Chevrolet Malibu 2014 User Manual download pdf (Page 2)

Inside, redesigned seats contribute to greater rear-seat space and greater comfort. The front

seatbacks are shaped to improve rear-seat knee room, while new cushion sculpturing and

revised cushion material allow passengers to sit deeper in the rear seats. Additionally,

approximately half an inch was trimmed from the front of the rear seat cushion, for greater

comfort behind passengers’ legs.

The Malibu’s redesigned center console has a longer armrest for greater comfort, along with

dedicated storage for two cell phones and a pair of cup holders.

“The changes that we were able to make in 18 months, demonstrate GM and Chevrolet’s

commitment to make the Malibu the best car it can be,” said Ken Kelzer, executive chief

engineer, global full-size and midsize cars. “The 2014 Malibu has been engineered to deliver

more precise ride and handling that is on par with more expensive sports sedans.”

The 2014 Malibu is offered in LS, LT and LTZ models. LT models are available in 1LT, 2LT and

3LT trims, and LTZ is available in 1LZ and 2LZ trims.

Segment-first standard stop/start powertrain

Malibu’s lineup for 2014 will include two powertrain offerings: the 2.5L ECO with stop/start as

the standard powertrain, and the 2.0L turbo as the premium powertrain offering. The 2014

Malibu is the first in its segment with a standard engine featuring fuel-saving stop/start

technology. It shuts down the engine in certain driving conditions to reduce fuel consumption.

Stop/start and other technologies in the Malibu’s new 2.5L iVLC (intake valve lift control)

powertrain, including direct injection, variable valve lift control and a new six-speed automatic

transmission contribute to EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 25 mpg in city driving and 36

mpg on the highway – 14-percent and six-percent improvements, respectively.

There are no buttons to push or procedures to learn with Malibu’s stop/start system. It

automatically shuts down the engine when the car comes to a stop under certain driving

conditions, such as a stoplight. The engine automatically restarts when the driver takes his or

her foot off the brake.

The system monitors vehicle speed, climate control system operation and other factors to

determine whether it is efficient to shut off the engine. In some cases, such as heavy stop-and-

go traffic, the engine will not shut down. The engine-stop function is not indefinite. The engine

automatically restarts after approximately two minutes if the driver hasn’t removed his or her

foot from the brake pedal. Additionally, a driver-selectable mode for the climate system allows

the driver to choose between maximum stop/start efficiency and maximum air conditioning

performance.

Unique components used with stop/start include:

 A tandem-solenoid starter that enables the engine to restart quicker and more smoothly

– even if the engine hasn’t come to a complete stop

 An electrically driven transmission auxiliary hydraulic pressure pump that keeps the fluid

in the six-speed automatic circulating and primed for immediate take-off when the driver

removes his or her foot from the brake pedal

 Larger, 12-volt absorbent glass mat (AGM) primary battery – which delivers up to four

times the typical life cycle of a conventional battery – and a small, auxiliary 12-volt AGM

battery

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