Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-
17378019) - 2024 - CRC - 4/17/23
Keys, Doors, and Windows 17
Delayed locking can be programmed. To
view available settings from the
infotainment home screen, touch Settings >
Vehicle > Power Door Locks.
Automatic Door Locks
The doors will lock automatically when all
doors are closed, the ignition is on, and the
vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).
If a vehicle door is unlocked, and then
opened and closed, the doors will lock either
when your foot is removed from the brake
or the vehicle speed becomes faster than
13 km/h (8 mph).
To unlock the doors:
.
Press K on the power door lock switch.
.
Shift the transmission into P (Park).
Automatic door locking cannot be disabled.
Automatic door unlocking can be
programmed. To view available settings
from the infotainment home screen, touch
Settings > Vehicle > Power Door Locks.
Lockout Protection
If the ignition is on or in accessory mode
and the power door lock switch is pressed
with the driver door open, all the doors will
lock and only the driver door will unlock.
If the vehicle is off and locking is requested
while a door is open, when all doors are
closed the vehicle will check for remote keys
inside. If an remote key is detected and the
number of remote keys inside has not
reduced, the driver door will unlock and the
horn will chirp three times.
Lockout Protection can be manually
overridden with the driver door open by
pressing and holding
Q on the power door
lock switch.
Open Door Anti-Lockout
If Open Door Anti-Lockout has been turned
on and the vehicle is off, the driver door is
open, and locking is requested, all the doors
will lock and the driver door will remain
open. The Open Door Anti-Lockout feature
can be turned on or off. To view available
settings from the infotainment screen, touch
the Settings > Vehicle > Power Door Locks.
Safety Locks
The rear door safety locks prevent
passengers from opening the rear doors
from inside the vehicle.
Manual Safety Locks
If equipped, the safety lock is on the inside
edge of the rear doors. To use the
safety lock:
1. Move the lever forward to the lock
position.
2. Close the door.
3. Do the same for the other rear door.
To open a rear door when the safety lock
is on:
1. Unlock the door by activating the inside
handle, by pressing the power door lock
switch, or by using the remote key.
2. Open the door from the outside.