
311
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
311
Cybersecurity
312
Event Data Recorders
313
OnStar
313
Emergency
315
Security
315
Navigation
319
Connections
319
Index_A
322
Index_B
323
Index_C
323
Index_D
324
Index_E
325
Index_F
326
Index_G
326
Index_H
326
Index_I
327
Index_J
327
Index_K
327
Index_L
327
Index_M
328
Index_N
328
Index_O
328
Index_P
329
Index_R
329
Index_S
330
Index_T
331
Index_U
332
Index_V
332
Index_W
332

FAQ about the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu Manual

What contains the 2024 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 2024 owner's manual:

  • Handling the Unexpected, including tire changes, jump-starting, and common car issues
  • Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Maintenance, for basic maintenance tasks that Chevrolet Malibu owners can do
  • Instrument Panel and Controls, including dashboard indicators, warning lights, and controls
  • Best practice for driving your Chevrolet Malibu
  • Fuel Information, with recommended fuel type and fuel tank capacity

Where to download the 2024 Chevrolet Malibu Owners Manual?

The Chevrolet Malibu owner manual for the 2024 model year is to be found on this page.

Is the manual for the Chevrolet Malibu year 2024 free?

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The Chevrolet Malibu (2024) owner's manual is available in English?

Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2024 is available in English.

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