2022 Chevrolet Malibu owners manual free pdf (2024)

Table of Contents

Canadian Vehicle Owners

2

Using this Manual

3

Danger, Warning, and Caution

3

Symbols

3

Keys

7

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

8

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System 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

22

Convex Mirrors

22

Power Mirrors

23

Folding Mirrors

23

Heated Mirrors

23

Interior Rearview Mirrors

24

Manual Rearview Mirror

24

Power Windows

24

Seat Adjustment

30

Power Seat Adjustment

31

Reclining Seatbacks

31

Lumbar Adjustment

33

Memory Seats

33

Rear Seat Armrest

39

Buckle To Drive

40

How to Wear Seat Belts Properly

41

Lap-Shoulder Belt

43

Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy

45

Seat Belt Extender

45

Safety System Check

45

Seat Belt Care

45

Where Are the Airbags?

48

When Should an Airbag Inflate?

49

What Makes an Airbag Inflate?

50

How Does an Airbag Restrain?

50

What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?

50

Passenger Sensing System

51

Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

54

Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

55

Airbag System Check

55

Older Children

56

Infants and Young Children

57

Child Restraint Systems

59

Where to Put the Restraint

61

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)

62

Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash

68

Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat)

68

Glove Box

73

Cupholders

73

Center Console Storage

73

Cargo Tie-Downs

74

Steering Wheel Adjustment

76

Steering Wheel Controls

76

Heated Steering Wheel

76

Horn

76

Windshield Wiper/Washer

76

Clock

77

Power Outlets

78

Instrument Cluster

82

Speedometer

84

Odometer

84

Trip Odometer

84

Tachometer

85

Fuel Gauge

85

Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge

86

Voltmeter Gauge (Uplevel Cluster Only)

86

Airbag Readiness Light

87

Passenger Airbag Status Indicator

88

Charging System Light

89

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)

89

Brake System Warning Light

90

Electric Parking Brake Light

91

Service Electric Parking Brake Light

91

Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light

91

Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light

92

Vehicle Ahead Indicator

92

Pedestrian Ahead Indicator

92

Traction Off Light

92

StabiliTrak OFF Light

93

Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light

93

Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light (Uplevel Cluster Only)

93

Tire Pressure Light

94

Engine Oil Pressure Light

94

Low Fuel Warning Light

95

Security Light

95

High-Beam On Light

95

Lamps On Reminder

96

Cruise Control Light

96

Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level)

96

Engine Power Messages

102

Vehicle Speed Messages

102

Exterior Lamp Controls

106

Exterior Lamps Off Reminder

107

Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer

107

Flash-to-Pass

107

Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)

108

Automatic Headlamp System

108

Hazard Warning Flashers

108

Instrument Panel Illumination Control

109

Courtesy Lamps

109

Dome Lamps

109

Entry Lighting

110

Exit Lighting

111

Battery Load Management

111

Battery Power Protection

111

Overview

114

Steering Wheel Controls

115

Using the System

116

AM-FM Radio

119

HD Radio Technology

120

Radio Data System (RDS)

121

Satellite Radio

121

Radio Reception

122

Backglass Antenna

122

Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices

123

USB Port

123

Auxiliary Jack

125

Using the Navigation System

126

Maps

129

Navigation Symbols

130

Destination

131

Global Positioning System (GPS)

136

Vehicle Positioning

136

Problems with Route Guidance

137

If the System Needs Service

137

Map Data Updates

137

Database Coverage Explanations

137

Bluetooth (Overview)

143

Bluetooth (Pairing and Using a Phone)

144

Teen Driver

154

Dual Automatic Climate Control System

167

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

171

Driving for Better Fuel Economy

174

Distracted Driving

174

Defensive Driving

174

Impaired Driving

175

Control of a Vehicle

175

Braking

175

Steering

175

Off-Road Recovery

176

Loss of Control

177

Driving on Wet Roads

177

Hill and Mountain Roads

178

Winter Driving

178

If the Vehicle Is Stuck

179

New Vehicle Break-In

183

Ignition Positions

183

Starting the Engine

185

Stop/Start System

185

Engine Heater

186

Retained Accessory Power (RAP)

187

Shifting Into Park

187

Shifting out of Park

188

Parking over Things That Burn

189

Antilock Brake System (ABS)

192

Electric Parking Brake

192

Brake Assist

193

Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing

206

Rear Vision Camera (RVC)

206

Park Assist

207

Automatic Parking Assist (APA)

208

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System

209

Assistance Systems for Driving

209

Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System

209

Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)

211

Front Pedestrian Braking (FPB) System

213

Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)

214

Lane Change Alert (LCA)

214

Top Tier Fuel

218

Recommended Fuel (1.5L Engine)

218

Recommended Fuel (2.0L Engine)

218

Prohibited Fuels

218

Fuels in Foreign Countries

219

Fuel Additives

219

Filling the Tank

219

General Towing Information

221

Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips

221

Trailer Towing

224

California Perchlorate Materials Requirements

229

Doing Your Own Service Work

229

Hood

230

Engine Compartment Overview

232

Engine Oil

235

Engine Oil Life System

237

Automatic Transmission Fluid

237

Engine Air Filter Life System

238

Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

238

Cooling System

239

Engine Overheating

242

Washer Fluid

243

Brakes

244

Brake Fluid

244

Battery - North America

245

Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check

247

Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check

248

Wiper Blade Replacement

248

Windshield Replacement

249

Halogen Bulbs

250

LED Lighting

250

Headlamps, Front Turn Signal, Sidemarker, and Parking Lamps

250

Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps (LS and LT)

251

Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps (LT and Premier)

252

High Voltage Devices and Wiring

253

Electrical System Overload

254

Fuses and Circuit Breakers

255

Engine Compartment Fuse Block

256

Tires

261

All-Season Tires

262

Winter Tires

263

Low-Profile Tires

263

Tire Sidewall Labeling

263

Tire Designations

265

Tire Terminology and Definitions

266

Tire Pressure

268

Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation

269

Tire Pressure Monitor System

270

Tire Pressure Monitor Operation

271

Tire Inspection

274

Tire Rotation

274

When It Is Time for New Tires

275

Buying New Tires

276

Different Size Tires and Wheels

277

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

277

Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance

279

Wheel Replacement

279

Tire Chains

279

If a Tire Goes Flat

280

Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit

281

Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit

287

Tire Changing

287

Exterior Care

297

Interior Care

301

General Information

306

Maintenance Schedule

307

Special Application Services

312

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants

315

Maintenance Replacement Parts

316

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

319

Capacities and Specifications

320

Customer Satisfaction Procedure

323

Customer Assistance Offices

325

Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users

325

Online Owner Center

325

GM Mobility Reimbursem*nt Program

326

Roadside Assistance Program

326

Scheduling Service Appointments

328

Courtesy Transportation Program

328

Collision Damage Repair

329

Publication Ordering Information

330

Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government

331

Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government

331

Cybersecurity

332

Event Data Recorders

333

OnStar

333

Emergency

335

Security

335

Navigation

339

Connections

339

Index_A

342

Index_B

343

Index_C

343

Index_D

344

Index_E

345

Index_F

345

Index_G

346

Index_H

346

Index_I

346

Index_J

346

Index_K

347

Index_L

347

Index_M

347

Index_N

348

Index_O

348

Index_P

348

Index_R

349

Index_S

349

Index_T

351

Index_U

351

Index_V

352

Index_W

352

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