2k15_chev_cruze_22951277B.ai (Modern Bridge - Level 2 / #23321109) Spine = Printer Adjust Color = Black Date = 11/19/14 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
2015 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual M
In Brief ...... 1-1 Storage ...... 4-1 Climate Controls ...... 8-1 Instrument Panel ...... 1-2 Storage Compartments ...... 4-1 Climate Control Systems ...... 8-1 Initial Drive Information ...... 1-4 Air Vents ...... 8-6 Vehicle Features ...... 1-14 Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1 Maintenance ...... 8-7 Performance and Controls ...... 5-2 Maintenance ...... 1-19 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Driving and Operating ...... 9-1 Indicators ...... 5-7 Driving Information ...... 9-2 Keys, Doors, and Information Displays ...... 5-23 Starting and Operating ...... 9-14 Windows ...... 2-1 Vehicle Messages ...... 5-27 Engine Exhaust ...... 9-26 Keys and Locks ...... 2-1 Vehicle Personalization ...... 5-36 Automatic Transmission ...... 9-33 Doors ...... 2-14 Manual Transmission ...... 9-37 Vehicle Security...... 2-16 Lighting ...... 6-1 Brakes ...... 9-38 Exterior Mirrors ...... 2-18 Exterior Lighting ...... 6-1 Ride Control Systems ...... 9-41 Interior Mirrors ...... 2-20 Interior Lighting ...... 6-5 Cruise Control ...... 9-43 Windows ...... 2-20 Lighting Features ...... 6-6 Driver Assistance Systems . . . 9-45 Roof ...... 2-23 Infotainment System ...... 7-1 Fuel ...... 9-51 Introduction ...... 7-1 Trailer Towing...... 9-62 Seats and Restraints ...... 3-1 Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-68 Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Radio ...... 7-7 Front Seats ...... 3-3 Audio Players ...... 7-13 Vehicle Care ...... 10-1 Rear Seats ...... 3-6 Phone ...... 7-17 General Information ...... 10-2 Safety Belts ...... 3-8 Trademarks and License Vehicle Checks ...... 10-4 Airbag System ...... 3-15 Agreements ...... 7-28 Headlamp Aiming ...... 10-32 Child Restraints ...... 3-28 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-32 Electrical System ...... 10-37 Wheels and Tires ...... 10-43 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Jump Starting ...... 10-82 OnStar ...... 14-1 Towing the Vehicle ...... 10-85 OnStar Overview...... 14-1 Appearance Care ...... 10-88 OnStar Services ...... 14-2 OnStar Additional Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 Information ...... 14-6 General Information ...... 11-1 Maintenance Schedule ...... 11-2 Index ...... i-1 Special Application Services ...... 11-8 Additional Maintenance and Care ...... 11-9 Recommended Fluids ...... 11-12 Maintenance Records ...... 11-15 Technical Data ...... 12-1 Vehicle Identification ...... 12-1 Vehicle Data ...... 12-2 Customer Information ...... 13-1 Customer Information ...... 13-1 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-12 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy...... 13-14 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
Introduction iii
This manual describes features that Canadian Vehicle Owners may or may not be on the vehicle because of optional equipment that Propriétaires Canadiens was not purchased on the vehicle, A French language manual can be model variants, country obtained from your dealer, at specifications, features/applications www.helminc.com, or from: that may not be available in your The names, logos, emblems, region, or changes subsequent to On peut obtenir un exemplaire de slogans, vehicle model names, and the printing of this owner manual. ce guide en français auprès du vehicle body designs appearing in concessionnaire ou à l'adresse this manual including, but not limited Refer to the purchase savant: to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, documentation relating to your the CHEVROLET Emblem, and specific vehicle to confirm the Helm, Incorporated CRUZE are trademarks and/or features. Attention: Customer Service service marks of General Motors 47911 Halyard Drive Keep this manual in the vehicle for Plymouth, MI 48170 LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, quick reference. or licensors. Using this Manual For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General To quickly locate information about Motors of Canada Limited” for the vehicle, use the Index in the Chevrolet Motor Division where it back of the manual. It is an appears in this manual. alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found.
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iv Introduction
Danger, Warning, and Vehicle Symbol Chart Caution Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle Warning messages found on vehicle and what they mean. For more labels and in this manual describe information on the symbol, refer to hazards and what to do to avoid or the Index. reduce them. A circle with a slash through it is a : Airbag Readiness Light safety symbol which means “Do 9 { Danger Not,”“Do not do this,” or “Do not let # : Air Conditioning this happen.” ! Danger indicates a hazard with a : Antilock Brake System (ABS) high level of risk which will result Symbols % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls in serious injury or death. or OnStar® (if equipped) The vehicle has components and $ labels that use symbols instead of : Brake System Warning Light text. Symbols are shown along with " : Charging System { Warning the text describing the operation or : Cruise Control information relating to a specific I Warning indicates a hazard that component, control, message, B : Engine Coolant Temperature could result in injury or death. gauge, or indicator. O : Exterior Lamps M : This symbol is shown when # : Fog Lamps you need to see your owner manual . : Fuel Gauge { Caution for additional instructions or information. + : Fuses Caution indicates a hazard that * : This symbol is shown when 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam could result in property or vehicle you need to see a service manual Changer damage. for additional instructions or information. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
Introduction v
j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® M : Windshield Washer Fluid Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
vi Introduction
2 NOTES Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
In Brief 1-1
In Brief Steering Wheel Rear Vision Adjustment ...... 1-10 Camera (RVC) ...... 1-18 Interior Lighting ...... 1-11 Rear Cross Traffic Alert Instrument Panel Exterior Lighting ...... 1-11 (RCTA) System ...... 1-18 Instrument Panel Overview . . . . 1-2 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-12 Parking Assist ...... 1-18 Climate Controls ...... 1-12 Power Outlets ...... 1-18 Initial Drive Information Transmission ...... 1-14 Initial Drive Information ...... 1-4 Performance and Maintenance Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Vehicle Features Traction Control/Electronic System ...... 1-4 Radio(s) ...... 1-14 Stability Control ...... 1-19 Remote Vehicle Start ...... 1-4 Satellite Radio ...... 1-15 Tire Pressure Monitor ...... 1-19 Door Locks ...... 1-5 Portable Audio Devices ...... 1-15 Engine Oil Life System ...... 1-19 Windows ...... 1-6 Bluetooth® ...... 1-16 Driving for Better Fuel Seat Adjustment ...... 1-6 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-16 Economy ...... 1-20 Heated Seats ...... 1-8 Cruise Control ...... 1-17 Diesel Particulate Filter ...... 1-20 Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-8 Navigation System ...... 1-17 Diesel Exhaust Fluid ...... 1-21 Safety Belts ...... 1-9 Driver Information Roadside Assistance Passenger Sensing System . . . 1-9 Center (DIC) ...... 1-17 Program ...... 1-22 Mirror Adjustment ...... 1-9 Side Blind Zone OnStar® ...... 1-22 Alert (SBZA) ...... 1-18 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
1-2 In Brief
Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
In Brief 1-3
1. Exterior Lamp Controls on 9. Light Sensor. See Automatic 20. Parking Brake on page 9-39. page 6-1. Headlamp System on page 6-3. 21. Shift Lever. See Automatic Front Fog Lamps on page 6-4 (If 10. Hood Release. See Hood on Transmission on page 9-33 or Equipped). page 10-4. Manual Transmission on Instrument Panel Illumination 11. Data Link Connector (DLC) page 9-37. Control on page 6-5. (Out of View). See Malfunction 22. Traction Control/Electronic 2. Air Vents on page 8-6. Indicator Lamp on page 5-14. Stability Control on page 9-41. 3. Headlamp High/Low-Beam 12. Instrument Panel Fuse Block 23. Climate Control Systems on Changer on page 6-2. on page 10-41. page 8-1 (If Equipped). Turn Signal Lever. See Turn and 13. Cruise Control on page 9-43. Automatic Climate Control Lane-Change Signals on 14. Steering Wheel Adjustment on System on page 8-3 (If page 6-4. page 5-2. Equipped). Driver Information Center (DIC) 15. Horn on page 5-3. Heated Front Seats on page 3-5 (If Equipped). Buttons. See Driver Information 16. Ignition Switch or Keyless Center (DIC) on page 5-23. Ignition Button (If Equipped). 24. Passenger Airbag Status 4. Instrument Cluster on page 5-8. See Ignition Positions (Keyless Indicator on page 5-13. 5. Driver Information Center (DIC) Access) on page 9-14 or on page 5-23. Ignition Positions (Key Access) on page 9-16. 6. Steering Wheel Controls on page 5-2. 17. Trunk Release Button. See Trunk on page 2-14. 7. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5-3. 18. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6-3. 8. Infotainment on page 7-1. 19. Power Outlets on page 5-6. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
1-4 In Brief
Initial Drive Press and hold 7 briefly to initiate Information vehicle locator. Press and hold 7 for at least This section provides a brief overview about some of the three seconds to sound the panic important features that may or may alarm. not be on your specific vehicle. Press 7 again to cancel the panic For more detailed information, refer alarm. to each of the features which can be See Keys on page 2-1 and Remote found later in this owner manual. Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-3. Remote Keyless Entry Press the key release button to (RKE) System extend the key blade. The key can Remote Vehicle Start The RKE transmitter may work up to be used for the ignition and all If equipped with this feature, the 60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle. locks. engine can be started from outside Press K to unlock the driver door or the vehicle. all doors. Starting the Vehicle Press Q to lock all doors. 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle 2. Press and release Q. Personalization on page 5-36. 3. Immediately after completing Press and hold Y to open the Step 2, press and hold / for at trunk. least four seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
In Brief 1-5
When the engine starts, the parking Door Locks the driver door handle, press the lamps will turn on and remain on as lock/unlock button. When unlocking long as the engine is running. The To lock or unlock the vehicle from from the driver door, the first press doors will be locked and the climate outside, use the key in the door or unlocks that door; press again control system may come on. use the Remote Keyless Entry within five seconds to unlock all (RKE) transmitter. From inside the The engine will continue to run for passenger doors. See Remote vehicle, use the power door lock Keyless Entry (RKE) System 10 minutes. After 30 seconds, switch. repeat the steps if a 10-minute time Operation on page 2-3. extension is desired. Remote start See Door Locks on page 2-11. This feature may be configured. See can be extended only once. Keyless Access Vehicle Personalization on page 5-36. Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start, do one of Power Door Locks the following: . Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off. . Turn on the hazard warning flashers. . Turn the vehicle on and then off. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-9. If equipped, use the Keyless Access system to lock and unlock the door. When the doors are locked and the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of K : Press to unlock the doors. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
1-6 In Brief
Q : Press to lock the doors. Seat Adjustment See Power Door Locks on Manual Front Seats page 2-12. Windows
{ Warning
Children could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Never leave keys in a vehicle with Press the switch down to open the children. When there are children window. Pull the front of the switch in the rear seat, use the window up to close it. See Power Windows lockout button to prevent on page 2-21. operation of the windows. See To adjust a manual seat: Keys on page 2-1. The switches work when the ignition is in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, 1. Pull the handle at the front of or in Retained Accessory Power the seat. (RAP). See Retained Accessory 2. Slide the seat to the desired Power (RAP) on page 9-23. position and release the handle. 3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
In Brief 1-7
Seat Height Adjuster Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to an upright position: 1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback returns to the upright position. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3-4. Power Driver Seat
If available, move the lever up or To recline the seatback: down to manually raise or lower 1. Lift the lever. the seat. 2. Move the seatback to the See Seat Adjustment on page 3-3. desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
1-8 In Brief
To adjust a power driver seat, Heated Seats and then the off setting. Three lights if equipped: indicate the highest setting and one light the lowest. . Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control See Heated Front Seats on forward or rearward. page 3-5. . Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the Head Restraint front of the control up or down. Adjustment . Raise or lower the entire seat by Do not drive until the head restraints moving the rear of the control up for all occupants are installed and or down. adjusted properly. See Power Seat Adjustment on To achieve a comfortable seating page 3-4. position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary Rear Seats If available, the controls are on the center stack. The engine must be while keeping the seat and the head The rear seatbacks can be folded. running to operate the heated seats. restraint height in the proper position. For detailed instructions, see Rear Press L or M to heat the driver or Seats on page 3-6. passenger seat cushion and See Head Restraints on page 3-2 seatback. and Power Seat Adjustment on page 3-4. Press the control once for the highest setting. With each press of the control, the heated seat will change to the next lower setting, Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
In Brief 1-9
Safety Belts Passenger Sensing The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the System instrument panel when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5-13. Mirror Adjustment Exterior United States
Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly: Canada . Safety Belts on page 3-8. The passenger sensing system . How to Wear Safety Belts turns off the front outboard Properly on page 3-10. passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag under certain conditions. No . Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3-11. other airbag is affected by the Controls for the outside power . Lower Anchors and Tethers for passenger sensing system. See mirrors are on the driver door. Children (LATCH System) on Passenger Sensing System on 1. Turn the selector switch to L page 3-36. page 3-22 for important information. (Left) or R (Right) to choose the driver or passenger mirror. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (10,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
1-10 In Brief
2. Move the control to adjust the Interior Mirror Steering Wheel mirror. Adjustment Adjustment 3. Turn the selector switch to the O position to deselect the mirror. Adjust the rearview mirror to view the area behind the vehicle. See Power Mirrors on page 2-19. Manual Rearview Mirror If the vehicle has heated mirrors, see Heated Mirrors on page 2-19. If equipped with a manual rearview mirror, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use to avoid glare from the headlamps from behind. See Manual Rearview Mirror on page 2-20. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror To adjust the steering wheel: If equipped with an automatic dimming rearview mirror, the mirror 1. Pull the lever down. will automatically reduce the glare of 2. Move the steering wheel up headlamps from behind. The or down. dimming feature comes on each 3. Pull or push the steering wheel Vehicles with a manual mirror time the vehicle is started. See closer or away from you. adjustment have controls next to Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror each mirror. on page 2-20. 4. Push the lever up to lock the See Manual Mirrors on page 2-19. steering wheel in place. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (11,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
In Brief 1-11
Interior Lighting Reading Lamps This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel controls and Dome Lamps infotainment display screen. The thumbwheel is located to the left of the steering column on the instrument panel. D : Turn the thumbwheel up or down and hold, to brighten or dim the instrument panel controls and infotainment display screen. The reading lamps are in the Exterior Lighting overhead console. The dome lamp controls are in the m n headliner. or : Press the button near each lamp to turn it on or off. * : Press to turn the lamps off, even when a door is open. Instrument Panel Illumination Control I : Press to turn the lamps on automatically when a door is opened. + : Press to turn on the dome lamps. The exterior lamp control is to the left of the steering column on the instrument panel. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (12,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
1-12 In Brief
. Front Fog Lamps on page 6-4 O : Briefly turn to this position to INT: Move the lever up to INT for turn the automatic lamp control off intermittent wipes, then turn the x or on again. Windshield Wiper/Washer INT band up for more frequent AUTO: Turns the headlamps on wipes or down for less frequent automatically at normal brightness, wipes. together with the parking lamps, OFF: Use to turn the wipers off. taillamps, license plate lamps, 1X : For a single wipe, briefly move instrument panel lights, and the lever down. For several wipes, sidemarker lamps. hold the lever down. ; : Turns on the parking lamps L : Pull the lever toward you to including all lamps, except the The windshield wiper/washer lever n spray windshield washer fluid and headlamps. is on the right side of the steering column. activate the wipers. 5 : Turns on the headlamps With the ignition in ACC/ See Windshield Wiper/Washer on together with the parking lamps and page 5-3. instrument panel lights. A warning ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, chime sounds if the driver door is move the lever to select the wiper speed. opened when the ignition switch is Climate Controls off and the headlamps are on. HI: Use for fast wipes. The heating, cooling, defrosting, and # : If equipped with fog lamps, LO: Use for slow wipes. ventilation for the vehicle can be press to turn the lamps on or off. controlled with these systems. See: . Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6-1 . Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) on page 6-2 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (13,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
In Brief 1-13
Vehicles without Air Conditioning Vehicles with Air Conditioning 10. Air Conditioning 11. Defrost Automatic Climate Control System
1. Temperature Control 1. Temperature Control 2. Bi-level Air Mode 2. Bi-level Air Mode 3. Floor Air Mode 3. Floor Air Mode 1. Temperature Control 4. Vent Air Mode 4. Vent Air Mode 2. Rear Window Defogger 5. Fan Control 5. Fan Control 3. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 6. Driver and Passenger Heated 6. Driver and Passenger Heated 4. Defrost Seats (If Equipped) Seats (If Equipped) 5. Fan Control 7. Rear Window Defogger 7. Rear Window Defogger 6. Driver and Passenger Heated 8. Defog 8. Recirculation Seats (If Equipped) 9. Defrost 9. Defog 7. Power Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (14,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
1-14 In Brief
8. Recirculation Up‐Shift Light Vehicle Features 9. MODE (Air Delivery Mode) 10. Air Conditioning Radio(s) See Climate Control Systems on O : Press to turn the system on page 8-1 or Automatic Climate and off. Turn to increase or Control System on page 8-3 (If decrease the volume. Equipped). BAND: Press to choose between If the vehicle has a manual FM, AM, or SiriusXM®, if equipped. Transmission transmission, it will have an up-shift MENU/SEL: Turn to select radio light that indicates when to shift to stations. Press to select a menu. Manual Mode the next higher gear for the best fuel Driver Shift Control (DSC) allows economy. g : Press to seek the previous station or track. the automatic transmission to be See Manual Transmission on shifted similar to a manual page 9-37. l : Press to seek the next station transmission. or track. Electronic Range Select (ERS) Buttons 1 to 6: Press to save and allows for the selection of a range of select favorite stations. gears. INFO: Press to show available See Manual Mode on page 9-35. information about the current station or track. For more information about these and other radio features, see Operation on page 7-4. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (15,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
In Brief 1-15
Storing a Favorite Station 5. To save the settings, press SiriusXM Satellite Radio BACK on the radio faceplate. Stations from all bands can be Service stored in the favorite lists in any Setting the 12/24 Hour Format SiriusXM is a satellite radio service order. Up to six stations can be To set the 12/24 hour format for the based in the 48 contiguous United stored in each favorite page and the radio with navigation: States and 10 Canadian provinces. number of available favorite pages SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide can be set. 1. Press CLOCK. variety of programming and To store the station to a position in 2. Highlight 12/24 Hour Format. commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound. the list, press the corresponding 3. Press the MENU/SEL knob to numeric button 1 to 6 until a beep is A fee is required to receive the select the 12 hour or 24 hour SiriusXM service. heard. display format. Refer to: See “Storing a Station as a 4. To save the settings, press Favorite” in AM-FM Radio on BACK on the radio faceplate. . www.siriusxm.com or call page 7-7. 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.). For detailed instructions on setting Setting the Clock the clock for the vehicle's specific . www.xmradio.ca or call audio system, see Clock on 1-877-209-0079 (Canada). Adjusting the Time or Date page 5-4. See Satellite Radio on page 7-10. To set the time and date for the radio with navigation: Satellite Radio Portable Audio Devices 1. Press CLOCK. If equipped, vehicles with a Some vehicles have a 3.5 mm ® 2. Select Set Time or Set Date. SiriusXM satellite radio tuner and a (1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USB valid SiriusXM satellite radio 3. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to port in the center console. External subscription can receive SiriusXM ® adjust the highlighted number. devices such as iPods , laptop programming. computers, MP3 players, CD 4. Press the MENU/SEL knob to select the next number. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (16,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
1-16 In Brief
changers, and USB drives may be Steering Wheel Controls b / g : For vehicles with a connected, depending on the audio Bluetooth, OnStar, or navigation system. system, press to interact with those See Auxiliary Devices on page 7-15. systems. See Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on Bluetooth® page 7-19 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 7-22 or ® The Bluetooth system allows users Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7-17, with a Bluetooth-enabled mobile OnStar Overview on page 14-1, phone to make and receive or the infotainment manual. hands-free calls using the vehicle audio system and controls. $ / i : Press to silence the vehicle speakers only. Press again The Bluetooth-enabled mobile to turn the sound on. For vehicles phone must be paired with the with OnStar or Bluetooth systems, in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it For vehicles with audio steering press to reject an incoming call, can be used in the vehicle. Not all wheel controls, some audio controls or to end a current call. phones will support all functions. can be adjusted at the steering _ SRC ^ : Press to select a source See Bluetooth (Infotainment wheel. or turn to change favorite stations. Controls) on page 7-19 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 7-22 or Press _ or ^ to select AM, FM, CD, Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7-17. or MP3 track. Turn _ or ^ to select the next or previous saved favorite radio stations. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (17,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
In Brief 1-17
+ x −: Press + to increase the RES/+: If there is a set speed in system provides turn-by-turn volume. Press − to decrease the memory, move the thumbwheel up instructions for reaching the volume. briefly to resume to that speed or destination. In addition, the system hold upward to accelerate. If cruise can help locate a variety of points of For more information, see Steering control is already active, use to interest (POIs), such as banks, Wheel Controls on page 5-2. increase vehicle speed. airports, restaurants, and more. Cruise Control SET/−: Move the thumbwheel down briefly to set the speed and activate Driver Information cruise control. If cruise control is Center (DIC) already active, use to decrease The DIC display is in the center of speed. the instrument cluster. It shows the * : Press to disengage cruise status of many vehicle systems. The control without erasing the set controls for the DIC are on the turn speed from memory. signal lever. See Cruise Control on page 9-43. Navigation System If the vehicle has a navigation system, there is a separate infotainment manual that includes If equipped with cruise control: information on the radio, audio 1. SET/CLR: Press to set, or press 1 : Press to turn the cruise control players, and navigation system. and hold to clear, the menu item system on and off. A white indicator The navigation system provides displayed. comes on in the instrument cluster detailed maps of most major when cruise is turned on. freeways and roads. After a 2. w / x : Use the band to scroll destination has been set, the through the items in each menu. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (18,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
1-18 In Brief
3. MENU: Press to display the DIC See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on Keep the sensors on the vehicle's menus. This button is also used page 9-48. rear bumper clean to ensure proper to return to or exit the last operation. screen displayed on the DIC. Rear Cross Traffic Alert See Parking Assist on page 9-45. See Driver Information Center (DIC) (RCTA) System on page 5-23. If equipped, the RCTA system uses Power Outlets a triangle with an arrow displayed The accessory power outlets can be Side Blind Zone on the RVC screen to warn of traffic used to plug in electrical equipment, Alert (SBZA) behind your vehicle that may cross such as a cell phone or MP3 player. your vehicle's path while in If equipped, SBZA will detect There is one accessory power outlet R (Reverse). In addition, beeps will vehicles in the next lane over in the located on the center floor console sound. vehicle's side blind zone area. and one on the rear of the center When this happens, the SBZA See “Rear Cross Traffic Alert floor console. These outlets are display will light up in the (RCTA)” under Rear Vision Camera powered when the key is in ON/ corresponding outside side mirror (RVC) on page 9-48. RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or until and will flash if the turn signal is on. the driver door is opened within See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) Parking Assist 10 minutes of turning off the vehicle. See Retained Accessory Power on page 9-47. If equipped, this system uses (RAP) on page 9-23. sensors on the rear bumper to Rear Vision assist with parking and avoiding See Power Outlets on page 5-6. Camera (RVC) objects while in R (Reverse). It operates at speeds less than If equipped, RVC displays a view of 8 km/h (5 mph). Rear Parking Assist the area behind the vehicle, on the (RPA) uses audible beeps to infotainment system display, when provide distance and system the vehicle is shifted into information. R (Reverse). Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (19,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
In Brief 1-19
Performance and . Press and release the g button The low tire pressure warning light again to turn on both systems. may come on in cool weather when Maintenance the vehicle is first started, and then See Traction Control/Electronic turn off as the vehicle is driven. This Stability Control on page 9-41. Traction Control/ may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and Electronic Stability Tire Pressure Monitor the tires need to be inflated to the Control This vehicle may have a Tire proper pressure. The Traction Control System (TCS) Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). The TPMS does not replace normal limits wheel spin. The system turns monthly tire maintenance. Maintain on automatically every time the the correct tire pressures. vehicle is started. See Tire Pressure Monitor System The StabiliTrak system assists with on page 10-52. directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The Engine Oil Life System system also turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started. The low tire pressure warning light The engine oil life system calculates alerts to a significant loss in engine oil life based on vehicle use . To turn off traction control, press pressure of one of the vehicle's and displays the CHANGE ENGINE and release the g button on the tires. If the warning light comes on, OIL SOON DIC message when it is center console. The traction off stop as soon as possible and inflate necessary to change the engine oil light i illuminates. the tires to the recommended and filter. pressure shown on the Tire and Remember, the Oil Life display must . To turn off both traction control Loading Information label. See and StabiliTrak, press and hold be reset after each oil change. It will Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-9. not reset itself. Also, be careful not the button, until the traction off g The warning light will remain on until to reset the Oil Life display light i and the StabiliTrak OFF the tire pressure is corrected. accidentally at any time other than light g illuminate. when the oil has just been changed. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (20,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
1-20 In Brief
It cannot be reset accurately until Driving for Better Fuel . Replace the vehicle's tires with the next oil change. To reset the the same TPC Spec number engine oil life system press the Economy molded into the tire's sidewall SET/CLR button while the Oil Life Driving habits can affect fuel near the size. display is active. mileage. Here are some driving tips . Follow recommended scheduled to get the best fuel economy Resetting the Oil Life System maintenance. possible. 1. Using the DIC MENU button and . Avoid fast starts and accelerate Diesel Particulate Filter thumbwheel, scroll until you smoothly. reach REMAINING OIL LIFE on The engine is equipped with a the DIC (: % for Canada). . Brake gradually and avoid Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) that, abrupt stops. by design, will filter or trap 2. Press the SET/CLR button to particulates. The DPF is under the . Avoid idling the engine for long reset the oil life at 100%. When vehicle in the exhaust system. prompted, use the thumbwheel periods of time. Depending on a number of factors to highlight YES or NO. Press . When road and weather monitored by the engine computer, the SET/CLR button to confirm. conditions are appropriate, use the DPF will need to be cleaned of cruise control. Be careful not to reset the oil life accumulated solids. When a display accidentally at any time . Always follow posted speed cleaning is needed, the engine other than after the oil is changed. limits or drive more slowly when computer will initiate a cleaning It cannot be reset accurately. conditions require. action by warming the exhaust gas See Engine Oil Life System on . Keep vehicle tires properly temperature. This feature has been page 10-15. inflated. designed to operate automatically, with limited operator involvement or . Combine several trips into a awareness. single trip. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (21,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
In Brief 1-21
Cleaning the DPF (Exhaust If the vehicle continues to be driven Do Not Use Non-Highway Fuel Filter) in a manner that prevents effective Fuel labeled as off road or DPF cleaning, the DPF will become non-highway is typically very high in While the DPF cleaning is plugged with particulates. If this automatically controlled by the sulfur content and will damage the occurs, the engine computer will emission control system. engine computer, the vehicle will turn on the service engine soon light need to operate continuously for Non-highway fuel is not intended for in the instrument cluster and a DIC use in on-highway vehicles. approximately 25 minutes and at message will display. See Diesel speeds greater than 48 km/h Particulate Filter on page 9-26, In addition: (30 mph) to clean the DPF Engine Power Messages on . Use the correct engine oil. effectively. page 5-29, and Diesel Particulate Filter Messages on page 5-30. . Do not add gasoline to Special DPF Driver Messages diesel fuel. If the vehicle is used for numerous Fuel . Do not modify the induction or short trips or extended slow-speed Use Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel exhaust systems. operation, the engine computer may Fuel (ULSD) not be able to adequately heat up See Fuel for Diesel Engines on the exhaust system to clean the Use Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel page 9-53 and Engine Oil on DPF effectively. The engine (ULSD) only. The emission control page 10-11. computer has been designed to hardware used on the vehicle may continuously monitor the condition be damaged by using fuel with high Diesel Exhaust Fluid of the DPF. When the engine sulfur levels. Use only fuel that is Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is used computer detects that the DPF is dispensed from pumps bearing the with diesel engines to reduce the nearly full of particulates and that ULSD label. amount of regulated emissions the vehicle is not being operated in Do Not Use Low Sulfur Diesel produced. The DEF system must be a manner that would allow effective Fuel (LSD) maintained for the vehicle to run automatic DPF cleaning, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message Do not use fuel that is dispensed will display. from pumps bearing the LSD label. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (22,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
1-22 In Brief
properly. It is normal to hear the is an issue with the quality of the Diagnostic Services. OnStar DEF system purge fluid back into fluid or the exhaust fluid system, services may require a paid the tank after the vehicle is shut off. warnings will be displayed in the subscription. See OnStar Overview Driver Information Center (DIC). on page 14-1. Locating Diesel Exhaust Fluid See Diesel Exhaust Fluid on DEF can be purchased at a page 9-27. Chevrolet dealer. It can also be purchased at authorized vehicle Roadside Assistance dealerships. Additionally, some Program diesel fueling stations or retailers may have DEF for purchase. For U.S.: 1-800-243-8872 ® vehicles with an active OnStar TTY Users (U.S. Only): subscription, OnStar can help to 1-888-889-2438 locate a DEF retailer. See “Customer Assistance Offices” in Canada: 1-800-268-6800 the owner manual for phone As the owner of a new Chevrolet, numbers to assist you in contacting you are automatically enrolled in the a GM dealer. See Recommended Roadside Assistance program. Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-12. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13-5. As the DEF tank becomes low on fluid, warnings begin with OnStar® approximately 1 600 km (1,000 miles) of remaining This vehicle may be equipped with a range. These warnings will increase comprehensive, in-vehicle system in intensity as the tank becomes that can connect to a live OnStar empty. Once the tank is empty, the Advisor for Emergency, Security, vehicle speed will be limited. If there Navigation, Connection, and Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1
Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Keys, Doors, and Convex Mirrors ...... 2-18 Windows Manual Mirrors ...... 2-19 Power Mirrors ...... 2-19 Keys Folding Mirrors ...... 2-19 Keys and Locks Heated Mirrors ...... 2-19 { Warning Keys ...... 2-1 Interior Mirrors Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Leaving children in a vehicle with Interior Rearview Mirrors . . . . . 2-20 an ignition key or Remote System ...... 2-2 Manual Rearview Mirror ...... 2-20 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is Automatic Dimming Rearview dangerous and children or others System Operation ...... 2-3 Mirror ...... 2-20 Remote Vehicle Start ...... 2-9 could be seriously injured or Door Locks ...... 2-11 Windows killed. They could operate the Power Door Locks ...... 2-12 Windows ...... 2-20 power window or other controls or Delayed Locking ...... 2-12 Power Windows ...... 2-21 make the vehicle move. The Automatic Door Locks ...... 2-13 Sun Visors ...... 2-23 windows will function with the key Lockout Protection ...... 2-13 in the ignition or with the RKE Safety Locks ...... 2-13 Roof transmitter in the vehicle, and Sunroof ...... 2-23 Doors children or others could be caught Trunk ...... 2-14 in the path of a closing window. Do not leave children in a vehicle Vehicle Security with the ignition key or an RKE Vehicle Security ...... 2-16 transmitter. Vehicle Alarm System ...... 2-16 Immobilizer ...... 2-17 Immobilizer Operation ...... 2-17 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
2-2 Keys, Doors, and Windows
With an active OnStar subscription, an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. See OnStar® on page 1-22. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13-12. If there is a decrease in the RKE operating range: The key that is part of the Remote Press the button on the RKE . Check the distance. The Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter can transmitter to extend the key. Press transmitter may be too far from be used for the ignition and all locks the button and the key blade to the vehicle. if the vehicle is a key access retract the key. . Check the location. Other vehicle. If the vehicle has the If it becomes difficult to turn the key, keyless ignition, the key can be vehicles or objects may be inspect the key blade for debris. blocking the signal. used for the locks. Periodically clean with a brush or pick. . Check the transmitter's battery. See “Battery Replacement” later See your dealer if a new key is in this section. needed. . If the transmitter is still not If locked out of the vehicle, see working correctly, see your Roadside Assistance Program on dealer or a qualified technician page 13-5. for service. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3
Remote Keyless Entry Pressing Q may also arm the alarm (RKE) System Operation system. See Vehicle Alarm System on page 2-16. The Keyless Access system allows for vehicle entry when the K (Unlock): Press to unlock the transmitter is within range. See driver door or all doors. See Vehicle “Keyless Access Operation” later in Personalization on page 5-36. this section. The turn signal indicators may flash The transmitter functions may work to indicate unlocking. See Vehicle up to 60 m (195 ft) away from the Personalization on page 5-36. vehicle. Pressing K will disarm the alarm Keep in mind that other conditions, system. See Vehicle Alarm System such as those previously stated, can Q (Lock): Press to lock all doors. on page 2-16. impact the performance of the Y (Remote Trunk Release): transmitter. The turn signal indicators may flash and/or the horn may sound on the Press and hold to release the trunk. second press to indicate locking. 7 (Vehicle Locator/Panic See Vehicle Personalization on Alarm): Press and hold briefly to page 5-36. initiate vehicle locator. The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps If the driver door is open when Q is three times. pressed, all doors lock except the driver door, if Unlocked Door Anti Press and hold 7 for at least Lock Out is enabled through the three seconds to sound the panic vehicle personalization. alarm. The horn sounds and the If the passenger door is open when turn signals flash for 30 seconds, Q is pressed, all doors lock. or until 7 is pressed again or the vehicle is started. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows
/ (Remote Vehicle Start): Keyless Access can be If equipped, press and release programmed to unlock all doors on Q the first lock/unlock press from the and then immediately press and driver door. See Vehicle hold / for at least four seconds to Personalization on page 5-36. start the engine from outside the vehicle using the RKE transmitter. Keyless Unlocking/Locking from See Remote Vehicle Start on the Driver Door page 2-9. When the doors are locked and the The RKE transmitter buttons will not RKE transmitter is within range of operate when the key is in the the door handle, pressing the lock/ ignition. unlock button on the driver door handle will unlock the driver door. Driver Side Shown, Passenger Keyless Access Operation If the lock/unlock button is pressed Similar The Keyless Access system allows again within five seconds, all Pressing the lock/unlock button will for the doors and trunk to be locked passenger doors will unlock. cause all doors to lock if any of the and unlocked without pressing the following occur: RKE transmitter button. The RKE transmitter must be within 1 m (3 ft) . It has been more than of the door being opened. If the five seconds since the first lock/ vehicle has this feature, there will be unlock button press. a button on the outside door . Two lock/unlock button presses handles. were used to unlock all doors. . Any vehicle door has been opened and all doors are now closed. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-5
Keyless Unlocking/Locking from If passive locking is enabled, the Keyed Access the Passenger Doors doors may lock with the RKE To access a vehicle with a dead When the doors are locked and the transmitter inside the vehicle. Do transmitter battery, see Door Locks RKE transmitter is within range of not leave the RKE transmitter in an on page 2-11. the door handle, pressing the lock/ unattended vehicle. Programming Transmitters to unlock button on a passenger door Temporary Disable Passive handle will unlock all doors. Locking Feature the Vehicle Pressing the lock/unlock button will Temporarily disable the passive Only RKE transmitters programmed cause all doors to lock if any of the K to the vehicle will work. If a following occur: locking by pressing and holding transmitter is lost or stolen, a on the interior door switch with a . replacement can be purchased and The lock/unlock button was used door open for at least four seconds, to unlock all doors. programmed through your dealer. or until three chimes are heard. The vehicle can be reprogrammed . Any vehicle door has been Passive locking will then remain so that lost or stolen transmitters no opened and all doors are now disabled until Q on the interior door longer work. Any remaining closed. is pressed, or until the vehicle is transmitters will need to be Passive Locking turned on. reprogrammed. Each vehicle can To customize the doors to have up to eight transmitters If equipped with Keyless Access, matched to it. the vehicle will lock several seconds automatically lock when exiting the after all doors are closed if the vehicle, see Vehicle Personalization Programming with a Recognized vehicle is off and at least one RKE on page 5-36. Transmitter (Key Vehicles Only) transmitter has been removed or Keyless Trunk Opening To program a new key: none remain in the vehicle. Press the touch pad on the rear of 1. Insert the original, already If other electronic devices interfere the trunk above the license plate to programmed key in the ignition with the RKE transmitter signal, the open the trunk when the RKE and turn the key to the ON/RUN vehicle may not detect the RKE transmitter is in range. position. transmitter inside the vehicle. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
2-6 Keys, Doors, and Windows
2. Turn the key to LOCK/OFF, and This procedure will take Programming with a Recognized remove the key. approximately 30 minutes to Transmitter (Keyless Access 3. Insert the new key to be complete for the first key. The Vehicles Only) programmed and turn it to the vehicle must be off and all of the A new transmitter can be ON/RUN position within keys you wish to program must be programmed to the vehicle when five seconds. with you. there is one recognized transmitter. To program, the vehicle must be off The security light will turn off 1. Insert the new vehicle key into and all of the transmitters, both once the key has been the ignition. currently recognized and new, must programmed. 2. Turn to ON/RUN. The security light will come on. be with you. 4. Repeat Steps 1–3 if additional keys are to be programmed. 3. Wait 10 minutes until the If a key is lost or damaged, see your security light turns off. dealer to have a new key made. 4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. Programming without a 5. Repeat Steps 2–4 two more Recognized Transmitter (Key times. After the third time, turn to Vehicles Only) ON/RUN; the key is learned and all previously known keys will no Program a new key to the vehicle longer work with the vehicle. when a recognized key is not available. Canadian regulations Remaining keys can be learned by require that owners see their dealer. following the procedure in Programming with a Recognized If there are no currently recognized “ Transmitter (Key Vehicles Only). keys available, follow this procedure ” 1. Remove the plastic trim piece to program the first key. from the small storage area next to the accessory power outlet toward the front of the console, to access the transmitter slot. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7
Press the button on the 5. Remove the transmitter from the 1. Insert the vehicle key of the recognized transmitter to extend transmitter pocket and press K. transmitter into the key lock the key blade. Insert the key cylinder on the outside of the blade into the transmitter slot. To program additional driver door and turn the key to transmitters, repeat Steps 3–5. 2. Insert the vehicle key of the new the unlock position five times transmitter into the key lock When all additional transmitters within 10 seconds. cylinder on the outside of the are programmed, press and hold The Driver Information Center driver door and turn the key to the ENGINE START/STOP (DIC) displays REMOTE LEARN the unlock position five times button for 12 seconds to exit PENDING, PLEASE WAIT. within 10 seconds. programming mode. Replace the plastic trim piece from the small 2. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC The Driver Information Center storage area. displays PRESS ENGINE (DIC) displays READY FOR START BUTTON TO LEARN REMOTE #2, 3, 4 or 5. Programming without a and then press the ENGINE Recognized Transmitter (Keyless START/STOP button. 3. Remove the recognized key and Access Vehicles Only) place the new transmitter into The DIC displays will again the transmitter slot. If there are no currently recognized show REMOTE LEARN transmitters available, follow this PENDING, PLEASE WAIT. 4. Press the ENGINE START/ procedure to program up to five STOP button. When the transmitters. This feature is not transmitter is learned, the DIC available in Canada. This procedure will show that it is ready to will take approximately 30 minutes program the next transmitter. to complete. The vehicle must be off and all of the transmitters you wish to program must be with you. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows
3. Repeat Step 2 two additional Press the button on the DETECTED when tying to start the times. After the third time all recognized transmitter to extend vehicle. The REPLACE BATTERY previously known transmitters the key blade. Insert the key IN REMOTE KEY message may will no longer work with the blade into the transmitter slot. also be displayed at this time. vehicle. Remaining transmitters 5. Press the ENGINE START/ can be relearned during the next STOP button. When the steps. transmitter is learned the DIC The DIC display should now will show that it is ready to show READY FOR REMOTE program the next transmitter. # 1. 6. Remove the transmitter from the transmitter slot and press K. To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 4–6. When all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button for 12 seconds to exit To start the vehicle: programming mode. Replace the 1. Remove the plastic trim piece plastic trim piece from the small from the small storage area next storage area. to the accessory power outlet toward the front of the console, Starting the Vehicle with a Low to access the transmitter slot. Transmitter Battery 4. Remove the plastic trim piece 2. Press the button on the from the small storage area next If the transmitter battery is weak or if recognized transmitter to extend to the accessory power outlet there is interference with the signal, the key blade. Insert the key toward the front of the console, the DIC may display NO REMOTE blade into the transmitter slot. to access the transmitter slot. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9
3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or The battery is not rechargeable. To 4. Insert the new battery, positive N (Neutral), press the brake replace the battery: side facing up. Push the battery pedal and the ENGINE START/ 1. Press the button on the down until it is held in place. STOP button. See Starting the transmitter to extend the key Replace with a CR2032 or Engine on page 9-18 for blade. equivalent battery. additional information about the 5. Snap the battery cover back on vehicle's keyless ignition with to the transmitter. pushbutton start. Replace the transmitter battery Remote Vehicle Start as soon as possible. If equipped, this feature allows the Battery Replacement engine to be started from outside Replace the battery if the REPLACE the vehicle. BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY / (Remote Vehicle Start): This message displays in the DIC. See button will be on the RKE Key and Lock Messages on transmitter if the vehicle has remote page 5-30. start. The climate control system will use { Caution 2. Remove the battery cover by the previous settings during a prying it with a finger. remote start. The rear defog may When replacing the battery, do come on during remote start based not touch any of the circuitry on 3. Remove the battery by pushing on cold ambient conditions. The the transmitter. Static from your on the battery and sliding it rear fog indicator light does not body could damage the toward the key blade. come on during remote start. If the transmitter. vehicle has heated seats, they may come on during a remote start. See Heated Front Seats on page 3-5. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (10,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Laws in some local communities When the engine starts, the parking For example, if the engine has been may restrict the use of remote lamps will turn on and remain on as running for five minutes, and starters. For example, some laws long as the engine is running. The 10 minutes are added, the engine require a person using remote start doors will be locked and the climate will run for a total of 15 minutes. to have the vehicle in view. Check control system may come on. A maximum of two remote starts, local regulations for any The engine will continue to run for or a single start with an extension, requirements. 10 minutes. After 30 seconds, is allowed between ignition cycles. Other conditions can affect the repeat the steps if a 10-minute The vehicle's ignition must be performance of the transmitter. See extension is desired. Remote start turned on and then back off to use Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) can be extended only once. remote start again. System on page 2-2. Place the ignition to ON/RUN/ Canceling a Remote Start Starting the Vehicle START. To cancel a remote start, do one of To start the engine using the remote Extending Engine Run Time the following: start feature: For a 10-minute extension, repeat . Aim the RKE transmitter at the 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the Steps 1–3 while the engine is still / vehicle. running. An extension can be vehicle and press and hold requested, 30 seconds after until the parking lamps turn off. 2. Press and release . Q starting. . Turn on the hazard warning 3. Immediately after completing The remote start can be flashers. Step 2, press and hold / for at extended once. . Turn the vehicle on and then off. least four seconds or until the When the remote start is extended, turn signal lamps flash. The turn the second 10 minutes will start signal lamps flashing confirms immediately. the request to remote start the vehicle has been received. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (11,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11
Conditions in Which Remote Start Door Locks Will Not Work Warning (Continued) The remote vehicle start feature will { Warning . Outsiders can easily enter not operate if: through an unlocked door Unlocked doors can be . The key is in the ignition (Key when slowing or stopping the Access) or if the key is in the dangerous. vehicle. Lock the doors to vehicle (Keyless Access). . Passengers, especially help prevent this from happening. . The hood is not closed. children, can easily open the doors and fall out of a moving . The hazard warning flashers vehicle. The chance of being To lock or unlock a door from are on. thrown out of the vehicle in a outside the vehicle, use the Remote . The malfunction indicator lamp crash is increased if the Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. is on. doors are not locked. So, all From inside the vehicle, use the passengers should wear power door lock switch or the . The engine coolant temperature safety belts properly and the manual lock knob. is too high. doors should be locked If equipped with Keyless Access, . The oil pressure is low. whenever the vehicle is driven. pushing down the manual lock knob . Two remote vehicle starts, or a on the driver door will lock all doors. single remote start with an . Young children who get into The doors can also be unlocked extension, have already unlocked vehicles may be from the inside by pulling the door been used. unable to get out. A child can be overcome by extreme heat handle. Pulling the door handle . The vehicle is not in P (Park). and can suffer permanent again unlatches the door. injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it. (Continued) Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (12,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Keyless Access Power Door Locks Delayed locking can only be turned on when the Open or Unlocked Door Anti Lockout feature has been turned off. When Q is pressed on the power door lock switch with the door open, a chime will sound three times indicating that delayed locking is active. The doors will then lock automatically five seconds after all doors are closed. If a door is reopened before five seconds have elapsed, the five-second timer will If equipped, use the Keyless Access reset once all the doors are closed (Lock): Press to lock the doors. system to lock and unlock the door. Q again. When the doors are locked and the K (Unlock): Press to unlock the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) doors. Press Q on the door lock switch of the driver door handle, press the again, or press Q on the RKE lock/unlock button. When unlocking Delayed Locking transmitter, to override this feature from the driver door, the first press and lock the doors immediately. unlocks that door; press again This feature delays the actual within five seconds to unlock all locking of the doors until Delayed locking can be passenger doors. See Remote five seconds after all doors are programmed through the Driver Keyless Entry (RKE) System closed. Information Center (DIC). See Operation on page 2-3. Vehicle Personalization on page 5-36. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (13,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13
Automatic Door Locks Lockout Protection Open/Unlocked Door Anti Lockout, when ON, will unlock the driver door When the doors are closed, the Keyed Ignition: When locking is if locking is requested while the ignition is on, and the shift lever is requested with the driver door open driver door is open. This feature can moved out of P (Park) for an and the key in the ignition, all the be turned on or off using the vehicle automatic transmission, or the doors will lock and then the driver personalization menus. See Vehicle vehicle speed is above 13 km/h door will unlock. Personalization on page 5-36. (8 mph) for a manual transmission, This can be manually overridden by the doors will lock. pressing and holding Q on the Safety Locks To unlock the doors: power door lock switch. The rear door safety locks prevent . Press K. Pushbutton Start: When locking passengers from opening the rear is requested with the driver door doors from inside the vehicle. . For automatic transmissions, shift the vehicle into P (Park). open and the vehicle is in ACC/ Manual Safety Locks ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, . For manual transmissions and a all the doors will lock and then the keyed ignition system, remove driver door will unlock. If the vehicle the key from the ignition when is off and locking is requested while parked. a door is open, when all doors are . For manual transmissions and a closed the vehicle will check for pushbutton start system, turn the RKE transmitters inside. If an RKE vehicle off when parked. transmitter is detected and the number of RKE transmitters inside The automatic door lock feature has not reduced, the driver door will cannot be disabled. unlock. See Vehicle Personalization on This can be manually overridden by page 5-36. pressing and holding Q on the power door lock switch. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (14,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows
If equipped, the safety lock is Doors located on the inside edge of the Warning (Continued) rear doors. To use the safety lock: Trunk . Adjust the climate control 1. Insert the key into the safety lock system to a setting that slot and turn it so the slot is in { Warning brings in only outside air and the horizontal position. set the fan speed to the 2. Close the door. Exhaust gases can enter the highest setting. See “Climate vehicle if it is driven with the Control Systems” in the 3. Do the same for the other Index. rear door. liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with any objects that pass through the . If the vehicle has a power To open a rear door when the safety seal between the body and the liftgate, disable the power lock is on: trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine liftgate function. 1. Unlock the door by activating the exhaust contains carbon For more information about inside handle, by using the monoxide (CO) which cannot be carbon monoxide, see Engine power door lock switch, or by seen or smelled. It can cause Exhaust on page 9-26. using the Remote Keyless unconsciousness and even death. Entry (RKE) transmitter. If the vehicle must be driven with 2. Open the door from the outside. the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open: To cancel the safety lock: . Close all of the windows. 1. Unlock the door and open it from . Fully open the air outlets on the outside. or under the instrument 2. Insert the key into the safety lock panel. slot and turn it so the slot is in (Continued) the vertical position. Do the same for the other door. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (15,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15
Emergency Trunk Release Handle
{ Caution
Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk as it could damage the handle.
Press the trunk release button to To open the trunk from outside the open the trunk. The vehicle must be vehicle, press Y on the Remote off, or stopped with the parking Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, brake applied for manual or press the touch pad above the transmissions, or the shift lever in license plate when the doors are P (Park) for automatic unlocked. transmissions. If equipped with Keyless Access, the trunk may be opened while the vehicle is locked by pressing the touch pad above the license plate while the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the rear of the vehicle. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (16,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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There is a glow-in-the-dark Vehicle Security On Solid: Vehicle is secured emergency trunk release handle on during the delay to arm the system. This vehicle has theft-deterrent the trunk lid. The handle will glow Fast Flash: Vehicle is unsecured. features; however, they do not make following exposure to light. Pull the A door, the hood, or the trunk the vehicle impossible to steal. release handle to open the trunk is open. from the inside. Vehicle Alarm System Slow Flash: Alarm system is Return to the stored position armed. after use. This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm system. Arming the Alarm System 1. Close the trunk and the hood. Turn off the vehicle. 2. Lock the vehicle in one of three ways: . Use the RKE transmitter. . Use the Keyless Access system, if equipped. . With a door open, press the interior Q. 3. After 30 seconds the alarm system will arm, and the The indicator light, on the indicator light will begin to slowly instrument panel near the flash indicating the alarm system windshield, indicates the status of is operating. Pressing Q on the the system: RKE transmitter a second time Off: Alarm system is disarmed. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (17,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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will bypass the 30-second delay Disarming the Alarm System How to Detect a Tamper and immediately arm the alarm Do one of the following to disarm Condition system. the alarm system or turn off the If K is pressed on the RKE The vehicle alarm system will not alarm if it has been activated: transmitter and the horn chirps and arm if the doors are locked with the lamps flash three times, an the key. . Press K on the RKE transmitter. alarm occurred previously while the If the driver door is opened without . Unlock the vehicle using the alarm system was armed. first unlocking with the RKE Keyless Access system, If the alarm has been activated, a transmitter, the horn will chirp and if equipped. message will appear on the DIC. the lights will flash to indicate . Start the vehicle. See Security Messages on pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not page 5-33. started, or the door is not unlocked To avoid setting off the alarm by accident: by pressing K on the RKE Immobilizer transmitter during the 10-second . Lock the vehicle after all pre-alarm, the alarm will be occupants have left the vehicle See Radio Frequency Statement on activated. and all doors are closed. page 13-12. If a door, the hood, or the trunk is . Always unlock a door with the opened without first disarming the RKE transmitter or use the Immobilizer Operation system, the turn signals will flash Keyless Access system, This vehicle has a passive and the horn will sound for about if equipped. theft-deterrent system. 30 seconds. The alarm system will Unlocking the driver door with the The system does not have to be then re-arm to monitor for the next key will not disarm the system or manually armed or disarmed. unauthorized event. turn off the alarm. The vehicle is automatically immobilized when the key is removed from the ignition. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (18,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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The system is automatically If the engine does not start and the Exterior Mirrors disarmed when the vehicle is security light stays on, there is a started with the correct key. The key problem with the system. Turn the uses a transponder that matches an ignition off and try again. Convex Mirrors immobilizer control unit in the If the engine still does not start, and vehicle and automatically disarms the key appears to be undamaged { Warning the system. Only an authorized key or the light continues to stay on, try starts the vehicle. The vehicle may A convex mirror can make things, another ignition key. If the engine like other vehicles, look farther not start if the key is damaged. does not start with the other key, the away than they really are. If you vehicle needs service. If the vehicle cut too sharply into the right lane, does start, the first key may be damaged. See your dealer who can you could hit a vehicle on the service the theft-deterrent system right. Check the inside mirror or and have a new key made. glance over your shoulder before changing lanes. Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the The security light in the instrument theft-deterrent system in the vehicle. The passenger side mirror is convex cluster comes on if there is a shaped. A convex mirror's surface is problem with arming or disarming curved so more can be seen from the theft-deterrent system. the driver seat. When trying to start the vehicle, the security light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (19,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Manual Mirrors Power Mirrors Folding Mirrors Manual Folding Mirrors The vehicle has manual folding mirrors. These mirrors can be folded inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, pull the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward to return it to the original position. Heated Mirrors The vehicle may have heated mirrors. If equipped, there are adjustment To adjust the mirror: (Rear Window Defogger): controls next to each mirror. = 1. Turn the selector switch to L Press to heat the outside rearview (Left) or R (Right) to choose the mirrors. See “Rear Window driver or passenger mirror. Defogger” under Automatic Climate 2. Move the control to adjust the Control System on page 8-3. mirror. 3. Turn the selector switch to the O position to deselect the mirror. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (20,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror Windows If equipped with a manual rearview Interior Rearview Mirrors mirror, push the tab forward for { Warning Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear daytime use and pull it for nighttime Never leave a child, a helpless view of the area behind your use to avoid glare from the adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, vehicle. headlamps from behind. especially with the windows If equipped with OnStar, the vehicle Automatic Dimming closed in warm or hot weather. may have three control buttons at Rearview Mirror They can be overcome by the the bottom of the mirror. See your extreme heat and suffer dealer for more information about If equipped, automatic dimming permanent injuries or even death OnStar and how to subscribe to it. reduces the glare of headlamps from heat stroke. See OnStar Overview on page 14-1. from behind. The dimming feature Do not spray glass cleaner directly comes on when the vehicle is on the mirror. Use a soft towel started. dampened with water. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (21,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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The vehicle aerodynamics are windows only have express-down. designed to improve fuel economy Pull a window switch up or push it performance. This may result in a down all the way, release it, and the pulsing sound when either rear window goes down or up window is down and the front automatically. Stop the window by windows are up. To reduce the pushing or pulling the switch. sound, open either a front window or the sunroof, if equipped. Obstacle Detection Feature If equipped with express-up, and an Power Windows object is in the path of the window when closing, the window will stop { Warning at the obstruction and auto-reverse to a preset factory position. Weather Press the switch down to open the conditions such as severe cold and/ Children could be seriously window. Pull the front of the switch or ice may also cause the window to injured or killed if caught in the up to close it. path of a closing window. Never auto-reverse. The window will return leave keys in a vehicle with The switches work when the ignition to normal operation once the is in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, children. When there are children obstruction or condition is removed. or in Retained Accessory Power in the rear seat, use the window If conditions prevent the window (RAP). See Retained Accessory from closing and the window lockout button to prevent Power (RAP) on page 9-23. operation of the windows. See continues to auto-reverse, it is Keys on page 2-1. Express Window Operation possible to close the window with the ignition in ON/RUN by holding This vehicle may have windows with the window switch in the partially or an express-up or down feature. This fully pulled up position. Release of feature allows the window to be the switch from the partially pulled lowered or raised without holding up position will cause the window to the switch. Passenger side and rear stop. Release of the switch from the Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (22,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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fully pulled up position will activate 4. Continue holding the switch up Press o to activate the rear the express-up and related obstacle for approximately two seconds window lockout. The indicator light detection features. after the window is completely comes on when activated. closed. Programming the Power Press o again to deactivate the Windows The window is now reprogrammed. Repeat the process for the other lockout. If the battery on the vehicle has windows. If the indicator light flashes, the been recharged or disconnected, feature may not be working properly. or is not working, the windows will Window Lockout need to be reprogrammed for the Overload Feature express-up feature to work. Before If the windows are operated reprogramming, replace or recharge repeatedly in short intervals, the the vehicle's battery. window operation is disabled for a To program each front window: short time. 1. With the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, or when RAP is active, close all doors. 2. Press and hold the power window switch until the window is fully open. 3. Pull the power window switch up This feature prevents the rear until the window is fully closed. passenger windows from operating, except from the driver position. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (23,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Sun Visors Roof To express open or close the sunroof with the safety function enabled, press the open or close Sunroof sunroof switch (1) to the second detent position and release. To stop the movement, press the switch again. To automatically tilt or close the sunroof, press the tilt open or close sunroof switch (2). If an object is in the path of the Pull the sun visor down to block sunroof while it is closing, the glare. Detach the sun visor from the anti-pinch feature will detect the center mount to pivot to the side object and stop the sunroof. window or, if equipped, extend along the rod. The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or closed if the vehicle has The sunroof only operates when the an electrical failure. ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ Sunshade ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. The sunshade is manually operated. See Retained Accessory Power Close or open the sunshade by (RAP) on page 9-23. sliding. When the sunroof is opened, the sunshade is To open or close the sunroof, press always open. the open or close sunroof switch (1) to the first detent position. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (24,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Safety Function roof sealing area using a clean If the sunroof has any resistance cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not during automatic closing, it will remove grease from the sunroof. immediately stop and reverse. If water is seen dripping into the To override the safety function, water drainage system, this is press and hold the close sunroof normal. switch. The sunroof closes without the safety function. To stop the movement, release the switch.
Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise. It could also plug the water drainage system. Periodically open the sunroof and remove any obstacles or loose debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Seats and Safety Belt Extender ...... 3-14 Adding Equipment to the Safety System Check ...... 3-14 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-27 Restraints Safety Belt Care ...... 3-14 Airbag System Check ...... 3-27 Replacing Safety Belt System Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash ...... 3-14 Parts after a Crash ...... 3-28 Head Restraints Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Airbag System Child Restraints Airbag System ...... 3-15 Older Children ...... 3-28 Front Seats Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . 3-17 Infants and Young Seat Adjustment ...... 3-3 When Should an Airbag Children ...... 3-30 Power Seat Adjustment ...... 3-4 Inflate? ...... 3-19 Child Restraint Systems . . . . . 3-33 Reclining Seatbacks ...... 3-4 What Makes an Airbag Where to Put the Restraint . . . 3-35 Heated Front Seats ...... 3-5 Inflate? ...... 3-20 Lower Anchors and Tethers Rear Seats How Does an Airbag for Children (LATCH Restrain? ...... 3-20 System) ...... 3-36 Rear Seats ...... 3-6 What Will You See after an Replacing LATCH System Safety Belts Airbag Inflates? ...... 3-20 Parts After a Crash ...... 3-43 Safety Belts ...... 3-8 Passenger Sensing Securing Child Restraints How to Wear Safety Belts System ...... 3-22 (Rear Seat) ...... 3-43 Properly ...... 3-10 Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Securing Child Restraints Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 3-11 Vehicle ...... 3-26 (Front Passenger Seat) . . . . 3-46 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...... 3-13 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Head Restraints The vehicle's front and rear seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions.
{ Warning
With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not Adjust the head restraint so that the The height of the head restraint can drive until the head restraints for top of the restraint is at the same be adjusted. Pull the head restraint all occupants are installed and height as the top of the occupant's up to raise it. Try to move the head adjusted properly. head. This position reduces the restraint to make sure that it is chance of a neck injury in a crash. locked in place. To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the head restraint down. Try to move the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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The front seat outboard head Front Seats To adjust a manual seat: restraints are not removable. 1. Pull the handle at the front of If you are installing a child restraint Seat Adjustment the seat. in the rear seat, see “Securing a 2. Slide the seat to the desired Child Restraint Designed for the { Warning position and release the handle. LATCH System” under Lower 3. Try to move the seat back and Anchors and Tethers for Children You can lose control of the (LATCH System) on page 3-36. forth to be sure it is locked in vehicle if you try to adjust a driver place. seat while the vehicle is moving. Adjust the driver seat only when Seat Height Adjuster the vehicle is not moving.
If available, move the lever up or down to manually raise or lower the seat. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Power Seat Adjustment To adjust the seatback, see Reclining Seatbacks on page 3-4. Reclining Seatbacks
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If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are To recline the seatback: locked. 1. Lift the lever. To adjust the power driver seat, If necessary, move the safety if equipped: belt out of the way to access the . Move the seat forward or lever. rearward by sliding the control 2. Move the seatback to the forward or rearward. desired position, then release . Raise or lower the front part of the lever to lock the seatback in the seat cushion by moving the place. front of the control up or down. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to . Raise or lower the entire seat by make sure it is locked. moving the rear of the control up or down. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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To return the seatback to an upright Do not have a seatback reclined if position: Warning (Continued) the vehicle is moving. 1. Lift the lever fully without The lap belt could go up over Heated Front Seats applying pressure to the your abdomen. The belt forces seatback, and the seatback would be there, not at your pelvic returns to the upright position. bones. This could cause serious { Warning 2. Push and pull on the seatback to internal injuries. If you cannot feel temperature make sure it is locked. For proper protection when the change or pain to the skin, the vehicle is in motion, have the seat heater may cause burns. To { Warning seatback upright. Then sit well reduce the risk of burns, people back in the seat and wear the Sitting in a reclined position when with such a condition should use safety belt properly. the vehicle is in motion can be care when using the seat heater, dangerous. Even when buckled especially for long periods of up, the safety belts cannot do time. Do not place anything on their job. the seat that insulates against heat, such as a blanket, cushion, The shoulder belt will not be cover, or similar item. This may against your body. Instead, it will cause the seat heater to be in front of you. In a crash, you overheat. An overheated seat could go into it, receiving neck or heater may cause a burn or may other injuries. damage the seat. (Continued) Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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The passenger seat may take Rear Seats longer to heat up. Either side of the rear seatback can Remote Start Heated Seats be folded. When it is cold outside, the heated To fold the rear seatbacks: seats can be turned on automatically during a remote 1. Place the front seatbacks in the vehicle start. The heated seats will upright position. See Reclining be canceled when the ignition is Seatbacks on page 3-4. turned on. Press the control to use the heated seats after the vehicle is { Caution started. Folding a rear seat with the safety The heated seat indicator lights on If available, the controls are on the belts still fastened may cause center stack. The engine must be the control do not turn on during a remote start. damage to the seat or the safety running to operate the heated seats. belts. Always unbuckle the safety Press L or M to heat the driver or The temperature performance of an belts and return them to their unoccupied seat may be reduced. passenger seat cushion and normal stowed position before This is normal. seatback. folding a rear seat. The heated seats will not turn on Press the control once for the during a remote start unless the highest setting. With each press of 2. Unbuckle the rear safety belts heated seat feature is enabled in the control, the heated seat will and make sure the safety belt the vehicle personalization menu. change to the next lower setting, buckles are stowed in the See Remote Vehicle Start on and then the off setting. Three lights pockets in the seat cushion. page 2-9 and Vehicle indicate the highest setting and one Personalization on page 5-36. light the lowest. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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4. Reach under the safety belt and To raise the seatback: pull the lever to unlock the seatback. { Warning
A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted will not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. After raising the rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are 3. Make sure the safety belt is in properly routed and attached, and the guide on top of the seatback. are not twisted.
1. Make sure the safety belt is in A tab near the seatback lever the guide on the top of the raises when the seatback is seatback. unlocked. 5. Fold the seatback forward. Repeat Steps 1–4 for the other seatback, if desired. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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2. Lift the seatback up and push it Safety Belts rearward until it clicks into place. { Warning Keep the safety belts clear of the This section of the manual seatback and untwisted. If the seatback is not locked, it describes how to use safety belts could move forward in a sudden properly. It also describes some A tab near the seatback lever stop or crash. That could cause things not to do with safety belts. retracts when the seatback is injury to the person sitting there. locked in place. Always pull forward on the top of { Warning The center rear safety belt may the seatback at the area of the lock when you raise the latch to be sure it is locked. Do not let anyone ride where a seatback. If this happens, let the safety belt cannot be worn belt go back all the way and properly. In a crash, if you or your start again. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked into passenger(s) are not wearing position. safety belts, injuries can be much worse than if you are wearing 4. Repeat Steps 1 3 for the other – safety belts. You can be seriously seatback, if necessary. injured or killed by hitting things Keep the seat in the upright locked inside the vehicle harder or by position when not in use. being ejected from the vehicle. In addition, anyone who is not buckled up can strike other passengers in the vehicle. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, passengers riding in these areas (Continued) Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Why Safety Belts Work safety belts. That is why wearing Warning (Continued) safety belts makes such good sense. are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow Questions and Answers About passengers to ride in any area of Safety Belts the vehicle that is not equipped Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle with seats and safety belts. after a crash if I am wearing a Always wear a safety belt, and safety belt? check that all passenger(s) are A: You could be — whether you are restrained properly too. wearing a safety belt or not. Your chance of being conscious This vehicle has indicators as a during and after a crash, so you reminder to buckle the safety belts. can unbuckle and get out, is See Safety Belt Reminders on When riding in a vehicle, you travel much greater if you are belted. page 5-11. as fast as the vehicle does. If the Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why vehicle stops suddenly, you keep This vehicle may have the Safety should I have to wear safety going until something stops you. belts? Belt Assurance System, which may It could be the windshield, the prevent the vehicle from shifting out instrument panel, or the safety belts! A: Airbags are supplemental of P (Park). See Safety Belt systems only; so they work with Messages on page 5-32. When you wear a safety belt, you safety belts — not instead of and the vehicle slow down together. them. Whether or not an airbag There is more time to stop because is provided, all occupants still you stop over a longer distance and, have to buckle up to get the when worn properly, your strongest most protection. bones take the forces from the Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (10,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Also, in nearly all states and in . Wear the shoulder belt over the all Canadian provinces, the law shoulder and across the chest. requires wearing safety belts. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining How to Wear Safety Belts forces. The shoulder belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash. Properly This section is only for people of { Warning adult size. You can be seriously injured, There are special things to know or even killed, by not wearing about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller your safety belt properly. children and infants. If a child will be . Sit up straight and always keep . Never allow the lap or riding in the vehicle, see Older your feet on the floor in front shoulder belt to become Children on page 3-28 or Infants of you. loose or twisted. and Young Children on page 3-30. . Always use the correct buckle . Never wear the shoulder belt Follow those rules for everyone's for your seating position. under both arms or behind protection. . Wear the lap part of the belt low your back. It is very important for all occupants and snug on the hips, just . Never route the lap or to buckle up. Statistics show that touching the thighs. In a crash, shoulder belt over an unbelted people are hurt more often this applies force to the strong armrest. in crashes than those who are pelvic bones and you would be wearing safety belts. less likely to slide under the lap There are important things to know belt. If you slid under it, the belt about wearing a safety belt properly. would apply force on your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (11,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Lap-Shoulder Belt 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it All seating positions in the vehicle get twisted. have a lap-shoulder belt. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if The following instructions explain you pull the belt across you very how to wear a lap-shoulder belt quickly. If this happens, let the properly. belt go back slightly to unlock it. 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is Then pull the belt across you adjustable, so you can sit up more slowly. straight. To see how, see “Seats” If the shoulder portion of a in the Index. passenger belt is pulled out all the way, the child restraint locking feature may be engaged. 3. Push the latch plate into the If this happens, let the belt go buckle until it clicks. back all the way and start again. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt is not long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on page 3-14. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See “Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster” Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (12,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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later in this section for Adjust the guide so the shoulder instructions on use and portion of the belt is on the shoulder important safety information. and not falling off of it. The belt should be close to, but not contacting, the neck. Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash. See How to Wear Safety Belts Properly on page 3-10.
To unlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. The belt should return to its stowed position. Before a door is closed, be sure the 4. To make the lap part tight, pull safety belt is out of the way. If a up on the shoulder belt. door is slammed against a safety belt, damage can occur to both the safety belt and the vehicle. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster The vehicle has a shoulder belt Press the release button and move height adjuster for the driver and the height adjuster to the desired front outboard passenger seating position. The adjuster can be moved positions. up by pushing the slide/trim up. After the adjuster is set to the Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (13,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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desired position, try to move it down Rear Safety Belt Comfort without pushing the release button Guides to make sure it has locked into position. Rear safety belt comfort guides may provide added safety belt comfort Safety Belt Pretensioners for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for This vehicle has safety belt some adults. When installed on a pretensioners for front outboard shoulder belt, the comfort guide occupants. Although the safety belt positions the belt away from the pretensioners cannot be seen, they neck and head. are part of the safety belt assembly. They can help tighten the safety Comfort guides are available belts during the early stages of a through your dealer for the rear A pregnant woman should wear a moderate to severe frontal, near outboard seating positions. lap-shoulder belt, and the lap frontal, or rear crash if the threshold Instructions are included with the portion should be worn as low as conditions for pretensioner guide. possible, below the rounding, activation are met. Safety belt throughout the pregnancy. pretensioners can also help tighten Safety Belt Use During the safety belts in a side crash or a Pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is rollover event. to protect the mother. When a safety Safety belts work for everyone, belt is worn properly, it is more likely Pretensioners work only once. If the including pregnant women. Like all that the fetus will not be hurt in a pretensioners activate in a crash, occupants, they are more likely to crash. For pregnant women, as for the pretensioners and probably be seriously injured if they do not anyone, the key to making safety other parts of the vehicle's safety wear safety belts. belts effective is wearing them belt system will need to replaced. properly. See Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash on page 3-14. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (14,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Safety Belt Extender to have it repaired. Torn or frayed Replacing Safety Belt safety belts may not protect you in a If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten crash. They can rip apart under System Parts after a around you, you should use it. impact forces. If a belt is torn or Crash But if a safety belt is not long frayed, get a new one right away. enough, your dealer will order you Make sure the safety belt reminder { Warning an extender. When you go in to light is working. See Safety Belt order it, take the heaviest coat you Reminders on page 5-11. A crash can damage the safety will wear, so the extender will be belt system in the vehicle. long enough for you. To help avoid Keep safety belts clean and dry. A damaged safety belt system personal injury, do not let someone See Safety Belt Care on page 3-14. may not properly protect the else use it, and use it only for the person using it, resulting in seat it is made to fit. The extender Safety Belt Care serious injury or even death in a has been designed for adults. Never Keep belts clean and dry. crash. To help make sure the use it for securing child seats. To safety belt systems are working wear it, attach it to the regular safety { Warning properly after a crash, have them belt. See the instruction sheet that inspected and any necessary comes with the extender. Do not bleach or dye safety belts. replacements made as soon as It may severely weaken them. In possible. Safety System Check a crash, they might not be able to Now and then, check that the safety provide adequate protection. After a minor crash, replacement of belt reminder light, safety belts, Clean safety belts only with mild safety belts may not be necessary. buckles, latch plates, retractors, and soap and lukewarm water. But the safety belt assemblies that anchorages are all working properly. were used during any crash may Look for any other loose or have been stressed or damaged. damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job. See your dealer Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (15,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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See your dealer to have the safety Airbag System . A roof-rail airbag for the front belt assemblies inspected or outboard passenger and the replaced. The vehicle has the following passenger seated directly airbags: behind the front outboard New parts and repairs may be passenger. necessary even if the safety belt . A frontal airbag for the driver. All vehicle airbags have the word system was not being used at the . A frontal airbag for the front time of the crash. AIRBAG on the trim or on a label outboard passenger. near the deployment opening. Have the safety belt pretensioners . A knee airbag for the driver. checked if the vehicle has been in a For frontal airbags, the word crash, or if the airbag readiness light . A knee airbag for the front AIRBAG is on the center of the stays on after you start the vehicle outboard passenger. steering wheel for the driver and on the instrument panel for the front or while you are driving. See Airbag . A seat-mounted side impact outboard passenger. Readiness Light on page 5-12. airbag for the driver. For knee airbags, the word AIRBAG . A seat-mounted side impact is on the lower part of the airbag for the front outboard instrument panel. passenger. For seat-mounted side impact . Seat-mounted side impact airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the airbags for the second row side of the seatback closest to outboard passengers. the door. . A roof-rail airbag for the driver For roof-rail airbags, the word and the passenger seated AIRBAG is on the ceiling or trim. directly behind the driver. Airbags are designed to supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Even though today's airbags are also designed to help reduce Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (16,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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the risk of injury from the force of an inflating bag, all airbags must inflate Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) very quickly to do their job. vehicle should wear a safety belt Occupants should not lean on or Here are the most important things properly, whether or not there is sleep against the door or side to know about the airbag system: an airbag for that person. windows in seating positions with seat-mounted side impact airbags { Warning and/or roof-rail airbags. You can be severely injured or { Warning killed in a crash if you are not wearing your safety belt, even Because airbags inflate with great { Warning with airbags. Airbags are force and faster than the blink of designed to work with safety an eye, anyone who is up Children who are up against, belts, not replace them. Also, against, or very close to any or very close to, any airbag when airbags are not designed to inflate airbag when it inflates can be it inflates can be seriously injured in every crash. In some crashes seriously injured or killed. Do not or killed. Always secure children safety belts are the only restraint. sit unnecessarily close to any properly in the vehicle. To read See When Should an Airbag airbag, as you would be if sitting how, see Older Children on Inflate? on page 3-19. on the edge of the seat or leaning page 3-28 or Infants and Young forward. Safety belts help keep Children on page 3-30. Wearing your safety belt during a you in position before and during crash helps reduce the chance of a crash. Always wear a safety hitting things inside the vehicle or belt, even with airbags. The driver being ejected from it. Airbags are should sit as far back as possible “supplemental restraints” to the while still maintaining control of safety belts. Everyone in the the vehicle. (Continued) (Continued) Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (17,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Where Are the Airbags?
There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness The driver knee airbag is below the Light on page 5-12 for more steering column. The front outboard information. passenger knee airbag is below the The driver frontal airbag is in the glove box. center of the steering wheel. The front outboard passenger frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrument panel. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (18,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Warning (Continued)
or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering. Do not use seat accessories that Driver Side Shown, Passenger Rear Seat Driver Side Shown, block the inflation path of a Side Similar Passenger Side Similar seat-mounted side impact airbag. The seat-mounted side impact On vehicles with second row Never secure anything to the roof airbags for the driver and front seat-mounted side impact airbags, of a vehicle with roof-rail airbags outboard passenger are in the side they are in the sides of the rear by routing a rope or tie‐down of the seatbacks closest to the door. seatback closest to the door. through any door or window The roof-rail airbags for the driver, opening. If you do, the path of an front outboard passenger, and { Warning inflating roof-rail airbag will be second row outboard passengers blocked. are in the ceiling above the side If something is between an windows. occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury (Continued) Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (19,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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When Should an Airbag It depends on what is hit, the Seat-mounted side impact airbags direction of the impact, and how are designed to inflate in moderate Inflate? quickly the vehicle slows down. to severe side crashes depending This vehicle is equipped with Frontal airbags may inflate at on the location of the impact. airbags. See Airbag System on different crash speeds depending on Seat-mounted side impact airbags page 3-15. Airbags are designed to whether the vehicle hits an object are not designed to inflate in frontal inflate if the impact exceeds the straight on or at an angle, and impacts, near frontal impacts, specific airbag system's deployment whether the object is fixed or rollovers, or rear impacts. threshold. Deployment thresholds moving, rigid or deformable, narrow A seat-mounted side impact airbag are used to predict how severe a or wide. is designed to inflate on the side of crash is likely to be in time for the the vehicle that is struck. airbags to inflate and help restrain Frontal airbags are not intended to inflate during vehicle rollovers, in Roof-rail airbags are designed to the occupants. The vehicle has inflate in moderate to severe side electronic sensors that help the rear impacts, or in many side impacts. crashes depending on the location airbag system determine the of the impact. In addition, these severity of the impact. Deployment In addition, the vehicle has roof-rail airbags are designed to thresholds can vary with specific advanced technology frontal inflate during a rollover or in a vehicle design. airbags. Advanced technology severe frontal impact. Roof-rail Frontal airbags are designed to frontal airbags adjust the restraint airbags are not designed to inflate in inflate in moderate to severe frontal according to either crash severity or rear impacts. Both roof-rail airbags or near frontal crashes to help occupant interaction. will inflate when either side of the reduce the potential for severe Knee airbags are designed to inflate vehicle is struck, if the sensing injuries, mainly to the driver's or in moderate to severe frontal or system predicts that the vehicle is front outboard passenger's head near frontal impacts. Knee airbags about to roll over on its side, or in a and chest. are not designed to inflate during severe frontal impact. Whether the frontal airbags will or vehicle rollovers, in rear impacts, should inflate is not based primarily or in many side impacts. on how fast the vehicle is traveling. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (20,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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In any particular crash, no one can moderate to severe side collisions, What Will You See after say whether an airbag should have even belted occupants can contact inflated simply because of the the inside of the vehicle. an Airbag Inflates? vehicle damage or repair costs. Airbags supplement the protection After the frontal airbags and provided by safety belts by seat-mounted side impact airbags What Makes an Airbag distributing the force of the impact inflate, they quickly deflate, so Inflate? more evenly over the quickly that some people may not occupant's body. even realize an airbag inflated. In a deployment event, the sensing Roof-rail airbags may still be at least system sends an electrical signal Rollover capable roof-rail airbags partially inflated for some time after triggering a release of gas from the are designed to help contain the they inflate. Some components of inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the head and chest of occupants in the the airbag module may be hot for airbag causing the bag to break out outboard seating positions in the several minutes. For location of the of the cover. The inflator, the airbag, first and second rows. The rollover airbags, see Where Are the and related hardware are all part of capable roof-rail airbags are Airbags? on page 3-17. the airbag module. designed to help reduce the risk of full or partial ejection in rollover The parts of the airbag that come For airbag locations, see Where Are events, although no system can into contact with you may be warm, the Airbags? on page 3-17. prevent all such ejections. but not too hot to touch. There may be some smoke and dust coming How Does an Airbag But airbags would not help in many from the vents in the deflated Restrain? types of collisions, primarily airbags. Airbag inflation does not because the occupant's motion is prevent the driver from seeing out of In moderate to severe frontal or not toward those airbags. See When the windshield or being able to steer near frontal collisions, even belted Should an Airbag Inflate? on the vehicle, nor does it prevent occupants can contact the steering page 3-19. people from leaving the vehicle. wheel or the instrument panel. In Airbags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (21,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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threshold. You can lock the doors, Additional windshield breakage may { Warning and turn off the interior lamps, and also occur from the front outboard turn off the hazard warning flashers passenger airbag. When an airbag inflates, there by using the controls for those . Airbags are designed to inflate may be dust in the air. This dust features. could cause breathing problems only once. After an airbag inflates, you will need some new for people with a history of { Warning asthma or other breathing trouble. parts for the airbag system. To avoid this, everyone in the If you do not get them, the A crash severe enough to inflate airbag system will not be there vehicle should get out as soon as the airbags may have also to help protect you in another it is safe to do so. If you have damaged important functions in crash. A new system will include breathing problems but cannot the vehicle, such as the fuel airbag modules and possibly get out of the vehicle after an system, brake and steering other parts. The service manual airbag inflates, then get fresh air systems, etc. Even if the vehicle for the vehicle covers the need by opening a window or a door. appears to be drivable after a to replace other parts. If you experience breathing moderate crash, there may be . The vehicle has a crash sensing problems following an airbag concealed damage that could deployment, you should seek and diagnostic module which make it difficult to safely operate records information after a medical attention. the vehicle. crash. See Vehicle Data Use caution if you should attempt Recording and Privacy on The vehicle has a feature that may to restart the engine after a crash page 13-14 and Event Data automatically unlock the doors, turn has occurred. Recorders on page 13-14. on the interior lamps and hazard warning flashers, and shut off the fuel system after the airbags inflate. In many crashes severe enough to The feature may also activate, inflate the airbag, windshields are without airbag inflation, after an broken by vehicle deformation. event that exceeds a predetermined Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (22,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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. Let only qualified technicians airbag under certain conditions. No work on the airbag systems. other airbag is affected by the Improper service can mean that passenger sensing system. an airbag system will not work properly. See your dealer for The passenger sensing system service. works with sensors that are part of the front outboard passenger seat. Passenger Sensing United States The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated System occupant and determine if the front The vehicle has a passenger outboard passenger frontal airbag sensing system for the front and knee airbag should be allowed outboard passenger position. The to inflate or not. passenger airbag status indicator According to accident statistics, will light on the instrument panel Canada children are safer when properly when the vehicle is started. secured in a rear seat in the correct The words ON and OFF, or the child restraint for their weight symbol for on and off, will be visible and size. during the system check. When the system check is complete, either the Whenever possible, children aged word ON or OFF, or the symbol for 12 and under should be secured in on or off, will be visible. See a rear seating position. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator Never put a rear-facing child seat in on page 5-13. the front. This is because the risk to The passenger sensing system the rear-facing child is so great, turns off the front outboard if the airbag inflates. passenger frontal airbag and knee Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (23,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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. There is a critical problem with { Warning Warning (Continued) the airbag system or the passenger sensing system. A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints When the passenger sensing restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the system has turned off the front or killed if the front outboard airbag(s) are off. If you secure a outboard passenger frontal airbag passenger frontal airbag inflates. forward-facing child restraint in and knee airbag, the off indicator This is because the back of the the front outboard passenger will light and stay lit as a reminder rear-facing child restraint would seat, always move the seat as far that the airbag(s) are off. See be very close to the inflating back as it will go. It is better to Passenger Airbag Status Indicator airbag. A child in a forward-facing secure the child restraint in a on page 5-13. child restraint can be seriously rear seat. injured or killed if the front The passenger sensing system is designed to turn on the front outboard passenger frontal airbag The passenger sensing system is outboard passenger frontal airbag inflates and the passenger seat is designed to turn off the front and knee airbag anytime the system in a forward position. outboard passenger frontal airbag senses that a person of adult size is Even if the passenger sensing and knee airbag if: sitting properly in the front outboard system has turned off the front . The front outboard passenger passenger seat. When the outboard passenger airbag(s), no seat is unoccupied. passenger sensing system has system is fail-safe. No one can allowed the airbag(s) to be enabled, . The system determines that an guarantee that an airbag will not the on indicator will light and stay lit infant is present in a child as a reminder that the airbag(s) are inflate under some unusual restraint. circumstance, even though the active. airbag(s) are off. . A front outboard passenger For some children, including takes his/her weight off of the (Continued) children in child restraints, and for seat for a period of time. very small adults, the passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the front outboard passenger Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (24,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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frontal airbag and knee airbag, If the On Indicator Is Lit for a 5. If, after reinstalling the child depending upon the person's Child Restraint restraint and restarting the seating posture and body build. vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, Everyone in the vehicle who has The passenger sensing system is turn the vehicle off. Then slightly outgrown child restraints should designed to turn off the front recline the vehicle seatback and outboard passenger frontal airbag wear a safety belt properly — adjust the seat cushion, whether or not there is an airbag for and knee airbag if the system if adjustable, to make sure that that person. determines that an infant is present the vehicle seatback is not in a child restraint. If a child restraint pushing the child restraint into has been installed and the on { Warning the seat cushion. Also make indicator is lit: sure the child restraint is not If the airbag readiness light ever 1. Turn the vehicle off. trapped under the vehicle head restraint. If this happens, adjust comes on and stays on, it means 2. Remove the child restraint from the head restraint. See Head that something may be wrong the vehicle. with the airbag system. To help Restraints on page 3-2. 3. Remove any additional items avoid injury to yourself or others, 6. Restart the vehicle. have the vehicle serviced right from the seat such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat The passenger sensing system may away. See Airbag Readiness heaters, or seat massagers. or may not turn off the airbag(s) for Light on page 5-12 for more a child in a child restraint depending 4. Reinstall the child restraint information, including important upon the child's size. It is better to following the directions provided safety information. secure the child restraint in a by the child restraint rear seat. manufacturer and refer to Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat) on page 3-43 or Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat) on page 3-46. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (25,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material Adult-Sized Occupant from the seat, such as blankets, Warning (Continued) cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, seat massagers, a serious injury or even death. An laptop, or other electronic adult-sized occupant should not devices. ride in the front outboard passenger seat, if the passenger 3. Place the seatback in the fully airbag off indicator is lit. upright position. 4. Have the person sit upright in Additional Factors Affecting the seat, centered on the seat cushion, with legs comfortably System Operation extended. Safety belts help keep the 5. Restart the vehicle and have the passenger in position on the seat person remain in this position for during vehicle maneuvers and one minute after the on indicator braking, which helps the passenger If a person of adult size is sitting in is lit. sensing system maintain the the front outboard passenger seat, passenger airbag status. See but the off indicator is lit, it could be “Safety Belts” and “Child Restraints” because that person is not sitting { Warning in the Index for additional properly in the seat. Use the If the front outboard passenger information about the importance of following steps to allow the system proper restraint use. to detect that person and enable the airbag is turned off for an A thick layer of additional material, front outboard passenger frontal adult-sized occupant, the airbag such as a blanket or cushion, airbag and knee airbag: will not be able to inflate and help protect that person in a crash, or aftermarket equipment such as 1. Turn the vehicle off. resulting in an increased risk of seat covers, seat heaters, and seat massagers can affect how well the (Continued) passenger sensing system Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (26,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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operates. We recommend that you the seat. If the passenger airbag Servicing the not use seat covers or other is turned on, the on indicator will aftermarket equipment except when be lit. Airbag-Equipped Vehicle approved by GM for your specific If the passenger seat gets wet, dry Airbags affect how the vehicle vehicle. See Adding Equipment to the seat immediately. If the airbag should be serviced. There are parts the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on readiness light is lit, do not install a of the airbag system in several page 3-27 for more information child restraint or allow anyone to places around the vehicle. Your about modifications that can affect occupy the seat. See Airbag dealer and the service manual have how the system operates. Readiness Light on page 5-12 for information about servicing the A wet seat can affect the important safety information. vehicle and the airbag system. To purchase a service manual, see performance of the passenger The on indicator may be lit if an sensing system. Here is how: Service Publications Ordering object, such as a briefcase, Information on page 13-11. . The passenger sensing system handbag, grocery bag, laptop, may turn off the passenger or other electronic device, is put on { Warning airbag when liquid is soaked into an unoccupied seat. If this is not the seat. If this happens, the off desired, remove the object from For up to 10 seconds after the indicator will be lit, and the the seat. vehicle is turned off and the airbag readiness light on the battery is disconnected, an airbag instrument panel will also be lit. { Warning can still inflate during improper . Liquid pooled on the seat that service. You can be injured if you has not soaked in may make it Stowing of articles under the are close to an airbag when it more likely that the passenger passenger seat or between the inflates. Avoid yellow connectors. sensing system will turn on the passenger seat cushion and They are probably part of the passenger airbag while a child seatback may interfere with the airbag system. Be sure to follow restraint or child occupant is on proper operation of the passenger sensing system. (Continued) Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (27,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Your dealer and the service manual turning off the passenger airbag(s). Warning (Continued) have information about the location See Passenger Sensing System on of the airbag sensors, sensing and page 3-22. proper service procedures, and diagnostic module, and airbag If the vehicle has rollover roof-rail make sure the person performing wiring. work for you is qualified to do so. airbags, see Different Size Tires In addition, the vehicle has a and Wheels on page 10-60 for passenger sensing system for the additional important information. Adding Equipment to the front outboard passenger position, If you have to modify your vehicle Airbag-Equipped Vehicle which includes sensors that are part because you have a disability and of the passenger seat. The you have questions about whether Adding accessories that change the passenger sensing system may not vehicle's frame, bumper system, the modifications will affect the operate properly if the original seat vehicle's airbag system, or if you height, front end, or side sheet trim is replaced with non-GM metal, may keep the airbag system have questions about whether the covers, upholstery, or trim; or with airbag system will be affected if the from working properly. The GM covers, upholstery, or trim operation of the airbag system can vehicle is modified for any other designed for a different vehicle. Any reason, call Customer Assistance. also be affected by changing or object, such as an aftermarket seat moving any parts of the front seats, See Customer Assistance Offices heater or a comfort-enhancing pad on page 13-3. safety belts, the airbag sensing and or device, installed under or on top diagnostic module, steering wheel, of the seat fabric, could also instrument panel, any of the airbag interfere with the operation of the Airbag System Check modules, ceiling or pillar garnish passenger sensing system. This The airbag system does not need trim, front sensors, side impact could either prevent proper regularly scheduled maintenance or sensors, or airbag wiring. deployment of the passenger replacement. Make sure the airbag airbag(s) or prevent the passenger readiness light is working. See sensing system from properly Airbag Readiness Light on page 5-12. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (28,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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{ Caution Warning (Continued) Child Restraints If an airbag covering is damaged, protect you and your Older Children opened, or broken, the airbag passenger(s) in a crash, resulting may not work properly. Do not in serious injury or even death. To open or break the airbag help make sure the airbag coverings. If there are any systems are working properly opened or broken airbag after a crash, have them coverings, have the airbag inspected and any necessary covering and/or airbag module replacements made as soon as replaced. For the location of the possible. airbags, see Where Are the Airbags? on page 3-17. See your If an airbag inflates, you will need to dealer for service. replace airbag system parts. See your dealer for service.
Replacing Airbag System If the airbag readiness light stays on Older children who have outgrown Parts after a Crash after the vehicle is started or comes booster seats should wear the on when you are driving, the airbag vehicle safety belts. system may not work properly. Have { Warning the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness Light on A crash can damage the airbag page 5-12. systems in the vehicle. A damaged airbag system may not work properly and may not (Continued) Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (29,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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The manufacturer instructions that . Can proper safety belt fit be In a crash, children who are not come with the booster seat state the maintained for the length of the buckled up can strike other people weight and height limitations for that trip? If yes, continue. If no, who are buckled up, or can be booster. Use a booster seat with a return to the booster seat. thrown out of the vehicle. Older lap-shoulder belt until the child Q: What is the proper way to children need to use safety belts passes the fit test below: wear safety belts? properly. . Sit all the way back on the seat. A: An older child should wear a Do the knees bend at the seat lap-shoulder belt and get the { Warning edge? If yes, continue. If no, additional restraint a shoulder Never allow more than one child return to the booster seat. belt can provide. The shoulder to wear the same safety belt. The . Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. belt should not cross the face or neck. The lap belt should fit safety belt cannot properly spread Does the shoulder belt rest on the impact forces. In a crash, they the shoulder? If yes, continue. snugly below the hips, just can be crushed together and If no, try using the rear safety touching the top of the thighs. seriously injured. A safety belt belt comfort guide, if available. This applies belt force to the must be used by only one person See “Rear Safety Belt Comfort child's pelvic bones in a crash. at a time. Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt It should never be worn over the on page 3-11. If a comfort guide abdomen, which could cause is not available, or if the severe or even fatal internal shoulder belt still does not rest injuries in a crash. on the shoulder, then return to Also see “Rear Safety Belt Comfort the booster seat. Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt on . Does the lap belt fit low and page 3-11. snug on the hips, touching the According to accident statistics, thighs? If yes, continue. If no, children are safer when properly return to the booster seat. restrained in a rear seating position. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (30,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Infants and Young Warning (Continued) Children belt. The belt force would then be Everyone in a vehicle needs applied right on the abdomen. protection! This includes infants and That could cause serious or fatal all other children. Neither the injuries. The shoulder belt should distance traveled nor the age and go over the shoulder and across size of the traveler changes the the chest. need, for everyone, to use safety restraints. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be { Warning restrained while in a vehicle.
Never allow a child to wear the { Warning safety belt with the shoulder belt behind their back. A child can be Children can be seriously injured seriously injured by not wearing or strangled if a shoulder belt is the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a wrapped around their neck. The crash, the child would not be shoulder belt can tighten but restrained by the shoulder belt. cannot be loosened if it is locked. The child could move too far The shoulder belt locks when it is forward increasing the chance of pulled all the way out of the head and neck injury. The child retractor. It unlocks when the might also slide under the lap shoulder belt is allowed to go all (Continued) (Continued) Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (31,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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the way back into the retractor, Never hold an infant or a child but it cannot do this if it is while riding in a vehicle. Due to wrapped around a child’s neck. crash forces, an infant or a child If the shoulder belt is locked and will become so heavy it is not tightened around a child’s neck, possible to hold it during a crash. the only way to loosen the belt is For example, in a crash at only to cut it. 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) Never leave children unattended infant will suddenly become a in a vehicle and never allow 110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's children to play with the safety arms. An infant should be belts. secured in an appropriate { Warning restraint. Children who are up against, Every time infants and young or very close to, any airbag when children ride in vehicles, they should it inflates can be seriously injured have the protection provided by or killed. Never put a rear-facing appropriate child restraints. Neither child restraint in the front the vehicle's safety belt system nor outboard seat. Secure a its airbag system is designed rear-facing child restraint in a rear for them. seat. It is also better to secure a Children who are not restrained forward-facing child restraint in a properly can strike other people, rear seat. If you must secure a or can be thrown out of the vehicle. forward-facing child restraint in (Continued) Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (32,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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weight, height, and age but also Warning (Continued) whether or not the restraint will { Warning be compatible with the motor the front outboard seat, always vehicle in which it will be used. To reduce the risk of neck and move the front passenger seat as head injury during a crash, infants far back as it will go. For most basic types of child need complete support. In a restraints, there are many crash, if an infant is in a different models available. When rear-facing child restraint, the purchasing a child restraint, be sure it is designed to be used in crash forces can be distributed a motor vehicle. If it is, the across the strongest part of an restraint will have a label saying infant's body, the back and that it meets federal motor shoulders. Infants should always vehicle safety standards. be secured in rear-facing child restraints. The restraint manufacturer instructions that come with the restraint state the weight and height limitations for a particular { Warning child restraint. In addition, there are many kinds of restraints A young child's hip bones are still available for children with Q: What are the different types of so small that the vehicle's regular special needs. add-on child restraints? safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. A: Add-on child restraints, which Instead, it may settle up around are purchased by the vehicle the child's abdomen. In a crash, owner, are available in four basic the belt would apply force on a types. Selection of a particular body area that is unprotected by restraint should take into consideration not only the child's (Continued) Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (33,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Child Restraint Systems Warning (Continued)
any bony structure. This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash, young children should always be secured in appropriate child restraints.
Forward-Facing Child Seat Rear-Facing Infant Seat A forward-facing child seat provides restraint for the child's body with the A rear-facing infant seat provides harness. restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (34,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Securing an Add-On Child Children can be endangered in a Restraint in the Vehicle crash if the child restraint is not properly secured in the vehicle. { Warning When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions A child can be seriously injured or that come with the restraint which killed in a crash if the child may be on the restraint itself or in a restraint is not properly secured in booklet, or both, and to this manual. the vehicle. Secure the child The child restraint instructions are restraint properly in the vehicle important, so if they are not using the vehicle safety belt or available, obtain a replacement LATCH system, following the copy from the manufacturer. Booster Seats instructions that came with that Keep in mind that an unsecured A booster seat is a child restraint child restraint and the instructions child restraint can move around in a designed to improve the fit of the in this manual. collision or sudden stop and injure vehicle's safety belt system. people in the vehicle. Be sure to A booster seat can also help a child To help reduce the chance of injury, properly secure any child restraint in to see out the window. the child restraint must be secured the vehicle — even when no child is in the vehicle. Child restraint in it. systems must be secured in vehicle In some areas of the United States seats by lap belts or the lap belt and Canada, Certified Child portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by Passenger Safety Technicians the LATCH system. See Lower (CPSTs) are available to inspect Anchors and Tethers for Children and demonstrate how to correctly (LATCH System) on page 3-36. use and install child restraints. In the U.S., refer to the National Highway Traffic Safety Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (35,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Administration (NHTSA) website to Whenever possible, children aged locate the nearest child safety seat 12 and under should be secured in Warning (Continued) inspection station. For CPST a rear seating position. availability in Canada, check with system is fail-safe. No one can Never put a rear-facing child seat in guarantee that an airbag will not Transport Canada or the Provincial the front. This is because the risk to Ministry of Transportation office. deploy under some unusual the rear-facing child is so great if the circumstance, even though it is Securing the Child Within the airbag deploys. turned off. Child Restraint { Warning Secure rear-facing child restraints in a rear seat, even if the airbag { Warning A child in a rear-facing child is off. If you secure a A child can be seriously injured or restraint can be seriously injured forward-facing child restraint in killed in a crash if the child is not or killed if the front passenger the front seat, always move the properly secured in the child airbag inflates. This is because front passenger seat as far back restraint. Secure the child the back of the rear-facing child as it will go. It is better to secure properly following the instructions restraint would be very close to the child restraint in a rear seat. that came with that child restraint. the inflating airbag. A child in a See Passenger Sensing System forward-facing child restraint can on page 3-22 for additional be seriously injured or killed if the information. Where to Put the front passenger airbag inflates Restraint and the passenger seat is in a forward position. When securing a child restraint in a According to accident statistics, rear seating position, study the children and infants are safer when Even if the passenger sensing instructions that came with the child properly restrained in a child system has turned off the front restraint to make sure it is restraint system or infant restraint passenger frontal airbag, no compatible with this vehicle. system secured in a rear seating (Continued) position. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (36,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Child restraints and booster seats Lower Anchors and recommends that the booster seat vary considerably in size, and some be secured with the LATCH system, may fit in certain seating positions Tethers for Children this can be done as long as the better than others. (LATCH System) booster seat can be positioned Depending on where you place the The LATCH system secures a child properly and there is no interference child restraint and the size of the restraint during driving or in a crash. with the proper positioning of the child restraint, you may not be able LATCH attachments on the child lap-shoulder belt on the child. to access adjacent safety belt restraint are used to attach the child Make sure to follow the instructions assemblies or LATCH anchors for restraint to the anchors in the that came with the child restraint, additional passengers or child vehicle. The LATCH system is and also the instructions in this restraints. Adjacent seating designed to make installation of a manual. child restraint easier. positions should not be used if the When installing a child restraint with child restraint prevents access to or In order to use the LATCH system in a top tether, you must also use interferes with the routing of the your vehicle, you need a child either the lower anchors or the safety belt. restraint that has LATCH safety belts to properly secure the Wherever a child restraint is attachments. LATCH-compatible child restraint. A child restraint must installed, be sure to secure the child rear-facing and forward-facing child never be installed using only the top restraint properly. seats can be properly installed tether and anchor. using either the LATCH anchors or Keep in mind that an unsecured The LATCH anchorage system can the vehicle s safety belts. Do not child restraint can move around in a ’ be used until the combined weight use both the safety belts and the collision or sudden stop and injure of the child plus the child restraint is LATCH anchorage system to secure people in the vehicle. Be sure to 29.5 kg (65 lbs). Use the safety belt a rear-facing or forward-facing properly secure any child restraint in alone instead of the LATCH child seat. the vehicle — even when no child is anchorage system once the in it. Booster seats use the vehicle’s combined weight is more than safety belts to secure the child in 29.5 kg (65 lbs). the booster seat. If the manufacturer Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (37,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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The following explains how to attach Top Tether Anchor The child restraint may have a a child restraint with these single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). attachments in the vehicle. Either will have a single Not all vehicle seating positions or attachment (2) to secure the top child restraints have lower anchors tether to the anchor. and attachments or top tether Some child restraints that have a anchors and attachments. top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being Lower Anchors attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that forward-facing child restraints have a top tether, and that the tether be attached. Be sure to read and follow A top tether (3, 4) anchors the top of the instructions for the child the child restraint to the vehicle. restraint. A top tether anchor is built into the vehicle. The top tether attachment (2) on the child restraint connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of Lower anchors (1) are metal bars the child restraint during driving or in built into the vehicle. There are two a crash. lower anchors for each LATCH seating position that will accommodate a child restraint with lower attachments (2). Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (38,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Lower Anchor and Top Tether To assist in locating the lower The top tether anchors are under Anchor Locations anchors, each rear anchor position the covers, behind the rear seat, on has a label, near the crease the filler panel. Be sure to use an between the seatback and the seat anchor on the same side of the cushion. vehicle as the seating position where the child restraint will be placed. Do not secure a child restraint in a position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the To assist in locating the top tether child restraint say that the top tether anchors, the top tether anchor must be attached. symbol is on the cover. Rear Seat According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when I (Top Tether Anchor): Seating properly restrained in a child positions with top tether anchors. restraint system or infant restraint H (Lower Anchor): Seating system secured in a rear seating positions with two lower anchors. position. See Where to Put the Restraint on page 3-35 for additional information. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (39,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH { Warning Warning (Continued) System To reduce the risk of serious or the way back into the retractor, fatal injuries during a crash, do but it cannot do this if it is { Warning not attach more than one child wrapped around a child’s neck. restraint to a single anchor. If the shoulder belt is locked and If a LATCH-type child restraint is Attaching more than one child tightened around a child’s neck, not attached to anchors or with restraint to a single anchor could the only way to loosen the belt is the safety belt, the child restraint cause the anchor or attachment to cut it. will not be able to protect the child to come loose or even break correctly. In a crash, the child Buckle any unused safety belts during a crash. A child or others behind the child restraint so could be seriously injured or could be injured. killed. Install a LATCH-type child children cannot reach them. Pull restraint properly using the the shoulder belt all the way out anchors, or use the vehicle safety of the retractor to set the lock, belts to secure the restraint, { Warning and tighten the belt behind the following the instructions that child restraint after the child came with the child restraint and Children can be seriously injured restraint has been installed. the instructions in this manual. or strangled if a shoulder belt is wrapped around their neck. The shoulder belt can tighten but cannot be loosened if it is locked. { Caution The shoulder belt locks when it is Do not let the LATCH pulled all the way out of the attachments rub against the retractor. It unlocks when the vehicle’s safety belts. This may shoulder belt is allowed to go all (Continued) (Continued) Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (40,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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1. Attach and tighten the lower 1.3. Attach and tighten the lower Caution (Continued) attachments to the lower attachments on the child anchors. If the child restraint restraint to the lower damage these parts. If necessary, does not have lower anchors. move buckled safety belts to attachments or the desired 2. If the child restraint manufacturer avoid rubbing the LATCH seating position does not have attachments. recommends that the top tether lower anchors, secure the child be attached, attach and tighten Do not fold the empty rear seat restraint with the top tether and the top tether to the top tether with a safety belt buckled. This the safety belts. Refer to the anchor. Refer to the child could damage the safety belt or child restraint manufacturer restraint instructions and the the seat. Unbuckle and return the instructions and the instructions following steps: in this manual. safety belt to its stowed position, 2.1. Find the top tether anchor. before folding the seat. 1.1. Find the lower anchors for the desired rear outboard Open the cover to expose seating position. the anchor. If you need to secure more than one child restraint in the rear seat, see 1.2. Put the child restraint on Where to Put the Restraint on the seat. page 3-35 for additional information. For outboard rear seating This system is designed to make positions, if the head installation of child restraints easier. restraint interferes with the When using lower anchors, do not proper installation of the use the vehicle's safety belts. child restraint, the head Instead use the vehicle's anchors restraint may be removed. and child restraint attachments to See “Head Restraint secure the restraints. Some Removal and restraints also use another vehicle Reinstallation” at the end of anchor to secure a top tether. this section. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (41,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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2.2. Route, attach, and tighten If you are using a single If you are using a dual the top tether according to tether in a rear outboard tether in a rear outboard the child restraint seating position with an seating position with an instructions and the adjustable head restraint, adjustable head restraint, following instructions: raise the head restraint and raise the head restraint and route the tether under the route the tether under the head restraint and in head restraint and around between the head restraint the head restraint posts. posts. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (42,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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If you are using a single LATCH path and attempt to tether in the center seating move it side to side and back position, or the rear and forth. There should be no outboard head restraint has more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of been removed, route the movement, for proper single tether over the installation. seatback. Head Restraint Removal and Reinstallation The rear outboard head restraints can be removed if they interfere with the proper installation of the child restraint. 2. Press both buttons on the head To remove the head restraint: restraint posts at the same time, and pull up on the head 1. Partially fold the seatback restraint. forward. See Rear Seats on If you are using a dual page 3-6 for additional 3. Store the head restraint in the tether in the center seating information. trunk of the vehicle. position, or the rear 4. When the child restraint is outboard head restraint has removed, reinstall the head been removed, route the restraint before the seating dual tether over the position is used. seatback. 3. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (43,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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1. Insert the head restraint posts { Warning into the holes in the top of the Warning (Continued) seatback. The notches on the With head restraints that are not posts must face the driver side death in a crash. To help make installed and adjusted properly, of the vehicle. sure the LATCH system is there is a greater chance that working properly after a crash, occupants will suffer a neck/ 2. Push the head restraint down. see your dealer to have the spinal injury in a crash. Do not If necessary, press the height system inspected and any drive until the head restraints for adjustment release button to necessary replacements made as all occupants are installed and further lower the head restraint. soon as possible. adjusted properly. See Head Restraints on page 3-2. If the vehicle has the LATCH system To reinstall the head restraint: 3. Try to move the head restraint to and it was being used during a make sure that it is locked in crash, new LATCH system parts place. may be needed. New parts and repairs may be Replacing LATCH System necessary even if the LATCH Parts After a Crash system was not being used at the time of the crash. { Warning Securing Child Restraints A crash can damage the LATCH (Rear Seat) system in the vehicle. A damaged LATCH system may not properly When securing a child restraint in a secure the child restraint, rear seating position, study the resulting in serious injury or even instructions that came with the child restraint to make sure it is (Continued) compatible with this vehicle. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (44,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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If the child restraint has the LATCH this position. Be sure to follow the system, see Lower Anchors and instructions that came with the child Tethers for Children (LATCH restraint. Secure the child in the System) on page 3-36 for how and child restraint when and as the where to install the child restraint instructions say. using LATCH. If a child restraint is If more than one child restraint secured in the vehicle using a needs to be installed in the rear safety belt and it uses a top tether, seat, be sure to read Where to Put see Lower Anchors and Tethers for the Restraint on page 3-35. Children (LATCH System) on page 3-36 for top tether anchor 1. Put the child restraint on locations. the seat. Do not secure a child seat in a If the head restraint interferes 3. Push the latch plate into the position without a top tether anchor with the proper installation of the buckle until it clicks. If the latch if a national or local law requires child restraint, the head restraint plate will not go fully into the that the top tether be anchored, or if may be removed. See “Head buckle, check if the correct the instructions that come with the Restraint Removal and buckle is being used. child restraint say that the top strap Reinstallation” under Lower must be anchored. Anchors and Tethers for Position the release button on Children (LATCH System) on the buckle so that the safety belt In Canada, the law requires that page 3-36. could be quickly unbuckled if forward-facing child restraints have necessary. a top tether, and that the tether be 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run attached. the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through If the child restraint or vehicle seat or around the restraint. The child position does not have the LATCH restraint instructions will show system, you will be using the safety you how. belt to secure the child restraint in Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (45,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top tether. See Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-36. 7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way 5. To tighten the belt, push down move it side to side and back out of the retractor to set the on the child restraint, pull the and forth. When the child lock. When the retractor lock is shoulder portion of the belt to restraint is properly installed, set, the belt can be tightened but tighten the lap portion of the belt, there should be no more than not pulled out of the retractor. and feed the shoulder belt back 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement. into the retractor. When installing To remove the child restraint, a forward-facing child restraint, it unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and may be helpful to use your knee let it return to the stowed position. to push down on the child If the top tether is attached to a top restraint as you tighten the belt. tether anchor, disconnect it. If the Try to pull the belt out of the head restraint was removed, retractor to make sure the reinstall it before the seating retractor is locked. If the position is used. See “Head retractor is not locked, repeat Restraint Removal and Steps 4 and 5. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (46,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Reinstallation” under Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH { Warning Warning (Continued) System) on page 3-36. A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints Securing Child Restraints restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the airbag or killed if the front outboard is off. If you secure a (Front Passenger Seat) passenger frontal airbag inflates. forward-facing child restraint in This vehicle has airbags. A rear This is because the back of the the front seat, always move the seat is a safer place to secure a rear-facing child restraint would front passenger seat as far back forward-facing child restraint. See be very close to the inflating as it will go. It is better to secure Where to Put the Restraint on airbag. A child in a forward-facing the child restraint in a rear seat. page 3-35. child restraint can be seriously See Passenger Sensing System In addition, the vehicle has a injured or killed if the front on page 3-22 for additional passenger sensing system which is outboard passenger frontal airbag information. designed to turn off the front inflates and the passenger seat is outboard passenger frontal airbag in a forward position. and passenger knee airbag under If the child restraint uses a top Even if the passenger sensing tether, see Lower Anchors and certain conditions. See Passenger system has turned off the front Sensing System on page 3-22 and Tethers for Children (LATCH outboard passenger frontal System) on page 3-36 for top tether Passenger Airbag Status Indicator airbag, no system is fail-safe. No on page 5-13 for more information, anchor locations. one can guarantee that an airbag including important safety Do not secure a child seat in a will not deploy under some information. position without a top tether anchor unusual circumstance, even if a national or local law requires Never put a rear-facing child seat in though it is turned off. the front. This is because the risk to that the top tether be anchored, or if (Continued) the rear-facing child is so great, the instructions that come with the if the airbag deploys. child restraint say that the top strap must be anchored. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (47,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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In Canada, the law requires that 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run forward-facing child restraints have the lap and shoulder portions of a top tether, and that the tether be the vehicle's safety belt through attached. or around the restraint. The child When using the lap-shoulder belt to restraint instructions will show secure the child restraint in this you how. position, follow the instructions that came with the child restraint and the following instructions: 1. Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint. 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way When the passenger sensing out of the retractor to set the system has turned off the front lock. When the retractor lock is outboard passenger frontal set, the belt can be tightened but airbag and passenger knee not pulled out of the retractor. airbag, the off indicator on the passenger airbag status indicator should light and stay lit 4. Push the latch plate into the when you start the vehicle. See buckle until it clicks. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5-13. Position the release button on the buckle, so that the safety 2. Put the child restraint on belt could be quickly unbuckled the seat. if necessary. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (48,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side-to-side and back-and-forth. When the child restraint is properly installed, there should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement. If the airbags are off, the off indicator in the passenger airbag 6. To tighten the belt, push down status indicator will come on and on the child restraint, pull the stay on when the vehicle is started. shoulder portion of the belt to If a child restraint has been installed tighten the lap portion of the belt, and the on indicator is lit, see “If the and feed the shoulder belt back On Indicator Is Lit for a Child into the retractor. When installing Restraint” under Passenger Sensing a forward-facing child restraint, it System on page 3-22 for more may be helpful to use your knee information. to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and Try to pull the belt out of the let it return to the stowed position. retractor to make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 5 and 6. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
Storage 4-1
Storage Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Storage Compartments ...... 4-1 { Warning Glove Box ...... 4-1 Cupholders ...... 4-1 Do not store heavy or sharp Center Console Storage ...... 4-1 objects in storage compartments. In a crash, these objects may cause the cover to open and could result in injury.
Cupholders may be located in the Glove Box second row seat armrest. To Open the glove box by lifting up on access, pull the armrest down. the lever. Center Console Storage Cupholders The center console storage has a Cupholders are in the center storage area under the armrest. Pull console. up on the latch on the front of the armrest to access. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Pull up on the latch and slide the center console armrest to adjust the position. Return the armrest to the rear position to access the storage area. There may be an auxiliary jack outlet and a USB port located in the center console. See Auxiliary Devices on page 7-15. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - crc - 12/2/14
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Airbag Readiness Light ...... 5-12 Lamps On Reminder ...... 5-22 Instruments and Passenger Airbag Status Cruise Control Light ...... 5-22 Controls Indicator ...... 5-13 Door Ajar Light ...... 5-22 Charging System Light ...... 5-13 Malfunction Information Displays Indicator Lamp ...... 5-14 Driver Information Controls Center (DIC) ...... 5-23 Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Brake System Warning Steering Wheel Controls ...... 5-2 Light ...... 5-16 Vehicle Messages Horn ...... 5-3 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Vehicle Messages ...... 5-27 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-3 Warning Light ...... 5-17 Battery Voltage and Charging Compass ...... 5-4 Up-Shift Light ...... 5-17 Messages ...... 5-27 Clock ...... 5-4 Power Steering Warning Brake System Messages . . . . 5-27 Power Outlets ...... 5-6 Light ...... 5-18 Compass Messages ...... 5-27 Traction Off Light ...... 5-18 Cigarette Lighter ...... 5-6 ® Cruise Control Messages . . . . 5-28 Ashtrays ...... 5-6 StabiliTrak OFF Light ...... 5-18 Door Ajar Messages ...... 5-28 Traction Control System ® Engine Cooling System Warning Lights, Gauges, and (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light . . . . 5-19 Messages ...... 5-28 Indicators Wait-to-Start Light ...... 5-19 Engine Oil Messages ...... 5-29 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Tire Pressure Light ...... 5-19 Engine Power Messages . . . . 5-29 Indicators ...... 5-7 Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 5-20 Fuel System Messages ...... 5-29 Instrument Cluster ...... 5-8 Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 5-20 Diesel Exhaust Fluid Speedometer ...... 5-10 Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Messages ...... 5-29 Odometer ...... 5-10 Warning Light ...... 5-21 Diesel Particulate Filter Trip Odometer ...... 5-10 Security Light ...... 5-21 Messages ...... 5-30 Tachometer ...... 5-10 Reduced Engine Power Key and Lock Messages . . . . . 5-30 Fuel Gauge ...... 5-10 Light ...... 5-21 Lamp Messages ...... 5-31 Engine Coolant Temperature High-Beam On Light ...... 5-22 Object Detection System Gauge ...... 5-11 Front Fog Lamp Light ...... 5-22 Messages ...... 5-31 Safety Belt Reminders ...... 5-11 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - crc - 12/2/14
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Ride Control System Controls Do not adjust the steering wheel Messages ...... 5-32 while driving. Airbag System Messages . . . . 5-32 Safety Belt Messages ...... 5-32 Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Controls Security Messages ...... 5-33 Adjustment Service Vehicle Messages . . . 5-33 Starting the Vehicle Messages ...... 5-33 Tire Messages ...... 5-33 Transmission Messages . . . . . 5-34 Vehicle Reminder Messages ...... 5-34 Vehicle Speed Messages . . . . 5-34 Vehicle Personalization Vehicle Personalization ...... 5-36
For vehicles with audio steering To adjust the steering wheel: wheel controls, some audio controls 1. Pull the lever down. can be adjusted at the steering wheel. 2. Move the steering wheel up or down. 3. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you. 4. Push the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - crc - 12/2/14
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b / g (Push to Talk): For vehicles + x − (Volume): Press + to with a Bluetooth, OnStar, increase the volume. Press − to or navigation system, press to decrease the volume. interact with those systems. See Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on Horn page 7-19 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 7-22 or Press a on the steering wheel pad Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7-17, to sound the horn. INT (Intermittent Wipes): Move OnStar Overview on page 14-1, the lever up to INT for intermittent or the infotainment manual. Windshield Wiper/Washer wipes, then turn the x INT band $ / i (Mute/End Call): Press to up for more frequent wipes or down silence the vehicle speakers only. for less frequent wipes. Press again to turn the sound on. OFF: Use to turn the wipers off. For vehicles with OnStar or Bluetooth systems, press to reject 1X (Mist): For a single wipe, briefly an incoming call, or end a move the wiper lever down. For current call. several wipes, hold the wiper lever down. _ SRC ^ (Source/Favorite): Press The windshield wiper/washer lever to select a source or turn to change is on the right side of the steering Clear snow and ice from the wiper favorite stations. column. blades and windshield before using them. If frozen to the windshield, Press _ or ^ to select AM, FM, CD, With the ignition in ACC/ carefully loosen or thaw them. or MP3 track. ACCESSORY or ON/RUN/START, Damaged blades should be move the windshield wiper lever to replaced. See Wiper Blade Turn or to select the next or _ ^ select the wiper speed. Replacement on page 10-31. previous saved favorite radio HI: Use for fast wipes. stations. Heavy snow or ice can overload the LO: Use for slow wipes. wiper motor. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - crc - 12/2/14
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Wiper Parking activated. See Washer Fluid on operate for a certain number of If the ignition is put in OFF while the page 10-25 for information on filling miles or degrees of turn before wipers are on LO, HI, or INT, they the windshield washer fluid needing a signal from the GPS will immediately stop. reservoir. satellites. When the compass display shows CAL, drive the If the windshield wiper lever is then { Warning vehicle for a short distance in an moved to OFF before the driver open area where it can receive a door is opened or within 10 minutes, In freezing weather, do not use GPS signal. The compass system the wipers will restart and move to the washer until the windshield is will automatically determine when the base of the windshield. warmed. Otherwise the washer the GPS signal is restored and If the ignition is put in OFF while the fluid can form ice on the provide a heading again. See wipers are performing wipes due to windshield, blocking your vision. Compass Messages on page 5-27 windshield washing, the wipers for more information on the continue to run until they reach the messages that may be displayed for base of the windshield. Compass the compass. n L (Windshield Washer): Pull The vehicle may have a compass Clock the windshield wiper lever toward display in the Driver Information you to spray washer fluid and Center (DIC). The compass receives The infotainment system controls activate the wipers. The wipers will its heading and other information are used to access the time and continue until the lever is released from the Global Positioning date settings through the menu or the maximum wash time is System (GPS) antenna, StabiliTrak, system. See Operation on page 7-4 reached. When the lever is and vehicle speed information. for information about how to use the released, additional wipes may Avoid covering the GPS antenna, menu system. For vehicles with a occur depending on how long the located on the roof, for long periods connective radio or navigation windshield washer had been of time with objects that may system, see the infotainment interfere with the antenna's ability to manual. receive a satellite signal. The compass system is designed to Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - crc - 12/2/14
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Setting the Time and Date To set the time and date for the 4. To save the settings, press the radio with navigation: MENU/SEL knob. To set the time and date for the radio with CD: 1. Press CLOCK. To set the 12/24 hour format for the radio without navigation: 1. Press CLOCK. 2. Select Set Time or Set Date. 1. Press CLOCK. 2. Select Set Time or Set Date. 3. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to adjust the highlighted number. 2. Highlight 12/24 Hour Format. 3. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to adjust the highlighted number. 4. Press the MENU/SEL knob to 3. Press the MENU/SEL knob to select the next number. select the 12 hour or 24 hour 4. Press the MENU/SEL knob to display format. select the next number. 5. To save the settings, press BACK on the radio faceplate. 4. To save the settings, press OK 5. To save the settings, press the screen button. MENU/SEL knob. If auto timing is set, the time displayed on the clock may not To set the 12/24 hour format for the To set the time and date for the update immediately when driving radio with navigation: radio without navigation: into a new time zone. 1. Press CLOCK. 1. Press CLOCK. Setting the 12/24 Hour Format 2. Highlight 12/24 Hour Format. 2. Select Set Time or Set Date. To set the 12/24 hour format for the 3. Press the MENU/SEL knob to 3. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to radio with CD: select the 12 hour or 24 hour adjust the highlighted number. 1. Press CLOCK. display format. 4. Press the MENU/SEL knob to 4. To save the settings, press the select the next number. 2. Highlight 12/24 Hour Format. BACK on the radio faceplate. 5. To save the settings, press OK 3. Press the MENU/SEL knob to screen button. select the 12 hour or 24 hour display format. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - crc - 12/2/14
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Power Outlets Certain electrical accessories may To activate the cigarette lighter, not be compatible with the push it into the heating element and The accessory power outlets can be accessory power outlet and could let go. When the lighter is ready it used to plug in electrical equipment, overload vehicle or adapter fuses. will pop back out. such as a cell phone or MP3 player. If a problem is experienced, see There is one accessory power outlet your dealer. { Caution located on the center floor console When adding electrical equipment, and one on the rear of the center be sure to follow the installation Holding a cigarette lighter in while floor console. These outlets are instructions included with the it is heating does not let the powered when the key is in ON/ equipment. See Add-On Electrical lighter back away from the RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or until Equipment on page 9-68. heating element when it is hot. the driver door is opened within Damage from overheating can 10 minutes of turning off the vehicle. { Caution occur to the lighter or heating See Retained Accessory Power element, or a fuse could be (RAP) on page 9-23. Hanging heavy equipment from blown. Do not hold a cigarette Open the cover to access. the power outlet can cause lighter in while it is heating. damage not covered by the { Caution vehicle warranty. The power outlets are designed for Ashtrays Leaving electrical equipment accessory power plugs only, such If equipped with a removable plugged in for an extended period as cell phone charge cords. ashtray, the ashtray can be placed of time while the vehicle is off will into the front console cupholders. drain the battery. Always unplug Cigarette Lighter To open the ashtray, lift the lid of the electrical equipment when not in ashtray. After using, close the lid. use and do not plug in equipment If equipped with a cigarette lighter, it that exceeds the maximum is on the center floor console near 20 amp rating. the shift lever. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - crc - 12/2/14
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To empty the ashtray for cleaning, Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there slightly turn the upper part of the could be a problem with a vehicle ashtray counterclockwise and Gauges, and function. Often gauges and warning remove it. lights work together to indicate a Indicators problem with the vehicle. { Caution Warning lights and gauges can When one of the warning lights signal that something is wrong comes on and stays on while Holding a cigarette lighter in while before it becomes serious enough driving, or when one of the gauges it is heating does not let the to cause an expensive repair or shows there may be a problem, lighter back away from the replacement. Paying attention to the check the section that explains what heating element when it is hot. warning lights and gauges could to do. Waiting to do repairs can be Damage from overheating can prevent injury. costly and even dangerous. occur to the lighter or heating Warning lights come on when there element, or a fuse could be could be a problem with a vehicle blown. Do not hold a cigarette function. Some warning lights come lighter in while it is heating. on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - crc - 12/2/14
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Instrument Cluster
English Gas Cluster with Automatic Transmission Shown, Metric and Manual Transmission Similar Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - crc - 12/2/14
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English Diesel Cluster Shown, Metric Similar Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (10,1) 2015 - crc - 12/2/14
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Speedometer Tachometer Fuel Gauge The speedometer shows the The tachometer displays the engine vehicle's speed in either kilometers speed in revolutions per per hour (km/h) or miles per minute (rpm). hour (mph). { Caution Odometer If the engine is operated with the The odometer shows how far the rpm s in the warning area at the vehicle has been driven, in either ’ kilometers or miles. high end of the tachometer, the vehicle could be damaged, and Trip Odometer the damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not The trip odometer shows how far operate the engine with the rpm’s Gas Shown the vehicle has been driven since in the warning area. When the ignition is on, the fuel the trip odometer was last reset. gauge indicates about how much The trip odometer is accessed and fuel is left in the tank. reset through the Driver Information An arrow on the fuel gauge Center (DIC). See Driver indicates the side of the vehicle the Information Center (DIC) on fuel door is on. page 5-23. A FUEL LEVEL LOW message may appear in the Driver Information Center (DIC) and a single chime sounds. See Fuel System Messages on page 5-29 for more information. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (11,1) 2015 - crc - 12/2/14
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Here are four things that some Engine Coolant Safety Belt Reminders owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: Temperature Gauge Driver Safety Belt Reminder . At the service station, the fuel Light pump shuts off before the gauge There is a driver safety belt reads full. reminder light on the instrument . It takes a little more or less fuel cluster. to fill up than the gauge indicated. For example, the gauge may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank's capacity to fill the tank. When the vehicle is started, this . The gauge moves a little while turning a corner or speeding up. This gauge shows the engine light flashes and a chime may come coolant temperature. on to remind the driver to fasten . The gauge takes a few seconds their safety belt. Then the light stays to stabilize after the ignition is If the indicator needle moves to the on solid until the belt is buckled. turned on, and will go back to hot side of the gauge toward the H This cycle may continue several empty when the ignition is or shaded area, the engine is times if the driver remains or turned off. too hot. becomes unbuckled while the If the vehicle has been operated vehicle is moving. under normal driving conditions, pull If the driver safety belt is buckled, off the road, stop the vehicle, and neither the light nor the chime turn off the engine as soon as comes on. possible. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (12,1) 2015 - crc - 12/2/14
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Passenger Safety Belt The front passenger safety belt The airbag readiness light comes on Reminder Light reminder light and chime may turn for several seconds when the on if an object is put on the seat vehicle is started. If the light does There is a passenger safety belt such as a briefcase, handbag, not come on then, have it fixed reminder light near the passenger grocery bag, laptop, or other immediately. airbag status indicator. See electronic device. To turn off the Passenger Sensing System on reminder light and/or chime, remove { Warning page 3-22. the object from the seat or buckle the safety belt. If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or Airbag Readiness Light comes on while driving, it means This light shows if there is an the airbag system might not be electrical problem with the airbag working properly. The airbags in system. The system check includes the vehicle might not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate When the vehicle is started, this the airbag sensor(s), passenger without a crash. To help avoid light flashes and a chime may come sensing system, the pretensioners, injury, have the vehicle serviced on to remind passengers to fasten the airbag modules, the wiring, and their safety belt. Then the light stays the crash sensing and diagnostic right away. on solid until the belt is buckled. module. For more information on the This cycle continues several times if airbag system, see Airbag System If there is a problem with the airbag the passenger remains or becomes on page 3-15. system, a Driver Information Center unbuckled while the vehicle is (DIC) message may also come on. moving. See Airbag System Messages on If the passenger safety belt is page 5-32. buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (13,1) 2015 - crc - 12/2/14
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Passenger Airbag Status as a system check. Then, after several seconds, the status { Warning Indicator indicator will light either ON or OFF, The vehicle has a passenger or the on or off symbol to let you If the airbag readiness light ever sensing system. See Passenger know the status of the front comes on and stays on, it means Sensing System on page 3-22 for outboard passenger frontal airbag that something may be wrong important safety information. The and knee airbag. with the airbag system. To help instrument panel has a passenger avoid injury to yourself or others, If the word ON or the on symbol is have the vehicle serviced right airbag status indicator. lit on the passenger airbag status away. See Airbag Readiness indicator, it means that the front Light on page 5-12 for more outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag are allowed to information, including important inflate. safety information. If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status Charging System Light United States indicator, it means that the passenger sensing system has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and passenger knee airbag. If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there Canada are no lights at all, there may be a The charging system light comes on problem with the lights or the briefly when the ignition is turned When the vehicle is started, the passenger sensing system. See on, but the engine is not running, as passenger airbag status indicator your dealer for service. a check to show the light is working. will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (14,1) 2015 - crc - 12/2/14
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The light turns off when the engine does not, have the vehicle serviced can prevent more serious damage is started. If it does not, have the by your dealer. See Ignition to the vehicle. This system also vehicle serviced by your dealer. Positions (Keyless Access) on assists the dealer technician in If the light stays on, or comes on page 9-14 or Ignition Positions (Key correctly diagnosing any while driving, there could be a Access) on page 9-16. malfunction. problem with the electrical charging system. Have it checked by your { Caution dealer. Driving while this light is on could drain the battery. If the vehicle is continually driven with this light on, the emission If a short distance must be driven controls might not work as well, with the light on, be sure to turn off the vehicle fuel economy might all accessories, such as the radio If the malfunction indicator lamp not be as good, and the engine and air conditioner. comes on while the engine is might not run as smoothly. This running, this indicates that the OBD could lead to costly repairs that Malfunction II system has detected a problem might not be covered by the Indicator Lamp and diagnosis and service might be vehicle warranty. required. A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second With a diesel engine, this light may Generation) monitors the operation also come on when the OBD II { Caution of the vehicle to ensure emissions system has detected a problem with are at acceptable levels, helping to the Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Modifications made to the engine, maintain a clean environment. The management system. See Diesel transmission, exhaust, intake, malfunction indicator lamp comes Exhaust Fluid on page 9-27. or fuel system of the vehicle or on when the vehicle is placed in Malfunctions often are indicated by the replacement of the original ON/RUN for key access or Service the system before any problem is tires with other than those of the Only Mode for Keyless Access, as a apparent. Being aware of the light check to show it is working. If it (Continued) Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (15,1) 2015 - crc - 12/2/14
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To prevent more serious damage to been left off or improperly Caution (Continued) the vehicle: installed. A loose or missing gas cap allows gasoline to evaporate . Reduce vehicle speed. same Tire Performance Criteria into the atmosphere. A few (TPC) can affect the vehicle's . Avoid hard accelerations. driving trips with the cap emission controls and can cause . Avoid steep uphill grades. properly installed should turn the this light to come on. light off. Modifications to these systems If the light continues to flash, find a . could lead to costly repairs not safe place to stop and park the For all engines, check that good quality fuel is used. Poor fuel covered by the vehicle warranty. vehicle. Turn the vehicle off, wait at quality causes the engine not to This could also result in a failure least 10 seconds, and restart the run as efficiently as designed to pass a required Emission engine. If the light is still flashing, follow the previous steps and see and may cause stalling after Inspection/Maintenance test. See start-up, stalling when the Accessories and Modifications on your dealer for service as soon as possible. vehicle is changed into gear, page 10-3. misfiring, hesitation on Light On Steady (All Engines): An acceleration, or stumbling on emission control system malfunction This light can come on during a acceleration. These conditions has been detected on the vehicle. malfunction in one of two ways: might go away once the engine Diagnosis and service might be is warmed up. Light Flashing (Gasoline Engine required. Only): A misfire condition has been If one or more of these conditions The following may correct an detected and is present. A misfire occurs, change the fuel brand used. emission control system increases vehicle emissions and It may require at least one full tank malfunction: could damage the emission control of the proper fuel to turn the light off. system on the vehicle. Diagnosis . For gasoline engines, check that See Fuel (Gasoline) on page 9-51. and service might be required. the gas cap is fully installed. See Filling the Tank on page 9-60. If none of the above have made the The diagnostic system can light turn off, your dealer can check determine if the gas cap has the vehicle. The dealer has the Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (16,1) 2015 - crc - 12/2/14
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proper test equipment and The vehicle may not pass has been done and the vehicle diagnostic tools to fix any inspection if: still does not pass the inspection mechanical or electrical problems for lack of OBD II system . The malfunction indicator lamp is that might have developed. on when the engine is running, readiness, your dealer can or while the vehicle is in ON/ prepare the vehicle for Emissions Inspection and inspection. Maintenance Programs RUN or in Service Only Mode and the malfunction indicator Depending on where you live, your lamp does not come on. See Brake System Warning vehicle may be required to your dealer for assistance in Light participate in an emission control verifying proper operation of the The vehicle brake system consists system inspection and maintenance malfunction indicator lamp. program. For the inspection, the of two hydraulic circuits. If one emission system test equipment will . The OBD II (On-Board circuit is not working, the remaining likely connect to the vehicle's Data Diagnostics) system determines circuit can still work to stop the Link Connector (DLC). that critical emission control vehicle. For normal braking systems have not been performance, both circuits need to completely diagnosed by the be working. system. If this were to occur, the If the warning light comes on, there vehicle would be considered not is a brake problem. Have the brake ready for inspection. This can system inspected right away. happen if the 12-volt battery has recently been replaced or run down. The DLC is under the instrument The diagnostic system is panel next to the steering wheel. designed to evaluate critical See your dealer if assistance is emission control systems during needed. normal driving. This can take Metric English several days of driving. If this Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (17,1) 2015 - crc - 12/2/14
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The brake indicator light should Antilock Brake System If the regular brake system warning come on briefly as the engine is light is not on, the vehicle still has started. If it does not come on have (ABS) Warning Light brakes, but not antilock brakes. the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the regular brake system warning light is also on, the vehicle does not { Warning have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes. The brake system might not be See Brake System Warning Light on working properly if the brake page 5-16. system warning light is on. See Brake System Messages on The Antilock Brake System (ABS) Driving with the brake system page 5-27 for all brake‐related DIC warning light on can lead to a light comes on briefly when the messages. crash. If the light is still on after engine is started. the vehicle has been pulled off If the light does not come on, have it Up-Shift Light the road and carefully stopped, fixed so it will be ready to warn if have the vehicle towed for there is a problem. service. If the ABS light comes on and stays on while driving, stop as soon as If the light comes on while driving, a possible and turn the ignition off. chime sounds. Pull off the road and Start the engine again to reset the stop. The pedal might be harder to system. If the light stays on after push or go closer to the floor. driving at a speed above 20 km/h For manual transmission vehicles, It might also take longer to stop. (13 mph), see your dealer for there is an up-shift light that comes If the light is still on, have the service. A chime may also sound on in the lower DIC area. It shows vehicle towed for service. See when the light comes on steady. when to shift to the next higher gear Towing the Vehicle on page 10-85. for best fuel economy. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (18,1) 2015 - crc - 12/2/14
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See Manual Transmission on Traction Off Light StabiliTrak® OFF Light page 9-37. Power Steering Warning Light
This light comes on briefly while This light comes on briefly while starting the engine. If it does not, starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working dealer. This light comes on briefly when the normally, the indicator light then This light comes on when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN as a turns off. StabiliTrak system is turned off. check to show it is working. The traction off light comes on when If StabiliTrak is off, the Traction If it does not come on have the the Traction Control System (TCS) Control System (TCS) is also off. vehicle serviced by your dealer. has been turned off by pressing and If the StabiliTrak and TCS are off, releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak the system does not assist in If this light stays on, or comes on button. while driving, the system may not be controlling the vehicle. Turn on the working. If this happens, see your This light and the StabiliTrak OFF TCS and the StabiliTrak systems dealer for service. light come on when StabiliTrak is and the warning light turns off. turned off. See Traction Control/Electronic If the TCS is off, wheel spin is not Stability Control on page 9-41. limited. Adjust driving accordingly. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-41. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (19,1) 2015 - crc - 12/2/14
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Traction Control System See Traction Control/Electronic Tire Pressure Light (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light Stability Control on page 9-41. Wait-to-Start Light
For vehicles with the Tire Pressure This light comes on briefly when the Monitor System (TPMS), this light engine is started. comes on briefly when the engine is For diesel engines, the wait-to-start started. It provides information If the light does not come on, have light shows that the engine is about tire pressures and the TPMS. the vehicle serviced by your dealer. functioning properly and indicates If the system is working normally, when the engine can be started. When the Light Is On Steady the indicator light turns off. The fast warm-up glow plug system This indicates that one or more of If the light is on and not flashing, the makes the wait-to-start light stay on the tires are significantly TCS and potentially the StabiliTrak for a shorter amount of time than underinflated. system have been disabled. A DIC most diesel engines. A Driver Information Center (DIC) message may display. Check the tire pressure message may also DIC messages to determine which For more information, see Starting the Engine on page 9-18. display. See Tire Messages on feature(s) is no longer functioning page 5-33. Stop as soon as and whether the vehicle requires possible, and inflate the tires to the service. pressure value shown on the Tire If the light is on and flashing, the and Loading Information label. See TCS and/or the StabiliTrak system Tire Pressure on page 10-51. is actively working. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (20,1) 2015 - crc - 12/2/14
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When the Light Flashes First and Low Fuel Warning Light Then Is On Steady If the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on, there may be a problem with the TPMS. If the problem is not corrected, the light will come on at every ignition cycle. This light should come on briefly as See Tire Pressure Monitor the engine is started. If it does not Operation on page 10-53. come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. Engine Oil Pressure Light If the light comes on and stays on, it means that oil is not flowing through { Caution the engine properly. The vehicle could be low on oil and might have Gas Shown Lack of proper engine oil some other system problem. See maintenance can damage the your dealer. This light comes on for a few engine. Driving with the engine seconds when the ignition is turned oil low can also damage the on as a check to indicate it is working. If it does not come on, engine. The repairs would not be have it fixed. covered by the vehicle warranty. Check the oil level as soon as The low fuel warning light comes on possible. Add oil if required, but if and a chime sounds when the the oil level is within the operating vehicle is low on fuel. The light turns range and the oil pressure is still off when fuel is added to the low, have the vehicle serviced. fuel tank. Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (21,1) 2015 - crc - 12/2/14
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For vehicles with a Driver Also see Diesel Exhaust Fluid on Reduced Engine Power Information Center (DIC), see Driver page 9-27. Information Center (DIC) on Light page 5-23 for more information. Security Light Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Warning Light
The reduced engine power light should come on briefly as the The security light should come on engine is started. If it does not come briefly as the engine is started. If it on, have the vehicle serviced by does not come on, have the vehicle your dealer. This light, a Driver Information serviced by your dealer. If the This light, along with the malfunction Center (DIC) Message, and a chime system is working normally, the indicator lamp, displays when a come on when there is an issue with indicator light turns off. noticeable reduction in the vehicle's the Diesel Exhaust Fluid. If the light stays on and the engine performance occurs. See Diesel Exhaust Fluid Messages does not start, there could be a The vehicle can be driven at a on page 5-29 for information on the problem with the theft-deterrent reduced speed when the reduced specific message displaying with the system. See Immobilizer Operation engine power light is on but light. on page 2-17. acceleration and speed might be If the DEF fluid issue has not been reduced. If this light stays on, see corrected, the light will continue to your dealer as soon as possible for flash. The vehicle's speed may also diagnosis and repair. be limited. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (22,1) 2015 - crc - 12/2/14
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High-Beam On Light The light goes out when the front For vehicles with cruise control, the fog lamps are turned off. See Front cruise control light is white when the Fog Lamps on page 6-4 for more cruise control is on and ready, and information. turns green when the cruise control is set and active. Lamps On Reminder The light turns off when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise Control on page 9-43. The high‐beam on light comes on when the high-beam headlamps are Door Ajar Light in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 6-2 for more This light comes on when the information. exterior lamps are in use. See Front Fog Lamp Light Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6-1. Cruise Control Light If equipped, this light comes on when a door is open or not securely latched. Before driving, check that all doors are properly closed. See Door Ajar Messages on page 5-28.
For vehicles with front fog lamps, this light comes on when the front fog lamps are in use. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (23,1) 2015 - crc - 12/2/14
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Information Displays DIC Buttons Trip/Fuel Menu (TRIP) Items Press MENU on the turn signal Driver Information lever until the TRIP menu displays. Center (DIC) Use w x to scroll through the menu items. Not all items are The DIC displays information about available on every vehicle. The your vehicle. It also displays following is a list of all possible warning messages if a system menu items: problem is detected. See Vehicle 1. SET/CLR: Press to set, or press Messages on page 5-27. All and hold to clear, the menu item Trip 1 or Trip 2, Average Fuel messages appear in the DIC display displayed. Economy, Average Vehicle in the center of the instrument Speed: Displays the current 2. : Use the band to scroll cluster. w x distance traveled, in either through the items in each menu. kilometers (km) or miles (mi), from DIC Operation and Displays 3. MENU: Press to display the Trip/ the last reset for the trip odometer. The DIC has different displays Fuel Menu and the Vehicle The trip odometer can be reset to which can be accessed by using the Information Menu. On some zero by pressing and holding the DIC buttons on the turn signal lever. vehicles, there is also an ECO SET/CLR button while the trip The DIC displays trip, fuel, and Menu. This button is also used odometer display is showing. warning messages if a system to return to or exit the last Also displays the approximate problem is detected. screen displayed on the DIC. average liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or miles per gallon (mpg). This number is based on the number of L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the last time this menu item was reset. This number reflects only the approximate average fuel economy that the vehicle has right Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (24,1) 2015 - crc - 12/2/14
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now, and will change as driving last reset. The fuel used can be Speed, Fuel Range, conditions change. This display is reset by pressing the SET/CLR Instantaneous Fuel Economy: shown as . c L/100 km (mpg). button while the Fuel Used display Displays how fast the vehicle is Reset the average consumption by is showing. moving in either kilometers per pressing SET/CLR when it is Timer: To start the timer, press hour (km/h) or miles per hour (mph). displayed. SET/CLR while Timer is displayed. The speedometer cannot be reset. This screen also displays the The display will show the amount of The center of the page shows the average vehicle speed of the time that has passed since the timer approximate distance the vehicle vehicle in kilometers per hour (km/h) was last reset, not including time the can be driven without refueling. The or miles per hour (mph). This ignition is off. Time will continue to fuel range estimate is based on an average is based on the various be counted as long as the ignition is average of the vehicle's fuel vehicle speeds recorded since the on, even if another display is being economy over recent driving history last reset. This display is shown shown on the DIC. The timer will and the amount of fuel remaining in record up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, the fuel tank. This display is shown as c km/h (mph). Reset the and 59 seconds (99:59:59) after l . average speed by pressing SET/ as km (mi). Fuel range cannot which the display will return to zero. be reset. CLR when it is displayed. To stop the timer, press SET/CLR Blank Display: Displays no briefly while Timer is displayed. To Also displays the current fuel information. reset the timer to zero, press and economy in liters per 100 kilometers hold SET/CLR. (L/100 km) or miles per Digital Speed: Displays how fast gallon (mpg). This number reflects the vehicle is moving in either Navigation: Used for the OnStar or only the fuel economy that the kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles navigation system Turn-by-Turn vehicle has right now and changes per hour (mph). The speedometer guidance. See OnStar Overview on frequently as driving conditions cannot be reset. page 14-1 or the navigation manual, change. This display is shown as . if the vehicle has navigation, for Fuel Used: Displays the more information. L/100 km (mpg). This display cannot approximate liters (L) or gallons (gal) be reset. of fuel that have been used since Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (25,1) 2015 - crc - 12/2/14
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Vehicle Information Menu this display only allows for matching The Oil Life display must be reset (OPTION) Items of the TPMS sensors. In this case, after each oil change. Do not reset the display will show TIRE LEARN. the Oil Life display accidentally at Press MENU on the turn signal See Tire Pressure Monitor System any time other than when the oil has lever until the OPTION menu is on page 10-52 and Tire Pressure just been changed. It cannot be displayed. Use w x to scroll Monitor Operation on page 10-53. reset accurately until the next oil through the menu items. Not all Remaining Oil Life: Displays an change. To reset the engine oil life items are available on every vehicle. estimate of the oil's remaining useful system, see Engine Oil Life System The following is a list of all possible life. If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is on page 10-15. menu items: displayed, that means 99% of the Battery Voltage: Displays the Units: Move w x to change current oil life remains. This display current battery voltage, if equipped. between Metric or US when the Unit may be shown as : %. Battery voltage changes are normal display is active. Press SET/CLR to while driving. See Charging System When the remaining oil life is low, confirm the setting. On some Light on page 5-13. If there is a the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON models, you will have to select 1, 2, problem with the battery charging message will appear on the display. or 3 for the Unit display. 1 is system, the DIC will display a See Engine Oil Messages on Imperial units, 2 is US units, and 3 message. See Battery Voltage and page 5-29. The oil should be is metric units. This will change the Charging Messages on page 5-27. changed as soon as possible. See displays on the cluster and DIC to Engine Oil on page 10-11. In Diesel Exhaust Fluid Level (Diesel the type of measurements you addition to the engine oil life system Engine Only): Displays the current select. monitoring the oil life, additional Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) level. Tire Pressure: May display a maintenance is recommended in the Remaining Fuel Filter (Diesel vehicle with the approximate Maintenance Schedule in this Engine Only): Displays an pressures of all four tires. Tire manual. See Maintenance Schedule estimate of the remaining fuel filter pressure is displayed in either on page 11-2. life. If REMAINING FUEL FILTER kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds per 50% is displayed, that means 50% square inch (psi). On some models, of the current fuel filter life remains. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (26,1) 2015 - crc - 12/2/14
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ECO Drive Assist Menu (ECO) When viewing best AFE, a several Economy Trend: Displays history Items second press and hold of SET/CLR of the Average Fuel Economy from will reset the best value. The best the last 50 km (30 miles). Each bar This menu is only available on some value will show “---“ until the represents about 5 km (3 miles) of vehicles. Press MENU on the turn selected distance has been driving. The fuel economy will range signal lever until the ECO menu is traveled. from 0 – 15 L/100 km (0 – 50 mpg). displayed. Use to scroll w x The display provides feedback on During driving the bars will shift to through the menu items. Not all how current driving behavior in the always reflect the most recent items are available on every vehicle. bar graph affects the running distance on the right side. This The following is a list of all possible average in the left display and how display cannot be reset. menu items: well recent driving compares to the Best Average Fuel Economy: The best that has been achieved. right hand side displays the best ECO Index: The bar graph on the average fuel economy (AFE) that is left hand side provides feedback on achieved for a selected distance. the efficiency of current driving The left hand side displays a behavior. The graph shows running average of fuel economy for a percentage value that is based on the most recently traveled selected current fuel consumption compared distance. The center bar graph to what is expected from the vehicle displays the instantaneous fuel with good and bad driving habits. economy. Quickly press the SET/ Each box represents 10%, with all CLR button to display a page for boxes filled being 100%. More selecting one of the distance economical driving will result in options. Move the up/down arrow to being in the ECO box. choose the selection, and SET/CLR Instantaneous Fuel Economy is also to change the setting. shown on right hand side. This display cannot be reset. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (27,1) 2015 - crc - 12/2/14
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Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and Brake System Messages Messages displayed on the DIC Charging Messages BRAKE FLUID LOW indicate the status of the vehicle or BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE This message is displayed when the some action that may be needed to brake fluid level is low. See Brake correct a condition. Multiple This message displays when the Fluid on page 10-27. messages may display one after the vehicle has detected that the battery other. voltage is dropping beyond a RELEASE PARKING BRAKE reasonable point. The battery saver The messages that do not require system starts reducing features of This message is displayed as a immediate action can be the vehicle that may be noticed. At reminder that the parking brake is acknowledged and cleared by the point that features are disabled, on. Release it before you attempt to pressing SET/CLR. The messages this message displays. Turn off drive. that require immediate action cannot unnecessary accessories to allow be cleared until that action is the battery to recharge. Compass Messages performed. All messages should be taken seriously and clearing the LOW BATTERY CAL messages does not correct the This message is displayed when the This message is displayed when the problem. battery voltage is low. See Battery compass needs to be calibrated. The following are some of the on page 10-28. See Compass on page 5-4. vehicle messages that may be displayed depending on your SERVICE BATTERY –– vehicle content. CHARGING SYSTEM Two dashes will be displayed if the This message is displayed when compass needs service. See your there is a fault in the battery dealer for service. charging system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (28,1) 2015 - crc - 12/2/14
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Cruise Control Messages TRUNK OPEN ENGINE OVERHEATED — IDLE ENGINE APPLY BRAKE BEFORE This message will display when the CRUISE trunk is open. Close the trunk This message displays when the completely. engine coolant temperature is too If this message displays when hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to attempting to activate cruise control, Engine Cooling System idle until it cools down. apply the brake pedal and try again. Messages ENGINE OVERHEATED — CRUISE SET TO XXX A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH STOP ENGINE This message displays when the ENGINE TEMP This message displays and a cruise control is set and shows the This message displays when the continuous chime sounds if the speed it was set to. See Cruise engine cooling system reaches Control on page 9-43. engine coolant becomes hotter than the normal operating temperature. unsafe temperatures for operation. Stop and turn off the vehicle as Door Ajar Messages To avoid added strain on a hot engine, the air conditioning soon as it is safe to do so to avoid severe damage. This message DOOR(S) OPEN compressor automatically turns off. When the coolant temperature clears when the engine has cooled A vehicle symbol will be displayed returns to normal, the air to a safe operating temperature. on the DIC showing which door is conditioning compressor turns back open along with this message. HIGH COOLANT on. You can continue to drive the TEMPERATURE Close the door completely. vehicle. This message displays if the coolant HOOD OPEN If this message continues to appear, temperature is hot. See Engine This message will display when the have the system repaired by your Overheating on page 10-23. hood is open. Close the hood dealer as soon as possible to avoid completely. damage to the engine. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (29,1) 2015 - crc - 12/2/14
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Engine Oil Messages Engine Power Messages TIGHTEN GAS CAP (Gas Engine Only) CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED This message displays when the This message displays when the This message displays when the fuel cap is not on tight on vehicles engine oil needs to be changed. vehicle's engine power is reduced. with gasoline engines. Tighten the When you change the engine oil, be Reduced engine power can affect fuel cap. sure to reset the Oil Life System. the vehicle's ability to accelerate. See Engine Oil Life System on If this message is on, but there is no WATER IN FUEL CONTACT page 10-15 and Driver Information reduction in performance, proceed SERVICE Center (DIC) on page 5-23 for to your destination. The This message displays when water information on how to reset the performance may be reduced the level in the diesel fuel filter exceeds system. See Engine Oil on next time the vehicle is driven. The a specified level. Residual water page 10-11 and Maintenance vehicle may be driven at a reduced in the diesel fuel filter Schedule on page 11-2 for more speed while this message is on, but must be drained. Water in Fuel information. maximum acceleration and speed (Diesel) on page 9-60. may be reduced. Anytime this OIL PRESSURE LOW — STOP message stays on, the vehicle ENGINE should be taken to your dealer for Diesel Exhaust Fluid This message displays if low oil service as soon as possible. Messages pressure levels occur. Stop the For more information on these vehicle as soon as safely possible Fuel System Messages messages, see “Exhaust Fluid Low” and do not operate it until the cause FUEL LEVEL LOW or “Exhaust Fluid Quality Poor” in of the low oil pressure has been Diesel Exhaust Fluid on page 9-27. corrected. Check the oil as soon as This message displays when the possible and have the vehicle vehicle is low on fuel. Refuel as serviced by your dealer. soon as possible. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (30,1) 2015 - crc - 12/2/14
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EXHAUST FLUID RANGE: EXHAUST FLUID QUALITY DIESEL PARTIC (Particulate) XXXX KM (MI) POOR SEE OWNERS FILTER IS FULL CONTINUED When the exhaust fluid is getting MANUAL NOW DRIVING MANDATORY low, the range will be displayed in This message displays when the This message may display when the either kilometers or miles. It is exhaust fluid is of poor quality or the soot particles in the diesel normal for the EXHAUST FLUID wrong fluid was added. This particulate filter reach a certain RANGE to vary based on vehicle message may be accompanied by amount. Continued driving is and environmental driving other messages that provide more mandatory to prevent the filter from conditions. When this message first information. clogging. See Diesel Particulate displays at approximately 1 600 km Filter on page 9-26 for more (1,000 mi) of fluid range remaining, Diesel Particulate Filter information. the fluid is approximately 11 L Messages (3 gal) low. Key and Lock Messages DIESEL PARTIC (Particulate) EXHAUST FLUID LOW SPEED NO REMOTE DETECTED LIMITED SOON FILTER IS FULL CONTINUE DRIVING This message displays when the When the exhaust fluid range is less transmitter battery is weak on This message may display when the than 120 km (75 mi) this message vehicles with Keyless Access. See soot particles in the diesel will be displayed. Starting the Vehicle with a Low particulate filter reach a certain “ Transmitter Battery under Remote EXHAUST FLUID EMPTY amount. Continue driving to prevent ” Keyless Entry (RKE) System REFILL NOW the filter from clogging. See Diesel Operation on page 2-3. Particulate Filter on page 9-26 for This message will be displayed more information. when the exhaust fluid is empty. This message may be accompanied by other messages that provide more information. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (31,1) 2015 - crc - 12/2/14
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REPLACE BATTERY IN Lamp Messages TURN SIGNAL ON REMOTE KEY AUTOMATIC LIGHT This message is displayed if the This message displays when the CONTROL ON turn signal has been left on. Turn off battery in the Remote Keyless Entry the turn signal. (RKE) transmitter needs to be This message is displayed when the replaced. See “Battery automatic light control has been Object Detection System Replacement” under Remote turned on. See Automatic Headlamp Messages Keyless Entry (RKE) System System on page 6-3. Operation on page 2-3. AUTOMATIC LIGHT PARK ASSIST OFF USE TRANSMITTER POCKET CONTROL OFF This message displays when the Rear Parking Assist (RPA) system TO START This message is displayed when the has been turned off or when there is automatic light control has been This message displays when trying a temporary condition causing the turned off. See Automatic Headlamp to start the vehicle if an RKE system to be disabled. See Parking System on page 6-3. transmitter is not detected. The Assist on page 9-45. transmitter battery may be weak. XXX TURN INDICATOR See Starting the Vehicle with a Low SERVICE PARK ASSIST “ FAILURE Transmitter Battery” under Remote This message displays if there is a Keyless Entry (RKE) System When one of the turn signals is out, problem with the Rear Parking Operation on page 2-3. this message displays to show Assist (RPA) system. Do not use which bulb needs to be replaced. this system to help you park. See See Bulb Replacement on Parking Assist on page 9-45. page 10-32 and Replacement Bulbs on page 10-37 for more information on turn signal bulb replacement. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (32,1) 2015 - crc - 12/2/14
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SERVICE SIDE DETECTION Ride Control System Safety Belt Messages SYSTEM Messages SHIFTER LOCKED. BUCKLE If this message appears, the system SEATBELT needs service. Take the vehicle to SERVICE TRACTION your dealer. CONTROL This message displays if the vehicle is equipped with the Safety Belt SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERT OFF This message displays when there is a problem with the Traction Assurance System and the driver This message indicates that the Control System (TCS). See Traction and front outboard passenger, driver has turned the system off. Control/Electronic Stability Control if present, safety belts are not on page 9-41. buckled. The vehicle will not shift SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM out of P (Park). Buckle the safety UNAVAILABLE SERVICE STABILITRAK belt(s) to unlock the shift lever. This message indicates that the This message displays if there is a This system may not allow the Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) problem with the StabiliTrak system. vehicle to shift out of P (Park) if an system is disabled because the See Traction Control/Electronic object - such as a briefcase, sensor is blocked and cannot detect Stability Control on page 9-41. handbag, grocery bag, laptop, vehicles in the blind zone. The or other electronic device - is on the sensor may be blocked by mud, dirt, Airbag System Messages front outboard passenger seat. snow, ice, or slush. This message If this happens, remove the object may also activate during heavy rain SERVICE AIRBAG from the seat or buckle the or due to road spray. The vehicle This message displays if there is a safety belt. does not need service. For cleaning, problem with the airbag system. If the driver or front outboard see Exterior Care on page 10-88. Take the vehicle to your dealer for passenger unbuckles their safety service. belt while driving, the safety belt reminder chime and light(s) will come on. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 5-11. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (33,1) 2015 - crc - 12/2/14
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SHIFTER UNLOCKED. BRAKE Service Vehicle Messages Starting the Vehicle TO SHIFT CHANGE TIMING BELT Messages This message displays when the Safety Belt Assurance System times This message displays when TURN STEERING WHEEL out and allows the vehicle to be scheduled maintenance on the START VEHICLE AGAIN shifted out of P (Park) after timing belt is required. See your This message displays when you try 30 seconds following brake apply. dealer for service. to start the vehicle, but the column See “Safety Belts” and “Child SERVICE POWER STEERING remains locked. Try turning the Restraints” in the Index for steering wheel while starting the information about the importance of This message displays if there is a vehicle to unlock the steering proper restraint use. problem with the power steering column. If the vehicle still does not system. Take the vehicle to your start, turn the steering wheel the This system may not function dealer for service. properly if the airbag readiness light other way, and try starting the is on. See Airbag Readiness Light SERVICE STEERING vehicle again. on page 5-12. COLUMN LOCK Tire Messages This message displays if there is a Security Messages problem with the steering column SERVICE TIRE MONITOR THEFT ATTEMPTED lock. Take the vehicle to your dealer SYSTEM for service. This message displays if the vehicle This message displays if there is a detects a tamper condition. SERVICE VEHICLE SOON problem with the Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). See Tire This message displays if there is a Pressure Monitor Operation on problem with the vehicle. Take the page 10-53 for more information. vehicle to your dealer for service. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (34,1) 2015 - crc - 12/2/14
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TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE More than one tire pressure Vehicle Reminder message can be received at a time. This message displays when the To read the other messages that Messages system is learning new tires. See may have been sent at the same Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE time, press the SET/CLR button. page 10-53 for more information. WITH CARE The DIC also shows the tire TIRE PRESSURE LOW ADD pressure values. See Driver This message displays when ice AIR TO TIRE Information Center (DIC) on conditions are possible. page 5-23. On vehicles with the Tire Pressure STEERING COLUMN IS Monitor System (TPMS), this Transmission Messages LOCKED message displays when the This message displays when the pressure in one or more of the SERVICE TRANSMISSION steering column is locked. vehicle's tires is low. This message displays if there is a There is also an icon with the problem with the transmission. See Vehicle Speed Messages warning that will indicate the your dealer. For more information on these location of the low tire. TRANSMISSION HOT — IDLE messages, see Diesel Exhaust Fluid The low tire pressure warning light ENGINE on page 9-27. will also come on. See Tire Pressure Light on page 5-19. This message displays and a chime XXX KM (MI) UNTIL 105 KM/H sounds if the transmission fluid in (65 MPH) MAX SPEED If a tire pressure message displays, the vehicle gets hot. Driving with the inflate the tires until the tire pressure This message will be displayed transmission fluid temperature high is equal to the values shown on the along with other messages. These can cause damage to the vehicle. Tire and Loading Information label. messages include EXHAUST FLUID Stop the vehicle and let it idle to See Tires on page 10-43, Vehicle EMPTY REFILL NOW, EXHAUST allow the transmission to cool. This Load Limits on page 9-9, and Tire FLUID QUALITY POOR, SERVICE message clears when the fluid Pressure on page 10-51. EMISSION SYSTEM, or SERVICE temperature reaches a safe level. EXHAUST FLUID SYSTEM. The Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (35,1) 2015 - crc - 12/2/14
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vehicle speed will be limited to SPEED LIMITED TO 105 KM/H SPEED LIMITED TO 105 km/h (65 mph) when the (65 MPH) 7 KM/H (4 MPH) countdown is over. This message will be displayed This message will be displayed XXX KM (MI) UNTIL 88 KM/H along with other messages. These along with other messages. These (55 MPH) MAX SPEED messages include EXHAUST FLUID messages include EXHAUST FLUID EMPTY REFILL NOW, EXHAUST EMPTY REFILL NOW, EXHAUST This message will be displayed FLUID QUALITY POOR, SERVICE FLUID QUALITY POOR, along with other messages. These EMISSION SYSTEM, or SERVICE or SERVICE EXHAUST FLUID messages include EXHAUST FLUID EXHAUST FLUID SYSTEM. When SYSTEM. When this message is EMPTY REFILL NOW, EXHAUST this message is displayed, the displayed, the vehicle speed is FLUID QUALITY POOR, SERVICE vehicle speed is being limited to being limited to 7 km/h (4 mph). EMISSION SYSTEM, or SERVICE 105 km/h (65 mph). EXHAUST FLUID SYSTEM. The TRANSITIONING TO XX KM/H vehicle speed will be limited to SPEED LIMITED TO 88 KM/H (XX MPH) MAX SPEED 88 km/h (55 mph) when the (55 MPH) countdown is over. This message will be displayed This message will be displayed along with other messages. These XXX KM (MI) UNTIL 7 KM/H along with other messages. These messages include EXHAUST FLUID (4 MPH) MAX SPEED messages include EXHAUST FLUID EMPTY REFILL NOW, EXHAUST EMPTY REFILL NOW, EXHAUST FLUID QUALITY POOR, SERVICE This message will be displayed FLUID QUALITY POOR, SERVICE EMISSION SYSTEM, or SERVICE along with other messages. These EMISSION SYSTEM, or SERVICE EXHAUST FLUID SYSTEM. When messages include EXHAUST FLUID EXHAUST FLUID SYSTEM. When this message is displayed, the end EMPTY REFILL NOW, EXHAUST this message is displayed, the of the countdown has been reached FLUID QUALITY POOR, vehicle speed is being limited to and the vehicle speed is being or SERVICE EXHAUST FLUID 88 km/h (55 mph). limited. SYSTEM. The vehicle speed will be limited to 7 km/h (4 mph) when the countdown is over. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (36,1) 2015 - crc - 12/2/14
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Vehicle Using the Touch Screen . Time and Date Personalization Press a screen feature to: . Radio Settings . View more feature options. . Phone Settings Use the audio system controls to . access the personalization menus . Enable or disable the feature. Navigation Settings for customizing vehicle features. w : Press to scroll up. . Display Settings The following are all possible x : Press to scroll down. . Vehicle Settings personalization features. Depending Back: Press to return to the Each menu is detailed in the on the vehicle, some may not be following information. available. previous menu. To access the Languages Infotainment System Audio personalization menu: System Controls Select Languages, then select from 1. Press Config on the Home page the available language(s). Using the Faceplate on the infotainment system MENU/SELECT Knob display or CONFIG on the Time and Date faceplate. . Press to enter, select, or activate Manually set the time and date. See a highlighted menu option. 2. Select the desired feature to Clock on page 5-4. display a list of available . Turn to highlight a menu option. Radio Settings options. . Press to enable or disable a Select and depending on the radio system setting. 3. Select the desired feature the following may display: setting. / BACK . Auto Volume Personalization Menus . Press to exit a menu. . Gracenote Options The following list of menu items may . Press to return to a previous be available: . XM Channel Art screen. . . Languages Max Startup Volume Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (37,1) 2015 - crc - 12/2/14
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. Maximum Startup Volume Normalization Number of Favorites Pages or . Number of Favorites Pages This feature improves voice Radio Favorites . Radio Favorites recognition and media groupings. Press to set the number of favorites See “CD Player,”“USB,”“Auxiliary to display. . RDS Options Devices,” and “Bluetooth Audio” in Select the desired number. . XM Categories the infotainment manual. RDS Options . Software Versions Menu Select to enable or disable. Select and the following may Auto Volume XM Channel Art display: This feature turns the XM Audio This feature adjusts the volume to . RDS minimize the effects of unwanted page background on the XM background noise that can result Channel display on and off. . Text Scroll Freeze from changing road surfaces, driving Select to enable or disable. . RDS Text speeds, or open windows. This feature works best at lower volume Max Startup Volume or Maximum RDS settings where background noise is Startup Volume Select to turn RDS on or off. See typically louder than the sound This feature sets the maximum “RDS (Radio Data System)” in system volume. startup volume. If the vehicle is AM-FM Radio on page 7-7. Select Off, Low, Medium, or High. started and the volume is greater Text Scroll Freeze than this level, the volume is Gracenote Options adjusted to this level. When on, this allows the RDS Text to scroll across the radio screen. Select and the following may Press + or − to increase or display: decrease the volume. Select to enable or disable. . Normalization Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (38,1) 2015 - crc - 12/2/14
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RDS Text Device List Display Settings When on, this allows the RDS Select to connect to a different Press and the following may information from the station to be phone source, disconnect a phone, display: displayed. or delete a phone. . Home Page Menu Select to enable or disable. Pair Device . Rear Camera Options XM Categories Select to pair a new device. See . Display Off “Pairing a Phone/Device” in This allows which available XM . Map Settings Categories are used and displayed. “Bluetooth” in the infotainment manual. Home Page Menu Press to enable or disable available categories. Pair Device (Phone) or Pair Select and the following may Device (GPS) display: Software Versions Menu Select to pair a new phone. See . Customize Press to display information about “Pairing a Phone” in “Bluetooth . the system and update software if (Infotainment Controls)” in Bluetooth Sort available. (Infotainment Controls) on . Restore Home Page Defaults Phone Settings page 7-19 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 7-22 or Customize Select and depending on the radio Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7-17 This feature allows the selection of the following may display: or “Pairing a Phone/Device” what icons will be on the first . Device List “Bluetooth” in the infotainment Home Page. manual. . Pair Device Select and follow the screen Navigation Settings prompts. . Pair Device (Phone) See “Navigation Settings” under Sort . Pair Device (GPS) “Configure Menu” in the This feature allows the icons on the infotainment manual. Home Page to be moved. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (39,1) 2015 - crc - 12/2/14
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Select and follow the screen . Comfort and Convenience Remote Start Auto Heat Seats prompts. . Collision Detection Systems When on, this feature will turn the Restore Home Page Defaults . Lighting heated seats on when using remote start on cold days. This feature will restore the Home . Power Door Locks Page to the factory settings. Select On or Off. . Remote Lock/Unlock/Start Select and follow the screen Auto Defog . Return to Factory Settings? prompts. When turned on and high humidity Rear Camera Options Climate and Air Quality is detected, the climate control system may adjust to outside air For more information on Rear Select and the following may display: supply and turn on the air Camera Options, see Rear Vision conditioner or the heater. The fan . Camera (RVC) on page 9-48. Auto Fan Speed speed may slightly increase to help Display Off . Remote Start Auto Heat Seats prevent fogging. When high humidity is no longer detected, the Press to turn the display off. The . Auto Defog system will return to its prior display will return when any radio . Auto Rear Defog operation. buttons are pressed or the screen is touched (if equipped). Auto Fan Speed Select On or Off. Map Settings This feature sets the climate control Auto Rear Defog fan speed to maintain the interior See “Map Settings” in “Configure temperature. When on, this feature turns on the Menu” in the infotainment manual. rear defogger at vehicle start when Select High, Medium, or Low. the interior temperature is cold and Vehicle Settings fog is likely. The auto rear defog Select and the following may function can be disabled by display: pressing 1. When off, the feature . Climate and Air Quality can be turned on by pressing 1. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (40,1) 2015 - crc - 12/2/14
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See “Rear Window Defogger” under Park Assist Vehicle Locator Lights Climate Control Systems on This allows the Parking Assist This allows the vehicle locator lights page 8-1 or Automatic Climate feature to be turned on or off. See to be turned on or off. Control System on page 8-3. Parking Assist on page 9-45. Select On or Off. Select On or Off. Select On or Off. Exit Lighting Comfort and Convenience Side Blind Zone Alert This allows the selection of how Select and the following may This allows the Side Blind Zone long the exterior lamps stay on display: Alert feature to be turned on or off. when leaving the vehicle when it is . Chime Volume See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) dark outside. on page 9-47. Chime Volume Select Off, 30 Seconds, 1 Minute, Select On or Off. or 2 Minutes. This allows the selection of the chime volume level. Rear Cross Traffic Alert Power Door Locks Select Normal or High. This allows the Rear Cross Traffic Select and depending on the radio Alert feature to be turned on or off. the following may display: Collision Detection Systems Select On or Off. See “Rear Cross . Open Door Anti Lock Out Select and the following may Traffic Alert” in Rear Vision Camera . Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out display: (RVC) on page 9-48. . Auto Door Unlock . Park Assist Lighting . Side Blind Zone Alert . Delayed Door Lock Select and the following may . Rear Cross Traffic Alert display: . Vehicle Locator Lights . Exit Lighting Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (41,1) 2015 - crc - 12/2/14
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Open Door Anti Lock Out or Remote Lock/Unlock/Start Select Lights and Horn, Lights Only, Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out Horn Only, or Off. Select and depending on the radio When on, this feature will keep the the following may display: Remote Door Unlock driver door from locking until the . Remote Unlock Feedback door is closed. If this feature is This allows selection of which doors turned on, the Delayed Door Lock . Remote Unlock Light Feedback will unlock on the first press of K on the RKE transmitter. menu will not be available. . Remote Lock Feedback Select Driver Door or All Doors. Select to enable or disable. . Remote Door Unlock If Driver Door is selected, all doors Auto Door Unlock . Passive Door Unlock will unlock on the second press This allows selection of which doors . Passive Door Lock of K within five seconds of the prior will automatically unlock when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park) with Remote Unlock Feedback or press. an automatic transmission or when Remote Unlock Light Feedback Passive Door Unlock the key is removed from the ignition When on, the exterior lamps will with a manual transmission with This allows selection of which doors flash when unlocking the vehicle are unlocked by pressing the button keyed ignition or when the vehicle is with the RKE transmitter. turned off with a manual on the outside door handle. transmission with pushbutton start. Depending on the radio select Flash Select All Doors or Driver Door. Lights or OFF, or select to enable or Select All Doors, Driver Door, disable. Passive Door Lock or OFF. Remote Lock Feedback This allows passive locking to be Delayed Door Lock turned on or off and selection of the This allows selection of what type of feedback. When on, this feature will delay the feedback is provided when locking of the doors. See Delayed unlocking the vehicle with the RKE Select Off, On, or On with Horn Locking on page 2-12. transmitter. Chirp. Select to enable or disable. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (42,1) 2015 - crc - 12/2/14
5-42 Instruments and Controls
Return to Factory Settings? This returns all of the vehicle personalization settings to the factory settings. Select Yes or No. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
Lighting 6-1
Lighting Exterior Lighting ; (Parking Lamps): Turns on the parking lamps including all lamps, Exterior Lamp Controls except the headlamps. Exterior Lighting 5 (Headlamps): Turns on the Exterior Lamp Controls ...... 6-1 headlamps together with the parking Headlamp High/Low-Beam lamps and instrument panel lights. Changer ...... 6-2 A warning chime sounds if the driver Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-2 door is opened when the ignition Daytime Running switch is off and the headlamps Lamps (DRL) ...... 6-2 are on. Automatic Headlamp System ...... 6-3 # (Front Fog Lamps): Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 6-3 If equipped, press to turn the lamps Turn and Lane-Change on or off. The exterior lamp control is to the Signals ...... 6-4 left of the steering column on the See Front Fog Lamps on page 6-4. Front Fog Lamps ...... 6-4 instrument panel. When the lights are on, ; will be Interior Lighting There are four positions: lit. See Lamps On Reminder on Instrument Panel Illumination page 5-22. Control ...... 6-5 O (Off): Briefly turn to this position Courtesy Lamps ...... 6-5 to turn the automatic lamp control Dome Lamps ...... 6-5 off or on again. Reading Lamps ...... 6-5 AUTO (Automatic): Turns the Lighting Features headlamps on automatically at normal brightness, together with the Entry Lighting ...... 6-6 parking lamps, taillamps, license Exit Lighting ...... 6-6 Battery Power Protection ...... 6-6 plate lamps, instrument panel lights, and sidemarker lamps. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
6-2 Lighting
Headlamp High/ Flash-to-Pass When the DRL are on, only the low-beam headlamps, at a reduced Low-Beam Changer To flash the high beams, pull the level of brightness, will be on. The turn signal lever all the way toward taillamps, sidemarker, instrument you. Then release it. panel, and other lamps will not be on. Daytime Running The headlamps automatically Lamps (DRL) change from DRL to the regular DRL can make it easier for others to headlamps depending on the see the front of your vehicle during darkness of the surroundings. The 3 the day. Fully functional DRL are other lamps that come on with the (Headlamp High/Low-Beam headlamps will also come on. Changer): Push the turn signal required on all vehicles first sold in lever away from you and release to Canada. When it is bright enough outside, turn the high beams on. A light sensor on top of the the headlamps go off and the DRL come on. To return to low beams, push the instrument panel makes the DRL lever again or pull it toward you and work, so be sure it is not covered. To turn the DRL off or on again, turn release. The DRL system makes the the exterior lamp control to the off low-beam headlamps come on at a position and then release. For reduced brightness when the vehicles first sold in Canada, the following conditions are met: DRL cannot be turned off. . The ignition is in the ON/ RUN mode. . The exterior lamp control is This indicator light turns on in the in AUTO. instrument cluster when the . The engine is running. high-beam headlamps are on. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
Lighting 6-3
Automatic Headlamp comes on immediately. If it is light Hazard Warning Flashers outside when the vehicle leaves the System garage, there is a slight delay When it is dark enough outside and before the automatic headlamp the exterior lamp control is in the system changes to the DRL. During automatic position, the headlamps that delay, the instrument cluster come on automatically. See Exterior may not be as bright as usual. Make Lamp Controls on page 6-1. sure the instrument panel illumination control is in the full bright position. See Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6-5. Lights On with Wipers If the windshield wipers are activated in daylight with the engine | (Hazard Warning Flasher): on, and the exterior lamp control is Press and momentarily hold this in AUTO, the headlamps, parking button on the center stack, to make lamps, and other exterior lamps The vehicle has a light sensor on the front and rear turn signal lamps come on. The transition time for the top of the instrument panel. Make flash on and off. This warns others lamps coming on varies based on sure it is not covered, or the that you are having trouble. Press wiper speed. When the wipers are headlamps will be on when they are and momentarily hold again to turn not operating, these lamps turn off. not needed. the flashers off. The system may also turn on the Move the exterior lamp control to P headlamps when driving through a or ; to disable this feature. parking garage or tunnel. If the vehicle is started in a dark garage, the automatic headlamp system Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
6-4 Lighting
Turn and Lane-Change may be burned out. Replace any The fog lamps come on together Signals burned out bulbs. If a bulb is not with the parking lamps. burned out, check the fuse. See If the high-beam headlamps are Fuses and Circuit Breakers on turned on, the fog lamps will turn off. page 10-38. If the high-beam headlamps are turned off, the fog lamps will turn Front Fog Lamps back on again. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps.
Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. An arrow on the instrument cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. For vehicles with front fog lamps, Raise or lower the lever until the the button is on the outboard side of arrow starts to flash to signal a lane the instrument panel. change. The turn signal flashes The ignition must be on to turn on three times. the fog lamps. The lever returns to its starting # (Front Fog Lamps): Press to position when it is released. turn the fog lamps on or off. An If after signaling a turn or lane indicator light on the instrument change the arrow flashes rapidly or cluster comes on when the fog does not come on, a signal bulb lamps are on. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
Lighting 6-5
Interior Lighting Courtesy Lamps + (On): Press to turn on the dome lamps. The courtesy lamps come on Instrument Panel automatically when any door is Reading Lamps Illumination Control opened and the dome lamp is in the door position. Dome Lamps
The reading lamps are in the This feature controls the brightness overhead console. of the instrument panel controls and infotainment display screen. The m or n (Reading Lamps): Press thumbwheel is to the left of the The dome lamp controls are in the the button near each lamp to turn it steering column on the instrument headliner. on or off. panel. * (Dome Lamp Override): Press D (Instrument Panel to turn the lamps off, even when a Brightness): Move the door is open. thumbwheel up or down and hold, to I (Door): Press to turn the lamps brighten or dim the instrument panel on automatically when a door is controls and infotainment display opened. screen. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
6-6 Lighting
Lighting Features Exit Lighting Battery Power Protection The headlamps, taillamps, back-up The battery saver feature is Entry Lighting lamps, parking lamps, and license designed to protect the vehicle's The headlamps, parking lamps, plate lamps come on at night, or in battery. taillamps, back-up lamps, and most areas with limited lighting, when the If some interior lamps are left on of the interior lamps turn on briefly key is removed from the ignition. and the ignition is turned off, the at night or in areas of limited lighting The dome lamps also come on battery rundown protection system when the key is removed from the when K is pressed on the Remote automatically turns the lamp off after ignition. The exterior lamps and some time. Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. dome lamps remain on after the After about 30 seconds the exterior door is closed for a set amount of lamps turn off, and then the dome time, then automatically turn off. and remaining interior lamps will dim to off. Entry lighting can be disabled If equipped with Keyless Access, manually by changing the ignition the exterior lamps and dome lamps out of the OFF position, or by automatically turn on when the driver door is opened after the pressing the RKE transmitter Q ignition is turned off. See Ignition button. Positions (Keyless Access) on This feature can be changed. See page 9-14 or Ignition Positions (Key “Vehicle Locator Lights” under Access) on page 9-16. Vehicle Personalization on The exterior lamps turn off page 5-36. immediately by turning the exterior lamp control off. This feature can be changed. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-36. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
Infotainment System 7-1
Phone Introduction Infotainment Bluetooth (Overview) ...... 7-17 System Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) ...... 7-19 Infotainment Bluetooth (Voice Read the following pages to Introduction Recognition) ...... 7-22 become familiar with the audio system's features. Infotainment ...... 7-1 Trademarks and License Theft-Deterrent Feature ...... 7-2 Agreements Overview ...... 7-3 { Warning Operation ...... 7-4 Trademarks and License Agreements ...... 7-28 Taking your eyes off the road for Radio extended periods could cause a AM-FM Radio ...... 7-7 crash resulting in injury or death Satellite Radio ...... 7-10 to you or others. Do not give Radio Reception ...... 7-11 Satellite Radio Antenna ...... 7-12 extended attention to infotainment Multi-Band Antenna ...... 7-12 tasks while driving. Audio Players This system provides access to CD Player ...... 7-13 many audio and non-audio listings. Auxiliary Devices ...... 7-15 To minimize taking your eyes off the road while driving, do the following while the vehicle is parked: . Become familiar with the operation and controls of the audio system. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
7-2 Infotainment System
. Set up the tone, speaker The vehicle has Retained Theft-Deterrent Feature adjustments, and preset radio Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, stations. the audio system can be played The theft-deterrent feature works by learning a portion of the Vehicle For more information, see Defensive even after the ignition is turned off. Identification Number (VIN) to the Driving on page 9-3. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9-23. infotainment system. The infotainment system does not { Caution The vehicle may have a base radio, operate if it is stolen or moved to a which is included in this manual. different vehicle. Contact your dealer before adding See the infotainment manual for any equipment. information on the connective radio Adding audio or communication and the navigation system, audio equipment could interfere with the players, phone, and voice recognition. There is also operation of the engine, radio, information on settings and or other systems, and could downloadable applications (if damage them. Follow federal equipped). rules covering mobile radio and telephone equipment. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
Infotainment System 7-3
Overview 4. k (Play/Pause) . CD: Pauses playback, and stops playback. 5. l (Next/Fast Forward) . Radio: Seeks the next station. . CD: Selects the next track or fast forwards within a track. 6. CLOCK . Opens the clock menu. 7. INFO (Information) . Radio: Shows available information about the current station. . CD: Shows available information about the current 1. O (Power/Volume) 3. g (Previous/Reverse) track. . Turns the system on or off . Radio: Seeks the previous 8. TONE and adjusts the volume. station. . Opens the tone menu. 2. Buttons 1–6 . CD: Selects the previous 9. AS (Autostore) track or rewinds within a . Radio: Saves and selects . Radio: Opens the autostore track. favorite stations. stations list. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
7-4 Infotainment System
10. BAND 16. BACK Operation . . Changes the band while Menu: Moves one Controls listening to the radio. level back. The infotainment system is operated . Selects the radio when . Character Input: Deletes by using the pushbuttons, listening to a different audio the last character. source. multifunction knobs, menus shown 17. MENU/SEL on the display, and steering wheel 11. CD/AUX . Turn to open menus, controls, if equipped. . Selects the CD player or an highlight menu items, or set Turning the System On or Off external audio source. numeric values while in a menu. O (Power/Volume): Press to turn 12. CD Slot the system on and off. . Press to select menu items. . Insert a CD. . Automatic Switch-Off 13. CONFIG (Configure) Radio: Manually selects radio stations. If the infotainment system has been . Opens the settings menu. turned on after the ignition is turned . CD: Selects tracks. off, the system will turn off 14. 5 \ > (Phone/Mute) 18. Y (Eject) automatically after 10 minutes. . Opens the phone . main menu. Removes a disc from the Volume Control CD slot. O (Power/Volume): Turn to adjust . Mutes the audio system. the volume. 15. FAV (Favorite Pages) 5 / > (Phone/Mute): Press to . Radio: Opens the mute the infotainment system. favorites list. Press 5 / > again, or turn the O knob to cancel mute. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
Infotainment System 7-5
Menu System Selecting a Menu Option 2. Press the MENU/SEL knob to activate the setting. The menu system appears on the display screen. Setting a Value Controls The MENU/SEL knob and the BACK button are used to navigate the menu system. 1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to MENU/SEL Knob: Press to: move the highlighted bar. . Enter the menu system. 2. Press the MENU/SEL knob to 1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to . Select or activate the highlighted select the highlighted option. change the current value of the menu option. Submenus setting. . Confirm a set value. An arrow on the right-hand edge of 2. Press the MENU/SEL knob to . Turn a system setting on or off. the menu indicates that it has a confirm the setting. Turn to: submenu with other options. Turning a Function On or Off . Highlight a menu option. Activating a Setting . Select a value. BACK: Press to: . Exit a menu. . Return from a submenu screen to the previous menu screen. 1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to . Delete the last character in a 1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to highlight the function. sequence. highlight the setting. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
7-6 Infotainment System
2. Press the MENU/SEL knob to 2. Select the audio setting. Adjusting the EQ (Equalizer) turn the function on or off. 3. Press and hold the MENU/SEL If equipped with an equalizer: Entering a Character Sequence knob until the value changes 1. Press the TONE button. to 0. 2. Select EQ presets. Press the BACK button to go back to the Tone Settings menu. 3. Select the setting. Adjusting the Treble, Midrange, Press the BACK button to go back and Bass to the Tone Settings menu. 1. Press the TONE button. System Settings 1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to 2. Select Treble, Midrange, Configuring the Number of highlight the character. or Bass. Favorite Pages 2. Press the MENU/SEL knob to 3. Select the value. To configure the number of available select the character. Press the BACK button to go back favorite pages: Press the BACK button to delete the to the Tone Settings menu. 1. Press the CONFIG button. last character in the sequence or press and hold to delete the entire Adjusting the Fader and Balance 2. Select Radio Settings. character sequence. 1. Press the TONE button. 3. Select Radio Favorites. Audio Settings 2. Select Fader or Balance. 4. Select the number of available favorite pages. The audio settings can be set for 3. Select the value. each radio band and each audio 5. Press the BACK button to go Press the BACK button to go back player source. back to the System to the Tone Settings menu. To quickly reset an audio setting Configuration menu. value to 0: 1. Press the TONE button. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
Infotainment System 7-7
Auto Volume Maximum Startup Volume Radio The auto volume feature The maximum volume played when automatically adjusts the radio the radio is first turned on can AM-FM Radio volume to compensate for road and be set. Control Buttons wind noise as the vehicle speeds up 1. Press the CONFIG button. or slows down, so that the volume The buttons used to control the 2. Select Radio Settings. level is consistent. radio are: 3. Select Maximum Startup The level of volume compensation BAND: Press to turn the radio on Volume. can be selected, or the auto volume and choose between AM, FM, and feature can be turned off. 4. Select the setting. SiriusXM®, if equipped. 1. Press the CONFIG button. 5. Press the BACK button to go MENU/SEL: Turn to navigate the 2. Select Radio Settings. back to the System available menus and to search for Configuration menu. stations. 3. Select Auto Volume. INFO: Press to display additional 4. Select the setting. information that may be available for 5. Press the BACK button to go the current song. back to the System g or l : Press to search for Configuration menu. stations. FAV: Press to open the favorites list and select the favorites page. 1 to 6: Press to select preset stations. AS (Autostore): Press to open the autostore list. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
7-8 Infotainment System
RDS (Radio Data System) Selecting a Station Station Lists The radio may have RDS. The RDS Seek Tuning 1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob. feature is available for use only on If the radio station is not known: 2. Select AM or FM Station List. All FM stations that broadcast RDS receivable stations in the current information. This feature only works Briefly press g or l to reception area are displayed. If a when the information from the radio automatically search for the next station list has not been created, station is available. In rare cases, a available station. If a station is not an automatic station search radio station could broadcast found, the radio switches to a more is done. incorrect information that causes the sensitive search level. If a station 3. Select the station. radio features to work improperly. still is not found, the frequency that If this happens, contact the radio was last active begins to play. Category Lists station. If the radio station is known: Most stations that broadcast an While the radio is tuned to an RDS program type code specify the FM-RDS station, the station name Press and hold g or l until the type of programming transmitted. or call letters display. station on the display is reached, Some stations change the program then release the button. Radio Menus type code depending on the Manual Tuning content. The system stores the RDS Radio menus are available for AM stations sorted by program type in and FM. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to select the FM category list. the frequency on the display. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to open To search for a programming type the main radio menu for that band. Favorites List determined by station: Selecting a Band 1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob. 1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob. Press the BAND button to choose 2. Select Favorites List. 2. Select FM category list. A list of AM, FM, or SiriusXM, if equipped. 3. Select the station. all programming types available The last station that was playing displays. starts playing again. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
Infotainment System 7-9
3. Select the programming type. Up to six stations can be stored in 2. Press and hold AS until a beep A list of stations that transmit each favorite page and the number sounds. SEARCH displays on programming of the selected of available favorite pages can the radio, followed by the type displays. be set. number of stations found. 4. Select the station. Storing Stations 3. The radio will automatically store The category lists are updated when the 12 strongest stations found To store the station to a position in as autostore presets. the station lists are updated. the list, press the corresponding button 1 to 6 until a beep is heard. 4. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to Updating Station & Category Lists autostore stations on the other If stations stored in the station list Retrieving Stations radio band. can no longer be received: Press the FAV button to open a Press the AS button to alternate 1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob. favorite page or to switch to another between the autostore pages 1 and favorite page. Briefly press one of 2 of the selected radio band. 2. Select Update AM or FM Station the 1 to 6 buttons to retrieve the List, if the stations stored in the station. AS displays on the radio when using station list are no longer autostore presets. Autostore Stations received. A station search will be Autostore does not delete completed and the first station in AS (Autostore): Autostore previously stored favorite stations. the updated list will play. searches and stores 12 FM and Autostore does not function with 12 AM stations with the strongest To cancel the station search, press SiriusXM radio stations. the MENU/SEL knob. signal on two pages with six stations stored on each page. To Storing a Station as a Favorite use autostore: Stations from all bands can be 1. Press BAND to select FM or AM. stored in any order in the favorite pages. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (10,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
7-10 Infotainment System
Satellite Radio Control Buttons SiriusXM Categories Vehicles with a SiriusXM® Satellite The buttons used to control the SiriusXM channels are organized in Radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM SiriusXM radio are: categories. Satellite Radio subscription can BAND: Press to turn the radio on Removing or Adding Categories receive SiriusXM programming. and choose between AM, FM, and SiriusXM. Channels in a category that have SiriusXM Satellite Radio been removed can still be accessed Service g or l : Press to go to the by using g or l , or the MENU/ previous or next channel. SiriusXM is a satellite radio service SEL knob. based in the 48 contiguous United FAV: Press to open the To add or remove categories: States and 10 Canadian provinces. favorites list. 1. Press the CONFIG button. SiriusXM Satellite Radio has a wide 1 to 6: Press to select a favorite. variety of programming and 2. Select Radio Settings. commercial-free music, coast to MENU/SEL: Turn to select a coast, and in digital-quality sound. channel. 3. Select XM Categories. A service fee is required to receive INFO: Press to display additional 4. Turn the MENU/SEL knob to the SiriusXM service. If SiriusXM information that may be available highlight the category. service needs to be reactivated, the about the current song. 5. Press the MENU/SEL knob to radio will display "No Subscription k remove or add the category. Please Renew" on channel XM1. (Play/Pause): Press to pause For more information, contact time shifted content, if equipped. Selecting a SiriusXM Channel SiriusXM at www.siriusxm.com or Selecting the SiriusXM Band SiriusXM channels can be selected 1-866-635-2349 in the U.S., or www.xmradio.ca or Press the BAND button to choose by using g, l , the MENU/SEL 1-877-209-0079 in Canada. between the AM, FM, and SiriusXM knob, or the Menu system. bands. The last channel played in that band begins to play when that band is selected. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (11,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
Infotainment System 7-11
Selecting a Channel Using g Selecting a Channel Using the Retrieving Channels Menu System or l Press the FAV button to open a 1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob. favorite page or to change to . Press and release g or l to 2. Select XM Category List. another favorite page. Briefly press go to the previous or next one of the 1 to 6 buttons to retrieve channel. 3. Select the category. the channel. . g l 4. Select the channel. Press and hold or to Radio Reception scroll through the previous or Storing a SiriusXM Channel as next channel until the channel is a Favorite Frequency interference and static reached. can occur during normal radio Channels from all bands can be reception if items such as phone Selecting a Channel Using the stored in any order in the favorite chargers, vehicle convenience MENU/SEL Knob pages. accessories, and external electronic To select a SiriusXM channel using Up to six channels can be stored in devices are plugged into the the MENU/SEL knob: each favorite page and the number accessory power outlet. If there is Turn the MENU/SEL knob to of available favorite pages can interference or static, unplug the highlight a SiriusXM channel. The be set. item from the accessory power outlet. channel is selected after a short Storing a Channel as a Favorite delay. FM To store the channel to a position in To select a channel using the the list, press and hold the FM signals only reach about 16 to MENU/SEL knob: corresponding 1 to 6 button until the 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the 1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob and channel can be heard again. radio has a built-in electronic circuit select Channel List. that automatically works to reduce interference, some static can occur, 2. Select the desired channel. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (12,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
7-12 Infotainment System
especially around tall buildings or Cell Phone Usage Multi-Band Antenna hills, causing the sound to fade in Cell phone usage, such as making and out. The multi-band antenna is on the or receiving phone calls, charging, roof of the vehicle. The antenna is AM or just having the phone on may used for the AM-FM radio, OnStar, cause static interference in the The range for most AM stations is the SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service radio. Unplug the phone or turn it off System, and GPS (Global greater than for FM, especially at if this happens. night. The longer range can cause Positioning System), if the vehicle station frequencies to interfere with has these features. Keep the each other. Static can also occur Satellite Radio Antenna antenna clear of obstructions for when things like storms and power The SiriusXM Satellite Radio clear reception. lines interfere with radio reception. antenna is located on the roof of the If the vehicle has a sunroof, the When this happens, try reducing the vehicle. Keep the antenna clear of performance of the features listed treble on the radio. obstructions for clear radio above may be affected if the reception. sunroof is open. SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service If the vehicle has a sunroof, the performance of the SiriusXM system If equipped, SiriusXM Satellite may be affected if the sunroof Radio Service provides digital radio is open. reception. Tall buildings or hills can interfere with satellite radio signals, causing the sound to fade in and out. In addition, traveling or standing under heavy foliage, bridges, garages, or tunnels may cause loss of the SiriusXM signal for a period of time. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (13,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
Infotainment System 7-13
Audio Players mild neutral detergent solution mixed with water, and clean it. Wipe Caution (Continued) the disc from the center to the CD Player outer edge. load one CD at a time, and keep the CD player and the loading slot The CD player can play audio CDs Care of the CD Player and MP3 CDs. free of foreign materials, liquids, Do not add a label to a disc, as it and debris. The CD player will not play could get caught in the CD player. 8 cm (3 in) CDs. If a label is needed, label the top of Control Buttons Care of CDs the recorded disc with a marking pen. The buttons used to control the CD Sound quality can be reduced due player are: to disc quality, recording method, Do not use disc lens cleaners quality of the music recorded, and because they could contaminate the CD/AUX: Press to use the CD how the disc has been handled. lens of the disc optics and damage player. Handle discs carefully and store the CD player. l or g : Press to select tracks or them in their original cases or other to fast forward or rewind within a protective cases away from direct { Caution track. sunlight and dust. If the bottom INFO: Press to display additional surface of a disc is damaged, the If a label is added to a CD, more information about the current track disc may not play properly or at all. than one CD is inserted into the that may be available. Do not touch the bottom surface of slot at a time, or an attempt is a disc while handling it; this could made to play scratched or MENU/SEL: Turn to enter damage the surface. Pick up discs damaged CDs, the CD player the menu. by grasping the outer edges or the could be damaged. While using Y : Press to eject the disc. edge of the hole and the outer edge. the CD player, use only CDs in If the bottom surface of a disc is good condition without any label, dirty, take a soft lint-free cloth, (Continued) or dampen a clean soft cloth in a Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (14,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Inserting a CD Using the CD Menu: Searching for MP3 Tracks With the printed side facing up, 1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob. The search feature may take some insert a disc into the CD slot until it 2. Select Tracks list. time to display the information after is drawn in. reading the disc due to the amount 3. Select the track. of information stored on the disc. Removing a CD Playing Tracks in Random Order FM automatically plays while the Y disc is being read. Press . Turn the MENU/SEL knob and then Tracks can be searched by: The disc is pushed out of the set Shuffle Songs to On. CD slot. . Playlists Fast Forward and Rewind If the disc is not removed after it is . Artists Press and hold l or g to fast ejected, it is pulled back in after a . Albums few seconds. forward or rewind within the current track. . Song Titles Playing a CD or MP3 CD Selecting an MP3 Track . Genres Press the CD/AUX button if there is . Folder View a disc in the player; it begins Using the control buttons: playing. . Press g or l to select the To search for tracks: Information about the disc and previous or next track. 1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob. current track is shown on the Using the CD Menu: 2. Select Search. display depending on the data stored. 1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob. 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums, 2. Select Playlists/Folders. Song Titles, Genres, Selecting a CD Track or Folder View. 3. Select the playlist or folder. Using the control buttons: 4. Select the track. 4. Select the track. . Press g or l to select the previous or next track. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (15,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Auxiliary Devices USB Port Searching for a Track If equipped, the AUX inputs are in For vehicles with a USB port, the Tracks that are found can be the center console and allow following devices may be connected searched for by: portable devices to connect to the and controlled by the infotainment . Playlists vehicle using the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) system. . Artists auxiliary jack or USB port. . iPods . Albums Portable devices are controlled by . PlaysForSure Devices (PFDs) using the menu system described in . Song Titles . USB Drives Operation on page 7-4. . Podcasts . Zunes® 3.5 mm Jack . Genres Not all iPods, PFDs, USB drives, Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to and Zunes are compatible with the . Audio Books the auxiliary input jack to use a infotainment system. Devices are . Composers portable audio player. also charged while plugged into the Playback of an audio device that is USB port. To search for tracks: connected to the 3.5 mm jack can 1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob. Connecting and Controlling only be controlled using the controls 2. Select Search. on the device. an iPod 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Adjusting the Volume Not all iPods can be controlled by the infotainment system. Song Titles, Podcasts, Genres, Turn the O knob to adjust the Audio Books, or Composers. Connecting an iPod volume of the infotainment system 4. Select the track. after the volume level has been set Connect the iPod to the USB port. on the portable audio device. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (16,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Shuffle Searching for a Track Off: Plays current tracks in Turn the MENU/SEL knob and set Tracks can be searched for by: sequential order. Shuffle Songs (Random) to On or . Playlists Repeat Functionality Off, then press the BACK button to return to the main screen. . Artists Turn the MENU/SEL knob and set Repeat to On or Off. On: Plays tracks in the current . Albums folder in random order. Repeat On: Repeats the current . Song Titles track. Off: Plays tracks in the current . Podcasts folder in sequential order. Repeat Off: Starts playback from . Genres the beginning of the current track Repeat after the last track finishes. To search for tracks: Turn the MENU/SEL knob and set 1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob. Connecting and Controlling a Repeat to On or Off, then press the USB Drive BACK button to return to the main 2. Select Search. screen. The infotainment system can only 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums, play back .mp3 and .wma files from On: Repeats the current track. Song Titles, Podcasts, a USB drive. or Genres. Off: Starts playback from the Only the first 10,000 songs are beginning of the current track after 4. Select the track. recognized on the device. the last track finishes. Shuffle Functionality When a device is not supported, the Connecting and Controlling a Turn the MENU/SEL knob and set message “No supported data found. PlaysForSure Device (PFD) Shuffle Songs (Random) to On You can safely disconnect the or Zune or Off. device” appears. Connecting a PFD or Zune On: Plays current tracks in random Connecting a USB Drive Connect the PFD or Zune to the order. Connect the USB drive to the USB port. USB port. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (17,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Searching for a Track 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Phone It is normal for the search feature to Song Titles, Genres, take some time to display the or Folder View. Bluetooth (Overview) information after reading the device 4. Select the track. due to the amount of information For vehicles equipped with stored. Shuffle Functionality Bluetooth capability, the system can Turn the MENU/SEL knob and set interact with many cell phones, Files that do not have any meta allowing: data stored in the ID3 tag display as Shuffle Songs (Random) to On Unknown. or Off. . Placement and receipt of calls in a hands-free mode. Tracks can be searched for by: On: Plays current tracks in random order. . Sharing of the cell phone’s . Playlists* Off: Plays current tracks in address book or contact list with . Artists sequential order. the vehicle. . Albums Repeat Functionality To minimize driver distraction, before driving, and with the vehicle . Song Titles Turn the MENU/SEL knob and set parked: . Genres Repeat to On or Off. . Become familiar with the . Folder View Repeat On: Repeats the current features of the cell phone. track. *This only displays if a playlist is Organize the phone book and found on the device. Repeat Off: Starts playback from contact lists clearly and delete the beginning of the current track duplicate or rarely used entries. To search for tracks: after the last track finishes. If possible, program speed dial 1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob. or other shortcuts. 2. Select Search. . Review the controls and operation of the infotainment system. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (18,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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. Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. make and receive phone calls. The Infotainment System Controls The system may not work with infotainment system and voice If equipped, the infotainment system all cell phones. See “Pairing” in recognition are used to control the this section. allows certain controls to be system. The system can be used selected on the infotainment display. . If the cell phone has voice while in ON/RUN or ACC/ See OnStar Overview on page 14-1. dialing capability, learn to use ACCESSORY. The range of the that feature to access the Bluetooth system can be up to 9.1 m For information about how to address book or contact list. See (30 ft). Not all phones support all navigate the menu system using the “Voice Pass-Thru” in this functions and not all phones work infotainment controls. See section. with the Bluetooth system. See Operation on page 7-4. www.gm.com/bluetooth for more . 5 \ > (Phone/Mute): Press to See “Storing and Deleting Phone information about compatible Numbers” in this section. enter the Phone main menu. Press phones. to mute the audio system. { Warning Bluetooth Controls Voice Recognition Use the buttons located on the The voice recognition system uses When using a cell phone, it can infotainment system and the be distracting to look too long or commands to control the system steering wheel to operate the and dial phone numbers. too often at the screen of the Bluetooth system. phone or the infotainment system. Noise: The system may not Taking your eyes off the road too Steering Wheel Controls recognize voice commands if there long or too often could cause a b / g (Push To Talk): Press to is too much background noise. crash resulting in injury or death. answer incoming calls, confirm When to Speak: A tone sounds to Focus your attention on driving. system information, and start voice indicate that the system is ready for recognition. a voice command. Wait for the tone Vehicles with a Bluetooth system $ / i (End Call/Mute): Press to and then speak. can use a Bluetooth-capable cell end a call, reject a call, or cancel an How to Speak: Speak clearly in a phone with a Hands-Free Profile to operation. calm and natural voice. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (19,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Audio System your cell phone manufacturer's user . If multiple paired cell phones are guide for Bluetooth functions before within range of the system, the When using the Bluetooth system, pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth system connects to the first sound comes through the vehicle's phone is not connected, calls will be available paired cell phone in the front audio system speakers and made using OnStar Hands-Free order that they were first paired overrides the audio system. Use the Calling, if available. See Operation to the system. To link to a VOL/ O knob during a call to on page 7-4. different paired phone, see change the volume level. The “Linking to a Different Phone” adjusted volume level remains in Pairing Information later in this section. memory for later calls. The system . A Bluetooth phone with MP3 Pairing a Phone maintains a minimum volume level. capability cannot be paired to 1. Press the CONFIG button. Other Information the vehicle as a phone and an MP3 player at the same time. 2. Select Phone Settings. See Radio Frequency Statement on . Up to five cell phones can be page 13-12. 3. Select Bluetooth. paired to the Bluetooth system. 4. Select Pair Device (Phone). Bluetooth (Infotainment . The pairing process is disabled A four-digit Personal Controls) when the vehicle is moving. Identification Number (PIN) . Pairing only needs to be appears on the display. The PIN For information about how to completed once, unless the is used in Step 6. navigate the menu system using the pairing information on the cell 5. Start the pairing process on the infotainment controls, see Operation phone changes or the cell phone on page 7-4. cell phone to be paired to the is deleted from the system. vehicle. See the cell phone Pairing . Only one paired cell phone can manufacturer's user guide for information on this process. A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone be connected to the Bluetooth must be paired to the Bluetooth system at a time. 6. Locate the device named “Your system and then connected to the Vehicle” in the list on the cell vehicle before it can be used. See phone. Follow the instructions Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (20,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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on the cell phone to enter the 4. Select Device List. Making a Call Using PIN provided in Step 4. After the 5. Select the phone to delete and Phone Book PIN is successfully entered, the follow the on screen prompts. system prompts you to provide a For cell phones that support the name for the paired cell phone. Linking to a Different Phone phone book feature, the Bluetooth system can use the contacts stored This name will be used to To link to a different phone, the new indicate which phones are on your cell phone to make calls. phone must be in the vehicle and See your cell phone phone paired and connected to the available to be connected to the vehicle. The system responds manufacturer's user guide or Bluetooth system before the contact your wireless provider to with “
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To make a call using the Phone Making a Call Call Waiting Book menu: To make a call: Call waiting must be supported on 1. Press 5 \ > once or twice the Bluetooth phone and enabled by 1. Press 5 \ > once or twice (depending on the radio). the wireless service carrier to work. (depending on the radio). 2. Select Phone Book. Accepting a Call 2. Enter the character sequence. 3. Search through the list by See “Entering a Character Turn the MENU/SEL knob to selecting the letter group the Sequence” in Operation on “Answer” and press the MENU/SEL phone book entry begins with, page 7-4. knob to accept the call. or press the MENU/SEL knob to 3. Select Call to start dialing the Declining a Call scroll through the entire list of number. names/numbers in the Turn the MENU/SEL knob to phone book. Accepting or Declining a Call “Decline” and press the MENU/SEL knob to decline the call. 4. Select the name or number you When an incoming call is received, want to call. the infotainment system mutes and Switching Between Calls (Call To make a call using the Call a ring tone is heard in the vehicle. Waiting Calls Only) Lists menu: Accepting a Call To switch between calls: 1. Press 5 \ > once or twice Turn the MENU/SEL knob to 1. Turn or press the MENU/ (depending on the radio). “Answer” and press the MENU/SEL SEL knob. 2. Select Call Lists. knob to accept the call. 2. Select Switch Call from the menu. 3. Select the Incoming Calls, Declining a Call Outgoing Calls, or Missed Turn the MENU/SEL knob to Calls list. “Decline” and press the MENU/SEL 4. Select the name or number you knob to decline the call. want to call. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (22,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Conference Calling Ending a Call Bluetooth (Voice Conference calling and three-way Turn or press the MENU/SEL knob Recognition) calling must be supported on the and select Hang Up. Bluetooth phone and enabled by the Using Voice Recognition Muting a Call wireless service carrier to work. To use voice recognition, press To start a conference while in a To Mute a Call the b / g button on the steering current call: Turn or press the MENU/SEL knob wheel. Use the commands below for 1. Turn or press the MENU/ and select Mute Call. the various voice features. For SEL knob. additional information, say “Help” To Cancel Mute while you are in a voice 2. Select Enter Number. Turn or press the MENU/SEL knob recognition menu. 3. Enter the character sequence and select Mute Call. Pairing then select Call. See Entering a “ Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Character Sequence” in A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone Operation on page 7-4. (DTMF) Tones must be paired to the Bluetooth system and then connected to the 4. After the call has been placed, The in-vehicle Bluetooth system can vehicle before it can be used. See turn or press the MENU/SEL send numbers during a call. This is your cell phone manufacturer's user knob and choose Merge Calls. used when calling a menu-driven phone system. guide for Bluetooth functions before 5. To add more callers to the pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth conference call, repeat Steps 1– 1. Turn or press the MENU/SEL phone is not connected, calls will be 4. The number of callers that knob and select Enter Number. made using OnStar Hands-Free can be added is limited by your 2. Enter the character sequence. Calling, if available. See Operation wireless service carrier. See “Entering a Character on page 7-4. Sequence” in Operation on page 7-4. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (23,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Pairing Information Pairing a Phone vehicle. The system responds with “
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Deleting a Paired Phone 2. Say “Bluetooth.” Delete: This command is used to delete individual name tags. If the phone name you want to 3. Say “Change phone.” delete is unknown, see Listing All Delete All Name Tags: This “ . If another cell phone is Paired and Connected Phones.” found, the response will be command deletes all stored name tags in the Hands-Free Calling “
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To hear all of the numbers Using the “Delete All Name Tags” Making a Call recognized by the system, say Command Calls can be made using the Verify at any time. “ ” This command deletes all stored following commands. name tags in the Hands Free 1. Press b / g. The system Dial or Call: The dial or call Calling Directory and the responds “Ready,” followed by command can be used Destinations Directory. a tone. interchangeably to dial a phone 2. Say “Digit Store.” To delete all name tags: number or a stored name tag. 3. Say each digit, one at a time, 1. Press b / g. The system Digit Dial: This command allows a that you want to store. After responds “Ready,” followed by phone number to be dialed by each digit is entered, the system a tone. entering the digits one at a time. repeats back the digit it heard 2. Say “Delete all name tags.” Re-dial: This command is used to followed by a tone. After the last dial the last number used on the cell digit has been entered, say Listing Stored Numbers phone. Store, and then follow the “ ” The list command will list all stored directions given by the system to Using the “Dial” or “Call” numbers and name tags. save a name tag for this number. Command Using the “List” Command Using the “Delete” Command 1. Press b / g. The system 1. Press / . The system responds “Ready,” followed by 1. Press / . The system b g b g responds Ready, followed by a tone. responds Ready, followed by “ ” “ ” a tone. a tone. 2. Say “Dial” or “Call.” 2. Say “Directory.” 3. Say the entire number without 2. Say “Delete.” 3. Say Hands Free Calling. pausing or say the name tag. 3. Say the name tag you want to “ ” delete. 4. Say “List.” Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio speakers. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (26,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Calling 911 Emergency 2. Say “Digit Dial.” Receiving a Call 1. Press b / g. The system 3. Say each digit, one at a time, When an incoming call is received, responds “Ready,” followed by that you want to dial. After each the audio system mutes and a ring a tone. digit is entered, the system tone is heard in the vehicle. repeats back the digit it heard 2. Say “Dial” or “Call.” followed by a tone. After the last . Press b / g to answer the call. digit has been entered, 3. Say “911.” . Press $ / i to ignore a call. say “Dial.” 4. Say “Dial” or “Call.” Once connected, the person called Call Waiting Using the Digit Dial Command “ ” will be heard through the audio Call waiting must be supported on The digit dial command allows a speakers. the cell phone and enabled by the phone number to be dialed by Using the Re-dial Command wireless service carrier. entering the digits one at a time. “ ” After each digit is entered, the 1. Press b / g. The system . Press b / g to answer an system repeats back the digit it responds “Ready,” followed by incoming call when another call heard followed by a tone. a tone. is active. The original call is placed on hold. If an unwanted number is 2. After the tone, say “Re-dial.” The recognized by the system, say system dials the last number . Press b / g again to return to “Clear” at any time to clear the last called from the connected cell the original call. number. phone. . To ignore the incoming call, no To hear all of the numbers Once connected, the person called action is required. recognized by the system, say will be heard through the audio . “Verify” at any time. speakers. Press $ / i to disconnect the current call and switch to the call 1. Press b / g. The system on hold. responds “Ready,” followed by a tone. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (27,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Three-Way Calling To cancel mute, press b / g , and does not transfer to the vehicle, use the audio transfer feature on the cell Three-way calling must be then say “Un-mute Call.” phone. See your cell phone supported on the cell phone and Transferring a Call manufacturer's user guide for more enabled by the wireless service information. carrier. Audio can be transferred between the Bluetooth system and the cell Voice Pass-Thru 1. While on a call, press b / g. phone. Voice pass-thru allows access to the 2. Say “Three-way call.” The cell phone must be paired and voice recognition commands on the 3. Use the dial or call command to connected with the Bluetooth cell phone. See your cell phone dial the number of the third party system before a call can be manufacturer's user guide to see if to be called. transferred. The connection process the cell phone supports this feature. can take up to two minutes after the 4. Once the call is connected, ignition is turned to ON/RUN. To access contacts stored in the cell press b / g to link all callers phone: together. To Transfer Audio from the Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone 1. Press b / g. The system Ending a Call responds “Ready,” followed by During a call with the audio in the a tone. Press $ / i to end a call. vehicle: 2. Say “Bluetooth.” This command Muting a Call 1. Press b / g. can be skipped. During a call, all sounds from inside 2. Say “Transfer Call.” 3. Say “Voice.” The system the vehicle can be muted so that the To Transfer Audio to the Bluetooth responds “OK, accessing person on the other end of the call System from a Cell Phone
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Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Clearing the System Trademarks and (DTMF) Tones Unless information is deleted out of License Agreements The Bluetooth system can send the in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it ® numbers and the numbers stored as will be retained indefinitely. This The Bluetooth word mark and ® name tags during a call. You can includes all saved name tags in the logos are owned by the Bluetooth use this feature when calling a phone book and phone pairing SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks menu-driven phone system. information. For information on how by General Motors is under license. Account numbers can also be to delete this information, see the Other trademarks and trade names stored for use. previous sections on “Deleting a are those of their respective owners. Paired Phone” and “Deleting Sending a Number or Name Tag Name Tags.” During a Call 1. Press b / g. The system responds “Ready,” followed by a tone. 2. Say Dial. “ ” Manufactured under license under 3. Say the number or name tag U.S. Patent #'s: 5,451,942; to send. 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks and DTS Digital Surround and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS Inc. All Rights Reserved. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (29,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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*Canada — Some deterioration of service may occur in extreme northern latitudes. This is beyond the control of SiriusXM® Satellite Radio. Explicit Language Notice — Channels with frequent explicit language are indicated with an “XL” Manufactured under license from Fees and Taxes — Subscription fee, preceding the channel name. Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the taxes, one time activation fee, and Channel blocking is available for double-D symbol are trademarks of other fees may apply. Subscription SiriusXM Satellite Radio receivers Dolby Laboratories. fee is consumer only. All fees and by notifying SiriusXM at: programming subject to change. Subscriptions subject to Customer . USA Customers — See Agreement available at www.siriusxm.com or call www.siriusxm.com. XM® service 1-866-635-2349. only available in the 48 contiguous . Canadian Customers — See United States and Canada*. www.xmradio.ca or call 1-877-209-0079. “Made for iPod and iPhone” means It is prohibited to copy, decompile, that an electronic accessory has disassemble, reverse engineer, been designed to connect hack, manipulate, or otherwise specifically to iPod and has been make available any technology or certified by the developer to meet software incorporated in receivers Apple performance standards. compatible with the SiriusXM® iPod is a trademark of Apple Satellite Radio System or that Computer, Inc., registered in the support the SiriusXM website, the U.S. and other countries. Online Service or any of its content. Furthermore, the AMBER voice Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (30,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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compression software included in trademarks of Gracenote in the this product is protected by United States and/or other intellectual property rights including countries. patent rights, copyrights, and trade If you require more information secrets of Digital Voice regarding the use of the Gracenote Systems, Inc. Service, visit: www.gracenote.com/ General Requirements: Music and video recognition corporate. 1. A License Agreement from technology and related data are For the data provided by ® SiriusXM® is required for any provided by Gracenote . Gracenote Gracenote® Music Recognition product that incorporates is the industry standard in music Service, the content is not SiriusXM Technology and/or for recognition technology and related necessarily guaranteed 100%. content delivery. For more use of any of the SiriusXM Regarding the use of Gracenote marks to be manufactured, information, visit www.gracenote.com. Music Recognition Service, when distributed or marketed in the this product is used, it is necessary SiriusXM Service Area. CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, and music to agree to the following articles. and video-related data from 2. For products to be distributed, ® marketed and/or sold in Canada, Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000 to Gracenote End User License a separate agreement is present Gracenote. One or more This application or device contains required with Canadian Satellite patents owned by Gracenote apply software from Gracenote, Inc. of Radio Inc. (operating as XM to this product and service. See the Emeryville, California (“Gracenote”). Canada). Gracenote website for a The software from Gracenote (the non-exhaustive list of applicable “Gracenote Software”) enables this Gracenote patents. Gracenote and application to perform disc and/or CDDB, MusicID, Media VOCS, the file identification and obtain Gracenote logo and logotype, and music-related information, including the “Powered by Gracenote” logo name, artist, track, and title are either registered trademarks or information (“Gracenote Data”) from Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (31,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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7-32 Infotainment System
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Climate Controls 8-1
Climate Control 6. Driver and Passenger Heated Climate Controls Seats (If Equipped) Systems 7. Rear Window Defogger Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, defrosting, and 8. Defog Climate Control Systems ...... 8-1 ventilation for the vehicle can be Automatic Climate Control controlled with these systems. 9. Defrost System ...... 8-3 Vehicles without Air Conditioning Vehicles with Air Conditioning Air Vents Air Vents ...... 8-6 Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...... 8-7 Service ...... 8-7
1. Temperature Control 1. Temperature Control 2. Bi-level Air Mode 2. Bi-level Air Mode 3. Floor Air Mode 3. Floor Air Mode 4. Vent Air Mode 4. Vent Air Mode 5. Fan Control 5. Fan Control Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
8-2 Climate Controls
6. Driver and Passenger Heated W (Defog): Clears the windows of It helps to quickly cool the air inside Seats (If Equipped) fog or moisture. Air is directed to the the vehicle and reduce the entry of 7. Rear Window Defogger windshield and floor outlets. outside air and odors. 8. Recirculation 0 (Defrost): Clears the To improve fuel efficiency and to windshield of fog or frost more cool the vehicle faster, recirculation 9. Defog quickly. Air is directed to the may be automatically selected in 10. Air Conditioning windshield and side window outlets. warm weather. The recirculation light will not come on. Press to 11. Defrost For best results, clear all snow and h ice from the windshield before select recirculation; press it again to (Fan Control): Turn to increase 9 defrosting. select outside air. or decrease the fan speed. Do not drive the vehicle until all Rear Window Defogger Temperature Control: Turn to windows are clear. increase or decrease the 1 (Rear Defogger): Press to turn temperature. Air Conditioning the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light on the button Air Delivery Mode Control: To # (Air Conditioning, If comes on to show that the rear change the current mode, press one Equipped): Press to turn the air window defogger is on. of the following: conditioning on or off. If the fan is turned off or the outside The defogger only works when the F (Vent): Air is directed to the ignition is in ON/RUN. The defogger instrument panel outlets. temperature falls below freezing, the air conditioning compressor will turns off if the ignition is in the ACC/ * (Bi-level): Air is directed to the not work. ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF instrument panel outlets and the position. floor outlets. h (Recirculation, If Equipped): Press to turn on the recirculation. Do not drive the vehicle until all 7 (Floor): Air is directed to the An indicator light comes on. Air is windows are clear. floor outlets. recirculated inside the vehicle. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
Climate Controls 8-3
If equipped with heated outside Automatic Climate 7. Power rearview mirrors, they turn on when 8. Recirculation the rear window defogger button is Control System on and help to clear fog or frost from If equipped, the heating, cooling, 9. MODE (Air Delivery Mode) the surface of the mirrors. See and ventilation for the vehicle can 10. Air Conditioning Heated Mirrors on page 2-19. be controlled with this system. Automatic Operation { Caution The system automatically controls the fan speed, air delivery, air Do not use a razor blade or sharp conditioning, and recirculation in object to clear the inside rear order to heat or cool the vehicle to window. Do not adhere anything the desired temperature. to the defogger grid lines in the When the indicator light is on, the rear glass. These actions may system is in full automatic operation. damage the rear defogger. If the air delivery mode or fan Repairs would not be covered by setting is manually adjusted, the the vehicle warranty. auto indicator turns off and displays will show the selected settings. Heated Seats (If Equipped): Press 1. Temperature Control To place the system in automatic to turn the heated seats on or off. mode do the following: See Heated Front Seats on 2. Rear Window Defogger 1. Press AUTO. page 3-5 3. AUTO (Automatic Operation) 2. Set the temperature. Allow the 4. Defrost system time to stabilize. Then 5. Fan Control adjust the temperature as needed for best comfort. 6. Driver and Passenger Heated Seats Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
8-4 Climate Controls
To improve fuel efficiency and to operation is canceled and manual the outside temperature falls below cool the vehicle faster, recirculation mode is initiated. Press AUTO to freezing, the air conditioning may be automatically selected in return to automatic operation. compressor will not run. warm weather. The recirculation To change the current mode, select Press AUTO to return to automatic light will not come on. Press h to one of the following: operation and the air conditioner select recirculation; press it again to Y runs as needed. When the indicator select outside air. (Vent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. light is on, the air conditioner runs English units can be changed to \ automatically to cool the air inside metric units through the Driver (Bi-level): Air is divided the vehicle or to dry the air needed between the instrument panel Information Center (DIC). See to defog the windshield faster. outlets and the floor outlets. Driver Information Center (DIC) on h (Recirculation): Press to turn page 5-23. C (Tri-Level): Air is divided on recirculation. An indicator light between the windshield, instrument Manual Operation comes on. Air is recirculated to panel, and floor outlets. quickly cool the inside of the vehicle O (Power): Press to turn the [ (Floor): Air is directed to the and reduce the entry of outside air climate control system on or off. floor outlets. and odors. Fan Control: Turn the knob - (Defog): Clears the windows of Automatic Air Recirculation: clockwise or counterclockwise to fog or moisture. Air is directed to the When the AUTO indicator light is increase or decrease the fan speed. windshield and floor outlets. on, the air is automatically The selected fan speed is indicated recirculated as needed to help by a number on the display screen. 0 (Defrost): Clears the quickly cool the inside of the Press AUTO to return to automatic windshield of fog or frost more vehicle. operation. quickly. Air is directed to the windshield. Auto Defog: The climate control MODE (Air Delivery Mode): Press system may have a sensor to to change the direction of the # (Air Conditioning): Press to automatically detect high humidity airflow. The current mode appears turn the automatic air conditioning inside the vehicle. When high in the display screen. Automatic on or off. If the fan is turned off or humidity is detected, the climate Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
Climate Controls 8-5
control system may adjust to when the interior temperature is cold Heated Seats (If Equipped): Press outside air supply and turn on the and the outside temperature is to turn the heated seats on or off. air conditioner. If the climate control about 5°C (40°F) and below. The See Heated Front Seats on system does not detect possible auto rear defogger turns off page 3-5. window fogging, it returns to normal automatically. At higher speeds, the Remote Start Climate Control operation. To turn Auto Defog off or rear window defogger may stay on Operation: If the vehicle is on, see “Climate and Air Quality” continuously. equipped with the remote vehicle under Vehicle Personalization on If equipped with heated outside start feature, the climate control page 5-36. rearview mirrors, they turn on when system may run when the vehicle is Rear Window Defogger the rear window defogger button is started remotely. The system uses on and help to clear fog or frost from the driver’s previous settings to heat = (Rear Window Defogger): the surface of the mirrors. See or cool the inside of the vehicle. The Press to turn the rear window Heated Mirrors on page 2-19. rear defog may come on during defogger on or off. An indicator light remote start based on cold ambient on the button comes on to show that { Caution conditions. The rear defog indicator the rear window defogger is on. light does not come on during a The defogger only works when the Do not try to clear frost or other remote start. If the vehicle has front ignition is in ON/RUN. The defogger material from the inside of the heated seats, they may come on turns off if the ignition is in the ACC/ front windshield and rear window during a remote start. The heated ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF with a razor blade or anything seat indicator lights do not come on position. else that is sharp. This may during a remote start. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2-9 and The rear window defogger can be damage the rear window Heated Front Seats on page 3-5. set to automatic operation. See defogger grid and affect the “Climate and Air Quality” under radio's ability to pick up stations Sensors Vehicle Personalization on clearly. The repairs would not be page 5-36. When Auto Rear Defog covered by the vehicle warranty. The solar sensor, on top of the is selected, the rear window instrument panel near the defogger turns on automatically windshield, monitors the solar heat. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
8-6 Climate Controls
The climate control system uses the Air Vents Additional air vents are located sensor information to adjust the beneath the windshield, driver and temperature, fan speed, Adjustable air vents are in the passenger side door windows, and recirculation, and air delivery mode center and on the side of the in the footwells. These are fixed and for best comfort. instrument panel. cannot be adjusted. If the sensor is covered, the Operation Tips automatic climate control system . may not work properly. Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from air inlets at the base of the windshield that could block the flow of air into the vehicle. . Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of the vehicle more effectively. . Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors can adversely affect Move the slats (1) to change the the performance of the system. direction of the airflow. Check with your dealer before Use the thumbwheels (2) near the adding equipment to the outside air vents to open or close off the of the vehicle. airflow. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
Climate Controls 8-7
Maintenance Service During service, all refrigerants should be reclaimed with proper All vehicles have a label underhood equipment. Venting refrigerants Passenger Compartment that identifies the refrigerant used in directly to the atmosphere is harmful Air Filter the vehicle. The refrigerant system to the environment and may also should only be serviced by trained create unsafe conditions based on The filter reduces dust, pollen, and and certified technicians. The air inhalation, combustion, frostbite, other airborne irritants from outside conditioning evaporator should or other health-based concerns. air that is pulled into the vehicle. never be repaired or replaced by The filter should be replaced as part one from a salvage vehicle. of routine scheduled maintenance. It should only be replaced by a new See Maintenance Schedule on evaporator to ensure proper and page 11-2. safe operation. See your dealer regarding replacement of the filter. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
8-8 Climate Controls
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Driving and Operating 9-1
Retained Accessory Ride Control Systems Driving and Power (RAP) ...... 9-23 Traction Control/Electronic Operating Shifting Into Park ...... 9-23 Stability Control ...... 9-41 Shifting out of Park ...... 9-24 Parking ...... 9-25 Cruise Control Driving Information Parking over Things Cruise Control ...... 9-43 Distracted Driving ...... 9-2 That Burn ...... 9-25 Driver Assistance Systems Defensive Driving ...... 9-3 Engine Exhaust Parking Assist ...... 9-45 Drunk Driving ...... 9-3 Engine Exhaust ...... 9-26 Side Blind Zone Control of a Vehicle ...... 9-3 Diesel Particulate Filter ...... 9-26 Alert (SBZA) ...... 9-47 Braking ...... 9-3 Diesel Exhaust Fluid ...... 9-27 Rear Vision Steering ...... 9-4 Running the Vehicle While Camera (RVC) ...... 9-48 Off-Road Recovery ...... 9-4 Parked ...... 9-32 Loss of Control ...... 9-5 Fuel Driving on Wet Roads ...... 9-5 Automatic Transmission Fuel (Gasoline) ...... 9-51 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 9-6 Automatic Transmission . . . . . 9-33 California Fuel Winter Driving ...... 9-7 Manual Mode ...... 9-35 Requirements ...... 9-52 If the Vehicle Is Stuck ...... 9-8 Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-52 Vehicle Load Limits ...... 9-9 Manual Transmission Fuel Additives (Gasoline) . . . . 9-52 Manual Transmission ...... 9-37 Fuel for Diesel Engines ...... 9-53 Starting and Operating What Fuel to Use in Canada New Vehicle Break-In ...... 9-14 Brakes (Diesel) ...... 9-58 Ignition Positions (Keyless Antilock Brake Cold Weather Operation Access) ...... 9-14 System (ABS) ...... 9-38 (Diesel) ...... 9-59 Ignition Positions (Key Parking Brake ...... 9-39 Water in Fuel (Diesel) ...... 9-60 Access) ...... 9-16 Brake Assist ...... 9-40 Starting the Engine ...... 9-18 Engine Heater ...... 9-21 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
9-2 Driving and Operating
Running Out of Fuel Driving Information . Designate a front seat (Diesel) ...... 9-60 passenger to handle potential distractions. Filling the Tank ...... 9-60 Distracted Driving Filling a Portable Fuel . Become familiar with vehicle Container ...... 9-62 Distraction comes in many forms features before driving, such as Trailer Towing and can take your focus from the programming favorite radio task of driving. Exercise good General Towing stations and adjusting climate judgment and do not let other Information ...... 9-62 control and seat settings. Driving Characteristics and activities divert your attention away Program all trip information into Towing Tips ...... 9-62 from the road. Many local any navigation device prior to Trailer Towing (Fuel Economy governments have enacted laws driving. regarding driver distraction. Become Model or Diesel Engine) . . . . 9-66 . Wait until the vehicle is parked familiar with the local laws in Trailer Towing (Except Fuel to retrieve items that have fallen your area. Economy Model or Diesel to the floor. Engine) ...... 9-66 To avoid distracted driving, always . Stop or park the vehicle to tend Towing Equipment ...... 9-67 keep your eyes on the road, hands to children. on the wheel, and mind on the drive. Conversions and Add-Ons . Keep pets in an appropriate . Do not use a phone in Add-On Electrical carrier or restraint. Equipment ...... 9-68 demanding driving situations. Use a hands-free method to . Avoid stressful conversations place or receive necessary while driving, whether with a phone calls. passenger or on a cell phone. . Watch the road. Do not read, take notes, or look up information on phones or other electronic devices. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
Driving and Operating 9-3
. Allow enough following distance Control of a Vehicle { Warning between you and the driver in front of you. Braking, steering, and accelerating Taking your eyes off the road too are important factors in helping to . Focus on the task of driving. long or too often could cause a control a vehicle while driving. crash resulting in injury or death. Drunk Driving Focus your attention on driving. Braking Death and injury associated with Braking action involves perception drinking and driving is a global Refer to the infotainment section for time and reaction time. Deciding to tragedy. more information on using that push the brake pedal is perception system and the navigation system, time. Actually doing it is if equipped, including pairing and { Warning reaction time. using a cell phone. Drinking and then driving is very Average driver reaction time is Defensive Driving dangerous. Your reflexes, about three-quarters of a second. In perceptions, attentiveness, and that time, a vehicle moving at Defensive driving means “always judgment can be affected by even 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m expect the unexpected.” The first a small amount of alcohol. You (66 ft), which could be a lot of distance in an emergency. step in driving defensively is to wear can have a serious — or even the safety belt. See Safety Belts on fatal — collision if you drive after Helpful braking tips to keep in mind page 3-8. drinking. include: . Assume that other road users Do not drink and drive or ride with . Keep enough distance between (pedestrians, bicyclists, and a driver who has been drinking. you and the vehicle in front other drivers) are going to be Ride home in a cab; or if you are of you. careless and make mistakes. Anticipate what they might do with a group, designate a driver . Avoid needless heavy braking. who will not drink. and be ready. . Keep pace with traffic. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
9-4 Driving and Operating
If the engine ever stops while the If the steering wheel is turned until it Steering in Emergencies vehicle is being driven, brake reaches the end of its travel, and is . There are some situations when normally but do not pump the held in that position for an extended steering around a problem may brakes. Doing so could make the period of time, power steering assist be more effective than braking. pedal harder to push down. If the may be reduced. . Holding both sides of the engine stops, there will be some If the steering assist is used for an steering wheel allows you to turn power brake assist but it will be extended period of time, power 180 degrees without removing used when the brake is applied. assist may be reduced. Once the power assist is used up, it a hand. Normal use of the power steering can take longer to stop and the . Antilock Brake System (ABS) assist should return when the brake pedal will be harder to push. allows steering while braking. system cools down. Steering See specific vehicle steering Off-Road Recovery messages under Vehicle Messages Electric Power Steering on page 5-27. The vehicle has electric power steering, it does not have power Curve Tips steering fluid. Regular maintenance . Take curves at a reasonable is not required. speed. If power steering assist is lost due . Reduce speed before entering a to a system malfunction, the vehicle curve. can be steered, but may require . Maintain a reasonable steady increased effort. See your dealer if speed through the curve. there is a problem. . Wait until the vehicle is out of the curve before accelerating gently into the straightaway. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
Driving and Operating 9-5
The vehicle's right wheels can drop . Steering or Cornering Skid — material on the road. Learn to off the edge of a road onto the too much speed or steering in a recognize warning clues — such shoulder while driving. Follow curve causes tires to slip and as enough water, ice, or packed these tips: lose cornering force. snow on the road to make a 1. Ease off the accelerator and . Acceleration Skid — too much mirrored surface — and slow then, if there is nothing in the throttle causes the driving down when you have any doubt. way, steer the vehicle so that it wheels to spin. . Try to avoid sudden steering, straddles the edge of the Defensive drivers avoid most skids acceleration, or braking, pavement. by taking reasonable care suited to including reducing vehicle speed 2. Turn the steering wheel about existing conditions, and by not by shifting to a lower gear. Any one-eighth of a turn, until the overdriving those conditions. But sudden changes could cause right front tire contacts the skids are always possible. the tires to slide. pavement edge. If the vehicle starts to slide, follow Remember: Antilock brakes help 3. Turn the steering wheel to go these suggestions: avoid only the braking skid. straight down the roadway. . Ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and steer the Driving on Wet Roads Loss of Control way you want the vehicle to go. Rain and wet roads can reduce The vehicle may straighten out. vehicle traction and affect your Skidding Be ready for a second skid if it ability to stop and accelerate. There are three types of skids that occurs. Always drive slower in these types correspond to the vehicle's three . Slow down and adjust your of driving conditions and avoid control systems: driving according to weather driving through large puddles and deep‐standing or flowing water. . Braking Skid — wheels are not conditions. Stopping distance rolling. can be longer and vehicle control can be affected when traction is reduced by water, snow, ice, gravel, or other Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
9-6 Driving and Operating
Hydroplaning . Turn off cruise control. { Warning Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water Hill and Mountain Roads Wet brakes can cause crashes. can build up under the vehicle's They might not work as well in a tires so they actually ride on the Driving on steep hills or through quick stop and could cause water. This can happen if the road is mountains is different than driving pulling to one side. You could wet enough and you are going fast on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for lose control of the vehicle. enough. When the vehicle is driving in these conditions include: hydroplaning, it has little or no . After driving through a large Keep the vehicle serviced and in contact with the road. good shape. puddle of water or a car/vehicle wash, lightly apply the brake There is no hard and fast rule about . Check all fluid levels and brakes, hydroplaning. The best advice is to pedal until the brakes work tires, cooling system, and slow down when the road is wet. normally. transmission. Flowing or rushing water creates Other Rainy Weather Tips . Shift to a lower gear when going strong forces. Driving through Besides slowing down, other wet down steep or long hills. flowing water could cause the weather driving tips include: { Warning vehicle to be carried away. If this . Allow extra following distance. happens, you and other vehicle occupants could drown. Do not . Pass with caution. Using the brakes to slow the vehicle on a long downhill slope ignore police warnings and be . Keep windshield wiping very cautious about trying to drive equipment in good shape. can cause brake overheating, can through flowing water. reduce brake performance, and . Keep the windshield washer fluid could result in a loss of braking. reservoir filled. Shift the transmission to a lower . Have good tires with proper gear to let the engine assist the tread depth. See Tires on brakes on a steep downhill slope. page 10-43. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
Driving and Operating 9-7
Winter Driving apply the brakes sooner than when { Warning on dry pavement. See Antilock Driving on Snow or Ice Brake System (ABS) on page 9-38. Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) or with the ignition off is Drive carefully when there is snow Allow greater following distance on dangerous. This can cause or ice between the tires and the any slippery road and watch for overheating of the brakes and road, creating less traction or grip. slippery spots. Icy patches can loss of steering. Always have the Wet ice can occur at about 0°C (32° occur on otherwise clear roads in F) when freezing rain begins to fall, engine running and the vehicle shaded areas. The surface of a resulting in even less traction. Avoid curve or an overpass can remain icy in gear. driving on wet ice or in freezing rain when the surrounding roads are until roads can be treated with salt clear. Avoid sudden steering . Stay in your own lane. Do not or sand. maneuvers and braking while swing wide or cut across the Drive with caution, whatever the on ice. center of the road. Drive at condition. Accelerate gently so Turn off cruise control on slippery speeds that let you stay in your traction is not lost. Accelerating too surfaces. own lane. quickly causes the wheels to spin . Be alert on top of hills; and makes the surface under the Blizzard Conditions something could be in your lane tires slick, so there is even less Being stuck in snow can be a (stalled car, accident). traction. serious situation. Stay with the . Pay attention to special road Traction Control should be turned vehicle unless there is help nearby. signs (falling rocks area, winding on. See Traction Control/Electronic If possible, use Roadside roads, long grades, passing or Stability Control on page 9-41. Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13-5. no-passing zones) and take The Antilock Brake System (ABS) appropriate action. To get help and keep everyone in improves vehicle stability during the vehicle safe: hard stops on slippery roads, but . Turn on the hazard warning flashers. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
9-8 Driving and Operating
. Tie a red cloth to an outside If it takes some time for help to mirror. Warning (Continued) arrive, now and then when you run the engine, push the accelerator . { Warning Fully open the air outlets on pedal slightly so the engine runs or under the instrument faster than the idle speed. This Snow can trap engine exhaust panel. keeps the battery charged to restart under the vehicle. This may . Adjust the climate control the vehicle and to signal for help cause exhaust gases to get system to a setting that with the headlamps. Do this as little inside. Engine exhaust contains circulates the air inside the as possible to save fuel. carbon monoxide (CO) which vehicle and set the fan speed cannot be seen or smelled. It can to the highest setting. See If the Vehicle Is Stuck cause unconsciousness and even “Climate Control Systems.” Slowly and cautiously spin the death. For more information about wheels to free the vehicle when If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: carbon monoxide, see Engine stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. Exhaust on page 9-26. . Clear away snow from around If stuck too severely for the traction the base of your vehicle, system to free the vehicle, turn the especially any that is blocking To save fuel, run the engine for only traction system off and use the the exhaust pipe. short periods as needed to warm rocking method. See Traction the vehicle and then shut the engine Control/Electronic Stability Control . Check again from time to off and close the window most of on page 9-41. time to be sure snow does the way to save heat. Repeat this not collect there. until help arrives but only when you { Warning . Open a window about 5 cm feel really uncomfortable from the (2 in) on the side of the cold. Moving about to keep warm If the vehicle's tires spin at high vehicle that is away from the also helps. speed, they can explode, and you wind to bring in fresh air. or others could be injured. The (Continued) (Continued) Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
Driving and Operating 9-9
the vehicle out after a few tries, it Warning (Continued) might need to be towed out. If the Warning (Continued) vehicle does need to be towed out, vehicle can overheat, causing an see Towing the Vehicle on (GVWR), or either the engine compartment fire or other page 10-85. maximum front or rear Gross damage. Spin the wheels as little Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). as possible and avoid going Vehicle Load Limits This can cause systems to above 56 km/h (35 mph). break and change the way the It is very important to know how vehicle handles. This could much weight the vehicle can Rocking the Vehicle to Get cause loss of control and a carry. This weight is called the it Out crash. Overloading can also vehicle capacity weight and shorten the life of the vehicle. Turn the steering wheel left and includes the weight of all right to clear the area around the occupants, cargo, and all front wheels. Turn off any traction nonfactory-installed options. system. Shift back and forth Two labels on the vehicle show between R (Reverse) and a low forward gear, spinning the wheels how much weight it may as little as possible. To prevent properly carry: the Tire and transmission wear, wait until the Loading Information label and wheels stop spinning before shifting the Certification label. gears. Release the accelerator pedal while shifting, and press { Warning lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear. Do not load the vehicle any Slowly spinning the wheels in the heavier than the Gross forward and reverse directions Vehicle Weight Rating causes a rocking motion that could free the vehicle. If that does not get (Continued) Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (10,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
9-10 Driving and Operating
Tire and Loading Information positions (1), and the maximum “Steps for Determining Correct Label vehicle capacity weight (2) in Load Limit– kilograms and pounds. 1. Locate the statement "The The Tire and Loading combined weight of Information label also shows the occupants and cargo should tire size of the original never exceed XXX kg or equipment tires (3) and the XXX lbs." on your vehicle’s recommended cold tire inflation placard. pressures (4). For more 2. Determine the combined information on tires and inflation weight of the driver and see Tires on page 10-43 and passengers that will be riding Tire Pressure on page 10-51. in your vehicle. There is also important loading 3. Subtract the combined Label Example information on the Certification weight of the driver and label. It tells you the Gross A vehicle-specific Tire and passengers from XXX kg or Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Loading Information label is XXX lbs. attached to the vehicle center and the Gross Axle Weight pillar (B-pillar). With the driver Rating (GAWR) for the front and door open, you will find the label rear axle; see “Certification attached below the door lock Label” later in this section. post. The Tire and Loading Information label shows the number of occupant seating Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (11,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
Driving and Operating 9-11
4. The resulting figure equals reduces the available cargo the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity of and luggage load capacity. your vehicle.” For example, if the "XXX" See Trailer Towing (Fuel amount equals 1400 lbs. and Economy Model or Diesel there will be five 150 lb Engine) on page 9-66 or Trailer passengers in your vehicle, Towing (Except Fuel Economy the amount of available cargo Model or Diesel Engine) on and luggage load capacity is page 9-66 for important 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 x 150) information on towing a trailer, = 650 lbs.) towing safety rules, and 5. Determine the combined trailering tips. Example 1 weight of luggage and cargo 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight being loaded on the vehicle. for Example 1 = 453 kg That weight may not safely (1,000 lbs). exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity 2. Subtract Occupant Weight calculated in Step 4. @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = 136 kg (300 lbs). 6. If your vehicle will be towing 3. Available Occupant and a trailer, load from your trailer Cargo Weight = 317 kg will be transferred to your (700 lbs). vehicle. Consult this manual to determine how this Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (12,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight. Certification Label
Example 2 Example 3
1. Vehicle Capacity Weight 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = 453 kg for Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs). 2. Subtract Occupant Weight 2. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = @ 91 kg (200 lbs) × 5 = Label Example 340 kg (750 lbs). 453 kg (1,000 lbs). A vehicle-specific Certification 3. Available Cargo Weight = 3. Available Cargo Weight = label, found on the vehicle 113 kg (250 lbs). 0 kg (0 lbs). center pillar (B-pillar), tells you Refer to the vehicle's Tire and the gross weight capacity of the Loading Information label for vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle specific information about the Weight Rating (GVWR). The vehicle's capacity weight and GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel, Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (13,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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and cargo. Never exceed the If you put things inside the Warning (Continued) GVWR for the vehicle, or the vehicle — like suitcases, tools, Gross Axle Weight Rating packages, or anything else — . Never stack heavier (GAWR) for either the front or they will go as fast as the things, like suitcases, rear axle. vehicle goes. If you have to stop inside the vehicle so that And, if you do have a heavy or turn quickly, or if there is a some of them are above load, you should spread it out. crash, they will keep going. the tops of the seats. See “Steps for Determining { Warning . Do not leave an Correct Load Limit” earlier in this unsecured child restraint section. Things inside the vehicle can in the vehicle. strike and injure people in a { Warning . Secure loose items in the sudden stop or turn, or in a vehicle. Do not load the vehicle any crash. . Do not leave a seat folded . heavier than the Gross Put things in the cargo down unless needed. Vehicle Weight Rating area of the vehicle. In the (GVWR), or either the cargo area, put them as maximum front or rear Gross far forward as possible. Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Try to spread the weight This can cause systems to evenly. break and change the way the (Continued) vehicle handles. This could cause loss of control and a crash. Overloading can also shorten the life of the vehicle. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (14,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Starting and The transmitter must be in the Caution (Continued) vehicle for the system to operate. Operating If the pushbutton start is not breaking-in guideline every working, the vehicle may be near a New Vehicle Break-In time you get new brake strong radio antenna signal causing linings. interference to the Keyless Access system. See Remote Keyless Entry { Caution Following break-in, engine speed and load can be gradually (RKE) System Operation on The vehicle does not need an increased. page 2-3. elaborate break-in. But it will To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle perform better in the long run if Ignition Positions must be in ACC/ACCESSORY or you follow these guidelines: ON/RUN and the brake pedal must (Keyless Access) be applied. . Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, Stopping the Engine/OFF (No for the first 805 km (500 mi). Indicator Lights): When the Do not make full-throttle vehicle is stopped, press the starts. Avoid downshifting to ENGINE START/STOP button once brake or slow the vehicle. to turn the engine off. . Avoid making hard stops for If the vehicle is in P (Park), the the first 322 km (200 mi) or The vehicle may be equipped with ignition will turn off, and Retained so. During this time the new an electronic keyless ignition with Accessory Power (RAP) will remain brake linings are not yet pushbutton start. active. See Retained Accessory broken in. Hard stops with Power (RAP) on page 9-23. new linings can mean Pressing the button cycles it through three modes: ACC/ACCESSORY, If the vehicle is not in P (Park), the premature wear and earlier ignition will return to ACC/ replacement. Follow this ON/RUN/START, and Stopping the Engine/OFF. ACCESSORY and the Driver (Continued) Information Center (DIC) will display Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (15,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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the message SHIFT TO PARK in 3. Come to a complete stop. Shift With the ignition off, pressing the the Driver Information Center (DIC). to P (Park) with an automatic button one time without the brake See Transmission Messages on transmission, or Neutral with a pedal applied will place the ignition page 5-34. When the vehicle is manual transmission. Turn the system in ACC/ACCESSORY. shifted into P (Park), the ignition ignition to LOCK/OFF. The ignition will switch from ACC/ system will switch to OFF. 4. Set the parking brake. See ACCESSORY to OFF after Do not turn the engine off when the Parking Brake on page 9-39. five minutes to prevent battery vehicle is moving. This will cause a rundown. loss of power assist in the brake { Warning ON/RUN/START (Green Indicator and steering systems and disable Light): This mode is for driving and the airbags. Turning off the vehicle while starting. With the ignition off, and If the vehicle must be shut off in an moving may cause loss of power the brake pedal applied, pressing emergency: assist in the brake and steering the button once will place the systems and disable the airbags. ignition system in ON/RUN/START. 1. Brake using a firm and steady While driving, only shut the pressure. Do not pump the Once engine cranking begins, vehicle off in an emergency. brakes repeatedly. This may release the button. Engine cranking deplete power assist, requiring will continue until the engine starts. increased brake pedal force. If the vehicle cannot be pulled over, See Starting the Engine on and must be shut off while driving, page 9-18. The ignition will then 2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). remain in ON/RUN. This can be done while the press and hold the ENGINE START/ vehicle is moving. After shifting STOP button for longer than Service Only Mode to N (Neutral), firmly apply the two seconds, or press twice in five seconds. This power mode is available for brakes and steer the vehicle to a service and diagnostics, and to safe location. ACC/ACCESSORY (Amber verify the proper operation of the Indicator Light): This mode allows malfunction indicator lamp as may you to use some electrical be required for emission inspection accessories when the engine is off. purposes. With the vehicle off, and Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (16,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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the brake pedal not applied, The ignition switch has four different This is the only position from which pressing and holding the button for positions. the key can be removed. This locks more than five seconds will place the ignition and automatic the vehicle in Service Only Mode. { Caution transmission. The steering wheel The instruments and audio systems may also lock, if equipped. will operate as they do in ON/RUN, Using a tool to force the key to Do not turn the engine off when the but the vehicle will not be able to be turn in the ignition could cause vehicle is moving. This will cause a driven. The engine will not start in damage to the switch or break the loss of power assist in the brake Service Only Mode. Press the key. Use the correct key, make and steering systems and disable button again to turn the vehicle off. sure it is all the way in, and turn it the airbags. only with your hand. If the key If the vehicle must be shut off in an Ignition Positions (Key cannot be turned by hand, see emergency: Access) your dealer. 1. Brake using a firm and steady pressure. Do not pump the The key must be fully extended to brakes repeatedly. This may start the vehicle. deplete power assist, requiring To shift out of P (Park), turn the increased brake pedal force. ignition to ON/RUN and apply the 2. Shift the vehicle to Neutral. This brake pedal. can be done while the vehicle is 1 (STOPPING THE ENGINE/LOCK/ moving. After shifting to Neutral, OFF): When the vehicle is stopped, continue to firmly apply the turn the ignition switch to LOCK/ brakes and steer the vehicle to a OFF to turn the engine off. Retained safe location. Accessory Power (RAP) will remain active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9-23. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (17,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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3. Come to a complete stop. Shift ACCESSORY to LOCK/OFF, push 4 (START): This position starts the to P (Park) with an automatic in the key and then turn it to engine. When the engine starts, transmission, or Neutral with a LOCK/OFF. release the key. The ignition switch manual transmission. Turn the 3 (ON/RUN): The ignition switch will return to ON/RUN for normal ignition to LOCK/OFF. stays in this position when the driving. 4. Set the parking brake. See engine is running. This position can A warning tone sounds when the Parking Brake on page 9-39. be used to operate the electrical driver door is opened if the ignition accessories, including the is still in ACC/ACCESSORY and the { Warning ventilation fan and 12-volt power key is in the ignition. outlet, as well as to display some If the ignition becomes difficult to Turning off the vehicle while warning and indicator lights. This turn, see Keys on page 2-1. moving may cause loss of power position can also be used for assist in the brake and steering service and diagnostics, and to Key Lock Release systems and disable the airbags. verify the proper operation of the While driving, only shut the malfunction indicator lamp as may vehicle off in an emergency. be required for emission inspection purposes. The transmission is also unlocked in this position on If the vehicle cannot be pulled over, automatic transmission vehicles. and must be shut off while driving, turn the ignition to ACC/ The battery could be drained if the ACCESSORY. key is left in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position with the engine 2 (ACC/ACCESSORY): This off. The vehicle might not start if the position provides power to some of battery is allowed to drain for an the electrical accessories. It unlocks extended period of time. the steering wheel and ignition. To move the key from ACC/ Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (18,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Vehicles with an automatic Starting the Engine transmission are equipped with an { Caution electronic key lock release system. Place the transmission in the The key lock release is designed to proper gear. Do not try to shift to P (Park) if the prevent ignition key removal unless vehicle is moving. If you do, you the shift lever is in P (Park). { Caution could damage the transmission. Shift to P (Park) only when the The key lock release is always If you add electrical parts or vehicle is stopped. functional except in the case of an accessories, you could change uncharged or low voltage (less than the way the engine operates. Any 9-volt) battery. If the vehicle has an Manual Transmission uncharged battery or a battery with resulting damage would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. The shift lever should be in Neutral low voltage, try charging or jump and the parking brake engaged. starting the battery. See Jump See Add-On Electrical Equipment on page 9-68. Hold the clutch pedal down to the Starting on page 10-82. floor and start the engine. If charging or jump starting the Automatic Transmission Gasoline Engine Starting battery does not work, locate the Procedure (Key Access) hole below the ignition lock. Insert a Move the shift lever to P (Park) or flat bladed tool or another key from N (Neutral). To restart the vehicle 1. With your foot off the accelerator the key chain into the opening. when it is already moving, use pedal, turn the ignition key to When the lever can be felt, actuate N (Neutral) only. START. When the engine starts, the lever toward the driver, and let go of the key. The idle speed remove the key from the ignition. will go down as the engine warms. Do not race the engine immediately after starting it. Allow the oil to warm up and lubricate all moving parts. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (19,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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procedure. This clears the extra display. See Driver Information { Caution gasoline from the engine. Do not Center (DIC) on page 5-23 and race the engine immediately Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Cranking the engine for long after starting it. Operate the System Operation on page 2-3. periods of time, by returning the engine and transmission gently ignition to the START position until the oil warms up and { Caution immediately after cranking has lubricates all moving parts. ended, can overheat and damage Cranking the engine for long the cranking motor, and drain the Gasoline Engine Starting Procedure (Keyless Access) periods of time, by returning the battery. Wait at least 15 seconds ignition to the START position between each try, to let the 1. With the Keyless Access immediately after cranking has cranking motor cool down. system, the RKE transmitter ended, can overheat and damage must be in the vehicle. Press the the cranking motor, and drain the ENGINE START/STOP button 2. If the engine does not start after battery. Wait at least 15 seconds with the brake pedal applied. five to 10 seconds, especially in between each try, to let the When the engine begins very cold weather (below −18°C cranking motor cool down. cranking, let go of the button. or 0°F), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Push the The idle speed will go down as 2. If the engine does not start after accelerator pedal all the way to the engine gets warm. Do not five to 10 seconds, especially in the floor and hold it there as you race the engine immediately very cold weather (below −18°C hold the key in START for a after starting it. or 0°F), it could be flooded with maximum of 15 seconds. Wait at If the RKE transmitter is not in too much gasoline. Try pushing least 15 seconds between each the vehicle, if there is the accelerator pedal all the way try, to allow the cranking motor interference, or the RKE battery to the floor and holding it there to cool. When the engine starts, is low, a Driver Information as you press the ENGINE let go of the key and accelerator. Center (DIC) message will START/STOP button, for up to a If the vehicle starts briefly but maximum of 15 seconds. Wait at then stops again, repeat the least 15 seconds between each Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (20,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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try, to allow the cranking motor for a much shorter time than When the engine is cold, let it run to cool down. When the engine most diesel engines, due to the for a few minutes before driving. starts, let go of the button, and rapid heating of the glow plug This lets oil pressure build up. The the accelerator. If the vehicle system. engine will sound louder when starts briefly but then stops it's cold. again, do the same thing. This { Caution clears the extra gasoline from Cold Weather Starting (Diesel the engine. Do not race the If the wait-to-start light stays on Engine) engine immediately after starting after starting the vehicle, the Use the recommended engine oil it. Operate the engine and vehicle may not run properly. when the outside temperature drops transmission gently until the oil Have the vehicle serviced below freezing. See Engine Oil on warms up and lubricates all right away. page 10-11. When the outside moving parts. temperature drops below –18°C Diesel Engine Starting Procedure (0°F), use of the engine heater is 3. If the engine does not start after recommended. The diesel engine starts differently 15 seconds of cranking, turn the than a gasoline engine. ignition key to LOCK/OFF. Wait See Fuel for Diesel Engines on one minute for the cranking page 9-53 for information on what 1. Turn the ignition key to ON/RUN. motor to cool, then try the same fuel to use in cold weather. If the Wait-To-Start light is steps again. If the Diesel Engine Will Not illuminated, wait until this light If you are trying to start the engine Start goes off to start the vehicle. after you have run out of fuel, follow 2. Then turn the ignition key to the steps in Running Out of Fuel If you have run out of fuel, see Running Out of Fuel (Diesel) on START. When the engine starts, (Diesel) on page 9-60. page 9-60. let go of the key. The engine has a fast warm-up glow plug system. The wait-to-start light will illuminate Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (21,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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If the vehicle is not out of fuel, and Be sure you are using the proper Engine Heater the engine will not start: fuel for existing weather conditions. The gasoline engine heater and Turn the ignition key to ON/RUN. See Fuel for Diesel Engines on page 9-53. diesel engine oil heater, if equipped, After the Wait-To-Start light goes off, can help in cold weather conditions turn the ignition key to START. If the engine starts, runs a short at or below −18°C (0°F) for easier If the light does not go off, wait a time, then stops, the vehicle needs starting and better fuel economy few seconds, then try starting the service. during engine warm-up. Plug in the engine again. See your dealer for a heater at least four hours before starting system check. { Warning starting the vehicle. An internal thermostat in the plug end of the If the light comes on and then goes Do not use gasoline or starting 1.4L engine’s cord will prevent off, and it is known that the batteries aids, such as ether, in the air engine heater operation at are charged, but the engine still will intake. They could damage the temperatures above −18°C (0°F). not start, the vehicle needs service. engine, which may not be If the light does not come on when covered by the vehicle warranty. To Use the Heater the engine is cold, the vehicle They could also cause a fire, 1. Turn off the engine. needs service. which could cause serious If the batteries do not have enough personal injury. charge to start the engine, see Battery on page 10-28. Check that the correct engine oil has been used and changed at appropriate intervals. If the wrong oil is used, the engine may be harder to start. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (22,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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{ Warning Warning (Continued)
Improper use of the heater cord overheat and cause a fire, or an extension cord can damage property damage, electric the cord and may result in shock, and injury. overheating and fire. . Do not operate the vehicle . Plug the cord into a with the heater cord three-prong electrical utility permanently attached to the receptacle that is protected vehicle. Possible heater cord by a ground fault detection and thermostat damage could function. An ungrounded occur. 1.4L Engine Shown, 1.8L and 2.0L outlet could cause an electric . While in use, do not let the Similar shock. heater cord touch vehicle . parts or sharp edges. Never 2. Open the hood and unwrap the Use a weatherproof, close the hood on the electrical cord. The electrical heavy-duty, 15 amp-rated heater cord. cord is located on the passenger extension cord if needed. side of the engine compartment, Failure to use the . Before starting the vehicle, behind the air cleaner. recommended extension cord unplug the cord, reattach the in good operating condition, cover to the plug, and Check the heater cord for or using a damaged heater or securely fasten the cord. damage. If it is damaged, do not extension cord, could make it Keep the cord away from any use it. See your dealer for a moving parts. replacement. Inspect the cord for (Continued) damage yearly. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 4. Before starting the engine, be 110-volt AC outlet. sure to unplug and store the cord as it was before to keep it Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (23,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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away from moving engine parts. 10 minutes, or until the driver door is If you do not it could be opened or the key is removed from Warning (Continued) damaged. the ignition. It is dangerous to get out of the The length of time the heater should Shifting Into Park vehicle if the shift lever is not fully remain plugged in depends on in P (Park) with the parking brake several factors. Ask a dealer in the Use this procedure to shift into firmly set. The vehicle can roll. area where you will be parking the P (Park): vehicle for the best advice on this. Do not leave the vehicle when the 1. Hold the brake pedal down and engine is running. If you have left Retained Accessory set the parking brake. the engine running, the vehicle Power (RAP) See Parking Brake on page 9-39 can move suddenly. You or others for more information. could be injured. To be sure the These vehicle accessories may be 2. Hold the button on the shift lever vehicle will not move, even when used for up to 10 minutes after the and push the lever toward the you are on fairly level ground, engine is turned off: front of the vehicle into P (Park). always set the parking brake and . Audio System move the shift lever to P (Park). 3. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. See Shifting Into Park on . Power Windows Leaving the Vehicle with the page 9-23. If you are towing a . Sunroof Engine Running trailer, see Driving Characteristics The power windows and sunroof will and Towing Tips on page 9-62. continue to work for up to { Warning 10 minutes or until any door is If you have to leave the vehicle with opened. The radio will work when It can be dangerous to leave the the engine running, the vehicle must the key is in ON/RUN or ACC/ vehicle with the engine running. be in P (Park) and the parking ACCESSORY. Once the key is It could overheat and catch fire. brake set. turned from ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF, (Continued) the radio will continue to work for Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (24,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Release the button and check that Shifting out of Park 3. Press the shift lever button. the shift lever cannot be moved out 4. Move the shift lever to the of P (Park). This vehicle is equipped with an automatic transmission shift lock desired position. Torque Lock control system. The shift lock is If still unable to shift out of P (Park): designed to: Torque lock is when the weight of 1. Fully release the shift lever the vehicle puts too much force on . Prevent ignition key removal button. the parking pawl in the unless the shift lever is in transmission. This happens when P (Park) with the shift lever 2. Hold the brake pedal down and parking on a hill and shifting the button fully released. press the shift lever button transmission into P (Park) is not again. . Prevent movement of the shift done properly and then it is difficult 3. Move the shift lever to the lever out of P (Park) unless the to shift out of P (Park). To prevent ignition is in ON/RUN and the desired position. torque lock, set the parking brake brake pedal is applied. If the shift lever still cannot be and then shift into P (Park). To find moved from P (Park), see Shift out how, see Shifting Into Park The shift lock release is always “ “ ” Lock Manual Release. listed previously. functional except in the case of an ” uncharged or low voltage (less than This vehicle may have the Safety If torque lock does occur, the 9-volt) battery. Belt Assurance System, which may vehicle may need to be pushed prevent the vehicle from shifting out uphill by another vehicle to relieve If the vehicle has an uncharged of P (Park). See Safety Belt the parking pawl pressure, so you battery or a battery with low voltage, Messages on page 5-32. can shift out of P (Park). try charging or jump starting the battery. See Jump Starting on Shift Lock Manual Release page 10-82 The automatic transmission has an To shift out of P (Park): electric park lock. The key must be 1. Apply the brake pedal. in the ON/RUN position, and the brake pedal pressed so the shift 2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (25,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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lever can be moved from the has been placed into R (Reverse) P (Park) position. If the battery has with the clutch pedal pressed in, lost power, the shift lever cannot be turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF, and moved from P (Park) unless the release the clutch. shift lock manual release is If parking on a hill, or if the vehicle disengaged manually. is pulling a trailer, see Driving To access the shift lock manual Characteristics and Towing Tips on release: page 9-62. 1. Apply the parking brake. Parking over Things That Burn 3. Insert a tool into the opening as far as it will go and move the { Warning shift lever out of P (Park). Things that can burn could touch If P (Park) is selected again, the hot exhaust parts under the shift lever will be locked again. Have the cause of the problem vehicle and ignite. Do not park fixed by your dealer. over papers, leaves, dry grass, or other things that can burn. 4. Close the cover. Parking 2. Open the cover to the right of If the vehicle has a manual the shift lever. transmission, before getting out of the vehicle, move the shift lever into R (Reverse), and firmly apply the parking brake. Once the shift lever Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (26,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Engine Exhaust runs automatically during driving Warning (Continued) without any notification. The filter is cleaned by periodically burning off . { Warning There are holes or openings the soot particles at high in the vehicle body from temperature. This process takes Engine exhaust contains carbon damage or aftermarket place automatically under set monoxide (CO) which cannot be modifications that are not driving conditions and may take up seen or smelled. Exposure to CO completely sealed. to 25 minutes. Fuel consumption can cause unconsciousness and If unusual fumes are detected or may be higher during this period. even death. if it is suspected that exhaust is Under certain driving conditions, Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: coming into the vehicle: e.g. short distances, the system . The vehicle idles in areas . Drive it only with the windows cannot clean itself automatically. with poor ventilation (parking completely down. If the cleaning of the filter is required and if previous driving conditions did garages, tunnels, deep snow . Have the vehicle repaired not enable automatic cleaning, a that may block underbody immediately. airflow or tail pipes). warning message appears in the Never park the vehicle with the DIC. See Diesel Particulate Filter . The exhaust smells or engine running in an enclosed Messages on page 5-30. Start the sounds strange or different. area such as a garage or a cleaning process as soon as . The exhaust system leaks building that has no fresh air possible. due to corrosion or damage. ventilation. Cleaning Process . The vehicle exhaust system To activate the cleaning process, has been modified, damaged, Diesel Particulate Filter continue driving safely, and keep or improperly repaired. vehicle speed above 50 km/h (30 The Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) (Continued) mph) until the warning message in system filters soot particles out of the DIC goes off. the exhaust gases. The system includes a self-cleaning function that Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (27,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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If the vehicle continues to be driven DEF is used with diesel engines to with the DPF warning message on, Warning (Continued) reduce the amount of regulated and the exhaust filter is not cleaned emissions produced. The fluid level as required, the malfunction material that could ignite or burn. in the DEF tank must be maintained indicator lamp and the ENGINE See Parking over Things That for the vehicle to run correctly. The POWER IS REDUCED message Burn on page 9-25 for more capacity of the DEF tank is 18.5 L will come on and dealer service is information. (4.9 gal). necessary. See Malfunction It is normal to hear the DEF system Indicator Lamp on page 5-14 and Diesel Exhaust Fluid purge fluid back into the tank after Engine Power Messages on the vehicle is shut off. page 5-29. { Warning Locating Diesel Exhaust Fluid { Warning Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is DEF can be purchased at a corrosive. Do not allow it to come Chevrolet dealer. It can also be During DPF self cleaning or purchased at authorized vehicle during extended idling in P (Park), in contact with your skin, eyes, or the finished surfaces of the dealerships. Additionally, some the exhaust system and exhaust diesel fueling stations or retailers vehicle. If exposed, it may cause gases are very hot. Things that may have DEF for purchase. For skin and eye irritation. Wear skin burn could touch hot exhaust vehicles with an active OnStar parts under the vehicle and ignite. and eye protection when subscription, OnStar can help to You or others could be burned. handling. Inhalation may cause locate a DEF retailer. See Customer Do not park, or idle for an irritation to the upper respiratory Assistance Offices on page 13-3 for extended period of time, near or tract. Store in a cool, phone numbers to assist in over papers, leaves, dry grass, well-ventilated area. For more contacting a GM dealer. See or other things that can burn. safety and storage information, Recommended Fluids and Keep the exhaust area clear of see the label of the Diesel Lubricants on page 11-12. Exhaust Fluid container. (Continued) Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (28,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Filling the DEF Tank Exhaust Fluid Low the DIC message clearing, the A full DEF tank will last for several vehicle speed will still be limited. { Caution thousand kilometers (miles), If the DIC message clears while depending on vehicle usage. As the driving, the speed limitation will be Use only exhaust fluid that is GM exhaust fluid level drops, warnings removed gradually. approved, or fluid containing the will automatically be displayed in the If DEF is added under freezing API certified or ISO 22241 label. DIC. Exhaust fluid level status is conditions, additional time may be The use of other fluids could available on the DIC under the required to remove speed limitations damage the system, requiring Vehicle Information menu. See and may require less fluid to fill the costly repairs that will not be “Diesel Exhaust Fluid Level (Diesel DEF tank. covered by the vehicle warranty. Engine Only)” in Driver Information The following actions describe Center (DIC) on page 5-23. strategies required by the U.S. When adding DEF to an empty or To avoid vehicle speed limitations, Environmental Protection Agency very low tank, always add at least the DEF tank should be refilled at (EPA) and the California Air 7.6 L (2 gal) of fluid to release the the first opportunity after a low Resource Board (CARB). The DEF vehicle from speed limitation. warning indication. If DEF is added messages relate to these strategies. before the EXHAUST FLUID To prevent damage to the system, The DIC message EXHAUST EMPTY REFILL NOW message do not overfill the DEF tank. When FLUID RANGE: XXXX km (mi) appears, it may take several km/mi fluid reaches the top of the fill pipe, displays at approximately 1 600 km for the DIC message to update. stop filling. Do not top off the (1,000 mi) of fluid range remaining. DEF tank. If the vehicle speed has been This message appears again at limited and DEF has been added, it approximately 500 km (300 mi) of If you spill DEF during filling, wipe may take up to 30 seconds after remaining range before the exhaust any effected surface with a damp engine start with the vehicle fluid tank becomes empty. cloth. stopped for the EXHAUST FLUID For information on the DEF tank, EMPTY REFILL NOW message to see Filling the Tank on page 9-60. clear. If the vehicle is driven prior to Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (29,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Below 500 km (300 mi) of range come on. Vehicle speed will be (75 MI) UNTIL 7 KM/H (4 MPH) MAX remaining, these messages will reduced to a maximum speed limit SPEED displays. The displayed appear every time the vehicle is of 105 km/h (65 mph). mileage will decrease as driving started. After the transition to 105 km/h continues. A flashing warning light Below 121 km (75 mi) of range (65 mph) is complete, the DIC and a chime also come on. remaining, the DIC message message EXHAUST FLUID EMPTY When the mileage countdown is EXHAUST FLUID LOW SPEED REFILL NOW - SPEED LIMITED zero, the DIC message EXHAUST LIMITED SOON displays. This TO 105 KM/H (65 MPH) – 120 KM FLUID EMPTY REFILL NOW - message will display every time the (75 MI) UNTIL 89 KM/H (55 MPH) TRANSITIONING TO 7 KM/H vehicle is started. MAX SPEED displays. The (4 MPH) MAX SPEED displays. If these warnings are ignored and displayed mileage will decrease as A flashing warning light and a chime the DEF tank becomes empty, the driving continues. A warning light also come on. Vehicle speed will be DIC message EXHAUST FLUID and a chime also come on. reduced to a maximum speed limit EMPTY REFILL NOW - 563 KM When the mileage countdown is of 7 km/h (4 mph). (350 MI) UNTIL 105 KM/H (65 MPH) zero, the DIC message EXHAUST After the transition to 7 km/h (4 mph) MAX SPEED displays. The FLUID EMPTY REFILL NOW - is complete, the DIC message displayed mileage will decrease as TRANSITIONING TO 89 KM/H EXHAUST FLUID EMPTY REFILL driving continues. A warning light (55 MPH) MAX SPEED displays. NOW - SPEED LIMITED TO 7 KM/H also comes on. A flashing warning light and a chime (4 MPH) displays. A flashing When the mileage countdown is also come on. Vehicle speed will be warning light and a chime also zero, the DIC message EXHAUST reduced to a maximum speed limit come on. FLUID EMPTY REFILL NOW - of 89 km/h (55 mph). Add at least 7.6 L (2 gal) of fluid to TRANSITIONING TO 105 KM/H After the transition to 89 km/h release the vehicle from speed (65 MPH) MAX SPEED displays. (55 mph) is complete, the DIC limitation from a very low or empty A warning light and a chime also message EXHAUST FLUID EMPTY tank. The capacity of the DEF tank REFILL NOW - SPEED LIMITED is 18.5 L (4.9 gal). TO 89 KM/H (55 MPH) – 120 KM Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (30,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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See Diesel Exhaust Fluid Messages When the mileage countdown is also come on. Vehicle speed will be on page 5-29, Diesel Exhaust Fluid zero, a DIC message EXHAUST reduced to a maximum speed limit (DEF) Warning Light on page 5-21, FLUID QUALITY POOR - SEE of 89 km/h (55 mph). and Recommended Fluids and OWNERS MANUAL NOW - After the transition to 89 km/h Lubricants on page 11-12. TRANSITIONING TO 105 KM/H (55 mph) is complete, a DIC (65 MPH) MAX SPEED displays. Exhaust Fluid Quality Poor message EXHAUST FLUID A warning light and a chime also QUALITY POOR - SEE OWNERS Use only exhaust fluid that is GM come on. Vehicle speed will be MANUAL NOW - SPEED LIMITED approved, or fluid containing the API reduced to a maximum speed limit TO 89 KM/H (55 MPH) – 120 KM certified or ISO 22241 label. of 105 km/h (65 mph). (75 MI) UNTIL 7 KM/H (4 MPH) MAX All DEF has an expiration date. After the transition to 105 km/h SPEED displays. The displayed If the system detects poor quality, (65 mph) is complete, the DIC mileage will decrease as driving or contaminated or diluted DEF, the message EXHAUST FLUID continues. A flashing warning light DIC message EXHAUST FLUID QUALITY POOR - SEE OWNERS and a chime also come on. QUALITY POOR - SEE OWNERS MANUAL NOW - SPEED LIMITED When the mileage countdown is MANUAL NOW – 160 KM (99 MI) TO 105 KM/H (65 MPH) – 120 KM zero, a DIC message EXHAUST UNTIL 105 KM/H (65 MPH) MAX (75 MI) UNTIL 89 KM/H (55 MPH) FLUID QUALITY POOR - SEE SPEED displays. The displayed MAX SPEED displays. The OWNERS MANUAL NOW - mileage will decrease as driving displayed mileage will decrease as TRANSITIONING TO 7 KM/H continues. A warning light also driving continues. A warning light (4 MPH) MAX SPEED displays. comes on. Adding fresh DEF to the and a chime also come on. A flashing warning light and a chime system may resolve the problem, When the mileage countdown is also come on. Vehicle speed will be depending on several factors. If the zero, the DIC message EXHAUST reduced to a maximum speed limit DIC message persists, see your FLUID QUALITY POOR - SEE of 7 km/h (4 mph). dealer or additional DIC messages OWNERS MANUAL NOW - may display. After the transition to 7 km/h (4 mph) TRANSITIONING TO 89 KM/H is complete, a DIC message (55 MPH) MAX SPEED displays. EXHAUST FLUID QUALITY POOR A flashing warning light and a chime Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (31,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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- SEE OWNERS MANUAL NOW - A warning light and a chime also After the transition to 89 km/h SPEED LIMITED TO 7 KM/H come on. Vehicle speed will be (55 mph) is complete, the DIC (4 MPH) displays. A flashing reduced to a maximum speed limit message SERVICE EXHAUST warning light and a chime also of 105 km/h (65 mph). FLUID SYSTEM - SEE OWNERS come on. After the transition to 105 km/h MANUAL NOW - SPEED LIMITED TO 89 KM/H (55 MPH) – 120 KM Service Exhaust Fluid System (65 mph) is complete, a DIC message SERVICE EXHAUST (75 MI) UNTIL 7 KM/H (4 MPH) MAX If a problem occurs with the DEF FLUID SYSTEM - SEE OWNERS SPEED displays. The displayed system, the DIC message SERVICE MANUAL NOW - SPEED LIMITED mileage will decrease as driving EXHAUST FLUID SYSTEM - SEE continues. A flashing warning light TO 105 KM/H (65 MPH) – 120 KM OWNERS MANUAL NOW – 160 KM (75 MI) UNTIL 89 KM/H (55 MPH) and a chime also come on. (99 MI) UNTIL 105 KM/H (65 MPH) MAX SPEED displays. The When the mileage countdown is MAX SPEED displays. The displayed mileage will decrease as zero, the DIC message SERVICE displayed mileage will decrease as driving continues. A warning light EXHAUST FLUID SYSTEM - SEE driving continues. A warning light and a chime also come on. OWNERS MANUAL NOW - also comes on. In some cases this When the mileage countdown is TRANSITIONING TO 7 KM/H message will clear itself, indicating (4 MPH) MAX SPEED displays. that the DEF system was able to zero, the DIC message SERVICE EXHAUST FLUID SYSTEM - SEE A flashing warning light and a chime correct the condition. If the DIC also come on. Vehicle speed will be message persists, see your dealer OWNERS MANUAL NOW - TRANSITIONING TO 89 KM/H reduced to a maximum speed limit or additional DIC messages may of 7 km/h (4 mph). display. (55 MPH) MAX SPEED displays. A flashing warning light and a chime After the transition to 7 km/h (4 mph) When the mileage countdown is also come on. Vehicle speed will be is complete, the DIC message zero, the DIC message SERVICE reduced down to a maximum speed SERVICE EXHAUST FLUID EXHAUST FLUID SYSTEM - SEE limit of 89 km/h (55 mph). SYSTEM - SEE OWNERS OWNERS MANUAL NOW - MANUAL NOW - SPEED LIMITED TRANSITIONING TO 105 KM/H (65 MPH) MAX SPEED displays. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (32,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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TO 7 KM/H (4 MPH) displays. speed will be reduced to a SYSTEM - SEE OWNERS A flashing warning light and a chime maximum speed limit of 105 km/h MANUAL NOW - SPEED LIMITED also come on. (65 mph). TO 89 KM/H (55 MPH) displays. A chime also comes on. Service Emission System After the transition to 105 km/h (65 mph) is complete, the DIC If a problem occurs with the vehicle message SERVICE EMISSION Running the Vehicle emission system, the DIC message SYSTEM - SEE OWNERS While Parked SERVICE EMISSION SYSTEM - MANUAL NOW - SPEED LIMITED It is better not to park with the SEE OWNERS MANUAL NOW – TO 105 KM/H (65 MPH) 120 KM – engine running. 282 KM (175 MI) UNTIL 105 KM/H (75 MI) UNTIL 89 KM/H (55 MPH) (65 MPH) MAX SPEED displays. MAX SPEED displays. The If the vehicle is left with the engine The displayed mileage will decrease displayed mileage will decrease as running, follow the proper steps to as driving continues. In some cases driving continues. A chime also be sure the vehicle will not move. this message will clear itself, comes on. See Shifting Into Park on page 9-23 indicating that the emission system and Engine Exhaust on page 9-26. When the mileage countdown is was able to correct the condition. If the vehicle has a manual zero, the DIC message SERVICE If the DIC message persists, see transmission, see Parking on EMISSION SYSTEM - SEE your dealer or additional DIC page 9-25. messages may display. OWNERS MANUAL NOW - TRANSITIONING TO 89 KM/H If parking on a hill and pulling a When the mileage countdown is (55 MPH) MAX SPEED displays. trailer, see Driving Characteristics zero, the DIC message SERVICE A chime also comes on. Vehicle and Towing Tips on page 9-62. EMISSION SYSTEM - SEE speed will be reduced to a OWNERS MANUAL NOW - maximum speed limit of 89 km/h TRANSITIONING TO 105 KM/H (55 mph). (65 MPH) MAX SPEED displays. A chime also comes on. Vehicle After the transition to 89 km/h (55 mph) is complete, the DIC message SERVICE EMISSION Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (33,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Automatic Warning (Continued) Transmission Do not leave the vehicle when the engine is running. If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move the shift lever to P (Park). See Shifting Into Park on P (Park): This position locks the page 9-23 and Driving drive wheels. It is the best position Characteristics and Towing Tips to use when starting the engine on page 9-62. The selected gear is also shown in because the vehicle cannot move the instrument cluster. easily. Make sure the shift lever is fully in P (Park) before starting the engine. { Warning The vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock control It is dangerous to get out of the system. The regular brake must be vehicle if the shift lever is not fully fully applied first and then the shift in P (Park) with the parking brake lever button pressed before shifting firmly set. The vehicle can roll. from P (Park) when the ignition key (Continued) is in ON/RUN. If you cannot shift out of P (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever, then push the shift lever Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (34,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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all the way into P (Park) as you N (Neutral) only. Also, use maintain brake application. Then N (Neutral) when the vehicle is { Caution press the shift lever button and being towed. move the shift lever into another Shifting out of P (Park) or The vehicle has an automatic N (Neutral) with the engine gear. See Shifting out of Park on neutral shift feature which allows the page 9-24. running at high speed may transmission to automatically shift to damage the transmission. The R (Reverse): Use this gear to N (Neutral) when the vehicle is repairs would not be covered by back up. stopped with a forward gear the vehicle warranty. Be sure the engaged. The reduced load on the engine is not running at high engine improves vehicle fuel { Caution speed when shifting the vehicle. economy. Shifting to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is moving forward could { Warning D (Drive): This position is for damage the transmission. The normal driving. It provides the best repairs would not be covered by Shifting into a drive gear while the fuel economy. If more power is the vehicle warranty. Shift to engine is running at high speed is needed for passing, and the R (Reverse) only after the vehicle dangerous. Unless your foot is vehicle is: is stopped. firmly on the brake pedal, the . Going less than 56 km/h vehicle could move very rapidly. (35 mph), push the accelerator You could lose control and hit To rock the vehicle back and forth to pedal about halfway down. people or objects. Do not shift get out of snow, ice, or sand without . Going about 56 km/h (35 mph) or damaging the transmission, see If into a drive gear while the engine more, push the accelerator all the Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9-8. is running at high speed. the way down. N (Neutral): In this position, the engine does not connect with the wheels. To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (35,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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2. Press the shift lever forward (+) { Caution to upshift or rearward (−) to downshift. An M and the current If the vehicle accelerates slowly, gear will be displayed in the DIC. or does not shift gears, the transmission could be damaged. While using the DSC feature, the Have the vehicle serviced vehicle will have firmer, quicker right away. shifting. Use DSC for sport driving or when climbing or descending hills, to stay in gear longer, or to Manual Mode downshift for more power or engine braking. Driver Shift Control (DSC) The transmission will only allow 1. Move the shift lever from All Models Except Fuel Economy shifting into gears appropriate for D (Drive) to the left into the (+) or Model vehicle speed and engine (−) manual position. revolutions per minute (rpm). The { Caution transmission will not automatically shift to the next lower gear if the Driving with the engine at a high engine rpm is too high, nor to the rpm without upshifting while using next higher gear when the maximum Driver Shift Control (DSC), could engine rpm is reached. damage the vehicle. Always If shifting is prevented for any upshift when necessary while reason, the currently selected gear using DSC. will flash multiple times, indicating that the transmission has not shifted DSC allows you to shift an gears. automatic transmission similar to a manual transmission. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (36,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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While in the DSC mode, the ERS allows for the selection of the available to use. For example, when transmission will automatically range of gear positions. Use this 4 (Fourth) is shown next to the M, downshift when the vehicle comes mode when driving downhill or 1 (First) through 4 (Fourth) gears are to a stop. This will allow for more towing a trailer to limit the top gear shifted automatically. To shift to power during take-off. and vehicle speed. The shift 5 (Fifth) gear, press the shift lever When accelerating the vehicle from position indicator within the Driver forward (+) to upshift or shift into a stop in snowy and icy conditions, Information Center (DIC) will display D (Drive). you may want to shift into second a number next to the M indicating M (Manual Mode) will prevent gear. A higher gear allows the the highest available gear under shifting to a lower gear range if the vehicle to gain more traction on manual mode and the driving engine speed is too high. If vehicle slippery surfaces. conditions when manual mode was speed is not reduced within the time selected. allowed, the lower gear range shift Electronic Range Select 1. Move the shift lever from will not be completed. Slow the (ERS) Mode D (Drive) to the left into the (+) or vehicle, then press the shift lever Fuel Economy Model (−) manual position. rearward (−) to downshift to the 2. Press the shift lever forward (+) desired lower gear range. { Caution to upshift or rearward (−) to While using the ERS, cruise control downshift. An M and the current can be used. If the vehicle is driven at a high gear will be displayed in the DIC. rpm without upshifting while using When shifting to M (Manual Mode), Electronic Range Select (ERS), the transmission will shift to the the vehicle could be damaged. range of the current gear. For this Always upshift when necessary range, the highest gear available is while using ERS. displayed next to the M in the DIC. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5-23 for more information. All gears below that number are Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (37,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Manual Transmission 3 (Third), 4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth), and { Caution 6 (Sixth): Shift into 3 (Third), Shift Pattern 4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth), and 6 (Sixth) the Do not rest your foot on the clutch same way as for 2 (Second). Slowly pedal while driving or while let up on the clutch pedal as the stopped. The pressure can cause accelerator pedal Is pressed. premature wear in the clutch. The repairs would not be covered by For the best fuel economy, use the vehicle warranty. 6 (Sixth) gear whenever vehicle speed and driving conditions allow. All Models Fuel Economy Except Fuel Model 1 (First): Press the clutch pedal Economy Model fully to the pedal stop and shift into 1 (First). Then slowly let up on the These are the shift patterns for the clutch pedal as the accelerator 6-speed manual transmissions. pedal is pressed. To operate the transmissions: If the vehicle comes to a complete stop and it is hard to shift into An up-shift light in the instrument { Caution 1 (First), put the shift lever in Neutral cluster indicates when to shift to the and let up on the clutch. Press the next higher gear for the best fuel Do not rest your hand on the shift clutch pedal back down. Then shift economy. lever while driving. The pressure into 1 (First). During normal driving, upshifts could cause premature wear in 2 (Second): Press the clutch pedal should occur between 1300 and the transmission. The repairs fully to the pedal stop while letting 2500 rpm, and downshifts should would not be covered by the up on the accelerator pedal and occur between 1500 and 1000 rpm. vehicle warranty. shifting into 2 (Second). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as the accelerator pedal is pressed. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (38,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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To stop, let up on the accelerator into R (Reverse). Let up on the Brakes pedal and press the brake pedal. clutch pedal slowly while pressing Just before the vehicle stops, press the accelerator pedal. Antilock Brake the clutch pedal and the brake If the gear does not engage, shift pedal, and shift to Neutral. the transmission to Neutral, release System (ABS) Neutral: Use this position when the clutch pedal, and press it back This vehicle has ABS, an advanced you start or idle the engine. The down. Repeat the gear selection. electronic braking system that helps shift lever is in Neutral when it is prevent a braking skid. centered in the shift pattern, not in { Warning When the vehicle begins to drive any gear. away, ABS checks itself. If you skip a gear when A momentary motor or clicking noise downshifting, you could lose might be heard while this test is control of the vehicle. You could going on, and it might even be injure yourself or others. Do not noticed that the brake pedal moves shift down more than one gear at a little. This is normal. a time when downshifting.
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Do not skip gears while upshifting. This can cause premature wear in the If there is a problem with ABS, this warning light stays on. See Antilock R (Reverse): To back up, with the transmission. The repairs would Brake System (ABS) Warning Light vehicle at a complete stop, press not be covered by the vehicle on page 5-17. down the clutch pedal. Then pull up warranty. the ring on the shift lever, and shift Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (39,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always Parking Brake becomes necessary to slam on the leave enough room up ahead to brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS. avoid a sudden obstacle, a computer senses the wheels are Using ABS slowing down. If one of the wheels Do not pump the brakes. Just hold is about to stop rolling, the computer the brake pedal down firmly and let will separately work the brakes at ABS work. You may hear the ABS each wheel. pump or motor operating and feel ABS can change the brake pressure the brake pedal pulsate. This is to each wheel, as required, faster normal. than any driver could. This can help Braking in Emergencies you steer around the obstacle while braking hard. ABS allows you to steer and brake at the same time. In many To apply the parking brake, pull up As the brakes are applied, the emergencies, steering can help computer keeps receiving updates on the parking brake handle. It is more than even the very best not necessary to push in on the on wheel speed and controls braking. braking pressure accordingly. release button while applying the parking brake. If the ignition is in the Remember: ABS does not change ON/RUN position, the brake system the time needed to get a foot up to warning light will come on. See the brake pedal or always decrease Brake System Warning Light on stopping distance. If you get too page 5-16. close to the vehicle in front of you, there will not be enough time to apply the brakes if that vehicle Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (40,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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To release the parking brake: Driving with the parking brake pressure at each corner of the 1. Hold the brake pedal down. applied will cause a warning chime vehicle until the ABS activates. to sound and the RELEASE Minor brake pedal pulsation or 2. Pull the parking brake handle up PARKING BRAKE message to pedal movement during this time is until you can press the release appear in the DIC. The message will normal and the driver should button. remain on until the parking brake is continue to apply the brake pedal as 3. Hold the release button in as released or the vehicle is stopped. the driving situation dictates. The you move the brake handle all If parking on a hill, or if the vehicle Brake Assist feature will the way down. is pulling a trailer, see Driving automatically disengage when the Characteristics and Towing Tips on brake pedal is released or brake page 9-62. pedal pressure is quickly { Caution decreased. Driving with the parking brake on Brake Assist can overheat the brake system and cause premature wear or The Brake Assist feature is designed to assist the driver in damage to brake system parts. stopping or decreasing vehicle Make sure that the parking brake speed in emergency driving is fully released and the brake conditions. This feature uses the warning light is off before driving. stability system hydraulic brake control module to supplement the power brake system under conditions where the driver has quickly and forcefully applied the brake pedal in an attempt to quickly stop or slow down the vehicle. The stability system hydraulic brake control module increases brake Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (41,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Ride Control Systems vehicle wheel brakes to assist the driver in keeping the vehicle on the Traction Control/ intended path. If cruise control is being used and Electronic Stability traction control or StabiliTrak begins Control to limit wheel spin, cruise control will disengage. Cruise control may be The indicator light for both systems System Operation turned back on when road is in the instrument cluster. This The vehicle has a Traction Control conditions allow. light will: ® System (TCS) and StabiliTrak , an Both systems come on . Flash when TCS is limiting electronic stability control system. automatically when the vehicle is wheel spin. These systems help limit wheel slip started and begins to move. The and assist the driver in maintaining . Flash when StabiliTrak is systems may be heard or felt while activated. control, especially on slippery road they are operating or while conditions. performing diagnostic checks. This . Turn on and stay on when either TCS activates if it senses that any is normal and does not mean there system is not working. of the drive wheels are spinning or is a problem with the vehicle. If either system fails to turn on or to beginning to lose traction. When this It is recommended to leave both activate, a message displays in the happens, TCS applies the brakes to systems on for normal driving Driver Information Center (DIC), the spinning wheels and reduces conditions, but it may be necessary and d comes on and stays on to engine power to limit wheel spin. to turn TCS off if the vehicle gets indicate that the system is inactive StabiliTrak activates when the stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. and is not assisting the driver in vehicle senses a difference between See If the Vehicle Is Stuck on maintaining control. The vehicle is the intended path and the direction page 9-8 and “Turning the Systems safe to drive, but driving should be the vehicle is actually traveling. Off and On” later in this section. adjusted accordingly. StabiliTrak selectively applies braking pressure to any one of the Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (42,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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If d comes on and stays on: To turn off both TCS and StabiliTrak, { Caution press and hold the button until 1. Stop the vehicle. g Do not repeatedly brake or the traction off light i and 2. Turn the engine off and wait accelerate heavily when TCS is 15 seconds. StabiliTrak OFF light g come on off. The vehicle driveline could be and stay on in the instrument 3. Start the engine. damaged. cluster. To turn TCS and StabiliTrak Drive the vehicle. If d comes on on again, press and release the g and stays on, the vehicle may need To turn off only TCS, press and button. The traction off light i and more time to diagnose the problem. release the g button. The traction StabiliTrak OFF light in the If the condition persists, see your g off light i displays in the instrument instrument cluster turn off. dealer. cluster. To turn TCS on again, press Adding accessories can affect the Turning the Systems Off and release the g button. The vehicle performance. See and On traction off light i displayed in the Accessories and Modifications on instrument cluster will turn off. page 10-3. If TCS is limiting wheel spin when the g button is pressed, the system will not turn off until the wheels stop spinning.
The button for TCS and StabiliTrak is on the center console, beside the shift lever. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (43,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Cruise Control using cruise control and the cruise RES/+ (Resume/Accelerate): If control will automatically disengage. there is a set speed in memory, If equipped with cruise control, the See Traction Control/Electronic move the thumbwheel up briefly to vehicle can maintain a speed of Stability Control on page 9-41. resume to that speed or hold about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more When road conditions allow you to upward to accelerate. If cruise without keeping your foot on the safely use it again, the cruise control is already active, use to accelerator. Cruise control does not control can be turned on. increase vehicle speed. work at speeds below 40 km/h If the brakes are applied, the cruise SET/− (Set/Coast): Move the (25 mph). control shuts off. thumbwheel down briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control. { Warning If cruise control is already active, use to decrease speed. Cruise control can be dangerous where you cannot drive safely at * (Cancel): Press to disengage a steady speed. Do not use cruise control without erasing the cruise control on winding roads or set speed from memory. in heavy traffic. Setting Cruise Control Cruise control can be dangerous If * is on when not in use, SET/- or on slippery roads. On such roads, RES/+ could get bumped and go fast changes in tire traction can into cruise when not desired. cause excessive wheel slip, and Keep * off when cruise control is you could lose control. Do not use not being used. cruise control on slippery roads. 1 (On/Off): Press to turn the 1. Press 1 to turn the cruise cruise control system on and off. system on. The vehicle has a Traction Control A white indicator comes on in the System (TCS) or StabiliTrak system instrument cluster when cruise is 2. Get up to the desired speed. that begins to limit wheel spin while turned on. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (44,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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3. Move the thumbwheel down and Increasing Speed While Using Reducing Speed While Using release it. Cruise Control Cruise Control 4. Remove foot from the If the cruise control system is If the cruise control system is accelerator. already activated: already activated: The cruise control indicator on the . Move the thumbwheel up toward . Move the thumbwheel toward instrument cluster turns green after RES/+ and hold it until the SET/− and hold until the desired cruise control has been set to the desired speed is reached, then lower speed is reached, then desired speed. See Instrument release it. release it. Cluster on page 5-8. . To increase vehicle speed in . To decrease the vehicle speed in Resuming a Set Speed small increments, move the small increments, move the thumbwheel up toward RES/+ thumbwheel toward SET/− If the cruise control is set at a briefly. For each press, the briefly. For each press, the desired speed and then the brakes vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h vehicle goes about 1.6 km/h or clutch for manual transmissions (1 mph) faster. (1 mph) slower. are applied or * is pressed, the cruise control is disengaged without The speedometer reading can be The speedometer reading can be displayed in either English or metric displayed in either English or metric erasing the set speed from memory. units. See Driver Information Center units. See Driver Information Center Once the vehicle reaches about (DIC) on page 5-23. The increment (DIC) on page 5-23. The increment 40 km/h (25 mph) or more, move the value used depends on the units value used depends on the units thumbwheel up toward RES/+ displayed. displayed. briefly. The vehicle returns to the previous set speed. Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase the vehicle speed. When you take your foot off the pedal, the vehicle slows down to the previous Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (45,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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set cruise control speed. While Ending Cruise Control Driver Assistance pressing the accelerator pedal or There are four ways to end cruise shortly following the release to control: Systems override cruise control, briefly moving the thumbwheel toward . Step lightly on the brake pedal Parking Assist SET/− will result in cruise control set or clutch for a manual to the current vehicle speed. transmission. If equipped, the Rear Parking Assist (RPA) system assists the driver with Using Cruise Control on Hills . Press *. parking and avoiding objects while How well cruise control works on . Shift the transmission to in R (Reverse). RPA operates at hills depends on the vehicle speed, N (Neutral). speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). load, and the steepness of the hills. The sensors on the rear bumper . To turn off cruise control, When going up steep hills, you detect objects up to 2.5 m (8 ft) might have to step on the press 1. behind the vehicle, and at least 20 cm (8 in) off the ground. The accelerator pedal to maintain the Erasing Speed Memory vehicle speed. When going distance objects can be detected downhill, you might have to brake or The cruise control set speed is may be less during warmer or humid shift to a lower gear to keep your erased from memory if 1 is pressed weather. speed down. If the brake pedal is or if the ignition is turned off. applied, cruise control will { Warning disengage. The parking assist system does not detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, animals, or objects below the bumper or that are too close or too far from the vehicle. It is not available at speeds (Continued) Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (46,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Turning the System On and Off . The park assist sensors are Warning (Continued) covered by frost or ice. Frost or The RPA system can be turned on ice can form around and behind greater than 8 km/h (5 mph). To and off using the infotainment the sensors and may not always prevent injury, death, or vehicle system controls. See Vehicle be seen; this can occur after damage, even with parking assist, Personalization on page 5-36. washing the vehicle in cold always check the area around the When the system is off, PARK weather. The message may not vehicle and check all mirrors ASSIST OFF displays on the Driver clear until the frost or ice has before backing. Information Center (DIC). The melted. message disappears after a short If the above conditions do not exist, How the System Works period of time. take the vehicle to your dealer to RPA defaults to the on setting each repair the system. RPA comes on automatically when time the vehicle is started. the shift lever is moved into PARK ASSIST OFF: If the RPA R (Reverse). A single beep sounds Turn off RPA when towing a trailer. system does not activate due to a to indicate the system is working. temporary condition, the message When the System Does Not displays on the DIC. This can occur An obstacle detection is indicated Seem to Work Properly under the following conditions: by beeps. The time between the beeps becomes shorter as the The following messages may be . The driver has disabled the vehicle gets closer to the obstacle. displayed on the DIC: system. When the distance is less than SERVICE PARKING ASSIST: If . An object was hanging out of the 30 cm (12 in), the beeping is a this message occurs, check the trunk during the last drive cycle. continuous beep for five seconds. following conditions: Once the object is removed, . The sensors are not clean. Keep RPA will return to normal the vehicle's rear bumper free of operation. mud, dirt, snow, ice, and slush. . The bumper is damaged. Take For cleaning instructions, see the vehicle to your dealer to Exterior Care on page 10-88. repair the system. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (47,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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. Other conditions, such as (11 ft). The height of the zone is vibrations from a jackhammer or Warning (Continued) approximately between 0.5 m (1.5 ft) the compression of air brakes on and 2 m (6 ft) off the ground. This a very large truck, are affecting use proper care when changing zone starts at approximately the system performance. lanes may result in injury, death, middle of the vehicle and goes back or vehicle damage. Before 5 m (16 ft). Side Blind Zone making a lane change, always Alert (SBZA) check mirrors, glance over your How the System Works shoulder, and use the turn The SBZA symbol lights up in the If equipped, the SBZA system is a signals. side mirrors when the system lane-changing aid that assists detects a vehicle in the next lane drivers with avoiding crashes that SBZA Detection Zones over that is in the side blind zone. occur with vehicles in the side blind This indicates it may be unsafe to zone (or spot) areas. The SBZA change lanes. Before making a lane warning display will light up in the change, check the SBZA display, corresponding outside side mirror check mirrors, glance over your and will flash if the turn signal is on. shoulder, and use the turn signals. { Warning
SBZA does not alert the driver to vehicles rapidly approaching outside of the side blind zones, pedestrians, bicyclists, Left Side Mirror Right Side Mirror or animals. It may not provide Display Display alerts when changing lanes under all driving conditions. Failure to The SBZA sensor covers a zone of approximately one lane over from (Continued) both sides of the vehicle, or 3.5 m Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (48,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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When the vehicle is started, both when a trailer is towed. Use caution after cleaning both sides of the outside mirror SBZA displays will while changing lanes when towing a vehicle toward the rear corners of briefly come on to indicate the trailer. SBZA may alert to objects the vehicle, see your dealer. system is operating. When the attached to the vehicle, such as a If the SBZA displays do not light up vehicle is in a forward gear, the left- trailer, bicycle, or object extending when vehicles are in the blind zone or right-side mirror display will light out to either side of the vehicle. This and the system is clean, the system up if a moving vehicle is detected in is normal system operation; the may need service. Take the vehicle that blind zone. If the turn signal is vehicle does not need service. to your dealer. activated in the same direction of a SBZA may not always alert the detected vehicle, this display will When SBZA is disabled for any driver to vehicles in the side blind reason other than the driver turning flash as an extra warning not to zone, especially in wet conditions. change lanes. it off, the Side Blind Zone Alert On The system does not need to be option will not be available on the SBZA can be disabled through serviced. The system may light up personalization menu. vehicle personalization. See due to guardrails, signs, trees, “Collision Detection Systems” under shrubs, and other non-moving Radio Frequency Information Vehicle Personalization on objects. This is normal system See Radio Frequency Statement on page 5-36. If SBZA is disabled by operation; the vehicle does not need page 13-12. the driver, the SBZA mirror displays service. will not light up. SBZA may not operate when the Rear Vision When the System Does Not SBZA sensors in the left or right Camera (RVC) Seem to Work Properly corners of the rear bumper are covered with mud, dirt, snow, ice, If equipped, the RVC system can SBZA displays may not come on or slush, or in heavy rainstorms. For assist the driver when backing up by when passing a vehicle quickly, for cleaning instructions, see "Washing displaying a view of the area behind a stopped vehicle, or when towing a the Vehicle" under Exterior Care on the vehicle. trailer. The SBZA detection zones page 10-88. If the DIC still displays that extend back from the side of the system unavailable message the vehicle do not move further back Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (49,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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To return to the previous screen To turn the symbols or guidelines on { Warning sooner, do one of the following: or off: The camera(s) do not display . Press a hard key on the 1. Shift into P (Park). children, pedestrians, bicyclists, infotainment system. 2. Press the CONFIG button to crossing traffic, animals, or any . Shift into P (Park). enter the configure menu other object outside of the options. cameras field of view, below the Symbols and Guidelines ’ 3. Select Display. bumper, or under the vehicle. The system may have a feature that Shown distances may be different lets the driver view caution symbols 4. Select Rear Camera Options. from actual distances. Do not on the infotainment screen while 5. Select Symbols or Guidelines. drive or park the vehicle using using the RVC. The Rear Park When a checkmark appears next only these camera(s). Always Assist (RPA) system must not be to the feature, it is turned on. check behind and around the disabled to use the caution symbols. Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) vehicle before driving. Failure to The error message Rear Parking use proper care may result in Assist Symbols Unavailable may On vehicles with the RCTA, a injury, death, or vehicle damage. display if RPA has been disabled warning triangle with a left or right and the symbols have been pointing arrow may also display on turned on. the RVC screen to warn of traffic An image appears on the The symbols appear and may cover coming from the left or the right. infotainment screen when the an object when viewing the Three beeps will also sound from vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse). infotainment screen when an object the left or right. This system detects The infotainment screen goes to the is detected by the RPA system. objects coming from up to 20 m (65 previous screen after approximately ft) from the left or right side behind 10 seconds once the vehicle is The RVC system may also have a the vehicle. The RCTA system will shifted out of R (Reverse). guideline overlay that can help the not work properly if ice, snow, mud, driver align the vehicle when or anything else builds up on the backing into a parking spot. rear bumper sensors. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (50,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Use caution while backing up when Rear Vision Camera Location towing a trailer, as the RCTA detection zones that extend out from the back of your vehicle do not move further back when a trailer is towed. RCTA can be turned on or off through vehicle personalization. See “Collision Detection Systems” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5-36. Rear Vision Camera Error Messages 1. View displayed by the camera. SERVICE REAR VISION CAMERA The camera is above the license SYSTEM: This message can plate. display when the system is not operating properly. The area displayed by the camera is limited. It does not display objects If any other problem occurs or if a that are close to either corner or problem persists, see your dealer. under the bumper and can vary depending on vehicle orientation or road conditions. Displayed images may be closer or farther than they appear. 1. View displayed by the The following illustrations show the camera. field of view that the camera provides. 2. Corner of the rear bumper. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (51,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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When the System Does Not Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline Seem to Work Properly meeting ASTM specification D4814 with a posted octane rating of 87 or The RVC system may not work Fuel (Gasoline) higher. Do not use gasoline with an properly or display a clear image if: Use of the recommended fuel is an octane rating below 87, as it may . It is dark. important part of the proper cause engine damage and will lower fuel economy. . The sun or the beam of maintenance of this vehicle. When headlamps are shining directly driving in the U.S. and Canada, to Use of Seasonal Fuels into the camera lens. help keep the engine clean and maintain optimum vehicle Use summer and winter fuels in the . Ice, snow, mud, or anything else performance, we recommend using appropriate season. The fuels builds up on the camera lens. TOP TIER Detergent Gasolines. industry automatically modifies the Clean the lens, rinse it with See www.toptiergas.com for a list of fuel for the appropriate season. water, and wipe it with a soft TOP TIER Detergent Gasolines. If fuel is left in the vehicle tank for cloth. long periods of time, driving or . The back of the vehicle is in an starting could be affected. Drive the accident. The position and vehicle until the fuel is at one-half mounting angle of the camera tank or less, then refuel with the can change or the camera can current seasonal fuel. be affected. Be sure to have the Prohibited Fuels camera and its position and mounting angle checked at your Gasolines containing oxygenates dealer. such as ethers and ethanol, as well as reformulated gasolines, are available in some cities. If these gasolines comply with the previously described specification, then they are acceptable to use. However, E85 (85% ethanol) and Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (52,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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other fuels containing more than California Fuel Fuels in Foreign 15% ethanol must be used only in FlexFuel vehicles. Requirements Countries If the vehicle is certified to meet If planning to drive in countries { Caution California Emissions Standards, it is outside the U.S. or Canada, the designed to operate on fuels that proper fuel might be hard to find. Do not use fuel containing meet California specifications. See Check regional auto club or fuel methanol. It can corrode metal the underhood emission control retail brand websites for availability parts in the fuel system and also label. If this fuel is not available in in the country where driving. Never damage plastic and rubber parts. states adopting California Emissions use leaded gasoline, fuel containing That damage would not be Standards, the vehicle will operate methanol, manganese, or any other covered under the vehicle satisfactorily on fuels meeting fuel not recommended. Costly warranty. federal specifications, but emission repairs caused by use of improper control system performance might fuel would not be covered by the be affected. The malfunction vehicle warranty. Some gasolines, mainly high octane indicator lamp could turn on and the racing gasolines, can contain an vehicle may not pass a smog-check Fuel Additives (Gasoline) octane-enhancing additive called test. See Malfunction Indicator methylcyclopentadienyl manganese Lamp on page 5-14. If this occurs, To keep fuel systems clean, TOP tricarbonyl (MMT). Do not use return to your authorized dealer for TIER Detergent Gasoline is gasolines and/or fuel additives with diagnosis. If it is determined that the recommended. See Fuel (Gasoline) MMT as they can reduce spark plug condition is caused by the type of on page 9-51. life and affect emission control fuel used, repairs may not be If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is system performance. The covered by the vehicle warranty. not available, one bottle of Fuel malfunction indicator lamp may turn System Treatment PLUS added to on. If this occurs, see your dealer the fuel tank at every engine oil for service. change, can help. Fuel System Treatment PLUS is the only Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (53,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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gasoline additive recommended by Number 1-D diesel fuel can be used General Motors. It is available at in very cold temperatures (when it your dealer. stays below −18°C or 0°F); however, it will produce a power and Fuel for Diesel Engines fuel economy loss. Avoid the use of number 1-D diesel fuel in warm or { Caution hot climates. It can result in stalling, poor starting when the engine is hot, Use of diesel fuel other than Ultra and damage to the fuel injection Low Sulfur Diesel (15 ppm sulfur system. maximum) will cause damage to Premium Diesel Fuel the exhaust after-treatment Diesel fuel corresponding to the system. This damage would not At a minimum, the diesel fuel you Engine Manufacturers Association be covered by the vehicle use should meet the latest version (EMA) Recommended Guideline on warranty. Do not use marine, of ASTM specification D 975 Premium Diesel Fuel (FQP-1A) locomotive, or boiler distillate fuel (Grades number 2-D or number 1-D could provide better starting, less since it may contain higher sulfur S15, commonly known as Ultra Low noise, and better vehicle levels. Sulfur Diesel) in the United States. performance, but its use is not If there are questions about the fuel required. you are using, contact your fuel The emission control system supplier. Biodiesel requires the use of diesel fuel with ultra low sulfur content (15 ppm or Diesel Fuel Grades What is biodiesel? 0.0015% by weight, maximum). For best results use number 2-D Biodiesel is a fuel produced from Look for the following label on the diesel fuel year-round (above and vegetable oils or animal fats that dispenser to ensure you are filling below freezing conditions) as oil have been chemically modified to with Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel fuel. companies blend number 2-D fuel to reduce the possibility of damage to address climate differences. the fuel system and engine. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (54,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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. Pump labeling — Retail pumps { Caution { Caution dispensing blends containing up to 5% biodiesel (B5) are not Do not use home-made biodiesel Any damage caused by raw, required to be labeled with the or home test kits because the unmodified, or home-made concentration of biodiesel. quality cannot be verified by biodiesel would not be covered by Blends up to B5 must meet approved scientific methods. Do the vehicle warranty. ASTM D975 (Grades number not use raw vegetable oil or other 2-D or number 1-D S15 commonly known as Ultra Low unmodified bio-oils, fats, Biodiesel blends or blends of vegetable oil with Sulfur Diesel). diesel. They could damage the It is acceptable to use diesel fuel fuel system and engine, and containing up to 20% biodiesel { Caution damages would not be covered (B20). The diesel fuel portion of the by the vehicle warranty. blend must meet the same Do not use blends containing specification, ASTM D975 (Grades more than 20% biodiesel. Any number 2-D or number 1-D S15 engine, fuel system, or exhaust What not to use commonly known as Ultra Low after-treatment system damage Do not use home-made biodiesel in Sulfur Diesel), as other fuels used in would not be covered by the your vehicle since its quality cannot your vehicle, and the biodiesel used vehicle warranty. be verified by approved scientific for making this fuel must meet the methods. Home test kits are not latest version of ASTM specification approved scientific methods. D6751. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (55,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Pumps dispensing more than specification D7467 (Biodiesel 5% and up to 20% biodiesel are blend, B6 - B20). Biodiesel is an required to be labeled with the emerging product, and its quality concentration of biodiesel. When can vary widely. To reduce the refueling with a biodiesel blend risk of poor quality fuel, we above B5, ensure one of the recommend that biodiesel users following two labels appears on purchase biodiesel blends from the dispenser: a BQ-9000 certified marketer. A listing of certified marketers can be found at www.bq-9000.org. If there are questions about the biodiesel-containing fuels you are using, contact your fuel supplier.
{ Caution
Certain driving patterns are not compatible with biodiesel use. It is the operator’s responsibility to ensure that biodiesel in the vehicle’s tank does not lead to engine, fuel system, or exhaust after-treatment system damage. . Biodiesel quality — Blends containing more than 5% and up to 20% biodiesel must meet the latest version of ASTM Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (56,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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We neither encourage nor . Biodiesel fuel quality degrades . Biodiesel gels sooner than discourage the use of biodiesel with time and exposure to high conventional diesel fuel at cold blends for vehicles. As a renewable temperature much more quickly temperature, and biodiesel fuel fuel, biodiesel provides some than conventional diesel fuel. requires proper blending for environmental benefits. However, More frequent refueling provides winter time operation. biodiesel has unique properties and the best opportunity to have a Fuels improperly blended for needs to be handled differently than supply of fresh fuel. cold temperature operation may diesel fuel. Its use presents Owners who have very low fuel result in restricted fuel filters and additional risks and may not be usage or who have vehicles degraded vehicle performance. appropriate in all situations. Certain stored for extended periods of Your vehicle is equipped with a vehicle operating modes increase time should avoid the use of fuel heating system to provide a these risks and should be avoided. biodiesel. Storage at hot ambient level of protection against filter Read further to determine if your temperatures will accelerate plugging from gelling (waxing) of driving habits are compatible with biodiesel degradation. conventional diesel fuel and the use of biodiesel. When vehicles will be stored for biodiesel blends. However, the extended periods of time system will not prevent all cases (greater than one month), they of plugged filters if the operating should be run out of biodiesel to temperature is far below the below one-quarter tank, refueled temperature at which gelling or with conventional Ultra Low waxing of the fuel occurs (cloud Sulfur Diesel fuel, and driven point). several miles before storage. Use of biodiesel blends greater than B5 (5% blend) should be avoided in cold temperatures. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (57,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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. Vehicles operated for extended Refueling Accidental Refueling with periods of time on conventional Gasoline diesel fuel and then switched to Diesel fuel can foam when you fill the tank. This can cause the biodiesel blends may experience { Caution premature fuel filter clogging and automatic pump nozzle to shut off, even though the tank is not full. require more frequent fuel filter If the vehicle is accidentally service. If this happens, wait for the foaming to stop, and then try filling the tank refueled with gasoline, do not With long-term use of more slowly. See Filling the Tank on continue driving the vehicle conventional diesel fuel, gum page 9-60. except to get to a location where and varnish may be deposited it can be stopped safely. Driving within the tank and fuel system. { Warning the vehicle will damage the fuel These deposits, while not system. Have the vehicle towed problematic with the use of Heat coming from the engine can to a qualified technician to have conventional diesel fuel, may cause the fuel to expand and the gasoline removed from the become loosened with a sudden force the fuel out of the tank. tank, preferably until the fuel switch to biodiesel blends and gauge reads near E (Empty). cause fuel filter plugging. If something ignites the fuel, a fire could start. To help avoid this, fill Refuel with Ultra Low Sulfur . Use of biodiesel blends will the tank slowly and only until the Diesel fuel. degrade the performance of your nozzle shuts off. Do not top it off. vehicle’s water separator. Clean up any spilled fuel. Biodiesel reduces the effectiveness of the vehicle’s water separator, and in the event of water contamination of the fuel, increases the risk of damage to the fuel system. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (58,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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What Fuel to Use in Diesel Fuel Types { Caution Canada (Diesel) Fuels are blended for seasonal changes. Diesel Type A fuel is Do not use home-made biodiesel Use only diesel fuel with ultra low blended for better cold weather sulfur content (15 ppm maximum). or home test kits because the starting in extreme conditions. This quality cannot be verified by may cause some power and fuel approved scientific methods. Do { Caution economy loss. If Type A fuel is used not use raw vegetable oil or other in warmer temperatures, stalling and unmodified bio-oils, fats, Use of diesel fuel other than Ultra hard starting may occur. Diesel or blends of vegetable oil with Low Sulfur Diesel (15 ppm sulfur Type B fuel is blended for higher diesel. They could damage the maximum) will cause damage to temperatures experienced during the exhaust after-treatment most of the year. fuel system and engine, and system. This damage would not damages would not be covered be covered by the vehicle Premium Diesel Fuel by the vehicle warranty. warranty. Do not use marine, If available, premium diesel fuel locomotive, or boiler distillate fuel (FQP-1A) corresponding to the Biodiesel blends since it may contain higher sulfur Engine Manufacturers Association Biodiesel blends that meet the CAN/ levels. (EMA) Recommended Guideline could provide better starting and CGSB-3.522 specifications up to vehicle performance with less noise. 20% (B20) can be used. Avoid the Use diesel fuel that meets CAN/ use of biodiesel blends above 20%, CGSB-3.517 specification in Biodiesel as they may damage the engine and fuel system. For detailed Canada. Contact a fuel supplier for Biodiesel is a renewable fuel information on the use of biodiesel, questions about fuel. produced from vegetable oils or see Fuel for Diesel Engines on animal fats that have been page 9-53. chemically modified for normal engine performance. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (59,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Refueling Accidental Refueling with Cold Weather Operation Gasoline Diesel fuel can foam when filling the (Diesel) tank. This can cause the automatic Follow the instructions under Fuel pump nozzle to shut off, even if the { Caution for Diesel Engines on page 9-53. tank is not full. If this happens, wait for the foaming to stop, and then fill If the vehicle is accidentally the tank more slowly. See Filling the refueled with gasoline, do not { Caution Tank on page 9-60. continue driving the vehicle except to get to a location where Using any fuel not approved for this vehicle can cause engine { Warning it can be stopped safely. Driving the vehicle will damage the fuel damage and would not be Heat coming from the engine can system. Have the vehicle towed covered by the vehicle warranty. cause the fuel to expand and to a qualified technician to have See “What Fuel to Use" for the force the fuel out of the tank. the gasoline removed from the proper fuel. If something ignites the fuel, a fire tank, preferably until the fuel could start. To help avoid this, fill gauge reads near E (Empty). In cold weather, the fuel filter could the tank slowly and only until the Refuel with Ultra Low Sulfur become clogged by wax naturally nozzle shuts off. Do not top it off. Diesel fuel. present in the fuel. To unclog it, Clean up any spilled fuel. move the vehicle to a warm garage area and allow the filter to warm up to between 0°C (32°F) and 10°C (50°F). You will not need to replace the filter. Additional information on the fuel filter follows. Use of biodiesel blends greater than B5 (5% blend) should be avoided in cold temperatures. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (60,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Water in Fuel (Diesel) Filling the Tank Warning (Continued) The fuel filter assembly has a sensor to determine if there is water { Warning . Fuel can spray out if the fuel in the fuel. If there is water in the cap is opened too quickly. fuel, a WATER IN FUEL CONTACT Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn This spray can happen if the SERVICE message will display. See violently and can cause injury or tank is nearly full, and is Fuel System Messages on death. more likely in hot weather. page 5-29. The water will need to . To help avoid injuries to you Open the fuel cap slowly and be drained. See your dealer. and others, read and follow wait for any hiss noise to stop all the instructions on the fuel then unscrew the cap all Running Out of Fuel pump island. the way. (Diesel) . Turn off the engine when Running out of diesel fuel requires refueling. priming after fuel is added. . Keep sparks, flames, and With engine switched off, turn smoking materials away ignition key to ON, wait from fuel. approximately 15 seconds, and turn . Do not leave the fuel pump key to LOCK to perform priming unattended. operation. Perform this operation . Do not reenter the vehicle three times or more while the while pumping fuel. engine is switched off, to avoid air entering the fuel line. . Keep children away from the fuel pump and never let children pump fuel. (Continued) Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (61,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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The fuel cap is behind a hinged fuel Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) door on the passenger side of the Warning (Continued) vehicle. To open the fuel door, push and release the rearward center shutting off the pump or by edge of the door. notifying the station attendant. Leave the area immediately. Turn the fuel cap counterclockwise to remove. Reinstall the cap by turning it clockwise until it clicks. On vehicles with gasoline engines, { Caution if the cap is not properly installed, If a new fuel cap is needed, be the malfunction indicator lamp will sure to get the right type of cap come on. See Malfunction Indicator from your dealer. The wrong type Lamp on page 5-14. of fuel cap may not fit properly, Do not top off or overfill the tank. may cause the malfunction DEF is a non-toxic solution that is Wait a few seconds before removing indicator lamp to light, and could sprayed into the exhaust stream of the nozzle. Clean fuel from painted damage the fuel tank and diesel vehicles to cause a chemical surfaces as soon as possible. See emissions system. See reaction and break down NOx Exterior Care on page 10-88. Malfunction Indicator Lamp on emissions into harmless nitrogen page 5-14. and water. { Warning DEF is not a fuel additive and never If a fire starts while you are comes into contact with diesel fuel. refueling, do not remove the It is stored in a separate tank, under nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by the load floor carpet in the trunk. It has a blue filler cap. See Diesel (Continued) Exhaust Fluid on page 9-27. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (62,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
9-62 Driving and Operating
Filling a Portable Fuel Warning (Continued) Trailer Towing Container keep it in contact with the fill General Towing { Warning opening until filling is Information complete. Only use towing equipment that has Filling a portable fuel container . Fill the container no more been designed for the vehicle. while it is in the vehicle can cause than 95% full to allow for Contact your dealer or trailering fuel vapors that can ignite either expansion. by static electricity or other dealer for assistance with preparing . Do not smoke, light matches, means. You or others could be the vehicle for towing a trailer. Read or use lighters while the entire section before towing a badly burned and the vehicle pumping fuel. trailer. could be damaged. Always: . Avoid using cell phones or For towing a disabled vehicle, see . Use approved fuel other electronic devices. Towing the Vehicle on page 10-85. containers. For towing the vehicle behind . Remove the container from another vehicle such as a motor the vehicle, trunk, or pickup home, see Recreational Vehicle bed before filling. Towing on page 10-85. . Place the container on the ground. Driving Characteristics . Place the nozzle inside the fill and Towing Tips opening of the container Driving with a Trailer before dispensing fuel, and When towing a trailer: (Continued) . Become familiar with the state and local laws that apply specifically to trailer towing. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (63,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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. Do not tow a trailer during the Towing a trailer requires a certain first 800 km (500 mi), to prevent { Warning amount of experience. The damage to the engine, axle or combination you are driving is other parts. When towing a trailer, exhaust longer and not as responsive as the gases may collect at the rear of . Then, during the first 800 km vehicle itself. Get acquainted with the vehicle and enter if the (500 mi) trailer towing, do not the handling and braking of the rig drive over 80 km/h (50 mph) and liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most before setting out for the open road. window is open. do not make starts at full throttle. Before starting, check all trailer hitch . Vehicles with automatic When towing a trailer: parts and attachments, safety transmissions can tow in D . Do not drive with the liftgate, chains, electrical connectors, lamps, (Drive) but M (Manual Mode) is trunk/hatch, or rear-most tires and mirrors. If the trailer has recommended. See Manual window open. electric brakes, start the Mode on page 9-35. Use a lower combination moving and then apply . Fully open the air outlets on gear if the transmission shifts the trailer brake controller by hand or under the instrument too often. For vehicles with a to be sure the brakes work. panel. manual transmission, it is better During the trip, check occasionally not to use the highest gear. . Also adjust the Climate to be sure that the load is secure Control system to a setting . Turn off Park Assist when and the lamps and any trailer that brings in only outside air. towing. brakes still work. See “Climate Control Systems” in the Index. Towing with a Stability Control For information about carbon System monoxide, see Engine Exhaust When towing, the sound of the on page 9-26. stability control system might be heard. The system is reacting to the vehicle movement caused by the Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (64,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
9-64 Driving and Operating
trailer, which mainly occurs during Making Turns lamps also flash, telling other cornering. This is normal when drivers the vehicle is turning, towing heavier trailers. { Caution changing lanes or stopping. Following Distance When towing a trailer, the arrows on Making very sharp turns while the instrument cluster flash for turns Stay at least twice as far behind the trailering could cause the trailer to even if the bulbs on the trailer are vehicle ahead as you would when come in contact with the vehicle. burned out. Check occasionally to driving the vehicle without a trailer. The vehicle could be damaged. be sure the trailer bulbs are still This can help to avoid situations Avoid making very sharp turns working. that require heavy braking and while trailering. sudden turns. Driving on Grades
Passing When turning with a trailer, make Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before starting down a long or More passing distance is needed wider turns than normal so the trailer will not strike soft shoulders, steep downgrade. If the when towing a trailer. Because the transmission is not shifted down, the rig is longer, it is necessary to go curbs, road signs, trees or other objects. Use the turn signal well in brakes might have to be used so farther beyond the passed vehicle much that they would get hot and no before returning to the lane. advance and avoid jerky or sudden maneuvers. longer work well. Backing Up The vehicle can tow in D (Drive). Turn Signals When Towing a Use a lower gear if the transmission Hold the bottom of the steering Trailer wheel with one hand. To move the shifts too often. trailer to the left, move your hand to The turn signal indicators on the When towing at high altitude on the left. To move the trailer to the instrument cluster flash whenever steep uphill grades, engine coolant right, move your hand to the right. signaling a turn or lane change. boils at a lower temperature than at Always back up slowly and, Properly hooked up, the trailer normal altitudes. If the engine is if possible, have someone turned off immediately after towing guide you. at high altitude on steep uphill Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (65,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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grades, the vehicle could show If parking the rig on a hill: 2. Let up on the brake pedal. signs similar to engine overheating. 1. Press the brake pedal, but do 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is To avoid this, let the engine run not shift into P (Park) yet. Turn clear of the chocks. while parked, preferably on level the wheels into the curb if facing ground, with the transmission in 4. Stop and have someone pick up downhill or into traffic if facing and store the chocks. P (Park) for a few minutes before uphill. turning the engine off. If the Maintenance When Trailer overheat warning comes on, see 2. Have someone place chocks Engine Overheating on page 10-23. under the trailer wheels. Towing The vehicle needs service more Parking on Hills 3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the brake pedal often when pulling a trailer. See the until the chocks absorb the load. Maintenance Schedule on { Warning page 11-2. Things that are 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then especially important in trailer Parking the vehicle on a hill with apply the parking brake and shift operation are automatic the trailer attached can be into P (Park) for vehicles with an transmission fluid, engine oil, axle dangerous. If something goes automatic transmission or into lubricant, belts, cooling system and wrong, the rig could start to move. gear for vehicles with a manual brake system. Inspect these before People can be injured, and both transmission. and during the trip. the vehicle and the trailer can be 5. Release the brake pedal. Check periodically to see that all damaged. When possible, always hitch nuts and bolts are tight. park the rig on a flat surface. Leaving After Parking on a Hill 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal Engine Cooling When Trailer while you: Towing . Start the engine. The cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating . Shift into a gear. conditions. See Engine Overheating . Release the parking brake. on page 10-23. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (66,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
9-66 Driving and Operating
Trailer Towing (Fuel It depends on how the rig is used. curb weight of the vehicle, any For example, speed, altitude, road cargo carried in it, and the people Economy Model or Diesel grades, outside temperature, and who will be riding in the vehicle. Engine) how much the vehicle is used to pull If there are a lot of options, The vehicle is neither designed nor a trailer are all important. It can equipment, passengers, or cargo in intended to tow a trailer. depend on any special equipment the vehicle, it will reduce the tongue on the vehicle, and the amount of weight the vehicle can carry, which Trailer Towing (Except tongue weight the vehicle can carry. will also reduce the trailer weight the See “Weight of the Trailer Tongue” vehicle can tow. If towing a trailer, Fuel Economy Model or later in this section. the tongue load must be added to Diesel Engine) Maximum trailer weight is calculated the GVW because the vehicle will assuming only the driver is in the be carrying that weight, too. See Before pulling a trailer, there are Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-9. three important considerations that tow vehicle and it has all the have to do with weight: required trailering equipment. The weight of additional optional . The weight of the trailer. equipment, passengers, and cargo . The weight of the trailer tongue. in the tow vehicle must be subtracted from the maximum trailer . The total weight on your weight. vehicle's tires. Ask your dealer for trailering Weight of the Trailer information or advice. How heavy can a trailer safely be? Weight of the Trailer Tongue It should never weigh more than The tongue load (1) of any trailer is 454 kg (1,000 lb). But even that can an important weight to measure be too heavy. because it affects the total gross weight of the vehicle. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (67,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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The trailer tongue (1) should weigh Towing Equipment Safety Chains 10 to 15 percent of the total loaded Always attach chains between the trailer weight (2). Hitches vehicle and the trailer. Cross the After loading the trailer, weigh the Use the correct hitch equipment. safety chains under the tongue of trailer and then the tongue, See your dealer or a hitch dealer for the trailer to help prevent the tongue separately, to see if the weights are assistance. from contacting the road if it proper. If they are not, adjustments . The rear bumper on the vehicle becomes separated from the hitch. might be made by moving some is not intended for hitches. Do Leave enough slack so the rig can items around in the trailer. not attach rental hitches or other turn. Never allow safety chains to drag on the ground. Total Weight on Your Vehicle's bumper-type hitches to it. Use Tires only a frame-mounted hitch that Trailer Brakes does not attach to the bumper. Be sure the vehicle's tires are Does the trailer have its own inflated to the upper limit for cold . Will any holes be made in the brakes? Be sure to read and follow tires. These numbers can be found body of the vehicle when the the instructions for the trailer brakes on the Tire and Loading Information trailer hitch is installed? If so, so they are installed, adjusted, and label. See Vehicle Load Limits on seal the holes when the hitch is maintained properly. removed. If the holes are not page 9-9. Make sure not to go over Because the vehicle has antilock the GVW limit for the vehicle, sealed, dirt, water, and deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from the brakes, do not tap into the vehicle's including the weight of the trailer brake system. If this is done, both tongue. exhaust can get into the vehicle. See Engine Exhaust on brake systems will not work well or page 9-26. at all. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (68,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
9-68 Driving and Operating
Conversions and Add-Ons Add-On Electrical Equipment
{ Caution
Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components to not work and would not be covered by the warranty. Always check with your dealer before adding electrical equipment.
Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the vehicle is not operating. The vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to add anything electrical to the vehicle, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 3-26 and Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 3-27. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
Vehicle Care 10-1
Overheated Engine Taillamps, Turn Signal, Vehicle Care Protection Sidemarker, Stoplamps, Operating Mode ...... 10-25 and Back-Up Lamps ...... 10-34 Washer Fluid ...... 10-25 License Plate Lamp ...... 10-36 General Information Brakes ...... 10-26 Replacement Bulbs ...... 10-37 General Information ...... 10-2 Brake Fluid ...... 10-27 California Proposition Battery ...... 10-28 Electrical System 65 Warning ...... 10-2 Starter Switch Check ...... 10-29 Electrical System California Perchlorate Automatic Transmission Shift Overload ...... 10-37 Materials Requirements . . . . 10-3 Lock Control Function Fuses and Circuit Accessories and Check ...... 10-30 Breakers ...... 10-38 Modifications ...... 10-3 Ignition Transmission Lock Engine Compartment Fuse Vehicle Checks Check ...... 10-30 Block ...... 10-38 Park Brake and P (Park) Instrument Panel Fuse Doing Your Own Block ...... 10-41 Service Work ...... 10-4 Mechanism Check ...... 10-30 Hood ...... 10-4 Wiper Blade Wheels and Tires Engine Compartment Replacement ...... 10-31 Tires ...... 10-43 Overview ...... 10-6 Headlamp Aiming All-Season Tires ...... 10-44 Engine Oil ...... 10-11 Headlamp Aiming ...... 10-32 Winter Tires ...... 10-45 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . 10-15 Low-Profile Tires ...... 10-45 Automatic Transmission Bulb Replacement Tire Sidewall Labeling ...... 10-45 Fluid ...... 10-16 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-32 Tire Designations ...... 10-48 Manual Transmission Halogen Bulbs ...... 10-32 Tire Terminology and Fluid ...... 10-16 Headlamps, Front Turn Definitions ...... 10-48 Hydraulic Clutch ...... 10-16 Signal and Parking Tire Pressure ...... 10-51 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . 10-17 Lamps ...... 10-32 Tire Pressure Monitor Cooling System ...... 10-19 System ...... 10-52 Engine Coolant ...... 10-20 Engine Overheating ...... 10-23 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
10-2 Vehicle Care
Tire Pressure Monitor Towing the Vehicle General Information Operation ...... 10-53 Towing the Vehicle ...... 10-85 Tire Inspection ...... 10-57 Recreational Vehicle For service and parts needs, visit Tire Rotation ...... 10-57 Towing ...... 10-85 your dealer. You will receive When It Is Time for New genuine GM parts and GM-trained Tires ...... 10-58 Appearance Care and supported service people. Buying New Tires ...... 10-59 Exterior Care ...... 10-88 Interior Care ...... 10-93 Genuine GM parts have one of Different Size Tires and these marks: Wheels ...... 10-60 Floor Mats ...... 10-97 Uniform Tire Quality Grading ...... 10-61 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...... 10-62 Wheel Replacement ...... 10-63 Tire Chains ...... 10-63 If a Tire Goes Flat ...... 10-64 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ...... 10-66 Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ...... 10-72 Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (Diesel) . . . 10-73 Tire Changing ...... 10-74 Compact Spare Tire ...... 10-81 California Proposition 65 Warning Jump Starting Jump Starting ...... 10-82 WARNING: Most motor vehicles, including this one, contain and/or emit chemicals known to the State Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
Vehicle Care 10-3
of California to cause cancer and Accessories and GM Accessories are designed to birth defects or other reproductive complement and function with other harm. Engine exhaust, many parts Modifications systems on the vehicle. See your and systems, many fluids, and Adding non‐dealer accessories or dealer to accessorize the vehicle some component wear by-products making modifications to the vehicle using genuine GM Accessories contain and/or emit these can affect vehicle performance and installed by a dealer technician. chemicals. safety, including such things as Also, see Adding Equipment to the See Battery on page 10-28 and airbags, braking, stability, ride and Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on Jump Starting on page 10-82. handling, emissions systems, page 3-27. aerodynamics, durability, and electronic systems like antilock California Perchlorate brakes, traction control, and stability Materials Requirements control. These accessories or Certain types of automotive modifications could even cause applications, such as airbag malfunction or damage not covered initiators, safety belt pretensioners, by the vehicle warranty. and lithium batteries contained in Damage to vehicle components Remote Keyless Entry transmitters, resulting from modifications or the may contain perchlorate materials. installation or use of non‐GM Special handling may be necessary. certified parts, including control For additional information, see module or software modifications, is www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ not covered under the terms of the perchlorate. vehicle warranty and may affect remaining warranty coverage for affected parts. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
10-4 Vehicle Care
Vehicle Checks This vehicle has an airbag system. Hood Before attempting to do your own service work, see Servicing the To open the hood: Doing Your Own Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on Service Work page 3-26. Keep a record with all parts receipts { Warning and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed. See It can be dangerous to work on Maintenance Records on your vehicle if you do not have page 11-15. the proper knowledge, service manual, tools, or parts. Always { Caution follow owner manual procedures and consult the service manual Even small amounts of for your vehicle before doing any contamination can cause damage service work. to vehicle systems. Do not allow contaminants to contact the fluids, 1. Pull up on the hood release reservoir caps, or dipsticks. handle. It is located inside the If doing some of your own service vehicle to the left of the steering work, use the proper service column. manual. It tells you much more about how to service the vehicle than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service Publications Ordering Information on page 13-11. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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To close the hood: 1. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then, lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. Remove the hood prop from the slot on the underside of the hood and return the prop to its retainer. The prop rod must click into place when returning it to the retainer to prevent hood damage. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and 3. Lift the hood and release the 2. Lower the hood 30 cm (12 in) push the secondary hood hood prop from its retainer, above the vehicle and release it release handle toward the driver located above the radiator. so it fully latches. Check to side of the vehicle. Securely place the hood prop make sure the hood is closed into the slot on the underside of and repeat the process if the hood. necessary. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
10-6 Vehicle Care
Engine Compartment Overview
1.4L L4 Engine Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on 10. Engine Compartment Fuse page 10-17. Block on page 10-38. 2. Engine Oil Dipstick. See 11. Windshield Washer Fluid “Checking Engine Oil” under Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Engine Oil on page 10-11. Fluid” under Washer Fluid on 3. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of page 10-25. View). See Cooling System on page 10-19. 4. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 10-11. 5. Remote Negative (-) Grounding Point. See Jump Starting on page 10-82. 6. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir. See “Brake Fluid” under Brakes on page 10-26 and Hydraulic Clutch on page 10-16. 7. Battery on page 10-28. 8. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Engine Coolant on page 10-20. 9. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 10-82. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
10-8 Vehicle Care
1.8L L4 Engine Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
Vehicle Care 10-9
1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on 10. Engine Compartment Fuse page 10-17. Block on page 10-38. 2. Engine Oil Dipstick. See 11. Windshield Washer Fluid “Checking Engine Oil” under Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Engine Oil on page 10-11. Fluid” under Washer Fluid on 3. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of page 10-25. View). See Cooling System on page 10-19. 4. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When to Add Engine Oil” under Engine Oil on page 10-11. 5. Remote Negative (-) Grounding Point. See Jump Starting on page 10-82. 6. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir. See “Brake Fluid” under Brakes on page 10-26 and Hydraulic Clutch on page 10-16. 7. Battery on page 10-28. 8. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap. See Cooling System on page 10-19. 9. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on page 10-82. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (10,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
10-10 Vehicle Care
2.0L L4 Engine Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (11,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
Vehicle Care 10-11
1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on 10. Windshield Washer Fluid . Change the engine oil at the page 10-17. Reservoir. See “Adding Washer appropriate time. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10-15. 2. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of Fluid” under Washer Fluid on View). See Cooling System on page 10-25. . Always dispose of engine oil page 10-19. 11. Engine Compartment Fuse properly. See “What to Do with Used Oil” in this section. 3. Remote Negative (-) Grounding Block on page 10-38. Point. See Jump Starting on Checking Engine Oil Engine Oil page 10-82. It is a good idea to check the engine 4. Engine Oil Dipstick. See To ensure proper engine oil level at each fuel fill. In order to “Checking Engine Oil” under performance and long life, careful get an accurate reading, the vehicle Engine Oil on page 10-11. attention must be paid to engine oil. must be on level ground. The Following these simple, but engine oil dipstick handle is a loop. 5. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When important steps will help protect See Engine Compartment Overview to Add Engine Oil” under Engine your investment: Oil on page 10-11. on page 10-6 for the location of the . Always use engine oil approved engine oil dipstick. 6. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See to the proper specification and of Obtaining an accurate oil level “Brake Fluid” under Brakes on the proper viscosity grade. See page 10-26. reading is essential: “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” 7. Battery on page 10-28. in this section. 1. If the engine has been running recently, turn off the engine and 8. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and . Check the engine oil level allow several minutes for the oil Pressure Cap. See Cooling regularly and maintain the to drain back into the oil pan. System on page 10-19. proper oil level. See “Checking Checking the oil level too soon Engine Oil and When to Add 9. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. ” “ after engine shutoff will not Engine Oil in this section. See Jump Starting on ” provide an accurate oil level page 10-82. reading. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (12,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
10-12 Vehicle Care
When to Add Engine Oil { Warning { Caution
The engine oil dipstick handle Do not add too much oil. Oil may be hot; it could burn you. levels above or below the Use a towel or glove to touch the acceptable operating range dipstick handle. shown on the dipstick are harmful to the engine. If you find that you 2. Pull out the dipstick and wipe it Gasoline have an oil level above the with a clean paper towel or cloth, operating range, i.e., the engine then push it back in all the way. has so much oil that the oil level Remove it again, keeping the tip gets above the cross-hatched down, and check the level. area that shows the proper operating range, the engine could be damaged. You should drain Diesel out the excess oil or limit driving of the vehicle and seek a service If the oil is below the cross-hatched professional to remove the area at the tip of the dipstick, add excess amount of oil. 1 L (1 qt) of the recommended oil and then recheck the level. See “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in See Engine Compartment Overview this section for an explanation of on page 10-6 for the location of the what kind of oil to use. For engine engine oil fill cap. oil crankcase capacity, see Add enough oil to put the level Capacities and Specifications on somewhere in the proper operating page 12-2. range. Push the dipstick all the way back in when through. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (13,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
Vehicle Care 10-13
Selecting the Right Engine Oil Selecting the Right Engine Oil (Gasoline Engines) { Caution (Diesel Engines) Selecting the right engine oil Failure to use the recommended Selecting the right engine oil depends on both the proper oil engine oil can result in engine depends on both the proper oil specification and viscosity grade. damage not covered by the specification and viscosity grade: See Recommended Fluids and vehicle warranty. Check with your Specification Lubricants on page 11-12. dealer or service provider on Ask for and use engine oils that Specification whether the oil is approved to the dexos1 specification. meet the dexos2™ specification. Ask for and use engine oils that Engine oils that have been meet the dexos1™ specification. approved by GM as meeting the Viscosity Grade Engine oils that have been dexos2 specification are marked approved by GM as meeting the Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade with the dexos2 approved logo. See dexos1 specification are marked engine oil. www.gmdexos.com. with the dexos1 approved logo. See Cold Temperature Operation: In an Use of Substitute Engine Oils if www.gmdexos.com. area of extreme cold, where the dexos2 is unavailable: In the event temperature falls below −29 °C that dexos2-approved engine oil is (−20 °F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be not available at an oil change or for used. An oil of this viscosity grade maintaining proper oil level, you will provide easier cold starting for may use substitute engine oil that the engine at extremely low meets ACEA C3 of the appropriate temperatures. When selecting an oil viscosity grade. of the appropriate viscosity grade, always select an oil of the correct specification. See “Specification” earlier in this section. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (14,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
10-14 Vehicle Care
Viscosity Grade Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade engine oil. Cold Temperature Operation: In an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below −29 °C { Caution (−20 °F), an SAE 0W-40 oil may be used. An oil of this viscosity grade Use only engine oil that is will provide easier cold starting for approved to the dexos2 the engine at extremely low specification or equivalent engine temperatures. When selecting an oil oil as defined in the preceding of the appropriate viscosity grade, paragraph. Failure to use the always select an oil of the correct recommended engine oil can specification. See “Specification” earlier in this section. result in engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (15,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
Vehicle Care 10-15
Engine Oil Additives/Engine from the filter before disposal. Never See Engine Oil Messages on Oil Flushes dispose of oil by putting it in the page 5-29. Change the oil as soon trash or pouring it on the ground, as possible within the next 1 000 km Do not add anything to the oil. The into sewers, or into streams or (600 mi). It is possible that, if driving recommended oils meeting the bodies of water. Recycle it by taking under the best conditions, the oil life dexos specification are all that is it to a place that collects used oil. system might indicate that an oil needed for good performance and change is not necessary for up to a engine protection. Engine Oil Life System year. The engine oil and filter must Engine oil system flushes are not be changed at least once a year recommended and could cause When to Change Engine Oil and, at this time, the system must engine damage not covered by the This vehicle has a computer system be reset. Your dealer has trained vehicle warranty. that indicates when to change the service people who will perform this work and reset the system. It is also What to Do with Used Oil engine oil and filter. This is based on a combination of factors which important to check the oil regularly Used engine oil contains certain include engine revolutions, engine over the course of an oil drain elements that can be unhealthy for temperature, and miles driven. interval and keep it at the proper your skin and could even cause Based on driving conditions, the level. cancer. Do not let used oil stay on mileage at which an oil change is If the system is ever reset your skin for very long. Clean your indicated can vary considerably. For accidentally, the oil must be skin and nails with soap and water, the oil life system to work properly, changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi) or a good hand cleaner. Wash or the system must be reset every time since the last oil change. properly dispose of clothing or rags the oil is changed. Remember to reset the oil life containing used engine oil. See the system whenever the oil is changed. manufacturer's warnings about the When the system has calculated use and disposal of oil products. that oil life has been diminished, it indicates that an oil change is Used oil can be a threat to the necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE environment. If you change your OIL SOON DIC message comes on. own oil, be sure to drain all the oil Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (16,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
10-16 Vehicle Care
How to Reset the Engine Oil Automatic Transmission Manual Transmission Life System Fluid Fluid Reset the system whenever the engine oil is changed so that the How to Check Automatic How to Check Manual system can calculate the next Transmission Fluid Transmission Fluid engine oil change. To reset the It is not necessary to check the It is not necessary to check the system: transmission fluid level. manual transmission fluid level. 1. Using the DIC MENU button and A transmission fluid leak is the only A transmission fluid leak is the only thumbwheel, scroll until you reason for fluid loss. If a leak reason for fluid loss. If a leak reach REMAINING OIL LIFE on occurs, take the vehicle to your occurs, take the vehicle to your dealer and have it repaired as soon dealer and have it repaired as soon the DIC (: % for Canada). as possible. as possible. See Recommended 2. Press the SET/CLR button to The vehicle is not equipped with a Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-12 reset the oil life at 100%. When transmission fluid level dipstick. for the proper fluid to use. prompted, use the thumbwheel There is a special procedure for to highlight YES or NO. Press checking and changing the Hydraulic Clutch the SET/CLR button to confirm. transmission fluid. Because this For vehicles with a manual Be careful not to reset the oil life procedure is difficult, this should be transmission, it is not necessary to display accidentally at any time done at the dealer. Contact the regularly check brake/clutch fluid other than after the oil is changed. dealer for additional information. unless there is a leak suspected. It cannot be reset accurately. Change the fluid at the intervals Adding fluid will not correct a leak. If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON listed in Maintenance Schedule on A fluid loss in this system could DIC message comes back on when page 11-2, and be sure to use the indicate a problem. Have the the vehicle is started, the engine oil fluid listed in Recommended Fluids system inspected and repaired. life system has not reset. Repeat and Lubricants on page 11-12. the procedure. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (17,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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When to Check and What Do not remove the cap to check the loose dust and dirt. If the filter to Use fluid level or to top off the fluid level. remains covered with dirt, a new Remove the cap only when filter is required. necessary to add the proper fluid To inspect or replace the engine air until the level reaches the MIN line. cleaner/filter: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 1.4L L4 Engine See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10-6 for the location of the The brake/hydraulic clutch fluid engine air cleaner/filter. reservoir cap has either a symbol or text specifying the type of brake When to Inspect the Engine Air fluid. The common brake/clutch fluid Cleaner/Filter reservoir is filled with GM approved Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the DOT 3 brake fluid as indicated on scheduled maintenance intervals the reservoir cap. See Engine and replace it at the first oil change Compartment Overview on after each 80 000 km (50,000 mi) page 10-6 for reservoir location. interval. See Maintenance Schedule How to Check and Add Fluid on page 11-2. If you are driving in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the Visually check the brake/clutch fluid filter at each engine oil change. reservoir to make sure the fluid level is at the MIN (minimum) line on the How to Inspect the Engine Air side of the reservoir. The brake/ Cleaner/Filter hydraulic clutch fluid system should To inspect the air cleaner/filter, be closed and sealed. remove the filter from the vehicle and lightly shake the filter to release Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (18,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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1.8L L4 Engine 1. Remove the six screws that secure the cover on. { Warning 2. Lift off the cover. Operating the engine with the air 3. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter off can cause you or cleaner/filter. others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it 4. Align the filter correctly. helps to stop flames if the engine 5. Install the cover by lowering it backfires. Use caution when over the filter and secure with working on the engine and do not the six screws. drive with the air cleaner/filter off.
{ Caution 2.0L L4 Engine If the air cleaner/filter is off, dirt can easily get into the engine, which could damage it. Always have the air cleaner/filter in place when you are driving. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (19,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
Vehicle Care 10-19
Cooling System { Warning The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct Heater and radiator hoses, and working temperature. other engine parts, can be very hot. Do not touch them. If you do, you can be burned. Do not run the engine if there is a leak. If you run the engine, it could lose all coolant. That could cause an engine fire, and you could be burned. Get any leak 2.0L L4 Engine fixed before you drive the vehicle. 1. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View) 2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank { Caution 1.4L L4 Engine Shown, 1.8L L4 and Pressure Cap Using coolant other than Engine Similar ® { Warning DEX-COOL can cause 1. Engine Cooling Fan (Out premature engine, heater core, of View) An electric engine cooling fan or radiator corrosion. In addition, 2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank under the hood can start up even the engine coolant could require and Pressure Cap when the engine is not running changing sooner. Any repairs and can cause injury. Keep would not be covered by the hands, clothing, and tools away (Continued) from any underhood electric fan. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (20,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
10-20 Vehicle Care
What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Caution (Continued) drinkable water and DEX-COOL { Warning coolant. If using this mixture, vehicle warranty. Always use nothing else needs to be added. DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant Adding only plain water or some This mixture: in the vehicle. other liquid to the cooling system . Gives freezing protection down can be dangerous. Plain water to −37°C (−34°F), outside Engine Coolant and other liquids, can boil before temperature. the proper coolant mixture will. The cooling system in the vehicle is . Gives boiling protection up to The coolant warning system is set filled with DEX-COOL engine 129°C (265°F), engine for the proper coolant mixture. coolant. This coolant is designed to temperature. remain in the vehicle for 5 years or With plain water or the wrong mixture, the engine could get too . Protects against rust and 240 000 km (150,000 mi), whichever corrosion. occurs first. hot but you would not get the overheat warning. The engine . Will not damage aluminum parts. The following explains the cooling could catch fire and you or others . Helps keep the proper engine system and how to check and add could be burned. Use a 50/ coolant when it is low. If there is a temperature. 50 mixture of clean, drinkable problem with engine overheating, water and DEX-COOL coolant. see Engine Overheating on { Caution page 10-23. If improper coolant mixture, inhibitors, or additives are used in the vehicle cooling system, the engine could overheat and be damaged. Too much water in the (Continued) Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (21,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
Vehicle Care 10-21
Check to see if coolant is visible in How to Add Coolant to the Caution (Continued) the coolant surge tank. If the coolant Coolant Surge Tank inside the coolant surge tank is mixture can freeze and crack boiling, do not do anything else until { Caution engine cooling parts. The repairs it cools down. If coolant is visible would not be covered by the but the coolant level is not at the This vehicle has a specific vehicle warranty. Use only the indicated mark, add a 50/50 mixture coolant fill procedure. Failure to proper mixture of engine coolant of clean, drinkable water and follow this procedure could cause for the cooling system. See DEX-COOL coolant at the coolant the engine to overheat and be Recommended Fluids and surge tank, but be sure the cooling severely damaged. Lubricants on page 11-12. system is cool before this is done. See Engine Overheating on page 10-23. If no problem is found, check to see Never dispose of engine coolant by if coolant is visible in the coolant putting it in the trash, pouring it on The coolant surge tank is located in surge tank. If coolant is visible but the ground, or into sewers, streams, the engine compartment on the the coolant level is not at the or bodies of water. Have the coolant driver side of the vehicle. See indicated level mark, add a 50/ changed by an authorized service Engine Compartment Overview on 50 mixture of clean, drinkable water center, familiar with legal page 10-6. and DEX-COOL coolant at the requirements regarding used coolant surge tank, but be sure the coolant disposal. This will help cooling system, including the protect the environment and your coolant surge tank pressure cap, is health. cool before you do it. Checking Coolant The vehicle must be on a level surface when checking the coolant level. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (22,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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{ Warning Warning (Continued) { Warning
Steam and scalding liquids from a The coolant warning system is set You can be burned if you spill hot cooling system can blow out for the proper coolant mixture. coolant on hot engine parts. and burn you badly. They are With plain water or the wrong Coolant contains ethylene glycol under pressure, and if you turn mixture, the engine could get too and it will burn if the engine parts the coolant surge tank pressure hot but you would not get the are hot enough. Do not spill cap — even a little — they can overheat warning. The engine coolant on a hot engine. come out at high speed. Never could catch fire and you or others turn the cap when the cooling could be burned. Use a 50/ system, including the coolant 50 mixture of clean, drinkable surge tank pressure cap, is hot. water and DEX-COOL coolant. Wait for the cooling system and coolant surge tank pressure cap to cool if you ever have to turn the pressure cap. { Caution In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, { Warning heater core, and other parts. Use the recommended coolant and Adding only plain water or some the proper coolant mixture. other liquid to the cooling system can be dangerous. Plain water and other liquids, can boil before the proper coolant mixture will. (Continued) Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (23,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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will allow any pressure still left to Check the level in the coolant surge be vented out the tank when the cooling system has discharge hose. cooled down. If the coolant is not at 2. Keep turning the pressure cap the proper level, repeat Steps 1– slowly and remove it. 3 and reinstall the pressure cap. If the coolant still is not at the proper 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with level when the system cools down the proper DEX-COOL coolant again, see your dealer. mixture to the indicated level mark. Engine Overheating 4. With the coolant surge tank There is an engine coolant pressure cap off, start the temperature gauge on the vehicle 1.4L L4 Engine Shown, 1.8L L4 engine and let it run until the instrument cluster to warn of engine Engine, and 2.0L L4 Engine upper radiator hose can be felt overheating. See Engine Coolant Similar getting hot. Watch out for the Temperature Gauge on page 5-11. engine cooling fan. 1. Remove the coolant surge tank If the decision is made not to lift the pressure cap when the cooling By this time, the coolant level hood when this warning appears, system, including the coolant inside the coolant surge tank get service help right away. See surge tank pressure cap and may be lower. If the level is Roadside Assistance Program on upper radiator hose, is no lower, add more of the proper page 13-5. longer hot. DEX-COOL coolant mixture to the coolant surge tank until the If the decision is made to lift the Turn the pressure cap slowly level reaches the indicated hood, make sure the vehicle is counterclockwise about level mark. parked on a level surface. one-quarter of a turn. If you hear Check to see if the engine cooling a hiss, wait for that to stop. This 5. Replace the pressure cap. Be sure the pressure cap is fan is running. If the engine is hand-tight. overheating, the fan should be Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (24,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
10-24 Vehicle Care
running. If it is not, do not continue . Stops after high-speed driving. to run the engine and have the Warning (Continued) . Idles for long periods in traffic. vehicle serviced. steam coming from it. Just turn it . Tows a trailer. off and get everyone away from { Caution If the overheat warning is displayed the vehicle until it cools down. with no sign of steam: Wait until there is no sign of Running the engine without 1. Turn the air conditioning off. coolant may cause damage or a steam or coolant before you open fire. Vehicle damage would not be the hood. 2. Turn the heater on to the highest covered by the vehicle warranty. If you keep driving when the temperature and to the highest fan speed. Open the windows as See Overheated Engine engine is overheated, the liquids necessary. Protection Operating Mode on in it can catch fire. You or others page 10-25 for information on could be badly burned. Stop the 3. When it is safe to do so, pull off driving to a safe place in an engine if it overheats, and get out the road, shift to P (Park) or emergency. of the vehicle until the engine N (Neutral) and let the is cool. engine idle. If Steam Is Coming from the If the temperature overheat gauge is Engine Compartment If No Steam Is Coming from no longer in the overheat zone or an overheat warning no longer the Engine Compartment displays, the vehicle can be driven. { Warning If an engine overheat warning is Continue to drive the vehicle slowly displayed but no steam can be seen for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe Steam from an overheated engine or heard, the problem may not be vehicle distance from the vehicle in can burn you badly, even if you too serious. Sometimes the engine front. If the warning does not come just open the hood. Stay away can get a little too hot when the back on, continue to drive normally from the engine if you see or hear vehicle: and have the cooling system (Continued) checked for fill and function. . Climbs a long hill on a hot day. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (25,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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If the warning continues, pull over, exists. Driving extended distances below freezing, use a fluid that has stop, and park the vehicle and/or towing a trailer in the sufficient protection against right away. overheat protection mode should be freezing. avoided. If there is no sign of steam, idle the Adding Washer Fluid engine for three minutes while parked. If the warning is still { Caution displayed, turn off the engine until it cools down. Also, for gasoline After driving in the overheated engines only, see “Overheated engine protection operating Engine Protection Operating Mode” mode, the engine oil will be following. severely degraded. Any repairs performed before the engine is cool may cause engine damage. Open the cap with the washer Overheated Engine symbol on it. Add washer fluid until Protection Allow the engine to cool before attempting any repair. Repair the the tank is full. See Engine Compartment Overview on Operating Mode cause of coolant loss, change the page 10-6 for reservoir location. This emergency operating mode oil, and reset the oil life system. allows the vehicle to be driven to a See Engine Oil on page 10-11. safe place in an emergency { Caution situation. If an overheated engine Washer Fluid . Do not use engine coolant condition exists, an overheat (antifreeze) in the windshield protection mode which alternates What to Use washer. It can damage the firing groups of cylinders helps When windshield washer fluid is windshield washer system prevent engine damage. In this and paint. mode, a significant loss in power needed, be sure to read the and engine performance will be manufacturer's instructions before (Continued) noticed. The temperature gauge will use. If operating the vehicle in an indicate an overheat condition area where the temperature may fall Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (26,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
10-26 Vehicle Care
heard all the time the vehicle is Properly torqued wheel nuts are Caution (Continued) moving, except when applying the necessary to help prevent brake brake pedal firmly. pulsation. When tires are rotated, . Do not mix water with inspect brake pads for wear and ready-to-use washer fluid. { Warning evenly tighten wheel nuts in the Water can cause the solution proper sequence to torque to freeze and damage the The brake wear warning sound specifications in Capacities and washer fluid tank and other Specifications on page 12-2. parts of the washer system. means that soon the brakes will not work well. That could lead to If the vehicle has rear drum brakes, . When using concentrated a crash. When the brake wear they do not have wear indicators, washer fluid, follow the warning sound is heard, have the but if a rear brake rubbing noise is manufacturer instructions for vehicle serviced. heard, have the rear brake linings adding water. inspected immediately. Rear brake . Fill the washer fluid tank only drums should be removed and three-quarters full when it is inspected each time the tires are very cold. This allows for fluid { Caution removed for rotation or changing. expansion if freezing occurs, Drum brakes have an inspection Continuing to drive with worn-out which could damage the tank hole to inspect lining wear during if it is completely full. brake pads could result in costly scheduled maintenance. When the brake repair. front brake pads are replaced, have the rear brakes inspected, too. Brakes Some driving conditions or climates Brake linings should always be Disc brake pads have built-in wear can cause a brake squeal when the replaced as complete axle sets. indicators that make a high-pitched brakes are first applied or lightly warning sound when the brake pads applied. This does not mean are worn and new pads are needed. something is wrong with the brakes. The sound can come and go or be Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (27,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
Vehicle Care 10-27
Brake Pedal Travel The brake/clutch master cylinder necessary, only when work is done reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake on the brake/clutch hydraulic See your dealer if the brake pedal fluid as indicated on the reservoir system. does not return to normal height, cap. See Engine Compartment or if there is a rapid increase in Overview on page 10-6 for the pedal travel. This could be a sign { Warning location of the reservoir. that brake service may be required. There are only two reasons why the If too much brake fluid is added, it Replacing Brake System Parts brake fluid level in the reservoir can spill on the engine and burn, Always replace brake system parts might go down: if the engine is hot enough. You or others could be burned, and with new, approved replacement . The brake fluid level goes down the vehicle could be damaged. parts. If this is not done, the brakes because of normal brake lining Add brake fluid only when work is may not work properly. The braking wear. When new linings are done on the brake/clutch performance expected can change installed, the fluid level goes in many other ways if the wrong back up. hydraulic system. replacement brake parts are . A fluid leak in the brake/clutch installed or parts are improperly Checking Brake Fluid installed. hydraulic system can also cause a low fluid level. Have the brake/ The brake/clutch fluid can be Brake Fluid clutch hydraulic system fixed, checked without taking off the cap since a leak means that sooner by looking at the brake/clutch fluid or later the brakes will not reservoir. work well. The fluid level should be above Do not top off the brake/clutch fluid. MIN. If it is not, have the brake/ Adding fluid does not correct a leak. clutch hydraulic system checked to If fluid is added when the linings are see if there is a leak. worn, there will be too much fluid when new brake linings are installed. Add or remove fluid, as Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (28,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
10-28 Vehicle Care
After work is done on the brake/ Battery clutch hydraulic system, make sure { Caution the level is above MIN but not over The original equipment battery is . the MAX mark. Using the wrong fluid can maintenance free. Do not remove badly damage brake/clutch the cap and do not add fluid. When the brake/clutch fluid falls to a hydraulic system parts. For low level, the brake warning light example, just a few drops of Refer to the replacement number on comes on. See Brake System mineral-based oil, such as the original battery label when a Warning Light on page 5-16. engine oil, in the brake new battery is needed. What to Add hydraulic system can damage brake hydraulic system parts { Warning Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid so badly that they will have to from a sealed container. See be replaced. Do not let WARNING: Battery posts, Recommended Fluids and someone put in the wrong terminals, and related Lubricants on page 11-12. kind of fluid. accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to Always clean the brake/clutch fluid . If brake fluid is spilled on the the State of California to cause reservoir cap and the area around vehicle's painted surfaces, cancer and birth defects or other the cap before removing it. This the paint finish can be helps keep dirt from entering the damaged. Be careful not to reproductive harm. Wash hands reservoir. spill brake fluid on the after handling. See California vehicle. If you do, wash it off Proposition 65 Warning on { Warning immediately. page 10-2.
With the wrong kind of fluid in the brake/clutch hydraulic system, the brakes might not work well. This could cause a crash. Always use the proper brake/clutch fluid. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (29,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Vehicle Storage Starter Switch Check 3. For automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine { Warning in each gear. The vehicle should { Warning start only in P (Park) or Batteries have acid that can burn When you are doing this N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact you and gas that can explode. inspection, the vehicle could your dealer for service. You can be badly hurt if you are move suddenly. If the vehicle not careful. See Jump Starting on moves, you or others could be For manual transmission page 10-82 for tips on working injured. vehicles, put the shift lever in around a battery without Neutral, push the clutch pedal getting hurt. down halfway, and try to start 1. Before starting this check, be the engine. The vehicle should sure there is enough room start only when the clutch pedal Infrequent Usage: Remove the around the vehicle. is pushed down all the way to black, negative (−) cable from the 2. Apply both the parking brake the floor. If the vehicle starts battery to keep the battery from and the regular brake. when the clutch pedal is not running down. pushed all the way down, Do not use the accelerator Extended Storage: Remove the contact your dealer for service. pedal, and be ready to turn off black, negative (−) cable from the the engine immediately if it battery or use a battery trickle starts. charger. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (30,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
10-30 Vehicle Care
Automatic Transmission normal effort. If the shift lever Park Brake and P (Park) moves out of P (Park), contact Shift Lock Control your dealer for service. Mechanism Check Function Check Ignition Transmission { Warning { Warning Lock Check When you are doing this check, When you are doing this If equipped with a key type ignition, the vehicle could begin to move. inspection, the vehicle could while parked and with the parking You or others could be injured move suddenly. If the vehicle brake set, try to turn the ignition to and property could be damaged. moves, you or others could be LOCK/OFF in each shift lever Make sure there is room in front injured. position. of the vehicle in case it begins to . The ignition should turn to roll. Be ready to apply the regular LOCK/OFF only when the shift brake at once should the vehicle 1. Before starting this check, be begin to move. sure there is enough room lever is in P (Park). around the vehicle. It should be . The ignition key should come parked on a level surface. out only in LOCK/OFF. Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping 2. Apply the parking brake. Be Contact your dealer if service is your foot on the regular brake, set ready to apply the regular brake required. the parking brake. immediately if the vehicle begins to move. . To check the parking brake's holding ability: With the engine 3. With the engine off, turn the running and the transmission in ignition on, but do not start the N (Neutral), slowly remove foot engine. Without applying the pressure from the regular brake regular brake, try to move the pedal. Do this until the vehicle is shift lever out of P (Park) with held by the parking brake only. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (31,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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. To check the P (Park) 2. Lift up on the plastic latch (2) in mechanism's holding ability: { Caution the middle of the wiper blade With the engine running, shift to where the wiper arm attaches. P (Park). Then release the Allowing the wiper arm to touch parking brake followed by the the windshield when no wiper 3. With the latch open, pull the regular brake. blade is installed could damage wiper blade (3) down toward the the windshield. Any damage that windshield far enough to release Contact your dealer if service is it from the J-hooked end of the required. occurs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not allow wiper arm. Wiper Blade Replacement the wiper arm to touch the 4. Remove the wiper blade. windshield. Allowing the wiper blade arm to Windshield wiper blades should be touch the windshield when no inspected for wear or cracking. See wiper blade is installed could Maintenance Schedule on To replace the windshield wiper blade: damage the windshield. Any page 11-2 for more information. damage that occurs would not Replacement blades come in 1. Pull the wiper assembly (1) be covered by the vehicle different types and are removed in away from the windshield. warranty. Do not allow the wiper different ways. For proper blade to touch the windshield. windshield wiper blade length and 5. Reverse Steps 1–3 for wiper type, see Maintenance blade replacement. Replacement Parts on page 11-13. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (32,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement Headlamps, Front Turn Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement Signal and Parking should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on Lamps If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, page 10-37. the headlamp aim may be affected. For any bulb‐changing procedure If adjustment to the headlamps is not listed in this section, contact necessary, see your dealer. your dealer. Halogen Bulbs
{ Warning
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or others could be injured. Be sure to read and follow the instructions 1. Parking/Turn Signal Lamp on the bulb package. 2. High-Beam Headlamp/ Low-Beam Headlamp and DRL High-Beam Headlamp/ Low-Beam Headlamp and DRL 1. Open the hood. See Hood on page 10-4. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (33,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
Vehicle Care 10-33
2. For the driver side bulb, remove 5. Remove the bulb (3) from the 2. For the driver side bulb, remove the windshield washer bottle headlamp assembly by turning the windshield washer bottle filler neck by firmly pulling it counterclockwise and pulling filler neck by firmly pulling it straight up and out of the bottle. straight back. straight up and out of the bottle. 6. Install the new bulb in the headlamp assembly by turning clockwise. 7. Install the wiring harness connector to the bulb. Be sure the connector release (2) locks into place. 8. Install the connector retaining tab (1). 9. For the driver side, reinstall the windshield washer bottle filler neck by firmly pushing it straight 3. Remove the connector into the bottle. Ensure that the 3. Remove the parking/turn signal retaining tab (1). filler neck clip engages into the lamp bulb socket from the 4. Disconnect the wiring harness underhood electrical center headlamp assembly by turning connector from the bulb (3) by retainer. counterclockwise. pressing the connector Parking/Turn Signal Lamp release (2) and pulling straight back. 1. Open the hood. See Hood on page 10-4. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (34,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps
4. Remove the bulb from the bulb 2. Remove the trunk deck trim socket. cover (1). 5. Install the new bulb in the bulb 3. Remove the bulb socket (2) by socket. turning counterclockwise and 6. Install the bulb socket into the Trunk Deck Inboard Taillamps pulling straight out. headlamp assembly by turning 1. Open the trunk. clockwise. 7. For the driver side, reinstall the windshield washer bottle filler neck by firmly pushing it straight into the bottle. Ensure that the filler neck clip engages into the underhood electrical center retainer. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (35,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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4. Remove the bulb from the 1. Sidemarker Lamp 2. Open the two screw covers. socket. 2. Turn Signal Lamp 5. Install the new bulb in the bulb 3. Stoplamp/Taillamp socket. 4. Back-up Lamp 6. Install the bulb socket by turning To replace any one of these bulbs: clockwise. Stoplamp/Taillamp, Turn Signal, 7. Install the trunk deck trim cover. Back-up, and Rear Sidemarker Lamp 1. Open the trunk. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (36,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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3. Remove the two screws that 8. Install the taillamp assembly and secure the taillamp assembly. tighten the two screws. 9. Close the two screw covers. License Plate Lamp To replace the license plate lamp bulb:
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull straight out of the lamp 4. Remove the taillamp assembly assembly. by pulling it straight back. 4. Remove the bulb by pulling it 5. Remove the bulb socket from straight out of the socket. the taillamp assembly by turning 5. Push the new bulb into the it counterclockwise. socket. 6. Install a new bulb into the bulb 1. Remove the two screws from the 6. Install the bulb socket by turning socket. license plate lamp assembly. clockwise into the license plate 7. Install the bulb socket into the 2. Turn and pull the license plate lamp assembly. taillamp assembly by turning it lamp assembly down. 7. Replace the license plate lamp clockwise. assembly and tightien the two screws to secure. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (37,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Replacement Bulbs Electrical System Headlamp Wiring Bulb An electrical overload may cause Exterior Lamp Number Electrical System the lamps to go on and off, or in Overload some cases to remain off. Have the Back-Up Lamp 921K headlamp wiring checked right away Front and Rear 194 The vehicle has fuses and circuit if the lamps go on and off or Sidemarker breakers to protect against an remain off. electrical system overload. Front Parking/Turn 7444NA Windshield Wipers Signal Lamp When the current electrical load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens If the wiper motor overheats due to High‐Beam/Low‐ H13LL and closes, protecting the circuit heavy snow or ice, the windshield Bean and DRL until the current load returns to wipers will stop until the motor cools Headlamp normal or the problem is fixed. This and will then restart. License Plate Lamp W5W LL greatly reduces the chance of circuit Although the circuit is protected overload and fire caused by from electrical overload, overload Rear Turn 7443NA electrical problems. due to heavy snow or ice may Signal Lamp Fuses and circuit breakers protect cause wiper linkage damage. Stoplamp/Taillamp 3057K LCP power devices in the vehicle. Always clear ice and heavy snow from the windshield before using the For replacement bulbs not listed Replace a bad fuse with a new one windshield wipers. of the identical size and rating. here, contact your dealer. If the overload is caused by an If there is a problem on the road and electrical problem and not snow or a fuse needs to be replaced, the ice, be sure to get it fixed. same amperage fuse can be borrowed. Choose some feature of the vehicle that is not needed to use and replace it as soon as possible. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (38,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Fuses and Circuit Engine Compartment { Caution Breakers Fuse Block The wiring circuits in the vehicle are Spilling liquid on any electrical protected from short circuits by a component on the vehicle may combination of fuses and circuit damage it. Always keep the breakers. This greatly reduces the covers on any electrical chance of damage caused by component. electrical problems. To check a fuse, look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure to replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size and rating. Fuses of the same amperage can To remove the fuse block cover, be temporarily borrowed from squeeze the clips and swing it up. another fuse location, if a fuse goes out. Replace the fuse as soon as possible. To identify and check fuses, circuit breakers, and relays, see Engine Compartment Fuse Block on page 10-38 and Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 10-41. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (39,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Mini Fuses Usage 5 Ignition 7 Not Used 8 Fuel Injection 9 Fuel Injection/ Ignition System 10 Engine Control Module 11 Lambda Sensor 13 Canister Vent Solenoid 14 Air Solenoid 15 Not Used Engine Compartment Fuse Block 16 Ignition/Air Quality Sensor/Aero-Shutter The vehicle may not be equipped Mini Fuses Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and 17 Ignition/Airbag features shown. 2 Engine Control Module 18 Fuel Control Module Mini Fuses Usage 3 Not Used 19 Not Used 1 Transmission Control Module 4 Canister Vent 20 Fuel Pump Solenoid 23 Not Used Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (40,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage 29 Not Used 48 Fog Lights 64 Automatic Occupant Sense 30 Antilock Brake 49 Not Used System 65 Not Used 50 Not Used 31 Body Control 66 Not Used 51 Horn Module 67 Fuel System Control 52 Malfunction 32 Body Control Module Indicator Lamp Module 68 Not Used 53 Automatic Dimming 33 Front Seat Heating Rearview Mirror 69 Battery Voltage 34 Sunroof (If Sensor 54 Light Switch/Light Equipped) Control 70 Not Used 35 Infotainment 55 Mirror Folding 71 Not Used System/Amplifier 56 Windshield Washer 36 Not Used J-Case Usage 57 Not Used 37 High Beam Fuses Right Side 58 Not Used 6 Front Wipers 38 High Beam Left Side 60 Heated Mirror 12 Starter Solenoid 39 Not Used 61 Heated Mirror 21 Rear Power 40 Not Used 62 Air Conditioning Windows 46 Cooling Fan 63 Rear Window 22 Not Used Sensor 47 Lambda Sensor Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (41,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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J-Case Usage Micro Usage Mini Relays Usage Fuses Relays 7 Ignition 87 Main 24 Front Power 1 A/C Clutch 15 Ignition 15 Windows 2 Starter Solenoid 16 Diesel Fuel Heating/ 25 Electronic 4 Front Wiper Speed SEC Air Pump Vacuum Pump 5 Front Wiper On 17 Window and Mirror 26 Antilock Brake Defogger System Pump 6 Air Solenoid 27 Electronic Key 10 Cooling Fan K3 Instrument Panel Fuse System/PEPS 12 Cooling Fan K3 Block 28 Rear Window 14 Not Used Defogger
41 Not Used U-Micro Usage 42 Cooling Fan K2 Relays 43 Not Used 3 Cooling Fan K7 44 Not Used 8 Fuel Pump 45 Cooling Fan K1 11 Not Used 59 Diesel Fuel Heating/ SEC Air Pump HC Relays Usage 9 Cooling Fan K2 13 Cooling Fan K1 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (42,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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The instrument panel fuse block is The vehicle may not be equipped in the driver side of the instrument with all of the fuses, relays, and panel. To access the fuses: features shown. 1. Open the fuse block cover by Fuses Usage pulling out at the top. 1 Infotainment 2. Remove the lower edge of the System/Hands-free cover. Phone 3. Remove the cover. 2 Not Used To reinstall the cover, reverse the 3 Body Control steps above. Module 4 Infotainment System 5 Information Display/ Parking Assist 6 Cigarette Lighter 7 Power Outlet 8 Body Control Module 9 Body Control Module Instrument Panel Fuse Block 10 Body Control Module 11 Interior Fan Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (43,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Wheels and Tires 12 Not Used 23 Body Control Module Tires 13 Power Seat 24 Body Control Every new GM vehicle has 14 Diagnostic Module high-quality tires made by a Connector 25 Not Used leading tire manufacturer. See 15 Airbag the warranty manual for 26 Not Used 16 Central Locking information regarding the tire System/Tailgate warranty and where to get Relays Usage service. For additional 17 Air Conditioning System 1 Trunk Open information refer to the tire manufacturer. 18 Not Used 2 Not Used 19 Not Used 3 RAP Relay { Warning 20 Not Used . Poorly maintained and 21 Instrument Cluster improperly used tires are 22 Ignition/Electronic dangerous. Key System . Overloading the tires can cause overheating as a result of too much flexing. There could be a blowout (Continued) Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (44,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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All-Season Tires Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) This vehicle may come with and a serious crash. See . Worn or old tires can all-season tires. These tires are Vehicle Load Limits on cause a crash. If the tread designed to provide good overall page 9-9. is badly worn, performance on most road surfaces replace them. and weather conditions. Original . Underinflated tires pose equipment tires designed to GM's the same danger as . Replace any tires that specific tire performance criteria overloaded tires. The have been damaged by have a TPC specification code resulting crash could impacts with potholes, molded onto the sidewall. Original cause serious injury. curbs, etc. equipment all-season tires can be Check all tires frequently identified by the last two characters . Improperly repaired tires to maintain the of this TPC code, which will can cause a crash. Only be “MS.” recommended pressure. the dealer or an Tire pressure should be authorized tire service Consider installing winter tires on the vehicle if frequent driving on checked when the tires center should repair, are cold. snow or ice-covered roads is replace, dismount, and expected. All-season tires provide . Overinflated tires are more mount the tires. adequate performance for most likely to be cut, punctured, . Do not spin the tires in winter driving conditions, but they or broken by a sudden excess of 56 km/h may not offer the same level of traction or performance as winter impact — such as when (35 mph) on slippery hitting a pothole. Keep tires on snow or ice-covered roads. surfaces such as snow, See Winter Tires on page 10-45. tires at the recommended mud, ice, etc. Excessive pressure. spinning may cause the (Continued) tires to explode. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (45,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Winter Tires . Use only radial ply tires of the same size, load range, and Caution (Continued) This vehicle was not originally speed rating as the original equipped with winter tires. Winter equipment tires. with road hazards like potholes, tires are designed for increased or sharp edged objects, or when Winter tires with the same speed traction on snow and ice-covered sliding into a curb. The warranty rating as the original equipment tires roads. Consider installing winter may not be available for H, V, W, Y, does not cover this type of tires on the vehicle if frequent and ZR speed rated tires. If winter damage. Keep tires set to the driving on ice or snow covered tires with a lower speed rating are correct inflation pressure and roads is expected. See your dealer chosen, never exceed the tire's when possible, avoid contact with for details regarding winter tire maximum speed capability. curbs, potholes, and other road availability and proper tire selection. hazards. Also, see Buying New Tires on page 10-59. Low-Profile Tires With winter tires, there may be If the vehicle has P225/45R18 Tire Sidewall Labeling decreased dry road traction, size tires, they are classified as Useful information about a tire is increased road noise, and shorter low-profile tires. molded into its sidewall. The tread life. After changing to winter examples show a typical tires, be alert for changes in vehicle { Caution passenger vehicle tire and a handling and braking. compact spare tire sidewall. If using winter tires: Low-profile tires are more susceptible to damage from road . Use tires of the same brand and hazards or curb impact than tread type on all four wheel standard profile tires. Tire and/or positions. wheel assembly damage can occur when coming into contact (Continued) Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (46,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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criteria have a TPC specification (4) Tire Identification Number code molded onto the sidewall. (TIN): The letters and numbers GM's TPC specifications meet or following the DOT (Department exceed all federal safety of Transportation) code are the guidelines. Tire Identification Number (TIN). (3) DOT (Department of The TIN shows the Transportation): The manufacturer and plant code, Department of Transportation tire size, and date the tire was (DOT) code indicates that the manufactured. The TIN is tire is in compliance with the molded onto both sides of the U.S. Department of tire, although only one side may Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example Transportation Motor Vehicle have the date of manufacture. (1) Tire Size: The tire size is a Safety Standards. (5) Tire Ply Material: The type combination of letters and DOT Tire Date of of cord and number of plies in numbers used to define a Manufacture: The last four the sidewall and under the tread. particular tire's width, height, digits of the TIN indicate the tire (6) Uniform Tire Quality aspect ratio, construction type, manufactured date. The first two Grading (UTQG): Tire and service description. See the digits represent the week (01– manufacturers are required to “Tire Size” illustration later in this 52) and the last two digits, the grade tires based on three section. year. For example, the third performance factors: treadwear, (2) TPC Spec (Tire week of the year 2010 would traction, and temperature Performance Criteria have a four-digit DOT date resistance. For more information Specification): Original of 0310. see Uniform Tire Quality equipment tires designed to Grading on page 10-61. GM's specific tire performance Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (47,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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(7) Maximum Cold Inflation emergency use when a regular (5) Tire Inflation: The Load Limit: Maximum load that road tire has lost air and gone temporary use tire or compact can be carried and the flat. If the vehicle has a compact spare tire should be inflated to maximum pressure needed to spare tire, see Compact Spare 420 kPa (60 psi). For more support that load. Tire on page 10-81 and If a Tire information on tire pressure and Goes Flat on page 10-64. inflation see Tire Pressure on (3) Tire Identification Number page 10-51. (TIN): The letters and numbers (6) Tire Size: A combination of following the DOT (Department letters and numbers define a of Transportation) code are the tire's width, height, aspect ratio, Tire Identification Number (TIN). construction type, and service The TIN shows the description. The letter T as the manufacturer and plant code, first character in the tire size tire size, and date the tire was means the tire is for temporary manufactured. The TIN is use only. molded onto both sides of the (7) TPC Spec (Tire Compact Spare Tire Example tire, although only one side may Performance Criteria have the date of manufacture. (1) Tire Ply Material: The type Specification): Original of cord and number of plies in (4) Maximum Cold Inflation equipment tires designed to the sidewall and under the tread. Load Limit: Maximum load that GM's specific tire performance can be carried and the criteria have a TPC specification (2) Temporary Use Only: The maximum pressure needed to code molded onto the sidewall. compact spare tire or temporary support that load. GM's TPC specifications meet or use tire should not be driven at exceed all federal safety speeds over 80 km/h (50 mph). guidelines. The compact spare tire is for Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (48,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Tire Designations (3) Aspect Ratio: A two-digit is certified to carry. The speed number that indicates the tire rating is the maximum speed a Tire Size height-to-width measurements. tire is certified to carry a load. The following is an example of a For example, if the tire size typical passenger vehicle aspect ratio is 60, as shown in Tire Terminology and tire size. item 3 of the illustration, it would Definitions mean that the tire's sidewall is 60 percent as high as it is wide. Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing (4) Construction Code: A letter outward on each square inch of code is used to indicate the type the tire. Air pressure is of ply construction in the tire. expressed in kPa (kilopascal) The letter R means radial ply or psi (pounds per square inch). construction; the letter D means (1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: Accessory Weight: The The United States version of a diagonal or bias ply construction; and the letter B combined weight of optional metric tire sizing system. The accessories. Some examples of letter P as the first character in means belted-bias ply construction. optional accessories are the tire size means a passenger automatic transmission, power vehicle tire engineered to (5) Rim Diameter: Diameter of windows, power seats, and air standards set by the U.S. Tire the wheel in inches. conditioning. and Rim Association. (6) Service Description: These Aspect Ratio: The relationship (2) Tire Width: The three-digit characters represent the load of a tire's height to its width. number indicates the tire section index and speed rating of the width in millimeters from tire. The load index represents sidewall to sidewall. the load carrying capacity a tire Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (49,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Belt: A rubber coated layer of maximum capacity of fuel, oil, GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight cords between the plies and the and coolant, but without Rating for the rear axle. See tread. Cords may be made from passengers and cargo. Vehicle Load Limits on steel or other reinforcing DOT Markings: A code molded page 9-9. materials. into the sidewall of a tire Intended Outboard Sidewall: Bead: The tire bead contains signifying that the tire is in The side of an asymmetrical tire steel wires wrapped by steel compliance with the U.S. that must always face outward cords that hold the tire onto Department of Transportation when mounted on a vehicle. the rim. (DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety Kilopascal (kPa): The metric Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire Standards. The DOT code unit for air pressure. includes the Tire Identification in which the plies are laid at Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A alternate angles less than Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designator which can also tire used on light duty trucks and 90 degrees to the centerline of some multipurpose passenger the tread. identify the tire manufacturer, production plant, brand, and vehicles. Cold Tire Pressure: The date of production. Load Index: An assigned amount of air pressure in a tire, number ranging from 1 to 279 measured in kPa (kilopascal) GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. See Vehicle Load Limits that corresponds to the load or psi (pounds per square inch) carrying capacity of a tire. before a tire has built up heat on page 9-9. from driving. See Tire Pressure GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight Maximum Inflation Pressure: on page 10-51. Rating for the front axle. See The maximum air pressure to which a cold tire can be inflated. Curb Weight: The weight of a Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-9. The maximum air pressure is motor vehicle with standard and molded onto the sidewall. optional equipment including the Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (50,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Maximum Load Rating: The model name molding that is Sidewall: The portion of a tire load rating for a tire at the higher or deeper than the same between the tread and the bead. maximum permissible inflation moldings on the other sidewall Speed Rating: An pressure for that tire. of the tire. alphanumeric code assigned to Maximum Loaded Vehicle Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A a tire indicating the maximum Weight: The sum of curb tire used on passenger cars and speed at which a tire can weight, accessory weight, some light duty trucks and operate. vehicle capacity weight, and multipurpose vehicles. Traction: The friction between production options weight. Recommended Inflation the tire and the road surface. Normal Occupant Weight: The Pressure: Vehicle The amount of grip provided. number of occupants a vehicle manufacturer's recommended Tread: The portion of a tire that is designed to seat multiplied by tire inflation pressure as shown comes into contact with 68 kg (150 lb). See Vehicle Load on the tire placard. See Tire the road. Limits on page 9-9. Pressure on page 10-51 and Treadwear Indicators: Narrow Occupant Distribution: Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-9. bands, sometimes called wear Designated seating positions. bars, that show across the tread Outward Facing Sidewall: The Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic of a tire when only 1.6 mm (1/ side of an asymmetrical tire that tire in which the ply cords that 16 in) of tread remains. See has a particular side that faces extend to the beads are laid at When It Is Time for New Tires outward when mounted on a 90 degrees to the centerline of on page 10-58. the tread. vehicle. The side of the tire that UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality contains a whitewall, bears Rim: A metal support for a tire Grading Standards): A tire white lettering, or bears and upon which the tire beads information system that provides manufacturer, brand, and/or are seated. consumers with ratings for a Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (51,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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tire's traction, temperature, and recommended inflation pressure. Caution (Continued) treadwear. Ratings are See “Tire and Loading determined by tire Information Label” under Vehicle . Reduced fuel economy. manufacturers using Load Limits on page 9-9. government testing procedures. Overinflated tires, or tires that The ratings are molded into the Tire Pressure have too much air, can result in: sidewall of the tire. See Uniform Tires need the correct amount of Tire Quality Grading on air pressure to operate . Unusual wear. page 10-61. effectively. . Poor handling. Vehicle Capacity Weight: The . Rough ride. number of designated seating { Caution positions multiplied by . Needless damage from 68 kg (150 lb) plus the rated Neither tire underinflation nor road hazards. cargo load. See Vehicle Load overinflation is good. Underinflated tires, or tires Limits on page 9-9. The Tire and Loading that do not have enough air, Information label on the vehicle Vehicle Maximum Load on the can result in: Tire: Load on an individual tire indicates the original equipment due to curb weight, accessory . Tire overloading and tires and the correct cold tire weight, occupant weight, and overheating which could inflation pressures. The cargo weight. lead to a blowout. recommended pressure is the minimum air pressure needed to Vehicle Placard: A label . Premature or support the vehicle's maximum permanently attached to a irregular wear. load carrying capacity. See vehicle showing the vehicle . Poor handling. Vehicle Load Limits on capacity weight and the original (Continued) page 9-9. equipment tire size and Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (52,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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How the vehicle is loaded Remove the valve cap from the Tire Pressure Monitor affects vehicle handling and ride tire valve stem. Press the tire System comfort. Never load the vehicle gauge firmly onto the valve to with more weight than it was get a pressure measurement. The Tire Pressure Monitor System designed to carry. If the cold tire inflation pressure (TPMS) uses radio and sensor matches the recommended technology to check tire pressure When to Check levels. The TPMS sensors monitor pressure on the Tire and the air pressure in your tires and Check the tires once a month or Loading Information label, no transmit tire pressure readings to a more. Do not forget the compact further adjustment is necessary. receiver located in the vehicle. spare, if the vehicle has one. If the inflation pressure is low, The cold compact spare tire Each tire, including the spare (if add air until the recommended provided), should be checked pressure should be at 420 kPa pressure is reached. If the monthly when cold and inflated to (60 psi). See Compact Spare inflation pressure is high, press the inflation pressure recommended Tire on page 10-81. on the metal stem in the center by the vehicle manufacturer on the How to Check of the tire valve to release air. vehicle placard or tire inflation Recheck the tire pressure with pressure label. (If your vehicle has Use a good quality pocket-type tires of a different size than the size gauge to check tire pressure. the tire gauge. indicated on the vehicle placard or Proper tire inflation cannot be Return the valve caps on the tire inflation pressure label, you determined by looking at the tire. valve stems to prevent leaks should determine the proper tire Check the tire inflation pressure and keep out dirt and moisture. inflation pressure for those tires.) when the tires are cold, meaning As an added safety feature, your the vehicle has not been driven vehicle has been equipped with a for at least three hours or no tire pressure monitoring system more than 1.6 km (1 mi). (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (53,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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pressure telltale when one or more The TPMS malfunction indicator is See Radio Frequency Statement on of your tires is significantly combined with the low tire pressure page 13-12. under-inflated. telltale. When the system detects a Accordingly, when the low tire malfunction, the telltale will flash for Tire Pressure Monitor pressure telltale illuminates, you approximately one minute and then Operation should stop and check your tires as remain continuously illuminated. This vehicle may have a Tire soon as possible, and inflate them This sequence will continue upon Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). to the proper pressure. Driving on a subsequent vehicle start-ups as The TPMS is designed to warn the significantly under-inflated tire long as the malfunction exists. driver when a low tire pressure causes the tire to overheat and can When the malfunction indicator is condition exists. TPMS sensors are lead to tire failure. Under-inflation illuminated, the system may not be mounted onto each tire and wheel also reduces fuel efficiency and tire able to detect or signal low tire assembly, excluding the spare tire tread life, and may affect the pressure as intended. TPMS and wheel assembly. The TPMS vehicle's handling and stopping malfunctions may occur for a variety sensors monitor the air pressure in ability. of reasons, including the installation the tires and transmit the tire of replacement or alternate tires or Please note that the TPMS is not a pressure readings to a receiver wheels on the vehicle that prevent substitute for proper tire located in the vehicle. maintenance, and it is the driver's the TPMS from functioning properly. responsibility to maintain correct tire Always check the TPMS malfunction pressure, even if under-inflation has telltale after replacing one or more not reached the level to trigger tires or wheels on your vehicle to illumination of the TPMS low tire ensure that the replacement or pressure telltale. alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function Your vehicle has also been properly. equipped with a TPMS malfunction When a low tire pressure condition See Tire Pressure Monitor indicator to indicate when the is detected, the TPMS illuminates Operation on page 10-53. system is not operating properly. the low tire pressure warning light Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (54,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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located on the instrument cluster. A Tire and Loading Information label If the warning light comes on, stop shows the size of the original Caution (Continued) as soon as possible and inflate the equipment tires and the correct tires to the recommended pressure inflation pressure for the tires when the GM approved tire sealant shown on the Tire and Loading they are cold. See Vehicle Load available through your dealer or Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9-9, for an example included in the vehicle. Limits on page 9-9. of the Tire and Loading Information A message to check the pressure in label and its location. Also see Tire Factory-installed Tire Inflator Kits a specific tire displays in the Driver Pressure on page 10-51. use a GM-approved liquid tire Information Center (DIC) display. The TPMS can warn about a low sealant. Using non-approved tire The low tire pressure warning light tire pressure condition but it does sealants could damage the TPMS and the DIC warning message come not replace normal tire sensors. See Tire Sealant and on at each ignition cycle until the maintenance. See Tire Inspection Compressor Kit on page 10-66 for tires are inflated to the correct on page 10-57, Tire Rotation on information regarding the inflator kit inflation pressure. Using the DIC, page 10-57 and Tires on materials and instructions. tire pressure levels can be viewed. page 10-43. For additional information and details about the DIC operation and { Caution displays see Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5-23. Tire sealant materials are not all The low tire pressure warning light the same. A non-approved tire may come on in cool weather when sealant could damage the TPMS the vehicle is first started, and then sensors. TPMS sensor damage turn off as the vehicle is driven. This caused by using an incorrect tire could be an early indicator that the sealant is not covered by the air pressure is getting low and must vehicle warranty. Always use only be inflated to the proper pressure. (Continued) Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (55,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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TPMS Malfunction Light and . The TPMS sensor matching . Operating electronic devices or Message process was not done or not being near facilities using radio completed successfully after wave frequencies similar to the The TPMS will not function properly rotating the tires. The TPMS could cause the TPMS if one or more of the TPMS sensors malfunction light and the DIC sensors to malfunction. are missing or inoperable. When the message should go off after system detects a malfunction, the If the TPMS is not functioning successfully completing the properly, it cannot detect or signal a low tire warning light flashes for sensor matching process. See about one minute and then stays on low tire condition. See your dealer "TPMS Sensor Matching for service if the TPMS malfunction for the remainder of the ignition Process" later in this section. cycle. A DIC warning message also light and DIC message come on . displays. The malfunction light and One or more TPMS sensors are and stay on. DIC warning message come on at missing or damaged. The DIC message and the malfunction TPMS Sensor Matching each ignition cycle until the problem Process is corrected. Some of the conditions light should go off when the that can cause these to come TPMS sensors are installed and Each TPMS sensor has a unique on are: the sensor matching process is identification code. The identification performed successfully. See code needs to be matched to a new . One of the road tires has been your dealer for service. tire/wheel position after rotating the replaced with the spare tire. The . Replacement tires or wheels do tires or replacing one or more of the spare tire does not have a TPMS sensors. The TPMS sensor TPMS sensor. The malfunction not match the original equipment tires or wheels. Tires and wheels matching process should also be light and DIC message should performed after replacing a spare go off after the road tire is other than those recommended could prevent the TPMS from tire with a road tire containing the replaced and the sensor TPMS sensor. The malfunction light matching process is performed functioning properly. See Buying New Tires on page 10-59. and the DIC message should go off successfully. See "TPMS Sensor at the next ignition cycle. The Matching Process" later in this sensors are matched to the tire/ section. wheel positions, using a TPMS Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (56,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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relearn tool, in the following order: 3. Use the MENU button to select A horn chirp confirms that the driver side front tire, passenger side the Vehicle Information menu in sensor identification code has front tire, passenger side rear tire, the Driver Information been matched to this tire and and driver side rear. See your Center (DIC). wheel position. dealer for service or to purchase a 4. Use the thumbwheel to scroll to 9. Proceed to the passenger side relearn tool. A TPMS relearn tool the Tire Pressure Menu item front tire, and repeat the can also be purchased. See Tire screen. procedure in Step 8. Pressure Monitor Sensor Activation Tool at 5. Press the SET/CLR button to 10. Proceed to the passenger side www.gmtoolsandequipment.com or begin the sensor matching rear tire, and repeat the call 1-800-GM TOOLS process. procedure in Step 8. (1-800-468-6657). A message requesting 11. Proceed to the driver side rear There are two minutes to match the acceptance of the process tire, and repeat the procedure first tire/wheel position, and should display. in Step 8. The horn sounds two five minutes overall to match all four 6. Press the SET/CLR button again times to indicate the sensor tire/wheel positions. If it takes to confirm the selection. identification code has been longer, the matching process stops matched to the driver side rear and must be restarted. The horn sounds twice to signal tire, and the TPMS sensor the receiver is in relearn mode matching process is no longer The TPMS sensor matching and the TIRE LEARNING active. The TIRE LEARNING process is: ACTIVE message displays on ACTIVE message on the DIC 1. Set the parking brake. the DIC screen. display screen goes off. 2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with 7. Start with the driver side 12. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. front tire. the engine off. 13. Set all four tires to the 8. Place the relearn tool against recommended air pressure the tire sidewall, near the valve level as indicated on the Tire stem. Then press the button to and Loading Information label. activate the TPMS sensor. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (57,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Tire Inspection . The tire has a puncture, cut, alignment. See When It Is Time or other damage that cannot for New Tires on page 10-58 We recommend that the tires, be repaired well because of and Wheel Replacement on including the spare tire, if the the size or location of the page 10-63. vehicle has one, be inspected damage. for signs of wear or damage at least once a month. Tire Rotation Replace the tire if: Tires should be rotated every . The indicators at three or 12 000 km (7,500 mi). See more places around the tire Maintenance Schedule on can be seen. page 11-2. . There is cord or fabric Tires are rotated to achieve a showing through the tire's more uniform wear for all tires. rubber. The first rotation is the most important. . The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut, or snagged Anytime unusual wear is Use this rotation pattern when deep enough to show cord or noticed, rotate the tires as soon rotating the tires. fabric. as possible, check for proper tire inflation pressure, and check for Do not include the compact . The tire has a bump, bulge, damaged tires or wheels. If the spare tire in the tire rotation. or split. unusual wear continues after the Adjust the front and rear tires to rotation, check the wheel the recommended inflation pressure on the Tire and Loading Information label after Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (58,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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the tires have been rotated. See Tire Pressure on page 10-51 Warning (Continued) and Vehicle Load Limits on an emergency, a cloth or a paper page 9-9. towel can be used; however, use Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor a scraper or wire brush later to System. See Tire Pressure remove all rust or dirt. Monitor Operation on page 10-53. Lightly coat the center of the Check that all wheel nuts are wheel hub with wheel bearing properly tightened. See “Wheel grease after a wheel change or Nut Torque” under Capacities tire rotation to prevent corrosion and Specifications on or rust build-up. Do not get Treadwear indicators are one way to page 12-2. grease on the flat wheel tell when it is time for new tires. mounting surface or on the Treadwear indicators appear when wheel nuts or bolts. the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) { Warning or less of tread remaining. See Tire Inspection on page 10-57 and Tire Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the When It Is Time for New Rotation on page 10-57. parts to which it is fastened, can Tires make wheel nuts become loose The rubber in tires ages over time. after time. The wheel could come Factors such as maintenance, This also applies to the spare tire, off and cause an accident. When temperatures, driving speeds, if the vehicle has one, even if it is vehicle loading, and road conditions never used. Multiple factors changing a wheel, remove any affect the wear rate of the tires. including temperatures, loading rust or dirt from places where the conditions, and inflation pressure wheel attaches to the vehicle. In maintenance affect how fast aging (Continued) takes place. GM recommends that tires, including the spare if Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (59,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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equipped, be replaced after six at least a month, remove the tires or number is molded onto the tire's years, regardless of tread wear. The raise the vehicle to reduce the sidewall near the tire size. If the tire manufacture date is the last four weight from the tires. tires have an all-season tread digits of the DOT Tire Identification design, the TPC Spec number Number (TIN) which is molded into Buying New Tires will be followed by MS for mud one side of the tire sidewall. The first two digits represent the week GM has developed and matched and snow. See Tire Sidewall (01–52) and the last two digits, the specific tires for the vehicle. The Labeling on page 10-45. year. For example, the third week of original equipment tires installed GM recommends replacing worn the year 2010 would have a were designed to meet General tires in complete sets of four. four-digit DOT date of 0310. Motors Tire Performance Criteria Uniform tread depth on all tires Vehicle Storage Specification (TPC Spec) will help to maintain the system rating. When performance of the vehicle. Tires age when stored normally replacement tires are needed, mounted on a parked vehicle. Park Braking and handling GM strongly recommends performance may be adversely a vehicle that will be stored for at buying tires with the same TPC least a month in a cool, dry, clean affected if all the tires are not area away from direct sunlight to Spec rating. replaced at the same time. slow aging. This area should be free GM's exclusive TPC Spec If proper rotation and of grease, gasoline, or other system considers over a dozen maintenance have been done, substances that can deteriorate critical specifications that impact all four tires should wear out at rubber. the overall performance of the about the same time. See Tire Parking for an extended period can vehicle, including brake system Rotation on page 10-57. cause flat spots on the tires that performance, ride and handling, However, if it is necessary to may result in vibrations while traction control, and tire replace only one axle set of driving. When storing a vehicle for pressure monitoring worn tires, place the new tires performance. GM's TPC Spec on the rear axle. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (60,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Winter tires with the same speed sure they are the same size, rating as the original equipment { Warning load range, speed rating, and tires may not be available for H, Mixing tires of different sizes, construction (radial) as the V, W, Y and ZR speed rated brands, or types may cause original tires. tires. Never exceed the winter loss of control of the vehicle, Vehicles that have a tire tires’ maximum speed capability resulting in a crash or other pressure monitoring system when using winter tires with a vehicle damage. Use the could give an inaccurate lower speed rating. correct size, brand, and type low-pressure warning if non-TPC of tires on all wheels. Spec rated tires are installed. { Warning See Tire Pressure Monitor Tires could explode during System on page 10-52. improper service. Attempting { Warning The Tire and Loading to mount or dismount a tire Information label indicates the could cause injury or death. Using bias-ply tires on the original equipment tires on the Only your dealer or authorized vehicle may cause the wheel vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits tire service center should rim flanges to develop cracks on page 9-9. mount or dismount the tires. after many miles of driving. A tire and/or wheel could fail Different Size Tires and suddenly and cause a crash. Wheels Use only radial-ply tires with the wheels on the vehicle. If wheels or tires are installed that are a different size than the original equipment wheels and tires, vehicle If the vehicle tires must be performance, including its braking, replaced with a tire that does not ride and handling characteristics, have a TPC Spec number, make stability, and resistance to rollover Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (61,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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may be affected. If the vehicle has Uniform Tire Quality must also conform to federal electronic systems such as antilock Grading safety requirements and brakes, rollover airbags, traction additional General Motors Tire control, electronic stability control, The following information relates Performance Criteria (TPC) or All-Wheel Drive, the performance to the system developed by the standards. of these systems can also be United States National Highway affected. Traffic Safety Administration Quality grades can be found (NHTSA), which grades tires by where applicable on the tire { Warning treadwear, traction, and sidewall between tread shoulder temperature performance. This and maximum section width. For If different sized wheels are used, example: there may not be an acceptable applies only to vehicles sold in level of performance and safety if the United States. The grades Treadwear 200 Traction AA tires not recommended for those are molded on the sidewalls of Temperature A wheels are selected. This most passenger car tires. The All Passenger Car Tires Must increases the chance of a crash Uniform Tire Quality Grading Conform to Federal Safety and serious injury. Only use GM (UTQG) system does not apply Requirements In Addition To specific wheel and tire systems to deep tread, winter tires, These Grades. developed for the vehicle, and compact spare tires, tires with have them properly installed by a nominal rim diameters of Treadwear GM certified technician. 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), The treadwear grade is a or to some limited-production comparative rating based on the See Buying New Tires on tires. wear rate of the tire when tested page 10-59 and Accessories and While the tires available on under controlled conditions on a Modifications on page 10-3. General Motors passenger cars specified government test and light trucks may vary with course. For example, a tire respect to these grades, they graded 150 would wear one and Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (62,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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one-half (1½) times as well on tests, and does not include test wheel than the minimum the government course as a tire acceleration, cornering, required by law. Warning: The graded 100. The relative hydroplaning, or peak traction temperature grade for this tire is performance of tires depends characteristics. established for a tire that is upon the actual conditions of properly inflated and not Temperature their use, however, and may overloaded. Excessive speed, depart significantly from the The temperature grades are A underinflation, or excessive norm due to variations in driving (the highest), B, and C, loading, either separately or in habits, service practices and representing the tire's resistance combination, can cause heat differences in road to the generation of heat and its buildup and possible tire failure. characteristics and climate. ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled Wheel Alignment and Tire Traction conditions on a specified indoor Balance The traction grades, from laboratory test wheel. Sustained highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, high temperature can cause the The tires and wheels were aligned and C. Those grades represent material of the tire to degenerate and balanced at the factory to provide the longest tire life and best the tire's ability to stop on wet and reduce tire life, and overall performance. Adjustments to pavement as measured under excessive temperature can lead wheel alignment and tire balancing controlled conditions on to sudden tire failure. The grade are not necessary on a regular specified government test C corresponds to a level of basis. Consider an alignment check surfaces of asphalt and performance which all if there is unusual tire wear or the concrete. A tire marked C may passenger car tires must meet vehicle is significantly pulling to one have poor traction performance. under the Federal Motor Safety side or the other. Some slight pull to Warning: The traction grade Standard No. 109. Grades B and the left or right, depending on the assigned to this tire is based on A represent higher levels of crown of the road and/or other road straight-ahead braking traction performance on the laboratory surface variations such as troughs or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (63,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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vibrating when driving on a smooth Used Replacement Wheels road, the tires and wheels may need { Warning to be rebalanced. See your dealer { Warning for proper diagnosis. Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel Replacing a wheel with a used nuts can be dangerous. It could Wheel Replacement one is dangerous. How it has affect the braking and handling of been used or how far it has been Replace any wheel that is bent, the vehicle. Tires can lose air, driven may be unknown. It could cracked, or badly rusted or and cause loss of control, causing fail suddenly and cause a crash. corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming a crash. Always use the correct When replacing wheels, use a loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel new GM original equipment wheel nuts should be replaced. nuts for replacement. If the wheel leaks air, replace it. wheel. Some aluminum wheels can be repaired. See your dealer if any of these conditions exist. { Caution Tire Chains Your dealer will know the kind of The wrong wheel can also cause wheel that is needed. { Warning problems with bearing life, brake Each new wheel should have the cooling, speedometer or Do not use tire chains. There is same load-carrying capacity, odometer calibration, headlamp not enough clearance. Tire chains diameter, width, offset, and be aim, bumper height, vehicle used on a vehicle without the mounted the same way as the one it ground clearance, and tire or tire proper amount of clearance can replaces. chain clearance to the body and cause damage to the brakes, Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel chassis. suspension, or other vehicle nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor (Continued) System (TPMS) sensors with new GM original equipment parts. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (64,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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If a Tire Goes Flat Warning (Continued) { Warning It is unusual for a tire to blowout parts. The area damaged by the while driving, especially if the tires Driving on a flat tire will cause tire chains could cause loss of are maintained properly. See Tires permanent damage to the tire. control and a crash. on page 10-43. If air goes out of a Re-inflating a tire after it has been Use another type of traction tire, it is much more likely to leak driven on while severely out slowly. But if there ever is a device only if its manufacturer underinflated or flat may cause a blowout, here are a few tips about blowout and a serious crash. recommends it for the vehicle's what to expect and what to do: tire size combination and road Never attempt to re-inflate a tire conditions. Follow that If a front tire fails, the flat tire that has been driven on while manufacturer's instructions. To creates a drag that pulls the vehicle severely underinflated or flat. avoid vehicle damage, drive slow toward that side. Take your foot off Have your dealer or an authorized and readjust or remove the the accelerator pedal and grip the tire service center repair or traction device if it contacts the steering wheel firmly. Steer to replace the flat tire as soon as maintain lane position, and then vehicle. Do not spin the wheels. possible. gently brake to a stop, well off the If traction devices are used, install road, if possible. them on the front tires. A rear blowout, particularly on a { Warning curve, acts much like a skid and may require the same correction as Lifting a vehicle and getting under used in a skid. Stop pressing the it to do maintenance or repairs is accelerator pedal and steer to dangerous without the straighten the vehicle. It may be appropriate safety equipment and very bumpy and noisy. Gently brake training. If a jack is provided with to a stop, well off the road, the vehicle, it is designed only for if possible. (Continued) Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (65,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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To use the tire sealant and Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) compressor kit, see Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 10-66. changing a flat tire. If it is used for 1. Set the parking brake firmly. anything else, you or others could 2. Put an automatic be badly injured or killed if the transmission in P (Park) or a vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack manual transmission in is provided with the vehicle, only 1 (First) or R (Reverse). use it for changing a flat tire. 3. Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire is raised. and wheel damage by driving slowly 4. Do not allow passengers to to a level place, well off the road, remain in the vehicle. if possible. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. See Hazard 5. Place wheel blocks, Warning Flashers on page 6-3. if equipped, on both sides of the tire at the opposite To use the wheel blocks, { Warning corner of the tire being if equipped, lift the wheel block and changed. lock it into place. Changing a tire can be When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), dangerous. The vehicle can slip This vehicle may come with a jack, use the following example as a off the jack and roll over or fall spare tire, and wheel block(s) or a guide to assist in the placement of causing injury or death. Find a tire sealant and compressor kit. To the wheel blocks (1), if equipped. level place to change the tire. To use the jacking equipment to help prevent the vehicle from change a spare tire safely, follow moving: the instructions below. Then see (Continued) Tire Changing on page 10-74. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (66,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Warning (Continued) { Warning
It can cause unconsciousness Storing the tire sealant and and even death. Never run the compressor kit or other engine in an enclosed area that equipment in the passenger has no fresh air ventilation. For compartment of the vehicle could more information, see Engine cause injury. In a sudden stop or Exhaust on page 9-26. collision, loose equipment could 1. Wheel Block (If Equipped) strike someone. Store the tire sealant and compressor kit in its 2. Flat Tire original location. The following information explains { Warning how to repair or change a tire. Overinflating a tire could cause If this vehicle has a tire sealant and Tire Sealant and the tire to rupture and you or compressor kit, there may not be a others could be injured. Be sure spare tire, tire changing equipment, Compressor Kit to read and follow the tire sealant and on some vehicles there may not and compressor kit instructions be a place to store a tire. { Warning and inflate the tire to its The tire sealant and compressor recommended pressure. Do not can be used to temporarily seal Idling a vehicle in an enclosed exceed the recommended punctures up to 6 mm (0.25 inch) in area with poor ventilation is pressure. the tread area of the tire. It can also dangerous. Engine exhaust may be used to inflate an under enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust inflated tire. contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or smelled. If the tire has been separated from the wheel, has damaged sidewalls, (Continued) or has a large puncture, the tire is Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (67,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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too severely damaged for the tire 7. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear) Using the Tire Sealant and sealant and compressor kit to be Tire Sealant Compressor Kit to Temporarily effective. See Roadside Assistance Seal and Inflate a Program on page 13-5. Read and follow the safe handling Punctured Tire Read and follow all of the tire instructions on the label adhered to sealant and compressor kit the sealant canister. instructions. Check the tire sealant expiration The kit includes: date on the sealant canister. The sealant canister should be replaced before its expiration date. Replacement sealant canisters are available at your local dealer. See “Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister” following. There is only enough sealant to seal one tire. After usage, the sealant canister and sealant/air hose assembly must be replaced. See When using the tire sealant and “Removal and Installation of the compressor kit during cold Sealant Canister” following. temperatures, warm the kit in a heated environment for five minutes. This will help to inflate the tire 1. Air Compressor faster. 2. Tire Sealant Canister 3. Power Plug 4. On/Off Button 5. Pressure Gauge 6. Air Only Hose (Black) Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (68,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire 4. Remove the valve stem cap from 8. Press the on/off button (4) to and wheel damage by driving slowly the flat tire by turning it turn the tire sealant and to a level place. Turn on the hazard counterclockwise. compressor kit on. warning flashers. See Hazard 5. Attach the sealant/air hose (7) The compressor will inject Warning Flashers on page 6-3. onto the tire valve stem. Turn it sealant and air into the tire. See If a Tire Goes Flat on clockwise until it is tight. The pressure gauge (5) will page 10-64 for other important 6. Plug the power plug (3) into the initially show a high pressure safety warnings. accessory power outlet in the while the compressor pushes the Do not remove any objects that vehicle. Unplug all items from sealant into the tire. Once the have penetrated the tire. other accessory power outlets. sealant is completely dispersed 1. Remove the tire sealant and See Power Outlets on page 5-6. into the tire, the pressure will compressor kit from its storage If the vehicle has an accessory quickly drop and start to rise location. See Storing the Tire power outlet, do not use the again as the tire inflates with Sealant and Compressor Kit on cigarette lighter. air only. page 10-72 or Storing the Tire If the vehicle only has a cigarette 9. Inflate the tire to the Sealant and Compressor Kit lighter, use the cigarette lighter. recommended inflation pressure (Diesel) on page 10-73. using the pressure gauge (5). Do not pinch the power plug The recommended inflation Make sure the on/off button (4) cord in the door or window. is in the off (O) position. pressure can be found on the 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle Tire and Loading Information 2. Unwrap the sealant/air hose (7) must be running while using the label. See Tire Pressure on and the power plug (3). air compressor. page 10-51. 3. Place the kit on the ground. The pressure gauge (5) may Make sure the tire valve stem is read higher than the actual tire positioned close to the ground pressure while the compressor is so the hose will reach it. on. Turn the compressor off to get an accurate pressure Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (69,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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reading. The compressor may 10. Press the on/off button (4) to be turned on/off until the correct turn the tire sealant and pressure is reached. compressor kit off. The tire is not sealed and will { Caution continue to leak air until the vehicle is driven and the If the recommended pressure sealant is distributed in the tire. 15. If the flat tire was able to inflate cannot be reached after Therefore, Steps 11–17 must to the recommended inflation approximately 25 minutes, the be done immediately after pressure, remove the vehicle should not be driven Step 10. maximum speed label from the farther. The tire is too severely sealant canister (2) and place it Be careful while handling the damaged and the tire sealant and in a highly visible location. tire sealant and compressor kit compressor kit cannot inflate the as it could be warm after Do not exceed the speed on tire. Remove the power plug from usage. this label until the damaged tire the accessory power outlet and is repaired or replaced. unscrew the inflating hose from 11. Unplug the power plug (3) from the tire valve. See Roadside the accessory power outlet in 16. Return the equipment to its original storage location in the Assistance Program on the vehicle. vehicle. page 13-5. 12. Turn the sealant/air hose (7) counterclockwise to remove it 17. Immediately drive the vehicle from the tire valve stem. 8 km (5 mi) to distribute the sealant in the tire. 13. Replace the tire valve stem cap. 14. Replace the sealant/air hose (7), and the power plug (3) back in their original location. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (70,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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18. Stop at a safe location and 20. Dispose of the used sealant Using the Tire Sealant and check the tire pressure. Refer canister (2) and sealant/air Compressor Kit without to Steps 1–11 under “Using the hose (7) assembly at a local Sealant to Inflate a Tire (Not Tire Sealant and Compressor dealer or in accordance with Punctured) Kit without Sealant to Inflate a local state codes and practices. Tire (Not Punctured).” To use the air compressor to inflate 21. Replace it with a new canister a tire with air only and not sealant: If the tire pressure has fallen available from your dealer. more than 68 kPa (10 psi) 22. After temporarily sealing a tire below the recommended using the tire sealant and inflation pressure, stop driving compressor kit, take the the vehicle. The tire is too vehicle to an authorized dealer severely damaged and the tire within 161 km (100 mi) of sealant cannot seal the tire. driving to have the tire repaired See Roadside Assistance or replaced. Program on page 13-5. If the tire pressure has not dropped more than 68 kPa (10 psi) from the recommended inflation pressure, inflate the tire to the recommended inflation pressure. If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire and wheel damage by driving slowly 19. Wipe off any sealant from the to a level place. Turn on the hazard wheel, tire or vehicle. warning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6-3. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10-64 for other important safety warnings. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (71,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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1. Remove the tire sealant and 8. Plug the power plug (3) into the 11. Inflate the tire to the compressor kit from its storage accessory power outlet in the recommended inflation location. See Storing the Tire vehicle. Unplug all items from pressure using the pressure Sealant and Compressor Kit on other accessory power outlets. gauge (5). The recommended page 10-72 or Storing the Tire See Power Outlets on page 5-6. inflation pressure can be found Sealant and Compressor Kit If the vehicle has an accessory on the Tire and Loading (Diesel) on page 10-73. power outlet, do not use the Information label. See Tire 2. Unlock the air only hose (6) from cigarette lighter. Pressure on page 10-51. the sealant canister (2) by If the vehicle only has a cigarette The pressure gauge (5) may pulling up on the lever. lighter, use the cigarette lighter. read higher than the actual tire pressure while the compressor 3. Pull the air only hose (6) from Do not pinch the power plug the sealant canister (2). is on. Turn the compressor off cord in the door or window. to get an accurate reading. The 4. Remove the power plug (3) from 9. Start the vehicle. The vehicle compressor may be turned on/ the air compressor (1). must be running while using the off until the correct pressure is 5. Place the kit on the ground. air compressor. reached. Make sure the tire valve stem is 10. Press the on/off button (4) to 12. Press the on/off button (4) to positioned close to the ground turn the compressor on. turn the tire sealant and compressor kit off. so the hose will reach it. The compressor will inflate the 6. Remove the tire valve stem cap tire with air only. Be careful while handling the by turning it counterclockwise. tire sealant and compressor kit as it could be warm after 7. Attach the air only hose (6) onto usage. the tire valve stem and press the lever down to secure it. 13. Unplug the power plug (3) from the accessory power outlet in the vehicle. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (72,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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14. Disconnect the air only hose 1. Unlock the air only hose (6) from To install a new sealant canister: (6) from the tire valve stem by the sealant canister (2) by 1. Align the sealant/air hose (7) lifting the lever. Replace the tire pulling up on the lever. with the slot in the air valve stem cap. 2. Pull the air only hose (6) from compressor. 15. Replace the air only hose (6) the sealant canister (2). 2. Push the sealant canister (2) and the power plug (3) back in 3. Unwrap the sealant/air hose (7) down and turn it clockwise. its original location. from the compressor (1). 3. Wrap the sealant/air hose (7) 16. Place the equipment in the around the air compressor original storage location in the channel to stow it in its original vehicle. location. The tire sealant and compressor kit 4. Push the air only hose (6) onto has an accessory adapter located in the sealant canister inlet and a compartment on the bottom of its push the lever down. housing that may be used to inflate air mattresses, balls, etc. Storing the Tire Sealant Removal and Installation of the and Compressor Kit Sealant Canister The tire sealant and compressor kit To remove the sealant canister: is located in the trunk, under the load floor, behind an access panel. 4. Turn the sealant canister (2) so the inflator filling hose is aligned To remove the kit: with the slot in the compressor. 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on 5. Lift the sealant canister (2) from page 2-14. the compressor and replace with a new sealant canister. See your dealer for more information. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (73,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (Diesel) The tire sealant and compressor kit is located in the trunk in a storage compartment on the driver side of the vehicle. To remove the kit: 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on page 2-14. 2. Turn the left knob 3. Pull the inflator kit rearward. counterclockwise and the right Squeeze the two tabs of the knob clockwise, 90 degrees, at quick release buckle to remove the same time. Then pull the the tire sealant and access panel rearward and up to compressor kit. remove it. To store the inflator kit, reverse the steps.
2. Turn the wing nut counterclockwise to remove it. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (74,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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3. Remove the tire sealant and 2. Tool Bag Tether compressor kit from the storage 3. Tool Bag compartment. 4. Spare Tire 4. Remove the tire sealant and 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on compressor kit from the bag. page 2-14. To store the inflator kit, reverse the 2. Lift the load floor. steps. 3. Turn the retainer nut (1) counterclockwise to remove it. Tire Changing Then remove the tool bag Removing the Spare Tire and tether (2) from the stow rod, the Tools tool bag (3) containing the wheel wrench and wheel blocks, and 1. Three-Piece Wrench To access the spare tire and tools: the spare tire (4). 2. Hex Head Jack 4. Remove the jack, jack handle 3. Jack Handle Extension extension, and two-piece 4. Coin/Pierce Jack wrench, if equipped. 5. Two-Piece Wrench This vehicle may have one of the following: A coin/pierce jack (4), a jack handle extension (3), and a two-piece wrench (5), or a hex head jack (2) and three-piece wrench (1).
1. Retainer Nut Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (75,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Removing the Flat Tire and If needed, finish loosening them Installing the Spare Tire with your fingers. The plastic nut caps will not come off. This vehicle may have aluminum wheels with exposed wheel nuts. If needed, use the flat end of the Use the wheel wrench to loosen all wheel wrench and pry along the the wheel nuts. Do not remove edge of the cover until it comes off. them yet. The edge of the wheel cover could be sharp, so do not try to remove it Or, this vehicle may have steel with your bare hands. Do not drop wheels with plastic covers. the cover or lay it face down, as it could become scratched or damaged. Store the wheel cover in the trunk until the flat tire is repaired 2. Turn the wheel wrench or replaced. counterclockwise once on each Once you have removed the wheel wheel nut to loosen it. Do not cover, use the following procedure remove them yet. to remove the flat tire and install the 3. Place the jack near the flat tire. spare tire. 4. Place the wheel blocks on both 1. Do a safety check before sides of the tire at the opposite proceeding. See If a Tire Goes corner of the tire being changed. Flat on page 10-64 for more See If a Tire Goes Flat on information. page 10-64 for proper wheel To remove the plastic covers and block placement. wheel nut caps, loosen the plastic nut caps with the wheel wrench in a counterclockwise direction. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (76,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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7. If you have a coin/pierce jack, attach the jack handle extension to the jack by sliding the hook through the end of the jack. If you have a hex head jack, place the hex tube end of the wrench over the hex head of the jack.
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Make sure that the jack lift head 5. If this vehicle is the RS model, is in the correct position or you 8. Position the jack lift head at the locate the front or rear jack may damage your vehicle. The jack location nearest the flat tire. cover on the rocker molding repairs would not be covered by The location is indicated by a near the tire being changed. your warranty. notch in the flange. The jack Place your hand behind the must not be used in any other edge of the cover on the rocker position. molding. Pull down and out to remove the cover. { Warning The cover will remain attached Getting under a vehicle when it is to the molding by a tether. lifted on a jack is dangerous. 6. Place the jack under the vehicle. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you could be badly injured or (Continued) Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (77,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Warning (Continued) { Warning
killed. Never get under a vehicle Lifting a vehicle and getting under when it is supported only by it to do maintenance or repairs is a jack. dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and training. If a jack is provided with the vehicle, it is designed only for { Warning changing a flat tire. If it is used for Raising the vehicle with the jack anything else, you or others could improperly positioned can be badly injured or killed if the damage the vehicle and even vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack Hex Head Jack Shown, Coin/ make the vehicle fall. To help is provided with the vehicle, only Pierce Jack Similar avoid personal injury and vehicle use it for changing a flat tire. damage, be sure to fit the jack lift head into the proper location before raising the vehicle. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (78,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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9. Raise the jack by turning the handle clockwise until it comes Warning (Continued) in contact with the notch in the flange. an emergency, a cloth or a paper towel can be used; however, use a scraper or wire brush later to remove all rust or dirt.
10. Remove all of the wheel nuts. 11. Remove the flat tire.
{ Warning Make sure the jack lift head Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the notch is placed in the flange parts to which it is fastened, can notch. make wheel nuts become loose Raise the vehicle far enough off after time. The wheel could come 12. Remove any rust or dirt from the ground so there is enough off and cause an accident. When the wheel bolts, mounting room for the road tire to clear the changing a wheel, remove any surfaces, and spare wheel. ground. rust or dirt from places where the 13. Place the compact spare tire wheel attaches to the vehicle. In on the wheel-mounting surface. (Continued) Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (79,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Never use oil or grease on bolts aftermarket manufacturer when or nuts because the nuts might using accessory locking wheel come loose. The vehicle's wheel nuts. See Capacities and could fall off, causing a crash. Specifications on page 12-2 for original equipment wheel nut 14. Reinstall the wheel nuts. torque specifications. Tighten each nut by hand until the wheel is held against the hub. { Caution 15. Lower the vehicle by turning 16. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in the jack handle Improperly tightened wheel nuts a crisscross sequence, as counterclockwise. can lead to brake pulsation and shown. rotor damage. To avoid expensive 17. Lower the jack all the way and { Warning brake repairs, evenly tighten the remove the jack from under the wheel nuts in the proper vehicle. Wheel nuts that are improperly or sequence and to the proper incorrectly tightened can cause torque specification. See 18. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly the wheels to become loose or Capacities and Specifications on with the wheel wrench. come off. The wheel nuts should page 12-2 for the wheel nut be tightened with a torque wrench torque specification. to the proper torque specification after replacing. Follow the torque specification supplied by the (Continued) Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (80,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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2. Remove the foam container from { Caution the rear storage compartment. Wheel covers will not fit on the vehicle's compact spare. If you try to put a wheel cover on the compact spare, the cover or the spare could be damaged.
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
Front Jack Cover Shown, Rear { Warning Jack Cover Similar 19. If this vehicle is the RS model, Storing a jack, a tire, or other Coin/Pierce Jack Shown, Hex snap the jack cover back into equipment in the passenger Head Jack Similar compartment of the vehicle could place. 3. Place the flat tire in the storage cause injury. In a sudden stop or 20. Remove the wheel blocks and compartment with the valve collision, loose equipment could return them to their proper stem down. strike someone. Store all these in storage location. the proper place. 4. Place the jack and jack handle When reinstalling the wheel cover or extension, if the vehicle has one, center cap on the full-size tire, in the foam container. Storing the Flat Tire and Tools tighten all five plastic caps hand 5. Place the foam container inside snug with the aid of the wheel 1. Replace the wheel wrench and the flat tire. Align the hole with wrench and tighten them with the wheel blocks in the tool bag. the stow rod. wheel wrench an additional one-quarter of a turn. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (81,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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6. Place the tool bag tether over When using a compact spare tire, the stow rod and the tool bag Warning (Continued) the ABS and Traction Control rear of the flat tire. systems may engage until the spare handling. This could lead to a tire is recognized by the vehicle, 7. Turn the retainer nut clockwise crash and you or others could be until tight. especially on slippery roads. Adjust injured. Use only one compact driving to reduce possible 8. Replace the load floor. spare tire at a time. wheel slip. The load floor may not lay flat. If this vehicle has a compact spare The compact spare is for temporary { Caution tire, it was fully inflated when new; use only. Replace the compact When the compact spare is spare tire with a full-size tire as however, it can lose air over time. Check the inflation pressure installed, do not take the vehicle soon as you can. regularly. It should be 420 kPa through an automatic car wash Storing the Compact Spare Tire (60 psi). with guide rails. The compact and Tools Stop as soon as possible and check spare can get caught on the rails Reverse the instructions for that the spare tire is correctly which can damage the tire, wheel, removing the spare tire and tools to inflated after being installed on the and other parts of the vehicle. store the compact spare tire. vehicle. The compact spare tire is designed for temporary use only. Do not use the compact spare on Compact Spare Tire The vehicle will perform differently other vehicles. with the spare tire installed and it is Do not mix the compact spare tire or { Warning recommended that the vehicle speed be limited to 80 km/h wheel with other wheels or tires. (50 mph). To conserve the tread of They will not fit. Keep the spare tire Driving with more than one and its wheel together. compact spare tire at a time could the spare tire, have the standard tire result in loss of braking and repaired or replaced as soon as convenient and return the spare tire (Continued) to the storage area. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (82,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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{ Caution Jump Starting { Warning For more information about the Tire chains will not fit the compact vehicle battery, see Battery on Batteries can hurt you. They can spare. Using them can damage page 10-28. be dangerous because: the vehicle and the chains. Do not If the battery has run down, try to . They contain acid that can use tire chains on the compact burn you. spare. use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your vehicle. . They contain gas that can Be sure to use the following steps to explode or ignite. do it safely. . They contain enough electricity to burn you. { Warning If you do not follow these steps WARNING: Battery posts, exactly, some or all of these terminals, and related things can hurt you. accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other { Caution reproductive harm. Wash hands Ignoring these steps could result after handling. See California in costly damage to the vehicle Proposition 65 Warning on that would not be covered by the page 10-2. vehicle warranty. Trying to start the vehicle by pushing or pulling it will not work, and it could damage the vehicle. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (83,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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mounting bolt. Connect to a spot as far away from the discharged Caution (Continued) battery as possible. damaged. Only use a vehicle that The jump start positive terminal on has a 12-volt system with a the discharged battery (2) is located negative ground for jump starting. in the engine compartment on the driver side of the vehicle. 2. Position the two vehicles so that The jump start positive terminal (4) they are not touching. and negative terminal (3) are on the battery of the vehicle providing the 3. Set the parking brake firmly and jump start. put the shift lever in P (Park) with an automatic transmission, 1.4L L4 Engine Shown, 1.8L L4 The positive jump start connection or Neutral with a manual Engine, and 2.0L L4 Engine for the discharged battery is under a transmission. See Shifting Into Similar trim cover. Open the cover to Park on page 9-23 with an expose the terminal. automatic transmission, 1. Discharged Battery Negative 1. Check the other vehicle. It must or Parking on page 9-25 with a Grounding Point have a 12-volt battery with a manual transmission. 2. Discharged Battery Positive negative ground system. Terminal { Caution 3. Good Battery Negative { Caution Terminal If any accessories are left on or 4. Good Battery Positive If the other vehicle does not have plugged in during the jump Terminal a 12-volt system with a negative starting procedure, they could be The jump start negative grounding ground, both vehicles can be damaged. The repairs would not point (1) for the discharged battery (Continued) be covered by the vehicle is the engine block or an engine (Continued) Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (84,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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5. Connect one end of the red Caution (Continued) { Warning positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal on the warranty. Whenever possible, turn Using a match near a battery can discharged battery. off or unplug all accessories on cause battery gas to explode. either vehicle when jump starting. People have been hurt doing this, 6. Connect the other end of the red and some have been blinded. positive (+) cable to the Use a flashlight if you need more positive (+) terminal of the good 4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. battery. Turn off all lights and light. 7. Connect one end of the black accessories in both vehicles, Battery fluid contains acid that negative ( ) cable to the except the hazard warning can burn you. Do not get it on – flashers if needed. negative (–) terminal of the good you. If you accidentally get it in battery. your eyes or on your skin, flush { Warning the place with water and get 8. Connect the other end of the medical help immediately. black negative (–) cable to the An electric fan can start up even negative (–) grounding point for when the engine is not running the discharged battery. and can injure you. Keep hands, 9. Start the engine in the vehicle clothing and tools away from any { Warning with the good battery and run underhood electric fan. the engine at idle speed for at Fans or other moving engine least four minutes. parts can injure you badly. Keep your hands away from moving 10. Try to start the vehicle that had parts once the engine is running. the dead battery. If it will not start after a few tries, it probably needs service. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (85,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Towing the Vehicle of recreational vehicle towing are { Caution known as dinghy towing and dolly towing. Dinghy towing is towing the If the jumper cables are { Caution vehicle with all four wheels on the connected or removed in the ground. Dolly towing is towing the wrong order, electrical shorting Incorrectly towing a disabled vehicle with two wheels on the may occur and damage the vehicle may cause damage. The ground and two wheels up on a vehicle. The repairs would not be damage would not be covered by device known as a dolly. covered by the vehicle warranty. the vehicle warranty. Here are some important things to Always connect and remove the consider before recreational vehicle jumper cables in the correct order, Have the vehicle towed on a flatbed towing: making sure that the cables do car carrier or a wheel lift tow truck. . not touch each other or other If a wheel lift tow truck is used, the The towing capacity of the metal. drive wheels cannot contact the towing vehicle. Be sure to read road while the vehicle is being the tow vehicle manufacturer's recommendations. Jumper Cable Removal towed. A wheel dolly must be used to lift all drive wheels off the ground. . How far the vehicle will be Reverse the sequence exactly when towed. Some vehicles have removing the jumper cables. Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if the restrictions on how far and how disabled vehicle must be towed. long they can tow. . The proper towing equipment. Recreational Vehicle See your dealer or trailering Towing professional for additional advice and equipment Recreational vehicle towing refers to recommendations. towing the vehicle behind another vehicle – such as behind a motor home. The two most common types Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (86,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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. If the vehicle is ready to be Dinghy Towing (with Automatic Vehicles with an automatic towed. Just as preparing the Transmission) transmission should not be towed vehicle for a long trip, make sure with all four wheels on the ground. the vehicle is prepared to be If the vehicle must be towed, a dolly towed. should be used. See "Dolly Towing" that follows. { Caution Dinghy Towing (with Manual Use of a shield mounted in front Transmission) of the vehicle grille could restrict airflow and cause damage to the transmission. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. If using a shield, only use one that attaches to the towing vehicle. { Caution
If the vehicle is towed with all four wheels on the ground, the drivetrain components could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the vehicle To dinghy tow the vehicle from the warranty. Do not tow the vehicle front with all four wheels on the with all four wheels on the ground: ground. 1. Position the vehicle to tow and then secure it to the towing vehicle. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (87,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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2. Shift the transmission to Neutral. Dolly Towing 3. Turn the ignition to ACC/ ACCESSORY. 4. To prevent the battery from draining while the vehicle is being towed, remove fuse 22, 23, 24, and 25 from the instrument panel fuse block. See Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 10-41. Remember to reinstall the fuses once the destination has been reached. { Caution Towing the vehicle from the rear Tow the vehicle with the two rear { Caution could damage it. Also, repairs wheels on the ground and the front wheels on a dolly: If 105 km/h (65 mph) is exceeded would not be covered by the while towing the vehicle, it could vehicle warranty. Never have the To tow the vehicle with two wheels be damaged. Never exceed vehicle towed from the rear. on the ground and a dolly: 105 km/h (65 mph) while towing 1. Put the front wheels on a dolly. the vehicle. 2. Shift the automatic transmission into P (Park) or a manual transmission into 1 (First) gear. 3. Set the parking brake. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (88,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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4. Clamp the steering wheel in a Appearance Care straight-ahead position with a { Caution clamping device designed for towing. Towing the vehicle from the rear Exterior Care could damage it. Also, repairs 5. Remove the key from the would not be covered by the Locks ignition. vehicle warranty. Never have the Locks are lubricated at the factory. 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. vehicle towed from the rear. Use a de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, and have the 7. Release the parking brake. locks greased after using. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-12. Washing the Vehicle To preserve the vehicle's finish, wash it often and out of direct sunlight.
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Do not use petroleum-based, acidic, or abrasive cleaning agents as they can damage the vehicle's paint, metal, or plastic parts. If damage occurs, it would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Approved cleaning (Continued) Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (89,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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washed. This could cause damage repaired. Foreign materials such as Caution (Continued) that would not be covered by the calcium chloride and other salts, ice vehicle warranty. melting agents, road oil and tar, tree products can be obtained from sap, bird droppings, chemicals from your dealer. Follow all If using an automatic car wash, comply with the car wash industrial chimneys, etc., can manufacturer directions regarding damage the vehicle's finish if they correct product usage, necessary instructions. The windshield wiper and rear window wiper, if equipped, remain on painted surfaces. Wash safety precautions, and the vehicle as soon as possible. appropriate disposal of any must be off. Remove any accessories that may be damaged If necessary, use non-abrasive vehicle care product. or interfere with the car wash cleaners that are marked safe for equipment. painted surfaces to remove foreign matter. Rinse the vehicle well, before { Caution washing and after, to remove all Occasional hand waxing or mild cleaning agents completely. If they polishing should be done to remove Avoid using high-pressure are allowed to dry on the surface, residue from the paint finish. See washes closer than 30 cm (12 in) they could stain. your dealer for approved cleaning to the surface of the vehicle. Use products. Dry the finish with a soft, clean of power washers exceeding Do not apply waxes or polishes to 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) can result chamois or an all-cotton towel to avoid surface scratches and water uncoated plastic, vinyl, rubber, in damage or removal of paint spotting. decals, simulated wood, or flat paint and decals. as damage can occur. Finish Care This e symbol is on any Application of aftermarket clearcoat underhood compartment electrical sealant/wax materials is not center that should not be power recommended. If painted surfaces are damaged, see your dealer to have the damage assessed and Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (90,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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The bright metal moldings on the Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ { Caution vehicle are aluminum or stainless Lenses, Emblems, Decals and steel. To prevent damage always Stripes Machine compounding or follow these cleaning instructions: aggressive polishing on a Use only lukewarm or cold water, a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish . Be sure the molding is cool to soft cloth, and a car washing soap may damage it. Use only the touch before applying any to clean exterior lamps, lenses, non-abrasive waxes and polishes cleaning solution. emblems, decals and stripes. Follow that are made for a basecoat/ . Use a cleaning solution instructions under "Washing the clearcoat paint finish on the approved for aluminum or Vehicle" previously in this section. vehicle. stainless steel. Some cleaners Lamp covers are made of plastic, are highly acidic or contain and some have a UV protective alkaline substances and can coating. Do not clean or wipe them To keep the paint finish looking new, damage the moldings. keep the vehicle garaged or while they are dry. covered whenever possible. . Always dilute a concentrated Do not use any of the following on cleaner according to the lamp covers: Protecting Exterior Bright Metal manufacturer’s instructions. Moldings . Abrasive or caustic agents. . Do not use chrome cleaners. . Washer fluids and other cleaning { Caution . Do not use cleaners that are not agents in higher concentrations intended for automotive use. than suggested by the Failure to clean and protect the . Use a nonabrasive wax on the manufacturer. bright metal moldings can result vehicle after washing to protect . Solvents, alcohols, fuels, in a hazy white finish or pitting. and extend the molding finish. This damage would not be or other harsh cleaners. covered by the vehicle warranty. . Ice scrapers or other hard items. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (91,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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. Aftermarket appearance caps or Shutter System blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and covers while the lamps are a buildup of vehicle wash/wax illuminated, due to excessive treatments may cause wiper heat generated. streaking. Replace the wiper blades if they are { Caution worn or damaged. Damage can be Failure to clean lamps properly caused by extreme dusty conditions, sand, salt, heat, sun, can cause damage to the lamp snow and ice. cover that would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Clear ice and snow from the wiper blades before using them. If frozen to the windshield, carefully loosen them or thaw them. Damaged wiper { Caution blades should be replaced. See The vehicle may have a shutter Wiper Blade Replacement on Using wax on low gloss black system designed to help increase page 10-31 for more information. finish stripes can increase the fuel economy. Keep the shutter gloss level and create a system clean for proper operation. Heavy snow or ice can overload the wipers. If the wiper motor overheats, non-uniform finish. Clean low the windshield wipers will stop until gloss stripes with soap and Windshield and Wiper Blades the motor cools and the wiper Clean the outside of the windshield water only. control is turned off. See Electrical with glass cleaner. System Overload on page 10-37 for Air Intakes Clean rubber blades using lint-free more information. cloth or paper towel soaked with Clear debris from the air intakes, windshield washer fluid or a mild between the hood and windshield, detergent. Wash the windshield when washing the vehicle. thoroughly when cleaning the Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (92,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Weatherstrips Wheels and Trim — Aluminum { Caution Apply Dielectric silicone grease on or Chrome weatherstrips to make them last Use a soft, clean cloth with mild To avoid surface damage, do not longer, seal better, and not stick or soap and water to clean the wheels. use strong soaps, chemicals, squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips at After rinsing thoroughly with clean abrasive polishes, cleaners, least once a year. Hot, dry climates water, dry with a soft, clean towel. brushes, or cleaners that contain may require more frequent A wax may then be applied. acid on aluminum or application. Black marks from chrome-plated wheels. Use only rubber material on painted surfaces { Caution approved cleaners. Also, never can be removed by rubbing with a drive a vehicle with aluminum or clean cloth. See Recommended Chrome wheels and other chrome chrome-plated wheels through an Fluids and Lubricants on trim may be damaged if the automatic car wash that uses page 11-12. vehicle is not washed after driving silicone carbide tire cleaning Tires on roads that have been sprayed brushes. Damage could occur with magnesium, calcium, Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to and the repairs would not be or sodium chloride. These covered by the vehicle warranty. clean the tires. chlorides are used on roads for conditions such as ice and dust. { Caution Always wash the chrome with Brake System soap and water after exposure. Using petroleum-based tire Visually inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, dressing products on the vehicle leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect may damage the paint finish and/ disc brake pads for wear and rotors or tires. When applying a tire for surface condition. Inspect drum dressing, always wipe off any brake linings/shoes for wear or overspray from all painted cracks. Inspect other brake parts, surfaces on the vehicle. including drums, wheel cylinders, Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (93,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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calipers, parking brake, master on weatherstrips with a clean cloth Finish Damage cylinder, brake fluid reservoir, will make them last longer, seal Quickly repair minor chips and vacuum pipes, electric vacuum better, and not stick or squeak. scratches with touch-up materials pump including bracket and vent available from your dealer to avoid hose, if equipped. Underbody Maintenance corrosion. Larger areas of finish At least twice a year, spring and fall Steering, Suspension, and damage can be corrected in your use plain water to flush any dealer's body and paint shop. Chassis Components corrosive materials from the Visually inspect steering, underbody. Take care to thoroughly Chemical Paint Spotting clean any areas where mud and suspension, and chassis Airborne pollutants can fall upon other debris can collect. components for damaged, loose, and attack painted vehicle surfaces or missing parts or signs of wear at Sheet Metal Damage causing blotchy, ring-shaped least once a year. discolorations, and small, irregular Inspect power steering for proper If the vehicle is damaged and dark spots etched into the paint requires sheet metal repair or hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, surface. See “Finish Care” chafing, etc. replacement, make sure the body previously in this section. repair shop applies anti-corrosion Visually check constant velocity joint material to parts repaired or boots and axle seals for leaks. replaced to restore corrosion Interior Care Body Component Lubrication protection. To prevent dirt particle abrasions, Original manufacturer replacement regularly clean the vehicle's interior. Lubricate all key lock cylinders, parts will provide the corrosion Immediately remove any soils. Note hood hinges, liftgate hinges, steel protection while maintaining the that newspapers or dark garments fuel door hinge and power assist vehicle warranty. that can transfer color to home step hinges, unless the components furnishings can also permanently are plastic. Applying silicone grease transfer color to the vehicle's interior. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (94,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Use a soft bristle brush to remove To prevent damage, do not clean Interior Glass dust from knobs and crevices on the the interior using the following To clean, use a terry cloth fabric instrument cluster. Using a mild cleaners or techniques: dampened with water. Wipe droplets soap solution, immediately remove . Never use a razor or any other left behind with a clean dry cloth. hand lotions, sunscreen, and insect sharp object to remove a soil Commercial glass cleaners may be repellent from all interior surfaces or from any interior surface. used, if necessary, after cleaning permanent damage may result. . Never use a brush with stiff the interior glass with plain water. Your dealer may have products for bristles. cleaning the interior. Use cleaners { Caution specifically designed for the . Never rub any surface surfaces being cleaned to prevent aggressively or with excessive To prevent scratching, never use permanent damage. Apply all pressure. abrasive cleaners on automotive cleaners directly to the cleaning . Do not use laundry detergents or glass. Abrasive cleaners or cloth. Do not spray cleaners directly dishwashing soaps with aggressive cleaning may damage on any switches or controls. degreasers. For liquid cleaners, the rear window defogger. Cleaners should be removed use approximately 20 drops per quickly. Never allow cleaners to 3.8 L (1 gal) of water. remain on the surface being A concentrated soap solution will Cleaning the windshield with water cleaned for extended periods leave a residue that creates during the first three to six months of time. streaks and attracts dirt. Do not of ownership will reduce tendency to fog. Cleaners may contain solvents that use solutions that contain strong can become concentrated in the or caustic soap. Speaker Covers interior. Before using cleaners, read . Do not heavily saturate the Vacuum around a speaker cover and adhere to all safety instructions upholstery when cleaning. on the label. While cleaning the gently, so that the speaker will not interior, maintain adequate . Do not use solvents or cleaners be damaged. Clean spots with just ventilation by opening the doors and containing solvents. water and mild soap. windows. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (95,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Coated Moldings To clean: cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small hidden area for colorfastness before Coated moldings should be cleaned. 1. Saturate a clean lint-free colorfast cloth with water. using a commercial upholstery . When lightly soiled, wipe with a Microfiber cloth is recommended cleaner or spot lifter. If ring sponge or soft lint-free cloth to prevent lint transfer to the formation occurs, clean the entire dampened with water. fabric or carpet. fabric or carpet. . When heavily soiled, use warm 2. Remove excess moisture by Following the cleaning process, a soapy water. gently wringing until water does paper towel can be used to blot excess moisture. Fabric/Carpet/Suede not drip from the cleaning cloth. Start by vacuuming the surface 3. Start on the outside edge of the Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces using a soft brush attachment. If a soil and gently rub toward the and Vehicle Information and rotating brush attachment is being center. Fold the cleaning cloth to Radio Displays used during vacuuming, only use it a clean area frequently to For vehicles with high gloss on the floor carpet. Before cleaning, prevent forcing the soil in to the surfaces or vehicle displays, use a gently remove as much of the soil fabric. microfiber cloth to wipe surfaces. as possible using one of the 4. Continue gently rubbing the Before wiping the surface with the following techniques: soiled area until there is no microfiber cloth, use a soft bristle . Gently blot liquids with a paper longer any color transfer from brush to remove dirt that could towel. Continue blotting until no the soil to the cleaning cloth. scratch the surface. Then use the more soil can be removed. 5. If the soil is not completely microfiber cloth by gently rubbing to clean. Never use window cleaners . removed, use a mild soap For solid soils, remove as much or solvents. Periodically hand wash as possible prior to vacuuming. solution followed only by plain water. the microfiber cloth separately, using mild soap. Do not use bleach If the soil is not completely or fabric softener. Rinse thoroughly removed, it may be necessary to and air dry before next use. use a commercial upholstery Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (96,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Do not attach a device with a Soaking or saturating leather, Use of air fresheners may cause suction cup to the display. This especially perforated leather, as permanent damage to plastics may cause damage and would well as other interior surfaces, and painted surfaces. If an air not be covered by the vehicle may cause permanent damage. freshener comes in contact with warranty. Wipe excess moisture from these any plastic or painted surface in surfaces after cleaning and allow the vehicle, blot immediately and Instrument Panel, Leather, them to dry naturally. Never use clean with a soft cloth dampened Vinyl, Other Plastic Surfaces, heat, steam, or spot removers. Do with a mild soap solution. not use cleaners that contain Damage caused by air fresheners Low Gloss Paint Surfaces and silicone or wax-based products. would not be covered by the Natural Open Pore Wood Cleaners containing these vehicle warranty. Surfaces solvents can permanently change Use a soft microfiber cloth the appearance and feel of Cargo Cover and dampened with water to remove leather or soft trim, and are not Convenience Net dust and loose dirt. For a more recommended. thorough cleaning, use a soft Wash with warm water and mild microfiber cloth dampened with a detergent. Do not use chlorine mild soap solution. Do not use cleaners that increase bleach. Rinse with cold water, and gloss, especially on the instrument then dry completely. panel. Reflected glare can decrease visibility through the windshield Care of Safety Belts under certain conditions. Keep belts clean and dry. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (97,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Use the following guidelines for Removing and Replacing the { Warning proper floor mat usage: Floor Mats Do not bleach or dye safety belts. . The original equipment floor If equipped, pull up on the rear of It may severely weaken them. In mats were designed for your the floor mat to unlock each retainer a crash, they might not be able to vehicle. If the floor mats need and remove. provide adequate protection. replacing, it is recommended Clean safety belts only with mild that GM certified floor mats be soap and lukewarm water. purchased. Non-GM floor mats may not fit properly and may interfere with the pedals. Always Floor Mats check that the floor mats do not interfere with the pedals. { Warning . Do not use a floor mat if the vehicle is not equipped with a If a floor mat is the wrong size or floor mat retainer on the driver is not properly installed, it can side floor. interfere with the pedals. . Use the floor mat with the Interference with the pedals can correct side up. Do not turn cause unintended acceleration it over. Reinstall by lining up the floor mat and/or increased stopping retainer openings over the carpet . Do not place anything on top of distance which can cause a crash retainers and snapping into position. and injury. Make sure the floor the driver side floor mat. Make sure the floor mat is properly mat does not interfere with the . Use only a single floor mat on secured in place. pedals. the driver side. Verify the floor mat does not . Do not place one floor mat on interfere with the pedals. top of another. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (98,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
10-98 Vehicle Care
2 NOTES Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
Service and Maintenance 11-1
General Information technicians, the dealer is the place Service and for routine maintenance such as oil Maintenance Your vehicle is an important changes and tire rotations and investment. This section describes additional maintenance items like the required maintenance for the tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper General Information vehicle. Follow this schedule to help blades. General Information ...... 11-1 protect against major repair expenses resulting from neglect or { Caution Maintenance Schedule inadequate maintenance. It may Maintenance Schedule ...... 11-2 also help to maintain the value of Damage caused by improper the vehicle if it is sold. It is the Special Application Services maintenance can lead to costly responsibility of the owner to have repairs and may not be covered Special Application all required maintenance performed. Services ...... 11-8 by the vehicle warranty. Your dealer has trained technicians Maintenance intervals, checks, Additional Maintenance who can perform required inspections, recommended fluids, and Care maintenance using genuine and lubricants are important to Additional Maintenance replacement parts. They have keep the vehicle in good working and Care ...... 11-9 up-to-date tools and equipment for condition. fast and accurate diagnostics. Many Recommended Fluids dealers have extended evening and Recommended Fluids and Saturday hours, courtesy The Tire Rotation and Required Lubricants ...... 11-12 transportation, and online Services are the responsibility of the Maintenance Replacement scheduling to assist with service vehicle owner. It is recommended to Parts ...... 11-13 needs. have your dealer perform these services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi. Maintenance Records Your dealer recognizes the Proper vehicle maintenance helps to Maintenance Records ...... 11-15 importance of providing keep the vehicle in good working competitively priced maintenance condition, improves fuel economy, and repair services. With trained and reduces vehicle emissions. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
11-2 Service and Maintenance
Because of the way people use . Frequently towing a trailer. Maintenance vehicles, maintenance needs vary. . Used for high speed or There may need to be more competitive driving. Schedule frequent checks and services. The . Additional Required Services - Used for taxi, police, or delivery Owner Checks and Services service. Normal are for vehicles that: At Each Fuel Stop . Carry passengers and cargo Refer to the information in the Maintenance Schedule Additional . Check the engine oil level. See within recommended limits on Engine Oil on page 10-11. the Tire and Loading Information Required Services - Severe chart. label. See Vehicle Load Limits Once a Month on page 9-9. { Warning . Check the tire inflation . Are driven on reasonable road Performing maintenance work can pressures. See Tire Pressure on page 10-51. surfaces within legal driving be dangerous and can cause limits. serious injury. Perform . Inspect the tires for wear. See . Use the recommended fuel. See maintenance work only if the Tire Inspection on page 10-57. Fuel (Gasoline) on page 9-51. required information, proper tools, . Check the windshield washer Refer to the information in the and equipment are available. fluid level. See Washer Fluid on Maintenance Schedule Additional If they are not, see your dealer to page 10-25. Required Services - Normal chart. have a trained technician do the work. See Doing Your Own Engine Oil Change The Additional Required Services - Service Work on page 10-4. When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Severe are for vehicles that are: SOON DIC message displays, have . Mainly driven in heavy city traffic the engine oil and filter changed in hot weather. within the next 1 000 km/600 mi. . Mainly driven in hilly or If driven under the best conditions, mountainous terrain. the engine oil life system may not indicate the need for vehicle service Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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for up to a year. The engine oil and . Check engine oil level and oil . Inspect engine air cleaner filter. filter must be changed at least once life percentage. If needed, See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on a year and the oil life system must change engine oil and filter, and page 10-17. reset oil life system. See Engine be reset. Your trained dealer . Inspect brake system. See technician can perform this work. Oil on page 10-11 and Engine Exterior Care on page 10-88. If the engine oil life system is reset Oil Life System on page 10-15. . Visually inspect steering, accidentally, service the vehicle . Check engine coolant level. See suspension, and chassis within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since the Engine Coolant on page 10-20. last service. Reset the oil life components for damaged, loose, . system when the oil is changed. Check windshield washer fluid or missing parts or signs of See Engine Oil Life System on level. See Washer Fluid on wear. See Exterior Care on page 10-15. page 10-25. page 10-88. . . On vehicles with diesel engines, it is Visually inspect windshield wiper Check restraint system recommended to drain the diesel blades for wear, cracking, components. See Safety System fuel filter of water when the oil is or contamination. See Exterior Check on page 3-14. Care on page 10-88. Replace changed or when the WATER IN . Visually inspect fuel system for FUEL CONTACT SERVICE worn or damaged wiper blades. damage or leaks. message displays. See Wiper Blade Replacement on page 10-31. . Visually inspect exhaust system and nearby heat shields for Tire Rotation and Required . Check tire inflation pressures. loose or damaged parts. Services Every 12 000 km/ See Tire Pressure on 7,500 mi page 10-51. . Lubricate body components. See Exterior Care on page 10-88. Rotate the tires, if recommended for . Inspect tire wear. See Tire the vehicle, and perform the Inspection on page 10-57. . Check starter switch. See Starter following services. See Tire Switch Check on page 10-29. . Rotation on page 10-57. Visually check for fluid leaks. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
11-4 Service and Maintenance
. Check automatic transmission . Inspect sunroof track and seal, shift lock control function. See if equipped. See Sunroof on Automatic Transmission Shift page 2-23. Lock Control Function Check on page 10-30. . Check ignition transmission lock. See Ignition Transmission Lock Check on page 10-30. . Check parking brake and automatic transmission park mechanism. See Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check on page 10-30. . Check accelerator pedal for damage, high effort, or binding. Replace if needed. . Visually inspect gas strut for signs of wear, cracks, or other damage. Check the hold open ability of the strut. See your dealer if service is required. . Check tire sealant expiration date, if equipped. See Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 10-66. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required 12 000 km/7,500 mi 24 000 km/15,000 mi 36 000 km/22,500 mi 48 000 km/30,000 mi 60 000 km/37,500 mi 72 000 km/45,000 mi 84 000 km/52,500 mi 96 000 km/60,000 mi 108 000 km/67,500 mi 120 000 km/75,000 mi 132 000 km/82,500 mi 144 000 km/90,000 mi 156 000 km/97,500 mi 180 000 km/112,500 mi Services - Normal 168 000 km/105,000 mi 192 000 km/120,000 mi 204 000 km/127,500 mi 216 000 km/135,000 mi 228 000 km/142,500 mi 240 000 km/150,000 mi
Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Drain the diesel fuel filter of water. (Diesel Only) Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) @ @ @ @ @ @ Inspect evaporative control system. (2) @ @ @ 2.0L Diesel Engine Only: Replace fuel filter. (3) @ @ @ @ @ Replace engine air cleaner filter. (4) @ @ @ Except 1.4L Engine: Replace spark plugs. Inspect @ ignition coil boots. 1.4L Engine Only: Replace spark plugs. Inspect @ @ ignition coil boots. 1.4L and 1.8L Engines Only: Change automatic @ transmission fluid. 1.8L Engine Only: Replace timing belt, idler @ pulley, and timing belt tensioner. (7) 2.0L Diesel Engine Only: Replace the timing belt, timing belt tensioner, idler pulley, and water @ pump. (7) Drain and fill engine cooling system. (5) @ Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (6) @ Replace brake fluid. (7) @ @ @ Replace clutch fluid. (7) @ @ @ Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
11-6 Service and Maintenance
Footnotes — Maintenance (4) Or every four years, whichever Schedule Additional Required comes first. Services - Normal (5) Or every five years, whichever (1) Or every two years, whichever comes first. See Cooling System on comes first. More frequent page 10-19. replacement may be needed if the (6) Or every 10 years, whichever vehicle is driven in areas with heavy comes first. Inspect for fraying, traffic, areas with poor air quality, excessive cracking, or damage; or areas with high dust levels. replace, if needed. Replacement may also be needed if there is a reduction in air flow, (7) Or every three years, whichever excessive window fogging, or odors. comes first. (2) Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook-up, routing, and condition. (3) Or every two years, whichever comes first. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required 12 000 km/7,500 mi 24 000 km/15,000 mi 36 000 km/22,500 mi 48 000 km/30,000 mi 60 000 km/37,500 mi 72 000 km/45,000 mi 84 000 km/52,500 mi 96 000 km/60,000 mi 108 000 km/67,500 mi 120 000 km/75,000 mi 132 000 km/82,500 mi 144 000 km/90,000 mi 156 000 km/97,500 mi 180 000 km/112,500 mi Services - Severe 168 000 km/105,000 mi 192 000 km/120,000 mi 204 000 km/127,500 mi 216 000 km/135,000 mi 228 000 km/142,500 mi 240 000 km/150,000 mi
Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Drain the diesel fuel filter of water. (Diesel Only) Replace passenger compartment air filter. (1) @ @ @ @ @ @ Inspect evaporative control system. (2) @ @ @ 2.0L Diesel Engine Only: Replace fuel filter. (3) @ @ @ @ @ Replace engine air cleaner filter. (4) @ @ @ Change automatic transmission fluid. @ @ @ Change manual transmission fluid. @ @ @ Except 1.4L Engine: Replace spark plugs. Inspect @ ignition coil boots. 1.4L Engine Only: Replace spark plugs. Inspect @ @ ignition coil boots. 1.8L Engine Only: Replace timing belt. (7) @ 2.0L Diesel Engine Only: Replace the timing belt, timing belt tensioner, idler pulley, and water @ pump. (7) Drain and fill engine cooling system. (5) @ Visually inspect accessory drive belts. (6) @ Replace brake fluid. (7) @ @ @ Replace clutch fluid. (7) @ @ @ Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
11-8 Service and Maintenance
Footnotes — Maintenance (4) Or every four years, whichever Special Application Schedule Additional Required comes first. Services - Severe (5) Or every five years, whichever Services (1) Or every two years, whichever comes first. See Cooling System on . Severe Commercial Use comes first. More frequent page 10-19. Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis replacement may be needed if the (6) Or every 10 years, whichever components every 5 000 km/ vehicle is driven in areas with heavy comes first. Inspect for fraying, 3,000 mi. traffic, areas with poor air quality, excessive cracking, or damage; . Have underbody flushing service or areas with high dust levels. replace, if needed. performed. See "Underbody Replacement may also be needed if Maintenance" in Exterior Care there is a reduction in air flow, (7) Or every three years, whichever on page 10-88. excessive window fogging, or odors. comes first. (2) Check all fuel and vapor lines and hoses for proper hook-up, routing, and condition. (3) Or every two years, whichever comes first. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
Service and Maintenance 11-9
Additional Battery Brakes The battery supplies power to start Brakes stop the vehicle and are Maintenance and Care the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving. additional electrical accessories. Your vehicle is an important . Signs of brake wear may include investment and caring for it properly . To avoid break-down or failure to chirping, grinding, or squealing may help to avoid future costly start the vehicle, maintain a noises, or difficulty stopping. repairs. To maintain vehicle battery with full cranking power. performance, additional . Trained dealer technicians have maintenance services may be . Trained dealer technicians have access to tools and equipment required. the diagnostic equipment to test to inspect the brakes and the battery and ensure that the recommend quality parts It is recommended that your dealer connections and cables are engineered for the vehicle. perform these services — their corrosion-free. trained dealer technicians know Fluids your vehicle best. Your dealer can Belts Proper fluid levels and approved also perform a thorough . Belts may need replacing if they fluids protect the vehicle’s systems assessment with a multi-point squeak or show signs of and components. See inspection to recommend when your cracking or splitting. Recommended Fluids and vehicle may need attention. Lubricants on page 11-12 for GM . Trained dealer technicians have The following list is intended to access to tools and equipment approved fluids. explain the services and conditions to inspect the belts and . Engine oil and windshield to look for that may indicate recommend adjustment or washer fluid levels should be services are required. replacement when necessary. checked at every fuel fill. . A message may indicate when . Instrument cluster lights may scheduled maintenance on the come on to indicate that fluids timing belt and other may be low and need to be components is required. filled. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (10,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
11-10 Service and Maintenance
Hoses Shocks and Struts rubber; cracks or cuts in the Hoses transport fluids and should Shocks and struts help aid in control tread or sidewall; or a bulge or be regularly inspected to ensure for a smoother ride. split in the tire. that there are no cracks or leaks. . Trained dealer technicians can . Signs of wear may include With a multi-point inspection, your steering wheel vibration, bounce/ inspect and recommend the right dealer can inspect the hoses and sway while braking, longer tires. Your dealer can also advise if replacement is needed. stopping distance, or uneven provide tire/wheel balancing tire wear. services to ensure smooth Lamps vehicle operation at all speeds. Properly working headlamps, . As part of the multi-point Your dealer sells and services taillamps, and brake lamps are inspection, trained dealer name brand tires. important to see and be seen on technicians can visually inspect the road. the shocks and struts for signs Vehicle Care of leaking, blown seals, To help keep the vehicle looking like . Signs that the headlamps need or damage, and can advise new, vehicle care products are attention include dimming, failure when service is needed. to light, cracking, or damage. available from your dealer. For The brake lamps need to be Tires information on how to clean and protect the vehicle’s interior and checked periodically to ensure Tires need to be properly inflated, that they light when braking. exterior, see Interior Care on rotated, and balanced. Maintaining page 10-93 and Exterior Care on . With a multi-point inspection, the tires can save money and fuel, page 10-88. your dealer can check the lamps and can reduce the risk of tire and note any concerns. failure. . Signs that the tires need to be replaced include three or more visible treadwear indicators; cord or fabric showing through the Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (11,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
Service and Maintenance 11-11
Wheel Alignment Wiper Blades Wheel alignment is critical for Wiper blades need to be cleaned ensuring that the tires deliver and kept in good condition to optimal wear and performance. provide a clear view. . Signs that the alignment may . Signs of wear include streaking, need to be adjusted include skipping across the windshield, pulling, improper vehicle and worn or split rubber. handling, or unusual tire wear. . Trained dealer technicians can . Your dealer has the required check the wiper blades and equipment to ensure proper replace them when needed. wheel alignment. Windshield For safety, appearance, and the best viewing, keep the windshield clean and clear. . Signs of damage include scratches, cracks, and chips. . Trained dealer technicians can inspect the windshield and recommend proper replacement if needed. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (12,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
11-12 Service and Maintenance
Recommended Fluids Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil (Gasoline) Use only engine oil meeting the dexos1™ specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. Look for the dexos1 approved logo for GM approved engine oil. See Engine Oil on page 10-11. Engine Oil (Diesel) Use only engine oil meeting the dexos2™ specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade. Look for the dexos2 approved logo for GM approved engine oil. See Engine Oil on page 10-11. Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL® Coolant. See Engine Coolant on page 10-20. Hydraulic Brake/Clutch System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299818, in Canada 19299819). Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements. Diesel Exhaust Aftertreatment System Diesel Exhaust Fluid (GM Part No. 19286291, in Canada 88862660) or diesel exhaust fluid that meets ISO 22241-1 or displays the API Diesel Exhaust Fluid Certification Mark. Automatic Transmission (Except 2.0L DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Diesel) Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (13,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Usage Fluid/Lubricant Automatic Transmission (2.0L Diesel) AW-1 Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19256039, in Canada 19256040). Manual Transmission Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19259104, in Canada 19259105). Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Release Pawl Category LB or GC-LB. Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and Door Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Hinges Canada 10953474). Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 10953481).
Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified here by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 1.4L L4 Engine 13272719 AC3144C 1.8L L4 Engine 13272720 AC3145C 2.0L L4 Diesel Engine 13272719 AC3144C Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (14,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
11-14 Service and Maintenance
Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Oil Filter 1.4L L4 Engine 55594651 PF2257G 1.8L L4 Engine 55594651 PF2257G 2.0L L4 Diesel Engine 19301505 PF2260G Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 13271191 CF176 Spark Plugs 1.4L L4 Engine 55585534 41–122 1.8L L4 Engine 55585534 41–122 Wiper Blades Driver – 60.0 cm (23.6 in) 95161605 — Passenger – 45.0 cm (17.7 in) 95161606 — Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (15,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
Service and Maintenance 11-15
Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (16,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
11-16 Service and Maintenance
Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
Technical Data 12-1
Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) identifies the vehicle's engine, Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ...... 12-1 parts. See “Engine Specifications” Service Parts Identification under Capacities and Specifications Label ...... 12-1 on page 12-2 for the vehicle's engine code. Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications ...... 12-2 Service Parts Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . 12-4 Identification Label This label, on the inside of the glove box, has the following information: . Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). . Model designation. This legal identifier is in the front . Paint information. corner of the instrument panel, on . the left side of the vehicle. It can be Production options and special seen through the windshield from equipment. outside. The VIN also appears on Do not remove this label from the the Vehicle Certification and Service vehicle. Parts labels and certificates of title and registration. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
12-2 Technical Data
Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-12 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Cooling System 1.4L L4 Engine 5.5 L 5.8 qt 1.8L L4 Engine 6.5 L 6.9 qt 2.0L L4 Diesel Engine 8.3 L 8.8 qt Engine Oil with Filter 1.4L L4 Engine 4.0 L 4.25 qt 1.8L L4 Engine 4.0 L 4.25 qt 2.0L L4 Diesel Engine 4.5 L 4.75 qt Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Capacities Application Metric English Fuel Tank Standard Fuel Tank 59.0 L 15.6 gal With RPO NL6 Fuel Tank 48.0 L 12.6 gal Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) 18.5 L 4.9 gal Wheel Nut Torque 140 Y 100 lb ft All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual.
Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 1.4L L4 (LUV) B Automatic 0.60 – 0.70 mm (0.24 – Manual 0.028 in) 1.8L L4 (LUW) H Automatic 0.60 – 0.70 mm (0.24 – Manual 0.028 in) 1.8L L4 (LWE) G Automatic 0.60 – 0.70 mm (0.24 – Manual 0.028 in) 2.0L L4 Diesel (LUZ) Z Automatic - Spark plug gap is for replacement spark plugs. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
12-4 Technical Data
Engine Drive Belt Routing
2.0L L4 Diesel Engine 1.4L L4 Engine
1.8L L4 Engine Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (1,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
Customer Information 13-1
Reporting Safety Defects Customer Information Customer Reporting Safety Defects to Information the United States Government ...... 13-12 Customer Satisfaction Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure Customer Information the Canadian Your satisfaction and goodwill are Customer Satisfaction Government ...... 13-13 important to your dealer and to Procedure ...... 13-1 Reporting Safety Defects to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns General Motors ...... 13-13 Customer Assistance with the sales transaction or the Offices ...... 13-3 Vehicle Data Recording and operation of the vehicle will be Customer Assistance for Text Privacy resolved by your dealer's sales or Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . 13-4 service departments. Sometimes, Online Owner Center ...... 13-4 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy ...... 13-14 however, despite the best intentions GM Mobility Reimbursement of all concerned, misunderstandings Program ...... 13-5 Event Data Recorders ...... 13-14 Infotainment System ...... 13-15 can occur. If your concern has not Roadside Assistance been resolved to your satisfaction, Program ...... 13-5 the following steps should be taken: Scheduling Service Appointments ...... 13-7 STEP ONE: Discuss your concern Courtesy Transportation with a member of dealership Program ...... 13-7 management. Normally, concerns Collision Damage Repair . . . . 13-8 can be quickly resolved at that level. Service Publications If the matter has already been Ordering Information ...... 13-11 reviewed with the sales, service, Radio Frequency or parts manager, contact the owner Identification (RFID) ...... 13-12 of your dealership or the general Radio Frequency manager. Statement ...... 13-12 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
13-2 Customer Information
STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, 40 days. If you do not agree with the member of dealership management, remember that your concern will decision given in your case, you it appears your concern cannot be likely be resolved at a dealer's may reject it and proceed with any resolved by your dealership without facility. That is why we suggest other venue for relief available further help, in the U.S., call the following Step One first. to you. Chevrolet Customer Assistance STEP THREE — U.S. Owners: You may contact the BBB Auto Line Center at 1-800–222–1020. In Both General Motors and your Program using the toll-free Canada, call General Motors of dealer are committed to making telephone number or write them at Canada Customer Care Centre at sure you are completely satisfied the following address: 1-800-263-3777 (English), with the new vehicle. However, or 1-800-263-7854 (French). BBB Auto Line Program if you continue to remain unsatisfied Council of Better Business Bureaus, We encourage you to call the after following the procedure Inc. toll-free number in order to give your outlined in Steps One and Two, you 4200 Wilson Boulevard inquiry prompt attention. Have the can file with the Better Business ® Suite 800 following information available to Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program Arlington, VA 22203-1838 give the Customer Assistance to enforce your rights. representative: Telephone: 1-800-955-5100 The BBB Auto Line Program is an www.dr.bbb.org/goauto . Vehicle Identification out-of-court program administered Number (VIN). This is available by the Council of Better Business This program is available in all from the vehicle registration or Bureaus to settle automotive 50 states and the District of title, or the plate at the top left of disputes regarding vehicle repairs or Columbia. Eligibility is limited by the instrument panel and visible the interpretation of the New Vehicle vehicle age, mileage, and other through the windshield. Limited Warranty. Although you may factors. General Motors reserves be required to resort to this informal the right to change eligibility . Dealership name and location. dispute resolution program prior to limitations and/or discontinue its . Vehicle delivery date and filing a court action, use of the participation in this program. present mileage. program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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STEP THREE — Canadian For further information concerning Customer Assistance Owners: In the event that you do eligibility in the Canadian Motor not feel your concerns have been Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), Offices addressed after following the call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call Chevrolet encourages customers to procedure outlined in Steps One the General Motors Customer Care call the toll-free number for and Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), assistance. However, if a customer Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, participation in a no-charge or write to: the letter should be addressed to: Mediation/Arbitration Program. The Mediation/Arbitration Program United States and Puerto Rico General Motors of Canada Limited c/o Customer Care Centre has committed to binding arbitration General Motors of Canada Limited Chevrolet Motor Division of owner disputes involving Mail Code: CA1-163-005 Chevrolet Customer Assistance factory-related vehicle service 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Center claims. The program provides for Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 P.O. Box 33170 the review of the facts involved by Detroit, MI 48232-5170 an impartial third party arbiter, and The inquiry should be accompanied www.Chevrolet.com may include an informal hearing by the Vehicle Identification before the arbiter. The program is Number (VIN). 1-800-222-1020 designed so that the entire dispute 1-800-833-2438 (For Text settlement process, from the time Telephone Devices (TTYs)) you file your complaint to the final Roadside Assistance: decision, should be completed in 1-800-243-8872 about 70 days. We believe our From U.S. Virgin Islands: impartial program offers advantages 1-800-496-9994 over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal, quick, and free of charge. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Canada Assistance Center. Any TTY user in I (Service History): View and the U.S. can communicate with General Motors of Canada Limited print dealer-recorded service Chevrolet by dialing: Customer Care Centre, Mail Code: records and self-recorded service 1-800-833-2438. TTY users in CA1-163-005 records. Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830. 1908 Colonel Sam Drive D (Preferred Dealer Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Online Owner Center Information): Select a preferred www.gm.ca dealer and view locations, maps, 1-800-263-3777 (English) Online Owner Experience phone numbers, and hours. 1-800-263-7854 (French) (U.S.) my.chevrolet.com J (Warranty Tracking 1-800-263-3830 (For Text The Chevrolet online owner Information): Track the vehicle’s Telephone devices (TTYs)) experience allows interaction with warranty information. Roadside Assistance: Chevrolet and keeps important J (Recall Information): View 1-800-268-6800 vehicle-specific information in one active recalls by Vehicle Overseas place. Identification Number (VIN). See Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Please contact the local General Membership Benefits on page 12-1. Motors Business Unit. E (Vehicle Information): H (Other Account Information): Download owner manuals and view View GM Card, SiriusXM Satellite Customer Assistance for vehicle-specific how-to videos. radio (if equipped), and OnStar Text Telephone (TTY) G (Maintenance Information): account information. Users View maintenance schedules, F (Live Chat Support): Chat live alerts, and OnStar onboard vehicle To assist customers who are deaf, with online help representatives. diagnostic information. Schedule hard of hearing, or speech-impaired service appointments. See my.chevrolet.com to register and who use Text Telephones your vehicle. (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY equipment available at its Customer Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Chevrolet Owner Centre GM Mobility General Motors of Canada also has (Canada) chevroletowner.ca a Mobility Program. Visit www.gm.ca Reimbursement Program or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) Visit the Chevrolet Owner Centre: for details. TTY users call . Chat live with online help 1-800-263-3830. representatives. . Locate owner resources such as Roadside Assistance lease-end, financing, and Program warranty information. For U.S.-purchased vehicles, call . Retrieve your favorite articles, This program is available to 1-800-243-8872. (Text Telephone quizzes, tips, and multimedia qualified applicants for cost (TTY): 1-888-889-2438.) galleries organized into the reimbursement of eligible For Canadian-purchased vehicles, Featured Articles and Auto Care aftermarket adaptive equipment call 1-800-268-6800. Sections. required for the vehicle, such as Service is available 24 hours a day, . Download owner manuals. hand controls or a wheelchair/ 365 days a year. scooter lift for the vehicle. . Find the Chevrolet-recommended For more information on the limited Calling for Assistance maintenance services. offer, visit www.gmmobility.com or When calling Roadside Assistance, call the GM Mobility Assistance have the following information Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text ready: Telephone (TTY) users, call 1-800-833-9935. . Your name, home address, and home telephone number. . Telephone number of your location. . Location of the vehicle. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
13-6 Customer Information
. Model, year, color, and license driver if they decide the claims are must be in good condition and plate number of the vehicle. made too often, or the same type of properly inflated. It is the owner's . Odometer reading, Vehicle claim is made many times. responsibility for the repair or replacement of the tire if it is not Identification Number (VIN), and Services Provided delivery date of the vehicle. covered by the warranty. . Emergency Fuel Delivery: . Description of the problem. . Battery Jump Start: Service to Delivery of enough fuel for the jump start a dead battery. Coverage vehicle to get to the nearest service station. Services Not Included in Services are provided up to 5 years/ Roadside Assistance 160 000 km (100,000 mi), whichever . Lock-Out Service: Service to comes first. unlock the vehicle if you are . Impound towing caused by locked out. A remote unlock may violation of any laws. In the U.S., anyone driving the be available if you have OnStar. . Legal fines. vehicle is covered. In Canada, a For security reasons, the driver person driving the vehicle without must present identification . Mounting, dismounting, permission from the owner is not before this service is given. or changing of snow tires, covered. chains, or other traction devices. . Emergency Tow from a Public Roadside Assistance is not a part of Road or Highway: Tow to the Service is not provided if a vehicle the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. nearest Chevrolet dealer for is in an area that is not accessible General Motors North America and warranty service, or if the vehicle to the service vehicle or is not a Chevrolet reserve the right to make was in a crash and cannot be regularly traveled or maintained any changes or discontinue the driven. Assistance is not given public road, which includes ice and Roadside Assistance program at when the vehicle is stuck in the winter roads. Off-road use is not any time without notification. sand, mud, or snow. covered. General Motors North America and . Flat Tire Change: Service to Chevrolet reserve the right to limit change a flat tire with the spare services or payment to an owner or tire. The spare tire, if equipped, Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Services Specific to permission to get local safety related. If it is, please call Canadian-Purchased Vehicles emergency road service. You will your dealership, let them know this, receive payment, up to $100, and ask for instructions. . Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement after sending the original receipt If your dealer requests you to bring is up to 7 liters. Diesel fuel to Roadside Assistance. delivery may be restricted. the vehicle for service, you are Mechanical failures may be urged to do so as early in the work Propane and other fuels are not covered, however any cost for provided through this service. day as possible to allow for parts and labor for repairs not same-day repair. . Lock-Out Service: Vehicle covered by the warranty are the registration is required. owner responsibility. Courtesy Transportation . Trip Interruption Benefits and Program Assistance: Must be over Scheduling Service 150 kilometers from where your Appointments To enhance your ownership trip was started to qualify. experience, we and our participating When the vehicle requires warranty General Motors of Canada dealers are proud to offer Courtesy service, contact your dealer and Limited requires Transportation, a customer support request an appointment. By pre-authorization, original program for vehicles with the scheduling a service appointment detailed receipts, and a copy of Bumper-to-Bumper (Base Warranty and advising the service consultant the repair orders. Once Coverage period in Canada), of your transportation needs, your authorization has been received, extended powertrain, and/or dealer can help minimize your the Roadside Assistance advisor hybrid-specific warranties in both inconvenience. will help to make arrangements the U.S. and Canada. and explain how to receive If the vehicle cannot be scheduled Several Courtesy Transportation payment. into the service department options are available to assist in immediately, keep driving it until it . Alternative Service: If reducing inconvenience when can be scheduled for service, assistance cannot be provided warranty repairs are required. unless, of course, the problem is right away, the Roadside Assistance advisor may give Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
13-8 Customer Information
Courtesy Transportation is not a by GM for shuttle service. If U.S. It may not be possible to provide a part of the New Vehicle Limited customers arrange their own like vehicle as a courtesy rental. Warranty. A separate booklet transportation, limited entitled “Limited Warranty and reimbursement for reasonable fuel Additional Program Owner Assistance Information” expenses may be available. Claim Information furnished with each new vehicle amounts should reflect actual costs All program options, such as shuttle provides detailed warranty coverage and be supported by original service, may not be available at information. receipts. See your dealer for every dealer. Contact your dealer information. Transportation Options for specific availability. Courtesy Rental Vehicle General Motors reserves the right to Warranty service can generally be unilaterally modify, change, completed while you wait. However, For an overnight warranty repair, the or discontinue Courtesy if you are unable to do so, your dealer may provide an available Transportation at any time and to dealer may offer the following courtesy rental vehicle or provide for resolve all questions of claim transportation options: reimbursement of a rental vehicle. Reimbursement is limited and must eligibility pursuant to the terms and Shuttle Service be supported by original receipts as conditions described herein at its sole discretion. This includes one-way or round-trip well as a signed and completed shuttle service within reasonable rental agreement and meet state/ time and distance parameters of provincial, local, and rental vehicle Collision Damage Repair your dealer's area. provider requirements. If the vehicle is involved in a Requirements vary and may include collision and it is damaged, have the Public Transportation or Fuel minimum age requirements, Reimbursement damage repaired by a qualified insurance coverage, credit card, etc. technician using the proper If overnight warranty repairs are Additional fees such as fuel usage equipment and quality replacement needed, and public transportation is charges, taxes, levies, usage fees, parts. Poorly performed collision used, the expense must be excessive mileage, or rental usage repairs diminish the vehicle resale supported by original receipts and beyond the completion of the repair within the maximum amount allowed are also your responsibility. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
Customer Information 13-9
value, and safety performance can these parts is not known. Such parts center that has GM-trained be compromised in subsequent are not covered by the GM New technicians and comparable collisions. Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any equipment. related failures are not covered by Collision Parts that warranty. Insuring the Vehicle Genuine GM Collision parts are new Aftermarket collision parts are also Protect your investment in the GM parts made with the same materials available. These are made by vehicle with comprehensive and and construction methods as the companies other than GM and may collision insurance coverage. There parts with which the vehicle was not have been tested for the vehicle. are significant differences in the originally built. Genuine GM As a result, these parts may fit quality of coverage afforded by Collision parts are the best choice to poorly, exhibit premature durability/ various insurance policy terms. ensure that the vehicle's designed corrosion problems, and may not Many insurance policies provide appearance, durability, and safety perform properly in subsequent reduced protection to the GM are preserved. The use of Genuine collisions. Aftermarket parts are not vehicle by limiting compensation for GM parts can help maintain the GM covered by the GM New Vehicle damage repairs by using New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Limited Warranty, and any vehicle aftermarket collision parts. Some Recycled original equipment parts failure related to such parts is not insurance companies will not may also be used for repair. These covered by that warranty. specify aftermarket collision parts. parts are typically removed from When purchasing insurance, we vehicles that were total losses in Repair Facility recommend that you ensure that the prior crashes. In most cases, the GM also recommends that you vehicle will be repaired with GM parts being recycled are from choose a collision repair facility that original equipment collision parts. undamaged sections of the vehicle. meets your needs before you ever If such insurance coverage is not A recycled original equipment GM need collision repairs. Your dealer available from your current part may be an acceptable choice to may have a collision repair center insurance carrier, consider switching maintain the vehicle's originally with GM-trained technicians and to another insurance carrier. designed appearance and safety state‐of‐the‐art equipment, or be performance; however, the history of able to recommend a collision repair Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (10,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
13-10 Customer Information
If the vehicle is leased, the leasing Gather the following information: Managing the Vehicle Damage company may require you to have . Driver name, address, and Repair Process insurance that ensures repairs with telephone number. Genuine GM Original Equipment In the event that the vehicle requires Manufacturer (OEM) parts or . Driver license number. damage repairs, GM recommends Genuine Manufacturer replacement that you take an active role in its . Owner name, address, and repair. If you have a pre-determined parts. Read the lease carefully, as telephone number. you may be charged at the end of repair facility of choice, take the the lease for poor quality repairs. . Vehicle license plate number. vehicle there, or have it towed there. Specify to the facility that any . Vehicle make, model, and If a Crash Occurs required replacement collision parts model year. be original equipment parts, either If there has been an injury, call . Vehicle Identification new Genuine GM parts or recycled emergency services for help. Do not Number (VIN). original GM parts. Remember, leave the scene of a crash until all recycled parts will not be covered by matters have been taken care of. . Insurance company and policy the GM vehicle warranty. Move the vehicle only if its position number. puts you in danger, or you are . General description of the Insurance pays the bill for the repair, instructed to move it by a police damage to the other vehicle. but you must live with the repair. officer. Depending on your policy limits, Choose a reputable repair facility your insurance company may Give only the necessary information that uses quality replacement parts. initially value the repair using to police and other parties involved See “Collision Parts” earlier in this aftermarket parts. Discuss this with in the crash. section. the repair professional, and insist on For emergency towing see If the airbag has inflated, see What Genuine GM parts. Remember, Roadside Assistance Program on Will You See after an Airbag if the vehicle is leased, you may be page 13-5. Inflates? on page 3-20. obligated to have the vehicle repaired with Genuine GM parts, even if your insurance coverage does not pay the full cost. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (11,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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If another party's insurance Each bulletin contains instructions Current and Past Models company is paying for the repairs, to assist in the diagnosis and Technical Service Bulletins and you are not obligated to accept a service of the vehicle. Manuals are available for current repair valuation based on that and past model GM vehicles. insurance company's collision policy Owner Information repair limits, as you have no Owner publications are written ORDER TOLL FREE: contractual limits with that company. specifically for owners and intended 1-800-551-4123 Monday – Friday In such cases, you can have control to provide basic operational 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Eastern Time of the repair and parts choices as information about the vehicle. The For Credit Card Orders Only long as the cost stays within Owner Manual includes the (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), see reasonable limits. Maintenance Schedule for all Helm, Inc. at: www.helminc.com. models. Or write to: Service Publications In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Ordering Information Owner Manual, and Warranty Helm, Incorporated Manual. Attention: Customer Service Service Manuals 47911 Halyard Drive RETAIL SELL PRICE: $35.00 – Plymouth, MI 48170 Service Manuals have the diagnosis $40.00 (U.S.) plus handling and and repair information on the shipping fees. Prices are subject to change without engines, transmission, axle, notice and without incurring suspension, brakes, electrical, Without Pouch: Owner Manual only. obligation. Allow ample time for steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: delivery. Service Bulletins $25.00 (U.S.) plus handling and All listed prices are quoted in U.S. shipping fees. funds. Make checks payable in U.S. Service Bulletins give additional funds. technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (12,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
13-12 Customer Information
Radio Frequency Operation is subject to the following Reporting Safety Identification (RFID) two conditions: 1. The device may not cause Defects RFID technology is used in some harmful interference. vehicles for functions such as tire Reporting Safety Defects pressure monitoring and ignition 2. The device must accept any to the United States system security, as well as in interference received, including connection with conveniences such interference that may cause Government as Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) undesired operation of the device. If you believe that your vehicle transmitters for remote door locking/ has a defect which could cause unlocking and starting, and Changes or modifications to any of a crash or could cause injury or in-vehicle transmitters for garage these systems by other than an door openers. RFID technology in death, you should immediately authorized service facility could void inform the National Highway GM vehicles does not use or record authorization to use this equipment. personal information or link with any Traffic Safety Administration other GM system containing (NHTSA) in addition to notifying personal information. General Motors. Radio Frequency If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an Statement investigation, and if it finds that This vehicle has systems that a safety defect exists in a group operate on a radio frequency that of vehicles, it may order a recall complies with Part 15/Part 18 of the and remedy campaign. Federal Communications However, NHTSA cannot Commission (FCC) rules and with become involved in individual Industry Canada Standards problems between you, your RSS-GEN/210/220/310, ICES‐001. dealer, or General Motors. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (13,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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To contact NHTSA, you may call Reporting Safety Defects Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: the Vehicle Safety Hotline to the Canadian Chevrolet Motor Division toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 Government Chevrolet Customer Assistance (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to Center http://www.safercar.gov; or If you live in Canada, and you P.O. Box 33170 write to: believe that the vehicle has a safety Detroit, MI 48232-5170 defect, notify Transport Canada In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777 Administrator, NHTSA immediately, and notify General (English) or 1-800-263-7854 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Motors of Canada Limited. Call (French), or write: Washington, D.C. 20590 Transport Canada at You can also obtain other 1-800-333-0510 or write to: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Care Centre, Mail Code: Transport Canada information about motor CA1-163-005 Road Safety Branch vehicle safety from 1908 Colonel Sam Drive 80 rue Noel http://www.safercar.gov. Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Gatineau, QC J8Z 0A1 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, notify General Motors. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (14,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
13-14 Customer Information
Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a better understanding of the Recording and This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and event data recorder (EDR). The injuries occur. NOTE: EDR data are Privacy main purpose of an EDR is to recorded by your vehicle only if a The vehicle has a number of record, in certain crash or near non-trivial crash situation occurs; no computers that record information crash-like situations, such as an air data are recorded by the EDR under about the vehicle’s performance and bag deployment or hitting a road normal driving conditions and no how it is driven. For example, the obstacle, data that will assist in personal data (e.g., name, gender, vehicle uses computer modules to understanding how a vehicle’s age, and crash location) are monitor and control engine and systems performed. The EDR is recorded. However, other parties, transmission performance, to designed to record data related to such as law enforcement, could monitor the conditions for airbag vehicle dynamics and safety combine the EDR data with the type deployment and deploy them in a systems for a short period of time, of personally identifying data crash, and, if equipped, to provide typically 30 seconds or less. The routinely acquired during a crash antilock braking to help the driver EDR in this vehicle is designed to investigation. record such data as: control the vehicle. These modules To read data recorded by an EDR, may store data to help the dealer . How various systems in your special equipment is required, and technician service the vehicle. vehicle were operating; access to the vehicle or the EDR is Some modules may also store data . Whether or not the driver and needed. In addition to the vehicle about how the vehicle is operated, manufacturer, other parties, such as such as rate of fuel consumption or passenger safety belts were buckled/fastened; law enforcement, that have the average speed. These modules may special equipment, can read the . retain personal preferences, such as How far (if at all) the driver was information if they have access to radio presets, seat positions, and depressing the accelerator and/ the vehicle or the EDR. temperature settings. or brake pedal; and, GM will not access this data or . How fast the vehicle was share it with others except: with the traveling. consent of the vehicle owner or, Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (15,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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if the vehicle is leased, with the consent of the lessee; in response to an official request by police or similar government office; as part of GM's defense of litigation through the discovery process; or, as required by law. Data that GM collects or receives may also be used for GM research needs or may be made available to others for research purposes, where a need is shown and the data is not tied to a specific vehicle or vehicle owner. Infotainment System If the vehicle is equipped with a navigation system as part of the infotainment system, use of the system may result in the storage of destinations, addresses, telephone numbers, and other trip information. See the infotainment manual for information on stored data and for deletion instructions. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (16,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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OnStar 14-1
OnStar Overview vehicle, including location OnStar information. See OnStar’s Terms and Conditions and Privacy OnStar Overview Statement for more details including system limitations at OnStar Overview ...... 14-1 www.onstar.com (U.S.) or OnStar Services www.onstar.ca (Canada). Emergency ...... 14-2 The OnStar system status light is Security ...... 14-3 next to the OnStar buttons. If the Navigation ...... 14-3 = Voice Command Button status light is: Connections ...... 14-4 Q Blue OnStar Button Vehicle Diagnostics ...... 14-6 . Solid Green: System is on. > Emergency Button . OnStar Additional Information Flashing Green: On a call. OnStar Additional This vehicle may be equipped with a . Red: Indicates a problem. Information ...... 14-6 comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can connect to a live OnStar . Off: System is off. Press Q Advisor for Emergency, Security, twice to speak with an OnStar Navigation, Connection, and Advisor. Diagnostic Services. OnStar services may require a paid Press Q or call 1-888-4-ONSTAR subscription. OnStar requires the (1-888-466-7827) to speak to an vehicle battery and electrical Advisor. system, cellular service, and GPS Press = to: satellite signals to be available and operating. OnStar acts as a link to . Make a call, end a call, existing public emergency service or answer an incoming call. providers. OnStar may collect . Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling information about you and your voice commands. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
14-2 OnStar
. Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn . Receive On-Demand Navigation voice commands. Diagnostics for a check of the OnStar Services Requires a specific OnStar vehicle’s key operating systems. subscription plan. Emergency . Receive Roadside Assistance. . Obtain the WiFi network name, With Automatic Crash Response, . Manage WiFi Settings (if the OnStar system can or Service Set Identifier or SSID, equipped). and passphrase (if equipped). automatically connect to an OnStar Press > to get a priority connection Emergency Advisor. The built-in Press Q to connect to a live to an OnStar Emergency Advisor system can automatically connect to Advisor to: available 24/7 to: help in certain crashes. . Verify account information or . Get help for an emergency. Press > to connect to an OnStar update contact information. . Be a Good Samaritan or Emergency Advisor. GPS . Get driving directions. Requires respond to an AMBER Alert. technology is used to identify the a specific OnStar vehicle location and can provide subscription plan. . Get assistance in severe important information to emergency weather or other crisis and personnel. OnStar Emergency evacuation routes. Advisors are trained to provide assistance and link to existing public emergency service providers in emergency situations. With OnStar Crisis Assist, specially trained Crisis Advisors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to provide a central point of contact, assistance, and information if a crisis occurs. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Security 4. Follow the voice-guided 2. Say “Repeat.” System responds commands. with the last direction given, then OnStar provides services including responds with “OnStar ready,” Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote Using Voice Commands then a tone. Ignition Block, and Roadside During a Planned Route Assistance, if equipped. OnStar can Get My Destination unlock the vehicle doors remotely, Cancel Route 1. Press =. System responds: if equipped with automatic door = 1. Press . System responds: “OnStar ready,” then a tone. locks, and can help police locate the “OnStar ready,” then a tone. Say vehicle if it is stolen. “Cancel route.” System 2. Say “Get my destination.” System responds with the responds: “Do you want to Navigation cancel directions?” address and the distance to the destination, then responds with OnStar navigation requires a 2. Say “Yes.” System responds: “OnStar ready,” then a tone. specific OnStar subscription plan. “OK, request completed, thank Q you, goodbye.” Other Navigation Services Press to receive directions or Available from OnStar have them sent to the vehicle Route Preview navigation screen, if equipped. = OnStar eNav: Subscribers can Destinations can also be forwarded 1. Press . System responds: send destinations from to the vehicle from MapQuest.com. “OnStar ready,” then a tone. MapQuest.com to the vehicle 2. Say “Route preview.” System Turn-by-Turn Navigation or Turn-by-Turn Navigation responds with the next three screen-based navigation system (if equipped). When ready, the 1. Press Q to connect to a live maneuvers. directions will be downloaded to the Advisor. Repeat vehicle. 2. Request directions. 1. Press =. System responds: Destination Download: Press Q, 3. Directions are downloaded to the “OnStar ready,” then a tone. then request the Advisor to vehicle. download directions to the Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
14-4 OnStar
navigation system in the vehicle (if WiFi Connectivity (If Equipped) pressure (if the vehicle is equipped equipped). After the call ends, press The vehicle has a WiFi hotspot that with the tire pressure monitoring the “Go” button on the navigation provides a high-speed, wireless system); or activate remote horn screen to begin driving directions. Internet connection to connect and lights. Also remote start the If directions are downloaded to the multiple mobile devices (data plan vehicle (if factory equipped) or navigation system, the route can required). unlock the doors from anywhere with a wireless connection (if only be canceled through the 1. To retrieve WiFi hotspot navigation system. equipped with automatic locks). information, press = and select With a required specific OnStar Destinations can also be or say “WiFi settings.” subscription plan, a destination can downloaded on the go. For be sent to the vehicle. For OnStar information about eNav or 2. The WiFi settings will display the RemoteLink information and Destination Download, see WiFi network name/SSID, compatibility, see www.onstar.com www.onstar.com (U.S.) or passphrase, and level of (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada). encryption. www.onstar.ca (Canada). ® 3. To change the SSID or OnStar RemoteLink Key Fob Services Connections passphrase, press Q or call This feature is included for five The required specific Onstar 1-888-4-ONSTAR to connect years and allows for remote door subscription plan includes the with an Advisor. lock/unlock (if equipped with services that follow to help ® OnStar RemoteLink Mobile App automatic locks), remote start (if customers stay connected. (If Equipped) factory equipped), or activation of For coverage maps, see Download the OnStar RemoteLink horn and lights from anywhere with www.onstar.com (U.S.) or mobile app to select Apple®, a wireless signal. Download the app www.onstar.ca (Canada). Android™, and BlackBerry® or and start using it any time during the Windows 7 or 8 mobile devices. trial period to get started. From the mobile device, check the vehicle’s fuel level, oil life, or tire Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
OnStar 14-5
OnStar Hands-Free Calling 4. Say “Call.” System responds: 3. Say the entire number without OK, dialing 911. pausing. System responds: This service allows calls to be made “ ” “Please say the name tag.” and received from the vehicle. Retrieve My Number 4. Pick a name tag. System To Make a Call 1. Press =. System responds: responds: “About to store
14-6 OnStar
Vehicle Diagnostics OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics can Information Automatic Crash Response, perform a vehicle check every Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, month. It will check the engine, Transferring Service Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle transmission, antilock brakes, and Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, other major vehicle systems. It also Press Q to request account transfer Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn checks the tire pressures, if the eligibility information. The Advisor Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling vehicle is equipped with the Tire can assist in canceling or removing are available on most vehicles. Not Pressure Monitoring System. If an account information. all OnStar services are available everywhere or on all vehicles. For On-Demand Diagnostics check is Selling/Transferring the needed, press Q, and an Advisor more information, a full description Vehicle of OnStar services, system can run a check. Call 1-888-4-ONSTAR immediately limitations, and OnStar terms and to terminate your OnStar services if conditions: the vehicle is disposed of, sold, . Call 1-888-4-ONSTAR transferred, or if the lease ends. (1-888-466-7827). Reactivation for Subsequent . See www.onstar.com (U.S.). Owners . See www.onstar.ca (Canada). Press Q and follow the prompts to . Call TTY 1-877-248-2080. speak to an Advisor as soon as possible. The Advisor will update . Press Q to speak with an vehicle records and explain the Advisor. OnStar service options available. OnStar services cannot work unless the vehicle is in a place where OnStar has an agreement with a wireless service provider for service Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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in that area. The wireless service Services for People with OnStar Personal Identification provider must also have coverage, Disabilities Number (PIN) network capacity, reception, and technology compatible with OnStar Advisors provide services to help A PIN is needed to access some of services. Service involving location subscribers with physical disabilities the OnStar services, like Remote information about the vehicle cannot and medical conditions. Door Unlock and Stolen Vehicle Assistance. The PIN will need to be work unless GPS signals are Press Q for help with: available, unobstructed, and changed the first time when compatible with the OnStar . Locating a gas station with an speaking with an Advisor. To hardware. OnStar services may not attendant to pump gas. change the OnStar PIN, contact an Q work if the OnStar equipment is not . Finding a hotel, restaurant, etc., OnStar Advisor by pressing or properly installed or it has not been that meets accessibility needs. calling 1-888-4-ONSTAR. properly maintained. If equipment or software is added, connected, . Providing directions to the Warranty or modified, OnStar services may closest hospital or pharmacy in OnStar equipment may be not work. Other problems beyond urgent situations. warranted as part of the vehicle the control of OnStar may prevent TTY Users warranty. service such as hills, tall buildings, tunnels, weather, electrical system OnStar has the ability to Languages design and architecture of the communicate to deaf, The vehicle can be programmed to vehicle, damage to the vehicle in a hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired respond in multiple languages. customers while in the vehicle. The crash, or wireless phone network Press Q and ask for an Advisor. congestion or jamming. available dealer-installed TTY system can provide in-vehicle Advisors are available in English, See Radio Frequency Statement on access to all of the OnStar services, Spanish, and French. Available page 13-12. except Virtual Advisor and OnStar languages may vary by country. Turn-by-Turn Navigation. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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Potential Issues A temporary loss of GPS can cause to function properly. These systems loss of the ability to send a may not operate if the battery is OnStar cannot perform Remote Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. The discharged or disconnected. Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle Advisor may give a verbal route or Assistance after the vehicle has may ask for a call back after the Add-on Electrical Equipment been off continuously for five days. vehicle is driven into an open area. After five days, OnStar can contact The OnStar system is integrated into the electrical architecture of the Roadside Assistance and a Cellular and GPS Antennas locksmith to help gain access to the vehicle. Do not add any electrical vehicle. Do not place items over or near the equipment. See Add-On Electrical antenna to prevent blocking cellular Equipment on page 9-68. Added Global Positioning and GPS signal reception. Cellular electrical equipment may interfere System (GPS) reception is required for OnStar to with the operation of the OnStar send remote signals to the vehicle. system and cause it to not operate. . Obstruction of the GPS can occur in a large city with tall Unable to Connect to OnStar Privacy buildings; in parking garages; Message The complete OnStar Privacy around airports; in tunnels, Statement may be found at underpasses; or in an area with If there is limited cellular coverage www.onstar.com (U.S.), very dense trees. If GPS signals or the cellular network has reached or www.onstar.ca (Canada). We are not available, the OnStar maximum capacity, this message recommend that you review it. If you system should still operate to may come on. Press Q to try the have any questions, call call OnStar. However, OnStar call again or try again after driving a 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) could have difficulty identifying few miles into another cellular area. the exact location. or press Q to speak with an Vehicle and Power Issues Advisor. Users of wireless . In emergency situations, OnStar OnStar services require a vehicle communications are cautioned that can use the last stored GPS electrical system, wireless service, the privacy of any information sent location to send to emergency and GPS satellite technologies to be via wireless cellular communications responders. available and operating for features cannot be assured. Third parties Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - crc - 11/24/14
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INDEX i-1
A Airbag System (cont'd) Appearance Care What Will You See after an Exterior ...... 10-88 Accessories and Airbag Inflates? ...... 3-20 Interior ...... 10-93 Modifications ...... 10-3 When Should an Airbag Ashtrays ...... 5-6 Accessory Power ...... 9-23 Inflate? ...... 3-19 Assistance Program, Add-On Electrical Where Are the Airbags? ...... 3-17 Roadside ...... 13-5 Equipment ...... 9-68 Airbags Audio Players ...... 7-13 Additional Information Adding Equipment to the CD ...... 7-13 OnStar® ...... 14-6 Vehicle ...... 3-27 Audio System Additional Maintenance Passenger Status Indicator . . .5-13 Radio Reception ...... 7-11 and Care ...... 11-9 Readiness Light ...... 5-12 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...... 7-2 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . 10-17 Servicing Airbag-Equipped Automatic Air Conditioning ...... 8-3 Vehicles ...... 3-26 Climate Control System ...... 8-3 Air Filter, Passenger System Check ...... 3-15 Door Locks ...... 2-13 Compartment ...... 8-7 Alarm Headlamp System ...... 6-3 Air Vents ...... 8-6 Vehicle Security ...... 2-16 Transmission ...... 9-33 Airbag System Alert Transmission Fluid ...... 10-16 Check ...... 3-27 Side Blind Zone (SBZA) ...... 9-47 Automatic Transmission How Does an Airbag All-Season Tires ...... 10-44 Manual Mode ...... 9-35 Restrain? ...... 3-20 AM-FM Radio ...... 7-7 Shift Lock Control Passenger Sensing Antenna Function Check ...... 10-30 System ...... 3-22 Multi-band ...... 7-12 Auxiliary What Makes an Airbag Satellite Radio ...... 7-12 Devices ...... 7-15 Inflate? ...... 3-20 Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...... 9-38 Warning Light ...... 5-17 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (2,1) 2015 - crc - 11/25/14
i-2 INDEX
B Bulb Replacement (cont'd) Carbon Monoxide Headlamps, Front Turn Engine Exhaust ...... 9-26 Battery ...... 10-28 Signal, and Parking Trunk ...... 2-14 Jump Starting ...... 10-82 Lamps ...... 10-32 Winter Driving ...... 9-7 Power Protection ...... 6-6 License Plate Lamps ...... 10-36 Cautions, Danger, and Voltage and Charging Taillamps, Turn Signal, Warnings ...... iv Messages ...... 5-27 Sidemarker, Stoplamps, CD Player ...... 7-13 Battery - California and Backup Lamps ...... 10-34 Center Console Storage ...... 4-1 Propostion 65 Warning ...... 10-2 Buying New Tires ...... 10-59 Chains, Tire ...... 10-63 Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . 10-31 Charging System Light ...... 5-13 Bluetooth Check Overview ...... 7-17, 7-19, 7-22 C Engine Light ...... 5-14 Brake Calibration ...... 5-4 Ignition System Warning Light ...... 5-16 California Transmission Lock ...... 10-30 Brakes ...... 10-26 Fuel Requirements ...... 9-52 Child Restraints Antilock ...... 9-38 Perchlorate Materials Infants and Young Assist ...... 9-40 Requirements ...... 10-3 Children ...... 3-30 Fluid ...... 10-27 California Lower Anchors and Parking ...... 9-39 Propostion Tethers for Children ...... 3-36 System Messages ...... 5-27 65 Warning ...... 10-2, Older Children ...... 3-28 Braking ...... 9-3 10-28, 10-82 Securing ...... 3-43, 3-46 Break-In, New Vehicle ...... 9-14 Camera Systems ...... 3-33 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-37 Rear Vision (RVC) ...... 9-48 Cigarette Lighter ...... 5-6 Halogen Bulbs ...... 10-32 Canadian Vehicle Owners ...... iii Circuit Breakers ...... 10-38 Headlamp Aiming ...... 10-32 Capacities and Headlamps ...... 10-32 Specifications ...... 12-2 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (3,1) 2015 - crc - 11/25/14
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Cleaning Coolant D Exterior Care ...... 10-88 Engine ...... 10-20 Damage Repair, Collision ...... 13-8 Interior Care ...... 10-93 Engine Temperature Danger, Warnings, and Climate Control Systems ...... 8-1 Gauge ...... 5-11 Cautions ...... iv Air Conditioning ...... 8-1 Cooling System ...... 10-19 Data Recorders, Event ...... 13-14 Automatic ...... 8-3 Engine Messages ...... 5-28 Daytime Running Heating ...... 8-1 Courtesy Lamps ...... 6-5 Lamps (DRL) ...... 6-2 Clock ...... 5-4 Courtesy Transportation Defensive Driving ...... 9-3 Cluster, Instrument ...... 5-8 Program ...... 13-7 Delayed Locking ...... 2-12 Clutch, Hydraulic ...... 10-16 Cruise Control ...... 9-43 Devices Cold Weather Operation ...... 9-59 Light ...... 5-22 Auxiliary ...... 7-15 Collision Damage Repair ...... 13-8 Messages ...... 5-28 Diesel Exhaust Fluid ...... 1-21 Compact Spare Tire ...... 10-81 Cupholders ...... 4-1 Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Compartments Customer Assistance ...... 13-4 Warning Light ...... 5-21 Storage ...... 4-1 Offices ...... 13-3 Diesel Exhaust Fluid Compass ...... 5-4 Text Telephone (TTY) Messages ...... 5-29 Messages ...... 5-27 Users ...... 13-4 Diesel Particulate Filter ...... 9-26 Compressor Kit, Tire Customer Information Diesel Particulate Filter Sealant ...... 10-66 Service Publications Messages ...... 5-30 Ordering Information ...... 13-11 Connections Distracted Driving ...... 9-2 OnStar® ...... 14-4 Customer Satisfaction Dome Lamps ...... 6-5 Control Procedure ...... 13-1 Traction and Electronic Stability ...... 9-41 Control of a Vehicle ...... 9-3 Convex Mirrors ...... 2-18 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (4,1) 2015 - crc - 11/25/14
i-4 INDEX
Door E Engine (cont'd) Ajar Light ...... 5-22 Exhaust ...... 9-26 Electrical Equipment, Ajar Messages ...... 5-28 Heater ...... 9-21 Add-On ...... 9-68 Delayed Locking ...... 2-12 Oil Life System ...... 10-15 Electrical System Locks ...... 2-11 Oil Messages ...... 5-29 Engine Compartment Power Locks ...... 2-12 Overheated Protection Fuse Block ...... 10-38 Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . 12-4 Operating Mode ...... 10-25 Fuses and Circuit Driver Information Overheating ...... 10-23 Breakers ...... 10-38 Center (DIC) ...... 5-23 Power Messages ...... 5-29 Instrument Panel Fuse Driving Pressure Light ...... 5-20 Block ...... 10-41 Characteristics and Reduced Power Light ...... 5-21 Overload ...... 10-37 Towing Tips ...... 9-62 Running While Parked ...... 9-32 Emergency Defensive ...... 9-3 ® Starting ...... 9-18 OnStar ...... 14-2 Drunk ...... 9-3 Engines Engine For Better Fuel Economy . . . . .1-20 Diesel Fuel ...... 9-53 Air Cleaner/Filter ...... 10-17 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 9-6 Entry Lighting ...... 6-6 Check and Service Engine If the Vehicle is Stuck ...... 9-8 Equipment, Towing ...... 9-67 Soon Light ...... 5-14 Loss of Control ...... 9-5 Event Data Recorders ...... 13-14 Compartment Overview ...... 10-6 Off-Road Recovery ...... 9-4 Exit Lighting ...... 6-6 Coolant ...... 10-20 Vehicle Load Limits ...... 9-9 Extender, Safety Belt ...... 3-14 Coolant Temperature Wet Roads ...... 9-5 Exterior Lamp Controls ...... 6-1 Gauge ...... 5-11 Winter ...... 9-7 Cooling System ...... 10-19 Cooling System Messages . . .5-28 Drive Belt Routing ...... 12-4 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (5,1) 2015 - crc - 11/25/14
INDEX i-5
F Fuel ...... 9-51 G Additives ...... 9-52 Filter Gauges Cold Weather Operation ...... 9-59 Diesel Particulate ...... 9-26 Engine Coolant Diesel Engines ...... 9-53 Filter, Temperature ...... 5-11 Economy Driving ...... 1-20 Engine Air Cleaner ...... 10-17 Fuel ...... 5-10 Filling a Portable Fuel Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-2 Odometer ...... 5-10 Container ...... 9-62 Flashers, Hazard Warning ...... 6-3 Speedometer ...... 5-10 Filling the Tank ...... 9-60 Flat Tire ...... 10-64 Tachometer ...... 5-10 Foreign Countries ...... 9-52 Changing ...... 10-74 Trip Odometer ...... 5-10 Gauge ...... 5-10 Floor Mats ...... 10-97 Warning Lights and Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 5-20 Fluid Indicators ...... 5-7 Requirements, California . . . . .9-52 Automatic Transmission . . . . 10-16 General Information Running out of Fuel ...... 9-60 Brakes ...... 10-27 Service and Maintenance . . . . . 11-1 System Messages ...... 5-29 Diesel Exhaust ...... 1-21, 9-27 Towing ...... 9-62 Water in Fuel ...... 9-60 Washer ...... 10-25 Vehicle Care ...... 10-2 Fuel for Diesel Engines ...... 9-53 Fog Lamps Glove Box ...... 4-1 Fuses Front ...... 6-4 GM Mobility Reimbursement Engine Compartment Folding Mirrors ...... 2-19 Program ...... 13-5 Fuse Block ...... 10-38 Frequency Statement Fuses and Circuit Radio ...... 13-12 Breakers ...... 10-38 H Front Fog Lamp Instrument Panel Fuse Halogen Bulbs ...... 10-32 Light ...... 5-22 Block ...... 10-41 Hazard Warning Flashers ...... 6-3 Front Seats Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Adjustment ...... 3-3 Heated ...... 3-5 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (6,1) 2015 - crc - 11/25/14
i-6 INDEX
Headlamps I L Aiming ...... 10-32 Ignition Positions ...... 9-14, 9-16 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ...... 10-45 Automatic ...... 6-3 Ignition Transmission Lock Lamps Bulb Replacement ...... 10-32 Check ...... 10-30 Courtesy ...... 6-5 Daytime Running Immobilizer ...... 2-17 Daytime Running (DRL) ...... 6-2 Lamps (DRL) ...... 6-2 Infants and Young Children, Dome ...... 6-5 Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-2 Restraints ...... 3-30 Exterior Controls ...... 6-1 High-Beam On Light ...... 5-22 Infotainment ...... 7-1 Front Fog ...... 6-4 High/Low Beam Changer ...... 6-2 Infotainment System ...... 13-15 Headlamps, Front Turn Lamps On Reminder ...... 5-22 Instrument Cluster ...... 5-8 Signal, and Parking Heated Front Seats ...... 3-5 Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . 1-2 Lamps ...... 10-32 Heated Mirrors ...... 2-19 Interior Rearview Mirrors ...... 2-20 License Plate ...... 10-36 Heater Introduction ...... iii Malfunction Indicator ...... 5-14 Engine ...... 9-21 Messages ...... 5-31 Heating and Air On Reminder ...... 5-22 Conditioning ...... 8-1, 8-3 J Reading ...... 6-5 High-Beam On Light ...... 5-22 Jump Starting ...... 10-82 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 3-11 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 9-6 Jump Starting - California LATCH System Hood ...... 10-4 Propostion 65 Warning ...... 10-2 Replacing Parts after a Horn ...... 5-3 Crash ...... 3-43 How to Wear Safety Belts K LATCH, Lower Anchors and Properly ...... 3-10 Key and Lock Messages ...... 5-30 Tethers for Children ...... 3-36 Hydraulic Clutch ...... 10-16 Keyless Entry Lighter, Cigarette ...... 5-6 Remote (RKE) System ...... 2-3 Keys ...... 2-1 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (7,1) 2015 - crc - 11/25/14
INDEX i-7
Lighting Lights (cont'd) Maintenance Schedule ...... 11-2 Entry ...... 6-6 Up-Shift ...... 5-17 Recommended Fluids Exit ...... 6-6 Wait to Start ...... 5-19 and Lubricants ...... 11-12 Illumination Control ...... 6-5 Warning, Power Steering . . . . .5-18 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . 5-14 Lights Locks Manual Mirrors ...... 2-19 Airbag Readiness ...... 5-12 Automatic Door ...... 2-13 Manual Mode ...... 9-35 Antilock Brake System Delayed Locking ...... 2-12 Manual Transmission ...... 9-37 (ABS) Warning ...... 5-17 Door ...... 2-11 Fluid ...... 10-16 Brake System Warning ...... 5-16 Lockout Protection ...... 2-13 Messages Charging System ...... 5-13 Power Door ...... 2-12 Airbag System ...... 5-32 Cruise Control ...... 5-22 Safety ...... 2-13 Battery Voltage and Door Ajar ...... 5-22 Loss of Control ...... 9-5 Charging ...... 5-27 Engine Oil Pressure ...... 5-20 Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 5-20 Brake System ...... 5-27 Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-2 Low-Profile Tires ...... 10-45 Compass ...... 5-27 Front Fog Lamp ...... 5-22 Lower Anchors and Tethers Diesel Exhaust Fluid ...... 5-29 High-Beam On ...... 5-22 for Children (LATCH Diesel Particulate Filter ...... 5-30 High/Low Beam Changer ...... 6-2 System) ...... 3-36 Door Ajar ...... 5-28 Low Fuel Warning ...... 5-20 Engine Cooling System ...... 5-28 Reduced Engine Power ...... 5-21 M Engine Oil ...... 5-29 Safety Belt Reminders ...... 5-11 Maintenance Engine Power ...... 5-29 Security ...... 5-21 Fuel System ...... 5-29 ® Records ...... 11-15 StabiliTrak OFF ...... 5-18 Maintenance and Care Key and Lock ...... 5-30 Tire Pressure ...... 5-19 Additional ...... 11-9 Lamp ...... 5-31 Traction Control System Object Detection System . . . . .5-31 (TCS)/StabiliTrak® ...... 5-19 Ride Control System ...... 5-32 Traction Off ...... 5-18 Safety Belt ...... 5-32 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (8,1) 2015 - crc - 11/25/14
i-8 INDEX
Messages (cont'd) N OnStar® Connections ...... 14-4 Security ...... 5-33 OnStar® Emergency ...... 14-2 Navigation ® Service Vehicle ...... 5-33 ® OnStar Navigation ...... 14-3 OnStar ...... 14-3 Starting the Vehicle ...... 5-33 OnStar® Overview ...... 14-1 New Vehicle Break-In ...... 9-14 Tire ...... 5-33 OnStar® Security ...... 14-3 Transmission ...... 5-34 OnStar® Vehicle Vehicle ...... 5-27 O Diagnostics ...... 14-6 Vehicle Reminder ...... 5-34 Object Detection System Operating Mode Vehicle Speed ...... 5-34 Messages ...... 5-31 Overheated Engine Mirrors Odometer ...... 5-10 Protection ...... 10-25 Automatic Dimming Trip ...... 5-10 Operation, Infotainment Rearview ...... 2-20 Off-Road System ...... 7-4 Convex ...... 2-18 Recovery ...... 9-4 Ordering Folding ...... 2-19 Oil Service Publications ...... 13-11 Heated ...... 2-19 Engine ...... 10-11 Outlets Manual ...... 2-19 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . 10-15 Power ...... 5-6 Manual Rearview ...... 2-20 Messages ...... 5-29 Overheated Engine Power ...... 2-19 Pressure Light ...... 5-20 Protection Mirrors, Interior Rearview ...... 2-20 Older Children, Restraints . . . . . 3-28 Operating Mode ...... 10-25 Monitor System, Tire Online Owner Center ...... 13-4 Overheating, Engine ...... 10-23 ® Pressure ...... 10-52 OnStar Overview, Infotainment Multi-band Antenna ...... 7-12 System, In Brief ...... 1-22 System ...... 7-3 OnStar® Additional Information ...... 14-6 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (9,1) 2015 - crc - 11/25/14
INDEX i-9
P Power (cont'd) Radios Reduced Engine Light ...... 5-21 AM-FM Radio ...... 7-7 Park Retained Accessory (RAP) . . .9-23 Reception ...... 7-11 Shifting Into ...... 9-23 Seat Adjustment ...... 3-4 Satellite ...... 7-10 Shifting Out of ...... 9-24 Windows ...... 2-21 Reading Lamps ...... 6-5 Parking ...... 9-25 Power Steering Warning Rear Seats ...... 3-6 Brake ...... 9-39 Lights ...... 5-18 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 9-48 Brake and P (Park) Pregnancy, Using Safety Rearview Mirrors ...... 2-20 Mechanism Check ...... 10-30 Belts ...... 3-13 Automatic Dimming ...... 2-20 Over Things That Burn ...... 9-25 Privacy Reclining Seatbacks ...... 3-4 Parking Assist ...... 9-45 Vehicle Data Recording . . . . . 13-14 Recommended Fluids and Passenger Airbag Status Program Lubricants ...... 11-12 Indicator ...... 5-13 Courtesy Transportation ...... 13-7 Records Passenger Compartment Air Proposition Maintenance ...... 11-15 Filter ...... 8-7 65 Warning, Recreational Vehicle Passenger Sensing System . . . 3-22 California ...... 10-2, Towing ...... 10-85 Perchlorate Materials 10-28, 10-82 Reduced Engine Power Requirements, California . . . . . 10-3 Light ...... 5-21 Personalization Reimbursement Program, Vehicle ...... 5-36 R GM Mobility ...... 13-5 Phone Radio Frequency Remote Keyless Entry Bluetooth ...... 7-17, 7-19, 7-22 Identification (RFID) ...... 13-12 (RKE) System ...... 2-2, 2-3 Power Radio Frequency Remote Vehicle Start ...... 2-9 Door Locks ...... 2-12 Statement ...... 13-12 Replacement Bulbs ...... 10-37 Mirrors ...... 2-19 Outlets ...... 5-6 Protection, Battery ...... 6-6 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (10,1) 2015 - crc - 11/25/14
i-10 INDEX
Replacement Parts Running out of Fuel ...... 9-60 Safety Locks ...... 2-13 Airbags ...... 3-28 Running the Vehicle While Safety System Check ...... 3-14 Maintenance ...... 11-13 Parked ...... 9-32 Satellite Radio ...... 7-10 Replacing Airbag System ...... 3-28 Scheduling Appointments ...... 13-7 Replacing LATCH System S Sealant Kit, Tire ...... 10-66 Parts after a Crash ...... 3-43 Safety Belts ...... 3-8 Seats Replacing Safety Belt Care ...... 3-14 Adjustment, Front ...... 3-3 System Parts after a Crash . . . 3-14 Extender ...... 3-14 Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Reporting Safety Defects How to Wear Safety Belts Heated Front ...... 3-5 Canadian Government ...... 13-13 Properly ...... 3-10 Power Adjustment, Front ...... 3-4 General Motors ...... 13-13 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 3-11 Rear ...... 3-6 U.S. Government ...... 13-12 Messages ...... 5-32 Reclining Seatbacks ...... 3-4 Restraints Reminders ...... 5-11 Securing Child Where to Put ...... 3-35 Replacing after a Crash ...... 3-14 Restraints ...... 3-43, 3-46 Retained Accessory Use During Pregnancy ...... 3-13 Security Power (RAP) ...... 9-23 Safety Defects Reporting Light ...... 5-21 Ride Control Systems Messages ...... 5-33 Canadian Government ...... 13-13 ® Messages ...... 5-32 General Motors ...... 13-13 OnStar ...... 14-3 Roads U.S. Government ...... 13-12 Vehicle ...... 2-16 Driving, Wet ...... 9-5 Vehicle Alarm ...... 2-16 Roadside Assistance Service ...... 8-7 Program ...... 13-5 Accessories and Roof Modifications ...... 10-3 Sunroof ...... 2-23 Doing Your Own Work ...... 10-4 Rotation, Tires ...... 10-57 Engine Soon Light ...... 5-14 Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . 12-4 Maintenance Records ...... 11-15 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (11,1) 2015 - crc - 11/25/14
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Service (cont'd) Specifications and Storage Compartments ...... 4-1 Maintenance, General Capacities ...... 12-2 Storing the Tire Information ...... 11-1 Speedometer ...... 5-10 Sealant and Parts Identification Label . . . . .12-1 StabiliTrak Compressor Kit ...... 10-72, 10-73 Publications Ordering OFF Light ...... 5-18 Stuck Vehicle ...... 9-8 Information ...... 13-11 Start Vehicle, Remote ...... 2-9 Sun Visors ...... 2-23 Scheduling Appointments . . . . .13-7 Starter Switch Check ...... 10-29 Sunroof ...... 2-23 Vehicle Messages ...... 5-33 Starting the Engine ...... 9-18 Symbols ...... iv Services Starting the Vehicle System Special Application ...... 11-8 Messages ...... 5-33 Infotainment ...... 7-1, 13-15 Servicing the Airbag ...... 3-26 Steering ...... 9-4 Shift Lock Control Function Power, Warning Lights ...... 5-18 T Check, Automatic Wheel Adjustment ...... 5-2 Tachometer ...... 5-10 Transmission ...... 10-30 Wheel Controls ...... 5-2 Taillamps Shifting Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps Bulb Replacement ...... 10-34 Into Park ...... 9-23 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-34 Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . 13-4 Out of Park ...... 9-24 Storage Areas Theft-Deterrent Systems ...... 2-17 Side Blind Zone Center Console ...... 4-1 Immobilizer ...... 2-17 Alert (SBZA) ...... 9-47 Glove Box ...... 4-1 Time ...... 5-4 Sidemarker Tires ...... 10-43 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-34 All-Season ...... 10-44 Signals, Turn and Buying New Tires ...... 10-59 Lane-Change ...... 6-4 Chains ...... 10-63 Spare Tire Changing ...... 10-74 Compact ...... 10-81 Compact Spare ...... 10-81 Special Application Services . . . 11-8 Designations ...... 10-48 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (12,1) 2015 - crc - 11/25/14
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Tires (cont'd) Towing Transportation Program, Different Size ...... 10-60 Driving Characteristics ...... 9-62 Courtesy ...... 13-7 If a Tire Goes Flat ...... 10-64 Equipment ...... 9-67 Trip Odometer ...... 5-10 Inflation Monitor System . . . . 10-53 General Information ...... 9-62 Trunk ...... 2-14 Inspection ...... 10-57 Recreational Vehicle ...... 10-85 Turn and Lane-Change Low Profile ...... 10-45 Trailer ...... 9-66 Signals ...... 6-4 Messages ...... 5-33 Vehicle ...... 10-85 Turn Signal Pressure Light ...... 5-19 Traction Bulb Replacement ...... 10-34 Pressure Monitor System . . . 10-52 Control System (TCS)/ Rotation ...... 10-57 StabiliTrak® Light ...... 5-19 U Sealant and Off Light ...... 5-18 Uniform Tire Quality Compressor Kit ...... 10-66 Traction Control/Electronic Grading ...... 10-61 Sealant and Stability Control ...... 9-41 Up-Shift Light ...... 5-17 Compressor Kit, Trademarks and License Using This Manual ...... iii Storing ...... 10-72, 10-73 Agreements ...... 7-28 Sidewall Labeling ...... 10-45 Trailer Terminology and Towing ...... 9-66 V Definitions ...... 10-48 Transmission Vehicle Uniform Tire Quality Automatic ...... 9-33 Alarm System ...... 2-16 Grading ...... 10-61 Fluid, Automatic ...... 10-16 Canadian Owners ...... iii Wheel Alignment and Tire Fluid, Manual ...... 10-16 Control ...... 9-3 Balance ...... 10-62 Messages ...... 5-34 Identification Wheel Replacement ...... 10-63 Number (VIN) ...... 12-1 When It Is Time for New Load Limits ...... 9-9 Tires ...... 10-58 Winter ...... 10-45 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (13,1) 2015 - crc - 11/25/14
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Vehicle (cont'd) W Wheels Messages ...... 5-27 Alignment and Tire Wait to Start Light ...... 5-19 Personalization ...... 5-36 Balance ...... 10-62 Warning Reminder Messages ...... 5-34 Different Size ...... 10-60 Brake System Light ...... 5-16 Remote Start ...... 2-9 Replacement ...... 10-63 Warning Light Security ...... 2-16 When It Is Time for New Diesel Exhaust Speed Messages ...... 5-34 Tires ...... 10-58 Fluid (DEF) ...... 5-21 Towing ...... 10-85 Where to Put the Restraint . . . . 3-35 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Vehicle Care Windows ...... 2-20 Indicators ...... 5-7 Storing the Tire Power ...... 2-21 Warnings ...... iv Sealant and Windshield Cautions and Danger ...... iv Compressor Kit . . . . 10-72, 10-73 Wiper/Washer ...... 5-3 Hazard Flashers ...... 6-3 Tire Pressure ...... 10-51 Winter Washer Fluid ...... 10-25 Vehicle Data Recording Driving ...... 9-7 Water in Fuel ...... 9-60 and Privacy ...... 13-14 Winter Tires ...... 10-45 What Fuel to Use in Canada . . . 9-58 Vehicle Diagnostics Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 10-31 OnStar® ...... 14-6 Ventilation, Air ...... 8-6 Visors ...... 2-23 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-7707493) - Black plate (14,1) 2015 - crc - 11/25/14
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