2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual M

Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (1,1)

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 Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2 Air Vents ...... 8-8 Vehicle Features ...... 1-16 Roof Rack System ...... 4-3 Maintenance ...... 8-8 Performance and Maintenance ...... 1-19 Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1 Driving and Operating ...... 9-1 Controls ...... 5-2 Driving Information ...... 9-2 Keys, Doors, and Warning Lights, Gauges, and Starting and Operating ...... 9-14 Windows ...... 2-1 Indicators ...... 5-8 Engine Exhaust ...... 9-19 Keys and Locks ...... 2-1 Information Displays ...... 5-23 Automatic Transmission ...... 9-20 Doors ...... 2-8 Vehicle Messages ...... 5-28 Drive Systems ...... 9-24 Vehicle Security...... 2-9 Vehicle Personalization ...... 5-36 Brakes ...... 9-24 Exterior Mirrors ...... 2-12 Universal Remote System . . . . 5-41 Ride Control Systems ...... 9-27 Interior Mirrors ...... 2-13 Cruise Control ...... 9-29 Windows ...... 2-14 Lighting ...... 6-1 Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-31 Roof ...... 2-15 Exterior Lighting ...... 6-1 Fuel ...... 9-35 Interior Lighting ...... 6-4 Towing...... 9-39 Seats and Restraints ...... 3-1 Lighting Features ...... 6-6 Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-45 Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Front Seats ...... 3-3 Infotainment System ...... 7-1 Vehicle Care ...... 10-1 Rear Seats ...... 3-8 Introduction ...... 7-1 General Information ...... 10-2 Safety Belts ...... 3-9 Radio ...... 7-5 Vehicle Checks ...... 10-3 Airbag System ...... 3-17 Audio Players ...... 7-10 Headlamp Aiming ...... 10-26 Child Restraints ...... 3-32 Phone ...... 7-23 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-26 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (2,1)

2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual M

Electrical System ...... 10-30 Technical Data ...... 12-1 Wheels and Tires ...... 10-36 Vehicle Identification ...... 12-1 Jump Starting ...... 10-65 Vehicle Data ...... 12-2 Towing...... 10-69 Appearance Care ...... 10-72 Customer Information ...... 13-1 Customer Information ...... 13-2 Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-17 General Information ...... 11-1 Vehicle Data Recording and Maintenance Schedule ...... 11-3 Privacy...... 13-19 Special Application Services ...... 11-8 OnStar ...... 14-1 Additional Maintenance OnStar Overview...... 14-1 and Care ...... 11-9 OnStar Services ...... 14-2 Recommended Fluids ...... 11-12 OnStar Additional Maintenance Records ...... 11-15 Information ...... 14-5 Index ...... i-1 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (3,1)

Introduction iii

Please refer to the purchase and Operating” and specifically documentation relating to your Driver Behavior on page 9‑2, specific vehicle to confirm each of Driving Environment on page 9‑2, the features found on your vehicle. and Vehicle Design on page 9‑2. Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference. Danger, Warnings, and The names, logos, emblems, Cautions slogans, vehicle model names, and Using this Manual Warning messages found on vehicle vehicle body designs appearing in To quickly locate information about labels and in this manual describe this manual including, but not limited the vehicle, use the Index in the hazards and what to do to avoid or to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, back of the manual. It is an reduce them. the CHEVROLET Emblem, and alphabetical list of what is in the CAPTIVA are trademarks and/or Danger indicates a hazard with a manual and the page number where high level of risk which will result in service marks of General Motors it can be found. LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, serious injury or death. or licensors. About Driving the Vehicle Warning or Caution indicates a This manual describes features that hazard that could result in injury or may or may not be on your specific As with other vehicles of this type, death. vehicle either because they are failure to operate this vehicle options that you did not purchase or correctly may result in loss of { WARNING due to changes subsequent to the control or an accident. Be sure to printing of this owner manual. read the driving guidelines in this These mean there is something manual in the section called “Driving that could hurt you or other people.

iv Introduction

Notice: This means there is M : This symbol is shown when I : Cruise Control something that could result in you need to see your owner manual B : Engine Coolant Temperature property or vehicle damage. This for additional instructions or would not be covered by the information. O : Exterior Lamps vehicle's warranty. * : This symbol is shown when # : Fog Lamps you need to see a service manual . : Fuel Gauge for additional instructions or information. + : Fuses 3 Vehicle Symbol Chart : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer Here are some additional symbols j that may be found on the vehicle : LATCH System Child A circle with a slash through it is a and what they mean. For more Restraints safety symbol which means “Do information on the symbol, refer to * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp Not,”“Do not do this,” or “Do not let the Index. : this happen.” : Oil Pressure 9 : Airbag Readiness Light } : Power Symbols # : Air Conditioning / : Remote Vehicle Start ! The vehicle has components and : Antilock Brake System (ABS) > : Safety Belt Reminders labels that use symbols instead of v +/-: Audio Steering Wheel : Tire Pressure Monitor text. Symbols are shown along with Controls 7 the text describing the operation or d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® information relating to a specific $ : Brake System Warning Light : Windshield Washer Fluid component, control, message, " : Charging System M gauge, or indicator. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (1,1)

In Brief 1-1

In Brief Passenger Sensing System Rear Vision (United States) ...... 1-10 Camera (RVC) ...... 1-18 Mirror Adjustment ...... 1-11 Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 1-18 Instrument Panel Steering Wheel Power Outlets ...... 1-19 Instrument Panel Overview . . . . 1-2 Adjustment ...... 1-12 Universal Remote System . . . 1-19 Interior Lighting ...... 1-12 Initial Drive Information Exterior Lighting ...... 1-13 Performance and Maintenance Initial Drive Information ...... 1-4 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-13 Traction Control Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System (TCS) ...... 1-19 Climate Controls ...... 1-14 ® System ...... 1-4 Transmission ...... 1-15 StabiliTrak System ...... 1-20 Remote Vehicle Start ...... 1-4 Tire Pressure Monitor ...... 1-20 Door Locks ...... 1-5 Vehicle Features Engine Oil Life System ...... 1-20 Liftgate ...... 1-6 Radio(s) ...... 1-16 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . 1-21 Windows ...... 1-6 Satellite Radio ...... 1-16 Driving for Better Fuel Seat Adjustment ...... 1-7 Portable Audio Devices ...... 1-17 Economy ...... 1-21 Second Row Seats ...... 1-9 Bluetooth® ...... 1-17 Roadside Assistance Heated Seats ...... 1-9 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-17 Program ...... 1-21 Head Restraint Cruise Control ...... 1-17 OnStar® ...... 1-22 Adjustment ...... 1-10 Driver Information Safety Belts ...... 1-10 Center (DIC) ...... 1-18 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (2,1)

1-2 In Brief

Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (3,1)

In Brief 1-3

1. Air Vents on page 8‑8. 10. Instrument Panel Storage on 20. Climate Control Systems on 2. Instrument Panel Illumination page 4‑1. page 8‑1 (If Equipped). Control on page 6‑4. 11. Data Link Connector (DLC) Automatic Climate Control 3. Turn and Lane-Change Lever. (Out of View). See Malfunction System on page 8‑4 (If See Turn and Lane-Change Indicator Lamp on page 5‑14. Equipped). Signals on page 6‑3. 12. Hood Release. See Hood on 21. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 10 3. page 6 3. 4. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑9. ‑ ‑ 5. Windshield Wiper/Washer on 13. Cruise Control on page 9‑29. 22. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator. See Passenger page 5‑3. 14. Steering Wheel Adjustment on Sensing System (United page 5‑2. 6. AM-FM Radio on page 7‑5. States) on page 3‑25. 15. Horn on page 5‑3. 7. Auxiliary Input Jack. See 23. Passenger Safety Belt Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑19. 16. Steering Wheel Controls on Reminder. See Safety Belt page 5 2 (If Equipped). 8. Fog Lamps on page 6‑4. ‑ Reminders on page 5‑11. Exterior Lamp Controls on 17. Rear Window Wiper/Washer on page 5 4. page 6‑1. ‑ 9. Driver Information Center (DIC) 18. Traction Control System (TCS) Buttons. See Driver Information on page 9‑27. Center (DIC) on page 5‑23. 19. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑20. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (4,1)

1-4 In Brief

Initial Drive See Keys on page 2‑1 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Information Operation on page 2‑2. This section provides a brief overview about some of the Remote Vehicle Start important features that may or may This vehicle may have a remote not be on your specific vehicle. starting feature that starts the For more detailed information, refer engine from outside of the vehicle. to each of the features which can be Starting the Engine Using found later in this owner manual. Remote Start To start the vehicle: Remote Keyless Entry Without Remote Start Shown, with (RKE) System Remote Start Similar 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle. The RKE transmitter functions work Q : Press to lock all the doors, up to 20 m (65 ft) away from the including the liftgate. 2. Press and release Q on the vehicle. K : Press once to unlock the driver RKE transmitter. door. If K is pressed again within 3. Immediately after completing five seconds, all remaining doors Step 2, press and hold / until unlock. the parking lamps flash. If the L : Press and release to locate vehicle's lights can not be seen, / the vehicle. Press and hold L to press and hold for at least four seconds. activate the panic alarm. Press L again to turn off the alarm. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (5,1)

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When the vehicle starts, the parking . Turn the ignition switch on and lamps will turn on and remain on as then off. long as the engine is running. The See Remote Vehicle Start on doors will be locked and the climate page 2‑4. control system will operate at the same setting as when the vehicle Door Locks was last turned off. From the outside, lock or unlock the After entering the vehicle during a door using the key or the Remote remote start, insert and turn the key Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. to the ON/RUN position to drive the See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) vehicle. System Operation on page 2‑2. If the vehicle is left running, it From the inside, push or pull the Open the rear doors to access the automatically shuts off after manual door lock on each door. 10 minutes unless a time extension security locks on the inside edge of has been done. Use the power door lock switch on each door. the front doors. Shutting the Engine Off After a To activate, insert a key into the slot Q : Press to lock the doors. and turn it to the horizontal position. Remote Start The door can only be opened from K : Press to unlock the doors. To manually shut off a remote start: the outside. See Door Locks on page 2 6 and . Aim the RKE transmitter at the ‑ To return the door to normal Power Door Locks on page 2‑6. vehicle and press / until the operation, open the door and turn parking lamps turn off. Safety Locks the slot to the vertical position. . Turn on the hazard warning The vehicle has rear door security flashers. locks to prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from the inside. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (6,1)

1-6 In Brief

Liftgate Windows Express-Down Window To lock or unlock the liftgate from The driver window switch has an outside the vehicle, press or K express-down feature that lowers Q the window without holding the twice on the Remote Keyless switch. Press the switch part way Entry (RKE) transmitter. See and the window will open a small Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) amount. Press the switch down all System Operation on page 2 2. ‑ the way and release it and the To lock or unlock the liftgate from window lowers all the way. inside the vehicle, press Q or K on To stop the window while it is the power door lock switch. lowering, press and release the To open the liftgate, press the touch switch. pad on the underside of the liftgate See Power Windows on page 2‑14. handle and pull up. Press the front of the switch to open Window Lockout To close the liftgate, pull down using the window. Pull the switch up to the handle and close until it latches. close it. This feature prevents the rear seat passengers from operating the See Liftgate on page 2‑8. The power windows operate when windows. Press the lockout switch the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ on the driver door panel to activate ACCESSORY, or while in Retained the switch. Press it again to Accessory Power (RAP). See deactivate the switch. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 9‑17. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (7,1)

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Seat Adjustment Seat Height Adjuster Power Seats Manual Seats To adjust a manual seat:

If available, move the lever up or If available, move the control down to raise or lower the seat. forward or rearward to adjust the See Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3. seat position. 1. Lift the bar to unlock the seat. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar. 3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure the seat is locked in place. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (8,1)

1-8 In Brief

Lumbar Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks

To raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion, move the front or rear of the control up If available, move the lever forward or down. or rearward to increase or decrease To recline the seatback: See Power Seat Adjustment on the lumbar support. page 3‑4. See Lumbar Adjustment on 1. Lift the lever on the outboard side of the seat. page 3‑4. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, and then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (9,1)

In Brief 1-9

To return the seatback to the upright To adjust a power seatback, Heated Seats position: if equipped: 1. Lift the lever fully without . Tilt the top of the control applying pressure to the rearward to recline. seatback, and the seatback will . Tilt the top of the control forward return to the upright position. to raise. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to See Reclining Seatbacks on make sure it is locked. page 3‑5. Power Reclining Seatbacks Second Row Seats The rear seatbacks can be folded down to increase cargo space. See Rear Seats on page 3‑8. Automatic Climate Control System Shown If available, the buttons are on the climate control panel. To operate, the ignition must be on. Press L or M to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (10,1)

1-10 In Brief

Press the button once for the Safety Belts Passenger Sensing highest setting. With each press of the button, the heated seat will System (United States) change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The lights indicate two for the highest setting and one for the lowest. See Heated Front Seats on page 3‑6. The passenger sensing system will Head Restraint turn off the right front passenger Adjustment frontal airbag under certain Do not drive until the head restraints conditions. The driver airbag, for all occupants are installed and seat-mounted side impact airbags, Refer to the following sections for adjusted properly. and roof-rail airbags are not affected important information on how to use by the passenger sensing system. To achieve a comfortable seating safety belts properly: position, change the seatback The passenger airbag status . Safety Belts on page 3 9. recline angle as little as necessary ‑ indicator will be visible on the while keeping the seat and the head . How to Wear Safety Belts instrument panel when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Sensing restraint height in the proper Properly on page 3‑11. position. System (United States) on . Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑12. page 3‑25 for more information. See Head Restraints on page 3‑2 . Lower Anchors and Tethers for and Seat Adjustment on page 3‑3. Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑39. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (11,1)

In Brief 1-11

Mirror Adjustment 3. Return the control to the center Interior Mirrors position so the mirror cannot be Exterior Mirrors moved. Adjustment Power Outside Mirrors Hold the rearview mirror in the Manual Folding Mirrors center and move it to view the area The vehicle has manual folding behind the vehicle. mirrors. These mirrors can be folded inward to prevent damage when Manual Rearview Mirror going through an automatic car For vehicles with a manual rearview wash. To fold, pull the mirror toward mirror, turn the lever for daytime or the vehicle. Push the mirror outward nighttime use. See Manual to return it to the original position. Rearview Mirror on page 2‑13. Automatic Dimming Feature Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror The vehicle may have an automatic dimming driver outside mirror. For vehicles with an automatic Automatic dimming reduces the dimming rearview mirror, the mirror glare from the headlamps from will automatically reduce the glare To adjust the power mirrors: behind. The dimming feature works from the headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on 1. Turn the knob to choose the in conjunction with the interior when the vehicle is started. left (L) or the right (R) mirror. automatic dimming rearview mirror and is controlled by it. See O (On/Off): Press to turn the 2. Use the knob to move the Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror dimming feature on or off. selected mirror so the side and on page 2‑13. the area behind the vehicle See Automatic Dimming Rearview is seen. Mirror on page 2‑13. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (12,1)

1-12 In Brief

Steering Wheel Do not adjust the steering wheel Press this button again to return it to while driving. the out position and the lamps Adjustment automatically come on when any Interior Lighting door is opened. + Dome Lamps : Press the button (2) to turn the dome lamps on and off while the doors are closed. Reading Lamps

To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Hold the steering wheel and pull the lever down. There are front and rear dome 2. Move the steering wheel up lamps in the overhead console and or down. the headliner. 3. Pull or push the steering wheel * : Press the button (1) on the The front reading lamps are in the closer or away from you. overhead console to keep the dome overhead console. 4. Pull the lever up to lock the lamps and other interior lamps steering wheel in place. turned off while any door is open. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (13,1)

In Brief 1-13

Turn the control to the following . Headlamp High/Low-Beam positions: Changer on page 6‑2 9 : Turns off the exterior lamps. Windshield Wiper/Washer The knob returns to the AUTO position after it is released. AUTO: Automatically turns the exterior lamps on and off, depending on outside lighting. The rear reading lamps are in the ; : Turns on the parking lamps headliner. together with the following: To turn the reading lamps on or off, . Sidemarker Lamps press the button next to each lamp. . Taillamps Exterior Lighting . License Plate Lamps . Instrument Panel Lights 2 : Turns on the headlamps, The windshield wiper lever is on the together with the previously listed right side of the steering column. lamps and lights. Move the lever up or down to select See: the wiper speed. . Exterior Lamp Controls on 8: Single wipe, briefly move the page 6‑1 lever down. The lever returns to its . Turn and Lane-Change Signals starting position when released. For several wipes, hold the lever down. The exterior lamp control is on the on page 6‑3 instrument panel to the left of the 9: Turns the windshield wipers off. steering wheel. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (14,1)

1-14 In Brief

3: Sets a delay between wipes. Climate Controls Move the switch on top of the lever left for less frequent wipes or right The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with for more frequent wipes. this system. For vehicles with the remote start feature, the climate control system functions as part of the remote start feature. See Remote Keyless a : Slow wipes. Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑2. 1 : Fast wipes. Windshield Washer Pull the windshield wiper lever to spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers. The wipers will continue until the lever is released or the maximum wash time is reached. Rear Window Wiper/Washer The rear wiper and rear wash button is on the instrument panel above the climate control system. Climate Control System = : Press to wash and wipe the rear window. 1. Fan Control 6. Air Conditioning 5 : Press to turn the delayed 2. Outside Air 7. Driver and Passenger Heated wiping on or off. 3. Temperature Control Seats (If Equipped) See Windshield Wiper/Washer on 4. Recirculation 8. Rear Window Defogger page 5‑3 and Rear Window Wiper/ Washer on page 5‑4. 5. Air Delivery Mode Control Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (15,1)

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Transmission Manual Shift Mode (MSM) This position allows you to change gears similar to a manual transmission. To use this feature: 1. Move the shift lever from D (Drive) rearward to M (Manual).

Automatic Climate Control System

1. Fan Control 7. Driver and Passenger Heated 2. Outside Air Seats (If Equipped) 3. Temperature Control 8. Rear Window Defogger 4. Recirculation See Climate Control Systems on page 8‑1 or Automatic Climate 5. Air Delivery Mode Control Control System on page 8‑4 (If Equipped). 6. Air Conditioning 2. Press the + (plus) end of the button on the side of the shift lever to upshift, or push the − (minus) end of the button to downshift. See Manual Mode on page 9‑22. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (16,1)

1-16 In Brief

Vehicle Features For more information about these 4. Press the softkey located below and other radio features, see any one of the tabs that you Radio(s) Operation on page 7‑3. want to change. Storing a Favorite Station 5. Increase or decrease the time or O : Press to turn the system on date by turning f clockwise or and off. Turn to increase or A maximum of 36 stations can be decrease the volume. stored as favorites using the six counterclockwise. softkeys located below the radio BAND: Press to choose between See Clock on page 5‑6. station frequency tabs and by using FM, AM, or SiriusXM®, if equipped. the radio FAV button. Press FAV to Satellite Radio f : Select radio stations. go through up to six pages of ® favorites, each having six favorite SiriusXM is a satellite radio service © SEEK or ¨ SEEK: Seek or scan based in the 48 contiguous United stations. stations available per page. Each page of favorites can contain any States and 10 Canadian provinces. 4 (Information): For vehicles with combination of AM, FM, or SiriusXM SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide XM, MP3, WMA, or RDS features, stations. variety of programming and press to display additional text commercial-free music, coast to information related to the current See Operation on page 7‑3. coast, and in digital-quality sound. FM-RDS or SiriusXM station; or CD, Setting the Clock A fee is required to receive the MP3, WMA song. Song title SiriusXM service. information will be displayed on the To set the time and date: top line of the display while the artist 1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ For more information, refer to: information will be displayed on the ACCESSORY or ON/RUN. . www.siriusxm.com or call bottom line, if the information is 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.) available during XM, CD, MP3, 2. Press O to turn the radio on. . or WMA playback. When H www.xmradio.ca or call information is not available, "No 3. Press and HR, MIN, MM, DD, 1-877-209-0079 (Canada) and YYYY (hour, minute, month, Info" displays. See Satellite Radio on page 7‑6. day, and year) display. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (17,1)

In Brief 1-17

Portable Audio Devices Steering Wheel Controls K : Press to reject an incoming call, or end a current call. Press to The vehicle may have a 3.5 mm silence the vehicle speakers while (1/8 in) auxiliary input jack on the using the infotainment system. audio faceplate and a USB port in Press again to turn the sound on. the center console. Some portable audio devices such as iPods®, MP3 v + or v −: Move the thumbwheel players, and USB storage devices up or down to increase or to can be connected to the vehicle decrease the volume. using a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable or a USB cable. Cruise Control See Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑19. Bluetooth® For vehicles with a Bluetooth For vehicles with audio steering system, it allows users with a wheel controls, some audio controls Bluetooth-enabled cell phone to can be adjusted at the steering make and receive hands-free calls wheel. using the vehicle’s audio system and controls. + / −: Press and release to go to the next or the previous preset radio The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone station or CD track. must be paired with the Bluetooth J / 0 : For vehicles with Bluetooth® system before it can be used in the ® vehicle. Not all phones will support and OnStar , press to interact with all functions. For more information, those systems. Press and release to E : Press to turn the cruise control see www.gm.com/bluetooth and mute the system. Press it again to system on and off. An indicator light turn the sound back on. Bluetooth on page 7‑23. comes on. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (18,1)

1-18 In Brief

RES+: Move the thumbwheel up to T : Press to display the vehicle See Vehicle Personalization on resume a set speed or to accelerate information displays. page 5‑36. to a higher speed. U : Press to customize the feature −SET: Press the thumbwheel to set settings on the vehicle. See Vehicle Rear Vision a speed or move the thumbwheel Personalization on page 5‑36 for Camera (RVC) down to decrease the speed. more information. If available, the rear vision camera See Cruise Control on page 9‑29. V : Press to set or reset certain displays a view of the area behind functions and to turn off or the vehicle when the vehicle is Driver Information acknowledge messages on the DIC. shifted into R (Reverse). The display will appear on the inside Center (DIC) See Driver Information Center (DIC) rearview mirror. The DIC has different displays in the on page 5‑23. To clean the camera lens, located instrument cluster which can be Vehicle Personalization accessed by pressing the DIC above the license plate, rinse it with buttons on the instrument panel, Some vehicle features can be water and wipe it with a soft cloth. below the exterior lamps control. programmed by using the DIC See Rear Vision Camera (RVC) on buttons on the instrument panel to page 9‑33. DIC Buttons the left of the steering wheel. These features include: Ultrasonic Parking Assist . Language If available, this system uses . Door Lock and Unlock Settings sensors on the rear bumper to assist with parking and avoiding . Lighting objects while in R (Reverse). . Chime Volume It operates at speeds less than 3 : Press to display the trip and . Remote Start 8 km/h (5 mph). URPA uses audible fuel displays. beeps to provide distance and system information. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (19,1)

In Brief 1-19

Keep the sensors on the vehicle's Universal Remote System Performance and rear bumper clean to ensure proper operation. Maintenance See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑31. Traction Control System (TCS) Power Outlets The TCS limits wheel spin. The The accessory power outlets can be system is on when the vehicle is used to plug in electrical equipment, The Universal Home Remote started. System allows for garage door such as a cell phone or MP3 player. To turn off or on TCS, press openers, security systems, and The power outlets are located inside and release the TCS/StabiliTrak home automation devices to be the center floor console, on the rear programmed to work with these button g on the instrument panel. of the center floor console, and in buttons in the vehicle. The appropriate DIC message the rear cargo compartment. displays. See Ride Control System See Universal Remote System on Remove the cover to access and Messages on page 5‑32. page 5‑41. replace when not in use. This vehicle also has a Brake Pedal See Power Outlets on page 5‑7. Override feature that limits engine torque when the brake pedal is applied. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑27. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (20,1)

1-20 In Brief

StabiliTrak® System The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. Maintain The StabiliTrak system assists with the correct tire pressures. directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The See Tire Pressure Monitor System system is on when the vehicle is on page 10‑45. started. The low tire pressure warning light Engine Oil Life System . To turn off both Traction Control alerts to a significant loss in and StabiliTrak, press and hold pressure of one of the vehicle's The engine oil life system calculates the TCS/StabiliTrak button g tires. If the warning light comes on, engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays a CHANGE ENGINE until g illuminates and the stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended OIL SOON or CHANGE ENGINE appropriate DIC message OIL NOW message when it is time displays. See Ride Control pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See to change the engine oil and filter. System Messages on page 5‑32. Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑10. Resetting the Oil Life System . Press the TCS/StabiliTrak The warning light will remain on until button g again to turn on both the tire pressure is corrected. Reset the system whenever the systems. engine oil is changed so that the The low tire pressure warning light system can calculate the next ® See StabiliTrak System on may come on in cool weather when engine oil change. To reset the page 9‑28. the vehicle is first started, and then system: turn off as the vehicle is driven. This Tire Pressure Monitor may be an early indicator that the 1. Press the DIC vehicle tire pressures are getting low and information button to display OIL This vehicle may have a Tire the tires need to be inflated to the LIFE REMAINING on the DIC. Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). proper pressure. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑23 and Engine Oil Messages on page 5‑30. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (21,1)

In Brief 1-21

2. Press the DIC Set/Reset button Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . Always follow posted speed for five seconds to reset the oil limits or drive more slowly when life at 100%. Vehicles with a yellow fuel cap can conditions require. use either unleaded gasoline or . Keep vehicle tires properly Be careful not to reset the oil life ethanol fuel containing up to 85% inflated. display accidentally at any time ethanol (E85). See Fuel E85 (85% other than after the oil is Ethanol) on page 9‑36. For all other . Combine several trips into a changed. It cannot be reset vehicles, use only the unleaded single trip. accurately until the next oil gasoline described under . change. Replace the vehicle's tires with Recommended Fuel on page 9‑35. the same TPC Spec number The oil life system can also be reset molded into the tire's sidewall as follows: Driving for Better Fuel near the size. 1. Turn the ignition key to ON/RUN Economy . Follow recommended scheduled with the engine off. Driving habits can affect fuel maintenance. 2. Fully press and release the mileage. Here are some driving tips accelerator pedal three times to get the best fuel economy Roadside Assistance within five seconds. possible. Program If the OIL LIFE REMAINING . Avoid fast starts and accelerate U.S.: 1-800-243-8872 value is not 100%, the system smoothly. needs to be reset again. TTY Users (U.S. Only): . Brake gradually and avoid 1-888-889-2438 See Engine Oil Life System on abrupt stops. page 10 10. Canada: 1-800-268-6800 ‑ . Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time. Mexico: 01-800-466-0800 . When road and weather New Chevrolet owners are conditions are appropriate, use automatically enrolled in the cruise control. Roadside Assistance Program. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (22,1)

1-22 In Brief

See Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 13‑7 or Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑11. OnStar® If equipped, this vehicle has a comprehensive, in-vehicle system that can connect to a live Advisor for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connection, and Diagnostic Services. See OnStar Overview on page 14‑1. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (1,1)

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1

Vehicle Security Keys and Locks Keys, Doors, and Vehicle Security ...... 2-9 Windows Vehicle Alarm System ...... 2-9 Immobilizer ...... 2-10 Keys Immobilizer Operation ...... 2-10 { WARNING Keys and Locks Exterior Mirrors Keys ...... 2-1 Convex Mirrors ...... 2-12 Leaving children in a vehicle with Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Power Mirrors ...... 2-12 System ...... 2-2 the ignition key is dangerous and Folding Mirrors ...... 2-12 children or others could be Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Heated Mirrors ...... 2-13 System Operation ...... 2-2 seriously injured or killed. They Remote Vehicle Start ...... 2-4 Interior Mirrors could operate the power windows Door Locks ...... 2-6 Manual Rearview Mirror ...... 2-13 or other controls or make the Power Door Locks ...... 2-6 Automatic Dimming Rearview vehicle move. The windows will Delayed Locking ...... 2-6 Mirror ...... 2-13 function with the keys in the Automatic Door Locks ...... 2-6 ignition, and children or others Lockout Protection ...... 2-7 Windows could be caught in the path of a Safety Locks ...... 2-7 Windows ...... 2-14 closing window. Do not leave Power Windows ...... 2-14 children in a vehicle with the Doors Sun Visors ...... 2-15 Liftgate ...... 2-8 ignition key. Roof Sunroof ...... 2-15 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (2,1)

2-2 Keys, Doors, and Windows

Remote Keyless Entry Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System (RKE) System Operation See Radio Frequency Statement on The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) page 13‑20 for information transmitter functions work up to regarding Part 15 of the Federal 20 m (65 ft) away from the vehicle. Communications Commission (FCC) Some conditions can affect the rules and Industry Canada performance of the transmitter. See Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) If there is a decrease in the RKE System on page 2‑2. operating range: . Check the distance. The The two keys can be used for the transmitter may be too far from ignition and all locks. the vehicle. The key code is stamped on the key . Check the location. Other number plate and can be used to vehicles or objects may be make new keys at any dealer. Store blocking the signal. this information in a safe place outside the vehicle. . Check the transmitter's battery. See “Battery Replacement” later If it becomes difficult to turn a key, in this section. inspect the key blade for debris. Periodically clean with a brush . If the transmitter is still not or pick. working correctly, see your Without Remote Start Shown, with dealer or a qualified technician Remote Start Similar With an active OnStar subscription, for service. an OnStar Advisor may remotely unlock the vehicle. See OnStar Overview on page 14‑1. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (3,1)

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3

/ (Remote Vehicle Start): For L (Vehicle Locator/Panic When the replacement transmitter is vehicles with this feature, this button Alarm): Press and release to programmed to the vehicle, all is used to operate the remote start locate the vehicle. The turn signal remaining transmitters must also be feature. See Remote Vehicle Start lamps flash and the horn sounds programmed. Any lost or stolen on page 2‑4. three times. Press and hold to transmitters no longer work once the L new transmitter is programmed. activate the panic alarm. The turn Q (Lock): Press to lock all the Each vehicle can have up to eight signal lamps flash and the horn doors, including the liftgate. The transmitters programmed to it. vehicle's lamps may flash and the sounds repeatedly for 30 seconds. horn may sound. See “Remote Door The alarm turns off when the Battery Replacement ignition is turned to ON/RUN or Lock” under Vehicle Personalization Replace the battery if the REPLACE on page 5‑36. when L is pressed again. The REMOTE KEY FOB BATTERY On some models, the fuel door will ignition must be in LOCK/OFF for message displays on the Driver also be locked when the doors are the panic alarm to work. Information Center (DIC). See locked. Programming Transmitters to “REPLACE REMOTE KEY FOB K (Unlock): Press once to unlock the Vehicle BATTERY” under Key and Lock Messages on page 5‑32. the driver door. If K is pressed Only RKE transmitters programmed Notice: When replacing the again within five seconds, all to the vehicle will work. If a battery, do not touch any of the remaining doors unlock. The interior transmitter is lost or stolen, a circuitry on the transmitter. Static lamps come on and stay on for replacement can be purchased and from your body could damage the 20 seconds or until the ignition is programmed through your dealer. turned on. The exterior lamps may transmitter. flash when unlocking the vehicle. See “Remote Door Unlock” under Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑36 for more information. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (4,1)

2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows

Remote Vehicle Start Starting the Engine Using Remote Start This vehicle may have a remote starting feature that starts the To start the vehicle: engine from outside of the vehicle. 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the / (Remote Start): This button is vehicle. on the RKE transmitter if the vehicle 2. Press and release on the has remote start. Q RKE transmitter. Laws in some communities may restrict the use of remote starters. 3. Immediately after completing For example, some laws may Step 2, press and hold / until require a person using the remote the parking lamps flash. If the To replace the battery: start to have the vehicle in view vehicle's lights can not be seen, 1. Separate the transmitter with a when doing so. Check local press and hold / for at least flat, thin object inserted into the regulations for any requirements on four seconds. remote starting of vehicles. notch on the side. When the vehicle starts, the parking 2. Remove the old battery. Do not Do not use the remote start feature lamps will turn on and remain on as use a metal object. if the vehicle is low on fuel. The long as the engine is running. The vehicle could run out of fuel. doors will be locked and the climate 3. Insert the new battery, positive The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) control system will operate at the side facing down. Replace with a same setting as when the vehicle CR2032 or equivalent battery. range may be less while the vehicle is running. was last turned off. 4. Reassemble the transmitter. Other conditions can affect the After entering the vehicle during a performance of the transmitter. See remote start, insert and turn the key Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) to the ON/RUN position to drive the System on page 2‑2. vehicle. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (5,1)

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-5

If the vehicle is left running, it A maximum of two remote starts or Conditions in Which the automatically shuts off after remote start attempts are allowed Remote Start Will Not Work 10 minutes unless a time extension between ignition cycles. has been done. The vehicle cannot be started using After the vehicle's engine has been the remote start feature if the key is Extending Engine Run Time started two times using the remote in the ignition, the hood is open, or if start button, the ignition must be there is an emission control system To extend the engine run time by turned on and then back off before malfunction. 10 minutes, repeat Steps 1–3 while the remote start procedure can be the engine is still running. The used again. The engine turns off during a remote engine run time can only be start if the coolant temperature gets extended if it is the first remote start Shutting the Engine Off After a too high or if the oil pressure since the vehicle has been driven. Remote Start gets low. Remote start can be extended To manually shut off a remote start: one time. Remote Start Ready . Aim the RKE transmitter at the If the remote start procedure is used If the vehicle does not have the again before the first 10-minute time vehicle and press / until the remote vehicle start feature, it may frame has ended, the first parking lamps turn off. have the remote start ready feature. 10 minutes will immediately expire This feature allows your dealer to . Turn on the hazard warning add the manufacturer's remote and the second 10-minute time flashers. frame will start. vehicle start feature. . Turn the ignition switch on and / To add the manufacturer's remote For example, if Q and then are then off. vehicle start feature to the vehicle, pressed again after the vehicle has see your dealer. been running for five minutes, 10 minutes are added, allowing the engine to run for a total of 15 minutes. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (6,1)

2-6 Keys, Doors, and Windows

Door Locks Delayed Locking WARNING (Continued) A chime will sound to indicate a { WARNING injuries or even death from door or the liftgate is open when you heat stroke. Always lock the try to lock the doors with the power Unlocked doors can be vehicle whenever leaving it. door lock switch. The doors will not dangerous. . Outsiders can easily enter lock, and the theft‐deterrent system . Passengers, especially through an unlocked door will not arm until all the doors are children, can easily open the when you slow down or stop closed and five seconds have doors and fall out of a moving the vehicle. Locking the doors passed. vehicle. When a door is can help prevent this from locked, the handle will not happening. Automatic Door Locks open it. The chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a Automatic Door Lock To lock or unlock a door, use the crash is increased if the The doors are programmed to doors are not locked. So, all key from the outside or the door lock from the inside. automatically lock when the shift passengers should wear lever is moved out of P (Park). safety belts properly and the doors should be locked Power Door Locks This feature can be programmed through the Driver Information whenever the vehicle is Use the power door lock switch on driven. Center (DIC). See “Auto Door Lock” the front doors. in Vehicle Personalization on . Young children who get into Q : Press to lock the doors. page 5‑36. unlocked vehicles may be K unable to get out. A child can : Press to unlock the doors. be overcome by extreme heat and can suffer permanent (Continued) Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (7,1)

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7

Automatic Door Unlock Safety Locks To activate, insert a key into the slot and turn it to the horizontal position. The doors can be programmed to The vehicle has rear door security The door can only be opened from automatically unlock when the shift locks to prevent passengers from the outside. lever is moved into P (Park). See opening the rear doors from the “Auto Door Unlock” in Vehicle inside. To return the door to normal Personalization on page 5‑36. operation, open the door and turn the slot to the vertical position. Lockout Protection When the power door lock switch is pressed with the key in the ignition, and any door is open, all the doors lock and the driver door unlocks. When doors are closed with the key in the ignition, the horn will sound as a reminder. If the doors are locked with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, and the key is in the ignition, a chime sounds and all Open the rear doors to access the except the driver door lock. security locks on the inside edge of each door. The lockout protection feature can be overridden by holding the power door lock switch for three seconds. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (8,1)

2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows

To lock or unlock the liftgate from Doors WARNING (Continued) outside the vehicle, press Q or K Liftgate . Adjust the Climate Control twice on the Remote Keyless system to a setting that Entry (RKE) transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) { WARNING brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the System Operation on page 2‑2. Exhaust gases can enter the highest setting. See Climate To lock or unlock the liftgate from vehicle if it is driven with the Control System in the Index. inside the vehicle, press Q or K on liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with . If the vehicle is equipped with the power door lock switch. See any objects that pass through the a power liftgate, disable the Power Door Locks on page 2‑6. power liftgate function. seal between the body and the To open the liftgate, press the touch trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine For more information about pad on the underside of the liftgate exhaust contains Carbon carbon monoxide, see Engine handle and pull up. Monoxide (CO) which cannot be Exhaust on page 9‑19. seen or smelled. It can cause To close the liftgate, pull down using unconsciousness and even death. the handle and close until it latches. Notice: To avoid damage to the If the vehicle must be driven with liftgate or liftgate glass, make the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open: sure the area above and behind . Close all of the windows. the liftgate is clear before opening it. . Fully open the air outlets on or under the instrument panel. (Continued) Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (9,1)

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9

Liftgate Operation with Loss of Vehicle Security vehicles equipped with the remote Power start feature only, are closed. The This vehicle has theft-deterrent security light will come on solid for features; however, they do not make approximately 30 seconds and then the vehicle impossible to steal. flash slowly. If Q on the RKE transmitter is pressed a second Vehicle Alarm System time, the theft-deterrent system will The vehicle may have a content arm immediately, bypassing the theft-deterrent alarm system. 30-second delay. The content-theft deterrent alarm is not armed until the security light flashes slowly. If any door, liftgate, or the hood, on vehicles equipped with the remote start feature only, are opened K To open the liftgate if the vehicle's without using the key or pressing battery is disconnected or the on the RKE transmitter, the exterior voltage is low, access the release lamps flash and the horn will sound lever. Remove the interior trim cover for about 30 seconds. If Q or K on on the inside of the liftgate. Use a the RKE transmitter is not pressed, tool to push the lever on the latch the alarm sounds and periodically until the liftgate releases. repeats. If the system does not operate as described above, see The security light is near the center your dealer for service. of the instrument panel. The theft-deterrent system does not To arm the theft-deterrent system, arm if you lock the doors with a key. press Q on the RKE transmitter when all doors and the hood, on Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (10,1)

2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows

To avoid setting off the alarm by 4. Reach in through the window, Immobilizer Operation accident, always unlock a door with unlock the door with the manual ® the RKE transmitter or a key. door lock, and open the door. This vehicle has PASS-Key III+ Unlocking a door any other way will This should set off the alarm. (Personalized Automotive Security System) theft-deterrent system. set off the alarm if the system has If the alarm does not sound when it been armed. PASS-Key III+ is a passive should, but the vehicle's headlamps theft-deterrent system. If you set off the alarm by accident, flash, check to see if the horn The system is automatically armed turn off the alarm by pressing Q or works. The horn fuse may be blown. K To replace the fuse, see Fuses and when the key is removed from the on the RKE transmitter or by ignition. placing the key in the ignition and Circuit Breakers on page 10‑30. turning it to START. If the alarm does not sound or the You do not have to manually arm or disarm the system. Testing the Alarm vehicle's headlamps do not flash, see your dealer for service. The security light comes on if there To test the alarm: is a problem with the theft-deterrent 1. From inside the vehicle, lower Immobilizer system operation. the driver window and open the See Radio Frequency Statement on When the PASS-Key III+ system driver door. page 13‑20 for information senses that someone is using the 2. Get out of the vehicle, close the regarding Part 15 of the Federal wrong key, it prevents the vehicle door, and activate the system by Communications Commission (FCC) from starting. Anyone using a locking the doors with the RKE rules and Industry Canada trial-and-error method to start the transmitter. Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. vehicle will be discouraged because of the high number of electrical key 3. Wait for the security light to flash codes. slowly. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (11,1)

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11

When trying to start the vehicle if Up to 10 keys may be programmed 3. After the engine has started, turn the engine does not start and the for the vehicle. The following the key to LOCK/OFF, and security light on the instrument procedure is for programming remove the key. cluster comes on, there may be a additional keys only. If all the 4. Insert the key to be programmed problem with the theft-deterrent currently programmed keys are lost and turn it to the ON/RUN system. Turn the ignition off and try or do not operate, you must see position within five seconds of again. your dealer or a locksmith who can the original key being turned to If the engine still does not start, and service PASS-Key III+ to have keys the LOCK/OFF position. the key does not appear to be made and programmed to the system. The security light turns off once damaged, wait about five minutes the key has been programmed. and try another ignition key and See your dealer or a locksmith who check the fuse. See Fuses and can service PASS-Key III+ to get a 5. Repeat Steps 1–4 if additional Circuit Breakers on page 10‑30. new key blank that is cut exactly as keys are to be programmed. If the engine still does not start with the ignition key that operates the If the PASS-Key III+ key is lost or the other key, the vehicle needs system. damaged, see your dealer or a service. If the vehicle does start, the To program the new key: locksmith to have a new key made. first key may be faulty. See your dealer who can service the 1. Verify that the new key has 1 Do not leave the key or device that PASS-Key III+ to have a new stamped on it. disarms or deactivates the key made. theft-deterrent system in the vehicle. 2. Insert the already programmed It is possible for the PASS-Key III+ key in the ignition and start the decoder to “learn” the transponder engine. If the engine does not value of a new or replacement key. start, see your dealer for service. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (12,1)

2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows

Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors Automatic Dimming Feature The vehicle may have an automatic Convex Mirrors dimming driver outside mirror. Automatic dimming reduces the { WARNING glare from the headlamps from behind. The dimming feature works A convex mirror can make things, in conjunction with the interior like other vehicles, look farther automatic dimming rearview mirror away than they really are. If you and is controlled by it. See cut too sharply into the right lane, Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror on page 2 13. you could hit a vehicle on the ‑ right. Check the inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before Folding Mirrors changing lanes. Manual Folding Mirrors To adjust the power mirrors: The vehicle has manual folding 1. Turn the knob to choose the The passenger side mirror is convex mirrors. These mirrors can be folded left (L) or the right (R) mirror. shaped. A convex mirror's surface is inward to prevent damage when curved so more can be seen from 2. Use the knob to move the going through an automatic car the driver seat. selected mirror so the side and wash. To fold, pull the mirror toward the area behind the vehicle the vehicle. Push the mirror outward is seen. to return it to the original position. 3. Return the control to the center position so the mirror cannot be moved. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (13,1)

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13

Heated Mirrors Interior Mirrors For vehicles with an automatic dimming rearview mirror, the mirror The vehicle may have heated will automatically reduce the glare mirrors. Manual Rearview Mirror from the headlamps from behind. = (Rear Window Defogger): Hold the rearview mirror in the The dimming feature comes on Press to heat the outside rearview center and move it to view the area when the vehicle is started. mirrors. See “Rear Window behind the vehicle. O (On/Off): Press to turn the Defogger” under Automatic Climate Reduce the glare of headlamps from dimming feature on or off. Control System on page 8‑4. behind by turning the lever for The vehicle may have a Rear Vision daytime or nighttime use. Camera (RVC). See Rear Vision The vehicle may have a rear vision Camera (RVC) on page 9‑33. camera (RVC). See Rear Vision If the vehicle has a RVC, the O Camera (RVC) on page 9‑33. button for turning the dimming feature on or off will not be Automatic Dimming available. Rearview Mirror Cleaning the Mirror To adjust the inside rearview mirror, hold the rearview mirror in the Do not spray glass cleaner directly center and move it to view the area on the mirror. Use a soft towel behind the vehicle. dampened with water. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (14,1)

2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows

Windows Power Windows Press the front of the switch to open the window. Pull the switch up to close it. { WARNING { WARNING The power windows operate when Never leave a child, a helpless Children could be seriously the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, injured or killed if caught in the ACCESSORY, or while in Retained especially with the windows path of a closing window. Never Accessory Power (RAP). See closed in warm or hot weather. leave keys in a vehicle with Retained Accessory Power (RAP) They can be overcome by the children. When there are children on page 9‑17. extreme heat and suffer in the rear seat, use the window Express-Down Window permanent injuries or even death lockout button to prevent from heat stroke. operation of the windows. See The driver window switch has an Keys on page 2‑1. express-down feature that lowers the window without holding the switch. Press the switch part way and the window will open a small amount. Press the switch down all the way and release it and the window lowers all the way. To stop the window while it is lowering, press and release the switch. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (15,1)

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15

Window Lockout Roof 1. Open/Close: Slide and release the switch rearward to express This feature prevents the rear seat open the sunroof. Slide the passengers from operating the Sunroof switch forward or rearward to windows. Press the lockout switch stop movement. on the driver door panel to activate the switch. Press it again to The sunshade opens deactivate the switch. automatically with the sunroof or can be manually operated. The Sun Visors sunshade cannot be closed with the sunroof open. Slide and hold the switch forward to close the sunroof. The sunshade must be closed manually. 2. Vent Open/Close: Press and hold the switch to vent the To operate the sunroof, the ignition sunroof. Pull and hold the switch must be in ON/RUN, or ACC/ to close it. The sunshade must ACCESSORY, or Retained be manually operated when the Pull the sun visor down to block Accessory Power (RAP) must be sunroof is in the vent position. glare. If equipped, detach the sun active. See Retained Accessory visor from the center mount to pivot Power (RAP) on page 9‑17. to the side window or to extend along the rod. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (16,1)

2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows

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 roof sealing area using a clean cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not remove grease from the sunroof. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (1,1)

Seats and Restraints 3-1

Seats and Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 3-12 Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Safety Belt Use During Vehicle ...... 3-29 Restraints Pregnancy ...... 3-15 Adding Equipment to the Safety Belt Extender ...... 3-16 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-29 Safety System Check ...... 3-16 Airbag System Check ...... 3-31 Head Restraints Safety Belt Care ...... 3-16 Replacing Airbag System Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash ...... 3-31 Active Head Restraints ...... 3-3 Parts after a Crash ...... 3-17 Child Restraints Front Seats Airbag System Older Children ...... 3-32 Seat Adjustment ...... 3-3 Airbag System ...... 3-17 Infants and Young Power Seat Adjustment ...... 3-4 Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . 3-20 Children ...... 3-34 Lumbar Adjustment ...... 3-4 When Should an Airbag Child Restraint Systems . . . . . 3-36 Reclining Seatbacks ...... 3-5 Inflate? ...... 3-21 Where to Put the Restraint . . . 3-37 Heated Front Seats ...... 3-6 What Makes an Airbag Lower Anchors and Tethers Folding Seatback ...... 3-7 Inflate? ...... 3-23 for Children (LATCH Rear Seats How Does an Airbag System) ...... 3-39 Restrain? ...... 3-23 Replacing LATCH System Rear Seats ...... 3-8 What Will You See after an Parts After a Crash ...... 3-44 Safety Belts Airbag Inflates? ...... 3-23 Securing Child Restraints Safety Belts ...... 3-9 Passenger Sensing System (Rear Seat) ...... 3-44 How to Wear Safety Belts (United States) ...... 3-25 Securing Child Restraints Properly ...... 3-11 (Front Passenger Seat) . . . . 3-46 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (2,1)

3-2 Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant's { WARNING head. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, Front Seats there is a greater chance that The vehicle's front seats have occupants will suffer a neck/ adjustable head restraints in the spinal injury in a crash. Do not outboard seating positions. drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and The height of the head restraint can adjusted properly. be adjusted. Pull the head restraint up to raise it. Try to move the head To lower the head restraint, press restraint to make sure that it is the button located on the top of the locked in place. 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. The front seat outboard head restraints are not designed to be removed. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (3,1)

Seats and Restraints 3-3

Rear Seats Front Seats 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar. The vehicle's rear seats have adjustable head restraints in the Seat Adjustment 3. Try to move the seat back and outboard seating positions that can forth to be sure the seat is locked in place. be adjusted the same way as the { WARNING front head restraints. Seat Height Adjuster Rear outboard head restraints are You can lose control of the not designed to be removed. vehicle if you try to adjust a driver seat while the vehicle is moving. Active Head Restraints Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving. The vehicle has an active head restraint system in the front seating positions. These automatically tilt To adjust a manual seat: forward to reduce the risk of neck injury if the vehicle is hit from behind.

If available, move the lever up or down to raise or lower the seat.

1. Lift the bar to unlock the seat. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (4,1)

3-4 Seats and Restraints

Power Seat Adjustment Lumbar Adjustment

To raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion, move the If available, move the control front or rear of the control up If equipped, move the lever forward forward or rearward to adjust the or down. or rearward to increase or decrease seat position. the lumbar support. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (5,1)

Seats and Restraints 3-5

Reclining Seatbacks

{ WARNING

Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash, you Do not have a seatback reclined if To recline the seatback: could go into it, receiving neck or the vehicle is moving. other injuries. 1. Lift the lever on the outboard Manual Reclining Seatbacks side of the seat. The lap belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces 2. Move the seatback to the would be there, not at your pelvic { WARNING desired position, and then release the lever to lock the bones. This could cause serious If either seatback is not locked, it seatback in place. internal injuries. could move forward in a sudden 3. Push and pull on the seatback to For proper protection when the stop or crash. That could cause make sure it is locked. vehicle is in motion, have the injury to the person sitting there. seatback upright. Then sit well Always push and pull on the back in the seat and wear the seatbacks to be sure they are safety belt properly. locked. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (6,1)

3-6 Seats and Restraints

To return the seatback to the upright . Tilt the top of the control forward position: to raise. 1. Lift the lever fully without Heated Front Seats applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback will return to the upright position. { WARNING 2. Push and pull on the seatback to If you cannot feel temperature make sure it is locked. change or pain to the skin, the Power Reclining Seatbacks seat heater may cause burns. To reduce the risk of burns, people with such a condition should use care when using the seat heater, Automatic Climate Control System especially for long periods of Shown time. Do not place anything on If available, the buttons are on the the seat that insulates against climate control panel. To operate, heat, such as a blanket, cushion, the ignition must be on. cover, or similar item. This may cause the seat heater to Press L or M to heat the driver or overheat. An overheated seat passenger seat cushion and heater may cause a burn or may seatback. damage the seat. Press the button once for the highest setting. With each press of To adjust a power seatback, the button, the heated seat will if equipped: change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting. The . Tilt the top of the control lights indicate two for the highest rearward to recline. setting and one for the lowest. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (7,1)

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The passenger seat may take longer to heat up. { WARNING Folding Seatback Things you put on this seatback can strike and injure people in a The front passenger seatback may sudden stop or turn, or in a crash. fold flat. Remove or secure all items before driving. { WARNING

If you fold the seatback forward to To fold the seatback: carry longer objects, such as skis, 1. Lower the head restraint all the be sure any such cargo is not way. See Head Restraints on near an airbag. In a crash, an page 3‑2. 3. Lift the lever fully and fold the inflating airbag might force that seatback forward until it 2. Move the seat as far back as disengages. object toward a person. This possible. See Seat Adjustment could cause severe injury or even on page 3‑3. 4. Continue lowering the seatback death. Secure objects away from until it is completely folded. the area in which an airbag would To raise the seatback: inflate. For more information, see Where Are the Airbags? on 1. Raise the seatback and push it rearward until it re-engages. page 3‑20 and Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑10. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (8,1)

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{ WARNING Rear Seats Folding the Seatback If either seatback is not locked, it could move forward in a sudden To fold a seatback: stop or crash. That could cause Notice: Folding a rear seat with injury to the person sitting there. the safety belts still fastened may Always push and pull on the cause damage to the seat or the seatbacks to be sure they are safety belts. Always unbuckle the locked. safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat. 2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked in place. 1. Unbuckle the rear safety belts 2. Lift the lever on the top of the and put the front seatback in the seatback and fold the seatback upright position. See Reclining forward. Seatbacks on page 3‑5. 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the other seatback, if desired. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (9,1)

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Raising the Seatback To return the seatback to the upright Safety Belts position: This section of the manual { WARNING 1. Lift the seatback up and push it describes how to use safety belts back into place. If either seatback is not locked, it properly. It also describes some could move forward in a sudden 2. Push and pull the top of the things not to do with safety belts. stop or crash. That could cause seatback to be sure it is locked injury to the person sitting there. into position. { WARNING Always push and pull on the 3. Make sure the safety belts are seatbacks to be sure they are not twisted or caught in the Do not let anyone ride where a locked. seatback. safety belt cannot be worn properly. In a crash, if you or your 4. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the passenger(s) are not wearing other seatback, if necessary. safety belts, injuries can be much { WARNING When the seatback is not in use, it worse than if you are wearing should be kept in the upright, locked safety belts. You can be seriously A safety belt that is improperly position. injured or killed by hitting things routed, not properly attached, Reclining the Seatback inside the vehicle harder or by or twisted will not provide the being ejected from the vehicle. In protection needed in a crash. The To recline the seatback: addition, anyone who is not person wearing the belt could be 1. Lift and hold the lever on top of buckled up can strike other seriously injured. After raising the the seatback. passengers in the vehicle. rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are 2. Tilt the seatback rearward, and (Continued) properly routed and attached, and then release the lever. are not twisted. 3. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for the other seatback, if desired. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (10,1)

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Why Safety Belts Work safety belts. That is why wearing WARNING (Continued) safety belts makes such good sense. It is extremely dangerous to ride Questions and Answers About in a cargo area, inside or outside Safety Belts of a vehicle. In a collision, passengers riding in these areas Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle are more likely to be seriously after a crash if I am wearing a injured or killed. Do not allow safety belt? passengers to ride in any area of A: You could be — whether you are the vehicle that is not equipped wearing a safety belt or not. with seats and safety belts. Your chance of being conscious during and after a crash, so you Always wear a safety belt, and can unbuckle and get out, is check that all passenger(s) are When riding in a vehicle, you travel much greater if you are belted. restrained properly too. as fast as the vehicle does. If the Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why vehicle stops suddenly, you keep should I have to wear safety This vehicle has indicators as a going until something stops you. belts? reminder to buckle the safety belts. It could be the windshield, the See Safety Belt Reminders on instrument panel, or the safety belts! A: Airbags are supplemental page 5‑11. systems only; so they work with 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 Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (11,1)

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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 3‑32 or Infants of you. loose or twisted. and Young Children on page 3 34. ‑ . 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 Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (12,1)

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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 On vehicles with a Passenger make sure it is secure. If the belt Sensing System, engaging the is not long enough, see Safety child restraint locking feature in Belt Extender on page 3‑16. the right front seating position Position the release button on may affect the passenger the buckle so that the safety belt sensing system. See Passenger could be quickly unbuckled if Sensing System (United States) necessary. on page 3‑25 for more information. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (13,1)

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4. If equipped with a shoulder belt Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster height adjuster, move it to the The vehicle has a shoulder belt height that is right for you. See height adjuster for the driver and Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster “ ” right front passenger seating later in this section for positions. instructions on use and important safety information. Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder 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 To unlatch the belt, push the button the safety belt in a crash. See How on the buckle. The belt should to Wear Safety Belts Properly on return to its stowed position. Slide page 3‑11. the latch plate up the safety belt webbing when the safety belt is not in use. The latch plate should rest on the stitching on the safety belt, near the guide loop on the side wall. 5. To make the lap part tight, pull Before a door is closed, be sure the up on the shoulder belt. safety belt is out of the way. If a It may be necessary to pull the door is slammed against a safety stitching on the safety belt belt, damage can occur to both the through the latch plate to fully safety belt and the vehicle. tighten the lap belt on smaller occupants. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (14,1)

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are part of the safety belt assembly. properly adjusted, the comfort guide They can help tighten the safety positions the shoulder belt away belts during the early stages of a from the neck and head. moderate to severe frontal or near There is one guide, if equipped, for frontal crash if the threshold each outboard passenger position in conditions for pretensioner the rear seat. Here is how to install activation are met. And, for vehicles a comfort guide to the safety belt: with side impact airbags, safety belt pretensioners can help tighten the 1. Remove the guide from its safety belts in a side crash or a storage location, which is a rollover event. pocket on the side of the seat. Pretensioners work only once. If the Squeeze the release buttons pretensioners activate in a crash, together and move the height they will need to be replaced, and adjuster up or down to the desired probably other new parts for the position. vehicle's safety belt system. See Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After the adjuster is set to the after a Crash on page 3‑17. desired position, try to move it up or down without squeezing the release Rear Safety Belt Comfort buttons to make sure it has locked Guides into position. This vehicle may have rear shoulder Safety Belt Pretensioners belt comfort guides. If not, they are available through your dealer. The This vehicle has safety belt guides may provide added safety 2. Place the guide over the belt pretensioners for the front outboard belt comfort for older children who and insert the two edges of the occupants. Although the safety belt have outgrown booster seats and belt into the slots of the guide. pretensioners cannot be seen, they for some adults. When installed and Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (15,1)

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4. Buckle, position, and release the { WARNING safety belt as described previously in this section. Make A safety belt that is not properly sure the shoulder portion of the worn may not provide the belt is on the shoulder and not protection needed in a crash. The falling off of it. The belt should person wearing the belt could be be close to, but not contacting, seriously injured. The shoulder the neck. belt should go over the shoulder To remove and store the comfort and across the chest. These parts guide, squeeze the belt edges of the body are best able to take together so that the safety belt can belt restraining forces. be removed from the guide. Store 3. Be sure that the belt is not the comfort guide in its storage twisted and it lies flat. The location, which is a pocket on the elastic cord must be under the side of the seat. belt and the guide on top. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they do not wear safety belts. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (16,1)

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Safety Belt Extender Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten that might keep a safety belt system around you, you should use it. from doing its job. See your dealer But if a safety belt is not long to have it repaired. Torn or frayed enough, your dealer will order you safety belts may not protect you in a an extender. When you go in to crash. They can rip apart under order it, take the heaviest coat you impact forces. If a belt is torn or will wear, so the extender will be frayed, get a new one right away. long enough for you. To help avoid Make sure the safety belt reminder personal injury, do not let someone light is working. See Safety Belt else use it, and use it only for the Reminders on page 5‑11. A pregnant woman should wear a seat it is made to fit. The extender has been designed for adults. Never Keep safety belts clean and dry. lap-shoulder belt, and the lap See Safety Belt Care on page 3‑16. portion should be worn as low as use it for securing child seats. To wear it, attach it to the regular safety possible, below the rounding, Safety Belt Care throughout the pregnancy. belt. See the instruction sheet that comes with the extender. Keep belts clean and dry. The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety Safety System Check belt is worn properly, it is more likely { WARNING that the fetus will not be hurt in a Now and then, check that the safety crash. For pregnant women, as for belt reminder light, safety belts, Do not bleach or dye safety belts. anyone, the key to making safety buckles, latch plates, retractors, and It may severely weaken them. In belts effective is wearing them anchorages are all working properly. a crash, they might not be able to properly. provide adequate protection. Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (17,1)

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Replacing Safety Belt After a minor crash, replacement of Airbag System safety belts may not be necessary. System Parts after a But the safety belt assemblies that The vehicle has the following Crash were used during any crash may airbags: have been stressed or damaged. . A frontal airbag for the driver. { WARNING See your dealer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or . A frontal airbag for the right front A crash can damage the safety replaced. passenger. belt system in the vehicle. New parts and repairs may be . A seat-mounted side impact A damaged safety belt system necessary even if the safety belt airbag for the driver. may not properly protect the system was not being used at the . A seat-mounted side impact person using it, resulting in time of the crash. airbag for the right front serious injury or even death in a Have the safety belt pretensioners passenger. crash. To help make sure the checked if the vehicle has been in a . safety belt systems are working A roof-rail airbag for the driver crash, or if the airbag readiness light properly after a crash, have them and the passenger seated stays on after you start the vehicle directly behind the driver. inspected and any necessary or while you are driving. See Airbag . A roof-rail airbag for the right replacements made as soon as Readiness Light on page 5‑12. possible. front passenger and the passenger seated directly behind the right front passenger. All of the airbags in the vehicle will have the word AIRBAG embossed in the trim or on an attached label near the deployment opening. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (18,1)

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For frontal airbags, the word Here are the most important things AIRBAG will appear on the middle { WARNING to know about the airbag system: part of the steering wheel for the Be sure that cargo is not near an driver and on the instrument panel { WARNING for the right front passenger. airbag. In a crash, an inflating airbag might force that object You can be severely injured or With seat-mounted side impact toward a person. This could airbags, the word AIRBAG will killed in a crash if you are not cause severe injury or even wearing your safety belt, even appear on the side of the seatback death. Secure objects away from closest to the door. with airbags. Airbags are the area in which an airbag would designed to work with safety With roof-rail airbags, the word inflate. For more information, see belts, not replace them. Also, AIRBAG will appear along the Where Are the Airbags? on airbags are not designed to inflate headliner or trim. page 3‑20 and Vehicle Load in every crash. In some crashes Even if you do not have a right front Limits on page 9‑10. safety belts are the only restraint. passenger seat in the vehicle there See When Should an Airbag is still an active frontal airbag in the Airbags are designed to supplement Inflate? on page 3‑21. right side of the instrument panel. the protection provided by safety Wearing your safety belt during a Do not place cargo in front of this belts. Even though today's airbags crash helps reduce the chance of airbag. are also designed to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of an hitting things inside the vehicle or inflating bag, all airbags must inflate being ejected from it. Airbags are very quickly to do their job. “supplemental restraints” to the safety belts. Everyone in the vehicle should wear a safety belt properly, whether or not there is an airbag for that person. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (19,1)

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{ WARNING { WARNING

Because airbags inflate with great Children who are up against, force and faster than the blink of or very close to, any airbag when an eye, anyone who is up it inflates can be seriously injured against, or very close to any or killed. Airbags plus There is an airbag readiness light airbag when it inflates can be lap-shoulder belts offer protection on the instrument cluster, which seriously injured or killed. Do not for adults and older children, but shows the airbag symbol. sit unnecessarily close to any not for young children and infants. airbag, as you would be if sitting Neither the vehicle's safety belt The system checks the airbag on the edge of the seat or leaning system nor its airbag system is electrical system for malfunctions. forward. Safety belts help keep designed for them. Young The light tells you if there is an you in position before and during children and infants need the electrical problem. See Airbag a crash. Always wear a safety protection that a child restraint Readiness Light on page 5‑12 for belt, even with airbags. The driver system can provide. Always more information. should sit as far back as possible secure children properly in the while still maintaining control of vehicle. To read how, see Older the vehicle. Children on page 3‑32 or Infants Occupants should not lean on or and Young Children on sleep against the door or side page 3‑34. windows in seating positions with seat-mounted side impact airbags and/or roof-rail airbags. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (20,1)

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Where Are the Airbags?

The right front passenger frontal Driver Side Shown, Passenger airbag is in the instrument panel on Side Similar The driver frontal airbag is in the the passenger side. The seat-mounted side impact middle of the steering wheel. airbags for the driver and right front passenger are in the side of the seatbacks closest to the door. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (21,1)

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When Should an Airbag WARNING (Continued) Inflate? or even death. The path of an Frontal airbags are designed to inflating airbag must be kept inflate in moderate to severe frontal clear. Do not put anything or near frontal crashes to help between an occupant and an reduce the potential for severe airbag, and do not attach or put injuries mainly to the driver's or right anything on the steering wheel front passenger's head and chest. hub or on or near any other However, they are only designed to airbag covering. inflate if the impact exceeds a Do not use seat accessories that predetermined deployment Driver Side Shown, Passenger block the inflation path of a threshold. Deployment thresholds are used to predict how severe a Side Similar seat-mounted side impact airbag. crash is likely to be in time for the The roof-rail airbags for the driver, Never secure anything to the roof airbags to inflate and help restrain right front passenger, and second of a vehicle with roof-rail airbags the occupants. row outboard passengers are in the by routing a rope or tie‐down ceiling above the side windows. Whether the frontal airbags will or through any door or window should deploy is not based on how opening. If you do, the path of an fast the vehicle is traveling. { WARNING inflating roof-rail airbag will be It depends largely on what you hit, blocked. the direction of the impact, and how If something is between an quickly the vehicle slows down. occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury (Continued) Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (22,1)

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Frontal airbags may inflate at Frontal airbags are not intended to the system's designed threshold different crash speeds. For inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear level. The threshold level can vary example: impacts, or in many side impacts. with specific vehicle design. . If the vehicle hits a stationary In addition, the vehicle has Seat-mounted side impact airbags object, the airbags could inflate dual-stage frontal airbags. are not intended to inflate in frontal at a different crash speed than if Dual-stage airbags adjust the impacts, near frontal impacts, the vehicle hits a moving object. restraint according to crash severity. rollovers, or rear impacts. Roof-rail The vehicle has electronic frontal airbags are not intended to inflate in . If the vehicle hits an object that deforms, the airbags could sensors, which help the sensing rear impacts. A seat-mounted side inflate at a different crash speed system distinguish between a impact airbag is intended to deploy than if the vehicle hits an object moderate frontal impact and a more on the side of the vehicle that is that does not deform. severe frontal impact. For moderate struck. Both roof-rail airbags will frontal impacts, dual-stage airbags deploy when either side of the . If the vehicle hits a narrow object inflate at a level less than full vehicle is struck, or if the sensing (like a pole), the airbags could deployment. For more severe frontal system predicts that the vehicle is inflate at a different crash speed impacts, full deployment occurs. about to roll over, or in a severe than if the vehicle hits a wide frontal impact. object (like a wall). The vehicle has seat-mounted side impact and roof-rail airbags. See In any particular crash, no one can . If the vehicle goes into an object Airbag System on page 3‑17. say whether an airbag should have at an angle, the airbags could Seat-mounted side impact and inflated simply because of the inflate at a different crash speed roof-rail airbags are intended to damage to a vehicle or because of than if the vehicle goes straight inflate in moderate to severe side what the repair costs were. For into the object. crashes. In addition, these roof-rail frontal airbags, inflation is Thresholds can also vary with airbags are intended to inflate determined by what the vehicle hits, specific vehicle design. during a rollover or in a severe the angle of the impact, and how frontal impact. Seat-mounted side quickly the vehicle slows down. For impact and roof-rail airbags will seat-mounted side impact and inflate if the crash severity is above roof-rail airbags, deployment is Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (23,1)

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determined by the location and How Does an Airbag full or partial ejection in rollover severity of the side impact. In a events, although no system can rollover event, roof-rail airbag Restrain? prevent all such ejections. deployment is determined by the In moderate to severe frontal or But airbags would not help in many direction of the roll. near frontal collisions, even belted types of collisions, primarily occupants can contact the steering because the occupant's motion is What Makes an Airbag wheel or the instrument panel. In not toward those airbags. See When Inflate? moderate to severe side collisions, Should an Airbag Inflate? on even belted occupants can contact page 3‑21 for more information. In a deployment event, the sensing the inside of the vehicle. system sends an electrical signal Airbags should never be regarded Airbags supplement the protection triggering a release of gas from the as anything more than a supplement provided by safety belts. Frontal inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the to safety belts. airbags distribute the force of the airbag causing the bag to break out impact more evenly over the of the cover and deploy. The inflator, occupant's upper body, stopping the What Will You See after the airbag, and related hardware are occupant more gradually. Seat an Airbag Inflates? all part of the airbag module. ‐ mounted side impact and roof-rail After the frontal airbags and Frontal airbag modules are located airbags distribute the force of the seat-mounted side impact airbags inside the steering wheel and impact more evenly over the inflate, they quickly deflate, so instrument panel. For vehicles with occupant's upper body. quickly that some people may not seat-mounted side impact airbags, Rollover capable roof-rail airbags even realize an airbag inflated. there are airbag modules in the side are designed to help contain the Roof-rail airbags may still be at least of the front seatbacks closest to the head and chest of occupants in the partially inflated for some time after door. For vehicles with roof-rail outboard seating positions in the they deploy. Some components of airbags, there are airbag modules in first and second rows. The rollover the airbag module may be hot for the ceiling of the vehicle, near the capable roof-rail airbags are several minutes. For location of the side windows that have occupant designed to help reduce the risk of airbag modules, see What Makes seating positions. an Airbag Inflate? on page 3‑23. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (24,1)

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The parts of the airbag that come into contact with you may be warm, WARNING (Continued) { WARNING but not too hot to touch. There may be some smoke and dust coming If you experience breathing A crash severe enough to inflate from the vents in the deflated problems following an airbag the airbags may have also airbags. Airbag inflation does not deployment, you should seek damaged important functions in prevent the driver from seeing out of medical attention. the vehicle, such as the fuel the windshield or being able to steer system, brake and steering the vehicle, nor does it prevent systems, etc. Even if the vehicle people from leaving the vehicle. The vehicle has a feature that may appears to be drivable after a automatically unlock the doors, turn moderate crash, there may be on the interior lamps and hazard concealed damage that could { WARNING warning flashers, and shut off the make it difficult to safely operate fuel system after the airbags inflate. When an airbag inflates, there the vehicle. You can lock the doors, turn off the may be dust in the air. This dust interior lamps and hazard warning Use caution if you should attempt could cause breathing problems flashers by using the controls for to restart the engine after a crash for people with a history of those features. You must first, has occurred. asthma or other breathing trouble. however, turn the ignition key to the To avoid this, everyone in the following ignition switch positions: vehicle should get out as soon as In many crashes severe enough to 1. Turn the ignition key to it is safe to do so. If you have inflate the airbag, windshields are LOCK/OFF. breathing problems but cannot broken by vehicle deformation. get out of the vehicle after an 2. Turn the ignition key to ON/RUN. Additional windshield breakage may airbag inflates, then get fresh air also occur from the right front passenger airbag. by opening a window or a door. (Continued) . Airbags are designed to inflate only once. After an airbag inflates, you will need some new Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (25,1)

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parts for the airbag system. Passenger Sensing The passenger sensing system If you do not get them, the turns off the right front passenger airbag system will not be there System (United States) frontal airbag under certain to help protect you in another The vehicle has a passenger conditions. The driver airbags, crash. A new system will include sensing system for the right front seat-mounted side impact airbags, airbag modules and possibly passenger position. The passenger and the roof-rail airbags are not other parts. The service manual airbag status indicator will be visible affected by the passenger sensing for your vehicle covers the need on the instrument panel when the system. to replace other parts. vehicle is started. The passenger sensing system . The vehicle has a crash sensing works with sensors that are part of and diagnostic module which the right front passenger seat and records information after a safety belt. The sensors are crash. See Vehicle Data designed to detect the presence of Recording and Privacy on a properly-seated occupant and page 13‑19 and Event Data determine if the right front Recorders on page 13‑19. passenger frontal airbag should be The words ON and OFF are visible enabled (may inflate) or not. . Let only qualified technicians work on the airbag systems. during the system check. If you are According to accident statistics, Improper service can mean that using remote start, if equipped, to children are safer when properly an airbag system will not work start the vehicle from a distance, secured in a rear seat in a correct properly. See your dealer for you may not see the system check. child restraint for their weight service. When the system check is and size. complete, either the word ON or OFF will be visible. See Passenger We recommend that children be Airbag Status Indicator (United secured in a rear seat, including: an States) on page 5‑12. infant or a child riding in a rear-facing child restraint; a child riding in a forward-facing child seat; Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (26,1)

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an older child riding in a booster The passenger sensing system is seat; and children, who are large WARNING (Continued) designed to turn off the right front enough, using safety belts. passenger airbag if: Even if the passenger sensing A label on the sun visor says, system has turned off the right . The right front passenger seat is “Never put a rear-facing child seat in front passenger frontal airbag, no unoccupied. the front. This is because the risk to ” system is fail-safe. No one can . The system determines that an the rear-facing child is so great, guarantee that an airbag will not infant is present in a rear-facing if the airbag deploys. deploy under some unusual infant seat. circumstance, even though the { WARNING . The system determines that a airbag is turned off. small child is present in a child A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints restraint. restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the airbag . The system determines that a or killed if the right front is off. If you secure a small child is present in a passenger airbag inflates. This is forward-facing child restraint in booster seat. because the back of the the right front seat, always move . A right front passenger takes the front passenger seat as far rear-facing child restraint would his/her weight off of the seat for be very close to the inflating back as it will go. It is better to a period of time. airbag. A child in a forward-facing secure the child restraint in a child restraint can be seriously rear seat. . The right front passenger seat is injured or killed if the right front occupied by a smaller person, such as a child who has passenger airbag inflates and the If the vehicle does not have a rear outgrown child restraints. passenger seat is in a forward seat that will accommodate a position. rear-facing child restraint, a . Or, if there is a critical problem (Continued) rear-facing child restraint should not with the airbag system or the be installed in the vehicle, even if passenger sensing system. the airbag is off. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (27,1)

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When the passenger sensing build. Everyone in the vehicle who 3. Remove any additional items system has turned off the right front has outgrown child restraints should from the seat such as blankets, passenger frontal airbag, the off wear a safety belt properly — cushions, seat covers, seat indicator will light and stay lit to whether or not there is an airbag for heaters, or seat massagers. remind you that the airbags are off. that person. 4. Reinstall the child restraint See Passenger Airbag Status following the directions provided Indicator (United States) on { WARNING by the child restraint page 5‑12. manufacturer and refer to The passenger sensing system is If the airbag readiness light ever Securing Child Restraints (Rear designed to turn on (may inflate) the comes on and stays on, it means Seat) on page 3‑44 or Securing right front passenger frontal airbag that something may be wrong Child Restraints (Front anytime the system senses that a with the airbag system. To help Passenger Seat) on page 3‑46. avoid injury to yourself or others, person of adult size is sitting 5. If, after reinstalling the child have the vehicle serviced right properly in the right front restraint and restarting the away. See Airbag Readiness passenger seat. vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, When the passenger sensing Light on page 5‑12 for more turn the vehicle off. Then slightly system has allowed the airbag to be information, including important recline the vehicle seatback and enabled, the on indicator will light safety information. adjust the seat cushion, and stay lit to remind you that the if adjustable, to make sure that airbag is active. If the On Indicator is Lit for a the vehicle seatback is not For some children who have Child Restraint pushing the child restraint into the seat cushion. outgrown child restraints, and for If a child restraint has been installed very small adults, the passenger and the on indicator is lit: sensing system may or may not turn off the right front passenger frontal 1. Turn the vehicle off. airbag, depending upon the 2. Remove the child restraint from person’s seating posture and body the vehicle. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (28,1)

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Also make sure the child If the Off Indicator is Lit for an 2. Remove any additional material restraint is not trapped under the Adult-Size Occupant from the seat, such as blankets, vehicle head restraint. If this cushions, seat covers, seat happens, adjust the head heaters, or seat massagers. restraint. See Head Restraints 3. Place the seatback in the fully on page 3‑2. upright position. 6. Restart the vehicle. 4. Have the person sit upright in If the on indicator is still lit, the seat, centered on the seat secure the child restraint in a cushion, with legs comfortably rear seat position in the vehicle, extended. and check with your dealer. 5. Restart the vehicle and have the If no rear seat is available, do person remain in this position for not install a child restraint in this two to three minutes after the on vehicle. indicator is lit. If a person of adult-size is sitting in Additional Factors Affecting the right front passenger seat, but System Operation the off indicator is lit, it could be because that person is not sitting Safety belts help keep the properly in the seat. If this happens, passenger in position on the seat use the following steps to allow the during vehicle maneuvers and system to detect that person and braking, which helps the passenger enable the right front passenger sensing system maintain the frontal airbag: passenger airbag status. See “Safety Belts” and “Child Restraints” 1. Turn the vehicle off. in the Index for additional information about the importance of proper restraint use. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (29,1)

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If the shoulder portion of the belt is unoccupied seat. If this is not pulled out all the way, the child desired remove the object from { WARNING restraint locking feature will be the seat. engaged. This may unintentionally For up to 10 seconds after the vehicle is turned off and the cause the passenger sensing { WARNING system to turn the airbag(s) off for battery is disconnected, an airbag some adult size occupants. If this Stowing of articles under the can still inflate during improper happens, let the belt go back all the passenger seat or between the service. You can be injured if you way and start again. passenger seat cushion and are close to an airbag when it inflates. Avoid yellow connectors. A thick layer of additional material, seatback may interfere with the They are probably part of the such as a blanket or cushion, proper operation of the passenger or aftermarket equipment such as sensing system. airbag system. Be sure to follow seat covers, seat heaters, and seat proper service procedures, and massagers can affect how well the make sure the person performing passenger sensing system Servicing the work for you is qualified to do so. operates. We recommend that you Airbag-Equipped Vehicle not use seat covers or other Airbags affect how the vehicle Adding Equipment to the aftermarket equipment except when should be serviced. There are parts approved by GM for your specific Airbag-Equipped Vehicle of the airbag system in several vehicle. See Adding Equipment to places around the vehicle. Your Q: Is there anything I might add the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on dealer and the service manual have to or change about the vehicle page 3 29 for more information ‑ information about servicing the that could keep the airbags about modifications that can affect vehicle and the airbag system. To from working properly? how the system operates. purchase a service manual, see A: Yes. If you add things that The on indicator may be lit if an Service Publications Ordering change the vehicle's frame, object, such as a briefcase, Information on page 13‑16. bumper system, height, front end handbag, grocery bag, laptop or or side sheet metal, they may other electronic device, is put on an Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (30,1)

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keep the airbag system from of the seat fabric, could also Q: Because I have a disability, working properly. Changing or interfere with the operation of I have to get my vehicle moving any parts of the front the passenger sensing system. modified. How can I find out seats, safety belts, the airbag This could either prevent proper whether this will affect my sensing and diagnostic module, deployment of the passenger airbag system? steering wheel, instrument airbag(s) or prevent the A: If you have questions, call panel, roof-rail airbag modules, passenger sensing system from Customer Assistance. The ceiling headliner or pillar garnish properly turning off the phone numbers and addresses trim, overhead console, front passenger airbag(s). See for Customer Assistance are in sensors, side impact sensors, Passenger Sensing System Step Two of the Customer or airbag wiring can affect the (United States) on page 3‑25. Satisfaction Procedure in this operation of the airbag system. If you have questions, call manual. See Customer In addition, the vehicle has a Customer Assistance. The Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and passenger sensing system for phone numbers and addresses Canada) on page 13‑2 or the right front passenger for Customer Assistance are in Customer Satisfaction position, which includes sensors Step Two of the Customer Procedure (Mexico) on that are part of the passenger Satisfaction Procedure in this page 13‑4. seat. The passenger sensing manual. See Customer system may not operate properly Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and In addition, the dealer and the service manual have information if the original seat trim is Canada) on page 13‑2 or replaced with non-GM covers, Customer Satisfaction about the location of the airbag upholstery or trim, or with GM Procedure (Mexico) on sensors, sensing and diagnostic module and airbag wiring. covers, upholstery or trim page 13‑4. designed for a different vehicle. If the vehicle has rollover Any object, such as an roof-rail airbags, see Different aftermarket seat heater or a Size Tires and Wheels on comfort enhancing pad or page 10‑52 for additional device, installed under or on top important information. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (31,1)

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Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. See The airbag system does not need Parts after a Crash your dealer for service. regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag { WARNING If the airbag readiness light stays on readiness light is working. See after the vehicle is started or comes Airbag Readiness Light on A crash can damage the airbag on when you are driving, the airbag page 5‑12. systems in the vehicle. system may not work properly. Have A damaged airbag system may the vehicle serviced right away. See Notice: If an airbag covering is Airbag Readiness Light on not work properly and may not damaged, opened, or broken, the page 5‑12. airbag may not work properly. Do protect you and your not open or break the airbag passenger(s) in a crash, resulting coverings. If there are any in serious injury or even death. To opened or broken airbag covers, help make sure the airbag have the airbag covering and/or systems are working properly airbag module replaced. For the after a crash, have them location of the airbags, see inspected and any necessary Where Are the Airbags? on replacements made as soon as page 3‑20. See your dealer for possible. service. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (32,1)

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Child Restraints The manufacturer instructions that . Can proper safety belt fit be come with the booster seat state the maintained for the length of the weight and height limitations for that trip? If yes, continue. If no, Older Children booster. Use a booster seat with a return to the booster seat. lap-shoulder belt until the child Q: What is the proper way to passes the fit test below: wear safety belts? . 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 edge? If yes, continue. If no, additional restraint a shoulder return to the booster seat. belt can provide. The shoulder . Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. belt should not cross the face or Does the shoulder belt rest on neck. The lap belt should fit the shoulder? If yes, continue. snugly below the hips, just If no, try using the rear safety touching the top of the thighs. belt comfort guide. See “Rear This applies belt force to the Safety Belt Comfort Guides” child's pelvic bones in a crash. under Lap-Shoulder Belt on It should never be worn over the Older children who have outgrown page 3 12. If the shoulder belt abdomen, which could cause booster seats should wear the ‑ still does not rest on the severe or even fatal internal vehicle safety belts. shoulder, then return to the injuries in a crash. booster seat. Also see “Rear Safety Belt Comfort . Does the lap belt fit low and Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt on snug on the hips, touching the page 3‑12. thighs? If yes, continue. If no, return to the booster seat. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (33,1)

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According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when WARNING (Continued) properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint The child could move too far system secured in a rear seating forward increasing the chance of position. head and neck injury. The child In a crash, children who are not might also slide under the lap buckled up can strike other people belt. The belt force would then be who are buckled up, or can be applied right on the abdomen. thrown out of the vehicle. Older That could cause serious or fatal children need to use safety belts injuries. The shoulder belt should properly. go over the shoulder and across the chest. { WARNING { WARNING Never allow a child to wear the Never allow more than one child safety belt with the shoulder belt to wear the same safety belt. The behind their back. A child can be safety belt cannot properly spread seriously injured by not wearing the impact forces. In a crash, they the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a can be crushed together and crash, the child would not be seriously injured. A safety belt restrained by the shoulder belt. must be used by only one person at a time. (Continued) Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (34,1)

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Infants and Young safety belt system nor its airbag system is designed for them. Every Children time infants and young children ride Everyone in a vehicle needs in vehicles, they should have the protection! This includes infants and protection provided by appropriate all other children. Neither the child restraints. distance traveled nor the age and Children who are not restrained size of the traveler changes the properly can strike other people, need, for everyone, to use safety or can be thrown out of the vehicle. restraints. { WARNING { WARNING Never hold an infant or a child Children can be seriously injured while riding in a vehicle. Due to { WARNING or strangled if a shoulder belt is crash forces, an infant or a child Children who are up against, wrapped around their neck and will become so heavy it is not the safety belt continues to or very close to, any airbag when possible to hold it during a crash. it inflates can be seriously injured tighten. Never leave children For example, in a crash at only unattended in a vehicle and never or killed. Never put a rear-facing 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) child restraint in the right front allow children to play with the infant will suddenly become a safety belts. seat. Secure a rear-facing child 110 kg (240 lb) force on a person's restraint in a rear seat. It is also arms. An infant should be better to secure a forward-facing Airbags plus lap‐shoulder belts offer secured in an appropriate child restraint in a rear seat. If you protection for adults and older restraint. must secure a forward-facing children, but not for young children child restraint in the right front and infants. Neither the vehicle's (Continued) Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (35,1)

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For most basic types of child WARNING (Continued) restraints, there are many different { WARNING models available. When purchasing seat, always move the front a child restraint, be sure it is A young child's hip bones are still passenger seat as far back as it designed to be used in a motor so small that the vehicle's regular will go. vehicle. safety belt may not remain low on the hip bones, as it should. The restraint manufacturer's Instead, it may settle up around instructions should state the weight the child's abdomen. In a crash, and height limitations for a particular the belt would apply force on a child restraint. body area that is unprotected by any bony structure. This alone { WARNING could cause serious or fatal To reduce the risk of neck and injuries. To reduce the risk of head injury during a crash, infants serious or fatal injuries during a need complete support. In a crash, young children should crash, if an infant is in a always be secured in appropriate rear-facing child restraint, the child restraints. crash forces can be distributed across the strongest part of an Selection of a particular restraint infant's body, the back and should take into consideration not shoulders. Infants should always only the child's weight, height, and age but also whether or not the be secured in rear-facing child restraint will be compatible with the restraints. motor vehicle in which it will be used. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (36,1)

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Child Restraint Systems

Forward-Facing Child Seat Booster Seats Rear-Facing Infant Seat A forward-facing child seat provides A booster seat is a child restraint restraint for the child's body with the designed to improve the fit of the A rear-facing infant seat provides harness. vehicle's safety belt system. restraint with the seating surface A booster seat can also help a child against the back of the infant. to see out the window. The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (37,1)

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Securing an Add-On Child endangered in a crash if the child Administration (NHTSA) website to Restraint in the Vehicle restraint is not properly secured in locate the nearest child safety seat the vehicle. inspection station. { WARNING When securing an add-on child Securing the Child Within the restraint, refer to the instructions Child Restraint 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. { WARNING the vehicle. Secure the child The child restraint instructions are A child can be seriously injured or important, so if they are not restraint properly in the vehicle killed in a crash if the child is not available, obtain a replacement using the vehicle safety belt or properly secured in the child copy from the manufacturer. LATCH system, following the restraint. Secure the child instructions that came with that Keep in mind that an unsecured properly following the instructions child restraint and the instructions child restraint can move around in a that came with that child restraint. in this manual. collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to To help reduce the chance of injury, properly secure any child restraint in Where to Put the the child restraint must be secured the vehicle — even when no child is Restraint in it. in the vehicle. Child restraint According to accident statistics, systems must be secured in vehicle In some areas of the United States, children and infants are safer when seats by lap belts or the lap belt Certified Child Passenger Safety properly restrained in a child portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by Technicians (CPSTs) are available restraint system or infant restraint the LATCH system. See Lower to inspect and demonstrate how to system secured in a rear seating Anchors and Tethers for Children correctly use and install child position. (LATCH System) on page 3‑39 for restraints. In the U.S., refer to the more information. Children can be National Highway Traffic Safety Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (38,1)

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We recommend that children and child restraints be secured in a rear WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) seat, including: an infant or a child riding in a rear-facing child restraint; injured or killed if the right front the right front seat, always move a child riding in a forward-facing passenger airbag inflates and the the front passenger seat as far child seat; an older child riding in a passenger seat is in a forward back as it will go. It is better to booster seat; and children, who are position. secure the child restraint in a large enough, using safety belts. The vehicle may have a rear seat. A label on the sun visor says, passenger sensing system which See Passenger Sensing System “Never put a rear-facing child is designed to turn off the right (United States) on page 3‑25 for restraint in the front.” This is front passenger frontal airbag additional information. because the risk to the rear-facing under certain conditions. child is so great if the airbag Even if the passenger sensing When securing a child restraint in a deploys. system, if equipped, has turned rear seating position, study the off the right front passenger instructions that came with the child { WARNING frontal airbag, no system is restraint to make sure it is compatible with this vehicle. A child in a rear-facing child fail-safe. No one can guarantee restraint can be seriously injured that an airbag will not deploy Child restraints and booster seats or killed if the right front under some unusual vary considerably in size, and some passenger airbag inflates. This is circumstance, even though it is may fit in certain seating positions because the back of the turned off. better than others. Always make sure the child restraint is properly rear-facing child restraint would Secure rear-facing child restraints secured. be very close to the inflating in a rear seat, even if the airbag airbag. A child in a forward-facing is off. If you secure a Depending on where you place the child restraint can be seriously forward-facing child restraint in child restraint and the size of the child restraint you may not be able (Continued) (Continued) to access adjacent safety belt Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (39,1)

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assemblies or LATCH anchors for vehicle. This system is designed to Not all vehicle seating positions or additional passengers or child make installation of a child restraint child restraints have lower anchors restraints. Adjacent seating easier. and attachments or top tether positions should not be used if the Make sure that a LATCH-compatible anchors and attachments. child restraint prevents access to or child restraint is properly installed Lower Anchors interferes with the routing of the using the anchors, or use the safety belt. vehicle's safety belts to secure the Wherever a child restraint is restraint, following the instructions installed, be sure to secure the child that came with that restraint, and restraint properly. also the instructions in this manual. Keep in mind that an unsecured When installing a child restraint with child restraint can move around in a a top tether, you must also use collision or sudden stop and injure either the lower anchors or the people in the vehicle. Be sure to safety belts to properly secure the properly secure any child restraint in child restraint. A child restraint must never be installed using only the top the vehicle — even when no child is in it. tether and anchor. In order to use the LATCH system in Lower Anchors and the vehicle, you need a child Lower anchors (1) are metal bars Tethers for Children restraint that has LATCH built into the vehicle. There are two attachments. The child restraint (LATCH System) lower anchors for each LATCH manufacturer will provide you with seating position that will The LATCH system secures a child instructions on how to use the child accommodate a child restraint with restraint during driving or in a crash. restraint and its attachments. The lower attachments (2). LATCH attachments on the child following explains how to attach a restraint are used to attach the child child restraint with these restraint to the anchors in the attachments in the vehicle. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (40,1)

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Top Tether Anchor The child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Anchor Locations Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the child restraint.

A top tether (3, 4) anchors the top of Rear Seat the child restraint to the vehicle. A top tether anchor is built into the I (Top Tether Anchor): Seating vehicle. The top tether positions with top tether anchors. attachment (2) on the child restraint H (Lower Anchor): Seating connects to the top tether anchor in positions with two lower anchors. the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (41,1)

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Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System

{ WARNING To assist in locating the lower anchors, each seating position with If a LATCH-type child restraint is lower anchors has two labels, near not attached to anchors, the child the crease between the seatback restraint will not be able to protect and the seat cushion. the child correctly. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Install a LATCH-type child Do not secure a child restraint in a restraint properly using the position without a top tether anchor anchors, or use the vehicle safety if a national or local law requires belts to secure the restraint, that the top tether be attached, or if following the instructions that the instructions that come with the came with the child restraint and To assist in locating the top tether child restraint say that the top tether the instructions in this manual. anchors, the top tether anchor must be attached. symbol is near the top tether According to accident statistics, anchors. children and infants are safer when { WARNING The top tether anchors are on the properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint back of the rear seatback. Be sure Do not attach more than one child to use an anchor on the same side system secured in a rear seating position. See Where to Put the restraint to a single anchor. of the vehicle as the seating Attaching more than one child position where the child restraint will Restraint on page 3‑37 for be placed. additional information. (Continued) Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (42,1)

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Notice: Do not let the LATCH 1. Attach and tighten the lower WARNING (Continued) attachments rub against the attachments to the lower vehicle’s safety belts. This may anchors. If the child restraint restraint to a single anchor could damage these parts. If necessary, does not have lower cause the anchor or attachment move buckled safety belts to attachments or the desired to come loose or even break avoid rubbing the LATCH seating position does not have during a crash. A child or others attachments. lower anchors, secure the child could be injured. To reduce the restraint with the top tether and risk of serious or fatal injuries Do not fold the empty rear seat with a safety belt buckled. This the safety belts. Refer to the during a crash, attach only one could damage the safety belt or child restraint manufacturer child restraint per anchor. the seat. Unbuckle and return the instructions and the instructions safety belt to its stowed position, in this manual. before folding the seat. 1.1. Find the lower anchors for { WARNING If you need to secure more than one the desired seating child restraint in the rear seat, see position. Children can be seriously injured Where to Put the Restraint on 1.2. Put the child restraint on or strangled if a shoulder belt is page 3‑37. the seat. wrapped around their neck and the safety belt continues to This system is designed to make 1.3. Attach and tighten the lower the installation of child restraints attachments on the child tighten. Buckle any unused safety easier. When using lower anchors, restraint to the lower belts behind the child restraint so do not use the vehicle's safety belts. anchors. children cannot reach them. Pull Instead, use the vehicle's anchors the shoulder belt all the way out and child restraint attachments to of the retractor to set the lock, secure the restraints. Some if the vehicle has one, after the restraints also use another vehicle child restraint has been installed. anchor to secure a top tether. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (43,1)

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2. If the child restraint manufacturer If the position you are using recommends that the top tether does not have a headrest be attached, attach and tighten or head restraint and you the top tether to the top tether are using a single tether, anchor, if equipped. Refer to the route the tether over the child restraint instructions and seatback. the following steps: 2.1. Find the top tether anchor. 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten If the position you are using the top tether according to has an adjustable headrest the child restraint or head restraint and you instructions and the are using a dual tether, following instructions: route the tether around the headrest or head restraint .

If the position you are using does not have a headrest or head restraint and you are using a dual tether, route the tether over the seatback. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (44,1)

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If the position you are using Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints has an adjustable headrest or head restraint and you Parts After a Crash (Rear Seat) are using a single tether, When securing a child restraint in a raise the headrest or head { WARNING rear seating position, study the restraint and route the instructions that came with the child tether under the headrest or A crash can damage the LATCH restraint to make sure it is head restraint and in system in the vehicle. A damaged compatible with this vehicle. between the headrest or LATCH system may not properly If the child restraint has the LATCH head restraint posts. secure the child restraint, resulting in serious injury or even system, see Lower Anchors and 3. Before placing a child in the Tethers for Children (LATCH death in a crash. To help make child restraint, make sure it is System) on page 3 39 for how and sure the LATCH system is ‑ securely held in place. To check, where to install the child restraint grasp the child restraint at the working properly after a crash, using LATCH. If a child restraint is LATCH path and attempt to see your dealer to have the secured in the vehicle using a move it side to side and back system inspected and any safety belt and it uses a top tether, and forth. There should be no necessary replacements made as see Lower Anchors and Tethers for more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of soon as possible. Children (LATCH System) on movement, for proper page 3‑39 for top tether anchor installation. If the vehicle has the LATCH system locations. and it was being used during a Do not secure a child seat in a crash, new LATCH system parts position without a top tether anchor may be needed. if a national or local law requires New parts and repairs may be that the top tether be anchored, or if necessary even if the LATCH the instructions that come with the system was not being used at the child restraint say that the top strap time of the crash. must be anchored. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (45,1)

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If the child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the instructions say. If more than one child restraint needs to be installed in the rear seat, be sure to read Where to Put the Restraint on page 3‑37. 1. Put the child restraint on 3. Push the latch plate into the 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way the seat. buckle until it clicks. out of the retractor to set the lock. When the retractor lock is 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt set, the belt can be tightened but the lap and shoulder portions of not pulled out of the retractor. the vehicle's safety belt through could be quickly unbuckled if or around the restraint. The child necessary. restraint instructions will show you how. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (46,1)

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6. If the child restraint has a top Securing Child Restraints tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer's instructions (Front Passenger Seat) regarding the use of the top The vehicle has airbags. A rear seat tether. See Lower Anchors and is a safer place to secure a Tethers for Children (LATCH forward-facing child restraint. See System) on page 3‑39 for more Where to Put the Restraint on information. page 3‑37. 7. Before placing a child in the In addition, the vehicle may have a child restraint, make sure it is passenger sensing system which is securely held in place. To check, designed to turn off the right front grasp the child restraint at the passenger frontal airbag and 5. To tighten the belt, push down safety belt path and attempt to seat-mounted side impact airbag on the child restraint, pull the move it side to side and back under certain conditions. See shoulder portion of the belt to and forth. When the child Passenger Sensing System (United tighten the lap portion of the belt restraint is properly installed, States) on page 3‑25 and and feed the shoulder belt back there should be no more than Passenger Airbag Status Indicator into the retractor. When installing 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement. (United States) on page 5‑12 for a forward-facing child restraint, it To remove the child restraint, more information, including may be helpful to use your knee unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and important safety information. to push down on the child let it return to the stowed position. A label on the sun visor says, restraint as you tighten the belt. If the top tether is attached to a top “Never put a rear-facing child seat in Try to pull the belt out of the tether anchor, disconnect it. the front.” This is because the risk to retractor to make sure the the rear-facing child is so great, retractor is locked. If the if the airbag deploys. retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 4 and 5. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (47,1)

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If the child restraint has the LATCH { WARNING WARNING (Continued) system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints System) on page 3‑39 for how and restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the airbag where to install the child restraint or killed if the right front is off. If you secure a using LATCH. If a child restraint is passenger airbag inflates. This is forward-facing child restraint in secured using a safety belt and it because the back of the the right front seat, always move uses a top tether, see Lower rear-facing child restraint would the front passenger seat as far Anchors and Tethers for Children be very close to the inflating back as it will go. It is better to (LATCH System) on page 3‑39 for airbag. A child in a forward-facing secure the child restraint in a top tether anchor locations. child restraint can be seriously rear seat. Do not secure a child seat in a injured or killed if the right front See Passenger Sensing System position without a top tether anchor passenger airbag inflates and the (United States) on page 3‑25 for if a national or local law requires passenger seat is in a forward additional information. that the top tether be anchored, or if position. the instructions that come with the Even if the passenger sensing child restraint say that the top strap If the vehicle does not have a rear must be anchored. system has turned off the right seat that will accommodate a front passenger frontal airbag, no rear-facing child restraint, a system is fail-safe. No one can rear-facing child restraint should not guarantee that an airbag will not be installed in the vehicle, even if deploy under some unusual the airbag is off. circumstance, even though it is turned off. (Continued) Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (48,1)

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You will be using the lap-shoulder 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run belt to secure the child restraint in the lap and shoulder portions of this position. Follow the instructions the vehicle's safety belt through that came with the child restraint. or around the restraint. The child 1. Move the seat as far back as it restraint instructions will show will go before securing the you how. forward-facing child restraint. When the passenger sensing system, if equipped, has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag and seat-mounted side impact airbag, the off indicator on the passenger 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way airbag status indicator should out of the retractor to set the light and stay lit when the lock. When the retractor lock is vehicle is started. See set, the belt can be tightened but Passenger Airbag Status not pulled out of the retractor. Indicator (United States) on page 5‑12. 4. Push the latch plate into the 2. Put the child restraint on buckle until it clicks. the seat. Position the release button on the buckle so that the safety belt could be quickly unbuckled if necessary. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (49,1)

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7. If the vehicle does not have a If a child restraint has been installed rear seat and the child restraint and the on indicator is lit, see “If the has a top tether, follow the child On Indicator is Lit for a Child restraint manufacturer's Restraint” under Passenger Sensing instructions regarding the use of System (United States) on the top tether. See Lower page 3‑25 for more information. Anchors and Tethers for To remove the child restraint, Children (LATCH System) on unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and page 3‑39 for more information. let it return to the stowed position. 8. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, 6. To tighten the belt, push down grasp the child restraint at the on the child restraint, pull the safety belt path and attempt to shoulder portion of the belt to move it side to side and back tighten the lap portion of the belt and forth. When the child and feed the shoulder belt back restraint is properly installed, into the retractor. When installing there should be no more than a forward-facing child restraint, it 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement. may be helpful to use your knee If the airbag is off, the off indicator in to push down on the child the passenger airbag status restraint as you tighten the belt. indicator, if equipped, will come on Try to pull the belt out of the and stay on when the vehicle is retractor to make sure the started. retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 5 and 6. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (50,1)

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Storage 4-1

Storage Storage Front Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . 4-1 Instrument Panel Storage Glove Box ...... 4-1 The vehicle has a storage area to Cupholders ...... 4-1 the left of the steering wheel. Pull Front Storage ...... 4-1 down on the handle to access. Sunglasses Storage ...... 4-1 Center Console Storage ...... 4-2 Glove Box Additional Storage Features To open the glove box, lift up on the Cargo Cover ...... 4-2 lever. If the glove box has a lock, Cargo Tie-Downs ...... 4-2 use the key to lock and unlock it. Cargo Management System ...... 4-2 Cupholders For vehicles with a storage area Convenience Net ...... 4-3 located under the front passenger There are cupholders in the center seat, lift up on the end of the tray Roof Rack System console and in the second row seat and pull it forward to access it. Roof Rack System ...... 4-3 armrest. Pull down the armrest to access the Sunglasses Storage cupholders. This vehicle may have a sunglasses storage compartment near the rearview mirror. Push the cover to open. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (2,1)

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Center Console Storage Additional Storage Cargo Tie-Downs Features Four cargo tie‐downs are located in the rear compartment of the vehicle. Cargo Cover The tie-downs can be used to secure small loads. For vehicles with a cargo cover, use it to cover items in the rear of the Cargo Management vehicle. System To remove the cover and remove it from the vehicle, pull both ends If the vehicle has a cargo toward each other. To reinstall, management system in the rear of place each end of the cover in the the vehicle, it will have rails with holes behind the rear seat. adapters and hooks. These are used to hold the net and mesh This vehicle has a center console pocket. with an upper and lower storage area. To access the upper storage area pull on the latch to lift the armrest. Slide the cupholder back to access a larger storage area underneath. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (3,1)

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Convenience Net Roof Rack System For vehicles with a convenience net, located in the rear, use it to store { WARNING small loads as far forward as possible. The net should not be If something is carried on top of used to store heavy loads. the vehicle that is longer or wider than the roof rack — like paneling, plywood, or a mattress — the wind can catch it while the vehicle is being driven. The item being carried could be violently torn off, and this could cause a collision The adapters are used to hold the and damage the vehicle. Never net. Slide the adapters to the carry something longer or wider desired location on the upper and than the roof rack on top of the lower rail and turn the handle up to lock it in place. Compress the rods vehicle unless using a GM of the net and insert them into the certified accessory carrier. corresponding openings of the adapter. The longer rod is for the For vehicles with a roof rack, the upper adapter. rack can be used to load items. For The hooks hold the mesh pocket. To roof racks that do not have insert a hook on the rail, place the crossrails included, GM Certified hook in the upper groove of the rail crossrails can be purchased as an and press it into the lower groove. accessory. See your dealer for additional information. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (4,1)

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Notice: Loading cargo on the Do not exceed the maximum vehicle roof rack that weighs more than capacity when loading the vehicle. 75 kg (165 lbs) or hangs over the For more information on vehicle rear or sides of the vehicle may capacity and loading, see Vehicle damage the vehicle. Load cargo Load Limits on page 9‑10. so that it rests evenly between Check that all cargo is securely the crossrails, making sure to fastened to prevent damage or loss fasten cargo securely. while driving. To prevent damage or loss of cargo when driving, check to make sure crossrails and cargo are securely fastened. Loading cargo on the roof rack will make the vehicle’s center of gravity higher. Avoid high speeds, sudden starts, sharp turns, sudden braking, or abrupt maneuvers; otherwise it may result in loss of control. If driving for a long distance, on rough roads, or at high speeds, occasionally stop the vehicle to make sure the cargo remains in its place. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (1,1)

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Airbag Readiness Light ...... 5-12 Reduced Engine Power Instruments and Passenger Airbag Status Light ...... 5-21 Controls Indicator (United States) . . . . 5-12 High-Beam On Light ...... 5-22 Charging System Light ...... 5-13 Front Fog Lamp Light ...... 5-22 Malfunction Low Washer Fluid Warning Controls Indicator Lamp ...... 5-14 Light ...... 5-22 Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Service Vehicle Soon Cruise Control Light ...... 5-22 Steering Wheel Controls ...... 5-2 Light ...... 5-16 Door Ajar Light ...... 5-22 Horn ...... 5-3 Brake System Warning Gate Ajar Light ...... 5-23 Light ...... 5-16 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-3 Information Displays Rear Window Wiper/ Electric Parking Brake Light ...... 5-17 Driver Information Washer ...... 5-4 Center (DIC) ...... 5-23 Compass ...... 5-4 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Clock ...... 5-6 Warning Light ...... 5-18 Vehicle Messages Power Outlets ...... 5-7 All-Wheel-Drive Light ...... 5-18 Vehicle Messages ...... 5-28 Power Steering Warning Brake System Messages . . . . 5-28 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Light ...... 5-19 ® Compass Messages ...... 5-29 Indicators StabiliTrak Indicator Light . . . 5-19 Cruise Control Messages . . . . 5-29 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Traction Control System Door Ajar Messages ...... 5-29 Indicators ...... 5-8 (TCS) Warning Light ...... 5-19 Engine Cooling System Instrument Cluster ...... 5-9 Engine Coolant Temperature Messages ...... 5-30 Speedometer ...... 5-10 Warning Light ...... 5-20 Engine Oil Messages ...... 5-30 Odometer ...... 5-10 Tire Pressure Light ...... 5-20 Engine Power Messages . . . . 5-31 Trip Odometer ...... 5-10 Fuel Economy Light ...... 5-20 Fuel System Messages ...... 5-31 Tachometer ...... 5-10 Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 5-21 Key and Lock Messages . . . . . 5-32 Fuel Gauge ...... 5-10 Security Light ...... 5-21 Lamp Messages ...... 5-32 Safety Belt Reminders ...... 5-11 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (2,1)

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Object Detection System Controls 4. Pull the lever up to lock the Messages ...... 5-32 steering wheel in place. Ride Control System Do not adjust the steering wheel Messages ...... 5-32 Steering Wheel while driving. Airbag System Messages . . . . 5-33 Adjustment Service Vehicle Messages . . . 5-34 Tire Messages ...... 5-34 Steering Wheel Controls Transmission Messages . . . . . 5-35 Vehicle Reminder Messages ...... 5-35 Vehicle Personalization Vehicle Personalization ...... 5-36 Universal Remote System Universal Remote System . . . 5-41 Universal Remote System Programming ...... 5-41 Universal Remote System Operation ...... 5-44 To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Hold the steering wheel and pull For vehicles with audio steering the lever down. wheel controls, some audio controls 2. Move the steering wheel up can be adjusted at the steering or down. wheel. 3. Pull or push the steering wheel + / − (Next/Previous): Press and closer or away from you. release to go to the next or the previous preset radio station or CD track. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (3,1)

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J / 0 (Call/Mute): For vehicles with Windshield Wiper/Washer 3 (Adjustable Interval Wipes): Bluetooth® and OnStar®, press to Sets a delay between wipes. Move interact with those systems. See the switch on top of the lever left for Bluetooth on page 7‑23 or OnStar less frequent wipes or right for more Overview on page 14‑1 for more frequent wipes. information. Press and release to a (Low): Slow wipes. mute the system. Press it again to turn the sound back on. 1 (High): Fast wipes. K (End Call): Press to reject an Clear ice and snow from the wiper incoming call, or end a current call. blades before using them. If frozen Press to silence the vehicle to the windshield, carefully loosen or speakers while using the thaw them. Damaged wiper blades infotainment system. Press again to should be replaced. See Wiper turn the sound on. Blade Replacement on page 10‑25. v + or v − (Volume): Move the The windshield wiper lever is on the Heavy snow or ice can overload the thumbwheel up or down to increase right side of the steering column. wiper motor. A circuit breaker will stop the motor until it cools down. or to decrease the volume. Move the lever up or down to select the wiper speed. Rainsense™ Horn 8 (Mist): Single wipe, briefly move Notice: Going through an Press a on the steering wheel pad the lever down. The lever returns to automatic car wash with the to sound the horn. its starting position when released. wipers on can damage them. Turn For several wipes, hold the the wipers off when going lever down. through an automatic car wash. 9 (Off): Turns the windshield wipers off. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (4,1)

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For vehicles with Rainsense™ The wipers can be left in a Rear Window Wiper/ windshield wipers, the moisture Rainsense mode even when it is not sensor is next to the inside rearview raining. Washer mirror and is mounted on the When Rainsense is active, the The rear wiper and rear wash button windshield. When active, these headlamps turn on automatically if is on the instrument panel above the sensors are able to detect moisture the exterior lamp control is in the climate control system. on the windshield and automatically AUTO position and the wipers are = (Rear Wiper/Washer): Press to turn on the wipers. active. wash and wipe the rear window. To turn on the Rainsense feature, The rear window washer uses the the wipers must be set to one of the Windshield Washer same reservoir as the windshield five delay settings on the lever. washer. Check the windshield Each of the five settings adjusts the { WARNING washer reservoir level if the front sensitivity of the sensor. In freezing weather, do not use windshield can be worked, but no Since different drivers have different the washer until the windshield is fluid is sprayed when the rear setting preferences, it is warmed. Otherwise the washer washer is activated. See Washer recommended that the mid-range fluid can form ice on the Fluid on page 10‑20. setting (position 3) be used initially. windshield, blocking your vision. 5 (Delay): Press to turn the For more wipes, select the higher delayed wiping on or off. settings; for fewer wipes, select the lower settings located closer to the Pull the windshield wiper lever to off position on the lever. spray windshield washer fluid and Compass The sensor automatically controls activate the wipers. The wipers will The vehicle may have a compass in the frequency of the wipes from the continue until the lever is released the Driver Information Center (DIC). off setting to the high speed setting or the maximum wash time is according to the weather conditions. reached. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (5,1)

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Compass Zone To adjust for compass variance, use 2. Find the vehicle's current The zone is set to Zone 8 upon the following procedure: location and variance zone number on the map. leaving the factory. Your dealer will Compass Variance (Zone) set the correct zone for your Procedure Zones 1 through 15 are location. available. 1. Do not set the compass zone Under certain circumstances, such when the vehicle is moving. Only 3. Press and hold the set/reset as during a long distance set it when the vehicle is in button to scroll through and cross-country trip or moving to a P (Park). select the appropriate new state or province, it will be variance zone. Press the vehicle information necessary to compensate for 4. Press the trip/fuel button until compass variance by resetting the button until PRESS V TO SET COMPASS ZONE: ## displays. the vehicle heading, for zone through the DIC if the zone is example, N for North, is not set correctly. displayed in the DIC. Compass variance is the difference 5. If calibration is necessary, between the earth's magnetic north calibrate the compass. See and true geographic north. If the “Compass Calibration compass is not set to the zone Procedure” following. where you live, the compass may give false readings. The compass Compass Calibration must be set to the variance zone in The compass can be manually which the vehicle is traveling. calibrated. Only calibrate the compass in a magnetically clean and safe location, such as an open parking lot, where driving the vehicle in circles is not a danger. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (6,1)

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It is suggested to calibrate away To calibrate the compass, use the display COMPASS from tall buildings, utility wires, following procedure: CALIBRATION COMPLETE for a manhole covers, or other industrial few seconds when the structures, if possible. Compass Calibration Procedure calibration is complete. The DIC If CAL should ever appear in the 1. Before calibrating the compass, display will then return to the DIC display, the compass should be make sure the compass is set to previous menu. calibrated. the variance zone in which the vehicle is located. See Clock If the DIC display does not show a “Compass Variance (Zone) heading, for example, N for North, Procedure” earlier in this To set the time and date: or the heading does not change section. 1. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ after making turns, there may be a Do not operate any switches ACCESSORY or ON/RUN. strong magnetic field interfering with Press O to turn the radio on. the compass. Such interference such as window, sunroof, may be caused by a magnetic CB or climate controls, seats, etc. H during the calibration procedure. 2. Press and HR, MIN, MM, DD, cell phone antenna mount, a and YYYY (hour, minute, month, magnetic emergency light, magnetic 2. Press the vehicle information day, and year) display. note pad holder, or any other button until PRESS V TO magnetic item. Turn off the vehicle, 3. Press the softkey below any one CALIBRATE COMPASS of the tabs to be changed. move the magnetic item, then turn displays. on the vehicle and calibrate the 4. To increase the time or date do compass. 3. Press the set/reset button to one of the following: start the compass calibration. . Press the softkey below the 4. The DIC will display selected tab. CALIBRATING COMPASS: TURN IN CIRCLES. Drive the . Press ¨ SEEK, or \ FWD. vehicle in tight circles at less than 8 km/h (5 mph) to complete . Turn f clockwise. the calibration. The DIC will Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (7,1)

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5. To decrease the time or date do 3. Press H again to apply the Certain electrical accessories may one of the following: selected default, or let the not be compatible with the screen time out. accessory power outlet and could . Press © SEEK or s REV. overload vehicle or adapter fuses. If a problem is experienced, see . Turn f counterclockwise. Power Outlets your dealer. The date does not automatically The accessory power outlets can be When adding electrical equipment, H used to plug in electrical equipment, display. To see the date press be sure to follow the installation such as a cell phone or MP3 player. while the radio is on. The date with instructions included with the display times out after a few The power outlets are inside the equipment. See Add-On Electrical seconds and goes back to the center floor console, on the rear of Equipment on page 9‑45. normal radio and time display. the center floor console, and in the Notice: Hanging heavy rear cargo compartment. To change the time default setting equipment from the power outlet from 12 hour to 24 hour or to The power outlet located in the rear can cause damage not covered change the date default setting from cargo area is powered at all times. by the vehicle warranty. The month/day/year to day/month/year: Remove the cover to access and power outlets are designed for 1. Press H and then the softkey replace when not in use. accessory power plugs only, such as cell phone charge cords. below the forward arrow label to Notice: Leaving electrical select the time 12H and 24H, equipment plugged in for an and the date MM/DD/YYYY extended period of time while the (month, day, and year) and DD/ vehicle is off will drain the MM/YYYY (day, month, and battery. Always unplug electrical year) display. equipment when not in use and 2. Press the softkey below the do not plug in equipment that desired option. exceeds the maximum 20 ampere rating. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (8,1)

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Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and function. Often gauges and warning lights work together to indicate a Indicators problem with the vehicle. Warning lights and gauges can When one of the warning lights signal that something is wrong comes on and stays on while before it becomes serious enough driving, or when one of the gauges to cause an expensive repair or shows there may be a problem, replacement. Paying attention to the check the section that explains what warning lights and gauges could to do. Follow this manual's advice. prevent injury. Waiting to do repairs can be costly Warning lights come on when there and even dangerous. could be a problem with a vehicle function. Some warning lights come on briefly when the engine is started to indicate they are working. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (9,1)

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Instrument Cluster

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Speedometer Cycle between the odometer and Fuel Gauge trip odometers A and B by pressing The speedometer shows the the reset button located in the lower vehicle's speed in either kilometers right area of the speedometer. Press per hour (km/h) or miles per the reset button to tell how many hour (mph). miles or kilometers have been recorded on either Trip A or Trip B Odometer since the trip odometer was last set The odometer shows how far the back to zero. vehicle has been driven, in either To reset each trip odometer to zero, kilometers or miles. press and hold the reset button. The This vehicle has a tamper-resistant reset button resets only the trip odometer. If the vehicle needs a odometer that is being displayed. Each trip odometer must be reset new odometer installed, the new Metric one is set to the mileage of the old individually. odometer. If this is not possible, it is set at zero and a label is put on the Tachometer driver door to show the old mileage The tachometer displays the engine reading. speed in revolutions per minute (rpm). Trip Odometer The trip odometer can record the number of miles, or kilometers, traveled for up to two trips.

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When the ignition is on, the fuel took a little more or less than gauge indicates how much fuel is half the tank's capacity to fill left in the tank. the tank. When the indicator nears empty, the . The gauge moves a little while low fuel light comes on. There is still turning a corner or speeding up. a little fuel left, but the fuel tank . The gauge takes a few seconds When the vehicle is started this light should be refilled soon. See Low to stabilize after the ignition is flashes and a chime may come on Fuel Warning Light on page 5‑21 for turned on, but it goes back to to remind the driver to fasten their more information. empty when the ignition is safety belt. Then the light stays on An arrow on the fuel gauge turned off. solid until the belt is buckled. This indicates the side of the vehicle the For fuel tank capacity, see cycle may continue several times if fuel door is on. Capacities and Specifications on the driver remains or becomes Here are four things that some page 12‑2. unbuckled while the vehicle is owners ask about. None of these moving. means the fuel gauge is not working Safety Belt Reminders If the driver safety belt is buckled, properly: Driver Safety Belt Reminder neither the light nor the chime . At the service station, the fuel comes on. pump shuts off before the gauge Light reads full. There is a driver safety belt Passenger Safety Belt reminder light on the instrument Reminder Light . It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up than the gauge cluster. There may be a passenger safety indicated. For example, the belt reminder light near the gauge may have indicated the passenger airbag status indicator. tank was half full, but it actually See Passenger Sensing System (United States) on page 3‑25. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (12,1)

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and/or chime, remove the object from the seat or buckle the { WARNING safety belt. If the airbag readiness light stays Airbag Readiness Light on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means This light shows if there is an the airbag system might not be For vehicles equipped with the electrical problem with the airbag working properly. The airbags in passenger safety belt warning light, system. The system check includes the vehicle might not inflate in a when the vehicle is started this light the airbag sensor(s), passenger flashes and a chime may come on crash, or they could even inflate sensing system, the pretensioners, without a crash. To help avoid to remind passengers to fasten their the airbag modules, the wiring, and safety belt. Then the light stays on injury, have the vehicle serviced the crash sensing and diagnostic right away. solid until the belt is buckled. This module. For more information on the cycle continues several times if the airbag system, see Airbag System passenger remains or becomes on page 3‑17. If there is a problem with the airbag unbuckled while the vehicle is system, a Driver Information Center moving. (DIC) message may also come on. If the passenger safety belt is See Airbag System Messages on buckled, neither the chime nor the page 5‑33. light comes on. The front passenger safety belt Passenger Airbag Status warning light and chime may turn on Indicator (United States) The airbag readiness light comes on if an object is put on the seat such The vehicle has the passenger for several seconds when the as a briefcase, handbag, grocery sensing system. See Passenger vehicle is started. If the light does bag, laptop, or other electronic Sensing System (United States) on not come on then, have it fixed device. To turn off the warning light page 3 25 for important safety immediately. ‑ Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (13,1)

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information. The instrument panel If the word OFF is lit on the airbag Charging System Light has a passenger airbag status status indicator, it means that the indicator. passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag. If, after several seconds, both status indicator lights remain on, or if there are no lights at all, there may be a problem with the lights or the The charging system light comes on passenger sensing system. See briefly when the ignition is turned When the vehicle is started, the your dealer for service. on, but the engine is not running, as passenger airbag status indicator a check to show the light is working. will light the words ON and OFF, for { WARNING The light turns off when the engine several seconds as a system check. is started. If it does not, have the If you are using remote start, If the airbag readiness light ever vehicle serviced by your dealer. if equipped, to start the vehicle from comes on and stays on, it means If the light stays on, or comes on a distance, you may not see the that something may be wrong while driving, there could be a system check. Then, after several with the airbag system. To help more seconds, the status indicator problem with the electrical charging avoid injury to yourself or others, system. Have it checked by your will light either the word ON or the have the vehicle serviced right word OFF, to let you know the dealer. Driving while this light is on away. See Airbag Readiness status of the right front passenger could drain the battery. Light on page 5 12 for more frontal airbag. ‑ information, including important If a short distance must be driven with the light on, be sure to turn off If the word ON is lit on the safety information. passenger airbag status indicator, it all accessories, such as the radio means that the right front passenger and air conditioner. frontal airbag is enabled (may inflate). Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (14,1)

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Malfunction Malfunctions often are indicated by costly repairs not covered by the the system before any problem is vehicle warranty. This could also Indicator Lamp apparent. Being aware of the light result in a failure to pass a A computer system called OBD II can prevent more serious damage required Emission Inspection/ (On-Board Diagnostics-Second to the vehicle. This system also Maintenance test. See Generation) monitors the operation assists the service technician in Accessories and Modifications on of the vehicle to ensure emissions correctly diagnosing any page 10‑2. are at acceptable levels, helping to malfunction. This light comes on during a maintain a clean environment. The Notice: If the vehicle is malfunction in one of two ways: malfunction indicator lamp comes continually driven with this light on when the vehicle is placed in Light Flashing: A misfire condition on, the emission controls might has been detected. A misfire ON/RUN, as a check to show it is not work as well, the vehicle fuel working. If it does not, have the increases vehicle emissions and economy might not be as good, could damage the emission control vehicle serviced by your dealer. See and the engine might not run as Ignition Positions on page 9‑14. system on the vehicle. Diagnosis smoothly. This could lead to and service might be required. costly repairs that might not be covered by the vehicle warranty. To prevent more serious damage to the vehicle: Notice: Modifications made to the engine, transmission, exhaust, . Reduce vehicle speed. intake, or fuel system of the . Avoid hard accelerations. vehicle or the replacement of the original tires with other than . Avoid steep uphill grades. If the malfunction indicator lamp those of the same Tire . If towing a trailer, reduce the comes on while the engine is Performance Criteria (TPC) can running, this indicates that the amount of cargo being hauled as affect the vehicle's emission soon as it is possible. OBD II system has detected a controls and can cause this light problem and diagnosis and service to come on. Modifications to might be required. these systems could lead to Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (15,1)

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If the light continues to flash, find a . Check that good quality fuel is Emissions Inspection and safe place to stop and park the used. Poor fuel quality causes Maintenance Programs vehicle. Turn the vehicle off, wait at the engine not to run as least 10 seconds, and restart the efficiently as designed and may Depending on where you live, your engine. If the light is still flashing, cause stalling after start-up, vehicle may be required to follow the previous steps and see stalling when the vehicle is participate in an emission control your dealer for service as soon as changed into gear, misfiring, system inspection and maintenance possible. hesitation on acceleration, program. For the inspection, the or stumbling on acceleration. emission system test equipment will Light On Steady: An emission These conditions might go away likely connect to the vehicle's Data control system malfunction has once the engine is warmed up. Link Connector (DLC). been detected on the vehicle. Diagnosis and service might be If one or more of these conditions required. occurs, change the fuel brand used. It may require at least one full tank The following may correct an of the proper fuel to turn the light off. emission control system malfunction: See Recommended Fuel on page 9‑35. . Check that the fuel cap is fully installed. See Filling the Tank on If none of the above have made the The DLC is under the instrument page 9‑37. The diagnostic light turn off, your dealer can check panel to the left of the steering system can determine if the fuel the vehicle. The dealer has the wheel. See your dealer if assistance cap has been left off or proper test equipment and is needed. improperly installed. A loose or diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical problems The vehicle may not pass missing fuel cap allows fuel to inspection if: evaporate into the atmosphere. that might have developed. A few driving trips with the cap . The malfunction indicator lamp is properly installed should turn the on with the engine running, or if light off. the light does not come on when Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (16,1)

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the ignition is turned to ON/RUN Service Vehicle Soon while the engine is off. See your dealer for assistance in verifying Light proper operation of the malfunction indicator lamp. . The OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics) system determines Metric English that critical emission control The brake indicator light should systems have not been come on briefly as the engine is completely diagnosed. The started. If it does not come on have vehicle would be considered not The service vehicle soon light the vehicle serviced by your dealer. ready for inspection. This can comes on if a condition exists that happen if the 12-volt battery has may require the vehicle to be taken When the ignition is on, the brake recently been replaced or run in for service. system warning light may also come down. The diagnostic system is If the light comes on, take the on when the parking brake is set. designed to evaluate critical vehicle to your dealer for service as The light stays on if the parking emission control systems during soon as possible. brake does not fully release. If it normal driving. This can take stays on after the parking brake is several days of routine driving. Brake System Warning fully released, there is a brake If this has been done and the Light problem. Have the brake system vehicle still does not pass the inspected immediately. inspection for lack of OBD II The vehicle brake system consists system readiness, your dealer of two hydraulic circuits. If one can prepare the vehicle for circuit is not working, the remaining inspection. circuit can still work to stop the vehicle. For normal braking performance, both circuits need to be working Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (17,1)

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Electric Parking Brake { WARNING Light The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on. Driving with the brake system The parking brake warning light warning light on can lead to a should come on briefly when ignition crash. If the light is still on after is placed in ON/RUN. If it does not the vehicle has been pulled off come on then, have it fixed so it will the road and carefully stopped, The parking brake status light be ready to warn if there is a have the vehicle towed for comes on when the brake is problem. service. applied. If the light continues flashing after the parking brake is If this light comes on, there is a released, or while driving, there is a problem with a system on the If the light comes on while driving, a problem with the EPB system. vehicle that is causing the EPB chime sounds. Pull off the road and A SERVICE PARKING BRAKE system to work at a reduced level. stop. The pedal might be harder to message may also display in the The vehicle can still be driven, but push or go closer to the floor. Driver Information Center (DIC). should be taken to a dealer as soon It might also take longer to stop. See Brake System Messages on as possible. See Parking Brake on If the light is still on, have the page 5‑28 for more information. page 9‑25. vehicle towed for service. See Towing the Vehicle on page 10‑69. If the light does not come on, or remains flashing, see your dealer. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (18,1)

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Antilock Brake System If the ABS warning light remains on For vehicles with the after resetting the system or comes All-Wheel-Drive light, it comes on (ABS) Warning Light on again while driving, the vehicle briefly when the ignition is turned to needs service. If the ABS warning ON/RUN. light is on, but the regular brake If it does not, have the vehicle system warning light is not on, the serviced by your dealer. If the antilock brakes are not working system is working normally, the properly, but the regular brakes are indicator light then goes off. still functioning. Have the vehicle serviced right away. If both brake This light comes on when there is a This light should come on briefly lights are on, the vehicle does not malfunction in the All-Wheel-Drive when the vehicle is in ON/RUN. If it have antilock brakes, and there is a (AWD) system. does not come on, have the vehicle problem with the regular brakes as This light flashes when the AWD serviced by your dealer. well. Have the vehicle towed for system is temporarily disabled. If the ABS warning light stays on service. See Towing the Vehicle on page 10‑69. For more information see All-Wheel longer than a few seconds after the Drive on page 9‑24. vehicle is in ON/RUN, or comes on and stays on while driving, try All-Wheel-Drive Light This light comes on when the resetting the system. To reset the compact spare tire is installed. See system: Compact Spare Tire on page 10‑64 for more information. 1. While driving, pull over when it is safe to do so. 2. Place the vehicle in P (Park). 3. Turn the vehicle off. 4. Restart the vehicle. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (19,1)

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Power Steering Warning StabiliTrak® Indicator Traction Control System Light Light (TCS) Warning Light

This light comes on briefly when the The StabiliTrak light comes on This light comes on briefly as the ignition is turned to ON/RUN as a briefly as the engine is started. If it engine is started. If it does not come check to show it is working. does not come on, have the vehicle on, have the vehicle serviced by If it does not come on have the serviced by your dealer. your dealer. vehicle serviced by your dealer. This light flashes while the It also comes on when the Traction If this light stays on, or comes on StabiliTrak system or the Traction Control System (TCS) has been while driving, the system may not be Control System (TCS) is working. turned off. See Traction Control The light comes on when there is a System (TCS) on page 9‑27 and working. If this happens, see your ® dealer for service. problem with the StabiliTrak system. StabiliTrak System on page 9‑28 See Traction Control System (TCS) for more information. on page 9‑27 and StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑28 for more information. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (20,1)

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Engine Coolant Tire Pressure Light When the Light Flashes First and Temperature Warning Then Is On Steady Light If the light flashes for about a minute and then stays on, there may be a The engine coolant temperature problem with the TPMS. If the light should come on briefly as the problem is not corrected, the light engine is started. If it does not come will come on at every ignition cycle. on have the vehicle serviced by See Tire Pressure Monitor your dealer. For vehicles with the Tire Pressure Operation on page 10‑46. Monitor System (TPMS), this light comes on briefly when the engine is Fuel Economy Light started. It provides information about tire pressures and the TPMS. When the Light Is On Steady This indicates that one or more of Notice: The engine coolant the tires are significantly temperature warning light underinflated. indicates that the vehicle has For vehicles with the fuel economy overheated. Driving with this light A Driver Information Center (DIC) mode, this light comes on when the on can damage the engine and it tire pressure message may also eco (economy) button, located on may not be covered by the display. See Tire Messages on the center console near the shift vehicle warranty. See Engine page 5‑34. Stop as soon as possible, and inflate the tires to the lever, is pressed. Press the button Overheating on page 10‑18. pressure value shown on the Tire again to turn off the light and exit If this light comes on and stays on, and Loading Information label. See the fuel economy mode. the engine has overheated. Pull Tire Pressure on page 10‑43. See Fuel Economy Mode on over and see Engine Overheating page 9‑23 for more information. on page 10‑18 for more information. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (21,1)

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Low Fuel Warning Light indicator light turns off. If it does not Reduced Engine Power come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. Light If the light stays on and the engine does not start, there could be a problem with the theft-deterrent system. This light is also used to indicate the The low fuel warning light comes on status of the anti-theft alarm system briefly when the vehicle is started. when the ignition is turned off. The The reduced engine power light This light also comes on when the light will flash rapidly if the alarm should come on briefly as the fuel level is low. When fuel is added, system is arming and one or more engine is started. If it does not come the light should go off. If it does not, of the monitored entry points is not on, have the vehicle serviced by have the vehicle serviced. closed. The light will stay on if the your dealer. alarm is arming and all entry points are closed. This light, along with the malfunction Security Light indicator lamp, displays when a For information regarding this light noticeable reduction in the vehicle's and the vehicle's security system, performance occurs. Stop the see Vehicle Alarm System on vehicle and turn off the ignition. Wait page 2‑9. 10 seconds and restart the vehicle. This might correct the condition. The vehicle can be driven at a reduced speed when the reduced The security light should come on engine power light is on but briefly as the engine is started. If the acceleration and speed might be system is working normally, the reduced. The performance could be reduced until the next time the Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (22,1)

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vehicle is driven. If this light stays The fog lamp light comes on when Cruise Control Light on, see your dealer as soon as the fog lamps are in use. possible for diagnosis and repair. The light goes out when the fog lamps are turned off. See Fog High-Beam On Light Lamps on page 6‑4 for more information. Low Washer Fluid Warning Light The cruise control light comes on whenever the cruise control is set. The light goes out when the cruise control is turned off. See Cruise The high-beam on light comes on Control on page 9 29 for more when the high-beam headlamps are ‑ information. in use. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam Door Ajar Light Changer on page 6‑2 for more The low washer fluid warning light information. comes on when the windshield washer fluid is low. See Washer Front Fog Lamp Light Fluid on page 10‑20 for more information.

This light comes on when a door is open or not securely latched. Before driving, check that all doors are properly closed. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (23,1)

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Gate Ajar Light Information Displays vehicle serviced by your dealer. If an abnormal temperature reading is displayed for an extended period Driver Information of time, consult your dealer. Under Center (DIC) certain circumstances, especially when the engine is idling, a delay in The vehicle has a Driver Information updating the temperature display is Center (DIC). normal. All information appears in the DIC See Compass on page 5 4 and If the gate ajar light comes on, the display in the instrument cluster. ‑ liftgate is not completely closed. Automatic Transmission on Driving with the liftgate open can The DIC comes on when the ignition page 9‑20. is on. After a short delay, the DIC cause carbon monoxide (CO) to The DIC has different displays displays the information that was enter the vehicle. which can be accessed by pressing last displayed before the engine the DIC buttons on the instrument See Engine Exhaust on page 9‑19 was turned off. for more information. panel, below the exterior lamps The DIC displays trip, fuel, and control. vehicle system information, and warning messages if a system DIC Buttons problem is detected. The DIC also displays the compass direction, outside air temperature, and shift position indicator at the top of the DIC display. If there is a problem with the system that controls the temperature display, the numbers will be replaced with dashes. If this occurs, have the Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (24,1)

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The buttons are the trip/fuel, vehicle U (Customization): Press this Trip Odometer information, customization, and set/ button to customize the feature Press 3 until TRIP A or TRIP B reset buttons. The button functions settings on the vehicle. See Vehicle displays. This display shows the are detailed in the following pages. Personalization on page 5 36 for ‑ current distance traveled in either more information. 3 (Trip/Fuel): Press this button kilometers (km) or miles (mi) since to display the odometer, trip V (Set/Reset): Press this button to the last reset for the trip odometer. odometer, fuel range, average set or reset certain functions and to Pressing the trip odometer reset economy, fuel used, and elapsed turn off or acknowledge messages stem will also display the trip time. Some vehicles also display on the DIC. odometer. instantaneous economy. The compass and outside temperature Trip/Fuel Menu Items Each trip odometer can be reset to V will also be shown in the display. 3 (Trip/Fuel): Press this button zero separately by pressing while The temperature will be shown to scroll through the following menu the trip odometer is displayed. You in °C or °F depending on the units items: can also reset the trip odometer selected. while it is displayed by pressing and Odometer T (Vehicle Information): Press holding the trip odometer reset stem. this button to display the oil life, rear Press 3 until ODOMETER park assist, units, tire pressure displays. This display shows the Fuel Range readings and tire pressure sensor distance the vehicle has been 3 learning for vehicles with the Tire driven in either kilometers (km) or Press until RANGE displays. Pressure Monitor System (TPMS), miles (mi). Pressing the trip This display shows the approximate compass zone setting, compass odometer reset stem will also number of remaining kilometers (km) recalibration on vehicles with this display the odometer. or miles (mi) the vehicle can be feature, coolant temperature, and driven without refueling. This display battery voltage. To switch between metric and will show LOW if the fuel level English measurements, see “Units” is low. later in this section. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (25,1)

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The fuel range estimate is based on Average Fuel Economy Elapsed Time an average of the vehicle's fuel 3 3 economy over recent driving history Press until AVERAGE FUEL Press until ELAPSED TIME and the amount of fuel remaining in ECONOMY displays. This display displays. This display can be used the fuel tank. This estimate will shows the approximate average as a timer. change if driving conditions change. liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) To start the timer, press the set/ For example, if driving in traffic and or kilometers per liter (km/L) or reset button while ELAPSED TIME making frequent stops, this display miles per gallon (mpg). This number is displayed. The display will show may read one number, but if the is calculated based on the number the amount of time that has passed vehicle is driven on a freeway, the of L/100 km (km/L) (mpg) recorded since the timer was last reset, not number may change even though since the last time this menu item including time the ignition is off. the same amount of fuel is in the was reset. To reset the AVERAGE Time will continue to be counted as fuel tank. This is because different FUEL ECONOMY, press and long as the ignition is on, even if driving conditions produce different hold V. The display will show zero. another display is being shown on fuel economies. Generally, freeway Fuel Used the DIC. The timer will record up to driving produces better fuel 99 hours, 59 minutes and economy than city driving. Fuel Press 3 until FUEL USED 59 seconds (99:59:59) after which range cannot be reset. displays. This display shows the the display will return to zero. number of liters (L) or gallons (gal) If the vehicle is low on fuel, the To stop the timer, press V briefly FUEL LEVEL LOW message will be of fuel used since the last reset of while ELAPSED TIME is displayed. displayed. See “FUEL LEVEL LOW” this menu item. To reset the fuel under Fuel System Messages on used information, press and hold V To reset the timer to zero, press and page 5‑31. while FUEL USED is displayed. hold V while ELAPSED TIME is displayed. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (26,1)

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Instantaneous Fuel Economy remaining useful life. If you see is shown. When the system is reset, If the vehicle has this display, 99% OIL LIFE REMAINING on the the display will show 100% OIL LIFE 3 display, that means 99% of the REMAINING. press until INSTANT FUEL current oil life remains. The engine ECONOMY displays. This display oil life system will alert you to Park Assist shows the current fuel economy at a change the oil on a schedule If the vehicle has the Ultrasonic particular moment and will change consistent with the driving Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, frequently as driving conditions conditions. press T until PARK ASSIST change. This display shows the instantaneous fuel economy in liters When the remaining oil life is low, displays. This display allows the per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) or the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON system to be turned on or off. Once miles per gallon (mpg). Unlike message will appear on the display. in this display, press V to select average fuel economy, this display See “CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON” between ON or OFF. The URPA cannot be reset. under Engine Oil Messages on system automatically turns back on page 5‑30. You should change the after each vehicle start. When the Blank Display oil as soon as you can. See Engine URPA system is turned off and the This display shows no information. Oil on page 10‑8. In addition to the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park), the engine oil life system monitoring the DIC will display the PARK ASSIST Vehicle Information Menu oil life, additional maintenance is OFF message as a reminder that Items recommended in the Maintenance the system has been turned off. See Schedule in this manual. See T (Vehicle Information): Press Object Detection System Messages Maintenance Schedule on this button to scroll through the on page 5‑32 and Ultrasonic page 11 3 for more information. following menu items: ‑ Parking Assist on page 9‑31 for Whenever the oil is changed, the Oil more information. Oil Life Life System will need to be reset. To reset the system through the DIC, Units Press T until OIL LIFE press and hold V while this display T REMAINING displays. This display Press until UNITS displays. This shows an estimate of the oil's display allows you to select between metric or English units of Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (27,1)

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measurement. Once in this display, Tire Pressure For information on relearning tire press V to select between METRIC If the vehicle has the Tire Pressure positions see “TPMS Sensor or ENGLISH units. All of the vehicle Monitor System (TPMS), the Matching Process” under Tire information will then be displayed in pressure for each tire can be viewed Pressure Monitor Operation on the unit of measurement selected. in the DIC. The tire pressure will be page 10‑46. Coolant Temperature shown in either kilopascals (kPa) or Compass Zone Setting pounds per square inch (psi). Press This display allows for setting the Press T until the coolant T until the DIC displays FRONT compass zone. See Compass on temperature is displayed. The TIRES kPa (PSI) LEFT ## page 5‑4 for more information. temperature will be shown in °C RIGHT ##. Press T again until the or °F depending on the units DIC displays REAR TIRES kPa Compass Recalibration selected. (PSI) LEFT ## RIGHT ##. This display allows for calibrating If the coolant temperature display If a low or high tire pressure the compass. See Compass on shows dashes instead of a value, condition is detected by the system page 5‑4 for more information. there may be a problem with the while driving, a message advising Blank Display vehicle. If this happens often, see you to check the pressure in a your dealer for service. specific tire will appear in the This display shows no information. Battery Voltage display. See Tire Pressure on page 10‑43 and Tire Messages on Press T until the battery voltage is page 5‑34 for more information. displayed. If the tire pressure display shows If the battery voltage display shows dashes instead of a value, there dashes instead of a value, there may be a problem with the vehicle. may be a problem with the vehicle. If this consistently occurs, see your If this happens often, see your dealer for service. dealer for service. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (28,1)

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Vehicle Messages You will find the possible messages RELEASE PARK BRAKE that can be displayed and some SWITCH Messages are displayed on the DIC information about them grouped by to notify the driver that the status of subject in the following information. For vehicles with the Electric the vehicle has changed and that Parking Brake, this message some action may be needed by the Brake System Messages displays if the Park Brake switch is driver to correct the condition. pulled while the vehicle is moving. Multiple messages may appear one PARK BRAKE RELEASED See Parking Brake on page 9‑25 for more information. after another. For vehicles with the Electric Some messages may not require Parking Brake, this message SERVICE BRAKE SYSTEM immediate action, but you can press displays when the parking brake This message displays along with any of the DIC buttons, or the trip has been released from the set the brake system warning light if odometer reset stem on the position. See Parking Brake on there is a problem with the brake instrument cluster, to acknowledge page 9‑25 for more information. system or when the brake fluid level that you received the messages and is low. See Brake System Warning to clear them from the display. PARK BRAKE SET Light on page 5‑16. Have the brake Some messages cannot be cleared For vehicles with the Electric system serviced by your dealer as from the DIC display because they Parking Brake, this message soon as possible. are more urgent. These messages displays when the parking brake require action before they can be has been applied to the set position. SERVICE PARKING BRAKE cleared. Take any messages that See Parking Brake on page 9‑25 for For vehicles with the Electric appear on the display seriously and more information. Parking Brake, this message remember that clearing the displays if a problem is detected messages will only make the with the electric parking brake messages disappear, not correct the system. See Parking Brake on problem. page 9‑25 for more information. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (29,1)

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STEP ON BRAKE TO Cruise Control Messages This message continues to display RELEASE PARK BRAKE for two seconds if it has not been CRUISE SET TO XXX acknowledged when the engine is For vehicles with the Electric This message will display when the turned off. The message comes Parking Brake, this message back on for two seconds if it has displays if you try to release the cruise control is set and it will show the speed it was set to. See Cruise been acknowledged, but the parking brake without first pressing condition still exists when the the brake pedal. See Parking Brake Control on page 9‑29 for more information. engine is turned off. If the condition on page 9‑25 for more information. still exists, the message reappears when the engine is turned on. Compass Messages Door Ajar Messages LIFTGATE OPEN CALIBRATING COMPASS: DRIVER DOOR OPEN TURN IN CIRCLES This message will display when the This message will display when the liftgate is not closed properly. Close This message displays when driver door is not closed properly. the liftgate completely. calibrating the compass. Drive the Close the door completely. PASSENGER DOOR OPEN vehicle in circles at less than HOOD OPEN 8 km/h (5 mph) to complete the This message will display when the calibration. See Compass on If the vehicle has the remote start passenger doors are not closed page 5‑4. feature, this message displays properly. Close the door completely. along with a chime when the hood is COMPASS CALIBRATION not closed properly. Make sure that COMPLETE the hood is closed completely. See This message displays when the Hood on page 10‑3. This message compass calibration is complete. displays while the ignition is in ON/ RUN. Press any of the DIC buttons See Compass on page 5‑4. to acknowledge this message and to clear it from the screen. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (30,1)

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Engine Cooling System idling speed. See Engine Engine Oil Messages Overheating on page 10‑18 for Messages more information. CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOW ENGINE HOT A/C (Air This message displays when the This message displays when Conditioning) OFF engine coolant temperature is too service is urgently required. This This message displays when the hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to indicates that the oil life remaining is engine coolant becomes hotter than idle until it cools down. less than one percent and the oil the normal operating temperature. cannot work correctly to avoid ENGINE OVERHEATED STOP engine wear or damage. See your To avoid added strain on a hot ENGINE engine, the air conditioning dealer. See Engine Oil on page 10‑8 compressor is automatically turned Notice: If you drive the vehicle and Maintenance Schedule on off. When the coolant temperature while the engine is overheating, page 11‑3. returns to normal, the A/C operation severe engine damage may Acknowledging this message will automatically resumes. You can occur. If an overheat warning not reset the OIL LIFE REMAINING continue to drive the vehicle. appears on the instrument cluster display. That must be done at the and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as OIL LIFE screen. See “Oil Life” ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE soon as possible. Do not increase under Driver Information Center ENGINE the engine speed above normal (DIC) on page 5‑23 and Engine Oil Notice: If you drive the vehicle idling speed. See Engine Life System on page 10‑10. Overheating on page 10‑18 for while the engine is overheating, CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON severe engine damage may more information. occur. If an overheat warning This message displays along with a This message displays when oil life appears on the instrument cluster continuous chime when the engine remaining is between one and and/or DIC, stop the vehicle as has overheated. Stop and turn the five percent and service is required soon as possible. Do not increase engine off immediately to avoid for the vehicle. See your dealer. See the engine speed above normal severe engine damage. See Engine Engine Oil on page 10‑8 and Overheating on page 10‑18. Maintenance Schedule on page 11‑3. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (31,1)

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Acknowledging this message will until the cause of the low oil maximum acceleration and speed not reset the OIL LIFE REMAINING pressure is corrected. See Engine may be reduced. Anytime this display. That must be done at the Oil on page 10‑8 for more message stays on, the vehicle OIL LIFE screen. See “Oil Life” information. should be taken to your dealer for under Driver Information Center This message displays when the service as soon as possible. (DIC) on page 5‑23 and Engine Oil vehicle's engine oil pressure is low. Life System on page 10‑10. Fuel System Messages Stop the vehicle immediately, as ENGINE OIL LOW — ADD OIL engine damage can result from FUEL LEVEL LOW driving a vehicle with low oil On some vehicles, this message This message displays when the pressure. Have the vehicle serviced displays when the engine oil level vehicle is low on fuel. Refill the fuel by your dealer as soon as possible may be too low. Check the oil level tank as soon as possible. See Fuel when this message is displayed. before filling to the recommended Gauge on page 5‑10 and Filling the level. If the oil is not low and this Tank on page 9‑37 for more message remains on, take the Engine Power Messages information. vehicle to your dealer for service. ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED See Engine Oil on page 10‑8. TIGHTEN GAS CAP This message displays when the This message may display along OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP vehicle's engine power is reduced. ENGINE with the malfunction indicator lamp Reduced engine power can affect on the instrument cluster if the Notice: If you drive the vehicle the vehicle's ability to accelerate. vehicle's fuel cap is not tightened while the engine oil pressure is If this message is on, but there is no properly. See Malfunction Indicator low, severe engine damage may reduction in performance, proceed Lamp on page 5‑14. Reinstall the occur. If a low oil pressure to your destination. The fuel cap fully. See Filling the Tank warning appears on the performance may be reduced the on page 9‑37. The diagnostic instrument cluster and/or DIC, next time the vehicle is driven. The system can determine if the fuel cap stop the vehicle as soon as vehicle may be driven at a reduced has been left off or improperly possible. Do not drive the vehicle speed while this message is on, but installed. A loose or missing fuel Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (32,1)

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cap allows fuel to evaporate into the AUTOMATIC LIGHT and clear it from the DIC display. atmosphere. A few driving trips with CONTROL OFF For more information see Ultrasonic the cap properly installed should Parking Assist on page 9‑31. turn this light and message off. This message displays when the automatic headlamp system has SERVICE PARK ASSIST been turned off. Key and Lock Messages This message displays if there is a problem with the Ultrasonic Rear REPLACE REMOTE KEY FOB Object Detection System Parking Assist (URPA) system. Do BATTERY Messages not use this system to help you This message displays if a Remote park. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist PARK ASST (Assist) on page 9‑31 for more information. Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter BLOCKED SEE OWNERS battery is low. The battery needs to See your dealer for service. be replaced in the transmitter. See MANUAL “Battery Replacement” under This message displays if there is Ride Control System Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) something interfering with the park Messages System Operation on page 2‑2. assist system. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on page 9‑31 for SERVICE STABILITRAK Lamp Messages more information. This message displays if there is a ® PARK ASSIST OFF problem with the StabiliTrak AUTOMATIC LIGHT system. A warning light also CONTROL ON After the vehicle has been started, appears on the instrument cluster. This message displays when the this message displays to remind the See StabiliTrak® Indicator Light on automatic headlamp system is driver that the URPA system has page 5‑19. See StabiliTrak® System activated by turning the exterior been turned off. Press the set/reset on page 9‑28 for more information. lamps control to AUTO. button or the trip odometer reset stem to acknowledge this message If this message turns on while you are driving, pull off the road as soon as possible and stop carefully. Try Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (33,1)

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resetting the system by turning the stability enhancement system, you Any of the following conditions may ignition off and then back on. If this should normally leave StabiliTrak cause the TCS to turn off: message still stays on or turns back on. However, you should turn . The TCS is turned off by on again while you are driving, the StabiliTrak off if the vehicle gets pressing the TCS/StabiliTrak vehicle needs service. Have the stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow button. See StabiliTrak® System system inspected by your dealer as and you want to rock the vehicle to on page 9‑28 for more soon as possible. attempt to free it, or if you are information. driving in extreme off-road SERVICE TRACTION conditions and require more wheel . The battery is low. CONTROL spin. See If the Vehicle Is Stuck on . There is a TCS failure. See your This message displays when the page 9‑9. To turn the StabiliTrak ® dealer for service. Traction Control System (TCS) is system on or off, see StabiliTrak not functioning properly. A warning System on page 9‑28. TRACTION CONTROL ON light also appears on the instrument TRACTION CONTROL OFF This message displays when the cluster. See Traction Control System Traction Control System (TCS) turns (TCS) Warning Light on page 5‑19 This message displays when the on. See StabiliTrak® System on and Traction Control System (TCS) Traction Control System (TCS) turns page 9‑28 for more information. on page 9‑27 for more information. off. See Traction Control System Have the TCS serviced by your (TCS) on page 9‑27 for more Airbag System Messages dealer as soon as possible. information. SERVICE AIR BAG STABILITRAK OFF This message only displays while the ignition is in ON/RUN and This message displays when there If the vehicle has StabiliTrak, this disappears after 10 seconds, unless is a problem with the airbag system. message displays when you turn off it is acknowledged or an urgent Have the vehicle serviced by your the StabiliTrak, or when the stability warning appears. dealer immediately. See Airbag control has been automatically Readiness Light on page 5‑12 for disabled. To limit wheel spin and more information. realize the full benefits of the Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (34,1)

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Service Vehicle Messages pressure message at a time. To Light on page 5‑20. Several read the other messages that may conditions may cause this message SERVICE A/C (Air have been sent at the same time, to appear. See Tire Pressure Conditioning) SYSTEM press the set/reset button. If a tire Monitor Operation on page 10‑46 for pressure message appears on the more information. If the warning This message displays when there DIC, stop as soon as you can. Have comes on and stays on, there may is a problem detected in the air the tire pressures checked and set be a problem with the TPMS. See conditioning system. Have the to those shown on the Tire and your dealer. vehicle serviced by your dealer. Loading Information label. See Tires TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE SERVICE VEHICLE SOON on page 10‑36, Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑10, and Tire Pressure on On vehicles with the Tire Pressure This message displays when a page 10‑43. The DIC also shows Monitor System (TPMS), this non-emissions-related malfunction the tire pressure values. See Driver message displays when the TPMS occurs. Have the vehicle serviced Information Center (DIC) on is re-learning the tire positions on by your dealer as soon as possible. page 5‑23. If the tire pressure is low, the vehicle. The tire positions must the low tire pressure warning light be re-learned after rotating the tires Tire Messages comes on. See Tire Pressure Light or after replacing a tire or sensor. CHECK TIRE PRESSURE on page 5‑20. See Tire Rotation on page 10‑49, Tire Pressure Monitor System on SERVICE TIRE MONITORING On vehicles with the Tire Pressure page 10‑45, and Tire Pressure on Monitor System (TPMS), this SYSTEM page 10‑43 for more information. message displays when the On vehicles with the Tire Pressure pressure in one or more of the Monitor System (TPMS), this vehicle's tires needs to be checked. message displays if a part on the This message also displays LEFT TPMS is not working properly. The FRONT, RIGHT FRONT, LEFT tire pressure light also flashes and REAR, or RIGHT REAR to indicate then remains on during the same which tire needs to be checked. You ignition cycle. See Tire Pressure can receive more than one tire Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (35,1)

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Transmission Messages TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE Vehicle Reminder ENGINE CHANGE TRANSMISSION Messages FLUID Notice: Do not drive the vehicle while the transmission fluid is ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE Notice: Use of the incorrect overheating and the transmission WITH CARE automatic transmission fluid may temperature warning is displayed This message displays when the damage the vehicle, and the on the instrument cluster and/or outside air temperature is cold damages may not be covered by DIC, or the transmission can be enough to create icy road the vehicle warranty. Always use damaged. This could lead to conditions. Adjust your driving the automatic transmission fluid costly repairs that would not be accordingly. listed in Recommended Fluids covered by the warranty. and Lubricants on page 11 12. TURN SIGNAL ON ‑ This message displays along with a This message displays when the life chime if the transmission fluid in the This message displays and a chime of the transmission fluid has expired vehicle gets hot. Driving with the sounds as a reminder to turn off the and it should be changed. See transmission fluid temperature high turn signal if you drive the vehicle Maintenance Schedule on can cause damage to the vehicle. for more than about 1.2 km page 11‑3 and Recommended Stop the vehicle and let it idle to (0.75 mile) with a turn signal on. Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑12 allow the transmission to cool. This See Turn and Lane-Change Signals for the proper fluid and change message clears and the chime on page 6‑3 for more information. intervals. stops when the fluid temperature SERVICE TRANSMISSION reaches a safe level. This message displays when there is a problem with the transmission. See your dealer for service. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (36,1)

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Vehicle Entering the Feature DISPLAY LANGUAGE Personalization Settings Menu This feature allows you to select the 1. Turn the ignition on and place language in which the DIC The vehicle may have customization the vehicle in P (Park). messages will appear. capabilities that allow you to U V program certain features to one To avoid excessive drain on the Press until the PRESS TO preferred setting. Customization battery, it is recommended that SET DISPLAY LANGUAGE screen the headlamps are turned off. appears on the DIC display. Press features can only be programmed to V one setting on the vehicle and U once to access the settings for 2. Press to scroll through the U cannot be programmed to a available customizable options. this feature. Then press to scroll preferred setting for two different through the following settings: drivers. Feature Settings Menu Items ENGLISH (default): All messages All of the customization options may The following are customization will appear in English. not be available on the vehicle. Only features that allow you to program FRANCAIS: All messages will the options available will be settings to the vehicle: appear in French. displayed on the DIC. DISPLAY IN ENGLISH ESPANOL: All messages will The default settings for the This feature will only display if a appear in Spanish. customization features were set language other than English has when the vehicle left the factory, but PORTUGUESE: All messages will been set. This feature allows you to may have been changed from their appear in Portuguese. change the language in which the default state since then. DIC messages appear to English. NO CHANGE: No change will be The customization preferences are made to this feature. The current automatically recalled. Press U until the PRESS V TO setting will remain. DISPLAY IN ENGLISH screen V To change customization appears on the DIC display. Press To select a setting, press while preferences, use the following V once to display all DIC messages the desired setting is displayed on procedure. in English. the DIC. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (37,1)

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AUTO DOOR LOCK AUTO DOOR UNLOCK ALL DOORS AT KEY OUT: All of This feature allows you to select This feature allows you to select the doors will unlock when the key when the vehicle's doors will whether or not to turn off the is taken out of the ignition. automatically lock. See Automatic automatic door unlocking feature. ALL DOORS IN PARK (default): Door Locks on page 2‑6. It also allows you to select which All of the doors will unlock when the U V doors and when the doors will vehicle is shifted into P (Park). Press until PRESS TO SET automatically unlock. See Automatic AUTO DOOR LOCK appears on the NO CHANGE: No change will be Door Locks on page 2‑6. made to this feature. The current DIC display. Press V once to U V setting will remain. access the settings for this feature. Press until PRESS TO SET U AUTO DOOR UNLOCK appears on V Then press to scroll through the V To select a setting, press while following settings: the DIC display. Press once to the desired setting is displayed on access the settings for this feature. the DIC. SHIFT OUT OF PARK (default): Then press U to scroll through the The doors will automatically lock REMOTE DOOR LOCK following settings: when the vehicle is shifted out of This feature allows you to select the P (Park). OFF: None of the doors will type of feedback you will receive AT VEHICLE SPEED: The doors automatically unlock. when locking the vehicle with the will automatically lock when the DRIVER DOOR AT KEY OUT: Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) vehicle speed is above 13 km/h Only the driver door will unlock transmitter. You will not receive (8 mph) for three seconds. when the key is taken out of the feedback when locking the vehicle with the RKE transmitter if the doors NO CHANGE: No change will be ignition. are open. See Remote Keyless made to this feature. The current DRIVER DOOR IN PARK: Only the Entry (RKE) System Operation on setting will remain. driver door will unlock when the page 2 2. vehicle is shifted into P (Park). ‑ To select a setting, press V while the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (38,1)

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Press U until PRESS V TO SET VERIFICATION NO CHANGE: No Then press U to scroll through the REMOTE DOOR LOCK appears on change will be made to this feature. following settings: The current setting will remain. the DIC display. Press V once to VERIF LIGHTS OFF: The exterior access the settings for this feature. To select a setting, press V while lamps will not flash when you press Then press U to scroll through the the desired setting is displayed on K on the RKE transmitter. following settings: the DIC. VERIF LIGHTS ON (default): The VERIFICATION OFF: There will be REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK exterior lamps will flash when you K no feedback when you press Q on This feature allows you to select the press on the RKE transmitter. the RKE transmitter. type of feedback you will receive VERIF NO CHANGE: No change VERIFICATION LIGHTS ONLY: when unlocking the vehicle with the will be made to this feature. The The exterior lamps will flash when Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) current setting will remain. transmitter. You will not receive you press Q on the RKE transmitter. feedback when unlocking the To select a setting, press V while VERIFICATION HORN ONLY: The vehicle with the RKE transmitter if the desired setting is displayed on horn will sound on the second press the doors are open. See Remote the DIC. Keyless Entry (RKE) System of Q on the RKE transmitter. DELAY DOOR LOCK Operation on page 2‑2. VERIFICATION HORN & LIGHTS This feature allows you to select (default): The exterior lamps will Press U until PRESS V TO SET whether or not the locking of the flash when you press Q on the RKE REMOTE DOOR UNLOCK appears vehicle's doors will be delayed. transmitter, and the horn will sound on the DIC display. Press V once to When locking the doors with the when is pressed again within access the settings for this feature. power door lock switch and a door Q is open, this feature will delay five seconds of the previous locking the doors until five seconds command. after the last door is closed. You will hear three chimes to signal that the delayed locking feature is in use. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (39,1)

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The key must be out of the ignition EXIT LIGHTING To select a setting, press V while for this feature to work. You can This feature allows you to select the the desired setting is displayed on temporarily override delayed locking amount of time you want the the DIC. by pressing the power door lock exterior lamps to remain on when it APPROACH LIGHTING switch twice or the lock button on is dark enough outside. This the RKE transmitter twice. See happens after the key is turned from This feature allows you to select Delayed Locking on page 2‑6. ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF. whether or not to have the exterior U V lamps turn on briefly during low light Press until PRESS TO SET Press U until PRESS V TO SET DELAY DOOR LOCK appears on periods after unlocking the vehicle V EXIT LIGHTING appears on the DIC using the Remote Keyless Entry the DIC display. Press once to display. Press V once to access the (RKE) transmitter. access the settings for this feature. settings for this feature. Then press Press U until PRESS V TO SET Then press U to scroll through the U to scroll through the following following settings: settings: APPROACH LIGHTING appears on the DIC display. Press V once to OFF: There will be no delayed OFF: The exterior lamps will not access the settings for this feature. locking of the vehicle's doors. turn on. Then press U to scroll through the ON (default): The doors will not 10 SECONDS (default): The following settings: lock until five seconds after the last exterior lamps will stay on for door is closed. 10 seconds. OFF: The exterior lamps will not turn on when you unlock the vehicle NO CHANGE: No change will be 30 SECONDS: The exterior lamps with the RKE transmitter. made to this feature. The current will stay on for 30 seconds. setting will remain. ON (default): If it is dark enough 2 MINUTES: The exterior lamps will outside, the exterior lamps will turn To select a setting, press V while stay on for two minutes. on briefly when you unlock the the desired setting is displayed on NO CHANGE: No change will be vehicle with the RKE transmitter. the DIC. made to this feature. The current setting will remain. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (40,1)

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The lamps will remain on for LOUD: The chime volume will be Press U until PRESS V TO SET 20 seconds or until Q on the RKE set to a loud level. REMOTE START appears on the transmitter is pressed, or the vehicle NO CHANGE: No change will be DIC display. Press V once to is no longer off. See Remote made to this feature. The current access the settings for this feature. Keyless Entry (RKE) System setting will remain. Then press U to scroll through the Operation on page 2‑2. There is no default for chime following settings: NO CHANGE: No change will be volume. The volume will stay at the OFF: The remote start feature will made to this feature. The current last known setting. be disabled. setting will remain. V V To select a setting, press while ON (default): The remote start To select a setting, press while the desired setting is displayed on feature will be enabled. the desired setting is displayed on the DIC. the DIC. NO CHANGE: No change will be REMOTE START made to this feature. The current CHIME VOLUME If the vehicle has this feature, it setting will remain. This feature allows you to select the allows you to turn the remote start To select a setting, press V while volume level of the chime. off or on. The remote start feature the desired setting is displayed on allows you to start the engine from Press U until PRESS V TO SET the DIC. outside of the vehicle using the CHIME VOLUME appears on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) FACTORY SETTINGS DIC display. Press V once to transmitter. See Remote Vehicle This feature allows you to set all of access the settings for this feature. Start on page 2‑4. the customization features back to Then press U to scroll through the their factory default settings. following settings: NORMAL: The chime volume will be set to a normal level. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (41,1)

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Press U until PRESS V TO If you do not exit, pressing U again Universal Remote RESTORE DEFAULTS appears on will return you to the beginning of System the DIC display. Press V once to the feature settings menu. access the settings for this feature. Exiting the Feature See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13 20 for information Then press U to scroll through the Settings Menu ‑ following settings: regarding Part 15 of the Federal The feature settings menu will be Communications Commission (FCC) RESTORE (default): The exited when any of the following rules and Industry Canada customization features will be set to occurs: Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. their factory default settings. . The vehicle is no longer in NO CHANGE: The customization ON/RUN. Universal Remote System features will not be set to their Programming factory default settings. . The 3 or T DIC buttons are pressed. To select a setting, press V while . the desired setting is displayed on The end of the feature settings the DIC. menu is reached and exited. . A 40-second time period has EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS elapsed with no selection made. This feature allows you to exit the feature settings menu. If the vehicle has this feature, you will see these buttons with one Press U until PRESS V TO EXIT indicator light next to them in the FEATURE SETTINGS appears in overhead console. the DIC display. Press V once to exit the menu. This system provides a way to replace up to three remote control transmitters used to activate Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (42,1)

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devices such as garage door When programming a garage door, To program up to three devices: openers, security systems, and park outside of the garage. Park 1. Hold the end of the hand-held home automation devices. directly in line with and facing the transmitter about 3 to 8 cm (1 to Do not use the Universal Remote garage door opener motor-head or 3 in) away from the Universal system with any garage door opener gate motor-head. Be sure that Remote system buttons while that does not have the stop and people and objects are clear of the keeping the indicator light in reverse feature. This includes any garage door or gate being view. The hand-held transmitter garage door opener model programmed. was supplied by the manufactured before April 1,1982. It is recommended that a new manufacturer of the garage door Read the instructions completely battery be installed in the hand-held opener receiver before attempting to program the transmitter for quicker and more (motor-head unit). Universal Remote system. Because accurate transmission of the 2. At the same time, press and of the steps involved, it may be radio-frequency signal. hold both the hand-held helpful to have another person Programming the Universal transmitter button and one of the available to assist with programming Remote System three Universal Remote system the Universal Remote system. buttons to be used to operate For questions or help programming the garage door. Do not release Keep the original hand-held the Universal Remote system, call transmitter for use in other vehicles the Universal Remote system 1-800-355-3515 or go to button or the hand-held as well as for future Universal www.homelink.com. Remote system programming. It is transmitter button until the also recommended that upon the Programming a garage door opener indicator light changes from a sale of the vehicle, the programmed involves time-sensitive actions, so slowly to a rapidly flashing light. Universal Remote system buttons read the entire procedure before You now may release both be erased for security purposes. starting. Otherwise, the device will buttons. See “Erasing Universal Remote time out and the procedure will have System Buttons” later in this to be repeated. section. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (43,1)

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Some entry gates and garage . If the Universal Remote 5. Firmly press and release the door openers may require system indicator light blinks “Learn” or “Smart” button. After substitution of Step 2 with the rapidly for two seconds, pressing this button, you will procedure noted in “Gate then turns to a constant have 30 seconds to complete Operator and Canadian light and the garage door Step 6. does not move, continue Programming” later in this 6. Immediately return to the section. with programming Steps 4–6. vehicle. Firmly press and hold 3. Press and hold for five seconds for two seconds the Universal the newly trained Universal It may be helpful to have Remote system button, selected Remote system button (the another person assist with in Step 2 to control the garage button selected in Step 2) while the remaining Steps 4–6. door, and then release it. If the observing the indicator light and garage door does not move or garage door activation. the lamp on the garage door opener receiver (motor-head . If the indicator light stays on continuously or the garage unit) does not flash, press and door starts to move when hold the same button a second the Universal Remote time for two seconds, then system button is pressed release it. Again, if the door and released, then the does not move or the garage programming is complete. door lamp does not flash, press There is no need to “Learn” or “Smart” Button and hold the same button a third time for two seconds, then continue programming 4. After Steps 1 3 have been – release. Steps 4–6. completed, locate the “Learn” or “Smart” button inside the garage The Universal Remote system on the garage door opener should now activate the receiver (motor-head unit). The garage door. name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (44,1)

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To program the remaining two If you live in Canada, or you are Universal Remote System Universal Remote system buttons, having difficulty programming a gate Operation begin with Step 1 of “Programming operator or garage door opener by the Universal Remote System.” using the “Programming the Using the Universal Home Universal Remote System” Remote Gate Operator and Canadian procedures, regardless of where Programming you live, replace Step 2 under Press and hold the appropriate If you have questions or need help “Programming the Universal Remote Universal Home Remote button for programming the Universal Remote System” with the following: at least half of a second. The system, call 1-800-355-3515 or go indicator light will come on while the Continue to press and hold the signal is being transmitted. to www.homelink.com. Universal Remote system button Canadian radio-frequency laws while you press and release every Erasing Universal Home require transmitter signals to time two seconds (cycle) the hand-held Remote Buttons transmitter button until the out or quit after several seconds of The programmed buttons should be transmission. This may not be long frequency signal has been successfully accepted by the erased when the vehicle is sold or enough for the Universal Remote the lease ends. system to pick up the signal during Universal Remote system. The programming. Similarly, some U.S. Universal Remote system indicator To erase all programmed buttons on gate operators are manufactured to light will flash slowly at first and then the Universal Home Remote device: time out in the same manner. rapidly. Proceed with Step 3 under “Programming the Universal Remote System” to complete. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (45,1)

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1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash, after 20 seconds. 2. Release both buttons. Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button To reprogram any of the three Universal Home Remote buttons, repeat the programming instructions earlier in this section, beginning with Step 2. For help or information on the Universal Home Remote System, call 1-800-355-3515 or go to www.homelink.com. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (46,1)

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Lighting 6-1

Exterior Lighting AUTO (Automatic): Automatically Lighting turns the exterior lamps on and off, Exterior Lamp Controls depending on outside lighting. Exterior Lighting The current status of the AUTO Exterior Lamp Controls ...... 6-1 system is displayed in the Driver Headlamp High/Low-Beam Information Center (DIC) display. Changer ...... 6-2 See Vehicle Reminder Messages on Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-2 page 5‑35. Daytime Running ; (Parking Lamps): Turns on the Lamps (DRL) ...... 6-2 parking lamps together with the Automatic Headlamp following: System ...... 6-3 Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 6-3 . Sidemarker Lamps Turn and Lane-Change The exterior lamp control is on the . Taillamps Signals ...... 6-3 instrument panel to the left of the . Fog Lamps ...... 6-4 License Plate Lamps steering wheel. . Instrument Panel Lights Interior Lighting Turn the control to the following Instrument Panel Illumination positions: 2 (Headlamps): Turns on the Control ...... 6-4 headlamps, together with the Dome Lamps ...... 6-5 9 (Off): Turns off the exterior previously listed lamps and lights. Reading Lamps ...... 6-5 lamps. The knob returns to the AUTO position after it is released. Lamps On Reminder Lighting Features A warning chime sounds, if the Entry Lighting ...... 6-6 driver door is opened while the Battery Load Management . . . . 6-6 ignition is off and the lamps are on. Battery Power Protection ...... 6-6 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (2,1)

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Wiper-Activated Headlamps . The light sensor determines it is daytime. The headlamps and parking lamps turn on automatically if the exterior Fully functional daytime running lamp control is set in the AUTO lamps are required on all vehicles position and the windshield wipers first sold in Canada. are turned on and have completed When the DRL are on, the eight wipe cycles. This indicator light turns on in the low-beam headlamps will be on. instrument cluster when the When the ignition is turned off, the The taillamps, sidemarker lamps, high-beam headlamps are on. wiper-activated headlamps instrument panel lights, and other lamps will not be on. immediately turn off. They also turn Flash-to-Pass off if the windshield wiper control is When the exterior lamp control is turned off. To flash the high beams, pull the turned to the headlamp position, the turn signal lever toward you, and regular headlamps will come on. Headlamp High/ release. The other lamps that come on with Low-Beam Changer the headlamps will also come on. Daytime Running 2 3 (Headlamp High/Low-Beam When the headlamps are turned off, Changer): Push the turn signal Lamps (DRL) the regular lamps also turn off, and the low-beam headlamps turn on. lever away from you to turn the high On vehicles equipped with Daytime beams on. Running Lamps (DRL), the The regular headlamp system Pull the lever toward you to return to low-beam headlamps come on in should be used when needed. low beams. daylight when all the following conditions are met: . The engine is running, . The exterior lamp control is in AUTO, and Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (3,1)

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Automatic Headlamp Lights On with Wipers | (Hazard Warning Flasher): System If the windshield wipers are Press this button to make the front activated in daylight with the engine and rear turn signal lamps flash on When it is dark enough outside, the on, and the exterior lamp control is and off. This warns others that you headlamps come on automatically. in AUTO, the headlamps, parking are having trouble. lamps, and other exterior lamps Press | again to turn the come on. The transition time for the flashers off. lamps coming on varies based on wiper speed. When the wipers are not operating, these lamps turn off. Turn and Lane-Change Move the exterior lamp control to 9 Signals or ; to disable this feature. Hazard Warning Flashers

Do not cover the light sensor on top Move the lever all the way up or of the instrument panel or the down to signal a turn. headlamps will come on when they are not needed. An arrow on the instrument cluster flashes in the direction of the turn or The system may also turn on the lane change. headlamps when driving through a parking garage or tunnel. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (4,1)

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Raise or lower the lever until the For vehicles with fog lamps, the Interior Lighting arrow starts to flash and then button is on the instrument panel release, to signal a lane change. next to the exterior lamp control. Instrument Panel The turn signal flashes # (Fog Lamps): Press to turn the automatically three times. fog lamps on or off. Illumination Control The lever returns to its starting The fog lamp indicator in the The thumbwheel for this feature is position whenever it is released. instrument panel comes on when on the left side of the steering wheel If after signaling a turn or lane the fog lamps are in use. next to the exterior lamp control. change the arrow flashes rapidly or The parking lamps or low-beam does not come on, a signal bulb headlamps must be on, before the may be burned out. fog lamps can be turned on. Have any burned out bulbs If the exterior lamp control is set to replaced. If a bulb is not burned out, AUTO mode, the parking lamps and check the fuse. See Instrument low-beam headlamps come on Panel Fuse Block on page 10‑33. simultaneously when the fog lamps are turned on. Fog Lamps When the high-beam headlamps are turned on, the fog lamps turn off automatically. When the high-beam headlamps are turned off, the fog lamps come on again. Turn the thumbwheel to the right or left to brighten or dim the instrument Some localities have laws that panel lights. require the headlamps to be on with the fog lamps. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (5,1)

Lighting 6-5

Dome Lamps + (On/Off): Press the button (2) to turn the dome lamps on and off while the doors are closed. Reading Lamps

The rear reading lamps are in the headliner. To turn the reading lamps on or off, press the button next to each lamp.

There are front and rear dome lamps in the overhead console and the headliner. * (Dome Lamp Override): Press the button (1) on the overhead The front reading lamps are in the console to keep the dome lamps overhead console. and other interior lamps turned off while any door is open. Press this button again to return it to the out position and the lamps automatically come on when any door is opened. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (6,1)

6-6 Lighting

Lighting Features When the battery's state of charge EPM works to prevent excessive is low, the voltage is raised slightly discharge of the battery. It does this to quickly bring the charge back up. by balancing the generator's output Entry Lighting When the state of charge is high, and the vehicle's electrical needs. If the dome lamp override button is the voltage is lowered slightly to It can increase engine idle speed to in the out position, the lamps inside prevent overcharging. The voltage generate more power, whenever the vehicle automatically come on may move up or down on the needed. It can temporarily reduce when any door is opened or when voltmeter gauge or the voltage the power demands of some the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) K display on vehicles with the Driver accessories. Normally, these actions Information Center. This is normal. occur in steps or levels, without button is pressed. After the door is If there is a problem, an alert will be being noticeable. opened, the lamps remain on and stay on for 20 seconds after the displayed. doors are closed, or until the key is The battery can be discharged at Battery Power Protection put into the ignition and turned to idle if the electrical loads are very The battery saver feature is the ACC/ACCESSORY position. high. This is true for all vehicles. designed to protect the vehicle's The lamps will then gradually dim This is because the generator battery. until they are no longer lit. (alternator) may not be spinning fast enough at idle to produce all the If any interior or exterior lamp is left Battery Load power that is needed for very high on and the ignition is turned off, the electrical loads. battery rundown protection system Management automatically turns the lamp off after A high electrical load occurs when 10 minutes. The vehicle has Electric Power several of the following are on, such Management (EPM) that estimates as: headlamps, high beams, fog the battery's temperature and state lamps, rear window defogger, of charge. It then adjusts the voltage climate control fan at high speed, for best performance and extended heated seats, engine cooling fans, life of the battery. trailer loads, and loads plugged into accessory power outlets. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (1,1)

Infotainment System 7-1

. Set up the tone, speaker Infotainment Introduction adjustments, and preset radio stations. System Infotainment For more information, see Defensive Read the following pages to Driving on page 9‑3. become familiar with the Introduction Notice: Contact your dealer infotainment system features. Infotainment ...... 7-1 before adding any equipment. Theft-Deterrent Feature ...... 7-2 Overview ...... 7-2 { WARNING Adding audio or communication Operation ...... 7-3 equipment could interfere with Taking your eyes off the road for the operation of the engine, radio, Radio extended periods could cause a or other systems, and could AM-FM Radio ...... 7-5 crash resulting in injury or death damage them. Follow federal Satellite Radio ...... 7-6 to you or others. Do not give rules covering mobile radio and Radio Reception ...... 7-9 telephone equipment. Fixed Mast Antenna ...... 7-10 extended attention to infotainment Satellite Radio Antenna ...... 7-10 tasks while driving. The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, Audio Players the infotainment system can play This system provides access to CD Player ...... 7-10 even after the ignition is turned off. many audio and non audio listings. MP3 ...... 7-15 ‐ See Retained Accessory Power Auxiliary Devices ...... 7-19 To minimize taking your eyes off the (RAP) on page 9‑17 for more road while driving, do the following information. Phone while the vehicle is parked: Bluetooth ...... 7-23 . Become familiar with the operation and controls of the audio system. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (2,1)

7-2 Infotainment System

Theft-Deterrent Feature Overview TheftLock® is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle's radio by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The radio does not operate if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle.

1. 4 (Information) 3. MENU . . Press to show information Press to open the tone on the current station or menu to adjust the bass, track. midrange, treble, fade, and balance. 2. FAV (Favorites Pages) . Press to scroll through the favorite pages. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (3,1)

Infotainment System 7-3

4. Buttons 1 - 6 11. ¨ SEEK Operation . Save and select favorite . Seeks the next station. Playing the Radio stations. 12. DVD Slot O (Power/Volume): Press to turn 5. EQ (Equalizer) 13. O (Power/Volume) the system on and off. . Press to adjust the Turn to increase or decrease the equalizer settings. . Press to turn the volume. 6. CAT (Category) infotainment system on or off. 4 (Information) (MP3 and RDS . Press to display a list of XM Features): Press to display . Turn to adjust the volume. categories. additional text information related to s the current FM-RDS, CD, MP3, 7. f (Tone) 14. REV (Reverse) or WMA. If information is available . . Press to set the bass or Press and hold to go during FM-RDS, CD, MP3, or WMA treble. backward fast through a playback, the song title information track. displays on the top line of the 8. H (Clock) 15. \ FWD (Forward) display and artist information . Press to set the clock. displays on the bottom line. When . Press and hold to fast information is not available, NO 9. BAND forward through a track. INFO displays. . Press to scroll through the 16. CD/AUX available bands AM, FM, . or XM if equipped. Press to scroll through selecting the CD or an 10. © SEEK auxiliary device. . Seeks the previous 17. Z EJECT station. . Press to eject the loaded CD. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (4,1)

7-4 Infotainment System

Setting the Tone (Bass/ than two seconds. A beep sounds 3. To adjust the highlighted setting, Midrange/Treble) and the level adjusts to the middle do one of the following until the position. desired levels are obtained: BASS/MID/TREB (Bass, Midrange, or Treble): To adjust bass, To quickly adjust all speaker and . Turn the f knob clockwise midrange, or treble: tone controls to the middle position, f or counterclockwise. f press the knob for more than 1. Press the knob until the tone two seconds until a beep sounds. . Press the \ FWD, or s control labels display. REV button. EQ (Equalization): Press to select 2. Continue pressing the f knob to preset equalization settings. To quickly adjust balance or fade to highlight the desired label, the middle position, press the To return to the manual mode, press or press the pushbutton under pushbutton under the BAL or FADE the EQ button until Manual displays the desired label. label for more than two seconds. or manually adjust the bass, A beep sounds and the level adjusts 3. To adjust the highlighted setting, midrange, or treble by pressing the to the middle position. do one of the following: f knob. To quickly adjust all speaker and . Turn the f knob clockwise Adjusting the Speakers tone controls to the middle position, or counterclockwise. (Balance/Fade) press the f knob for more than . Press the \ FWD, or s BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade): To two seconds until a beep sounds. REV button. adjust the balance or fade: Chime Volume f If a station's frequency is weak or if 1. Press the knob until the The radio may be used to adjust the there is static, decrease the treble. speaker control labels display. vehicle's chime level. If the radio To quickly adjust bass, midrange, 2. Continue pressing the f knob to can be used to change the volume level of the chime, press and hold or treble to the middle position, highlight the desired label, the sixth FAV pushbutton with the press the pushbutton under the or press the pushbutton under ignition on and the radio power off. BASS, MID, or TREB label for more the desired label. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (5,1)

Infotainment System 7-5

The volume level changes between Radio To scan stations, press and hold Normal and Loud. The selected either button for a few seconds until volume level appears on the radio a beep sounds. The radio goes to a display. AM-FM Radio station, plays for a few seconds, Removing the radio and not Radio Data System (RDS) then goes to the next station. Press either button again to stop scanning. replacing it with a factory radio or The RDS feature is available for use chime module will disable vehicle only on FM stations that broadcast The radio only seeks and scans chimes. RDS information. This system relies stations with a strong signal that are in the selected band. Radio Messages upon receiving specific information from these stations and only works Calibration Error: The audio Storing a Radio Station as a when the information is available. Favorite system has been calibrated for the While the radio is tuned to an vehicle from the factory. FM-RDS station, the station name Drivers are encouraged to set up If Calibration Error displays, it or call letters display. In rare cases, their radio station favorites while the means that the radio has not been a radio station could broadcast vehicle is in P (Park). Tune to configured properly for the vehicle incorrect information that causes the favorite stations using the presets, and it must be returned to your radio features to work improperly. favorites button, and steering wheel dealer for service. If this happens, contact the radio controls. See Steering Wheel Locked: This message displays station. Controls on page 5‑2. when the TheftLock system has Finding a Station FAV (Favorites): A maximum of locked up the radio. Take the 36 stations can be programmed as vehicle to your dealer for service. BAND: Press to switch between favorites using the six pushbuttons AM or FM. If any error occurs repeatedly or if below the radio station frequency an error cannot be corrected, f (Tune): Turn to select radio labels, and by using the radio contact your dealer. stations. favorites page button (FAV button). Press to go through up to six pages © SEEK or ¨ SEEK: Press to go to of favorites, each having six favorite the previous or to the next station. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (6,1)

7-6 Infotainment System

stations available per page. Each 3. Select the desired number of coast, and in digital-quality sound. page of favorites can contain any favorites pages by pressing the A service fee is required to receive combination of AM or FM stations. pushbutton below the displayed the SiriusXM service. For more The balance/fade and tone settings page numbers. information, contact SiriusXM at that were previously adjusted, are 4. Press FAV, or let the menu time www.siriusxm.com or stored with the favorite stations. out, to return to the original main 1-866-635-2349 (U.S) and www.xmradio.ca or call To store a station as a favorite: radio screen showing the radio station frequency labels and to 1-877-209-0079 (Canada). 1. Tune to a radio station. begin the process of Finding a Station programming favorites for the 2. Press FAV to display the page BAND: Press to switch between where to store the station. chosen number of numbered pages. AM, FM, or SiriusXM. The selection 3. Press and hold one of the displays. six pushbuttons until a beep Satellite Radio f (Tune): Turn to select radio sounds. When that pushbutton is stations. pressed and released, the Vehicles with a SiriusXM® Satellite station that was set returns. Radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM © SEEK or ¨ SEEK: Press to go to Satellite subscription can receive the previous or to the next station 4. Repeat the steps for each radio SiriusXM programming. and stay there. station to be stored as a favorite. To set up the number of favorites SiriusXM Satellite Radio To scan stations, press and hold © pages: Service SEEK or ¨ SEEK until a beep 1. Press MENU to display the radio SiriusXM is a satellite radio service sounds. The radio goes to a station, setup menu. based in the 48 contiguous United plays for a few seconds, then goes States and 10 Canadian provinces. to the next station. Press either 2. Press the pushbutton below the SiriusXM Satellite Radio has a wide arrow again to stop scanning. FAV 1-6 label. variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (7,1)

Infotainment System 7-7

Finding a Category (CAT) . Press the pushbutton below 4. Press the pushbutton under the Station the right or left arrows on Remove tab until the category the display. name along with the word CAT (Category): The CAT button is Removed displays. used to find SiriusXM stations when . Press the © SEEK or ¨ the radio is in the XM mode. To find SEEK button. 5. Repeat the steps to remove more categories. SiriusXM channels within a desired 5. To exit the category search category: mode, press the FAV button or Removed categories can be 1. Press BAND until the XM the BAND button to display the restored by pressing the pushbutton frequency displays. favorites again. under the Add label when a removed category is displayed or by 2. Press CAT to display the Removing SiriusXM Categories pressing the pushbutton under the category tabs. Undesired SiriusXM categories can Restore All label. 3. To navigate through the be removed through the setup Categories cannot be removed or categories, do one of the menu. To remove an undesired added while the vehicle is moving following: category: faster than 8 km/h (5 mph). . Press the CAT button. 1. Press the MENU button. Storing a Radio Station as a . Press the s REV or \ 2. Press the pushbutton below the Favorite FWD button. XM CAT label. f Drivers are encouraged to set up . Turn the f knob. 3. Turn the knob, then press the their radio station favorites while the © SEEK or ¨ SEEK button or the vehicle is in P (Park). Tune to 4. To tune to a station in the s REV or \ FWD button to favorite stations using the presets, selected category, do one of the display the category to be favorites button, and steering wheel following: removed. controls. See Steering Wheel . Turn the f knob. Controls on page 5‑2. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (8,1)

7-8 Infotainment System

FAV (Favorites): A maximum of To set up the number of favorites XM Updating: The encryption code 36 stations can be programmed as pages: in the receiver is being updated, and favorites using the six pushbuttons 1. Press MENU to display the radio no action is required. This process below the radio station frequency setup menu. should take no longer than labels and by using the radio 30 seconds. favorites page button (FAV button). 2. Press the pushbutton below the FAV 1-6 label. No XM Signal: The system is Press to go through up to six pages functioning correctly, but the vehicle of favorites, each having six favorite 3. Select the desired number of is in a location that is blocking the stations available per page. Each favorites pages by pressing the SiriusXM signal. When the vehicle is page of favorites can contain any pushbutton below the displayed moved into an open area, the signal combination of AM, FM, or SiriusXM page numbers. should return. stations. 4. Press FAV, or let the menu time Loading XM: The audio system is The balance/fade and tone settings out, to return to the original main acquiring and processing audio and that were previously adjusted, are radio screen showing the radio text data. No action is needed. This stored with the favorite stations. station frequency labels and to message should disappear shortly. To store a station as a favorite: begin the process of programming favorites for the Channel Off Air: This channel is 1. Tune to a radio station. chosen number of favorites not currently in service. Tune in to 2. Press FAV to display the page pages. another channel. where to store the station. Channel Unauth: This channel is SiriusXM Radio Messages 3. Press and hold one of the blocked or cannot be received with six pushbuttons until a beep XL (Explicit Language your SiriusXM Subscription sounds. When that pushbutton is Channels): These channels, or any package. pressed and released, the others, can be blocked at a Channel Unavail: This previously station that was set returns. customer's request, by calling assigned channel is no longer 1-866-635-2349 (U.S) or assigned. Tune to another station. 4. Repeat the steps for each radio 1-877-209-0079 (Canada). station to be stored as a favorite. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (9,1)

Infotainment System 7-9

If this station was one of the 1-866-635-2349 (U.S) and Check XM Receiver: If this presets, choose another station for www.xmradio.ca or call message does not clear within a that preset button. 1-877-209-0079 (Canada). short period of time, the receiver No Artist Info: No artist CAT Not Found: There are no could have a fault. Consult with your information is available at this time channels available for the selected dealer. on this channel. The system is category. The system is working XM Not Available: If this message working properly. properly. does not clear within a short period No Title Info: No song title XM Theftlocked: The SiriusXM of time, the receiver could have a information is available at this time receiver in the vehicle could have fault. Consult with your dealer. on this channel. The system is previously been in another vehicle. working properly. For security purposes, SiriusXM Radio Reception No CAT Info: No category receivers cannot be swapped Frequency interference and static information is available at this time between vehicles. If this message is can occur during normal radio on this channel. The system is received after having the vehicle reception if items such as cell phone working properly. serviced, check with your dealer. chargers, vehicle convenience XM Radio ID: If tuned to channel 0, accessories, and external electronic No Information: No text or devices are plugged into the informational messages are this message alternates with the SiriusXM Radio eight digit radio ID accessory power outlet. If there is available at this time on this interference or static, unplug the channel. The system is working label. This label is needed to activate the service. item from the accessory power properly. outlet. No Subscription Please Renew: Unknown: If this message is SiriusXM subscription needs to be received when tuned to channel 0, reactivated. Contact SiriusXM at there could be a receiver fault. www.siriusxm.com or Consult with your dealer. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (10,1)

7-10 Infotainment System

FM Fixed Mast Antenna Audio Players FM signals only reach about 16 to The fixed mast antenna can 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the withstand most car washes without CD Player radio has a built-in electronic circuit being damaged as long as it is that automatically works to reduce securely attached to the base. If the Care of the CD Player interference, some static can occur, mast becomes slightly bent, Do not add any label to a CD. especially around tall buildings or straighten it out by hand. If the mast It could get caught in the CD player. hills, causing the sound to fade in is badly bent, replace it. If a CD is recorded on a personal and out. Occasionally check to make sure computer and a description label is AM the antenna is tightened to its base. needed, try labeling the top of the If tightening is required, tighten recorded CD with a marking pen. The range for most AM stations is by hand. greater than for FM, especially at The use of CD lens cleaners for night. The longer range can cause CDs is not advised, due to the risk station frequencies to interfere with Satellite Radio Antenna of contaminating the lens of the CD each other. For better radio optics with lubricants internal to the The SiriusXM Satellite Radio CD player mechanism. reception, most AM radio stations antenna is on the roof of the vehicle. boost the power levels during the Keep the antenna clear of Notice: If a label is added to a day, and then reduce these levels obstructions for clear radio CD, more than one CD is inserted during the night. Static can also reception. into the slot at a time, or an occur when things like storms and attempt is made to play scratched power lines interfere with radio If the vehicle has a sunroof, the or damaged CDs, the CD player reception. When this happens, try performance of the SiriusXM system could be damaged. While using reducing the treble on the radio. may be affected if the sunroof the CD player, use only CDs in is open. good condition without any label, load one CD at a time, and keep Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (11,1)

Infotainment System 7-11

the CD player and the loading slot If the surface of a CD is soiled, When a CD is inserted, the CD free of foreign materials, liquids, clean it with a soft, lint-free cloth or symbol displays on the left side of and debris. dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, the radio display. As each new track neutral detergent solution mixed starts to play, the track number If an error displays, see “CD Player with water. Make sure the wiping displays. Messages” later in this section. process starts from the center to The CD player can play the smaller Care of CDs the edge. 8 cm (3 in) single CDs with an If playing a CD-R, the sound quality Inserting a CD adapter ring. Full-size CDs and the can be reduced due to CD-R or smaller CDs are loaded in the same CD-RW quality, the method of Insert a CD partway into the slot, manner. recording, the quality of the music label side up. The player pulls it in and the CD should begin playing. CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to that has been recorded, and the cycle through CD or Auxiliary when way the CD-R or CD-RW has been Ejecting a CD listening to the radio. The CD icon handled. Handle them carefully. and a message showing the disc Store CD-R(s) or CD-RW(s) in their Z EJECT: Press and release to eject the disc. Remove the CD and/or track number display when a original cases or other protective CD is in the player. Press again and cases and away from direct sunlight when Remove Disc displays. If the disc is not removed, after several the system automatically searches and dust. The CD player scans the for an auxiliary input device. See bottom surface of the disc. If the seconds, the disc is automatically pulled back into the player. Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑19. If a surface of a CD is damaged, such portable audio player is not as cracked, broken, or scratched, Playing a CD connected, No Input Device Found the CD does not play properly or not displays. at all. Do not touch the bottom side If the ignition or radio is turned off of a CD while handling it; this could with a CD in the player, it stays in 4 (Information): Press to display damage the surface. Pick up CDs the player. When the ignition or additional text information related to by grasping the outer edges or the radio is turned on, the CD starts the current song. If information is edge of the hole and the outer edge. playing where it stopped if it was the available, the song title information last selected audio source. displays on the top line of the Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (12,1)

7-12 Infotainment System

display and artist information \ FWD (Fast Forward): Press Compressed Audio or Mixed Mode displays on the bottom line. When and hold to advance playback Discs information is not available, NO quickly within a track. The radio can play discs that INFO displays. RDM (Random): Press to listen to contain both uncompressed CD f (Tune): Turn to select tracks on tracks in random, rather than audio and MP3 files. If both formats the CD currently playing. sequential order. To use random: are on the disc, the radio reads all SEEK: Press to go to the start of MP3 files first, then the © 1. Press the softkey under the uncompressed CD audio files. the current track, if more than RDM tab until Random Current 10 seconds on the CD have played. Disc displays. CD-R or CD-RW Supported File and Folder Structure Press to go to the previous track if 2. Press the softkey again to turn less than 10 seconds on the CD off random play. The radio supports: have played. MP3 Supported Files . Up to 50 folders. Press and hold, or press multiple . Up to eight folders in depth. times to continue moving backward Format . Up to 50 playlists. through the tracks on the CD. Radios that have the capability of ¨ SEEK: Press to go to the next playing MP3s can play.mp3 or .wma . Up to 255 files. track. files that were recorded onto a . Playlists with an .m3u or .wpl Press and hold, or press multiple CD-R or CD-RW disc. The files can extension. be recorded with the following fixed times to continue moving forward . Files with an .mp3, .wma, or .cda through the tracks on the CD. bit rates: 32 kbps, 40 kbps, 56 kbps, 64 kbps, 80 kbps, 96 kbps, 112 kbps, extension. s REV (Fast Reverse): Press 128 kbps, 160 kbps, 192 kbps, Root Directory and hold to reverse playback quickly 224 kbps, 256 kbps, and 320 kbps or within a track. a variable bit rate. The root directory is treated as a folder. Files are stored in the root directory when the disc or storage device does not contain folders. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (13,1)

Infotainment System 7-13

Files accessed from the root . Play begins from the first track in playlist editing capability using the directory of a CD display as the first folder and continues radio. These playlists are treated as F1 ROOT. sequentially through all tracks in special folders containing each folder. When the last track compressed audio song files. Empty Folder of the last folder has played, Playlists that have an .m3u or .pls Folders that do not contain files are play continues from the first track of the first folder. file extension and are stored on a skipped, and the player advances to USB device may be supported by the next folder that contains files. File System and Naming the radio with a USB port. Order of Play The song name that displays is the Playlists can be changed by using Compressed audio files are song name contained in the ID3 tag. the softkeys below the S c and accessed in the following order: If the song name is not present in c T tabs, the f knob, the © SEEK the ID3 tag, then the radio displays . Playlists (Px). the file name without the extension button, or the ¨ SEEK button. An . Files stored in the root directory. (such as .mp3) as the track name. MP3 CD-R or CD-RW that has been recorded without using file folders . Files stored in folders in the root Track names longer than 32 can be played. If a CD-R or CD-RW directory. characters or 4 pages are contains more than the maximum of shortened. The display does not Tracks are played in the following 50 folders, 15 playlists, and show parts of words on the last order: 512 folders and files, the player page of text and the extension of allows access and navigates up to . Play begins from the first track in the file name is not displayed. the maximum, but all items over the the first playlist and continues maximum are not accessible. sequentially through all tracks in Preprogrammed Playlists each playlist. When the last CDs that have preprogrammed Playing an MP3 track of the last playlist has playlists that were created using 4 (Information): Press to display played, play continues from the WinAmp™, MusicMatch™, or Real additional text information related to first track of the first playlist. Jukebox™ software can be the current song. If information is accessed; however, there is no available, the song title information Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (14,1)

7-14 Infotainment System

displays on the top line of the file displays. Release \ FWD to on the number of files on the disc. display and artist information resume playing. The elapsed time of The radio may begin playing while it displays on the bottom line. When the file displays. is scanning in the background. information is not available, NO S c (Previous Folder): Press When the scan is finished, the disc INFO displays. begins playing files in order by the softkey below the S c tab to f (Tune): Turn to select MP3 files artist. The current artist playing is on the CD currently playing. go to the first track in the previous shown on the second line of the folder. display. Once all songs by that artist © SEEK: Press to go to the start of c T the track, if more than 10 seconds (Next Folder): Press the are played, the player moves to the have played. Press and hold or softkey below the c T tab to go to next artist in alphabetical order and press multiple times to continue the first track in the next folder. begins playing files by that artist. moving backward through tracks. RDM (Random): Press to listen to To listen to files by another artist, ¨ SEEK: Press to go to the next tracks in random, rather than press the softkey below either arrow track. Press and hold or press sequential order. To use random: tab. The disc goes to the next or previous artist in alphabetical order. multiple times to continue moving 1. Press the softkey under the forward through tracks. Continue pressing either softkey RDM tab until Random Current below the arrow tab until the desired s REV (Reverse): Press and hold Disc displays. artist displays. to reverse playback quickly. Sound 2. Press the softkey again to turn To change from playback by artist to is heard at a reduced volume and off random play. the elapsed time of the file displays. playback by album: h (Music Navigator): Press the Release s REV to resume playing. 1. Press the softkey below the Sort softkey below the h tab to have By tab. \ FWD (Fast Forward): Press the files played in order by artist or 2. Press one of the softkeys below and hold to advance playback album. The player scans the disc to quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced the album tab from the sort sort the files by artist and album ID3 screen. volume and the elapsed time of the tag information. It can take several minutes to scan the disc depending Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (15,1)

Infotainment System 7-15

3. Press the softkey below the . The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, 96 kbps, 112 kbps, 128 kbps, back tab to return to the main or upside down. 160 kbps, 192 kbps, 224 kbps, music navigator screen. . The air is very humid. If so, wait 256 kbps, and 320 kbps or a The album name displays on the about an hour and try again. variable bit rate. Song title, artist name, and album are available for second line between the arrows, . There was a problem while display by the radio when recorded and songs from the current album burning the CD. begin to play. Once all songs from using ID3 tags version 1 and 2. . The label is caught in the CD that album have played, the player Playing an MP3 moves to the next album in player. f (Tune): Turn to select MP3 files alphabetical order on the CD and If the CD is not playing correctly, for on the CD-R or CD-RW currently begins playing MP3 files from that any other reason, try a known playing. album. good CD. SEEK: Press SEEK to go to To exit music navigator mode, press If any error occurs repeatedly or if © © the start of the current MP3 file, the softkey below the Back tab to an error cannot be corrected, if more than 10 seconds have return to normal MP3 playback. contact your dealer. If the radio displays an error message, write it played. If © SEEK is held or pressed CD Player Messages down and provide it to your dealer multiple times, the player continues CHECK DISC: If this message when reporting the problem. moving backward through MP3 files displays and/or the CD ejects, it on the CD. could be for one of the following MP3 ¨ SEEK: Press ¨ SEEK to go to reasons: MP3 CD-R or CD-RW Disc the next track. Press ¨ SEEK and . It is very hot. When the hold or press multiple times to temperature returns to normal, The radio plays MP3 files that were continue moving forward through the CD should play. recorded on a CD-R or CD-RW disc. tracks. The files can be recorded with the . The road is very rough. When following fixed bit rates: 32 kbps, the road becomes smoother, the 40 kbps, 56 kbps, 64 kbps, 80 kbps, CD should play. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (16,1)

7-16 Infotainment System

S c (Previous Folder): Press Current Disc displays. Press the begins playing MP3 files by that the softkey under the Folder label to same softkey again to turn off artist. To listen to MP3 files by go to the first track in the previous random play. another artist, press the softkey folder. h (Music Navigator): Use the below either arrow button. The disc goes to the next or previous artist in c T (Next Folder): Press the music navigator feature to play MP3 files on the CD-R or CD-RW in alphabetical order. Continue softkey under the Folder label to go pressing either softkey until the to the first track in the next folder. order by artist or album. Press the softkey below the music navigator desired artist is displayed. s REV (Reverse): Press and hold label. The player scans the disc to To change from playback by artist to to reverse playback quickly within sort the files by artist and album ID3 playback by album, press the an MP3 file. Sound is heard at a tag information. It can take several softkey below the Sort By label. reduced volume. Release to resume minutes to scan the disc depending From the sort screen, push one of playing the file. The elapsed time of on the number of MP3 files the softkeys below the album label. the file displays. recorded to the CD-R or CD-RW. Press the softkey below the Back \ FWD (Fast Forward): Press The radio can begin playing while it label to return to the main music and hold to advance playback is scanning the disc in the navigator screen. Now the album quickly within an MP3 file. Sound is background. When the scan is name is displayed on the second heard at a reduced volume. Release finished, the CD-R or CD-RW line between the arrows, and songs to resume playing the file. The begins playing again. from the current album begin to elapsed time of the file displays. Once the disc has been scanned, play. Once all songs from that album are played, the player moves RDM (Random): With the random the player defaults to playing MP3 to the next album in alphabetical setting, the MP3 files on the CD-R files in order by artist. The current order on the CD-R/CD-RW and or CD-RW can be listened to in artist playing is shown on the begins playing MP3 files from that random, rather than sequential second line of the display between album. order, on one CD-R/CD-RW. To play the arrows. Once all songs by that MP3 files from the CD-R or CD-RW artist are played, the player moves To exit music navigator mode, press in random order, press the softkey to the next artist in alphabetical the softkey below the Back label to under the RDM label until Random order on the CD-R/CD-RW and return to normal MP3 playback. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (17,1)

Infotainment System 7-17

Compressed Audio . Create a folder structure that minimize the length of the file, makes it easy to find songs The radio also plays discs that folder, or playlist name. Long while driving. Organize songs by names also take up more space contain both uncompressed CD albums using one folder for each audio (.CDA files) and MP3 files. By on the display, potentially getting album. Each folder or album cut off. default the radio reads only the should contain 18 songs or less. uncompressed audio and ignores . Finalize the audio disc before the MP3 files. Pressing the CAT . Avoid subfolders. The system burning it. Trying to add music to (category) button toggles between can support up to an existing disc can cause the compressed and uncompressed eight subfolders deep; however, disc not to function in the player. keep the total number of folders audio format. Playlists can be changed by using to a minimum in order to reduce S c c T MP3 Supported File and Folder the complexity and confusion in and , the tune knob, Structure trying to locate a particular folder or the SEEK arrows. An MP3 CD-R or CD-RW that was recorded using To burn an MP3 disc on a personal during playback. no file folders can also be played. computer: . Make sure playlists have a .m3u If a CD-R or CD-RW contains more . Make sure the MP3 files are or .wpl extension; other file than the maximum of 50 folders, 50 recorded on a CD-R or extensions may not work. playlists, and 255 files, the player CD-RW disc. . Minimize the length of the file, can access and navigate up to the . Do not mix standard audio and folder, or playlist names. Long maximum, but all items over the MP3 files on one disc. file, folder, or playlist names, maximum are not accessible. or a combination of a large Root Directory . The CD player is able to read number of files, folders, and play a maximum of or playlists can cause the player The root directory of the CD-R or 50 folders, 50 playlists, and to be unable to play up to the CD-RW is treated as a folder. If the 255 files. maximum number of files, root directory has compressed audio folders, playlists, or sessions. To files, the directory displays as F1 play a large number of files, ROOT. All files contained directly folders, playlists or sessions, under the root directory are Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (18,1)

7-18 Infotainment System

accessed prior to any root directory folder. The folder down and up folder mode is chosen as the default folders. However, playlists (Px) are buttons search playlists (Px) first display. The new track name always accessed before root folders and then go to the root folder. When displays. or files. the radio displays the name of the folder the radio displays ROOT. File System and Naming Empty Directory or Folder The song name displayed is the If a root directory or a folder exists Order of Play song name contained in the ID3 tag. somewhere in the file structure that Tracks recorded to the CD-R or If the song name is not present in contains only folders/subfolders and CD-RW are played in the following the ID3 tag, then the radio displays no compressed files directly order: the file name without the extension beneath them, the player advances (such as .mp3) as the track name. . Play begins from the first track in to the next folder in the file structure the first playlist and continues Track names longer than 32 that contains compressed audio sequentially through all tracks in characters or four pages are files. The empty folder does not each playlist. When the last shortened. Parts of words on the display. track of the last playlist has last page of text and the extension No Folder played, play continues from the of the file name do not display. first track of the first playlist. When the CD contains only Preprogrammed Playlists . Play begins from the first track in compressed files, the files are under Preprogrammed playlists created by the root folder. The next and the first folder and continues WinAmp™, MusicMatch™, or Real previous folder functions do not sequentially through all tracks in Jukebox™ software can be display on a CD that was recorded each folder. When the last track of the last folder has been accessed; however, they cannot be without folders or playlists. When edited using the radio. These displaying the name of the folder, played, play continues from the first track of the first folder. playlists are treated as special the radio displays ROOT. folders containing compressed When the CD contains only playlists When play enters a new folder, the audio song files. and compressed audio files, but no display does not automatically show folders, all files are under the root the new folder name unless the Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (19,1)

Infotainment System 7-19

Auxiliary Devices O (Power/Volume): Turn clockwise Using the USB Port or counterclockwise to increase or Using the Auxiliary Input Jack decrease the volume of the portable Radios with an auxiliary input jack player. Additional volume on the lower right side of the adjustments might have to be made faceplate can connect to an external from the portable device if the audio device such as an iPod®, volume is not loud or soft enough. MP3 player, or CD player, for use as BAND: Press to listen to the radio another source for audio listening. when a portable audio device is This input jack is not an audio playing. The portable audio device output; do not plug headphones into continues playing. the front auxiliary input jack. CD/AUX (CD/Auxiliary): Press to To use a portable audio player, play a CD when a portable audio connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to device is playing. Press again and the radio's front auxiliary input jack. the system begins playing audio Radios with a USB port can control When a device is connected, press from the connected portable audio a USB storage device or an iPod the radio CD/AUX button to begin player. If a portable audio player is using the radio buttons and knobs. playing audio from the device over not connected, No Input Device The USB port is in the center the vehicle speakers. Found displays. console. For optimal sound quality, increase USB Support the portable audio device's volume The USB connector is in the center to the loudest level. console, and uses the USB 2.0 It is always best to power the standard. portable audio device through its own battery while playing. USB Supported Devices . USB Flash Drives Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (20,1)

7-20 Infotainment System

. Portable USB Hard Drives . Up to 65,535 files. appear on the iPod and iPod . Fifth generation or later iPod . Folder and file names up to appears on the radio display. The iPod music appears on the radio s . ® 64 bytes. ’ iPod nano display and begins playing. ® . Files with an .mp3 or .wma file . iPod touch extension. The iPod charges while it is . iPod classic® connected to the vehicle if the . AAC files stored on an iPod. vehicle is in the ACC/ACCESSORY Not all iPods and USB drives are . or ON/RUN position. When the compatible with the USB port. FAT16. vehicle is turned off, the iPod . FAT32. Make sure the iPod has the latest automatically powers off and will not firmware from Apple® for proper Connecting a USB Storage charge or draw power from the operation. iPod firmware can be Device or iPod vehicle's battery. updated using the latest iTunes® If you have an older iPod model that application. See www.apple.com/ The USB port can be used to is not supported, it can still be used itunes. control an iPod or a USB storage device. by connecting it to the auxiliary For help with identifying your iPod, input jack using a standard 3.5 mm go to www.apple.com/support. To connect a USB storage device, (1/8 in) stereo cable. See “Using the connect the device to the USB port Radios that have a USB port can Auxiliary Input Jack” earlier for more in the center console or on the information. play.mp3 and .wma files stored on a instrument panel. USB storage device as well as AAC Using the Radio to Control a files stored on an iPod. To connect an iPod, connect one end of the USB cable that came USB Storage Device or iPod USB Supported File and Folder with the iPod to the iPod’s dock The radio can control a USB Structure connector and connect the other storage device or an iPod using the The radio supports: end to the USB port in the center radio buttons and knobs, and console. If the vehicle is on and the display song information on the . Up to 700 folders. USB connection works, OK to radio’s display. . Up to eight folders in depth. disconnect and a GM logo may Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (21,1)

Infotainment System 7-21

f (Tune): Turn to select files. Using Softkeys to Control a c (Folder View): Press the USB Storage Device or iPod © SEEK: Press to go to the start of softkey below c to view the the track, if more than 10 seconds The six softkeys below the radio contents of the current folder on the have played. Press and hold or display are used to control the USB drive. To browse and select press multiple times to continue functions listed below. files: moving backward through tracks. To use the softkeys: 1. Press the softkey below c. ¨ SEEK: Press to go to the next 1. Press the first or fifth softkey 2. Turn f to scroll through the list track. Press and hold or press below the radio display to of folders. multiple times to continue moving display the functions listed forward through tracks. below, or press the softkey 3. Press f to select the desired s REV (Reverse): Press and hold below the function if it is folder. If there is more then one to reverse playback quickly. Sound currently displayed. folder, repeat Steps 1 and 2 until is heard at a reduced volume. 2. Press the softkey below the tab the desired folder is reached. Release s REV to resume playing. with the function on it to use that 4. Turn f to scroll through the files The elapsed time of the file function. displays. in the selected folder. j (Pause): Press the softkey 5. Press f to select the desired file \ FWD (Fast Forward): Press below j to pause the track. The tab to be played. and hold to advance playback appears raised when pause is being quickly. Sound is heard at a reduced used. Press the softkey below j To skip through large lists, the five volume. Release \ FWD to again to resume playback. softkeys can be used to navigate in resume playing. The elapsed time of the following order: the file displays. Back: Press the softkey below the radio display to go back to the main . First softkey, first item in the list. 4 (Information): Press to display display screen on an iPod, or the . Second softkey, 1% through the additional information about the root directory on a USB storage list each time the softkey is selected track. device. pressed. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (22,1)

7-22 Infotainment System

. Third softkey, 5% through the list 3. Press f to select the Repeat Functionality each time the softkey is pressed. desired menu. To use Repeat: . Fourth softkey, 10% through the list each time the softkey is 4. Turn f to scroll through the Press the softkey below " or ' pressed. folders or files in the to select between Repeat All and selected menu. Repeat Track. . Fifth softkey, end of the list. f (Repeat All): Press the softkey h (Music Navigator): Press the 5. Press to select the desired file " to be played. below to repeat all tracks. The softkey below h to view and " tab appears lowered when Repeat select a file on an iPod, using the To skip through large lists, the five All is being used. This is the default iPod's menu system. Files are softkeys can be used to navigate in mode when a USB storage device sorted by: the following order: or iPod is first connected. . Playlists . First softkey, first item in the list. ' (Repeat Track): Press the . . Second softkey, 1% through the Artists softkey below to repeat one list each time the softkey is ' . Albums pressed. track. The tab appears raised when Repeat Track is being used. . Genres . Third softkey, 5% through the list . Songs each time the softkey is pressed. Shuffle Functionality . Composers . Fourth softkey, 10% through the To use Shuffle: To select files: list each time the softkey is Press the softkey below >, 2, pressed. C h , or = to select between 1. Press the softkey below . . Fifth softkey, end of the list. Shuffle Off, Shuffle All Songs/ 2. Turn f to scroll through the list Shuffle Songs, Shuffle Album, or Shuffle Folder. of menus. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (23,1)

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. Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. (Shuffle Off): Press the > Phone The system may not work with softkey below 2 to turn shuffle all cell phones. See “Pairing” in off. This is the default mode when a Bluetooth this section for more information. USB storage device or iPod is first connected. For vehicles equipped with . If the cell phone has voice Bluetooth capability, the system can dialing capability, learn to use 2 (Shuffle All Songs/Shuffle interact with many cell phones, that feature to access the Songs): Press the softkey below C allowing: address book or contact list. See = or to shuffle all songs on “Voice Pass-Thru” in this section the USB storage device or iPod. . Placement and receipt of calls in a hands-free mode. for more information. C (Shuffle Album): Press the . See Storing and Deleting Phone . Sharing of the cell phone’s “ softkey below > to shuffle all address book or contact list with Numbers” in this section for songs in the current album on the vehicle. more information. an iPod. To minimize driver distraction, { WARNING = (Shuffle Folder): Press the before driving, and with the vehicle softkey below > to shuffle all parked: When using a cell phone, it can songs in the current folder on a USB . Become familiar with the be distracting to look too long or storage device. features of the cell phone. too often at the screen of the Organize the phone book and phone or the infotainment contact lists clearly and delete (navigation) system. Taking your duplicate or rarely used entries. eyes off the road too long or too If possible, program speed dial often could cause a crash or other shortcuts. resulting in injury or death. Focus . Review the controls and your attention on driving. operation of the infotainment system. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (24,1)

7-24 Infotainment System

A Bluetooth system can use a When to Speak: A short tone J / 0 (Call/Mute): Press to answer Bluetooth-capable cell phone with a sounds after the system responds incoming calls, confirm system Hands-Free Profile to make and indicating when it is waiting for a information, and start speech receive phone calls. The system voice command. Wait until the tone recognition. can be used while the key is in the and then speak. K ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY (End Call): Press to end a call, How to Speak: Speak clearly in a reject a call, or cancel an operation. position. The range of the Bluetooth calm and natural voice. system can be up to 9.1 m (30 ft). Pairing Not all phones support all functions, Audio System and not all phones work with the A Bluetooth-enabled cell phone When using the in-vehicle Bluetooth in-vehicle Bluetooth system. See must be paired to the Bluetooth system, sound comes through the www.gm.com/bluetooth for more system and then connected to the vehicle's front audio system information on compatible phones. vehicle before it can be used. See speakers and overrides the audio the cell phone manufacturer's user Voice Recognition system. Use the audio system guide for Bluetooth functions before volume knob, during a call, to pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth The Bluetooth system uses voice change the volume level. The recognition to interpret voice phone is not connected, calls will be adjusted volume level remains in made using OnStar Hands-Free commands to dial phone numbers memory for later calls. To prevent and name tags. Calling, if equipped. See OnStar missed calls, a minimum volume Overview on page 14‑1. For additional information, say level is used if the volume is turned “Help” while you are in a voice down too low. Pairing Information recognition menu. . Bluetooth Controls A Bluetooth phone with MP3 Noise: Keep interior noise levels to capability cannot be paired to a minimum. The system may not Use the buttons on the steering the vehicle as a phone and an recognize voice commands if there wheel to operate the in-vehicle MP3 player at the same time. Bluetooth system. See Steering is too much background noise. . Up to five cell phones can be Wheel Controls on page 5 2. ‑ paired to the Bluetooth system. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (25,1)

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. The pairing process is disabled 3. Say “Pair.” The system responds Listing All Paired and Connected when the vehicle is moving. with instructions and a four-digit Phones . Pairing only needs to be Personal Identification Number The system can list all cell phones completed once, unless the (PIN). The PIN is used in Step 5. paired to it. If a paired cell phone is pairing information on the cell 4. Start the pairing process on the also connected to the vehicle, the phone changes or the cell phone cell phone that you want to pair. system responds with “is connected” is deleted from the system. For help with this process, see after that phone name. . the cell phone manufacturer's Only one paired cell phone can 1. Press and hold J / 0 for be connected to the Bluetooth user guide. two seconds. system at a time. 5. Locate the device named “Your 2. Say Bluetooth. . If multiple paired cell phones are Vehicle” in the list on the cell “ ” within range of the system, the phone. Follow the instructions 3. Say “List.” system connects to the first on the cell phone to enter the Deleting a Paired Phone available paired cell phone in the PIN provided in Step 3. After the order that they were first paired PIN is successfully entered, the If the phone name you want to to the system. To connect to a system prompts you to provide a delete is unknown, see “Listing All different paired phone, see name for the paired cell phone. Paired and Connected Phones.” “Connecting to a Different This name will be used to 1. Press and hold J / 0 for Phone” later in this section. indicate which phones are paired and connected to the two seconds. Pairing a Phone vehicle. The system responds 2. Say “Bluetooth.” 1. Press and hold J / 0 for with “ has been successfully paired after the 3. Say “Delete.” The system asks two seconds. ” pairing process is complete. which phone to delete. 2. Say Bluetooth. This command “ ” 6. Repeat Steps 1 5 to pair 4. Say the name of the phone you can be skipped. – additional phones. want to delete. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (26,1)

7-26 Infotainment System

Connecting to a Different Phone Storing and Deleting Phone Using the “Store” Command Numbers To connect to a different cell phone, 1. Press and hold J / 0 for the Bluetooth system looks for the The system can store up to 30 two seconds. next available cell phone in the phone numbers as name tags in the 2. Say Store. order in which all available cell Hands-Free Directory that is shared “ ” phones were paired. Depending on between the Bluetooth and OnStar 3. Say the phone number or group which cell phone you want to systems, if equipped. of numbers you want to store all connect to, you may have to use at once with no pauses, then The following commands are used this command several times. follow the directions given by the to delete and store phone numbers. system to save a name tag for 1. Press and hold J / 0 for Store: This command will store a this number. two seconds. phone number, or a group of Using the Digit Store Command 2. Say “Bluetooth.” numbers as a name tag. “ ” If an unwanted number is 3. Say “Change phone.” Digit Store: This command allows a phone number to be stored as a recognized by the system, say . If another cell phone is name tag by entering the digits one “Clear” at any time to clear the last found, the response will be at a time. number. “ is now To hear all of the numbers connected.” Delete: This command is used to delete individual name tags. recognized by the system, say . If another cell phone is not “Verify” at any time. found, the original phone Delete All Name Tags: This remains connected. command deletes all stored name 1. Press and hold J / 0 for tags in the Hands-Free Calling two seconds. Directory and the OnStar 2. Say “Digit Store.” Turn-by-Turn Destinations Directory, if equipped. 3. Say each digit, one at a time, that you want to store. After each digit is entered, the system Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (27,1)

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repeats back the digit it heard Listing Stored Numbers Using the “Dial” or “Call” followed by a tone. After the last Command The list command will list all stored digit has been entered, say numbers and name tags. 1. Press and hold J / 0 for “Store,” and then follow the two seconds. directions given by the system to Using the “List” Command save a name tag for this number. 2. Say “Dial” or “Call.” 1. Press and hold J / 0 for Using the “Delete” Command two seconds. 3. Say the entire number without pausing, or say the name tag. 1. Press and hold J / 0 for 2. Say “Directory.” two seconds. Once connected, the person called 3. Say “Hands-Free Calling.” will be heard through the audio 2. Say Delete. “ ” 4. Say “List.” speakers. 3. Say the name tag you want to Calling 911 Emergency delete. Making a Call Calls can be made using the 1. Press and hold J / 0 for Using the Delete All Name Tags “ ” following commands. Command two seconds. Dial or Call: The dial or call This command deletes all stored 2. Say “Dial” or “Call.” command can be used name tags in the Hands-Free 3. Say 911. interchangeably to dial a phone “ ” Calling Directory and the OnStar number or a stored name tag. 4. Say Dial or Call. Turn-by-Turn Destinations Directory, “ ” “ ” if equipped. Digit Dial: This command allows a Once connected, the person called phone number to be dialed by will be heard through the audio To delete all name tags: entering the digits one at a time. speakers. 1. Press and hold J / 0 for Re-dial: This command is used to Using the “Digit Dial” Command two seconds. dial the last number used on the cell The digit dial command allows a phone. 2. Say “Delete all name tags.” phone number to be dialed by entering the digits one at a time. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (28,1)

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After each digit is entered, the Using the “Re-dial” Command . Press J / 0 again to return to system repeats back the digit it J 0 the original call. heard followed by a tone. 1. Press and hold / for two seconds. . To ignore the incoming call, no If an unwanted number is action is required. recognized by the system, say 2. After the tone, say “Re-dial.” . K “Clear” at any time to clear the last Once connected, the person called Press to disconnect the number. will be heard through the audio current call and switch to the call on hold. To hear all of the numbers speakers. recognized by the system, say Receiving a Call Three-Way Calling “Verify” at any time. When an incoming call is received, Three-way calling must be 1. Press and hold J / 0 for the audio system mutes and a ring supported on the cell phone and two seconds. tone is heard in the vehicle. enabled by the wireless service carrier. 2. Say “Digit Dial.” . Press J / 0 to answer the call. 1. While on a call, press J / 0. 3. Say each digit, one at a time, . Press K to ignore a call. that you want to dial. After each 2. Say “Three-way call.” digit is entered, the system Call Waiting 3. Use the dial or call command to repeats back the digit it heard dial the number of the third party followed by a tone. After the last Call waiting must be supported on to be called. digit has been entered, the cell phone and enabled by the say “Dial.” wireless service carrier. 4. Once the call is connected, J 0 Once connected, the person called . Press J / 0 to answer an press / to link all callers will be heard through the audio incoming call when another call together. speakers. is active. The original call is placed on hold. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (29,1)

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Ending a Call Transferring Audio from the To access contacts stored in the cell Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone phone: Press K to end a call. During a call with the audio in the 1. Press and hold J / 0 for Muting a Call vehicle: two seconds. During a call, all sounds from inside 1. Press J / 0. 2. Say “Bluetooth.” This command the vehicle can be muted so that the can be skipped. person on the other end of the call 2. Say “Transfer Call.” 3. Say Voice. The system cannot hear them. Transferring Audio to the “ ” responds OK, accessing Bluetooth System from a Cell “ . To mute a call, press J / 0 , and . Phone ” then say “Mute call.” The cell phone's normal prompt During a call with the audio on the . To cancel mute, press J / 0 , messages will go through their cycle cell phone, press J / 0. The audio according to the phone's operating and then say “Un-mute call.” transfers to the vehicle. If the audio instructions. Transferring a Call does not transfer to the vehicle, use the audio transfer feature on the cell Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Audio can be transferred between phone. See your cell phone (DTMF) Tones the Bluetooth system and the cell manufacturer's user guide for more phone. The Bluetooth system can send information. numbers and the numbers stored as The cell phone must be paired and Voice Pass-Thru name tags during a call. You can connected with the Bluetooth use this feature when calling a system before a call can be Voice pass-thru allows access to the menu-driven phone system. transferred. The connection process voice recognition commands on the Account numbers can also be can take up to two minutes after the cell phone. See your cell phone stored for use. ignition is turned to ON/RUN. manufacturer's user guide to see if the cell phone supports this feature. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (30,1)

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Sending a Number or Name Tag Other Information During a Call The Bluetooth® word mark and 1. Press J / 0. The system logos are owned by the Bluetooth® responds “Ready,” followed by SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks a tone. by General Motors is under license. Other trademarks and trade names 2. Say “Dial.” are those of their respective owners. 3. Say the number or name tag See Radio Frequency Statement on to send. page 13‑20 for information Clearing the System regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Unless information is deleted out of rules and Industry Canada the in-vehicle Bluetooth system, it Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. will be retained indefinitely. This includes all saved name tags in the phone book and phone pairing information. For information on how to delete this information, see the previous section “Deleting a Paired Phone” and the previous sections on deleting name tags. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (1,1)

Climate Controls 8-1

Climate Controls Climate Control Systems

The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with Climate Control Systems this system. For vehicles with the remote start feature, the climate control Climate Control Systems ...... 8-1 system functions as part of the remote start feature. See Remote Keyless Automatic Climate Control Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑2. System ...... 8-4 Air Vents Air Vents ...... 8-8 Maintenance Passenger Compartment Air Filter ...... 8-8

1. Fan Control 7. Driver and Passenger Heated 2. Outside Air Seats (If Equipped) 3. Temperature Control 8. Rear Window Defogger 4. Recirculation 9 (Fan Control): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or 5. Air Delivery Mode Control decrease the fan speed. To turn the 6. Air Conditioning fan off, turn the knob all the way Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (2,1)

8-2 Climate Controls

counterclockwise. In any setting When this mode is selected, the For best results, clear all snow and other than off, the fan runs system turns the recirculation mode ice from the windshield before continuously with the ignition on. off. Recirculation mode cannot be defrosting. There will be some airflow selected while in floor mode. This # (Air Conditioning): Press to noticeable from the various outlets helps prevent window fogging. turn the air conditioning system on when driving, even with the fan in - (Defog): Clears the windows of or off. An indicator light comes on to the off position. To turn off the air fog or moisture. Air is directed to the show that the air conditioning is on. completely, turn the fan to 9 and floor outlets, with some air directed The air conditioning can be selected select the @ button. to the windshield and side window in any mode as long as the fan is on Temperature Control: Turn outlets. In this mode, the system and the outside temperature is clockwise or counterclockwise to turns the recirculation mode off and above freezing. A flashing indicator increase or decrease the runs the air conditioning compressor light indicates that the air temperature inside the vehicle. unless the outside air is at or below conditioning compressor is currently freezing. Recirculation mode cannot not available. Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn be selected while in defog mode. On hot days, open the windows to clockwise or counterclockwise to This helps prevent window fogging. change the current airflow mode. let hot inside air escape; then close 0 (Defrost): Removes fog or frost them. This helps reduce the time it Select from the following air delivery from the windshield more quickly. takes for the vehicle to cool down modes: Air is directed to the windshield and and helps the system to operate H (Vent): Air is directed to the the side window outlets. In this more efficiently. instrument panel outlets. mode, the system turns the For quick cool down on hot days, recirculation mode off automatically ) (Bi-Level): Air is divided select the following settings and runs the air conditioning together: between the instrument panel and compressor unless the outside air is the floor outlets. at or below freezing. Recirculation 1. Select H mode. 6 (Floor): Air is directed to the mode cannot be selected while in floor outlets with some air directed defrost mode. This helps prevent 2. Select 8. to the windshield. window fogging. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (3,1)

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3. Turn the # on. air mode can be used with all prevent window fogging and modes, but it cannot be used with moisture building up inside the 4. Select the coolest temperature the recirculation mode. Pressing this vehicle. and highest fan speed. button will cancel the Rear Window Defogger 5. Once the vehicle's interior recirculation mode. temperature is below the outside @ (Recirculation): Press to turn The rear window defogger uses a temperature, select recirculation on the recirculation mode. An warming grid to remove fog from the mode for enhanced cooling. indicator light comes on to show rear window. Using these settings together for that recirculation is on. This mode The rear window defogger only long periods of time may cause the recirculates and helps to quickly works when the ignition is in air inside the vehicle to become too cool or heat the air inside the ON/RUN. vehicle. It can be used to prevent dry. To prevent this from happening, 1 (Rear Window Defogger): outside air and odors from entering after the air inside of the vehicle has Press to turn the rear window the vehicle. Avoid using the cooled, turn the recirculation defogger on or off. An indicator light recirculation mode during high mode off. on the button comes on to show that periods of humidity and cool outside the rear window is activated. The air conditioning system temperatures since this may result removes moisture from the air, so a in increased window fogging. The rear window defogger stays on small amount of water might drip If window fogging is experienced, for approximately 10 minutes after under the vehicle while idling or select the defrost mode. the button is pressed, unless the after turning off the engine. This is ignition is turned to ACC/ Recirculation mode is not available normal. ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF. in floor, defog, or defrost modes and 8 If turned on again, the defogger only (Outside Air): Press to turn will shut off automatically and runs for approximately five minutes the outside air mode on. An change to outside air. The indicator before turning off again. At higher indicator light comes on to show will flash if the button is selected in vehicle speeds, the defogger may that outside air is on. Air from any of these modes. This helps outside the vehicle will circulate throughout the vehicle. The outside Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (4,1)

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stay on continuously. The defogger Automatic Climate Control System can also be turned off by turning off the engine. The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with this system. For vehicles with the remote start feature, the climate control Notice: Do not use anything system functions as part of the remote start feature. See Remote Keyless sharp on the inside of the rear Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2 2. window. If you do, you could cut ‑ or damage the warming grid, and the repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Do not attach a temporary vehicle license, tape, a decal, or anything similar to the defogger grid. Heated Front Seats (If Equipped) L or M : Press to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback. To turn off, press the button until the indicator lights turn off. See Heated Front Seats on page 3‑6. 1. Fan Control 7. Driver and Passenger Heated Remote Start Climate Control Seats (If Equipped) Operation 2. Outside Air 8. Rear Window Defogger For vehicles with the remote start 3. Temperature Control feature, when it is activated, the 4. Recirculation Automatic Operation climate control system heats and cools the inside of the vehicle using 5. Air Delivery Mode Control This climate control system automatically maintains the desired the modes that were set before the 6. Air Conditioning vehicle was turned off. temperature inside the vehicle. Do Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (5,1)

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not cover the sensor on the top of heat or cool the vehicle faster. The fan off, turn the left knob to the 9 the instrument panel near the @ button indicator light is lit position. In any setting other than windshield, or the sensor grille whenever the recirculation mode off, the fan runs continuously with below the climate control faceplate. is on. the ignition on. The fan must be These two sensors help regulate the turned on to run the air conditioning inside air temperature. Press the 8 button to change to outside air. However, the compressor. There will be some AUTO (Automatic Fan): Turn the recirculation mode may turn back on airflow noticeable from the various fan knob to AUTO for the system to automatically. outlets when driving, even with the automatically adjust the fan speed fan in the off position. To turn off the to reach the desired inside In cold weather, if the fan and air air completely, turn the fan to 9 delivery modes are in automatic, the temperature. and select the @ button. system starts at lower fan speeds to Temperature Control: Select the avoid directing cold air into the Temperature Control: Turn desired cabin air temperature vehicle until warmer air is available. clockwise or counterclockwise to between 16-32°C (60-90°F). The climate control system directs increase or decrease the Choosing the coldest or warmest air to the floor, but may temperature. Select the desired temperature setting does not cause automatically change modes as the cabin air temperature between the system to heat or cool any vehicle warms up to maintain the 16-32°C (60-90°F). Typically, the faster. chosen temperature setting. The best setting is near 23°C (75°F). AUTO (Automatic Air Delivery length of time needed to warm the Choosing the coldest or warmest Mode): Turn the air delivery mode interior depends on the outside temperature setting does not cause knob to AUTO for the system to temperature and inside temperature the system to heat or cool any automatically control the direction of of the vehicle. faster. the airflow to help reach the desired Manual Operation Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn inside temperature. clockwise or counterclockwise to (Fan Control): Turn clockwise The system automatically controls 9 change the current airflow mode. or counterclockwise to increase or the air inlet to supply the outside air decrease the fan speed. To turn the or recirculated inside air needed to Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (6,1)

8-6 Climate Controls

Select from the following air delivery 0 (Defrost): Removes fog or frost On hot days, use the automatic fan modes: from the windshield more quickly. and automatic air delivery mode Air is directed to the windshield and settings and the vehicle will reach H (Vent): Air is directed to the instrument panel outlets. the side window outlets. In this the desired temperature more mode, the system turns the quickly. The desired fan and air ) (Bi-Level): Air is divided recirculation mode off automatically delivery mode settings can still be between the instrument panel and runs the air conditioning adjusted manually. Open the outlets and the floor outlets. compressor unless the outside air is windows to let the hot inside air 6 (Floor): Air is directed to the at or below freezing. Recirculation escape, then close them. This helps floor outlets with some air directed mode cannot be selected while in reduce the time it takes for the to the windshield. defrost mode. This helps prevent vehicle to cool down and helps the window fogging. system to operate more efficiently. When this mode is selected, the system turns the recirculation mode For best results, clear all snow and The air conditioning system off. Recirculation mode cannot be ice from the windshield before removes moisture from the air, so a selected while in floor mode. This is defrosting. small amount of water might drip under the vehicle while idling or to help prevent window fogging. # (Air Conditioning): Press to after turning off the engine. - (Defog): Clears the windows of turn the air conditioning system on fog or moisture. Air is directed to the or off. An indicator light comes on to 8 (Outside Air): Press to turn floor outlets, with some air directed show that the air conditioning is on. the outside air mode on. An to the windshield and side window The air conditioning can be selected indicator light comes on to show outlets. In this mode, the system in any mode as long as the fan is on that outside air is on. Air from turns the recirculation mode off and and the outside temperature is outside the vehicle will circulate runs the air conditioning compressor above freezing. A flashing indicator throughout the vehicle. The outside unless the outside air is at or below light indicates that the air air mode can be used with all freezing. Recirculation mode cannot conditioning compressor is currently modes, but it cannot be used with be selected while in defog mode. not available. the recirculation mode. Pressing this This helps prevent window fogging. button will cancel the recirculation mode. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (7,1)

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@ (Recirculation): Press to turn Rear Window Defogger Notice: Do not use anything on the recirculation mode. An sharp on the inside of the rear The rear window defogger uses a indicator light comes on to show window. If you do, you could cut warming grid to remove fog from the that recirculation is on. This mode or damage the warming grid, and rear window. recirculates and helps to quickly the repairs would not be covered cool or heat the air inside the The rear window defogger only by the vehicle warranty. Do not vehicle. It can be used to prevent works when the ignition is in attach a temporary vehicle outside air and odors from entering ON/RUN. license, tape, a decal, or anything the vehicle. Avoid using the 1 (Rear Window Defogger): similar to the defogger grid. recirculation mode during high Press to turn the rear window L orM Heated Front Seats (If periods of humidity and cool outside defogger on or off. An indicator light Equipped): Press to heat the driver temperatures since this may result on the button comes on to show that or passenger seat cushion and in increased window fogging. it is activated. seatback. To turn off, press the If window fogging is experienced, button until the indicator lights turn select the defrost mode. The rear window defogger stays on for approximately 10 minutes after off. See Heated Front Seats on Recirculation mode is not available the button is pressed, unless the page 3‑6. in floor, defog, or defrost modes and ignition is turned to ACC/ will shut off automatically and Remote Start Climate Control ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF. Operation change to outside air. If the button is If turned on again, the defogger only selected in any of these modes, the runs for approximately five minutes For vehicles with the remote start indicator will flash. This helps before turning off. At higher vehicle feature, when it is activated, the prevent window fogging and speeds, the defogger may stay on climate control system heats and moisture building up inside the continuously. The defogger can also cools the inside of the vehicle using vehicle. be turned off by turning off the the modes that were set before the engine. vehicle was turned off. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (8,1)

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Air Vents Maintenance Move the louvers on the air outlets up or down to change the direction Passenger Compartment of the airflow. The louvers do Air Filter not turn. The filter removes dust, pollen, and Use the thumbwheels near each other airborne irritants from outside vent to open and close off the air that is pulled into the vehicle. airflow. The filter should be replaced as part Operation Tips of routine scheduled maintenance. See Maintenance Schedule on . Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from the air inlets at page 11‑3 for replacement intervals. 1. Remove the four screws from the base of the vehicle that may To find out what type of filter to use, around the glove box and detach block the flow of air into the see Maintenance Replacement the three inner clips from the vehicle. Parts on page 11‑14. glove box. The passenger compartment air . Do not use any non-GM 2. Lower the loosened glove box approved hood deflectors that filter can be accessed by removing housing. could adversely affect the the entire glove box. performance of the system. . Keep the path under the front seats clear of objects to help circulate the air inside of the vehicle more effectively. . Do not insert objects into the air outlets. This may affect the operation of the outlet. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (9,1)

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3. Unplug both wire cables and 4. Remove the air filter cover 5. Remove the filter cover and pull remove the glove box. screw. out the old air filter. 6. Install the new air filter. 7. Reinstall the air filter cover. Reconnect the wire cabling and reinstall the glove box. See your dealer if additional assistance is needed. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (10,1)

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Driving and Operating 9-1

Driving and Retained Accessory Cruise Control Power (RAP) ...... 9-17 Cruise Control ...... 9-29 Operating Shifting Into Park ...... 9-17 Shifting out of Park ...... 9-18 Object Detection Systems Parking over Things Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 9-31 Driving Information That Burn ...... 9-19 Rear Vision Driver Behavior ...... 9-2 Camera (RVC) ...... 9-33 Driving Environment ...... 9-2 Engine Exhaust Vehicle Design ...... 9-2 Engine Exhaust ...... 9-19 Fuel Distracted Driving ...... 9-3 Running the Vehicle While Fuel ...... 9-35 Defensive Driving ...... 9-3 Parked ...... 9-20 Recommended Fuel ...... 9-35 Drunk Driving ...... 9-4 Gasoline Specifications ...... 9-35 Control of a Vehicle ...... 9-4 Automatic Transmission Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-36 Braking ...... 9-4 Automatic Transmission . . . . . 9-20 Fuel Additives ...... 9-36 Steering ...... 9-4 Manual Mode ...... 9-22 Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) . . . . . 9-36 Off-Road Recovery ...... 9-5 Fuel Economy Mode ...... 9-23 Filling the Tank ...... 9-37 Loss of Control ...... 9-5 Filling a Portable Fuel Drive Systems Container ...... 9-38 Driving on Wet Roads ...... 9-6 All-Wheel Drive ...... 9-24 Highway Hypnosis ...... 9-7 Towing Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 9-7 Brakes General Towing Winter Driving ...... 9-8 Antilock Brake Information ...... 9-39 If the Vehicle Is Stuck ...... 9-9 System (ABS) ...... 9-24 Driving Characteristics and Vehicle Load Limits ...... 9-10 Parking Brake ...... 9-25 Towing Tips ...... 9-39 Starting and Operating Ride Control Systems Trailer Towing ...... 9-42 New Vehicle Break-In ...... 9-14 Traction Control Towing Equipment ...... 9-44 Ignition Positions ...... 9-14 System (TCS) ...... 9-27 ® Conversions and Add-Ons Starting the Engine ...... 9-16 StabiliTrak System ...... 9-28 Add-On Electrical Equipment ...... 9-45 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (2,1)

9-2 Driving and Operating

Driving Information an unbelted person is significantly city, freeway, and off-road driving, more likely to die than a person as well as other hints for driving in wearing a seat belt. In addition, various weather conditions. Driver Behavior avoiding excessive speed, sudden Whenever we drive, we are taking or abrupt turns, and drunken or Vehicle Design on an important responsibility. This aggressive driving can help make According to the U.S. Department of is true for any motor vehicle trips safer and avoid the possibility — Transportation, utility vehicles have passenger car, van, truck, sport of a crash, especially a rollover a significantly higher rollover rate utility. Driver behavior, the driving crash. This section provides many than other types of vehicles. Utility environment, and the vehicle's useful tips to help you drive more vehicles do have higher ground design all affect how well a vehicle safely. clearance and a narrower track or performs. But statistics show that shorter wheelbase than passenger the most important factor, by far, is Driving Environment cars, to make them more capable how we drive. You can also help avoid a rollover or for off-road driving. Specific design Knowing how these three factors other type of crash by being characteristics like these give the work together can help you prepared for driving in inclement driver a better view of the road, but understand how your vehicle weather, at night, or during other also give utility vehicles a higher handles and what you can do to times where visibility or traction may center of gravity than other types of avoid many types of crashes, be limited, such as on curves, vehicles. This means that you including a rollover crash. slippery roads, or hilly terrain. should not expect a utility vehicle to The single most important thing is Unfamiliar surroundings can also handle the same way a vehicle with this: everyone in the vehicle, have hidden hazards. a lower center of gravity, like a car, including the driver, should buckle To help you learn more about would in similar situations. up. See Safety Belts on page 3‑9. In driving in different conditions, this But driver behavior factors are far fact, most serious injuries and section contains information about more often the cause of a utility fatalities to unbelted occupants can vehicle rollover than are be reduced or prevented by the use environmental or vehicle factors. of safety belts. In a rollover crash, Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (3,1)

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Safe driver behavior and . Watch the road. Do not read, understanding the environment in take notes, or look up { WARNING which you will be driving can help information on phones or other avoid a rollover crash in any type of electronic devices. Taking your eyes off the road too long or too often could cause a vehicle, including utility vehicles. . Designate a front seat crash resulting in injury or death. passenger to handle potential Distracted Driving distractions. Focus your attention on driving. Distraction comes in many forms . Become familiar with vehicle and can take your focus from the features before driving, such as Refer to the Infotainment section for task of driving. Exercise good programming favorite radio more information on using that judgment and do not let other stations and adjusting climate system, including pairing and using activities divert your attention away control and seat settings. a cell phone. from the road. Many local Program all trip information into governments have enacted laws any navigation device prior to Defensive Driving regarding driver distraction. Become driving. Defensive driving means “always familiar with the local laws in . Wait until the vehicle is parked expect the unexpected.” The first your area. to retrieve items that have fallen step in driving defensively is to wear To avoid distracted driving, always to the floor. the safety belt. See Safety Belts on page 3‑9. keep your eyes on the road, hands . Stop or park the vehicle to tend on the wheel, and mind on the drive. to children. . Assume that other road users . (pedestrians, bicyclists, and Do not use a phone in . Keep pets in an appropriate other drivers) are going to be demanding driving situations. carrier or restraint. Use a hands-free method to careless and make mistakes. place or receive necessary . Avoid stressful conversations Anticipate what they might do phone calls. while driving, whether with a and be ready. passenger or on a cell phone. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (4,1)

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. Allow enough following distance Control of a Vehicle If the engine ever stops while the between you and the driver in vehicle is being driven, brake front of you. Braking, steering, and accelerating normally but do not pump the are important factors in helping to . Focus on the task of driving. brakes. Doing so could make the control a vehicle while driving. pedal harder to push down. If the Drunk Driving engine stops, there will be some Braking power brake assist but it will be Death and injury associated with Braking action involves perception used when the brake is applied. drinking and driving is a global time and reaction time. Deciding to Once the power assist is used up, it tragedy. push the brake pedal is perception can take longer to stop and the time. Actually doing it is brake pedal will be harder to push. { WARNING reaction time. Steering Drinking and then driving is very Average driver reaction time is dangerous. Your reflexes, about three-quarters of a second. In Hydraulic Power Steering that time, a vehicle moving at perceptions, attentiveness, and Your vehicle has hydraulic power 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m judgment can be affected by even steering. It may require (66 ft), which could be a lot of a small amount of alcohol. You maintenance. See Power Steering distance in an emergency. can have a serious — or even Fluid on page 10‑19. fatal collision if you drive after Helpful braking tips to keep in mind — If power steering assist is lost drinking. include: because the engine stops or Do not drink and drive or ride with . Keep enough distance between because of a system malfunction, a driver who has been drinking. you and the vehicle in front the vehicle can be steered but may Ride home in a cab; or if you are of you. require increased effort. See your with a group, designate a driver . Avoid needless heavy braking. dealer if there is a problem. who will not drink. . Keep pace with traffic. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (5,1)

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Curve Tips Off-Road Recovery 3. Turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. . Take curves at a reasonable speed. Loss of Control . Reduce speed before entering a curve. Skidding . Maintain a reasonable steady There are three types of skids that speed through the curve. correspond to the vehicle's three control systems: . Wait until the vehicle is out of the curve before accelerating . Braking Skid — wheels are not gently into the straightaway. rolling. Steering in Emergencies . Steering or Cornering Skid — too much speed or steering in a . There are some situations when curve causes tires to slip and steering around a problem may The vehicle's right wheels can drop lose cornering force. be more effective than braking. off the edge of a road onto the . Acceleration Skid — too much . Holding both sides of the shoulder while driving. Follow these tips: throttle causes the driving steering wheel allows you to turn wheels to spin. 180 degrees without removing 1. Ease off the accelerator and a hand. then, if there is nothing in the Defensive drivers avoid most skids way, steer the vehicle so that it by taking reasonable care suited to . Antilock Brake System (ABS) existing conditions, and by not allows steering while braking. straddles the edge of the pavement. overdriving those conditions. But skids are always possible. 2. Turn the steering wheel about one-eighth of a turn, until the right front tire contacts the pavement edge. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (6,1)

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If the vehicle starts to slide, follow Remember: Antilock brakes help these suggestions: avoid only the braking skid. WARNING (Continued) . Ease your foot off the Driving on Wet Roads Flowing or rushing water creates accelerator pedal and steer the strong forces. Driving through way you want the vehicle to go. Rain and wet roads can reduce flowing water could cause the The vehicle may straighten out. vehicle traction and affect your vehicle to be carried away. If this Be ready for a second skid if it ability to stop and accelerate. happens, you and other vehicle occurs. Always drive slower in these types occupants could drown. Do not . Slow down and adjust your of driving conditions and avoid ignore police warnings and be driving according to weather driving through large puddles and very cautious about trying to drive conditions. Stopping distance deep‐standing or flowing water. through flowing water. can be longer and vehicle control can be affected when { WARNING traction is reduced by water, Hydroplaning snow, ice, gravel, or other Wet brakes can cause crashes. Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water material on the road. Learn to They might not work as well in a can build up under the vehicle's recognize warning clues — such quick stop and could cause tires so they actually ride on the as enough water, ice, or packed pulling to one side. You could water. This can happen if the road is snow on the road to make a lose control of the vehicle. wet enough and you are going fast mirrored surface — and slow enough. When the vehicle is down when you have any doubt. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car/vehicle hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. . Try to avoid sudden steering, wash, lightly apply the brake acceleration, or braking, pedal until the brakes work There is no hard and fast rule about including reducing vehicle speed normally. hydroplaning. The best advice is to by shifting to a lower gear. Any slow down when the road is wet. sudden changes could cause (Continued) the tires to slide. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (7,1)

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Other Rainy Weather Tips . Keep your eyes moving — scan the road ahead and to the sides. WARNING (Continued) Besides slowing down, other wet . weather driving tips include: Check the rearview mirror and none going down a hill. You could vehicle instruments often. . Allow extra following distance. crash. Shift down to let the engine assist the brakes on a steep . Pass with caution. Hill and Mountain Roads downhill slope. . Keep windshield wiping Driving on steep hills or through equipment in good shape. mountains is different than driving on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for . Keep the windshield washer fluid { WARNING reservoir filled. driving in these conditions include: . . Have good tires with proper Keep the vehicle serviced and in Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) tread depth. See Tires on good shape. or with the ignition off is page 10‑36. . Check all fluid levels and brakes, dangerous. The brakes will have to do all the work of slowing down . Turn off cruise control. tires, cooling system, and transmission. and they could get so hot that they would not work well. You . Shift to a lower gear when going Highway Hypnosis would then have poor braking or down steep or long hills. Always be alert and pay attention to even none going down a hill. your surroundings while driving. Steering may also be affected If you become tired or sleepy, find a { WARNING when ignition is off. You could safe place to park the vehicle If you do not shift down, the crash. Always have the engine and rest. brakes could get so hot that they running and the vehicle in gear Other driving tips include: would not work well. You would when going downhill. . Keep the vehicle well ventilated. then have poor braking or even . Keep the interior (Continued) temperature cool. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (8,1)

9-8 Driving and Operating

. Stay in your own lane. Do not Drive with caution, whatever the Turn off cruise control on slippery swing wide or cut across the condition. Accelerate gently so surfaces. center of the road. Drive at traction is not lost. Accelerating too speeds that let you stay in your quickly causes the wheels to spin Blizzard Conditions own lane. and makes the surface under the Being stuck in snow can be a . Be alert on top of hills; tires slick, so there is even less serious situation. Stay with the something could be in your lane traction. vehicle unless there is help nearby. (stalled car, accident). Try not to break the fragile traction. If possible, use Roadside Assistance. See Roadside . Pay attention to special road If you accelerate too fast, the drive Assistance Program (Mexico) on signs (falling rocks area, winding wheels will spin and polish the page 13 7 or Roadside Assistance roads, long grades, passing or surface under the tires even more. ‑ Program (U.S. and Canada) on no-passing zones) and take The Antilock Brake System (ABS) page 13 11. To get help and keep appropriate action. ‑ improves vehicle stability during everyone in the vehicle safe: hard stops on slippery roads, but Winter Driving apply the brakes sooner than when . Turn on the hazard warning on dry pavement. See Antilock flashers. Driving on Snow or Ice Brake System (ABS) on page 9‑24. . Tie a red cloth to an outside Drive carefully when there is snow Allow greater following distance on mirror. or ice between the tires and the any slippery road and watch for road, creating less traction or grip. slippery spots. Icy patches can { WARNING Wet ice can occur at about 0°C occur on otherwise clear roads in (32°F) when freezing rain begins to shaded areas. The surface of a Snow can trap engine exhaust fall, resulting in even less traction. curve or an overpass can remain icy under the vehicle. This may Avoid driving on wet ice or in when the surrounding roads are cause exhaust gases to get freezing rain until roads can be clear. Avoid sudden steering inside. Engine exhaust contains treated with salt or sand. maneuvers and braking while carbon monoxide (CO) which on ice. (Continued) Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (9,1)

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If the Vehicle Is Stuck WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Slowly and cautiously spin the cannot be seen or smelled. It can to the highest setting. See wheels to free the vehicle when cause unconsciousness and even “Climate Control Systems” in stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. death. the Index. If stuck too severely for the traction If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: For more information about system to free the vehicle, turn the carbon monoxide, see Engine traction system off and use the . Clear away snow from around Exhaust on page 9 19. rocking method. See Traction the base of your vehicle, ‑ Control System (TCS) on especially any that is blocking page 9 27. the exhaust pipe. To save fuel, run the engine for only ‑ short periods as needed to warm . Check again from time to { WARNING time to be sure snow does the vehicle and then shut the engine not collect there. off and close the window most of the way to save heat. Repeat this If the vehicle's tires spin at high . Open a window about 5 cm until help arrives but only when you speed, they can explode, and you (2 in) on the side of the feel really uncomfortable from the or others could be injured. The vehicle that is away from the cold. Moving about to keep warm vehicle can overheat, causing an wind to bring in fresh air. also helps. engine compartment fire or other damage. Spin the wheels as little . Fully open the air outlets on If it takes some time for help to as possible and avoid going or under the instrument arrive, now and then when you run panel. the engine, push the accelerator above 56 km/h (35 mph). . Adjust the climate control pedal slightly so the engine runs system to a setting that faster than the idle speed. This circulates the air inside the keeps the battery charged to restart vehicle and set the fan speed the vehicle and to signal for help with the headlamps. Do this as little (Continued) as possible to save fuel. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (10,1)

9-10 Driving and Operating

Rocking the Vehicle to Get Vehicle Load Limits it Out WARNING (Continued) It is very important to know how Turn the steering wheel left and much weight the vehicle can vehicle handles. This could right to clear the area around the carry. This weight is called the cause loss of control and a front wheels. Turn off any traction vehicle capacity weight and crash. Overloading can also system. Shift back and forth shorten the life of the vehicle. between R (Reverse) and a low includes the weight of all forward gear, spinning the wheels occupants, cargo and all as little as possible. To prevent nonfactory-installed options. Tire and Loading Information transmission wear, wait until the Two labels on the vehicle show Label wheels stop spinning before shifting how much weight it may gears. Release the accelerator properly carry, the Tire and pedal while shifting, and press Loading Information label and lightly on the accelerator pedal the Certification label. when the transmission is in gear. Slowly spinning the wheels in the forward and reverse directions { WARNING causes a rocking motion that could Do not load the vehicle any free the vehicle. If that does not get the vehicle out after a few tries, it heavier than the Gross might need to be towed out. If the Vehicle Weight Rating vehicle does need to be towed out, (GVWR), or either the see Towing the Vehicle on maximum front or rear Gross page 10‑69. Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Label Example This can cause systems to A vehicle specific Tire and break and change the way the Loading Information label is (Continued) attached to the vehicle's center Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (11,1)

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pillar (B-pillar). With the driver Rating (GAWR) for the front and there will be five 150 lb door open, you will find the label rear axle. See “Certification passengers in your vehicle, attached near the door lock Label” later in this section. the amount of available cargo post. The Tire and Loading and luggage load capacity is Steps for Determining Correct Information label shows the 650 lbs (1400 − 750 (5 x 150) Load Limit number of occupant seating = 650 lbs). 1. Locate the statement The positions (1), and the maximum “ 5. Determine the combined combined weight of vehicle capacity weight (2) in weight of luggage and cargo occupants and cargo should kilograms and pounds. being loaded on the vehicle. never exceed XXX kg or The Tire and Loading That weight may not safely XXX lbs on your vehicle's Information label also shows the ” exceed the available cargo placard. tire size of the original and luggage load capacity equipment tires (3) and the 2. Determine the combined calculated in Step 4. weight of the driver and recommended cold tire inflation 6. If your vehicle will be towing passengers that will be riding pressures (4). For more a trailer, the load from your in your vehicle. information on tires and inflation, trailer will be transferred to see Tires on page 10‑36 and 3. Subtract the combined your vehicle. Consult this Tire Pressure on page 10‑43. weight of the driver and manual to determine how this There is also important loading passengers from XXX kg or reduces the available cargo information on the Certification XXX lbs. and luggage load capacity of label. It tells you the Gross 4. The resulting figure equals your vehicle. Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) the available amount of cargo See Trailer Towing on page 9‑42 and the Gross Axle Weight and luggage load capacity. for important information on For example, if the “XXX” towing a trailer, towing safety amount equals 1400 lbs and rules and trailering tips. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (12,1)

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Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for 1. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 453 kg Example 2 = 453 kg Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs). (1,000 lbs). 2. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 2. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 2. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = 136 kg 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = 340 kg 91 kg (200 lbs) × 5 = 453 kg (300 lbs). (750 lbs). (1,000 lbs). 3. Available Occupant and 3. Available Cargo Weight = 3. Available Cargo Weight = Cargo Weight = 317 kg 113 kg (250 lbs). 0 kg (0 lbs). (700 lbs). Refer to the vehicle's Tire and Loading Information label for specific information about the vehicle's capacity weight and Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (13,1)

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seating positions. The combined the weight of the vehicle, all weight of the driver, passengers, occupants, fuel, and cargo. WARNING (Continued) and cargo should never exceed Never exceed the GVWR for the cause loss of control and a the vehicle's capacity weight. vehicle, or the Gross Axle crash. Overloading can also Weight Rating (GAWR) for either Certification Label shorten the life of the vehicle. the front or rear axle. If the vehicle is carrying a heavy load, it should be spread out. { WARNING See “Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit” earlier in this Things inside the vehicle can section. strike and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in a { WARNING crash. Do not load the vehicle any . Put things in the cargo heavier than the Gross area of the vehicle. In the Vehicle Weight Rating cargo area, put them as Label Example (GVWR), or either the far forward as possible. Try to spread the weight A vehicle specific Certification maximum front or rear Gross evenly. label is attached to the lower Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). area of the center pillar (B-Pillar) This can cause systems to (Continued) on the driver side of the vehicle. break and change the way the The label tells the gross weight vehicle handles. This could capacity of the vehicle, called (Continued) the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). The GVWR includes Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (14,1)

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. Do not tow a trailer during WARNING (Continued) Starting and break-in. See Trailer Towing Operating on page 9‑42 for the trailer . Never stack heavier towing capabilities of the things, like suitcases, New Vehicle Break-In vehicle and more inside the vehicle so that information. Notice: The vehicle does not some of them are above Following break in, engine speed need an elaborate break-in. But it ‐ the tops of the seats. and load can be gradually will perform better in the long run increased. . Do not leave an if you follow these guidelines: unsecured child restraint . Do not drive at any one Ignition Positions in the vehicle. constant speed, fast or slow, . Secure loose items in the for the first 805 km vehicle. (500 miles). Do not make full-throttle starts. Avoid . Do not leave a seat folded downshifting to brake or down unless needed. slow the vehicle. . Avoid making hard stops for the first 322 km (200 miles) or so. During this time the new brake linings are not yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this The ignition switch has four different breaking-in guideline every positions. time you get new brake linings. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (15,1)

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To shift out of P (Park), turn the The steering can bind with the 3. Come to a complete stop, shift ignition to ON/RUN or ACC/ wheels turned off center. If this to P (Park), and turn the ignition ACCESSORY and apply the regular happens, move the steering wheel to LOCK/OFF. On vehicles with brake pedal. from right to left while turning the an automatic transmission, the Notice: Using a tool to force the key to ACC/ACCESSORY. If this shift lever must be in P (Park) to key to turn in the ignition could doesn't work, the vehicle needs turn the ignition switch to the cause damage to the switch or service. LOCK/OFF position. break the key. Use the correct Do not turn the engine off when the 4. Set the parking brake. See key, make sure it is all the way in, vehicle is moving. This will cause a Parking Brake on page 9‑25 and turn it only with your hand. loss of power assist in the brake If the key cannot be turned by and steering systems and disable { WARNING hand, see your dealer. the airbags. LOCK (STOPPING THE ENGINE/ If the vehicle must be shut off in an Turning off the vehicle while LOCK/OFF): When the vehicle is emergency: moving may cause loss of power assist in the brake and steering stopped, turn the ignition switch to 1. Brake using a firm and steady LOCK/OFF to turn the engine off. systems and disable the airbags. pressure. Do not pump the While driving, only shut the Retained Accessory Power (RAP) brakes repeatedly. This may vehicle off in an emergency. will remain active. See Retained deplete power assist, requiring Accessory Power (RAP) on increased brake pedal force. page 9‑17. 2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). If the vehicle cannot be pulled over, This position locks the ignition. This can be done while the and must be shut off while driving, It also locks the steering wheel and vehicle is moving. After shifting turn the ignition to ACC/ the transmission. The key can only to N (Neutral), firmly apply the ACCESSORY. be removed in LOCK/OFF. The shift brakes and steer the vehicle to a lever must be in P (Park) to turn the safe location. ignition switch to LOCK/OFF. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (16,1)

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ACC (ACC/ACCESSORY): This is START: This is the position that Starting Procedure the position in which you can starts the engine. When the engine 1. With your foot off the accelerator operate some electrical accessories starts, release the key. The ignition pedal, turn the ignition to START. or items plugged into the accessory switch returns to ON/RUN for When the engine starts, let go of power outlets. driving. the key. The idle speed will slow Use this position if the vehicle must A warning tone will sound when the down as the engine warms. Do be pushed or towed. driver door is opened, the ignition is not race the engine immediately ON (ON/RUN): This position can in ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/ after starting it. Operate the be used to operate the electrical OFF, and the key is in the ignition. engine and transmission gently accessories and to display some to allow the oil to warm up and instrument cluster warning and Starting the Engine lubricate all moving parts. indicator lights. This position can Move the shift lever to P (Park) or The vehicle has a also be used for service and N (Neutral). The engine will not start Computer-Controlled Cranking diagnostics, and to verify the proper in any other position. To restart the System. This feature assists in operation of the malfunction engine when the vehicle is already starting the engine and protects indicator lamp as may be required moving, use N (Neutral) only. components. If the ignition key is for emission inspection purposes. turned to the START position, The switch stays in this position Notice: Do not try to shift to and then released when the when the engine is running. The P (Park) if the vehicle is moving. engine begins cranking, the transmission is also unlocked in this If you do, you could damage the engine will continue cranking for position. If you leave the key in the transmission. Shift to P (Park) a few seconds or until the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN only when the vehicle is stopped. vehicle starts. If the engine does positions with the engine off, the not start and the key is held in battery could be drained. You may START, cranking will be stopped not be able to start the vehicle if the after 15 seconds to prevent battery is allowed to drain for an cranking motor damage. To extended period of time. prevent gear damage, this system also prevents cranking if Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (17,1)

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the engine is already running. If the vehicle starts briefly but . Sunroof (if equipped) Engine cranking can be stopped then stops again, repeat these . Radio by turning the ignition switch to steps. This clears the extra the ACC/ACCESSORY or gasoline from the engine. Do not The outside mirror, power windows LOCK/OFF position. race the engine immediately and sunroof will function until a door is opened. Notice: Cranking the engine for after starting it. Operate the long periods of time, by returning engine and transmission gently The radio will function until the the key to the START position until the oil warms up and driver door is opened. immediately after cranking has lubricates all moving parts. ended, can overheat and damage Notice: If you add electrical parts Shifting Into Park the cranking motor, and drain the or accessories, you could change To shift into P (Park): battery. Wait at least 15 seconds the way the engine operates. Any between each try, to let the resulting damage would not be 1. Hold the brake pedal down and cranking motor cool down. covered by the vehicle warranty. set the parking brake. See See Add-On Electrical Equipment Parking Brake on page 9‑25 for 2. If the engine does not start after more information. five to 10 seconds, especially in on page 9‑45. very cold weather (below −18°C 2. Move the shift lever into P (Park) or 0°F), it could be flooded with Retained Accessory by holding in the button on the too much gasoline. Try pushing Power (RAP) shift lever and pushing the lever the accelerator pedal all the way all the way toward the front of These vehicle accessories may be to the floor and holding it there the vehicle. used for up to 10 minutes after the as you hold the key in START ignition key is turned to the LOCK 3. Turn the ignition key to for up to a maximum of position: LOCK/OFF. 15 seconds. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try, to . Outside Mirror allow the cranking motor to cool . Power Windows down. When the engine starts, let go of the key and accelerator. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (18,1)

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Leaving the Vehicle With the If you have to leave an automatic Move the shift lever out of P (Park) Engine Running transmission vehicle with the engine before you release the parking running, be sure the vehicle is in brake. { WARNING P (Park) and the parking brake is If torque lock does occur, you may firmly set before you leave it. After need to have another vehicle push It can be dangerous to leave the you have moved the shift lever into yours a little uphill to take some of vehicle with the engine running. P (Park), hold the brake pedal down. the pressure from the parking pawl It could overheat and catch fire. Then, see if you can move the shift in the transmission, so you can pull lever away from P (Park) without the shift lever out of P (Park). It is dangerous to get out of the first pushing the button. If you can, it vehicle if the shift lever is not fully means that the shift lever was not in P (Park) with the parking brake fully locked into P (Park). Shifting out of Park firmly set. The vehicle can roll. The vehicle has an electronic shift Torque Lock Do not leave the vehicle when the lock release system. The shift lock If you are parking on a hill and you release is designed to: engine is running. If you have left do not shift into P (Park) properly, the engine running, the vehicle . Prevent ignition key removal the weight of the vehicle may put unless the shift lever is in can move suddenly. You or others too much force on the parking pawl could be injured. To be sure the P (Park) with the shift lever in the transmission. You may find it button fully released. vehicle will not move, even when difficult to pull the shift lever out of you are on fairly level ground, P (Park). This is called “torque lock.” . Prevent movement of the shift always set the parking brake and To prevent torque lock, set the lever out of P (Park), unless the move the shift lever to P (Park). parking brake and then shift into ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ See Shifting Into Park on P (Park) properly before you leave ACCESSORY and the regular page 9‑17. If you are towing a the driver seat. To find out how, see brake pedal is applied. trailer, see Driving Characteristics Shifting Into Park on page 9‑17. and Towing Tips on page 9‑39. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (19,1)

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The shift lock release is always 3. Move the shift lever to the Engine Exhaust functional except in the case of an desired position. uncharged or low voltage (less than If you still cannot move the shift { WARNING 9 volt) battery. lever from P (Park), consult your If the vehicle has an uncharged dealer or a professional towing Engine exhaust contains carbon battery or a battery with low voltage, service. monoxide (CO) which cannot be try charging or jump starting the seen or smelled. Exposure to CO battery. See Jump Starting on Parking over Things can cause unconsciousness and page 10‑65 for more information. That Burn even death. To shift out of P (Park): Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: 1. Apply the brake pedal. { WARNING . The vehicle idles in areas 2. Press the shift lever button. Things that can burn could touch with poor ventilation (parking 3. Move the shift lever to the hot exhaust parts under the garages, tunnels, deep snow desired position. vehicle and ignite. Do not park that may block underbody airflow or tail pipes). If you still are unable to shift out of over papers, leaves, dry grass, . P (Park): or other things that can burn. The exhaust smells or sounds strange or different. 1. Fully release the shift lever . button. The exhaust system leaks due to corrosion or damage. 2. Hold the brake pedal down and . press the shift lever button The vehicle exhaust system again. has been modified, damaged, or improperly repaired. (Continued) Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (20,1)

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Running the Vehicle WARNING (Continued) Automatic While Parked Transmission . There are holes or openings It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from engine running. damage or aftermarket modifications that are not If the vehicle is left with the engine completely sealed. running, follow the proper steps to be sure the vehicle will not move. If unusual fumes are detected or See Shifting Into Park on page 9‑17 if it is suspected that exhaust is and Engine Exhaust on page 9‑19. coming into the vehicle: If parking on a hill and pulling a . Drive it only with the windows trailer, see Driving Characteristics completely down. and Towing Tips on page 9‑39. . Have the vehicle repaired immediately. Never park the vehicle with the There are several different positions engine running in an enclosed for the automatic transmission. area such as a garage or a P (Park): This position locks the building that has no fresh air wheels. It is the best position to use ventilation. when starting the engine because the vehicle cannot move easily. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (21,1)

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system. You have to fully apply the N (Neutral): In this position, the { WARNING regular brakes first and then press engine does not connect with the the shift lever button before you can wheels. To restart the engine when It is dangerous to get out of the shift from P (Park) when the ignition the vehicle is already moving, use vehicle if the shift lever is not fully key is in ON/RUN. If you cannot N (Neutral) only. Also, use in P (Park) with the parking brake shift out of P (Park), ease pressure N (Neutral) when the vehicle is firmly set. The vehicle can roll. on the shift lever and push the shift being towed. Do not leave the vehicle when the lever all the way into P (Park) as engine is running. If you have left you maintain brake application. { WARNING the engine running, the vehicle Then press the shift lever button can move suddenly. You or others and move the shift lever into Shifting into a drive gear while the could be injured. To be sure the another gear. See Shifting out of engine is running at high speed is Park on page 9 18. vehicle will not move, even when ‑ dangerous. Unless your foot is you are on fairly level ground, R (Reverse): Use this gear to firmly on the brake pedal, the always set the parking brake and back up. vehicle could move very rapidly. You could lose control and hit move the shift lever to P (Park). Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) people or objects. Do not shift See Shifting Into Park on while the vehicle is moving page 9‑17 and Driving forward could damage the into a drive gear while the engine Characteristics and Towing Tips transmission. The repairs would is running at high speed. on page 9‑39. not be covered by the vehicle warranty. Shift to R (Reverse) only Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) or after the vehicle is stopped. Make sure the shift lever is fully in N (Neutral) with the engine P (Park) before starting the engine. To rock the vehicle back and forth to running at high speed may The vehicle has an automatic get out of snow, ice, or sand without damage the transmission. The transmission shift lock control damaging the transmission, see If repairs would not be covered by the Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9‑9. the vehicle warranty. Be sure the engine is not running at high speed when shifting the vehicle. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (22,1)

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D (Drive): This position is for Notice: Spinning the tires or normal driving with the automatic holding the vehicle in one place transmission. It provides the best on a hill using only the fuel economy. If you need more accelerator pedal may damage power for passing, and you are: the transmission. The repair will not be covered by the vehicle . Going less than about 55 km/h (35 mph), push the accelerator warranty. If you are stuck, do not pedal about halfway down. spin the tires. When stopping on a hill, use the brakes to hold the . Going about 55 km/h (35 mph), vehicle in place. push the accelerator all the way down. Manual Mode Downshifting the transmission in To use this feature: slippery road conditions could result Electronic Range Select in skidding, see “Skidding” under (ERS) Mode 1. Move the shift lever to Loss of Control on page 9‑5. ERS mode allows you to choose the M (Manual). M (Manual): This position allows top-gear limit of the transmission 2. Press the plus/minus button you to change gears similar to a and the vehicle's speed while located on the shift lever, to manual transmission. If the vehicle driving downhill or towing a trailer. increase or decrease the gear has this feature, see Manual Mode The vehicle has an electronic shift range available. position indicator within the on page 9‑22. When you shift from D (Drive) to instrument panel cluster. When M (Manual), the transmission will using the ERS mode a number will shift to a pre-determined lower gear display in place of the D (Drive), range. The highest gear available indicating the current gear range for this pre-determined range is that has been selected. displayed in the DIC. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑23. The number displayed in Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (23,1)

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the DIC is the highest gear that the Fuel Economy Mode When fuel economy mode is on: transmission will be allowed to The vehicle may have a fuel . The transmission will upshift operate in. This means that all sooner, and downshift later. gears below that number are economy mode. When engaged, available. For example, when fuel economy mode can improve the . The torque converter will lock– 4 (Fourth) is shown, 1 (First) through vehicle's fuel economy. up sooner, and stay on longer. 4 (Fourth) gears are automatically . The gas pedal will be less shifted by the vehicle. The sensitive. transmission will not shift into 5 (Fifth) until the + (Plus) button is . The vehicle’s driving used or you shift back into D (Drive). performance will be more conservative. While in M (Manual), the transmission will prevent shifting to . The vehicle's computers will a lower gear range if the engine more aggressively shut off fuel speed is too high. You have a brief to the engine under deceleration. period of time to slow the vehicle. . The engine idle speed will be If vehicle speed is not reduced lower. within the time allowed, the lower gear range shift will not be Do not use fuel economy mode completed. You must further slow Pressing the eco button by the shift while towing. the vehicle, then press the − (Minus) lever will engage fuel economy button to the desired lower gear mode. When activated, the eco light range. in the instrument cluster will come on. See Fuel Economy Light on Automatic Engine Grade Braking is page 5 20. Pressing the button a not available when the ERS is ‑ second time will turn fuel economy active. It is available in D (Drive). mode off. While using the ERS, cruise control can be used. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (24,1)

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Drive Systems Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it becomes necessary to slam on the brakes and continue braking to All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a Vehicles with this feature always System (ABS) computer senses that the wheels are slowing down. If one of the send engine power to all four This vehicle has the Antilock Brake wheels is about to stop rolling, the wheels. It is fully automatic, and System (ABS), an advanced computer will separately work the adjusts itself as needed for road electronic braking system that helps brakes at each wheel. conditions. prevent a braking skid. ABS can change the brake pressure When using a compact spare tire on When the vehicle begins to drive to each wheel, as required, faster an AWD vehicle, the system away, ABS checks itself. than any driver could. This can help automatically detects the compact A momentary motor or clicking noise you steer around the obstacle while spare and disables AWD. To restore might be heard while this test is braking hard. AWD operation and prevent going on, and it might even be excessive wear on the system, noticed that the brake pedal moves As the brakes are applied, the replace the compact spare with a a little. This is normal. computer keeps receiving updates full-size tire as soon as possible. on wheel speed and controls See Compact Spare Tire on braking pressure accordingly. page 10‑64.

If there is a problem with ABS, this warning light stays on. See Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light on page 5‑18. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (25,1)

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Remember: ABS does not change Parking Brake Center (DIC) messages. See Brake the time needed to get a foot up to System Messages on page 5‑28. In the brake pedal or always decrease case of insufficient electrical power, stopping distance. If you get too the EPB cannot be applied or close to the vehicle in front of you, released. there will not be enough time to Before leaving the vehicle, check apply the brakes if that vehicle the parking brake status light to suddenly slows or stops. Always insure the parking brake is applied. leave enough room up ahead to stop, even with ABS. EPB Apply Using ABS The EPB can be applied any time the vehicle is stopped. The EPB is Do not pump the brakes. Just hold applied by momentarily lifting up on the brake pedal down firmly and let the EPB switch. Once fully applied, ABS work. You might hear the ABS the parking brake status light and pump or motor operating and feel The vehicle has an Electric Parking Brake (EPB). The switch for the brake system warning light will be the brake pedal pulsate, but this is on. While the brake is being applied, normal. EPB is in the center console. The EPB can always be activated, even the status light will flash until full Braking in Emergencies if the ignition is OFF. To prevent apply is reached. Once fully applied, draining the battery, avoid repeated the DIC message PARK BRAKE ABS allows you to steer and brake SET will be displayed. If the status at the same time. In many cycles of the EPB system when the engine is not running. light does not come on, or remains emergencies, steering can help flashing, have the vehicle serviced. more than even the very best The system has a parking brake Do not drive the vehicle if the braking. status light and a parking brake parking brake status light is flashing. warning light. See Electric Parking See your dealer. See Electric Brake Light on page 5‑17. There are Parking Brake Light on page 5‑17. also several Driver Information Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (26,1)

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If the EPB is applied while the on the EPB switch and hold it in the If the parking brake warning light is vehicle is in motion, a chime will up position. Full application of the on, the EPB has detected an error sound, and the DIC message parking brake by the EPB system in another system and is operating RELEASE PARK BRAKE SWITCH may take a longer period of time with reduced functionality. To will be displayed. The vehicle will than normal when this light is on. release the EPB when this light is decelerate as long as the switch is Continue to hold the switch until the on, push down on the EPB switch held in the up position. Releasing parking brake status light remains and hold it in the down position. the EPB switch during deceleration on. If the parking brake warning light EPB release may take a longer will release the parking brake. If the is on, see your dealer. period of time than normal when this switch is held in the up position until If the EPB fails to apply, the rear light is on. Continue to hold the the vehicle comes to a stop, the wheels should be blocked to switch until the parking brake status EPB will remain applied. prevent vehicle movement. light is off. If the light is on, see your If the parking brake status light dealer. flashes continuously, the EPB is EPB Release Notice: Driving with the parking only partially applied or released, To release the EPB, place the brake on can overheat the brake or there is a problem with the EPB. ignition in the ACC/ACCESSORY or system and cause premature The DIC message SERVICE ON/RUN position, apply and hold wear or damage to brake system PARKING BRAKE will be displayed. the brake pedal, and push down parts. Make sure that the parking If this light flashes continuously, momentarily on the EPB switch. brake is fully released and the release the EPB, and attempt to If you attempt to release the EPB brake warning light is off before apply it again. If this light continues without the brake pedal applied, a driving. to flash, do not drive the vehicle. chime will sound, and the DIC See your dealer. message STEP ON BRAKE TO If the parking brake warning light is RELEASE PARK BRAKE will be on, the EPB has detected an error displayed. The EPB is released in another system and is operating when the parking brake status light with reduced functionality. To apply is off. the EPB when this light is on, lift up Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (27,1)

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Automatic EPB Release Ride Control Systems It is recommended to leave the system on for normal driving The EPB will automatically release if conditions, but it may be necessary the vehicle is running, placed into Traction Control to turn the system off if the vehicle gear and an attempt is made to System (TCS) is stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. drive away. Avoid rapid acceleration See If the Vehicle Is Stuck on when the EPB is applied, to The vehicle has a Traction Control page 9 9. preserve parking brake lining life. System (TCS) that limits wheel spin. ‑ This is useful in slippery road For maximum EPB force when conditions. The system operates towing a trailer or parking on a hill, only if it senses that any of the drive pull the EPB switch twice. If you are wheels are spinning or beginning to towing a trailer and parking on a hill, lose traction. When this happens, see Driving Characteristics and TCS applies the brakes to limit Towing Tips on page 9 39. ‑ wheel spin and also reduces engine power. The system may be heard or The TCS/StabiliTrak button is on the felt while it is working, but this is instrument panel. normal. To turn off and on TCS, press and release the StabiliTrak button g. The appropriate message displays on the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Ride Control System Messages on page 5‑32. If the system is limiting wheel spin This light will flash when TCS is when the button is pressed, the limiting wheel spin. system will not turn off. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (28,1)

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Adding non-dealer accessories can helps the driver maintain directional This light is on the instrument affect the vehicle's performance. control of the vehicle in most driving cluster. See Accessories and Modifications conditions. It will flash when StabiliTrak is both on page 10‑2. StabiliTrak activates when the on and activated. Brake Pedal Override computer senses a difference If the system fails to turn on or between the intended path and the This vehicle has this feature that activate, this light will be on solid. direction the vehicle is actually When the light is on solid, the limits engine torque when the brake traveling. StabiliTrak selectively pedal is applied. If there is one foot system will not assist the driver applies braking pressure at any one maintain directional control of the on the brake pedal and the other of the vehicle's brakes to assist the foot on the accelerator, the engine vehicle. Adjust your driving driver with keeping the vehicle on accordingly. rpm will only climb to slightly more the intended path. than idle speed. The StabiliTrak system When the vehicle is started and automatically comes on whenever This feature is enabled at vehicle begins to move, the system start. Press and release the TCS/ the vehicle is started. To assist the performs several diagnostic checks driver with vehicle directional StabiliTrak button to disable or g to ensure that there are no control, especially in slippery road enable this feature and TCS. The problems. The system may be conditions, the system should appropriate message will display on heard or felt while it is working. This always be left on. StabiliTrak can be the DIC. See Ride Control System is normal and does not mean there turned off if needed. Messages on page 5‑32. is a problem with the vehicle. StabiliTrak® System The vehicle has a stability control system called StabiliTrak which combines antilock brake, traction, and stability control systems and Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (29,1)

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The Traction Control System (TCS)/ Cruise Control StabiliTrak button is on the WARNING (Continued) instrument panel. With cruise control, the vehicle can maintain a speed of about 40 km/h cause excessive wheel slip, and TCS can be turned off or on by (25 mph) or more without keeping you could lose control. Do not use pressing and releasing the TCS/ your foot on the accelerator. Cruise cruise control on slippery roads. StabiliTrak button g. To disable both control does not work at speeds StabiliTrak and TCS, press and hold below 40 km/h (25 mph). Setting Cruise Control the button g until g turns on solid in On vehicles with the StabiliTrak® the instrument cluster. The feature, the system may begin to appropriate DIC message displays. limit wheel spin while you are using See Ride Control System Messages cruise control. If this happens, the on page 5‑32. cruise control will automatically It is recommended to leave the disengage. See StabiliTrak® System system on for normal driving on page 9‑28. conditions, but it may be necessary to turn the system off if the vehicle { WARNING is stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow, and you want to “rock” the vehicle to Cruise control can be dangerous attempt to free it. where you cannot drive safely at If cruise control is being used when a steady speed. So, do not use the cruise control on winding StabiliTrak activates, the cruise E control automatically disengages. roads or in heavy traffic. (On/Off): Press to turn the The cruise control can be cruise control system on and off. An Cruise control can be dangerous indicator light comes on. re-engaged when road conditions on slippery roads. On such roads, allow. See Cruise Control on fast changes in tire traction can page 9‑29. (Continued) Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (30,1)

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RES+ (Resume/Accel): Move the Resuming a Set Speed . To increase the speed in small thumbwheel up to resume a set amounts, move the thumbwheel If the cruise control is set at a up toward RES+ briefly and then speed or to accelerate to a higher desired speed and then the brakes speed. release it. Each time this is are applied, the cruise control is done, the vehicle goes about −SET (Set/Coast): Press the disengaged. The indicator light on 1.6 km/h (1 mph) faster. thumbwheel to set a speed or move the instrument cluster goes out the thumbwheel down to decrease when cruise control is no longer . Use the accelerator pedal to the speed. engaged. To return to the previously reach the desired speed and set speed, press the thumbwheel up move the thumbwheel toward Setting Cruise Control toward RES+ briefly when the −SET. The new desired speed If the cruise control is on when not vehicle has reached a speed of must be greater than the in use, it could get bumped and go about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more. previous set speed by at least 8 km/h (5 mph). into cruise when not desired. Keep This accelerates the vehicle to the the cruise control switch off when previously selected speed. Reducing Speed While Using cruise is not being used. Cruise Control Increasing Speed While Using 1. Press E to turn cruise control Cruise Control If the cruise control system is on. The indicator light on the already engaged: button comes on. To increase the cruise speed while using cruise control: . Move the thumbwheel toward 2. Get to the speed desired. −SET and hold until the desired . Move the thumbwheel up toward 3. Press the thumbwheel and lower speed is reached, then RES+ and hold it until the release it. release it. vehicle accelerates to the . 4. Take your foot off the accelerator desired speed, and then release To slow down in very small pedal. the switch. amounts, move the thumbwheel toward −SET briefly. Each time When the brakes are applied, the this is done, the vehicle goes cruise control shuts off. about 1.6 km/h (1 mph) slower. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (31,1)

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Passing Another Vehicle While Ending Cruise Control Object Detection Using Cruise Control There are two ways to disengage Use the accelerator pedal to the cruise control: Systems increase the vehicle's speed. When . Step lightly on the brake pedal; Ultrasonic Parking Assist you take your foot off the pedal, the when cruise control disengages, vehicle will slow down to the the indicator light on the If available, the Ultrasonic Rear previously set cruise control speed. instrument cluster goes out. Parking Assist (URPA) system Using Cruise Control on Hills assists the driver with parking and . Press E to turn off the cruise avoiding objects while in How well the cruise control works control system. R (Reverse). URPA operates at on hills depends upon the vehicle's Erasing Speed Memory speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). speed, load, and the steepness of The sensors on the rear bumper are the hills. When going up steep hills, The cruise control set speed used to detect objects up to you might have to step on the memory is erased when the cruise 2.5 m (8 ft) behind the vehicle, and accelerator pedal to maintain the control or the ignition is turned off. at least 25 cm (10 in) off the ground vehicle's speed. When going and below liftgate level. downhill, you might have to brake or shift to a lower gear to maintain the vehicle's speed. For some vehicles { WARNING the transmission may automatically The URPA system does not downshift when going down hills to detect children, pedestrians, help maintain the vehicle's speed. bicyclists, animals, or objects When the brakes are applied, the below the bumper or that are too cruise control shuts off. close or too far from the vehicle. It is not available at speeds greater than 8 km/h (5 mph). To (Continued) Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (32,1)

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To be detected, objects must be at PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE WARNING (Continued) least 25 cm (10 in) off the ground OWNERS MANUAL: This and below liftgate level. Objects message can occur under the prevent injury, death, or vehicle must also be within 2.5 m (8 ft) from following conditions: damage, even with URPA, always the rear bumper. This detection check the area around the vehicle . The ultrasonic sensors are not distance may be less during warmer clean. Keep the vehicle's rear and check all mirrors before or humid weather. backing. bumper free of mud, dirt, snow, Turning the System On and Off ice, and slush. For cleaning instructions, see Exterior Care How the System Works The system can be disabled through on page 10‑72. the Driver Information Center (DIC). URPA comes on automatically when See “Park Assist” under Driver . The park assist sensors are the shift lever is moved into Information Center (DIC) on covered by frost or ice. Frost or R (Reverse). A single tone sounds page 5‑23 for more information. ice can form around and behind to indicate the system is working. the sensors and may not always URPA defaults to the on setting be seen; this can occur after URPA operates only at speeds less each time the vehicle is started. than 8 km/h (5 mph). washing the vehicle in cold When the System Does Not weather. The message may not An obstacle is indicated by audible Seem to Work Properly clear until the frost or ice has beeps. The interval between the melted. beeps becomes shorter as the The following messages may be . vehicle gets closer to the obstacle. displayed on the DIC: A trailer was attached to the When the distance is less than vehicle, or an object was SERVICE PARK ASSIST: If this 30 cm (12 in) the beeping is a hanging out of the liftgate during message occurs, take the vehicle to continuous tone for five seconds. the last drive cycle. Once the your dealer to repair the system. object is removed, URPA will return to normal operation. . A tow bar is attached to the vehicle. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (33,1)

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. The bumper is damaged. Take Turning the Rear Vision Camera the vehicle to your dealer to WARNING (Continued) System Off or On repair the system. vehicle using only the RVC To turn off the RVC system, press . Other conditions, such as screen, during longer, higher and hold the power button on the vibrations from a jackhammer or speed backing maneuvers, back side of the rearview mirror. the compression of air brakes on The RVC display is now disabled. a very large truck, are affecting or where there could be cross system performance. traffic. Failure to use proper care To turn the RVC system on again, before backing may result in press and hold the power button. Rear Vision injury, death, or vehicle damage. The RVC system display is now Always check behind and around enabled and the display will appear Camera (RVC) the vehicle before backing. in the mirror normally. The vehicle may have an RVC Rear Vision Camera Location system. Read this entire section The RVC system is designed to before using it. help the driver when backing up by displaying a view of the area behind { WARNING the vehicle. When the key is in the ON/RUN position and the driver The RVC system does not display shifts the vehicle into R (Reverse), children, pedestrians, bicyclists, the video image automatically animals, or any other object appears on the inside rearview located outside the camera's field mirror. Once the driver shifts out of of view, below the bumper, R (Reverse), the video image or under the vehicle. Perceived automatically disappears from the distances may be different from inside rearview mirror. actual distances. Do not back the (Continued) Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (34,1)

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The camera is on the liftgate, above 1. View displayed by the camera. . It is dark. the license plate. . The sun or the beam of The area displayed by the camera is headlights is shining directly into limited and does not display objects the camera lens. that are close to either corner or . Ice, snow, mud, or anything else under the bumper. The area builds up on the camera lens. displayed can vary depending on Clean the lens, rinse it with vehicle orientation or road water, and wipe it with a soft conditions. The distance of the cloth. image that appears on the screen . differs from the actual distance. The back of the vehicle is in an 1. View displayed by the camera. accident, the position and The following illustration shows the 2. Corner of the rear bumper. mounting angle of the camera field of view that the camera can change or the camera can provides. When the System Does Not be affected. Be sure to have the Seem To Work Properly camera and its position and mounting angle checked at your The RVC system may not work dealer. properly or display a clear image if: . There are extreme temperature . The RVC is turned off. See changes. “Turning the Rear Camera System On or Off” earlier in this section. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (35,1)

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Recommended Fuel Fuel { CAUTION Use of the recommended fuel is an Use regular unleaded gasoline with important part of the proper a posted octane rating of 87 or Do not use fuel containing maintenance of this vehicle. To help higher. If the octane rating is less methanol. It can corrode metal keep the engine clean and maintain than 87, an audible knocking noise, parts in the fuel system and also optimum vehicle performance, we commonly referred to as spark damage plastic and rubber parts. recommend using TOP TIER knock, might be heard when driving. That damage would not be Detergent Gasolines. See If this occurs, use a gasoline rated covered under the vehicle www.toptiergas.com for a list of TOP at 87 octane or higher as soon as warranty. TIER Detergent Gasolines. possible. If heavy knocking is heard when using gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher, the engine Some gasolines that are not needs service. reformulated for low emissions can contain an octane-enhancing Prohibited Fuels additive called Gasolines containing oxygenates, methylcyclopentadienyl manganese such as ethers and ethanol, as well tricarbonyl (MMT). Do not use as reformulated gasolines are gasolines with MMT as they can available in some cities. If these reduce spark plug life and affect gasolines comply with the emission control system previously described specification, performance. The malfunction then they are acceptable to use. indicator lamp may turn on. If this However, E85 (85% ethanol) and occurs, see your dealer for service. other fuels containing more than If the vehicle has a yellow fuel cap, 15% ethanol must be used only in Gasoline Specifications E85 or flex fuel can be used in the flex fuel vehicles. Some gasolines contain an vehicle. See Fuel E85 (85% octane-enhancing additive called Ethanol) on page 9 36. ‑ methylcyclopentadienyl manganese Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (36,1)

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tricarbonyl (MMT). We recommend control system to work properly. Many service stations will not have against the use of gasolines Some gasoline does not contain an 85% ethanol fuel (E85) pump containing MMT. See Fuel Additives sufficient quantities of additive to available. Those stations that do on page 9‑36 for additional keep fuel injectors and intake valves have E85 should have a label information. clean. To make up for this lack of indicating ethanol content. Do not detergency, it is recommended that use the fuel if the ethanol content is Fuels in Foreign GM Fuel System Treatment PLUS, greater than 85%. Countries part number 88861013 be added to At a minimum, E85 should meet the fuel tank at every engine oil specifications. By definition, this If planning to drive in countries change or every 15 000 km, means that fuel labeled E85 will outside the U.S. or Canada, the whichever occurs first. have an ethanol content between proper fuel might be hard to find. 70% and 85%. Filling the fuel tank Check regional auto club or fuel Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) with fuel mixtures that do not meet retail brand websites for availability specifications can affect driveability in the country where driving. Never Vehicles that are ethanol fuel and could cause the malfunction use leaded gasoline, fuel containing capable can use either unleaded indicator lamp to come on. methanol, or any other fuel not gasoline or ethanol fuel containing recommended. Costly repairs up to 85% ethanol (E85). For all It is best not to alternate repeatedly caused by use of improper fuel other vehicles, use only the between gasoline and E85. If you would not be covered by the vehicle unleaded gasoline described under do switch fuels, it is recommended warranty. Recommended Fuel on page 9‑35. that you add as much fuel as We encourage the use of E85 in possible— do not add less than 11 L Fuel Additives vehicles that are designed to use it. (3 gal) when refueling. You should The ethanol in E85 is a renewable drive the vehicle immediately after Gasoline should contain detergent “ ” fuel, meaning it is made from refueling for at least 11 km (7 mi) to additives that help prevent engine renewable sources such as corn allow the vehicle to adapt to the and fuel system deposits from and other crops. change in ethanol concentration. forming. Clean fuel injectors and intake valves will allow the emission Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (37,1)

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E85 has less energy per liter Filling the Tank (gallon) than gasoline, so you will WARNING (Continued) need to refill the fuel tank more . often when using E85 than when { WARNING Fuel can spray out if the fuel you are using gasoline. See Filling cap is opened too quickly. Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn This spray can happen if the the Tank on page 9‑37. violently and can cause injury or tank is nearly full, and is Notice: Some additives are not death. more likely in hot weather. compatible with E85 fuel and can . To help avoid injuries to you Open the fuel cap slowly and harm the vehicle's fuel system. and others, read and follow wait for any hiss noise to stop Do not add anything to E85. all the instructions on the fuel then unscrew the cap all Damage caused by additives pump island. the way would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. . Turn off the engine when refueling. Notice: This vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains . Keep sparks, flames, and methanol. Do not use fuel smoking materials away containing methanol. It can from fuel. corrode metal parts in the fuel . Do not leave the fuel pump system and also damage plastic unattended. and rubber parts. That damage would not be covered under the . Do not reenter the vehicle vehicle warranty. while pumping fuel. . Keep children away from the fuel pump and never let children pump fuel. (Continued) Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (38,1)

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The tethered fuel cap is located improperly installed. This would Filling a Portable Fuel behind a hinged fuel door on the allow fuel to evaporate into the driver side of the vehicle. On some atmosphere. See Malfunction Container vehicles with Remote Keyless Entry, Indicator Lamp on page 5‑14. the fuel door is locked and unlocked { WARNING when the vehicle doors are locked { WARNING and unlocked. Filling a portable fuel container If a fire starts while you are while it is in the vehicle can cause To remove the fuel cap, turn it fuel vapors that can ignite either slowly counterclockwise. The fuel refueling, do not remove the by static electricity or other cap has a spring in it; if the cap is nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by means. You or others could be released too soon, it will spring back shutting off the pump or by badly burned and the vehicle to the right. To avoid fuel contact on notifying the station attendant. the painted surface of the vehicle Leave the area immediately. could be damaged. Always: when filling the fuel tank, place the . Use approved fuel tethered cap on the fuel filler door. Notice: If a new fuel cap is containers. Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not needed, be sure to get the right . Remove the container from top off or overfill the tank and wait a type of cap from your dealer. The the vehicle, trunk, or pickup few seconds after you have finished wrong type of fuel cap might not bed before filling. pumping before removing the fit properly, might cause the . Place the container on the nozzle. Clean fuel from painted malfunction indicator lamp to ground. surfaces as soon as possible. See light, and could damage the fuel Exterior Care on page 10‑72. tank and emissions system. See (Continued) When replacing the fuel cap, turn it Malfunction Indicator Lamp on clockwise until it clicks. Make sure page 5‑14. the cap is fully installed. The diagnostic system can determine if the fuel cap has been left off or Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (39,1)

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. Do not tow a trailer during the WARNING (Continued) Towing first 800 km (500 mi), to prevent damage to the engine, axle or General Towing other parts. . Place the nozzle inside the fill opening of the container Information . Then, during the first 800 km before dispensing fuel, and Only use towing equipment that has (500 mi) trailer towing, do not keep it in contact with the fill been designed for the vehicle. drive over 80 km/h (50 mph) and opening until filling is Contact your dealer or trailering do not make starts at full throttle. complete. dealer for assistance with preparing . The vehicle can tow in D (Drive) the vehicle for towing a trailer. Read but M (Manual Mode) is . Fill the container no more the entire section before towing a recommended. See Manual than 95% full to allow for trailer. expansion. Mode on page 9‑22. Use a lower For towing a disabled vehicle, see gear if the transmission shifts . Do not smoke, light matches, Towing the Vehicle on page 10‑69. too often. or use lighters while For towing the vehicle behind pumping fuel. another vehicle such as a motor { WARNING . Avoid using cell phones or home, see Recreational Vehicle other electronic devices. Towing on page 10‑69. When towing a trailer, exhaust gases may collect at the rear of Driving Characteristics the vehicle and enter if the and Towing Tips liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most window is open. Driving with a Trailer When towing a trailer: When towing a trailer: (Continued) . Become familiar with the state and local laws that apply specifically to trailer towing. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (40,1)

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Before starting, check all trailer hitch This can help to avoid situations WARNING (Continued) parts and attachments, safety that require heavy braking and chains, electrical connectors, lamps, sudden turns. . Do not drive with the liftgate, tires and mirrors. If the trailer has trunk/hatch, or rear-most electric brakes, start the Passing window open. combination moving and then apply More passing distance is needed . Fully open the air outlets on the trailer brake controller by hand when towing a trailer. Because the or under the instrument to be sure the brakes work. rig is longer, it is necessary to go panel. During the trip, check occasionally farther beyond the passed vehicle . Also adjust the Climate to be sure that the load is secure before returning to the lane. Control system to a setting and the lamps and any trailer Backing Up that brings in only outside air. brakes still work. See “Climate Control Hold the bottom of the steering Systems” in the Index. Towing with a Stability Control wheel with one hand. To move the System trailer to the left, move your hand to For more information about the left. To move the trailer to the Carbon Monoxide, see Engine When towing, the sound of the stability control system might be right, move your hand to the right. Exhaust on page 9‑19. heard. The system is reacting to the Always back up slowly and, vehicle movement caused by the if possible, have someone Towing a trailer requires a certain trailer, which mainly occurs during guide you. amount of experience. The cornering. This is normal when Making Turns combination you are driving is towing heavier trailers. longer and not as responsive as the Notice: Making very sharp turns vehicle itself. Get acquainted with Following Distance while trailering could cause the the handling and braking of the rig Stay at least twice as far behind the trailer to come in contact with the before setting out for the open road. vehicle ahead as you would when vehicle. The vehicle could be driving the vehicle without a trailer. damaged. Avoid making very sharp turns while trailering. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (41,1)

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When turning with a trailer, make Driving on Grades Parking on Hills wider turns than normal so the Reduce speed and shift to a lower trailer will not strike soft shoulders, gear before starting down a long or { WARNING curbs, road signs, trees or other steep downgrade. If the objects. Use the turn signal well in transmission is not shifted down, the Parking the vehicle on a hill with advance and avoid jerky or sudden brakes might have to be used so the trailer attached can be maneuvers. much that they would get hot and no dangerous. If something goes Turn Signals When Towing a longer work well. wrong, the rig could start to move. People can be injured, and both Trailer The vehicle can tow in D (Drive). the vehicle and the trailer can be Use a lower gear if the transmission The turn signal indicators on the damaged. When possible, always shifts too often. instrument cluster flash whenever park the rig on a flat surface. signaling a turn or lane change. When towing at high altitude on Properly hooked up, the trailer steep uphill grades, engine coolant lamps also flash, telling other boils at a lower temperature than at If parking the rig on a hill: drivers the vehicle is turning, normal altitudes. If the engine is 1. Press the brake pedal, but do changing lanes or stopping. turned off immediately after towing not shift into P (Park) yet. Turn When towing a trailer, the arrows on at high altitude on steep uphill the wheels into the curb if facing the instrument cluster flash for turns grades, the vehicle could show downhill or into traffic if facing even if the bulbs on the trailer are signs similar to engine overheating. uphill. To avoid this, let the engine run burned out. Check occasionally to 2. Have someone place chocks while parked, preferably on level be sure the trailer bulbs are still under the trailer wheels. working. ground, with the transmission in P (Park) for a few minutes before 3. When the wheel chocks are in turning the engine off. If the place, release the brake pedal overheat warning comes on, see until the chocks absorb the load. Engine Overheating on page 10‑18. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (42,1)

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4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then especially important in trailer Weight of the Trailer apply the parking brake and shift operation are automatic How heavy can a trailer safely be? into P (Park). transmission fluid, engine oil, axle Speed, altitude, road grades, 5. Release the brake pedal. lubricant, belts, cooling system and brake system. Inspect these before outside temperature, special Leaving After Parking on a Hill and during the trip. equipment, and the amount of tongue weight the vehicle can carry 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal Check periodically to see that all must be considered. See “Weight of while you: hitch nuts and bolts are tight. the Trailer Tongue” later in this . Start the engine. Engine Cooling When Trailer section for more information. . Shift into a gear. Towing Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming only the driver is in the . Release the parking brake. The cooling system may temporarily overheat during severe operating tow vehicle and it has all the 2. Let up on the brake pedal. conditions. See Engine Overheating required trailering equipment. The 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is on page 10‑18. weight of additional optional clear of the chocks. equipment, passengers and cargo in Trailer Towing the tow vehicle must be subtracted 4. Stop and have someone pick up from the maximum trailer weight. and store the chocks. Three important considerations Use the following chart to determine have to do with weight: Maintenance When Trailer how much the vehicle can weigh, Towing . The weight of the trailer based upon the vehicle model and options. The vehicle needs service more . The weight of the trailer tongue often when pulling a trailer. See the . The total weight on the vehicle's Maintenance Schedule on tires page 11‑3. Things that are Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (43,1)

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Vehicle Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt. *GCWR 2WD – 2.4L L4 Engine 3.23 680 kg (1,500 lbs) 2 438 kg (5,375 lbs) AWD – 3.0L V6 Engine 3.23 1 588 kg (3,500 lbs) 3 629 kg (8,000 lbs) 2WD – 3.0L V6 Engine 3.23 1 588 kg (3,500 lbs) 3 538 kg (7,800 lbs) *The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment and conversion. The GCWR for the vehicle should not be exceeded.

Ask your dealer for our trailering If there are a lot of options, information or advice. equipment, passengers or cargo in the vehicle, it will reduce the tongue Weight of the Trailer Tongue weight the vehicle can carry, which The tongue load (1) of any trailer is will also reduce the trailer weight the an important weight to measure vehicle can tow. If towing a trailer, because it affects the total gross the tongue load must be added to weight of the vehicle. The Gross the GVW because the vehicle will Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the be carrying that weight, too. See curb weight of the vehicle, any Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑10. cargo carried in it, and the people who will be riding in the vehicle. If a weight-carrying hitch or a weight-distributing hitch is being used, the trailer tongue (1) should weigh 10-15 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (2). Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (44,1)

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After loading the trailer, weigh the Total Weight on the Vehicle's bumper-type hitches to it. Use trailer and then the tongue, Tires only a frame-mounted hitch that separately, to see if the weights are does not attach to the bumper. proper. If they are not, adjustments Inflate the vehicle's tires to the upper limit for cold tires. These . Will any holes be made in the might be made by moving some body of the vehicle when the items around in the trailer. numbers can be found on the Certification label or see Vehicle trailer hitch is installed? If there Trailering may be limited by the Load Limits on page 9‑10 for more are, then be sure to seal the vehicle's ability to carry tongue information. Do not go over the holes when the hitch is removed. weight. Tongue weight cannot cause GVW limit for the vehicle, or the If the holes are not sealed, dirt, the vehicle to exceed the GVWR GAWR, including the weight of the water, and deadly carbon (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) or trailer tongue. If using a weight monoxide (CO) from the exhaust the RGAWR (Rear Gross Axle distributing hitch, do not go over the may get into the vehicle. See Weight Rating). The effect of rear axle limit before applying the Engine Exhaust on page 9‑19. additional weight may reduce the weight distribution spring bars. trailering capacity more than the Safety Chains total of the additional weight. Towing Equipment Always attach chains between the It is important that the vehicle does vehicle and the trailer. Cross the not exceed any of its ratings — Hitches safety chains under the tongue of GCWR, GVWR, RGAWR, Maximum It is important to have the correct the trailer to help prevent the tongue Trailer Rating or Tongue Weight. hitch equipment. Crosswinds, large from contacting the road if it The only way to be sure it is not trucks going by, and rough roads becomes separated from the hitch. exceeding any of these ratings is to are a few reasons why the right Always leave just enough slack so weigh the vehicle and trailer. hitch is needed. the rig can turn. Never allow safety chains to drag on the ground. . The rear bumper on the vehicle is not intended for hitches. Do not attach rental hitches or other Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (45,1)

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Trailer Brakes Conversions and Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the A loaded trailer that weighs more Add-Ons vehicle is not operating. than 450 kg (1,000 lbs) needs to have its own brake system that is The vehicle has an airbag system. adequate for the weight of the Add-On Electrical Before attempting to add anything trailer. Be sure to read and follow Equipment electrical to the vehicle, see the instructions for the trailer brakes Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Notice: Some electrical so they are installed, adjusted and Vehicle on page 3‑29 and Adding equipment can damage the maintained properly. Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped vehicle or cause components to Vehicle on page 3‑29. Because the vehicle has antilock not work and would not be brakes, do not try to tap into the covered by the warranty. Always vehicle's hydraulic brake system. check with your dealer before If you do, both brake systems will adding electrical equipment. not work well, or at all. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (46,1)

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Vehicle Care 10-1

Starter Switch Check ...... 10-23 Electrical System Vehicle Care Automatic Transmission Shift Electrical System Lock Control Function Overload ...... 10-30 General Information Check ...... 10-24 Fuses and Circuit Ignition Transmission Lock Breakers ...... 10-30 General Information ...... 10-2 Check ...... 10-24 Engine Compartment Fuse Accessories and Park Brake and P (Park) Block ...... 10-30 Modifications ...... 10-2 Mechanism Check ...... 10-24 Instrument Panel Fuse Vehicle Checks Wiper Blade Block ...... 10-33 Replacement ...... 10-25 Doing Your Own Wheels and Tires Service Work ...... 10-3 Headlamp Aiming Tires ...... 10-36 Hood ...... 10-3 Headlamp Aiming ...... 10-26 Engine Compartment All-Season Tires ...... 10-37 Winter Tires ...... 10-37 Overview ...... 10-4 Bulb Replacement Engine Cover ...... 10-7 Summer Tires ...... 10-37 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-26 Tire Sidewall Labeling ...... 10-38 Engine Oil ...... 10-8 Halogen Bulbs ...... 10-26 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . 10-10 Tire Designations ...... 10-40 Headlamps ...... 10-26 Tire Terminology and Automatic Transmission Fog Lamps ...... 10-27 Definitions ...... 10-40 Fluid ...... 10-11 Front Turn Signal and Tire Pressure ...... 10-43 Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . 10-11 Parking Lamps ...... 10-27 Tire Pressure for High-Speed Cooling System ...... 10-13 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Operation ...... 10-44 Engine Coolant ...... 10-14 Stoplamps, and Back-Up Tire Pressure Monitor Engine Overheating ...... 10-18 Lamps ...... 10-28 System ...... 10-45 Power Steering Fluid ...... 10-19 License Plate Lamp ...... 10-29 Tire Pressure Monitor Washer Fluid ...... 10-20 Replacement Bulbs ...... 10-29 Operation ...... 10-46 Brakes ...... 10-20 Tire Inspection ...... 10-49 Brake Fluid ...... 10-21 Tire Rotation ...... 10-49 Battery ...... 10-23 All-Wheel Drive ...... 10-23 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (2,1)

10-2 Vehicle Care

When It Is Time for New General Information Damage to vehicle components Tires ...... 10-50 resulting from modifications or the Buying New Tires ...... 10-51 For service and parts needs, visit installation or use of non‐GM Different Size Tires and your dealer. You will receive certified parts, including control Wheels ...... 10-52 genuine parts and trained and module or software modifications, is Uniform Tire Quality supported service people. not covered under the terms of the Grading ...... 10-53 vehicle warranty and may affect Wheel Alignment and Tire Accessories and remaining warranty coverage for Balance ...... 10-54 affected parts. Wheel Replacement ...... 10-55 Modifications GM Accessories are designed to Tire Chains ...... 10-55 Adding non dealer accessories or ‐ complement and function with other If a Tire Goes Flat ...... 10-56 making modifications to the vehicle systems on the vehicle. See your Tire Changing ...... 10-57 can affect vehicle performance and dealer to accessorize the vehicle Compact Spare Tire ...... 10-64 safety, including such things as using genuine GM Accessories airbags, braking, stability, ride and installed by a dealer technician. Jump Starting handling, emissions systems, Jump Starting ...... 10-65 aerodynamics, durability, and Also, see Adding Equipment to the Towing electronic systems like antilock Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on Towing the Vehicle ...... 10-69 brakes, traction control, and stability page 3‑29. Recreational Vehicle control. These accessories or Towing ...... 10-69 modifications could even cause malfunction or damage not covered Appearance Care by the vehicle warranty. Exterior Care ...... 10-72 Interior Care ...... 10-75 Floor Mats ...... 10-78 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (3,1)

Vehicle Care 10-3

Vehicle Checks Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of Doing Your Own any service work performed. Notice: Even small amounts of Service Work contamination can cause damage to vehicle systems. Do not allow { WARNING contaminants to contact the fluids, reservoir caps, It can be dangerous to work on or dipsticks. your vehicle if you do not have the proper knowledge, service Hood manual, tools, or parts. Always To open the hood: follow owner manual procedures 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and and consult the service manual lift up on the secondary hood for your vehicle before doing any release lever. service work. 3. Lift the hood. To close the hood: If doing some of your own service work, use the proper service 1. Before closing the hood, be sure manual. It tells you much more that all the filler caps are 1. Pull the handle with this symbol. properly installed. about how to service the vehicle It is located below the instrument than this manual can. panel to the left of the steering 2. Lower the hood 20 cm (8 in) This vehicle has an airbag system. wheel. above the vehicle and release it Before attempting to do your own so it fully latches. service work, see Airbag System 3. Check to make sure the hood is Check on page 3‑31. firmly closed. Repeat the process if necessary. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (4,1)

10-4 Vehicle Care

Engine Compartment Overview

2.4L L4 Engine Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (5,1)

Vehicle Care 10-5

1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on 7. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See page 10‑11. Brakes on page 10‑20. 2. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. 8. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Power Steering Fluid on See Jump Starting on page 10‑19. page 10‑65. 3. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of 9. Battery on page 10‑23. View). See Cooling System on 10. Engine Coolant Surge Tank page 10‑13. and Pressure Cap. See 4. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of “Checking Coolant” under View). See “Checking Engine Engine Coolant on page 10‑14. Oil” under Engine Oil on 11. Remote Negative (-) Terminal. page 10‑8. See Jump Starting on 5. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When page 10‑65. to Add Engine Oil” under Engine 12. Engine Compartment Fuse Oil on page 10 8. ‑ Block on page 10‑30. 6. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer Fluid” under Washer Fluid on page 10‑20. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (6,1)

10-6 Vehicle Care

3.0L V6 Engine Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (7,1)

Vehicle Care 10-7

1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on 7. Windshield Washer Fluid Engine Cover page 10‑11. Reservoir. See “Adding Washer 2. Engine Oil Fill Cap (Out of Fluid” under Washer Fluid on page 10 20. View). See “When to Add Engine ‑ Oil” under Engine Oil on 8. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See page 10‑8. Brakes on page 10‑20. 3. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir 9. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. (Out of View). See Power See Jump Starting on Steering Fluid on page 10‑19. page 10‑65. 4. Engine Cover. See Engine 10. Battery on page 10‑23. Cover on page 10‑7. 11. Engine Coolant Surge Tank. 5. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of See “Checking Coolant” under View). See “Checking Engine Engine Coolant on page 10‑14. Engine Cover (3.0L V6) Oil” under Engine Oil on 12. Remote Negative (-) Terminal. 1. Oil Fill Cap page 10‑8. See Jump Starting on 6. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of page 10‑65. 2. Engine Cover Bolt View). See Cooling System on 13. Engine Compartment Fuse 3. Engine Cover page 10‑13. Block on page 10‑30. To remove: 1. Remove the oil fill cap (1). 2. Remove the engine cover bolt (2). 3. Raise the engine cover (3) to release it from the retainers. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (8,1)

10-8 Vehicle Care

4. Lift and remove the engine . Always dispose of engine oil cover. properly. See “What to Do with { WARNING Used Oil” in this section. 5. Reverse Steps 1–4 to reinstall The engine oil dipstick handle the engine cover. Checking Engine Oil may be hot; it could burn you. It is a good idea to check the engine Use a towel or glove to touch the Engine Oil oil level at each fuel fill. In order to dipstick handle. To ensure proper engine get an accurate reading, the vehicle performance and long life, careful must be on level ground. The 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it attention must be paid to engine oil. engine oil dipstick handle is a loop. with a paper towel or cloth, then Following these simple, but See Engine Compartment Overview push it back in all the way. important steps will help protect on page 10‑4 for the location of the Remove it again, keeping the tip your investment: engine oil dipstick. down, and check the level. . Obtaining an accurate oil level Always use engine oil approved When to Add Engine Oil to the proper specification and of reading is essential: the proper viscosity grade. See 1. If the engine has been running “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” recently, turn off the engine and in this section. allow several minutesfor the oil . Check the engine oil level to drain back into the oil pan. regularly and maintain the Checking the oil level too soon proper oil level. See “Checking after engine shutoff will not Engine Oil” and “When to Add provide an accurate oil level If the oil is below the MIN Engine Oil” in this section. reading. (minimum) mark, add 1 L (1 qt) of . Change the engine oil at the the recommended oil and then appropriate time. See Engine Oil recheck the level. See “Selecting Life System on page 10‑10. the Right Engine Oil” in this section for an explanation of what kind of oil Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (9,1)

Vehicle Care 10-9

to use. For engine oil crankcase Selecting the Right Engine Oil Notice: Failure to use the capacity, see Capacities and recommended engine oil or Selecting the right engine oil Specifications on page 12 2. equivalent can result in engine ‑ depends on both the proper oil damage not covered by the Notice: Do not add too much oil. specification and viscosity grade. vehicle warranty. Check with your Oil levels above or below the See Recommended Fluids and dealer or service provider on acceptable operating range Lubricants on page 11‑12. shown on the dipstick are harmful whether the oil is approved to the to the engine. If you find that you Specification dexos1 specification. have an oil level above the Use and ask for licensed engine oils Viscosity Grade operating range, i.e., the engine with the dexos1® approved SAE 5W-30 is the best viscosity has so much oil that the oil level certification mark. Engine oils grade for the vehicle. Do not use gets above the upper mark that meeting the requirements for the other viscosity grade oils such as shows the proper operating vehicle should have the dexos1 SAE 10W-30, 10W-40, or 20W-50. range, the engine could be approved certification mark. This damaged. You should drain out certification mark indicates that the Cold Temperature Operation: In an the excess oil or limit driving of oil has been approved to the dexos1 area of extreme cold, where the the vehicle and seek a service specification. temperature falls below −29°C professional to remove the (−20°F), an SAE 0W-30 oil may be excess amount of oil. used. An oil of this viscosity grade See Engine Compartment Overview will provide easier cold starting for the engine at extremely low on page 10‑4 for the location of the engine oil fill cap. temperatures. When selecting an oil of the appropriate viscosity grade, Add enough oil to put the level always select an oil of the correct somewhere in the proper operating specification. See “Specification” range. Push the dipstick all the way earlier in this section for more back in when through. information. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (10,1)

10-10 Vehicle Care

Engine Oil Additives/Engine Used oil can be a threat to the necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE Oil Flushes environment. If you change your OIL SOON or CHANGE ENGINE own oil, be sure to drain all the oil OIL NOW message displays. See Do not add anything to the oil. The from the filter before disposal. Never Engine Oil Messages on page 5‑30. recommended oils with the dexos dispose of oil by putting it in the If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON specification and displaying the trash or pouring it on the ground, message displays, change the oil as dexos certification mark are all that into sewers, or into streams or soon as possible within the next is needed for good performance and bodies of water. Recycle it by taking 1 000 km (600 mi). If the CHANGE engine protection. it to a place that collects used oil. ENGINE OIL NOW message Engine oil system flushes are not displays, change the oil as soon as recommended and could cause Engine Oil Life System possible. It is possible that, if driving engine damage not covered by the under the best conditions, the oil life vehicle warranty. When to Change Engine Oil system might indicate that an oil change is not necessary for up to a What to Do with Used Oil This vehicle has a computer system that indicates when to change the year. The engine oil and filter must Used engine oil contains certain engine oil and filter. This is based be changed at least once a year elements that can be unhealthy for on a combination of factors which and, at this time, the system must your skin and could even cause include engine revolutions, engine be reset. Your dealer has trained cancer. Do not let used oil stay on temperature, and miles driven. service people who will perform this your skin for very long. Clean your Based on driving conditions, the work and reset the system. It is also skin and nails with soap and water, mileage at which an oil change is important to check the oil regularly or a good hand cleaner. Wash or indicated can vary considerably. For over the course of an oil drain properly dispose of clothing or rags the oil life system to work properly, interval and keep it at the proper containing used engine oil. See the the system must be reset every time level. manufacturer's warnings about the the oil is changed. If the system is ever reset use and disposal of oil products. When the system has calculated accidentally, the oil must be that oil life has been diminished, it changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi) indicates that an oil change is Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (11,1)

Vehicle Care 10-11

since the last oil change. The oil life system can also be reset Notice: Use of the incorrect Remember to reset the oil life as follows: automatic transmission fluid may system whenever the oil is changed. 1. Turn the ignition key to ON/RUN damage the vehicle, and the with the engine off. damages may not be covered by How to Reset the Engine Oil the vehicle warranty. Always use Life System 2. Fully press and release the the automatic transmission fluid Reset the system whenever the accelerator pedal three times listed in Recommended Fluids engine oil is changed so that the within five seconds. and Lubricants on page 11‑12. system can calculate the next If the OIL LIFE REMAINING value is For the 2.4L L4 and 3.0L engine oil change. To reset the not 100%, the system needs to be V6 engines, the transmission fluid system: reset again. will not reach the end of the dipstick 1. Press the DIC vehicle unless the transmission is at information button to display OIL Automatic Transmission operating temperature. If you need LIFE REMAINING on the DIC. Fluid to check the transmission fluid level, See Driver Information Center please take the vehicle to your It is not necessary to check the (DIC) on page 5‑23 and Engine dealer. transmission fluid level. Oil Messages on page 5‑30. A transmission fluid leak is the only Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 2. Press the DIC Set/Reset button reason for fluid loss. If a leak for five seconds to reset the oil occurs, take the vehicle to the See Engine Compartment Overview life at 100%. dealer and have it repaired as soon on page 10‑4 for the location of the Be careful not to reset the oil life as possible. engine air cleaner/filter. display accidentally at any time Change the fluid and filter at the other than after the oil is intervals listed in Maintenance changed. It cannot be reset Schedule on page 11‑3, and be sure accurately until the next oil to use the transmission fluid listed in change. Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑12. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (12,1)

10-12 Vehicle Care

When to Inspect the Engine Air To inspect or replace: 3. Remove the screws (3) on the Cleaner/Filter sides of the air cleaner cover assembly. Inspect and replace the air cleaner/ filter at the scheduled maintenance 4. Turn the cover upward to intervals. See the Maintenance disengage the cover hinges. Schedule on page 11‑3. If driving in 5. Lift and remove the air cleaner dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the cover assembly and air filter filter at each engine oil change. element. How to Inspect the Engine Air 6. Inspect or replace the air filter Cleaner/Filter element. To inspect the air cleaner/filter, If the air filter element is dirty, remove the filter from the vehicle you should replace it. and lightly shake the filter to release 2.4L L4 Engine Shown, 3.0L Wipe all dust from inside of the loose dust and dirt. If the filter V6 Engine Similar housing and inspect the air remains covered with dirt, a new 1. Electrical Connector cleaner and air outlet duct for filter is required. Never use cracks, cuts, and deterioration. 2. Air Duct Clamp compressed air to clean the filter. The air outlet duct must be 3. Screws replaced if damaged. 1. Disconnect the electrical 7. Reverse Steps 1–5 to reinstall connector (1). the engine air cleaner/filter cover 2. Loosen the air duct clamp (2) on and air duct hose. the air duct hose. Disconnect the air duct hose. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (13,1)

Vehicle Care 10-13

Cooling System { WARNING

Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air; it helps to stop flames if the engine backfires. Use caution when working on the engine and do not drive with the air cleaner/filter off.

Notice: If the air cleaner/filter is 3.0L V6 Engine off, dirt can easily get into the 1. Engine Fans (Out of View) engine, which could damage it. 2.4L L4 Engine Always have the air cleaner/filter 1. Engine Fan (Out of View) 2. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap in place when you are driving. 2. Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap { WARNING

An electric engine cooling fan under the hood can start up even when the engine is not running and can cause injury. Keep hands, clothing, and tools away from any underhood electric fan. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (14,1)

10-14 Vehicle Care

If the coolant inside the coolant If the engine is overheating, the fan 240 000 km (150,000 mi), whichever surge tank is hot, do not do anything should be running. If it is not, the occurs first, if only DEX-COOL else until it cools down. The vehicle vehicle needs service. Turn off the extended life coolant is added. should be parked on a level surface. engine. The following explains the cooling The coolant level should be Notice: Engine damage from system and how to add coolant between the MIN and MAX lines. running the engine without when it is low. If there is a problem If it is not, you may have a leak at coolant is not covered by the with engine overheating, see Engine the radiator hoses, heater hoses, warranty. Overheating on page 10‑18. radiator, water pump, or somewhere Notice: Using coolant other than A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable else in the cooling system. DEX-COOL® can cause premature water and DEX-COOL coolant will: engine, heater core, or radiator { WARNING . Give freezing protection down to corrosion. In addition, the engine −37°C (−34°F). coolant could require changing Heater and radiator hoses, and sooner, at 50 000 km (30,000 mi) . Give boiling protection up to other engine parts, can be very or 24 months, whichever occurs 129°C (265°F). hot. Do not touch them. If you do, first. Any repairs would not be . Protect against rust and you can be burned. covered by the vehicle warranty. corrosion. Do not run the engine if there is a Always use DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant in the . Help keep the proper engine leak. If you run the engine, it temperature. could lose all coolant. That could vehicle. cause an engine fire, and you . Let the warning lights and could be burned. Get any leak Engine Coolant gauges work as they should. fixed before you drive the vehicle. The cooling system in the vehicle is Notice: Using coolant other than filled with DEX-COOL® engine DEX-COOL® can cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator If there seems to be no leak, with coolant. This coolant is designed to corrosion. In addition, the engine the engine on, check to see if the remain in the vehicle for 5 years or coolant could require changing engine cooling fan(s) is running. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (15,1)

Vehicle Care 10-15

sooner than DEX-COOL. Any Notice: If extra inhibitors and/or repairs would not be covered by WARNING (Continued) additives are used in the vehicle's the vehicle warranty. Always use cooling system, the vehicle could DEX-COOL (silicate-free) coolant With plain water or the wrong be damaged. Use only the proper in the vehicle. mixture, the engine could get too mixture of the engine coolant hot but you would not get the listed in this manual for the What to Use overheat warning. The engine cooling system. See Use a mixture of one-half clean, could catch fire and you or Recommended Fluids and drinkable water and one-half others could be burned. Use a Lubricants on page 11‑12 for DEX-COOL coolant which will not 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable more information. damage aluminum parts. If you use water and DEX-COOL coolant. Never dispose of engine coolant by this coolant mixture, you do not putting it in the trash, pouring it on need to add anything else. Notice: If an improper coolant the ground, or into sewers, streams, mixture is used, the engine could or bodies of water. Have the coolant { WARNING overheat and be badly damaged. changed by an authorized service center, familiar with legal Adding only plain water or some The repair cost would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. requirements regarding used other liquid to the cooling system Too much water in the mixture coolant disposal. This will help can be dangerous. Plain water can freeze and crack the engine, protect the environment and your and other liquids, can boil before radiator, heater core, and other health. the proper coolant mixture will. parts. The coolant warning system is set Checking Coolant for the proper coolant mixture. If coolant has to be added more The coolant surge tank is located on than four times a year, have the (Continued) the driver side of the engine dealer check the vehicle cooling compartment. See Engine system. Compartment Overview on page 10‑4 for more information on location. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (16,1)

10-16 Vehicle Care

drinkable water and DEX-COOL { WARNING { WARNING coolant at the coolant surge tank, but be sure the cooling system, Turning the surge tank pressure You can be burned if you spill including the coolant surge tank cap when the engine and radiator coolant on hot engine parts. pressure cap, is cool before doing it. are hot can allow steam and Coolant contains ethylene glycol, See Engine Overheating on scalding liquids to blow out and and it will burn if the engine parts page 10‑18 for more information. burn you badly. Never turn the are hot enough. Do not spill surge tank pressure cap — even a coolant on a hot engine. { WARNING little — when the engine and radiator are hot. When replacing the pressure cap, Steam and scalding liquids from a make sure it is hand-tight and fully hot cooling system can blow out The vehicle must be on a level seated. and burn you badly. They are surface. When the engine is cold, under pressure, and if you turn the coolant level should be between How to Add Coolant to the the coolant surge tank pressure the MIN and MAX lines. Coolant Surge Tank cap — even a little — they can Notice: This vehicle has a come out at high speed. Never Adding Coolant specific coolant fill procedure. turn the cap when the cooling If more coolant is needed, add the Failure to follow this procedure system, including the coolant proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture could cause the engine to surge tank pressure cap, is hot. at the coolant surge tank, but only overheat and be severely Wait for the cooling system and when the engine is cool. See below damaged. coolant surge tank pressure cap for instructions on How to Add “ If a problem yet has not been found, to cool if you ever have to turn Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank. ” check to see if coolant is visible in the pressure cap. the coolant surge tank. If coolant is visible but the coolant level is not at between the MIN and MAX lines, add a 50/50 mixture of clean, Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (17,1)

Vehicle Care 10-17

Turn the pressure cap slowly { WARNING { WARNING counterclockwise about one-quarter of a turn. If a hiss Adding only plain water or some You can be burned if you spill is heard, wait for that to stop. other liquid to the cooling system coolant on hot engine parts. This will allow any pressure can be dangerous. Plain water Coolant contains ethylene glycol still left to be vented out the and other liquids, can boil before and it will burn if the engine parts discharge hose. the proper coolant mixture will. are hot enough. Do not spill The coolant warning system is set coolant on a hot engine. 2. Keep turning the pressure cap slowly, and remove it. for the proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the wrong mixture, the engine could get too hot but you would not get the overheat warning. The engine could catch fire and you or others could be burned. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL coolant. 1. Remove the coolant surge tank pressure cap when the cooling system, including the coolant Notice: In cold weather, water surge tank pressure cap and can freeze and crack the engine, upper radiator hose, is no radiator, heater core and other longer hot. parts. Use the recommended 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with coolant and the proper coolant the proper DEX-COOL coolant mixture. mixture, to between the MIN and MAX lines. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (18,1)

10-18 Vehicle Care

4. With the coolant surge tank Engine Overheating pressure cap off, start the WARNING (Continued) engine and let it run until the There is a coolant temperature upper radiator hose can be felt warning light on the instrument could get badly burned. Stop the getting hot. Watch out for the panel. See Engine Coolant engine if it overheats, and get out engine cooling fan. Temperature Warning Light on of the vehicle until the engine has page 5‑20. cooled. By this time, the coolant level inside the coolant surge tank If Steam is Coming from the may be lower. If the level is Engine Notice: Driving the vehicle when lower, add more of the proper there is no coolant in the coolant DEX-COOL coolant mixture to { WARNING overflow recovery bottle, can the coolant surge tank until the badly damage the engine. The level reaches between the MIN Steam from an overheated engine costly repairs would not be and MAX lines. can cause serious injury, even if covered by the vehicle warranty. 5. Replace the pressure cap. Be the hood is opened just a little. If No Steam is Coming from sure the pressure cap is Stay away from the engine if the Engine hand-tight. steam is seen or heard coming If there is an engine overheat Check the level in the surge tank from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away from the vehicle warning, but no steam can be seen when the cooling system has cooled or heard, the problem may not be until it cools down. Wait until there down. If the coolant is not at the too serious. Sometimes the engine is no sign of steam or coolant proper level, repeat Steps 1–3 and can get a little too hot when the reinstall the pressure cap. If the before opening the hood. vehicle: coolant still is not at the proper level If driving continues when the . Climbs a long hill on a hot day. when the system cools down again, engine is overheated, the liquids see the dealer. in it can catch fire. Someone . Stops after high-speed driving. (Continued) Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (19,1)

Vehicle Care 10-19

. Idles for long periods in traffic. If there is still no sign of steam, idle loss in this system could indicate a . Tows a trailer. the engine for three minutes while problem. Have the system inspected parked. If the warning continues, and repaired. If there is an overheat warning with turn off the engine and get everyone no sign of steam, try this for a out of the vehicle until it cools down. How to Check Power Steering minute or so: Fluid The decision may be made to not lift 1. If there is an a/c and it is on, turn the hood but to get service help To check the power steering fluid: it off. right away. 1. Turn the ignition off and let the 2. Turn on the heater to full hot at engine compartment cool down. the highest fan speed and open Power Steering Fluid the windows as necessary. 2. Remove the engine cover, if required. See Engine Cover on 3. Try to minimize engine load. If in page 10‑7. a traffic jam, shift to N (Neutral); otherwise, shift to the highest 3. Wipe the cap and the top of the gear possible while driving. reservoir clean. If the overheat warning is no longer 4. Unscrew the cap and wipe the on, the vehicle can be driven. Just dipstick with a clean rag. to be safe, drive slowly for about See Engine Compartment Overview 5. Replace the cap and completely 10 minutes. If the warning does not on page 10‑4 for reservoir location. tighten it. come back on, drive normally. When to Check Power Steering 6. Remove the cap again and look If the warning continues and the Fluid at the fluid level on the dipstick. vehicle is not stopped, pull over, It is not necessary to regularly The fluid level should be within the stop, and park the vehicle check power steering fluid unless a area indicated on the dipstick when right away. leak in the system is suspected or the engine is cold. If necessary, add an unusual noise is heard. A fluid only enough fluid to bring the level within the area indicated. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (20,1)

10-20 Vehicle Care

What to Use Adding Windshield Washer . Fill the washer fluid tank only Fluid three-quarters full when it is To determine what kind of fluid to very cold. This allows for use, refer to Recommended Fluids fluid expansion if freezing and Lubricants on page 11‑12. occurs, which could damage Always use the proper fluid. the tank if it is Notice: Use of the incorrect fluid completely full. may damage the vehicle and the . Do not use engine coolant damages may not be covered by (antifreeze) in the windshield the vehicle's warranty. Always Open the cap with the washer washer. It can damage the use the correct fluid listed in windshield washer system Recommended Fluids and symbol on it. Add washer fluid until the tank is full. See Engine and paint. Lubricants on page 11‑12. Compartment Overview on Brakes Washer Fluid page 10‑4. Notice This vehicle has disc brakes. Disc What to Use brake pads have built-in wear . When using concentrated indicators that make a high-pitched When windshield washer fluid is washer fluid, follow the needed, be sure to read the warning sound when the brake pads manufacturer instructions for are worn and new pads are needed. manufacturer instructions before adding water. use. If operating the vehicle in an The sound can come and go or be . area where the temperature can fall Do not mix water with heard all the time the vehicle is below freezing, use a fluid that has ready-to-use washer fluid. moving, except when applying the sufficient protection against Water can cause the solution brake pedal firmly. freezing. to freeze and damage the washer fluid tank and other parts of the washer system. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (21,1)

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Brake linings should always be If this is not done, the brakes might { WARNING replaced as complete axle sets. not work properly. For example, installing disc brake pads that are The brake wear warning sound Brake Pedal Travel wrong for the vehicle, can change means that soon the brakes will See your dealer if the brake pedal the balance between the front and not work well. That could lead to does not return to normal height, rear brakes — for the worse. The a crash. When the brake wear or if there is a rapid increase in braking performance expected can warning sound is heard, have the pedal travel. This could be a sign change in many other ways if the vehicle serviced. that brake service might be wrong replacement brake parts are required. installed. Notice: Continuing to drive with Brake Adjustment worn-out brake pads could result Brake Fluid in costly brake repair. Every time the brakes are applied, with or without the vehicle moving, Some driving conditions or climates the brakes adjust for wear. can cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly Replacing Brake System Parts applied. This does not mean The braking system on a vehicle is something is wrong with the brakes. complex. Its many parts have to be Properly torqued wheel nuts are of top quality and work well together The brake master cylinder reservoir necessary to help prevent brake if the vehicle is to have really good is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as pulsation. When tires are rotated, braking. The vehicle was designed indicated on the reservoir cap. See inspect brake pads for wear and and tested with top-quality brake Engine Compartment Overview on evenly tighten wheel nuts in the parts. When parts of the braking page 10‑4 for the location of the proper sequence to torque system are replaced, be sure to get reservoir. specifications in Capacities and new, approved replacement parts. Specifications on page 12‑2. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (22,1)

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There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir { WARNING { WARNING might go down: If too much brake fluid is added, it With the wrong kind of fluid in the . The brake fluid level goes down can spill on the engine and burn, brake hydraulic system, the because of normal brake lining if the engine is hot enough. You brakes might not work well. This wear. When new linings are or others could be burned, and could cause a crash. Always use installed, the fluid level goes the vehicle could be damaged. the proper brake fluid. back up. Add brake fluid only when work is . A fluid leak in the brake done on the brake hydraulic Notice hydraulic system can also cause system. a low fluid level. Have the brake . Using the wrong fluid can hydraulic system fixed, since a badly damage brake leak means that sooner or later When the brake fluid falls to a low hydraulic system parts. For the brakes will not work well. level, the brake warning light comes example, just a few drops of on. See Brake System Warning mineral-based oil, such as Do not top off the brake fluid. Light on page 5‑16. engine oil, in the brake Adding fluid does not correct a leak. hydraulic system can If fluid is added when the linings are What to Add damage brake hydraulic worn, there will be too much fluid Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid system parts so badly that when new brake linings are from a sealed container. they will have to be replaced. installed. Add or remove brake fluid, Do not let someone put in as necessary, only when work is Always clean the brake fluid the wrong kind of fluid. done on the brake hydraulic system. reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This helps keep dirt from entering the reservoir. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (23,1)

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. If brake fluid is spilled on the Vehicle Storage noise is heard. A fluid loss could vehicle's painted surfaces, indicate a problem. Have it the paint finish can be inspected and repaired. damaged. Be careful not to { WARNING spill brake fluid on the Batteries have acid that can burn Starter Switch Check vehicle. If you do, wash it off you and gas that can explode. immediately. You can be badly hurt if you are { WARNING Battery not careful. See Jump Starting on page 10‑65 for tips on working When you are doing this Refer to the replacement number around a battery without inspection, the vehicle could shown on the original battery label getting hurt. move suddenly. If the vehicle when a new battery is needed. See moves, you or others could be Engine Compartment Overview on injured. Infrequent Usage: Remove the page 10‑4 for battery location. black, negative (−) cable from the battery to keep the battery from 1. Before starting this check, be { WARNING running down. sure there is enough room around the vehicle. Battery posts, terminals, and Extended Storage: Remove the related accessories contain lead black, negative (−) cable from the 2. Firmly apply both the parking and lead compounds, chemicals battery or use a battery trickle brake and the regular brake. known to the State of California to charger. See Parking Brake on cause cancer and reproductive page 9‑25. harm. Wash hands after handling. All-Wheel Drive Do not use the accelerator When to Check Lubricant pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it It is not necessary to regularly starts. check the transfer case fluid unless a leak is suspected or an unusual Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (24,1)

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3. Try to start the engine in each 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. Contact your dealer if service is gear. The vehicle should start See Parking Brake on required. only in P (Park) or N (Neutral). page 9‑25. If the vehicle starts in any other Be ready to apply the regular Park Brake and P (Park) position, contact your dealer for brake immediately if the vehicle Mechanism Check service. begins to move. Automatic Transmission 3. With the engine off, turn the { WARNING ignition on, but do not start the Shift Lock Control engine. Without applying the When you are doing this check, Function Check regular brake, try to move the the vehicle could begin to move. shift lever out of P (Park) with You or others could be injured { WARNING normal effort. If the shift lever and property could be damaged. moves out of P (Park), contact Make sure there is room in front When you are doing this your dealer for service. of the vehicle in case it begins to inspection, the vehicle could roll. Be ready to apply the regular move suddenly. If the vehicle Ignition Transmission brake at once should the vehicle moves, you or others could be Lock Check begin to move. injured. While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition to Park on a fairly steep hill, with the 1. Before starting this check, be LOCK/OFF in each shift lever vehicle facing downhill. Keeping sure there is enough room position. your foot on the regular brake, set around the vehicle. It should be the parking brake. . parked on a level surface. The ignition should turn to LOCK/OFF only when the shift . To check the parking brake's lever is in P (Park). holding ability: With the engine running and the transmission in . The ignition key should come N (Neutral), slowly remove foot out only in LOCK/OFF. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (25,1)

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pressure from the regular brake damage that occurs would not be 3. Push the new blade assembly pedal. Do this until the vehicle is covered by your warranty. Do not securely on the wiper arm until held by the parking brake only. allow the wiper arm to touch the the release lever clicks into windshield. place. . To check the P (Park) mechanism's holding ability: Front Wiper Blade 4. Lower the wiper arm. With the engine running, shift to Replacement P (Park). Then release the Rear Wiper Blade Replacement parking brake followed by the To replace the windshield wiper To replace the rear wiper blade: regular brake. blade: Contact your dealer if service is 1. Lift the wiper arm away from the required. windshield. Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be inspected for wear and cracking. See Maintenance Schedule on page 11‑3. Replacement blades come in different types and are removed in different ways. For proper type and length, see Maintenance 2. Push the release lever (2) to 1. Lift the rear wiper arm (1) from Replacement Parts on page 11‑14. disengage the hook and push the window. the wiper arm (1) out of the Notice: Allowing the wiper arm to blade assembly (3). touch the windshield when no wiper blade is installed could damage the windshield. Any Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (26,1)

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2. Turn the bottom edge of the Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement blade assembly (2) slightly away from the underside of the Headlamp aim has been preset and For the proper type of replacement wiper arm. should need no further adjustment. bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on page 10 29. 3. Apply downward pressure to the If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, ‑ blade assembly and remove the headlamp aim may be affected. For any bulb‐changing procedure from the wiper arm. If adjustment to the headlamps is not listed in this section, contact necessary, see your dealer. your dealer. 4. Install the new wiper blade. 5. Return the wiper arm and blade Halogen Bulbs assembly to the rest position on the window. { 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 on the bulb package.

Headlamps To replace one of the headlamp bulbs, use the following procedure. To replace the parking/turn signal lamp bulb, see Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps on page 10‑27. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (27,1)

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1. Open the hood. See Hood on Fog Lamps page 10‑3. To replace the front fog lamp bulb: 1. Locate the fog lamp located under the front fascia. 2. Remove the bulb by turning it counterclockwise and pulling it straight out of the assembly. 3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the fog lamp bulb assembly. 5. Disconnect the electrical 4. Install the new bulb by turning it connector from the bulb clockwise into the assembly. assembly. 5. Reconnect the electrical 2. Remove the filler panel 6. Turn the bulb assembly connector. fasteners (1) and remove the counterclockwise to remove it filler panel. from the housing. Front Turn Signal and 3. Remove the three screws (2) 7. Replace the old bulb with a Parking Lamps retaining the headlamp new one. assembly. To replace a front turn signal or 8. Reverse Steps 1–6 to reinstall. 4. Pull the headlamp assembly parking lamp bulb: straight forward releasing the 1. Follow Steps 1–4 under retaining studs from the Headlamps on page 10‑26 to grommets. access the front turn signal or parking lamp. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (28,1)

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Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps To replace one of these bulbs:

2. Turn the bulb to be replaced 2. Remove the two screws holding counterclockwise to remove it in the taillamp assembly. from the headlamp assembly. 3. Slide the taillamp assembly 3. Pull the bulb out of the bulb rearward and away from the socket assembly. vehicle. 4. Push the new bulb into the bulb 4. Turn the bulb socket being 1. Back-Up Lamp socket assembly. replaced counterclockwise to 2. Turn Signal Lamp 5. Insert the bulb assembly into the disconnect it. headlamp assembly. 3. Stoplamp/Taillamp 5. Pull the bulb out of the bulb 6. Turn the bulb assembly 4. Taillamp socket. clockwise until seated. 1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate 6. Push the new bulb into the bulb socket. 7. Reverse the steps to reinstall the on page 2‑8. headlamp assembly. 7. Reverse Steps 2–4 to reinstall the taillamp assembly. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (29,1)

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License Plate Lamp 3. Turn the bulb socket Replacement Bulbs counterclockwise and pull the To replace one of these bulbs: bulb straight out of the socket. Exterior Lamp Bulb Number 1. Remove the two screws holding 4. Push the new bulb into the bulb each of the license plate lamps socket and turn it clockwise to Back-Up Lamp 921 to the fascia. lock it into place. Front Fog Lamp H11 5. Push and turn the license plate Front Turn Signal/ 3157K lamp back through the fascia Parking Lamp opening. Headlamps 6. Reinstall the two screws holding the license plate lamp to the High-beam 9005 fascia. or HB3 Low-beam/DRL 9006 or HB4 License Plate Lamp 168LL Rear Stoplamp, and 7443 Taillamp 2. Turn and pull the license plate Rear Turn 3757 NAK lamp forward through the fascia Signal Lamp opening. For replacement bulbs not listed here, contact your dealer. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (30,1)

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Electrical System Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit An electrical overload may cause Breakers the lamps to go on and off, or in Electrical System The wiring circuits in the vehicle are some cases to remain off. Have the Overload protected from short circuits by headlamp wiring checked right away fuses. This greatly reduces the The vehicle has fuses and circuit if the lamps go on and off or chance of circuit overload and fire breakers to protect against an remain off. electrical system overload. caused by electrical problems. Windshield Wipers When the current electrical load is There are two fuse blocks — the too heavy, the circuit breaker opens If the wiper motor overheats due to engine compartment fuse block, and and closes, protecting the circuit heavy snow or ice, the windshield the instrument panel fuse block. until the current load returns to wipers will stop until the motor cools To identify and check fuses and normal or the problem is fixed. This and will then restart. relays, refer to the Fuse Usage greatly reduces the chance of circuit Although the circuit is protected Chart on the inside surface of the overload and fire caused by from electrical overload, overload fuse panel door or cover. electrical problems. due to heavy snow or ice may Fuses and circuit breakers protect cause wiper linkage damage. Engine Compartment power devices in the vehicle. Always clear ice and heavy snow Fuse Block from the windshield before using the Replace a bad fuse with a new one windshield wipers. The engine compartment fuse block of the identical size and rating. is on the right side of the engine If the overload is caused by an compartment, near the battery. 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. Notice: Spilling liquid on any same amperage fuse can be electrical component on the borrowed. Choose some feature of vehicle may damage it. Always the vehicle that is not needed to use keep the covers on any electrical and replace it as soon as possible. component. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (31,1)

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Fuses Usage BATT2 Instrument Panel Fuse Block Main Feed 2 BATT3 Instrument Panel Fuse Block Main Feed 3 BCM Body Control Module ECM Engine Control Module ECM Engine Control PWR TRN Module/Powertrain ENG SNSR Miscellaneous Engine Sensors The vehicle may not be equipped Fuses Usage EPB Electric Parking with all of the fuses, relays, and Brake features shown. A/C Heater, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning FAN1 Cooling Fan 1 Fuses Usage System FAN3 Cooling Fan 3 ABS Antilock Brake BATT1 Instrument Panel System FRT FOG Front Fog Lamps Fuse Block Main Feed 1 FRT WPR Front Wiper Motor Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (32,1)

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Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Relays Usage FUEL/VAC Fuel Pump/ PRK Parking Lamps FRT Front Fog Lamps Vacuum Pump LP RH* (Right) (Europe Park FOG RLY Lamps) HDLP Headlamp Washer FUEL/VAC Fuel Pump/Vacuum WASHER PWM FAN Pulse Width PUMP RLY Pump Relay Modulation Fan HI High-Beam HDLP Headlamp Washer BEAM LH Headlamp (Left) REAR Rear Window WSHR RLY DEFOG Defogger HI High-Beam HI High-Beam BEAM RH Headlamp (Right) REAR WPR Rear Wiper Motor BEAM RLY Headlamps HORN Horn SPARE Not Used LO Low-Beam BEAM RLY Headlamps HTD Heated Washer STOP Stoplamps WASH/MIR Fluid/Heated Mirrors LAMP PWR/ Powertrain TRN RLY IGN COIL A Ignition Coil A STRTR Starter REAR Rear Window IGN COIL B Ignition Coil B TCM Transmission DEFOG Defogger Control Module LO Low-Beam RLY BEAM LH Headlamp (Left) TRLR Trailer Parking STOP Stoplamps PRK LP Lamps LO Low-Beam LAMP RLY BEAM RH Headlamp (Right) Relays Usage STRTR RLY Starter PRK LP LH Parking Lamps (Left) FAN1 RLY Cooling Fan 1 WPR Wiper Control PRK LP RH Parking Lamps CNTRL RLY (Right) FAN2 RLY Cooling Fan 2 WPR Wiper Speed FAN3 RLY Cooling Fan 3 SPD RLY Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (33,1)

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Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is on the passenger side of the lower console.

Pull the latch of the fuse box cover straight back to access the fuses.

The vehicle may not have all of the Fuses Usage fuses, relays, and features shown. AMP Amplifier Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (34,1)

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Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage APO JACK Auxiliary Power BCM Body Control FRT WSR Front Washer (CONSOLE) Outlet Jack (TRN SIG) Module (Turn FSCM Fuel System Signal) APO JACK Auxiliary Power Control Module (REAR Outlet Jack Rear BCM Body Control FSCM Fuel System CARGO) Cargo (VBATT) Module (Battery VENT SOL Control Module Voltage) AWD/VENT All-Wheel Drive/ Vent Solenoid Ventilation CIGAR Cigarette Lighter HEATING Heating Mat Switch BCM (CTSY) Body Control CIM Communications MAT SW Module (Courtesy) Integration Module HTD Heated Seat BCM Body Control CLSTR Instrument Cluster SEAT PWR Power (DIMMER) Module (Dimmer) DRL Daytime Running HVAC BLWR Heating, BCM (INT Body Control Lamps Ventilation, and Air LIGHT) Module (Interior Conditioning DR/LCK Driver Door Lock Light) Blower DRVR Driver Power Seat BCM Body Control IPC Instrument Panel PWR SEAT (PRK/TN) Module (Parking/ Cluster Turn Signal) DRV/ Driver Power ISRVM/RCM Inside Rearview PWR WNDW Window BCM (STOP) Body Control Mirror/Remote Module (Stoplamp) F/DOOR Fuel Door Lock Compass Module LOCK Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (35,1)

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Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Relays Usage KEY Key Capture SDM (IGN 1) Safety Diagnosis ACC/ Accessory/Run CAPTURE Module (Ignition 1) RAP RLY Accessory Power L/GATE Liftgate SPARE Spare CIGAR Cigarette and APO Auxiliary Power LOGISTIC Logistic Mode S/ROOF Sunroof JACK RLY Outlet MODE S/ROOF Sunroof Battery RUN/ Run/Crank OSRVM Outside Rearview BATT CRNK RLY Mirror SSPS Speed Sensitive RUN RLY Run PASS Passenger Power Power Steering PWR WNDW Window STR/ Steering Wheel PWR DIODE Power Diode WHL SW Switch PWR/ Power Moding TRLR Trailer MODING TRLR BATT Trailer Battery RADIO Radio XBCM Export Body RR FOG Rear Defogger Control Module RUN 2 Power Battery Key XM/ SiriusXM Satellite On Run HVAC/DLC Radio (If Equipped)/Heating, RUN/CRNK Run Crank Ventilation, and Air SDM (BATT) Safety Diagnosis Conditioning/Data Module (Battery) Link Connection Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (36,1)

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Wheels and Tires WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued)

Tires and a serious crash. See . Worn or old tires can Every new GM vehicle has Vehicle Load Limits on cause a crash. If the tread high-quality tires made by a page 9‑10. is badly worn, replace them. leading tire manufacturer. See . Underinflated tires pose the warranty manual for the same danger as . Replace any tires that information regarding the tire overloaded tires. The have been damaged by warranty and where to get resulting crash could impacts with potholes, service. For additional cause serious injury. curbs, etc. Check all tires frequently information refer to the tire . Improperly repaired tires manufacturer. to maintain the can cause a crash. Only recommended pressure. the dealer or an { WARNING Tire pressure should be authorized tire service checked when the tires center should repair, . Poorly maintained and are cold. improperly used tires are replace, dismount, and . dangerous. Overinflated tires are more mount the tires. likely to be cut, punctured, . Do not spin the tires in . Overloading the tires can or broken by a sudden cause overheating as a excess of 56 km/h impact — such as when (35 mph) on slippery result of too much flexing. hitting a pothole. Keep There could be a blowout surfaces such as snow, tires at the recommended mud, ice, etc. Excessive (Continued) pressure. spinning may cause the (Continued) tires to explode. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (37,1)

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All-Season Tires Winter Tires . Use only radial ply tires of the same size, load range, and This vehicle may come with This vehicle was not, originally, speed rating as the original all-season tires. These tires are equipped with winter tires. Winter equipment tires. designed to provide good overall tires are designed for increased Winter tires with the same speed performance on most road surfaces traction on snow and ice-covered rating as the original equipment tires and weather conditions. Original roads. Consider installing winter may not be available for H, V, W, Y, equipment tires designed to GM's tires on the vehicle if frequent and ZR speed rated tires. If winter specific tire performance criteria driving on snow or ice-covered tires with a lower speed rating are have a TPC specification code roads is expected. See your dealer chosen, never exceed the tire's molded onto the sidewall. Original for details regarding winter tire maximum speed capability. equipment all-season tires can be availability and proper tire selection. identified by the last two characters Also, see Buying New Tires on of this TPC code, which will page 10‑51. Summer Tires be “MS.” With winter tires, there may be This vehicle may come with high Consider installing winter tires on decreased dry road traction, performance summer tires. These the vehicle if frequent driving on increased road noise, and shorter tires have a special tread and snow or ice-covered roads is tread life. After changing to winter compound that are optimized for expected. All-season tires provide tires, be alert for changes in vehicle maximum dry and wet road adequate performance for most handling and braking. performance. This special tread and compound will decrease winter driving conditions, but they If using winter tires: may not offer the same level of performance in cold climates, and traction or performance as winter . Use tires of the same brand and on ice and snow. We recommend tires on snow or ice-covered roads. tread type on all four wheel installing winter tires on the vehicle See Winter Tires on page 10‑37. positions. if frequent driving in cold temperatures or on snow or ice covered roads is expected. See Winter Tires on page 10‑37. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (38,1)

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Tire Sidewall Labeling and service description. See the digits represent the week “Tire Size” illustration later in this (01–52) and the last two digits, Useful information about a tire is section. the year. For example, the third molded into its sidewall. The week of the year 2010 would examples show a typical (2) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria have a four-digit DOT date passenger vehicle tire and a of 0310. compact spare tire sidewall. Specification): Original equipment tires designed to (4) Tire Identification Number GM's specific tire performance (TIN): The letters and numbers criteria have a TPC specification following the DOT (Department code molded onto the sidewall. of Transportation) code are the GM's TPC specifications meet or Tire Identification Number exceed all federal safety (TIN). The TIN shows the guidelines. manufacturer and plant code, (3) DOT (Department of tire size, and date the tire was Transportation): The manufactured. The TIN is Department of Transportation molded onto both sides of the (DOT) code indicates that the tire, although only one side may have the date of manufacture. Passenger (P-Metric) Tire Example tire is in compliance with the U.S. Department of (5) Tire Ply Material: The type (1) Tire Size: The tire size is a Transportation Motor Vehicle of cord and number of plies in combination of letters and Safety Standards. the sidewall and under the tread. numbers used to define a particular tire's width, height, DOT Tire Date of (6) Uniform Tire Quality aspect ratio, construction type, Manufacture: The last four Grading (UTQG): Tire digits of the TIN indicate the tire manufacturers are required to manufactured date. The first two grade tires based on three Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (39,1)

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performance factors: treadwear, (2) Temporary Use Only: The (4) Maximum Cold Inflation traction, and temperature compact spare tire or temporary Load Limit: Maximum load that resistance. For more information use tire should not be driven at can be carried and the see Uniform Tire Quality speeds over 80 km/h (50 mph). maximum pressure needed to Grading on page 10‑53. The compact spare tire is for support that load. (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 10‑64 and If a Tire information on tire pressure and Goes Flat on page 10‑56. inflation see Tire Pressure on (3) Tire Identification Number page 10‑43. (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 tire, although only one side may (7) TPC Spec (Tire Compact Spare Tire Example have the date of manufacture. Performance Criteria (1) Tire Ply Material: The type Specification): Original of cord and number of plies in equipment tires designed to the sidewall and under the tread. GM's specific tire performance Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (40,1)

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criteria have a TPC specification vehicle tire engineered to (5) Rim Diameter: Diameter of code molded onto the sidewall. standards set by the U.S. Tire the wheel in inches. GM's TPC specifications meet or and Rim Association. (6) Service Description: These exceed all federal safety (2) Tire Width: The three-digit characters represent the load guidelines. number indicates the tire section index and speed rating of the width in millimeters from tire. The load index represents Tire Designations sidewall to sidewall. the load carrying capacity a tire Tire Size (3) Aspect Ratio: A two-digit is certified to carry. The speed rating is the maximum speed a The following is an example of a number that indicates the tire tire is certified to carry a load. typical passenger vehicle height-to-width measurements. tire size. For example, if the tire size aspect ratio is 60, as shown in Tire Terminology and item 3 of the illustration, it would Definitions mean that the tire's sidewall is Air Pressure: The amount of 60 percent as high as it is wide. 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) (1) Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: or psi (pounds per square inch). The United States version of a The letter R means radial ply metric tire sizing system. The construction; the letter D means Accessory Weight: The letter P as the first character in diagonal or bias ply combined weight of optional the tire size means a passenger construction; and the letter B accessories. Some examples of means belted-bias ply optional accessories are construction. automatic transmission, power Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (41,1)

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steering, power brakes, power before a tire has built up heat GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Weight windows, power seats, and air from driving. See Tire Pressure Rating for the front axle. See conditioning. on page 10‑43. Vehicle Load Limits on Aspect Ratio: The relationship Curb Weight: The weight of a page 9‑10. of a tire's height to its width. motor vehicle with standard and GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight Belt: A rubber coated layer of optional equipment including the Rating for the rear axle. See cords between the plies and the maximum capacity of fuel, oil, Vehicle Load Limits on tread. Cords may be made from and coolant, but without page 9‑10. steel or other reinforcing passengers and cargo. Intended Outboard Sidewall: materials. DOT Markings: A code molded The side of an asymmetrical tire, Bead: The tire bead contains into the sidewall of a tire that must always face outward steel wires wrapped by steel signifying that the tire is in when mounted on a vehicle. cords that hold the tire onto compliance with the U.S. Kilopascal (kPa): The metric the rim. Department of Transportation unit for air pressure. (DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire Standards. The DOT code Light Truck (LT-Metric) Tire: A in which the plies are laid at includes the Tire Identification tire used on light duty trucks and alternate angles less than Number (TIN), an alphanumeric some multipurpose passenger 90 degrees to the centerline of designator which can also vehicles. the tread. identify the tire manufacturer, Load Index: An assigned Cold Tire Pressure: The production plant, brand, and number ranging from 1 to 279 amount of air pressure in a tire, date of production. that corresponds to the load measured in kPa (kilopascal) GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight carrying capacity of a tire. or psi (pounds per square inch) Rating. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑10. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (42,1)

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Maximum Inflation Pressure: Outward Facing Sidewall: The Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic The maximum air pressure to side of an asymmetrical tire that tire in which the ply cords that which a cold tire can be inflated. has a particular side that faces extend to the beads are laid at The maximum air pressure is outward when mounted on a 90 degrees to the centerline of molded onto the sidewall. vehicle. The side of the tire that the tread. Maximum Load Rating: The contains a whitewall, bears Rim: A metal support for a tire load rating for a tire at the white lettering, or bears and upon which the tire beads maximum permissible inflation manufacturer, brand, and/or are seated. pressure for that tire. model name molding that is higher or deeper than the same Sidewall: The portion of a tire Maximum Loaded Vehicle moldings on the other sidewall between the tread and the bead. Weight: The sum of curb of the tire. Speed Rating: An weight, accessory weight, Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: A alphanumeric code assigned to vehicle capacity weight, and a tire indicating the maximum production options weight. tire used on passenger cars and some light duty trucks and speed at which a tire can Normal Occupant Weight: The multipurpose vehicles. operate. number of occupants a vehicle Recommended Inflation Traction: The friction between is designed to seat multiplied by the tire and the road surface. 68 kg (150 lb). See Vehicle Load Pressure: Vehicle manufacturer's recommended The amount of grip provided. Limits on page 9‑10. tire inflation pressure as shown Tread: The portion of a tire that Occupant Distribution: on the tire placard. See Tire comes into contact with Designated seating positions. Pressure on page 10‑43 and the road. Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 10. Treadwear Indicators: Narrow ‑ bands, sometimes called wear bars, that show across the tread Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (43,1)

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of a tire when only 1.6 mm Vehicle Maximum Load on the Underinflated tires, or tires (1/16 in) of tread remains. See Tire: Load on an individual tire that do not have enough air, When It Is Time for New Tires due to curb weight, accessory can result in: on page 10 50. weight, occupant weight, and ‑ . Tire overloading and UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality cargo weight. overheating which could Grading Standards): A tire Vehicle Placard: A label lead to a blowout. information system that provides permanently attached to a . Premature or consumers with ratings for a vehicle showing the vehicle irregular wear. tire's traction, temperature, and capacity weight and the original treadwear. Ratings are equipment tire size and . Poor handling. determined by tire recommended inflation pressure. . Reduced fuel economy. manufacturers using See “Tire and Loading Overinflated tires, or tires that government testing procedures. Information Label” under Vehicle have too much air, can The ratings are molded into the Load Limits on page 9‑10. sidewall of the tire. See Uniform result in: Tire Quality Grading on Tire Pressure . Unusual wear. page 10 53. ‑ Tires need the correct amount of . Poor handling. : Vehicle Capacity Weight The air pressure to operate . Rough ride. number of designated seating effectively. positions multiplied by . Needless damage from Notice: Neither tire road hazards. 68 kg (150 lb) plus the rated underinflation nor cargo load. See Vehicle Load overinflation is good. The Tire and Loading Limits on page 9‑10. Information label on the vehicle indicates the original equipment tires and the correct cold tire Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (44,1)

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inflation pressures. The determined by looking at the tire. Return the valve caps on the recommended pressure is the Check the tire inflation pressure valve stems to prevent leaks minimum air pressure needed to when the tires are cold, meaning and keep out dirt and moisture. support the vehicle's maximum the vehicle has not been driven load carrying capacity. See for at least three hours or no Tire Pressure for Vehicle Load Limits on more than 1.6 km (1 mi). High-Speed Operation page 9‑10. Remove the valve cap from the How the vehicle is loaded tire valve stem. Press the tire { WARNING affects vehicle handling and ride gauge firmly onto the valve to comfort. Never load the vehicle get a pressure measurement. Driving at high speeds, 160 km/h with more weight than it was If the cold tire inflation pressure (100 mph) or higher, puts an additional strain on tires. designed to carry. matches the recommended Sustained high-speed driving pressure on the Tire and When to Check causes excessive heat buildup Loading Information label, no and can cause sudden tire failure. Check the tires once a month or further adjustment is necessary. You could have a crash and you more. Do not forget the compact If the inflation pressure is low, or others could be killed. Some spare, if the vehicle has one. add air until the recommended high-speed rated tires require The cold compact spare tire pressure is reached. If the inflation pressure adjustment for pressure should be at 420 kPa inflation pressure is high, press high-speed operation. When (60 psi). See Compact Spare on the metal stem in the center speed limits and road conditions Tire on page 10‑64. of the tire valve to release air. are such that a vehicle can be How to Check Recheck the tire pressure with driven at high speeds, make sure the tire gauge. the tires are rated for high-speed Use a good quality pocket-type operation, in excellent condition, gauge to check tire pressure. (Continued) Proper tire inflation cannot be Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (45,1)

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like this: Maximum load the inflation pressure recommended WARNING (Continued) 690 kg (1521 lbs) 300 kPa (44 psi) by the vehicle manufacturer on the Max. Press. vehicle placard or tire inflation and set to the correct cold tire For this example, set the inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has inflation pressure for the tires of a different size than the size vehicle load. pressure for high‐speed driving at 262 kPa (38 psi). indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you Vehicles with P235/55R18 size tires should determine the proper tire Tire Pressure Monitor inflation pressure for those tires.) require inflation pressure adjustment System when driving the vehicle at speeds As an added safety feature, your of 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher. Notice: Modifications made to the vehicle has been equipped with a Set the cold inflation pressure Tire Pressure Monitor System tire pressure monitoring system to the maximum inflation pressure (TPMS) by anyone other than an (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire shown on the tire sidewall, authorized service facility may pressure telltale when one or more or 262 kPa (38 psi), whichever is void authorization to use the of your tires is significantly under‐ lower. See the example following. system. inflated. Return the tires to the recommended cold tire inflation The Tire Pressure Monitor System Accordingly, when the low tire pressure when high-speed driving (TPMS) uses radio and sensor pressure telltale illuminates, you has ended. See Vehicle Load Limits technology to check tire pressure should stop and check your tires as levels. The TPMS sensors monitor soon as possible, and inflate them on page 9‑10 and Tire Pressure on the air pressure in your vehicle's to the proper pressure. Driving on a page 10‑43. tires and transmit tire pressure significantly under‐inflated tire Example: readings to a receiver located in the causes the tire to overheat and can The maximum load and inflation vehicle. lead to tire failure. Under‐inflation pressure is molded on the tire Each tire, including the spare (if also reduces fuel efficiency and tire sidewall, in small letters, near provided), should be checked tread life, and may affect the the rim flange. It will read something monthly when cold and inflated to vehicle's handling and stopping ability. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (46,1)

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Please note that the TPMS is not a wheels on the vehicle that prevent substitute for proper tire the TPMS from functioning properly. maintenance, and it is the driver's Always check the TPMS malfunction responsibility to maintain correct tire telltale after replacing one or more pressure, even if under‐inflation has tires or wheels on your vehicle to not reached the level to trigger ensure that the replacement or illumination of the TPMS low tire alternate tires and wheels allow the When a low tire pressure condition pressure telltale. TPMS to continue to function is detected, the TPMS illuminates Your vehicle has also been properly. the low tire pressure warning light equipped with a TPMS malfunction See Tire Pressure Monitor on the instrument cluster. If the indicator to indicate when the Operation on page 10‑46 for warning light comes on, stop as system is not operating properly. additional information. soon as possible and inflate the The TPMS malfunction indicator is tires to the recommended pressure combined with the low tire pressure Tire Pressure Monitor shown on the tire loading telltale. When the system detects a Operation information label. See Vehicle Load malfunction, the telltale will flash for Limits on page 9‑10. approximately one minute and then This vehicle may have a Tire The low tire pressure warning light remain continuously illuminated. Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). comes on at each ignition cycle until This sequence will continue upon The TPMS is designed to warn the the tires are inflated to the correct subsequent vehicle start‐ups as driver when a low tire pressure inflation pressure. long as the malfunction exists. condition exists. TPMS sensors are mounted onto each tire and wheel The low tire pressure warning light When the malfunction indicator is assembly, excluding the spare tire may come on in cool weather when illuminated, the system may not be and wheel assembly. The TPMS the vehicle is first started, and then able to detect or signal low tire sensors monitor the air pressure in turn off as the vehicle is driven. This pressure as intended. TPMS the tires and transmit the tire may be an early indicator that the malfunctions may occur for a variety pressure readings to a receiver of reasons, including the installation located in the vehicle. of replacement or alternate tires or Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (47,1)

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air pressure is getting low and Always use only the . The TPMS sensor matching needs to be inflated to the proper GM-approved tire sealant process was not done or not pressure. available through your dealer or completed successfully after included in the vehicle. rotating the vehicle's tires. The A Tire and Loading Information label malfunction light should go off shows the size of the original TPMS Malfunction Light once the TPMS sensor matching equipment tires and the correct The TPMS will not function properly process is performed inflation pressure for the tires when successfully. See “TPMS Sensor they are cold. See Vehicle Load if one or more of the TPMS sensors are missing or inoperable. When the Matching Process” later in this Limits on page 9‑10, for an example section. of the Tire and Loading Information system detects a malfunction, the label and its location. Also see Tire low tire pressure warning light . One or more TPMS sensors are Pressure on page 10‑43. flashes for about one minute and missing or damaged. The then stays on for the remainder of malfunction light should go off The TPMS system can warn about the ignition cycle. The malfunction when the TPMS sensors are a low tire pressure condition but it light comes on at each ignition cycle installed and the sensor does not replace normal tire until the problem is corrected. Some matching process is performed maintenance. See Tire Inspection of the conditions that can cause the successfully. See your dealer for on page 10‑49, Tire Rotation on malfunction light to come on are: service. page 10‑49 and Tires on . page 10‑36. One of the road tires has been . Replacement tires or wheels do replaced with the spare tire. The not match the original equipment Notice: Tire sealant materials are spare tire does not have a tires or wheels. Tires and wheels not all the same. A non-approved TPMS sensor. The malfunction other than those recommended tire sealant could damage the light should go off after the road could prevent the TPMS from TPMS sensors. TPMS sensor tire is replaced and the sensor functioning properly. See Buying damage caused by using an matching process is performed New Tires on page 10‑51. incorrect tire sealant is not successfully. See "TPMS Sensor covered by the vehicle warranty. Matching Process" later in this section. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (48,1)

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. Operating electronic devices or There are two minutes to match the sensor identification code has being near facilities using radio first tire/wheel position, and been matched to this tire and wave frequencies similar to the five minutes overall to match all four wheel position. TPMS could cause the TPMS tire/wheel positions. If it takes sensors to malfunction. 6. Proceed to the passenger side longer, the matching process stops front tire. The passenger side TPMS Sensor Matching and must be restarted. front turn signal lamp comes on. Process The TPMS matching process is: Repeat the procedure in Step 5. Each TPMS sensor has a unique 1. Set the parking brake. 7. Proceed to the passenger side identification code. The identification 2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with rear tire. The passenger side code needs to be matched to a new the engine off. rear turn signal lamp comes on. tire/wheel position after rotating the Repeat the procedure in Step 5. vehicle s tires or replacing one or 3. Press and hold the RKE ’ K 8. Proceed to the driver side rear more of the TPMS sensors. Also, transmitter's Q and buttons at tire. The driver side rear turn the TPMS sensor matching process the same time, for about signal lamp comes on. Repeat should be performed after replacing three seconds. The horn will the procedure in Step 5. The a spare tire with a road tire sound twice to indicate the horn sounds two times to containing the TPMS sensor. The receiver is ready for the sensor indicate the sensor identification malfunction light should go off at the matching process to begin. code has been matched to the next ignition cycle. The sensors are 4. Start with the driver side front driver side rear tire, and the matched to the tire/wheel positions, tire. The driver side turn signal TPMS sensor matching process using a TPMS relearn tool, in the lamp comes on. is no longer active. following order: driver side front tire, passenger side front tire, passenger 5. Place the relearn tool against 9. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. side rear tire, and driver side rear. the tire sidewall, near the valve 10. Set all four tires to the See your dealer for service or to stem. Then press the button to recommended air pressure purchase a relearn tool. activate the TPMS sensor. level as indicated on the Tire A horn chirp confirms that the and Loading Information label. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (49,1)

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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 10‑50 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 10‑55. 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 11‑3. . There is cord or fabric Tires are rotated to achieve a showing through the tire's uniform wear for all tires. The rubber. 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 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (50,1)

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Loading Information label after the tires have been rotated. See WARNING (Continued) Tire Pressure on page 10‑43 wheel attaches to the vehicle. In and Vehicle Load Limits on an emergency, a cloth or a paper page 9‑10. 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 10‑46. 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 Treadwear indicators are one way to Nut Torque” under Capacities tire rotation to prevent corrosion or rust build-up. Do not get tell when it is time for new tires. and Specifications on Treadwear indicators appear when page 12‑2. grease on the flat wheel mounting surface or on the the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) wheel nuts or bolts. or less of tread remaining. See Tire { WARNING Inspection on page 10‑49 and Tire Rotation on page 10‑49. Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the When It Is Time for New parts to which it is fastened, can Tires The rubber in tires ages over time. make wheel nuts become loose This also applies to the spare tire, if the vehicle has one, even if it is after time. The wheel could come Factors such as maintenance, temperatures, driving speeds, never used. Multiple factors off and cause an accident. When vehicle loading, and road conditions including temperatures, loading changing a wheel, remove any affect the wear rate of the tires. conditions, and inflation pressure rust or dirt from places where the maintenance affect how fast aging (Continued) takes place. GM recommends that tires, including the spare if Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (51,1)

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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 manufacturer date is the last weight from the tires. tires have an all-season tread four digits of the DOT Tire design, the TPC Spec number Identification Number (TIN) which is Buying New Tires will be followed by MS for mud molded into one side of the tire sidewall. The first two digits GM has developed and matched and snow. See Tire Sidewall represent the week (01–52) and the specific tires for the vehicle. The Labeling on page 10‑38. last two digits, the year. For original equipment tires installed GM recommends replacing worn example, the third week of the year were designed to meet General tires in complete sets of four. 2010 would have a four-digit DOT Motors Tire Performance Criteria Uniform tread depth on all tires date of 0310. Specification (TPC Spec) will help to maintain the Vehicle Storage system rating. When performance of the vehicle. replacement tires are needed, Tires age when stored normally Braking and handling GM strongly recommends performance may be adversely mounted on a parked vehicle. Park buying tires with the same TPC a vehicle that will be stored for at affected if all the tires are not least a month in a cool, dry, clean Spec rating. replaced at the same time. area away from direct sunlight to GM's exclusive TPC Spec If proper rotation and slow aging. This area should be free system considers over a dozen maintenance have been done, of grease, gasoline, or other critical specifications that impact all four tires should wear out at substances that can deteriorate the overall performance of the about the same time. See Tire rubber. vehicle, including brake system Rotation on page 10‑49 for Parking for an extended period can performance, ride and handling, information on proper tire cause flat spots on the tires that traction control, and tire rotation. However, if it is may result in vibrations while pressure monitoring necessary to replace only one driving. When storing a vehicle for performance. GM's TPC Spec axle set of worn tires, place the new tires on the rear axle. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (52,1)

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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 tire's 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 10‑45. 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 9‑10. 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 Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (53,1)

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may be affected. If the vehicle has Uniform Tire Quality nominal rim diameters of electronic systems such as antilock Grading 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), brakes, rollover airbags, traction or to some limited-production control, electronic stability control, Quality grades can be found tires. or All-Wheel Drive, the performance where applicable on the tire of these systems can also be sidewall between tread shoulder While the tires available on affected. and maximum section width. For General Motors passenger cars example: and light trucks may vary with { WARNING respect to these grades, they Treadwear 200 Traction AA must also conform to federal If different sized wheels are used, Temperature A safety requirements and there may not be an acceptable additional General Motors Tire level of performance and safety if The following information relates to the system developed by the Performance Criteria (TPC) tires not recommended for those standards. wheels are selected. This United States National Highway increases the chance of a crash Traffic Safety Administration All Passenger Car Tires Must and serious injury. Only use GM (NHTSA), which grades tires by Conform to Federal Safety specific wheel and tire systems treadwear, traction, and Requirements In Addition To developed for the vehicle, and temperature performance. This These Grades. have them properly installed by a applies only to vehicles sold in GM certified technician. the United States. The grades Treadwear are molded on the sidewalls of The treadwear grade is a See Buying New Tires on most passenger car tires. The comparative rating based on the page 10‑51 and Accessories and Uniform Tire Quality Grading wear rate of the tire when tested Modifications on page 10‑2. (UTQG) system does not apply under controlled conditions on a to deep tread, winter tires, specified government test compact spare tires, tires with course. For example, a tire Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (54,1)

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graded 150 would wear one and straight-ahead braking traction performance on the laboratory 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 A, B, C 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 AA, A, B, C – 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 will not be necessary on a regular specified government test C corresponds to a level of basis. However, check the surfaces of asphalt and performance which all alignment if there is unusual tire concrete. A tire marked C may passenger car tires must meet wear or if the vehicle is pulling to have poor traction performance. under the Federal Motor Safety one side or the other. If the vehicle Warning: The traction grade Standard No. 109. Grades B and vibrates when driving on a smooth assigned to this tire is based on A represent higher levels of Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (55,1)

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road, the tires and wheels might Used Replacement Wheels need to be rebalanced. See your { WARNING dealer for proper diagnosis. Using the wrong replacement { WARNING wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel Wheel Replacement Replacing a wheel with a used nuts can be dangerous. It could one is dangerous. How it has Replace any wheel that is bent, affect the braking and handling of been used or how far it has been cracked, or badly rusted or the vehicle. Tires can lose air, driven may be unknown. It could corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming and cause loss of control, causing fail suddenly and cause a crash. loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and a crash. Always use the correct When replacing wheels, use a wheel nuts should be replaced. wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel new GM original equipment If the wheel leaks air, replace it. nuts for replacement. Some aluminum wheels can be wheel. repaired. See your dealer if any of these conditions exist. Notice: The wrong wheel can also cause problems with bearing Tire Chains Your dealer will know the kind of life, brake cooling, speedometer wheel that is needed. or odometer calibration, { WARNING Each new wheel should have the headlamp aim, bumper height, same load-carrying capacity, vehicle ground clearance, and tire Do not use tire chains. There is diameter, width, offset, and be or tire chain clearance to the not enough clearance. Tire chains mounted the same way as the one it body and chassis. used on a vehicle without the replaces. proper amount of clearance can Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel cause damage to the brakes, nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor suspension, or other vehicle System (TPMS) sensors with new (Continued) GM original equipment parts. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (56,1)

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If a Tire Goes Flat WARNING (Continued) { WARNING It is unusual for a tire to blow out 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 10‑36. 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 used in a skid. Stop pressing the under it to do maintenance or accelerator pedal and steer to repairs is 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, if possible. (Continued) Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (57,1)

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the vehicle, it is designed only for level place to change the tire. To changing a flat tire. If it is used for help prevent the vehicle from anything else, you or others could moving: be badly injured or killed if the 1. Set the parking brake firmly. vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack 2. Put an automatic is provided with the vehicle, only transmission in P (Park) or a 1. Wheel Block use it for changing a flat tire. manual transmission in 1 (First) or R (Reverse). 2. Flat Tire If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire 3. Turn off the engine and do The following information explains and wheel damage by driving slowly not restart while the vehicle how to repair or change a tire. to a level place, well off the road, is raised. if possible. Turn on the hazard Tire Changing warning flashers. See Hazard 4. Do not allow passengers to Warning Flashers on page 6‑3. remain in the vehicle. Removing the Spare Tire and 5. Place wheel blocks on both Tools { WARNING sides of the tire at the To access the spare tire: opposite corner of the tire Changing a tire can be being changed. 1. Open the liftgate. dangerous. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over or fall When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), causing injury or death. Find a use the following example as a (Continued) guide to assist in the placement of the wheel blocks (1). Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (58,1)

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2. Push the levers on the load floor. 4. Remove the tire protector foam. 5. Remove the wheel retainer bolt 3. Lift the load floor and hang the holding down the spare tire by hook to the tailgate opening. turning it counterclockwise. 6. Remove the compact spare tire. See Compact Spare Tire on page 10‑64 for more information. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (59,1)

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The tools are located between the 3. Remove the straps holding the 2. Use the wheel wrench to loosen compact spare tire and the liftgate. bag containing the wheel wrench all the wheel nuts. Do not To access the tools: and extension jack handle, if the remove them yet. vehicle has one. Remove the wheel wrench and extension jack handle, if the vehicle has one, from the bag. Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire 1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10‑56 for more information.

1. Tool Bag 3. Position the lift head at the jack 2. Wing-bolt location nearest the flat tire. Make sure all of the jack lift 3. Jack head is touching the jacking 1. Remove the wing-bolt (2) from flange under the body. Do not the jack. place the jack under a body 2. Remove the jack (3) and panel. The lower body panel has tool bag (1). an arrow to aid in locating the jacking location. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (60,1)

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4. If you have a coin/pierce jack, { WARNING { WARNING attach the jack handle extension to the jack by sliding the hook Getting under a vehicle when it is Lifting a vehicle and getting under through the end of the jack and lifted on a jack is dangerous. it to do maintenance or repairs is insert the other end of the jack If the vehicle slips off the jack, dangerous without the handle into the wrench. you could be badly injured or appropriate safety equipment and killed. Never get under a vehicle training. If a jack is provided with If you have a hex-head jack, when it is supported only by the vehicle, it is designed only for attach the jack lift-assist tool by placing the hex of the jack a jack. changing a flat tire. If it is used for lift-assist tool over the hex head anything else, you or others could of the jack. be badly injured or killed if the vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack { WARNING is provided with the vehicle, only Raising the vehicle with the jack use it for changing a flat tire. improperly positioned can damage the vehicle and even Notice: Make sure that the jack make the vehicle fall. To help lift head is in the correct position avoid personal injury and vehicle or you may damage your vehicle. damage, be sure to fit the jack lift The repairs would not be covered head into the proper location by your warranty. before raising the vehicle. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (61,1)

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5. Raise the vehicle by turning the 9. Place the compact spare tire on jack handle clockwise. Raise the the wheel-mounting surface. vehicle far enough off the 10. Reinstall the wheel nuts. ground so there is enough room Tighten each nut by hand until for the road tire to be removed. the wheel is held against 6. Remove all of the wheel nuts. the hub. 7. Remove the flat tire. { WARNING 8. Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel bolts, mounting surfaces Never use oil or grease on bolts and spare wheel. or nuts because the nuts might come loose. The vehicle's wheel Coin/Pierce Jack and Wrench { WARNING could fall off, causing a crash. Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can 11. Lower the vehicle by turning make wheel nuts become loose the jack handle after time. The wheel could come counterclockwise. off and cause an accident. When changing a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from places where the wheel attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, a cloth or a paper towel can be used; however, use a scraper or wire brush later to Hex Head Jack and Wrench remove all rust or dirt. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (62,1)

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When reinstalling full plastic covers WARNING (Continued) or center caps, tighten all the plastic caps hand snug, then tighten with aftermarket manufacturer when the wheel wrench an additional using accessory locking wheel one-quarter of a turn. nuts. See Capacities and Specifications on page 12‑2 for Notice: Wheel covers will not fit original equipment wheel nut on the vehicle's compact spare. torque specifications. If you try to put a wheel cover on the compact spare, the cover or the spare could be damaged. Notice: Improperly tightened wheel nuts can lead to brake Storing a Flat or Spare Tire 12. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in pulsation and rotor damage. To and Tools a crisscross sequence, as avoid expensive brake repairs, shown. evenly tighten the wheel nuts in { WARNING the proper sequence and to the Storing a jack, a tire, or other { WARNING proper torque specification. See Capacities and Specifications on equipment in the passenger Wheel nuts that are improperly or page 12‑2 for the wheel nut compartment of the vehicle could incorrectly tightened can cause torque specification. cause injury. In a sudden stop or the wheels to become loose or 13. Lower the jack all the way and collision, loose equipment could come off. The wheel nuts should remove the jack from under the strike someone. Store all these in be tightened with a torque wrench vehicle. the proper place. to the proper torque specification 14. Tighten the bolts firmly with the after replacing. Follow the torque wheel wrench. specification supplied by the (Continued) Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (63,1)

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To store the flat or spare tire and 1. Place the wheel wrench and tools: extension, if the vehicle has one, into the tool bag (1) and use the straps to secure the tool bag (1) to the fully collapsed jack (3). 2. Install the jack (3) between the back of the trunk and the compact spare tire and secure with the wing bolt (2). 3. Reverse Steps 1–3 under “Removing the Spare Tire and Tools to replace the floor and ” Before lock in place. 4. Place the flat, or damaged tire, 1. Tool Bag face down, on the bottom of the spare tire compartment. 2. Wing-bolt 3. Jack

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5. Remove the disk from the The compact spare is for temporary The spare tire is for temporary retainer bolt. Turn the disk over use only. Replace the compact emergency use only. Replace it with and place it back on the spare tire with a full-size tire as a regular tire as soon as possible. retainer bolt. soon as possible. Notice: When the compact spare Return the disk back to its is installed, do not take the original position after removing Compact Spare Tire vehicle through an automatic car the flat tire from the spare tire wash with guide rails. The compartment and before storing { WARNING compact spare can get caught on the spare tire. the rails which can damage the Driving with more than one tire, wheel, and other parts of the compact spare tire at a time could vehicle. result in loss of braking and Do not use the temporary spare on handling. This could lead to a other vehicles. crash and you or others could be injured. Use only one compact Do not mix the temporary spare tire spare tire at a time. or wheel with other wheels or tires. They will not fit. Keep the spare tire and its wheel together. The compact spare tire was fully inflated when the vehicle was new, Notice: Tire chains will not fit the but it can lose air after a time. compact spare. Using them can Check the inflation pressure damage the vehicle and the regularly. See Vehicle Load Limits chains. Do not use tire chains on the compact spare. 6. Place the wheel retainer bolt on page 9‑10 for the correct inflation onto the wheel stow rod and pressure. tighten by turning it clockwise. Do not exceed 80 km/h (50 mph) when driving with a spare tire. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (65,1)

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Jump Starting Notice: Ignoring these steps 2. Get the vehicles close enough could result in costly damage to so the jumper cables can reach, For more information about the the vehicle that would not be but be sure the vehicles are not vehicle battery, see Battery on covered by the warranty. touching each other. If they are, page 10 23. ‑ Trying to start the vehicle by it could cause a ground If the vehicle battery has run down, pushing or pulling it will not connection you do not want. You you may want to use another work, and it could damage the would not be able to start your vehicle and some jumper cables to vehicle. vehicle, and the bad grounding start your vehicle. Be sure to use could damage the electrical 1. Check the other vehicle. It must the following steps to do it safely. systems. have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. To avoid the possibility of the { WARNING vehicles rolling, set the parking Notice: Only use a vehicle that brake firmly on both vehicles Batteries can hurt you. They can has a 12-volt system with a involved in the jump start be dangerous because: negative ground for jump procedure. Put the transmission starting. If the other vehicle does in P (Park) before setting the . They contain acid that can not have a 12-volt system with a parking brake. burn you. negative ground, both vehicles Notice: If any accessories are left . They contain gas that can can be damaged. on or plugged in during the jump explode or ignite. starting procedure, they could be . They contain enough damaged. The repairs would not electricity to burn you. be covered by the vehicle If you do not follow these steps warranty. Whenever possible, turn off or unplug all accessories exactly, some or all of these on either vehicle when jump things can hurt you. starting the vehicle. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (66,1)

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3. Turn off the ignition on both To uncover the remote vehicles. Unplug unnecessary positive (+) terminal, press the accessories plugged into the tab on the bottom of the fuse cigarette lighter or the accessory block and lift the cover up. power outlet. Turn off the radio and all lamps that are not needed. This will avoid sparks, helping save both batteries and the radio. 4. Open the hood on the other vehicle and locate the positive (+) and negative (−) terminal locations on that Your vehicle is equipped with a vehicle. remote positive (+) terminal. This Open the hood on your vehicle is located in the engine and find the remote positive (+) compartment on the driver side and remote negative (−) jump of the vehicle, on the underhood starting terminals. fuse block. See Engine Your vehicle is equipped with a Compartment Overview on remote negative (−) terminal. page 10‑4 for more information This is a stud next to the engine on location. coolant surge tank, located at the back of the engine compartment on the driver side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑4 for more information on location. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (67,1)

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5. Check that the jumper cables do { WARNING WARNING (Continued) not have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could An electric fan can start up even add water to take care of that get a shock. The vehicles could when the engine is not running first. If you do not, explosive gas also be damaged. and can injure you. Keep hands, could be present. Before you connect the cables, clothing and tools away from any Battery fluid contains acid that underhood electric fan. here are some basic things you can burn you. Do not get it on should know. Positive (+) will go you. If you accidentally get it in to positive (+) or to a remote your eyes or on your skin, flush positive (+) terminal if the vehicle { WARNING the place with water and get has one. Negative (−) will go to a medical help immediately. heavy, unpainted metal engine Using an open flame near a part or to a remote negative (−) battery can cause battery gas to terminal if the vehicle has one. explode. People have been hurt { WARNING Do not connect positive (+) to doing this, and some have been negative (−) or you will get a blinded. Use a flashlight if you Fans or other moving engine short that would damage the need more light. parts can injure you badly. Keep battery and maybe other parts. Be sure the battery has enough your hands away from moving Do not connect the negative (−) water. You do not need to add parts once the engine is running. cable to the negative (−) terminal water to the battery installed in on the dead battery because this your new vehicle. But if a battery can cause sparks. has filler caps, be sure the right amount of fluid is there. If it is low, (Continued) Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (68,1)

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6. Connect the red positive (+) 9. Connect the other end of the Notice: If the jumper cables are cable to the positive (+) terminal negative (−) cable away from the connected or removed in the on the vehicle with the dead dead battery, but not near wrong order, electrical shorting battery. Use a remote engine parts that move. The may occur and damage the positive (+) terminal if the vehicle electrical connection is just as vehicle. The repairs would not be has one. good there, and the chance of covered by the vehicle warranty. 7. Do not let the other end touch sparks getting back to the Always connect and remove the metal. Connect it to the battery is much less. jumper cables in the correct positive (+) terminal of the good 10. Now start the vehicle with the order, making sure that the battery. Use a remote good battery and run the cables do not touch each other or positive (+) terminal if the vehicle engine for a while. other metal. has one. 11. Press the unlock symbol on the Jumper Cable Removal 8. Now connect the black remote keyless entry Reverse the sequence exactly when negative (−) cable to the transmitter to disarm your removing the jumper cables. negative (−) terminal of the good security system, if equipped. battery. Use a remote 12. Try to start the vehicle that had negative (−) terminal if the the dead battery. If it will not vehicle has one. start after a few tries, it Do not let the other end touch probably needs service. anything until the next step. The other end of the negative (−) cable does not go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy, unpainted metal engine part or to a remote negative (−) terminal on the vehicle with the dead battery. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (69,1)

Vehicle Care 10-69

Towing To tow the vehicle behind another Here are some important things to vehicle for recreational purposes, consider before recreational vehicle such as behind a motor home, see towing: Towing the Vehicle Recreational Vehicle Towing in this “ ” . What is the towing capacity of Notice: Incorrectly towing a section. the towing vehicle? Be sure to disabled vehicle may cause read the tow vehicle damage. The damage would not Recreational Vehicle manufacturer's be covered by the vehicle Towing recommendations. warranty. Do not lash or hook to the chassis components Recreational vehicle towing means . What is the distance that will be including the front and rear towing the vehicle behind another travelled? Some vehicles have subframes, suspension control vehicle – such as behind a motor restrictions on how far and how arms and links during towing and home. The two most common types long they can tow. recovery of a disabled vehicle or of recreational vehicle towing are . Is the proper towing equipment to secure the vehicle to a flatbed known as dinghy towing and dolly going to be used? See your car carrier. Use the proper nylon towing. Dinghy towing is towing the dealer or trailering professional strap harnesses around the tires vehicle with all four wheels on the for additional advice and to secure the flatbed car carrier. ground. Dolly towing is towing the equipment recommendations. vehicle with two wheels on the Have the vehicle towed on a flatbed ground and two wheels up on a . Is the vehicle ready to be car carrier. A wheel lift tow truck device known as a dolly. towed? Just as preparing the could damage the vehicle. vehicle for a long trip, make sure Consult your dealer or a the vehicle is prepared to be professional towing service if the towed. disabled vehicle must be towed. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (70,1)

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Dinghy Towing 4. Turn fog lamps and all accessories off. Front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive vehicles may be 5. To prevent the battery from dinghy towed from the front. These draining while the vehicle is vehicles can also be towed by being towed, remove the 2 amp placing them on a platform trailer PWR/MODING fuse from the with all four wheels off of the instrument panel fuse block and ground. For other towing options, store it in a safe location. See see “Dolly Towing” following in this Instrument Panel Fuse Block on section. page 10‑33. For vehicles being dinghy towed, Notice: If 105 km/h (65 mph) is the vehicle should be run at the exceeded while towing the beginning of each day and at each To tow the vehicle from the front vehicle, it could be damaged. RV fuel stop for about five minutes. with all four wheels on the ground: Never exceed 105 km/h (65 mph) This will ensure proper lubrication of 1. Position the vehicle that will be while towing the vehicle. transmission components. towed and secure it to the Notice: If the vehicle is towed towing vehicle. without performing each of the 2. Turn the ignition key to ACC/ steps listed under “Dinghy ACCESSORY. Towing,” the automatic transmission could be damaged. 3. Shift the transmission to Be sure to follow all steps of the N (Neutral). dinghy towing procedure prior to and after towing the vehicle. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (71,1)

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Once the destination has been Dolly Towing (All-Wheel-Drive To tow the vehicle from the front reached: Vehicles) with the rear wheels on the ground, do the following: 1. Set the parking brake. All-wheel-drive vehicles should not 2. Shift the transmission to be towed with two wheels on the 1. Put the front wheels on a dolly. P (Park). ground. To properly tow these 2. Move the shift lever to P (Park). vehicles, they should be placed on 3. Reinstall the 2 amp PWR/ a platform trailer with all four wheels 3. Set the parking brake. MODING fuse to the instrument off of the ground or dinghy towed 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a panel fuse block. from the front. See Dinghy Towing straight-ahead position with a 4. Turn the ignition key to LOCK/ earlier in this section. clamping device designed for OFF and remove the key from towing. the ignition. Dolly Towing (Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicles) 5. Remove the key from the Notice: Too much or too little ignition. fluid can damage the 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. transmission. Be sure that the transmission fluid is at the proper 7. Release the parking brake. level before towing with all four wheels on the ground. Notice: Do not tow a vehicle with the front drive wheels on the ground if one of the front tires is a compact spare tire. Towing with two different tire sizes on the front of the vehicle can cause severe damage to the transmission. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (72,1)

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Towing the Vehicle From Appearance Care the Rear Exterior Care Locks Locks are lubricated at the factory. Use a de-icing agent only when absolutely necessary, and have the locks greased after using. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants. Notice: Towing the vehicle from Washing the Vehicle the rear could damage it. Also, repairs would not be covered by To preserve the vehicle's finish, the vehicle warranty. Never have wash it often and out of direct the vehicle towed from the rear. sunlight. Notice: 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's warranty. Approved cleaning products can be obtained from your dealer. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (73,1)

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Follow all manufacturer are damaged, see your dealer to non-abrasive waxes and polishes directions regarding correct have the damage assessed and that are made for a basecoat/ product usage, necessary safety repaired. Foreign materials such as clearcoat paint finish on the precautions, and appropriate calcium chloride and other salts, ice vehicle. disposal of any vehicle care melting agents, road oil and tar, tree To keep the paint finish looking new, product. sap, bird droppings, chemicals from keep the vehicle garaged or Notice: Avoid using industrial chimneys, etc., can covered whenever possible. high-pressure washes closer than damage the vehicle's finish if they 30 cm (12 in) to the surface of the remain on painted surfaces. Wash Protecting Exterior Bright Metal vehicle. Use of power washers the vehicle as soon as possible. Parts exceeding 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) If necessary, use non-abrasive Regularly clean bright metal parts can result in damage or removal cleaners that are marked safe for with water or chrome polish on of paint and decals. painted surfaces to remove foreign chrome or stainless steel trim, matter. Rinse the vehicle well, before if necessary. washing and after, to remove all Occasional hand waxing or mild For aluminum, never use auto or cleaning agents completely. If they polishing should be done to remove chrome polish, steam, or caustic are allowed to dry on the surface, residue from the paint finish. See soap to clean. A coating of wax, they could stain. your dealer for approved cleaning rubbed to a high polish, is products. Dry the finish with a soft, clean recommended for all bright metal chamois or an all-cotton towel to Do not apply waxes or polishes to parts. uncoated plastic, vinyl, rubber, avoid surface scratches and water Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ spotting. decals, simulated wood, or flat paint as damage can occur. Lenses and Emblems Finish Care Notice: Machine compounding or Use only lukewarm or cold water, a Application of aftermarket clearcoat aggressive polishing on a soft cloth, and a car washing soap sealant/wax materials is not basecoat/clearcoat paint finish to clean exterior lamps, lenses and recommended. If painted surfaces may damage it. Use only Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (74,1)

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emblems. Follow instructions under rubber material on painted surfaces driving on roads that have been "Washing the Vehicle" in this can be removed by rubbing with a sprayed with magnesium, section. clean cloth. See Recommended calcium, or sodium chloride. Fluids and Lubricants on These chlorides are used on Windshield and Wiper Blades page 11‑12. roads for conditions such as ice Clean the outside of the windshield and dust. Always wash the with glass cleaner. Tires chrome with soap and water after exposure. Clean rubber blades using a lint-free Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to cloth or paper towel soaked with clean the tires. Notice: To avoid surface damage, windshield washer fluid or a mild Notice: Using petroleum-based do not use strong soaps, detergent. Wash the windshield tire dressing products on the chemicals, abrasive polishes, thoroughly when cleaning the vehicle may damage the paint cleaners, brushes, or cleaners blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and finish and/or tires. When applying that contain acid on aluminum or a buildup of vehicle wash/wax a tire dressing, always wipe off chrome-plated wheels. Use only treatments may cause wiper any overspray from all painted approved cleaners. Also, never streaking. surfaces on the vehicle. drive a vehicle with aluminum or chrome-plated wheels through an Replace the wiper blades if they are Wheels and Trim — Aluminum automatic car wash that uses worn or damaged. Damage can be or Chrome silicone carbide tire cleaning caused by extreme dusty brushes. Damage could occur conditions, sand, salt, heat, sun, Use a soft, clean cloth with mild and the repairs would not be snow, and ice. soap and water to clean the wheels. After rinsing thoroughly with clean covered by the vehicle warranty. Weatherstrips water, dry with a soft, clean towel. Steering, Suspension, and Apply silicone grease on A wax may then be applied. Chassis Components weatherstrips to make them last Notice: Chrome wheels and other Visually inspect the front and rear longer, seal better, and not stick or chrome trim may be damaged if suspension and steering system for squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips the vehicle is not washed after once a year. Black marks from damaged, loose, or missing parts or Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (75,1)

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signs of wear. Inspect the power Sheet Metal Damage discolorations, and small, irregular steering for proper hook-up, binding, dark spots etched into the paint If the vehicle is damaged and leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Visually surface. requires sheet metal repair or check constant velocity joints, replacement, make sure the body rubber boots, and axle seals for repair shop applies anti-corrosion Interior Care leaks. material to parts repaired or To prevent dirt particle abrasions, Body Component Lubrication replaced to restore corrosion regularly clean the vehicle's interior. protection. Lubricate all key lock cylinders, Immediately remove any soils. Note that newspapers or dark garments hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and the Original manufacturer replacement that can transfer color to home steel fuel door hinge unless the parts will provide the corrosion components are plastic. Applying protection while maintaining the furnishings can also permanently silicone grease on weatherstrips vehicle warranty. transfer color to the vehicle's interior. with a clean cloth will make them Finish Damage last longer, seal better, and not stick Use a soft bristle brush to remove or squeak. Quickly repair minor chips and dust from knobs and crevices on the scratches with touch-up materials instrument cluster. Using a mild Underbody Maintenance available from your dealer to avoid soap solution, immediately remove Use plain water to flush dirt and corrosion. Larger areas of finish hand lotions, sunscreen, and insect debris from the vehicle's underbody. damage can be corrected in your repellent from all interior surfaces or Your dealer or an underbody car dealer's body and paint shop. permanent damage may result. washing system can do this. If not Chemical Paint Spotting Your dealer may have products for removed, rust and corrosion can cleaning the interior. Use cleaners develop. Airborne pollutants can fall upon specifically designed for the and attack painted vehicle surfaces surfaces being cleaned to prevent causing blotchy, ring-shaped permanent damage. Apply all cleaners directly to the cleaning cloth. Do not spray cleaners directly Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (76,1)

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on any switches or controls. . Do not use laundry detergents or Notice: To prevent scratching, Cleaners should be removed dishwashing soaps with never use abrasive cleaners on quickly. Never allow cleaners to degreasers. For liquid cleaners, automotive glass. Abrasive remain on the surface being use approximately 20 drops per cleaners or aggressive cleaning cleaned for extended periods 3.78 L (1 gal) of water. may damage the rear window of time. A concentrated soap solution will defogger. leave a residue that creates Cleaners may contain solvents that streaks and attracts dirt. Do not Notice: Cleaning the windshield can become concentrated in the use solutions that contain strong with water during the first three to interior. Before using cleaners, read or caustic soap. six months of ownership will and adhere to all safety instructions reduce tendency to fog. on the label. While cleaning the . Do not heavily saturate the interior, maintain adequate upholstery when cleaning. Speaker Covers ventilation by opening the doors and . Do not use solvents or cleaners Vacuum around a speaker cover windows. containing solvents. gently, so that the speaker will not be damaged. Clean spots with just To prevent damage, do not clean Interior Glass the interior using the following water and mild soap. cleaners or techniques: To clean, use a terry cloth fabric Coated Moldings dampened with water. Wipe droplets . Never use a razor or any other left behind with a clean dry cloth. Coated moldings should be cleaned. sharp object to remove a soil Commercial glass cleaners may be from any interior surface. . When lightly soiled, wipe with a used, if necessary, after cleaning sponge or soft lint-free cloth . Never use a brush with stiff the interior glass with plain water. dampened with water. bristles. . When heavily soiled, use warm . Never rub any surface soapy water. aggressively or with excessive pressure. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (77,1)

Vehicle Care 10-77

Fabric/Carpet/Suede 3. Start on the outside edge of the Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces soil and gently rub toward the Start by vacuuming the surface and Vehicle Information and center. Fold the cleaning cloth to using a soft brush attachment. If a Radio Displays a clean area frequently to rotating brush attachment is being prevent forcing the soil in to the For vehicles with high gloss used during vacuuming, only use it fabric. surfaces or vehicle displays, use a on the floor carpet. Before cleaning, microfiber cloth to wipe surfaces. gently remove as much of the soil 4. Continue gently rubbing the Before wiping the surface with the as possible using one of the soiled area until there is no microfiber cloth, use a soft bristle following techniques: longer any color transfer from brush to remove dirt that could the soil to the cleaning cloth. . Gently blot liquids with a paper scratch the surface. Then use the towel. Continue blotting until no 5. If the soil is not completely microfiber cloth by gently rubbing to more soil can be removed. removed, use a mild soap clean. Never use window cleaners solution followed only by club or solvents. Periodically hand wash . For solid soils, remove as much soda or plain water. the microfiber cloth separately, as possible prior to vacuuming. using mild soap. Do not use bleach If the soil is not completely To clean: or fabric softener. Rinse thoroughly removed, it may be necessary to and air dry before next use. 1. Saturate a clean lint-free use a commercial upholstery colorfast cloth with water or club cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small Notice: Do not attach a device soda. Microfiber cloth is hidden area for colorfastness before with a suction cup to the display. recommended to prevent lint using a commercial upholstery This may cause damage and transfer to the fabric or carpet. cleaner or spot lifter. If ring would not be covered by the warranty. 2. Remove excess moisture by formation occurs, clean the entire gently wringing until water does fabric or carpet. not drip from the cleaning cloth. Following the cleaning process, a paper towel can be used to blot excess moisture. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (78,1)

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Instrument Panel, Leather, Do not use cleaners that increase Care of Safety Belts gloss, especially on the instrument Vinyl, and Other Plastic Keep belts clean and dry. Surfaces panel. Reflected glare can decrease visibility through the windshield Use a soft microfiber cloth under certain conditions. { WARNING dampened with water to remove dust and loose dirt. For a more Notice: Use of air fresheners may Do not bleach or dye safety belts. thorough cleaning, use a soft cause permanent damage to It may severely weaken them. In microfiber cloth dampened with a plastics and painted surfaces. a crash, they might not be able to mild soap solution. If an air freshener comes in provide adequate protection. contact with any plastic or Notice: Soaking or saturating Clean safety belts only with mild painted surface in the vehicle, soap and lukewarm water. leather, especially perforated blot immediately and clean with a leather, as well as other interior soft cloth dampened with a mild surfaces, may cause permanent soap solution. Damage caused by Floor Mats damage. Wipe excess moisture air fresheners would not be from these surfaces after covered by the vehicle warranty. cleaning and allow them to dry { WARNING naturally. Never use heat, steam, Cargo Cover and spot lifters, or spot removers. Do Convenience Net If a floor mat is the wrong size or not use cleaners that contain is not properly installed, it can Wash with warm water and mild silicone or wax-based products. interfere with the pedals. detergent. Do not use chlorine Cleaners containing these Interference with the pedals can bleach. Rinse with cold water, and solvents can permanently change cause unintended acceleration then dry completely. the appearance and feel of leather and/or increased stopping or soft trim and are not distance which can cause a crash recommended. and injury. Make sure the floor mat does not interfere with the pedals. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (79,1)

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Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage. . The original equipment floor mats were designed for your vehicle. If the floor mats need replacing, it is recommended that GM certified floor mats be purchased. Non-GM floor mats may not fit properly and may interfere with the accelerator or brake pedal. Always check that the floor mats do not interfere with the pedals. Removing and Replacing the Floor Mats . Use the floor mat with the correct side up. Do not turn 1. Pull up on the rear of the mat to it over. remove it from the hooks. . Do not place anything on top of 2. Reinstall by lining up the floor the driver side floor mat. mat retainer openings over the carpet retainers and hook into . Use only a single floor mat on the driver side. position. 3. Make sure the floor mat is . Do not place one floor mat on top of another. properly secured and verify that it does not interfere with the The driver side floor mat is held in pedals. place by two hook-type retainers. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (80,1)

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Service and Maintenance 11-1

General Information Your dealer recognizes the Service and importance of providing Maintenance Your vehicle is an important competitively priced maintenance investment. This section describes and repair services. With trained the required maintenance for the technicians, the dealer is the place General Information vehicle. Follow this schedule to help for routine maintenance such as oil General Information ...... 11-1 protect against major repair changes and tire rotations and expenses resulting from neglect or additional maintenance items like Maintenance Schedule inadequate maintenance. It may tires, brakes, batteries, and wiper Maintenance Schedule ...... 11-3 also help to maintain the value of blades. the vehicle if it is sold. It is the Notice: Damage caused by Special Application Services responsibility of the owner to have improper maintenance can lead to Special Application all required maintenance performed. Services ...... 11-8 costly repairs and may not be Your dealer has trained technicians covered by the vehicle warranty. Additional Maintenance who can perform required Maintenance intervals, checks, and Care maintenance using genuine inspections, recommended fluids, Additional Maintenance replacement parts. They have up‐to‐ and lubricants are important to and Care ...... 11-9 date tools and equipment for fast keep the vehicle in good working and accurate diagnostics. Many condition. Recommended Fluids dealers have extended evening and The Tire Rotation and Required Recommended Fluids and Saturday hours, courtesy Services are the responsibility of the Lubricants ...... 11-12 transportation, and online vehicle owner. It is recommended to Maintenance Replacement scheduling to assist with service have your dealer perform these Parts ...... 11-14 needs. services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi. Maintenance Records Proper vehicle maintenance helps to Maintenance Records ...... 11-15 keep the vehicle in good working condition, improves fuel economy, and reduces vehicle emissions. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (2,1)

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Because of the way people use The Additional Required Services ‐ vehicles, maintenance needs vary. Severe are for vehicles that are: { WARNING There may need to be more . Mainly driven in heavy city traffic Performing maintenance work can frequent checks and services. The in hot weather. Additional Required Services ‐ be dangerous and can cause Normal are for vehicles that: . Mainly driven in hilly or serious injury. Perform mountainous terrain. maintenance work only if the . Carry passengers and cargo required information, proper tools, . Frequently towing a trailer. within recommended limits on and equipment are available. the Tire and Loading Information . Used for high speed or If they are not, see your dealer to label. See Vehicle Load Limits competitive driving. have a trained technician do the on page 9‑10. . Used for taxi, police, or delivery work. See Doing Your Own . Are driven on reasonable road service. Service Work on page 10‑3. surfaces within legal driving limits. Refer to the information in the Maintenance Schedule Additional . Use the recommended fuel. See Required Services ‐ Severe chart. Recommended Fuel on page 9‑35. Refer to the information in the Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services ‐ Normal chart. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (3,1)

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Maintenance Engine Oil Change Tire Rotation and Required Schedule When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Services Every 12 000 km/ SOON message displays, have the 7,500 mi Owner Checks and Services engine oil and filter changed within Rotate the tires, if recommended for the next 1 000 km/600 mi. When the the vehicle, and perform the At Each Fuel Stop CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOW following services. See Tire . Check the engine oil level. See message displays, have the engine Rotation on page 10‑49. Engine Oil on page 10‑8. oil and filter changed as soon as possible. If driven under the best . Check engine oil level and oil Once a Month conditions, the engine oil life system life percentage. If needed, change engine oil and filter, and . Check the tire inflation might not indicate the need for reset oil life system. See Engine pressures. See Tire Pressure on vehicle service for more than a year. Oil on page 10‑8 and Engine Oil page 10‑43. The engine oil and filter must be changed at least once a year and Life System on page 10‑10. . Inspect the tires for wear. See the oil life system must be reset. . Check engine coolant level. See Tire Inspection on page 10‑49. Your trained dealer technician can Engine Coolant on page 10‑14. . Check the windshield washer perform this work. If the engine oil . Check windshield washer fluid fluid level. See Washer Fluid on life system is reset accidentally, level. See Washer Fluid on page 10 20. service the vehicle within 5 000 km/ ‑ page 10 20. 3,000 mi since the last service. ‑ Reset the oil life system when the . Visually inspect windshield wiper oil is changed. See Engine Oil Life blades for wear, cracking, System on page 10‑10. or contamination. See Exterior Care on page 10‑72. Replace worn or damaged wiper blades. See Wiper Blade Replacement on page 10‑25. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (4,1)

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. Check tire inflation pressures. . Visually inspect fuel system for . Check parking brake and See Tire Pressure on damage or leaks. automatic transmission park page 10 43. mechanism. See Park Brake and ‑ . Visually inspect exhaust system P (Park) Mechanism Check on . Inspect tire wear. See Tire and nearby heat shields for page 10 24. Inspection on page 10‑49. loose or damaged parts. ‑ . Check accelerator pedal for . Visually check for fluid leaks. . Lubricate body components. See damage, high effort, or binding. Exterior Care on page 10‑72. . Inspect engine air cleaner filter. Replace if needed. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on . Check starter switch. See Starter . Visually inspect gas strut for page 10‑11. Switch Check on page 10‑23. signs of wear, cracks, or other . Inspect brake system. . Check automatic transmission damage. Check the hold open shift lock control function. See . Visually inspect steering, ability of the strut. See your suspension, and chassis Automatic Transmission Shift dealer if service is required. Lock Control Function Check on components for damaged, loose, . Inspect sunroof track and seal, page 10‑24. or missing parts or signs of if equipped. See Sunroof on wear. See Exterior Care on . Check ignition transmission lock. page 2‑15. page 10‑72. See Ignition Transmission Lock Check on page 10 24. . Check restraint system ‑ components. See Safety System Check on page 3‑16. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (5,1)

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Footnotes — Maintenance (3) Or every four years, whichever Schedule Additional Required comes first. Services — Normal (4) Do not directly power wash the (1) Or every two years, whichever transfer case output seals. High comes first. More frequent pressure water can overcome the replacement may be needed if the seals and contaminate the transfer vehicle is driven in areas with heavy case fluid. Contaminated fluid will traffic, areas with poor air quality, decrease the life of the transfer or areas with high dust levels. case and should be replaced. Replacement may also be needed if (5) Or every five years, whichever there is a reduction in air flow, comes first. See Cooling System on excessive window fogging, or odors. page 10‑13. (2) Check all fuel and vapor lines (6) Or every 10 years, whichever and hoses for proper hook-up, comes first. routing, and condition. Check that the purge valve, if the vehicle has (7) Inspect for fraying, excessive one, works properly. Replace as cracking, or damage; replace, needed. if needed. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (7,1)

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11-8 Service and Maintenance

Footnotes — Maintenance (3) Or every four years, whichever Special Application Schedule Additional Required comes first. Services — Severe (4) Do not directly power wash the Services (1) Or every two years, whichever transfer case output seals. High . Severe Commercial Use comes first. More frequent pressure water can overcome the Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis replacement may be needed if the seals and contaminate the transfer components every 5 000 km/ vehicle is driven in areas with heavy case fluid. Contaminated fluid will 3,000 mi. traffic, areas with poor air quality, decrease the life of the transfer . Have underbody flushing service or areas with high dust levels. case and should be replaced. performed once a year. Replacement may also be needed if (5) Or every five years, whichever there is a reduction in air flow, comes first. See Cooling System on excessive window fogging, or odors. page 10‑13. (2) Check all fuel and vapor lines (6) Or every 10 years, whichever and hoses for proper hook-up, comes first. routing, and condition. Check that the purge valve, if the vehicle has (7) Inspect for fraying, excessive one, works properly. Replace as cracking, or damage; replace, needed. if needed. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (9,1)

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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. . Instrument cluster lights may come on to indicate that fluids may be low and need to be filled. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (10,1)

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Hoses Shocks and Struts Tires Hoses transport fluids and should Shocks and struts help aid in control Tires need to be properly inflated, be regularly inspected to ensure for a smoother ride. rotated, and balanced. Maintaining that there are no cracks or leaks. the tires can save money, fuel, and . Signs of wear may include With a multi-point inspection, your steering wheel vibration, bounce/ can reduce the risk of tire failure. dealer can inspect the hoses and sway while braking, longer . Signs that the tires need to be advise if replacement is needed. stopping distance, or uneven replaced include three or more Lamps tire wear. visible treadwear indicators; cord or fabric showing through the . As part of the multi-point Properly working headlamps, rubber; cracks or cuts in the taillamps, and brake lamps are inspection, trained dealer technicians can visually inspect tread or sidewall; or a bulge or important to see and be seen on split in the tire. the road. the shocks and struts for signs of leaking, blown seals, . Trained dealer technicians can . Signs that the headlamps need or damage, and can advise inspect and recommend the right attention include dimming, failure when service is needed. tires. Your dealer can also to light, cracking, or damage. provide tire/wheel balancing The brake lamps need to be services to ensure smooth checked periodically to ensure vehicle operation at all speeds. that they light when braking. Your dealer sells and services . With a multi-point inspection, name brand tires. your dealer can check the lamps and note any concerns. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (11,1)

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Vehicle Care Windshield To help keep the vehicle looking like For safety, appearance, and the new, vehicle care products are best viewing, keep the windshield available from your dealer. For clean and clear. information on how to clean and . Signs of damage include protect the vehicle’s interior and scratches, cracks, and chips. exterior, see Interior Care on page 10‑75 and Exterior Care on . Trained dealer technicians can page 10‑72. inspect the windshield and recommend proper replacement Wheel Alignment if needed. Wheel alignment is critical for Wiper Blades ensuring that the tires deliver optimal wear and performance. Wiper blades need to be cleaned and kept in good condition to . Signs that the alignment may provide a clear view. need to be adjusted include pulling, improper vehicle . Signs of wear include streaking, handling, or unusual tire wear. skipping across the windshield, and worn or split rubber. . Your dealer has the required equipment to ensure proper . Trained dealer technicians can wheel alignment. check the wiper blades and replace them when needed. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (12,1)

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Recommended Fluids Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil on page 10‑8. Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. See Engine Coolant on page 10‑14. Hydraulic Brake System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 88863461, in Canada 88863462). Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements. Hydraulic Power Steering System DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Parking Brake Cable Guides Chassis Lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985, in Canada 88901242) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Automatic Transmission DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Transfer Case (All-Wheel Drive) Transfer Case Fluid (GM Part No. 88861950, in Canada 88861951). Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (13,1)

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Usage Fluid/Lubricant Key Lock Cylinders Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). 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. Hood and Liftgate Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Sunroof Track Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 10953481). Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (14,1)

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Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 96815102 — Engine Oil Filter 2.4L L4 Engine 12605566 PF457G 3.0L V6 Engine 89017525 PF63 Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 20901295 CF177 Spark Plugs 2.4L L4 Engine 12620540 41-108 3.0L V6 Engine 12622561 41-109 Wiper Blades Driver Side – 60.0 cm (24.0 in) 25925618 — Passenger Side – 40.0 cm (16.0 in) 25925620 — Rear – 30.0 cm (12.0 in) 96624648 — Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (15,1)

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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 Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (16,1)

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Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (1,1)

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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 Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (2,1)

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Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications 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. Engine Cooling System 2.4L L4 Engine 8.5 L 9.0 qt 3.0L V6 Engine 10.9 L 11.5 qt Engine Oil with Filter 2.4L L4 Engine 4.7 L 5.0 qt 3.0L V6 Engine 5.7 L 6.0 qt Fuel Tank 63.1 L 16.6 gal Transmission Fluid* Six-Speed Automatic (MH7) — Two-Wheel Drive 5.0 L 5.3 qt Six-Speed Automatic (MHJ) — AWD 5.0 L 5.3 qt Six-Speed Automatic (MHK) — Two-Wheel Drive 7.8 L 8.2 qt Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (3,1)

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Capacities Application Metric English Wheel Nut Torque 140 Y 100 lb ft *See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10‑11 for information on checking fluid level. All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual. Recheck fluid level after filling.

Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap 2.4L L4 (LEA) K Automatic 0.90 mm (0.035 in) 3.0L V6 (LFW) 5 Automatic 1.10 mm (0.043 in) Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (4,1)

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Engine Drive Belt Routing

3.0L V6 Engine 2.4L L4 Engine Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (1,1)

Customer Information 13-1

Customer GM Mobility Reimbursement Reporting Safety Defects Program (U.S. and Reporting Safety Defects to Information Canada) ...... 13-7 the United States Roadside Assistance Program Government ...... 13-17 (Mexico) ...... 13-7 Reporting Safety Defects to Customer Information Roadside Assistance the Canadian Customer Satisfaction Program (U.S. and Government ...... 13-18 Procedure (U.S. and Canada) ...... 13-11 Reporting Safety Defects to Canada) ...... 13-2 Scheduling Service General Motors ...... 13-18 Customer Satisfaction Appointments (U.S. and Procedure (Mexico) ...... 13-4 Canada) ...... 13-12 Vehicle Data Recording and Customer Assistance Offices Courtesy Transportation Privacy (U.S. and Canada) ...... 13-5 Program (U.S. and Vehicle Data Recording and Customer Assistance Offices Canada) ...... 13-13 Privacy ...... 13-19 (Mexico) ...... 13-5 Collision Damage Repair Event Data Recorders ...... 13-19 Customer Assistance for Text (U.S. and Canada) ...... 13-14 OnStar® ...... 13-20 Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. Service Publications Radio Frequency and Canada) ...... 13-6 Ordering Information ...... 13-16 Identification (RFID) ...... 13-20 Online Owner Center ...... 13-6 Radio Frequency Statement ...... 13-20 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (2,1)

13-2 Customer Information

Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, member of dealership management, remember that your concern will it appears your concern cannot be likely be resolved at a dealer's Customer Satisfaction resolved by your dealership without facility. That is why we suggest Procedure (U.S. and further help, in the U.S., call the following Step One first. Canada) Chevrolet Customer Assistance STEP THREE U.S. Owners: Center at 1-800-222-1020. In — Your satisfaction and goodwill are Both General Motors and your Canada, call General Motors of dealer are committed to making important to your dealer and to Canada Customer Care Centre at Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns sure you are completely satisfied 1-800-263-3777 (English), with your new vehicle. However, with the sales transaction or the or 1-800-263-7854 (French). operation of the vehicle will be if you continue to remain unsatisfied resolved by your dealer's sales or We encourage you to call the after following the procedure service departments. Sometimes, toll-free number in order to give your outlined in Steps One and Two, you inquiry prompt attention. Have the can file with the Better Business however, despite the best intentions ® of all concerned, misunderstandings following information available to Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program can occur. If your concern has not give the Customer Assistance to enforce your rights. been resolved to your satisfaction, representative: The BBB Auto Line Program is an the following steps should be taken: . Vehicle Identification out-of-court program administered STEP ONE: Discuss your concern Number (VIN). This is available by the Council of Better Business with a member of dealership from the vehicle registration or Bureaus to settle automotive management. Normally, concerns title, or the plate at the top left of disputes regarding vehicle repairs or can be quickly resolved at that level. the instrument panel and visible the interpretation of the New Vehicle If the matter has already been through the windshield. Limited Warranty. Although you may be required to resort to this informal reviewed with the sales, service, . Dealership name and location. or parts manager, contact the owner dispute resolution program prior to . Vehicle delivery date and of your dealership or the general filing a court action, use of the present mileage. manager. program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (3,1)

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40 days. If you do not agree with the STEP THREE — Canadian For further information concerning decision given in your case, you Owners: In the event that you do eligibility in the Canadian Motor may reject it and proceed with any not feel your concerns have been Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), other venue for relief available addressed after following the call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call to you. procedure outlined in Steps One the General Motors Customer Care You may contact the BBB Auto Line and Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), Program using the toll-free Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), telephone number or write them at participation in a no-charge or write to: the following address: Mediation/Arbitration Program. The Mediation/Arbitration Program General Motors of Canada Limited c/o Customer Care Centre BBB Auto Line Program has committed to binding arbitration Council of Better Business General Motors of Canada Limited of owner disputes involving Mail Code: CA1-163-005 Bureaus, Inc. factory-related vehicle service 4200 Wilson Boulevard 1908 Colonel Sam Drive claims. The program provides for Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Suite 800 the review of the facts involved by Arlington, VA 22203-1838 an impartial third party arbiter, and Your inquiry should be accompanied Telephone: 1-800-955-5100 may include an informal hearing by the Vehicle Identification www.dr.bbb.org/goauto before the arbiter. The program is Number (VIN). designed so that the entire dispute This program is available in all settlement process, from the time 50 states and the District of you file your complaint to the final Columbia. Eligibility is limited by decision, should be completed in vehicle age, mileage, and other about 70 days. We believe our factors. General Motors reserves impartial program offers advantages the right to change eligibility over courts in most jurisdictions limitations and/or discontinue its because it is informal, quick, and participation in this program. free of charge. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (4,1)

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Customer Satisfaction However, we recognize that despite STEP THREE Procedure (Mexico) the good intentions of all parties If your case is not resolved in a involved, sometimes a reasonable amount of time by your misunderstanding may occur. dealer, please call the General If you have a problem that has not Motors Customer Assistance been satisfactorily handled through Center (CAC) and provide the the normal means, we suggest the following information: following steps: . Name STEP ONE . Address Did you get the Warranty Extension Explain your case to your dealer . Phone number Plan? This plan is recommended by service agent, service manager, General Motors to supplement the dealer sales agent, or sales . Model year warranty included with the new manager, depending on your case. . Brand vehicle purchase. Make sure that they have all . Vehicle Identification See your dealer for details. necessary information. They are Number (VIN) interested in your continual Customer Assistance . satisfaction. Mileage Procedure . Delivery date STEP TWO Owner satisfaction and goodwill are . Description of the problem very important to your dealer and If you are not satisfied, please General Motors. contact the general manager or your . Dealership name dealership owner to ask for their Normally, any problem with the . Dealership address help. If they are not able to resolve transaction, sale, or usage of the your case, ask them to contact the See Customer Assistance Offices vehicle must be handled by your right people at General Motors for (U.S. and Canada) on page 13‑5 or dealer sales or service departments. support, if needed. Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico) on page 13‑5. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (5,1)

Customer Information 13-5

Customer Assistance Canada All e-mail inquiries to the Customer Assistance Center (CAC) should be General Motors of Canada Limited Offices (U.S. and Canada) sent to: [email protected]. Customer Care Centre, Mail Code: Chevrolet encourages customers to CA1-163-005 call the toll-free number for Mexico 1908 Colonel Sam Drive assistance. However, if a customer Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 01-800-466-0811 wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, www.gm.ca the letter should be addressed to: United States and Canada 1-800-263-3777 (English) 1-866-466-8190 United States and Puerto Rico 1-800-263-7854 (French) Chevrolet Motor Division 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Costa Rica Chevrolet Customer Assistance Telephone devices (TTYs)) 00-800-052-1005 Center Roadside Assistance: P.O. Box 33170 1-800-268-6800 Guatemala Detroit, MI 48232-5170 Overseas 1-800-999-5252 www.Chevrolet.com Please contact the local General Panama 1-800-222-1020 Motors Business Unit. 1-800-833-2438 (For Text 00-800-052-0001 Telephone Devices (TTYs)) Roadside Assistance: Customer Assistance Dominican Republic 1-800-243-8872 Offices (Mexico) 1-888-751-5301 From U.S. Virgin Islands: To contact the Customer Assistance El Salvador 1-800-496-9994 Center (CAC), use the phone numbers listed in this section. 800-6273 Customer assistance is available Honduras Monday through Friday, 08:00 to 20:00 hours, and Saturdays from 800-0122-6101 09:00 to 15:00 hours. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (6,1)

13-6 Customer Information

Customer Assistance for Membership Benefits H (Other Account Information): Text Telephone (TTY) E (Vehicle Information): View GM Card, SiriusXM Satellite Users (U.S. and Canada) Download owner manuals and view radio, and OnStar account vehicle-specific how-to videos. information. To assist customers who are deaf, G (Maintenance Information): F (Live Chat Support): Chat live hard of hearing, or speech-impaired View maintenance schedules, with online help representatives. and who use Text Telephones required alerts, OnStar onboard (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY Visit my.chevrolet.com to register vehicle diagnostic information, and equipment available at its Customer your vehicle. schedule service appointments. Assistance Center. Any TTY user in Chevrolet Owner Centre I (Service History): View the U.S. can communicate with (Canada) chevroletowner.ca Chevrolet by dialing: printable dealer-recorded service 1-800-833-2438. TTY users in records and self-recorded service Take a trip to the Chevrolet Owner Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830. records. Centre: D (Preferred Dealer . Chat live with online help Online Owner Center Information): Select a preferred representatives. dealer and view dealer location, Online Owner Experience . Use the Vehicle Tools section. maps, phone numbers, and hours. (U.S.) my.chevrolet.com J . Access third party enthusiast (Warranty Tracking sites and social media networks. The Chevrolet online owner Information): Track the vehicle’s experience is a one-stop resource warranty information. . Locate owner resources such as that allows interaction with J lease-end, financing, and Chevrolet and keeps important (Recall Information): View warranty information. vehicle-specific information in one active recalls or search by Vehicle place. Identification Number (VIN). See Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on page 12‑1. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (7,1)

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. Retrieve your favorite articles, required for the vehicle, such as Roadside Assistance provides quizzes, tips, and multimedia hand controls or a wheelchair/ assistance to the driver and galleries organized into the scooter lift for the vehicle. passengers while driving the vehicle Features and Auto Care within your city of residence or on Sections. For more information on the limited offer, visit www.gmmobility.com or any passable road in Mexico, the . Download the owner manual for call the GM Mobility Assistance United States, and Canada. your vehicle, quickly and easily. Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text Services are subject to the limitations described in the following . Find the Telephone (TTY) users, call 1-800-833-9935. pages. Program coverage varies by Chevrolet-recommended country. maintenance services for your General Motors of Canada also has vehicle. a Mobility Program. Call Roadside Assistance is available 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for 24 hours a day, 365 days of GM Mobility details. TTY users call the year. Reimbursement Program 1-800-263-3830. This program expires two years (U.S. and Canada) from the date of the invoice for the Roadside Assistance vehicle, regardless of vehicle Program (Mexico) mileage and changes in vehicle ownership. As a new owner, your vehicle is For more information about the automatically enrolled in the renewal of this program at the end Roadside Assistance program. The of its term, contact the Chevrolet services are available at no cost Customer Assistance Center at under the terms and conditions of 01-800-466-0800. This program is available to the program. The Roadside qualified applicants for cost Assistance program is not part of, reimbursement of eligible or included, in the coverage aftermarket adaptive equipment provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (8,1)

13-8 Customer Information

Services Provided . *Emergency Calls: Call for If the vehicle is in another city emergency services. outside of your residence, . Flat Tire Change: If unable to change a flat tire, Roadside . *Dealership Location Roadside Assistance is limited Assistance will provide towing Assistance: Information to moving the vehicle to the service to the nearest authorized regarding addresses and nearest dealer. If you would like Chevrolet dealership. It is the telephone numbers for Chevrolet the vehicle moved to a different owner's responsibility for the dealers. dealer, you will be asked to cover the difference in cost at repair or replacement of the tire. . Emergency Towing: Tow to the the time of the move. This service is limited to the nearest dealer for warranty transfer of the vehicle to the service if the vehicle cannot be If the vehicle cannot be received repair facility. driven. by the nearest Chevrolet dealer due to scheduling conflicts, the . Emergency Fuel Delivery: If the vehicle is involved in an Delivery of enough fuel for the vehicle will be taken to a safe accident during the commission place where it will remain for up vehicle to get to the nearest of a crime, administrative service station. to 48 hours until it can be taken violation, or breach of traffic to the dealer. If the storage costs . Lock-Out Service: Service to regulations, Roadside exceed the amount authorized, unlock the vehicle if you are Assistance will not provide the owner is responsible to pay locked out. service. When the vehicle is not the difference at the time of accessible to be towed, all service. Contact Roadside . Battery Jump Start: Service to maneuvers required to access it jump start a dead battery. Assistance for more information will be at the owner's expense. on authorized amounts. . *Emergency Messages: Transmission of urgent phone messages. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (9,1)

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. *Trip Interruption: This service A rental car will be provided for . *Complimentary is provided if you are prevented up to two days and the vehicle Transportation for Vehicle Pick from further usage of your must be returned to its original Up: Transportation to pick up vehicle while traveling and it is destination, excluding vehicles your vehicle after repairs are not possible for the nearest with a carrying capacity greater complete. Once the dealer has Chevrolet dealership to repair than 3.5 tons. reported that the vehicle has the vehicle the same day, been repaired, Roadside requiring the vehicle to stay at Complimentary Transportation: If Assistance will provide bus or the dealership for a night or you prefer to continue your trip commercial airline one-way more. If this happens, in addition to the intended destination or service (subject to availability) to the previously listed services return to your place of for the person designated by you and prior to confirmation by the residence, and the trip requires to collect your vehicle at the dealership, you are entitled to more than eight hours driving on dealership's location if you or the choose one of the following the road, transportation for the designated person are not in the alternatives, within the limits of driver and passengers by first same town or city as the existing Roadside Assistance class bus or coach commercial dealership. program guidelines. If the costs airline will be provided to a location chosen by Roadside *These services are not provided for exceed the amount authorized U.S. or Canada residents. All for these services, you must pay Assistance, depending on availability at the chosen services provided in the U.S. and the difference at the time of Canada are at the owner's expense service. destination. Restrictions apply based on vehicle specifications. and will be reimbursed by Roadside Roadside Assistance will Assistance. coordinate hotel If you are on the road, taxi accommodations for all vehicle service to the nearest bus travelers for up to two nights. station or airport will be provided. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (10,1)

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Services Not Included in Roadside . Food service, beverages, Contacting Roadside Assistance Assistance telephone calls, or other extra costs. Accommodation costs Roadside Assistance services are of Roadside Assistance does not apply only to Mexico per the no cost to you and available cover or reimburse services for the terms and conditions of the 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. following: Roadside Assistance program. Costs are only incurred in situations . that exceed the limits of the Events caused by fraud or bad . Any damage to the vehicle faith by the driver. program, some of which are listed without intent, derived from the previously in this section. . Vehicle immobilization situations services provided. due to a major force or To contact Roadside Assistance by . Cost of towing a trailer when phone, use the following numbers: unforeseen circumstances, such choosing a Chevrolet dealer that as natural phenomena of an is nearest to the temporary Mexico extraordinary nature, storage facility for the disabled 01-800-466-0800 earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, vehicle. and other cyclonic storms. United States . Cost of all maneuvers required . Vehicle immobilization situations to access the vehicle when it is 1-866-466-8901 arising from car accidents not available to be towed. caused by the driver of the Canada vehicle or third parties. This . Cost of fuel provided. 1-800-268-6800 means any occurrence that Routine vehicle repair costs are not E-mail causes physical injury to the covered by the Roadside occupants and/or the vehicle Assistance program. For more [email protected] caused by external forces. information, see your new vehicle Chevrolet reserves the right to make . Acts of terrorism, riot or uproar, warranty. any changes or discontinue the armed forces or police actions Roadside Assistance program at which prevent timely delivery of any time without notification. assistance services. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (11,1)

Customer Information 13-11

Roadside Assistance . Odometer reading, Vehicle claims are made too often, or the Identification Number (VIN), and same type of claim is made many Program (U.S. and delivery date of the vehicle. times. Canada) . Description of the problem. Services Provided For U.S.-purchased vehicles, call Coverage 1-800-243-8872; (Text Telephone . Emergency Fuel Delivery: (TTY): 1-888-889-2438). Services are provided up to 5 years/ Delivery of enough fuel for the 160 000 km (100,000 mi), whichever vehicle to get to the nearest For Canadian-purchased vehicles, comes first. service station. call 1-800-268-6800. In the U.S., anyone driving the . Lock-Out Service: Service to Service is available 24 hours a day, vehicle is covered. In Canada, a unlock the vehicle if you are 365 days a year. person driving the vehicle without locked out. A remote unlock may Calling for Assistance permission from the owner is not be available if you have OnStar. covered. For security reasons, the driver When calling Roadside Assistance, must present identification have the following information Roadside Assistance is not a part of before this service is given. ready: the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Chevrolet and General Motors of . Emergency Tow from a Public . Your name, home address, and Canada Limited reserve the right to Road or Highway: Tow to the home telephone number. make any changes or discontinue nearest Chevrolet dealer for . Telephone number of your the Roadside Assistance program at warranty service, or if the vehicle location. any time without notification. was in a crash and cannot be driven. Assistance is also given . Location of the vehicle. Chevrolet and General Motors of when the vehicle is stuck in the Canada Limited reserve the right to . Model, year, color, and license sand, mud, or snow. limit services or payment to an plate number of the vehicle. owner or driver if they decide the . Flat Tire Change: Service to change a flat tire with the spare tire. The spare tire, if equipped, Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (12,1)

13-12 Customer Information

must be in good condition and restricted. Propane and other to Roadside Assistance. properly inflated. It is the owner's fuels are not provided through Mechanical failures may be responsibility for the repair or this service. covered, however any cost for replacement of the tire if it is not parts and labor for repairs not . Lock-Out Service: Vehicle covered by the warranty. registration is required. covered by the warranty are the owner responsibility. . Battery Jump Start: Service to . Trip Interruption Benefits and jump start a dead battery. Assistance: Must be over Scheduling Service Services Not Included in 250 kilometers from where your Appointments (U.S. and Roadside Assistance trip was started to qualify. General Motors of Canada Canada) . Impound towing caused by Limited requires violation of any laws. When the vehicle requires warranty pre-authorization, original service, contact your dealer and . Legal fines. detailed receipts, and a copy of request an appointment. By the repair orders. Once . Mounting, dismounting, scheduling a service appointment authorization has been received, and advising the service consultant or changing of snow tires, the Roadside Assistance advisor chains, or other traction devices. of your transportation needs, your will help to make arrangements dealer can help minimize your . Towing or services for vehicles and explain how to receive inconvenience. driven on a non-public road or payment. If the vehicle cannot be scheduled highway. . Alternative Service: If into the service department Services Specific to assistance cannot be provided immediately, keep driving it until it Canadian-Purchased Vehicles right away, the Roadside can be scheduled for service, Assistance advisor may give . Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement unless, of course, the problem is permission to get local safety related. If it is, please call is approximately $5 Canadian. emergency road service. You will Diesel fuel delivery may be your dealership, let them know this, receive payment, up to $100, and ask for instructions. after sending the original receipt Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (13,1)

Customer Information 13-13

If your dealer requests you to bring entitled “Limited Warranty and Public Transportation or Fuel the vehicle for service, you are Owner Assistance Information” Reimbursement urged to do so as early in the work furnished with each new vehicle If the vehicle requires overnight day as possible to allow for provides detailed warranty coverage warranty repairs, and public same-day repair. information. transportation is used instead of Transportation Options your dealer's shuttle service, the Courtesy Transportation expense must be supported by Program (U.S. and Warranty service can generally be original receipts and can only be up Canada) completed while you wait. However, to the maximum amount allowed by if you are unable to wait, GM helps GM for shuttle service. In addition, To enhance your ownership to minimize inconvenience by for U.S. customers, should you experience, we and our participating providing several transportation arrange transportation through a dealers are proud to offer Courtesy options. Depending on the friend or relative, limited Transportation, a customer support circumstances, your dealer can offer reimbursement for reasonable fuel program for vehicles with the one of the following: expenses may be available. Claim Bumper-to-Bumper (Base Warranty Shuttle Service amounts should reflect actual costs Coverage period in Canada), and be supported by original extended powertrain, and/or Shuttle service is the preferred receipts. See your dealer for hybrid-specific warranties in both means of offering Courtesy information regarding the allowance the U.S. and Canada. Transportation. Dealers may provide amounts for reimbursement of fuel shuttle service to get you to your or other transportation costs. Several Courtesy Transportation destination with minimal interruption options are available to assist in of your daily schedule. This includes Courtesy Rental Vehicle reducing inconvenience when one-way or round-trip shuttle service warranty repairs are required. Your dealer may arrange to provide within reasonable time and distance you with a courtesy rental vehicle or Courtesy Transportation is not a parameters of your dealer's area. reimburse you for a rental vehicle part of the New Vehicle Limited that you obtain if the vehicle is kept Warranty. A separate booklet for an overnight warranty repair. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (14,1)

13-14 Customer Information

Rental reimbursement will be limited General Motors reserves the right to Collision parts are the best choice to and must be supported by original unilaterally modify, change, ensure that the vehicle's designed receipts. This requires that you sign or discontinue Courtesy appearance, durability, and safety and complete a rental agreement Transportation at any time and to are preserved. The use of Genuine and meet state/provincial, local, and resolve all questions of claim GM parts can help maintain the GM rental vehicle provider requirements. eligibility pursuant to the terms and New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Requirements vary and may include conditions described herein at its Recycled original equipment parts minimum age requirements, sole discretion. may also be used for repair. These insurance coverage, credit card, etc. parts are typically removed from You are responsible for fuel usage Collision Damage Repair vehicles that were total losses in charges and may also be (U.S. and Canada) prior crashes. In most cases, the responsible for taxes, levies, usage parts being recycled are from If the vehicle is involved in a fees, excessive mileage, or rental undamaged sections of the vehicle. collision and it is damaged, have the usage beyond the completion of the A recycled original equipment GM damage repaired by a qualified repair. part may be an acceptable choice to technician using the proper It may not be possible to provide a maintain the vehicle's originally equipment and quality replacement like vehicle as a courtesy rental. designed appearance and safety parts. Poorly performed collision performance; however, the history of repairs diminish the vehicle resale Additional Program these parts is not known. Such parts value, and safety performance can Information are not covered by the GM New be compromised in subsequent Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any All program options, such as shuttle collisions. service, may not be available at related failures are not covered by every dealer. Please contact your Collision Parts that warranty. dealer for specific information about Genuine GM Collision parts are new Aftermarket collision parts are also availability. All Courtesy parts made with the same materials available. These are made by Transportation arrangements will be and construction methods as the companies other than GM and may administered by appropriate dealer parts with which the vehicle was not have been tested for the vehicle. personnel. originally built. Genuine GM As a result, these parts may fit Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (15,1)

Customer Information 13-15

poorly, exhibit premature durability/ various insurance policy terms. If a Crash Occurs corrosion problems, and may not Many insurance policies provide If there has been an injury, call perform properly in subsequent reduced protection to the GM emergency services for help. Do not collisions. Aftermarket parts are not vehicle by limiting compensation for leave the scene of a crash until all covered by the GM New Vehicle damage repairs through the use of matters have been taken care of. Limited Warranty, and any vehicle aftermarket collision parts. Some Move the vehicle only if its position failure related to such parts is not insurance companies will not puts you in danger, or you are covered by that warranty. specify aftermarket collision parts. instructed to move it by a police When purchasing insurance, we officer. Repair Facility recommend that you ensure that the GM also recommends that you vehicle will be repaired with GM Give only the necessary information choose a collision repair facility that original equipment collision parts. to police and other parties involved meets your needs before you ever If such insurance coverage is not in the crash. need collision repairs. Your dealer available from your current For emergency towing see may have a collision repair center insurance carrier, consider switching Roadside Assistance Program to another insurance carrier. with GM-trained technicians and (Mexico) on page 13‑7 or Roadside state‐of‐the‐art equipment, or be If the vehicle is leased, the leasing Assistance Program (U.S. and able to recommend a collision repair company may require you to have Canada) on page 13‑11. center that has GM-trained insurance that ensures repairs with Gather the following information: technicians and comparable Genuine GM Original Equipment equipment. Manufacturer (OEM) parts or . Driver name, address, and Insuring the Vehicle Genuine Manufacturer replacement telephone number. parts. Read the lease carefully, as . Driver license number. Protect your investment in the GM you may be charged at the end of vehicle with comprehensive and the lease for poor quality repairs. . Owner name, address, and collision insurance coverage. There telephone number. are significant differences in the . Vehicle license plate number. quality of coverage afforded by Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (16,1)

13-16 Customer Information

. Vehicle make, model, and Specify to the facility that any In such cases, you can have control model year. required replacement collision parts of the repair and parts choices as . Vehicle Identification be original equipment parts, either long as the cost stays within Number (VIN). new Genuine GM parts or recycled reasonable limits. original GM parts. Remember, . Insurance company and policy recycled parts will not be covered by Service Publications number. the GM vehicle warranty. . Ordering Information General description of the Insurance pays the bill for the repair, damage to the other vehicle. but you must live with the repair. Service Manuals Choose a reputable repair facility Depending on your policy limits, Service Manuals have the diagnosis that uses quality replacement parts. your insurance company may and repair information on the See “Collision Parts” earlier in this initially value the repair using engines, transmission, axle, section. aftermarket parts. Discuss this with suspension, brakes, electrical, the repair professional, and insist on If the airbag has inflated, see What steering, body, etc. Genuine GM parts. Remember, Will You See after an Airbag if the vehicle is leased, you may be Service Bulletins Inflates? on page 3‑23. obligated to have the vehicle Service Bulletins give additional Managing the Vehicle Damage repaired with Genuine GM parts, technical service information Repair Process even if your insurance coverage needed to knowledgeably service does not pay the full cost. In the event that the vehicle requires General Motors cars and trucks. damage repairs, GM recommends If another party's insurance Each bulletin contains instructions that you take an active role in its company is paying for the repairs, to assist in the diagnosis and repair. If you have a pre-determined you are not obligated to accept a service of the vehicle. repair facility of choice, take the repair valuation based on that vehicle there, or have it towed there. insurance company's collision policy repair limits, as you have no contractual limits with that company. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (17,1)

Customer Information 13-17

Owner Information Current and Past Models Reporting Safety Owner publications are written Technical Service Bulletins and Defects specifically for owners and intended Manuals are available for current to provide basic operational and past model GM vehicles. Reporting Safety Defects information about the vehicle. The ORDER TOLL FREE: Owner Manual includes the to the United States 1-800-551-4123 Monday – Friday Maintenance Schedule for all 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Eastern Time Government models. For Credit Card Orders Only If you believe that your vehicle In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), see has a defect which could cause Owner Manual, and Warranty Helm, Inc. at: www.helminc.com. Manual. a crash or could cause injury or Or write to: death, you should immediately RETAIL SELL PRICE: Helm, Incorporated inform the National Highway $35.00 (U.S.) plus handling and Traffic Safety Administration shipping fees. Attention: Customer Service 47911 Halyard Drive (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Without Portfolio: Owner Plymouth, MI 48170 General Motors. Manual only. Prices are subject to change without If NHTSA receives similar RETAIL SELL PRICE: notice and without incurring complaints, it may open an $25.00 (U.S.) plus handling and obligation. Allow ample time for shipping fees. investigation, and if it finds that delivery. a safety defect exists in a group All listed prices are quoted in U.S. of vehicles, it may order a recall funds. Make checks payable in U.S. and remedy campaign. funds. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (18,1)

13-18 Customer Information

To contact NHTSA, you may call Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects the Vehicle Safety Hotline to the Canadian to General Motors toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to Government In addition to notifying NHTSA (or http://www.safercar.gov; or If you live in Canada, and you Transport Canada) in a situation like write to: believe that the vehicle has a safety this, notify General Motors. defect, notify Transport Canada Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: Administrator, NHTSA immediately, and notify General Chevrolet Motor Division 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Motors of Canada Limited. Call Chevrolet Customer Assistance Washington, D.C. 20590 Transport Canada at Center 1-800-333-0510 or write to: You can also obtain other P.O. Box 33170 information about motor Transport Canada Detroit, MI 48232-5170 Road Safety Branch vehicle safety from In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777 80 rue Noel http://www.safercar.gov. (English) or 1-800-263-7854 Gatineau, QC J8Z 0A1 (French), or write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Care Centre, Mail Code: CA1-163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (19,1)

Customer Information 13-19

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, . How fast the vehicle was traveling. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (20,1)

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GM will not access this data or and, in certain situations, the Radio Frequency share it with others except: with the location and approximate GPS consent of the vehicle owner or, speed of the vehicle. Refer to the Statement if the vehicle is leased, with the OnStar Terms and Conditions and This vehicle has systems that consent of the lessee; in response Privacy Statement on the OnStar operate on a radio frequency that to an official request by police or website. comply with Part 15 of the Federal similar government office; as part of Communications Commission (FCC) GM's defense of litigation through Radio Frequency rules and with Industry Canada the discovery process; or, as Identification (RFID) Standards RSS‐GEN/210/220/310. required by law. Data that GM Operation is subject to the following collects or receives may also be RFID technology is used in some two conditions: used for GM research needs or may vehicles for functions such as tire be made available to others for pressure monitoring and ignition 1. The device may not cause research purposes, where a need is system security, as well as in harmful interference. shown and the data is not tied to a connection with conveniences such 2. The device must accept any specific vehicle or vehicle owner. as Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) interference received, including transmitters for remote door locking/ ® interference that may cause OnStar unlocking and starting, and undesired operation of the in-vehicle transmitters for garage If the vehicle is equipped with device. ® door openers. RFID technology in OnStar and has an active GM vehicles does not use or record Changes or modifications to any of subscription, additional data may be personal information or link with any these systems by other than an collected through the OnStar other GM system containing authorized service facility could void system. This includes information personal information. authorization to use this equipment. about the vehicle’s operation; about collisions involving the vehicle; the use of the vehicle and its features; Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (1,1)

OnStar 14-1

OnStar OnStar Overview Press X to: . Make a call, end a call, or answer an incoming call. OnStar Overview OnStar Overview ...... 14-1 . Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling voice commands. OnStar Services . Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn Emergency ...... 14-2 Navigation voice commands. Security ...... 14-2 Requires the available Directions Navigation ...... 14-2 If equipped, this vehicle has a and Connections service plan. Connections ...... 14-3 comprehensive, in-vehicle system Diagnostics ...... 14-5 that can connect to a live Advisor Press Q to connect to a live for Emergency, Security, Navigation, Advisor to: OnStar Additional Information Connection, and Diagnostic . OnStar Additional Services. Verify account information or Information ...... 14-5 update contact information. The OnStar system status light is . next to the OnStar buttons. If the Get driving directions. Requires status light is: the available Directions and Connections service plan. . Solid Green: System is ready. . Receive On-Demand . Flashing Green: On a call. Diagnostics for a check of the . Red: Indicates a problem. vehicle’s key operating systems. . Receive Roadside Assistance. Press Q or call 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) to speak to an Advisor. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (2,1)

14-2 OnStar

Press the OnStar Emergency OnStar Services automatic door locks, and can help button ] to get a priority police locate the vehicle if it is connection to an Emergency Emergency stolen. Advisor available 24/7 to: With Automatic Crash Response, Navigation . Get help for an emergency. the built-in system can automatically OnStar navigation requires the . Be a Good Samaritan or connect to help in most crashes, Directions and Connections respond to an AMBER Alert. even if help cannot be requested. service plan. . Get crisis assistance and Press ] to connect to an Press Q to receive directions or evacuation routes. Emergency Advisor. GPS have them sent to the vehicle technology is used to identify the navigation screen, if equipped. vehicle location and can provide Destinations can also be forwarded critical information to emergency to the vehicle from MapQuest.com. personnel. The Advisor is also The OnStar mapping database is trained to offer critical assistance in continuously updated. See emergency situations before first www.onstar.com (U.S.), responders arrive. www.onstar.ca (Canada). Security Turn-by-Turn Navigation OnStar provides services like Stolen 1. Press Q to connect to a live Vehicle Assistance, Remote Ignition Advisor. Block, and Roadside Assistance, if the vehicle is equipped. OnStar 2. Request directions. can unlock the vehicle doors 3. Directions are downloaded to the remotely, if it is equipped with vehicle. 4. Follow the voice-guided commands. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (3,1)

OnStar 14-3

Using Voice Commands 2. Say “Repeat.” System responds Destination Download: Press Q, During a Planned Route with the last direction given, then then request the Advisor to responds with “OnStar ready,” download directions to the Cancel Route then a tone. navigation system in the vehicle. 1. Press X. System responds: 3. Say “Goodbye.” Exits voice After the call ends, press the “Go” “OnStar ready,” then a tone. Say commands. button on the navigation screen to Cancel route. System begin driving directions. “ ” Get My Destination responds: “Do you want to Destinations can also be cancel directions?” 1. Press X. System responds: downloaded on the go. For 2. Say “Yes.” System responds: “OnStar ready,” then a tone. information about eNav, Destination Download, and coverage maps, see “OK, request completed, thank 2. Say “Get my destination.” you, goodbye.” System responds with address www.onstar.com (U.S.), www.onstar.ca (Canada). Route Preview and the distance to the destination, then responds with 1. Press X. System responds: “OnStar ready,” then a tone. Connections OnStar ready, then a tone. “ ” 3. Say “Goodbye.” Exits voice OnStar Hands-Free Calling allows 2. Say “Route preview.” System commands. calls to be made and received from responds with the next three the vehicle. The vehicle can also be maneuvers. Other Navigation Services controlled from a cell phone through Available from OnStar the OnStar RemoteLink mobile app. 3. Say “Goodbye.” Exits voice For coverage maps, see commands. OnStar eNav: Allows subscribers to send destinations from www.onstar.com (U.S.), Repeat MapQuest.com to their Turn-by-Turn www.onstar.ca (Canada). Navigation or screen-based 1. Press X. System responds: navigation system. When ready, the “OnStar ready,” then a tone. directions will be downloaded to the vehicle. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (4,1)

14-4 OnStar

Hands-Free Calling Retrieve My Number 4. Pick a name tag. System X X responds: “About to store . Does that sound OK?” “OnStar ready.” “OnStar ready.” 5. Say “Yes” or “No” to try again. 2. Say “Call.” System responds: 2. Say “My number.” System System responds: “OK, storing “Please say the name or number responds: “Your OnStar .” to call.” Hands-Free Calling number is.” Place a Call Using a Stored 3. Say the entire number without End a Call Number pausing, including a “1” and the area code. System responds: Press X. System responds: “Call 1. Press X. System responds: “OK calling.” ended.” “OnStar ready.” Calling 911 Emergency Store a Name Tag for Speed 2. Say “Call .” System X Dialing responds: “OK, calling 1. Press . The system responds .” “OnStar Ready,” followed by 1. Press X. System responds: a tone. “OnStar ready.” Verify Minutes and Expiration 2. Say “Call.” The system responds 2. Say “Store.” System responds: Press X and say “Minutes” then “Please say the name or number “Please say the number you “Verify” to check how many minutes to call.” would like to store.” remain and their expiration date. 3. Say “911” without pausing. The 3. Say the entire number without system responds “911.” pausing. System responds: Please say the name tag. 4. Say “Call.” The system responds “ ” “OK, dialing 911.” Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (5,1)

OnStar 14-5

OnStar Mobile App OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works Download the OnStar RemoteLink Information Automatic Crash Response, mobile app to select iPhone, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Android and Blackberry devices to Transferring Service Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle check vehicle fuel level, oil life, Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, or tire pressure; to start the vehicle Press Q to request account transfer Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn (if equipped) or unlock it; or to eligibility information. The Advisor Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling connect to an OnStar Advisor. For can assist in canceling or removing are available on most vehicles. Not OnStar RemoteLink information and account information. If OnStar all OnStar services are available compatibility, see www.onstar.com receives information that vehicle everywhere or on all vehicles. For (U.S.), www.onstar.ca (Canada). ownership has changed, OnStar more information, a full description may send a voice message to the of OnStar services, system Diagnostics vehicle, requesting updated account limitations, and OnStar terms and information. conditions: OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics will perform a vehicle check every Reactivation for Subsequent . In the U.S. see www.onstar.com month. It will check the engine, Owners (U.S.) or call 1-888-4-ONSTAR. transmission, antilock brakes, and (1-888-466-7827). Press Q and follow the prompts to major vehicle systems. It also . In Canada see www.onstar.ca checks the tire pressures, if the speak to an Advisor as soon as (Canada) or call vehicle is equipped with the Tire possible after acquiring the vehicle. 1-888-4.ONSTAR. Pressure Monitoring System. If a The Advisor will update vehicle (1-888-466-7827). diagnostics check is needed records and will explain the OnStar service offers and options available. . TTY 1-877-248-2080 between e-mails, press Q, and an Advisor can run a check. . Press Q to speak with an Advisor. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (6,1)

14-6 OnStar

OnStar services require a vehicle service such as hills, tall buildings, TTY Users electrical system, wireless service, tunnels, weather, electrical system OnStar has the ability to and GPS satellite technologies to be design and architecture of the communicate to the deaf, available and operating for features vehicle, damage to the vehicle in a hard-of-hearing, or speech-impaired to function properly. These systems crash, or wireless phone network customers while in the vehicle. The may not operate if the battery is congestion or jamming. available dealer-installed TTY discharged or disconnected. See Radio Frequency Statement on system can provide in-vehicle OnStar service cannot work unless page 13‑20 for information access to all of the OnStar services, your vehicle is in a place where regarding Part 15 of the Federal except Virtual Advisor and OnStar OnStar has an agreement with a Communications Commission (FCC) Turn-by-Turn Navigation. wireless service provider for service rules and Industry Canada in that area, and the wireless Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. OnStar.com (U.S.) or OnStar.ca service provider has coverage, (Canada) network capacity, reception, and Services for People with Disabilities The website provides access to technology compatible with OnStar account information, allows service. Service involving location Advisors provide services to help management of the OnStar information about the vehicle cannot subscribers with physical disabilities subscription, and viewing of videos work unless GPS signals are and medical conditions. of each service. Get subscription available, unobstructed, and Q plan pricing and sign up for OnStar compatible with the OnStar Press for help with: Vehicle Diagnostics. Click on the hardware. OnStar service may not . Locating a gas station with an “My Account” tab on the home work if the OnStar equipment is not attendant to pump gas. page. The website navigation and properly installed or it has not been services provided may vary by . Finding a hotel, restaurant, etc., properly maintained. If equipment or country. software is added, connected, that meets accessibility needs. or modified, OnStar service may not . Providing directions to the work. Other problems beyond the closest hospital or pharmacy in control of OnStar may prevent urgent situations. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (7,1)

OnStar 14-7

OnStar Personal Identification Potential Issues . In emergency situations, OnStar Number (PIN) can use the last stored GPS Some OnStar services are disabled location to send to emergency A PIN is needed to access some of after five days. OnStar cannot responders. the OnStar services, like Remote perform Remote Door Unlock or . Door Unlock and Stolen Vehicle Stolen Vehicle Assistance after the A temporary loss of GPS can Assistance. You will be prompted to vehicle has been off continuously cause loss of the ability to send change the PIN the first time when for five days. After five days, OnStar a Turn-by-Turn Navigation route. speaking with an Advisor. To can contact Roadside Assistance The Advisor may give a verbal change the OnStar PIN, call OnStar and a locksmith to help gain access route or may ask for a call back and provide the Advisor with the to the vehicle. after the vehicle is driven into an current number. open area. Global Positioning Warranty System (GPS) Cellular and GPS Antennas Avoid placing items over or near the OnStar equipment may be . Obstruction of the GPS can warranted as part of the New occur in a large city with tall antenna to prevent blocking cellular Vehicle Limited Warranty. The buildings; in parking garages; and GPS signal reception. Cellular manufacturer of the vehicle around airports; in tunnels, reception is required for OnStar to furnishes detailed warranty underpasses, or parking send remote signals to the vehicle. information. garages; or in an area with very Unable to Connect to OnStar dense trees. If GPS signals are Message Languages not available, the OnStar system The vehicle can be programmed to should still operate to call If there is limited cellular coverage respond in French or Spanish. OnStar. However, OnStar could or the cellular network has reached Q have difficulty identifying the maximum capacity, this message Press and ask an Advisor. Q Advisors can speak French or exact location. may come on. Press to try the Spanish. call again or try again after driving a few miles into another cellular area. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (8,1)

14-8 OnStar

Vehicle and Power Issues Privacy OnStar services require a vehicle The complete OnStar Privacy electrical system, wireless service, Statement may be found at and GPS satellite technologies to be www.onstar.com (U.S.), available and operating for features or www.onstar.ca (Canada). to function properly. These systems Privacy-sensitive users of wireless may not operate if the battery is communications are cautioned that discharged or disconnected. the privacy of any information sent via wireless cellular communications Add-on Electrical Equipment cannot be assured. Third parties The OnStar system is integrated may unlawfully intercept or access into the electrical architecture of the transmissions and private vehicle. Do not add any electrical communications without consent. equipment. See Add-On Electrical Equipment on page 9‑45. Added electrical equipment may interfere with the operation of the OnStar system and cause it to not operate. Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (1,1)

INDEX i-1

A Airbag System (cont'd) Appearance Care What Will You See after an Exterior ...... 10-72 About Driving the Vehicle ...... iii Airbag Inflates? ...... 3-23 Interior ...... 10-75 Accessories and When Should an Airbag Assistance Program, Modifications ...... 10-2 Inflate? ...... 3-21 Roadside ...... 13-7, 13-11 Accessory Power ...... 9-17 Where Are the Airbags? ...... 3-20 Audio Players ...... 7-10 Add-On Electrical Airbags CD ...... 7-10 Equipment ...... 9-45 Adding Equipment to the MP3 ...... 7-15 Additional Information Vehicle ...... 3-29 Audio System OnStar® ...... 14-5 Passenger Status Indicator . . .5-12 Fixed Mast Antenna ...... 7-10 Adjustments Readiness Light ...... 5-12 Radio Reception ...... 7-9 Lumbar, Front Seats ...... 3-4 Servicing Airbag-Equipped Theft-Deterrent Feature ...... 7-2 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . 10-11 Vehicles ...... 3-29 Automatic Air Conditioning ...... 8-4 System Check ...... 3-17 Climate Control System ...... 8-4 Air Filter, Passenger Alarm Door Locks ...... 2-6 Compartment ...... 8-8 Vehicle Security ...... 2-9 Headlamp System ...... 6-3 Air Vents ...... 8-8 All-Wheel Drive ...... 10-23, 9-24 Transmission ...... 9-20 Airbag System Light ...... 5-18 Transmission Fluid ...... 10-11 Check ...... 3-31 AM-FM Radio ...... 7-5 Automatic Transmission How Does an Airbag Antenna Manual Mode ...... 9-22 Restrain? ...... 3-23 Satellite Radio ...... 7-10 Shift Lock Control Passenger Sensing Antilock Brake Function Check ...... 10-24 System ...... 3-25 System (ABS) ...... 9-24 Auxiliary What Makes an Airbag Warning Light ...... 5-18 Devices ...... 7-19 Inflate? ...... 3-23 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (2,1)

i-2 INDEX

B Bulb Replacement (cont'd) Center Console Storage ...... 4-2 Headlamps ...... 10-26 Chains, Tire ...... 10-55 Battery ...... 10-23 License Plate Lamps ...... 10-29 Charging System Light ...... 5-13 Jump Starting ...... 10-65 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Check Load Management ...... 6-6 Stoplamps, and Engine Light ...... 5-14 Power Protection ...... 6-6 Back-up Lamps ...... 10-28 Ignition Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . 10-25 Buying New Tires ...... 10-51 Transmission Lock ...... 10-24 Bluetooth ...... 7-23 Child Restraints Brake Infants and Young System Warning Light ...... 5-16 C Children ...... 3-34 Brakes ...... 10-20 Calibration ...... 5-4 Lower Anchors and Antilock ...... 9-24 Camera, Rear Vision ...... 9-33 Tethers for Children ...... 3-39 Fluid ...... 10-21 Capacities and Older Children ...... 3-32 Parking ...... 9-25 Specifications ...... 12-2 Securing ...... 3-44, 3-46 System Messages ...... 5-28 Carbon Monoxide Systems ...... 3-36 Braking ...... 9-4 Engine Exhaust ...... 9-19 Circuit Breakers ...... 10-30 Break-In, New Vehicle ...... 9-14 Liftgate ...... 2-8 Cleaning Bulb Replacement ...... 10-29 Winter Driving ...... 9-8 Exterior Care ...... 10-72 Fog Lamps ...... 10-27, 6-4 Cargo Interior Care ...... 10-75 Front Turn Signal and Cover ...... 4-2 Climate Control Systems ...... 8-1 Parking Lamps ...... 10-27 Management System ...... 4-2 Air Conditioning ...... 8-1 Halogen Bulbs ...... 10-26 Tie-Downs ...... 4-2 Automatic ...... 8-4 Headlamp Aiming ...... 10-26 Cautions, Danger, and Warnings ...... iii Heating ...... 8-1 CD Player ...... 7-10 Clock ...... 5-6 Cluster, Instrument ...... 5-9 Collision Damage Repair . . . . . 13-14 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (3,1)

INDEX i-3

Compact Spare Tire ...... 10-64 Customer Assistance ...... 13-6 Door Compass ...... 5-4 Offices ...... 13-5 Ajar Light ...... 5-22 Messages ...... 5-29 Text Telephone (TTY) Ajar Messages ...... 5-29 Connections Users ...... 13-6 Delayed Locking ...... 2-6 OnStar® ...... 14-3 Customer Information Locks ...... 2-6 Control of a Vehicle ...... 9-4 Service Publications Power Locks ...... 2-6 Convenience Net ...... 4-3 Ordering Information ...... 13-16 Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . 12-4 Convex Mirrors ...... 2-12 Customer Satisfaction Drive Systems Coolant Procedure ...... 13-2, 13-4 All-Wheel Drive ...... 10-23, 9-24 Engine ...... 10-14 Driver Behavior ...... 9-2 Engine Temperature D Driver Information Warning Light ...... 5-20 Damage Repair, Collision . . . . . 13-14 Center (DIC) ...... 5-23 Cooling System ...... 10-13 Danger, Warnings, and Driving Engine Messages ...... 5-30 Cautions ...... iii Characteristics and Courtesy Transportation Data Recorders, Event ...... 13-19 Towing Tips ...... 9-39 Program ...... 13-13 Daytime Running Defensive ...... 9-3 Cover Lamps (DRL) ...... 6-2 Drunk ...... 9-4 Cargo ...... 4-2 Defensive Driving ...... 9-3 Environment ...... 9-2 Engine ...... 10-7 Delayed Locking ...... 2-6 For Better Fuel Economy . . . . .1-21 Cruise Control ...... 9-29 Devices Highway Hypnosis ...... 9-7 Light ...... 5-22 Auxiliary ...... 7-19 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 9-7 Messages ...... 5-29 Diagnostics If the Vehicle is Stuck ...... 9-9 Cupholders ...... 4-1 OnStar® ...... 14-5 Loss of Control ...... 9-5 Distracted Driving ...... 9-3 Off-Road Recovery ...... 9-5 Dome Lamps ...... 6-5 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (4,1)

i-4 INDEX

Driving (cont'd) Engine F Vehicle Load Limits ...... 9-10 Air Cleaner/Filter ...... 10-11 Filter, Wet Roads ...... 9-6 Check and Service Engine Engine Air Cleaner ...... 10-11 Winter ...... 9-8 Soon Light ...... 5-14 Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-2 Driving the Vehicle ...... iii Compartment Overview ...... 10-4 Flashers, Hazard Warning ...... 6-3 Coolant ...... 10-14 Flat Tire ...... 10-56 Coolant Temperature E Changing ...... 10-57 Warning Light ...... 5-20 E85 Fuel ...... 9-36 Floor Mats ...... 10-78 Cooling System ...... 10-13 ECO Button ...... 9-23 Fluid Cooling System Messages . . .5-30 Economy Mode Automatic Transmission . . . . .10-11 Cover ...... 10-7 Fuel ...... 9-23 Brakes ...... 10-21 Drive Belt Routing ...... 12-4 Electric Parking Brake Light . . . 5-17 Power Steering ...... 10-19 Exhaust ...... 9-19 Electrical Equipment, Washer ...... 10-20 Oil Life System ...... 10-10 Add-On ...... 9-45 Fog Lamps Oil Messages ...... 5-30 Electrical System Bulb Replacement ...... 10-27, 6-4 Overheating ...... 10-18 Engine Compartment Folding Mirrors ...... 2-12 Power Messages ...... 5-31 Fuse Block ...... 10-30 Folding Seatback ...... 3-7 Reduced Power Light ...... 5-21 Fuses and Circuit Front Fog Lamp Running While Parked ...... 9-20 Breakers ...... 10-30 Light ...... 5-22 Instrument Panel Fuse Starting ...... 9-16 Front Seats Entry Lighting ...... 6-6 Block ...... 10-33 Adjustment ...... 3-3 Equipment, Towing ...... 9-44 Overload ...... 10-30 Heated ...... 3-6 Event Data Recorders ...... 13-19 Emergency Front Storage ...... 4-1 OnStar® ...... 14-2 Extender, Safety Belt ...... 3-16 Exterior Lamp Controls ...... 6-1 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (5,1)

INDEX i-5

Fuel ...... 9-35 G H Additives ...... 9-36 Garage Door Opener ...... 5-41 Halogen Bulbs ...... 10-26 E85 (85% Ethanol) ...... 9-36 Programming ...... 5-41 Hazard Warning Flashers ...... 6-3 Economy Driving ...... 1-21 Gasoline Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Economy Light ...... 5-20 Specifications ...... 9-35 Active ...... 3-3 Filling a Portable Fuel Gate Ajar Light ...... 5-23 Headlamps ...... 10-26 Container ...... 9-38 Gauges Aiming ...... 10-26 Filling the Tank ...... 9-37 Fuel ...... 5-10 Automatic ...... 6-3 Foreign Countries ...... 9-36 Odometer ...... 5-10 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-26 Gasoline Specifications ...... 9-35 Speedometer ...... 5-10 Daytime Running Gauge ...... 5-10 Tachometer ...... 5-10 Lamps (DRL) ...... 6-2 Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 5-21 Trip Odometer ...... 5-10 Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-2 Recommended ...... 9-35 Warning Lights and High-Beam On Light ...... 5-22 System Messages ...... 5-31 Indicators ...... 5-8 High/Low Beam Changer ...... 6-2 Fuel Economy Mode ...... 9-23 General Information Heated Front Seats ...... 3-6 Fuses Service and Maintenance . . . . . 11-1 Heated Mirrors ...... 2-13 Engine Compartment Towing ...... 9-39 Heating and Air Fuse Block ...... 10-30 Vehicle Care ...... 10-2 Conditioning ...... 8-1, 8-4 Fuses and Circuit Glove Box ...... 4-1 High-Beam On Light ...... 5-22 Breakers ...... 10-30 GM Mobility Reimbursement High-Speed Operation ...... 10-44 Instrument Panel Fuse Program ...... 13-7 Highway Hypnosis ...... 9-7 Block ...... 10-33 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 9-7 Hood ...... 10-3 Horn ...... 5-3 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...... 3-11 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (6,1)

i-6 INDEX

I L Lights Airbag Readiness ...... 5-12 Ignition Positions ...... 9-14 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ...... 10-38 All-Wheel Drive ...... 5-18 Ignition Transmission Lock Lamps Antilock Brake System Check ...... 10-24 Daytime Running (DRL) ...... 6-2 (ABS) Warning ...... 5-18 Immobilizer ...... 2-10 Dome ...... 6-5 Brake System Warning ...... 5-16 Infants and Young Children, Exterior Controls ...... 6-1 Charging System ...... 5-13 Restraints ...... 3-34 Front Turn Signal and Cruise Control ...... 5-22 Infotainment ...... 7-1 Parking Lamps ...... 10-27 Door Ajar ...... 5-22 Instrument Cluster ...... 5-9 License Plate ...... 10-29 Electric Parking Brake ...... 5-17 Instrument Panel Malfunction Indicator ...... 5-14 Engine Coolant Storage Area ...... 4-1 Messages ...... 5-32 Temperature Warning ...... 5-20 Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . 1-2 Reading ...... 6-5 Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-2 Introduction ...... iii Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 3-12 Front Fog Lamp ...... 5-22 LATCH System Fuel Economy ...... 5-20 Replacing Parts after a J Gate Ajar ...... 5-23 Crash ...... 3-44 Jump Starting ...... 10-65 High-Beam On ...... 5-22 LATCH, Lower Anchors and High/Low Beam Changer ...... 6-2 Tethers for Children ...... 3-39 Low Fuel Warning ...... 5-21 K Liftgate Low Washer Fluid Warning . . .5-22 Key and Lock Messages ...... 5-32 Carbon Monoxide ...... 2-8 Reduced Engine Power ...... 5-21 Keyless Entry Lighting Safety Belt Reminders ...... 5-11 Remote (RKE) System ...... 2-2 Entry ...... 6-6 Security ...... 5-21 Keys ...... 2-1 Illumination Control ...... 6-4 Service Vehicle Soon ...... 5-16 StabiliTrak® Indicator ...... 5-19 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (7,1)

INDEX i-7

Lights (cont'd) M Mirrors Tire Pressure ...... 5-20 Automatic Dimming Maintenance Traction Control System Rearview ...... 2-13 Records ...... 11-15 (TCS) Warning ...... 5-19 Convex ...... 2-12 Maintenance Schedule Warning, Power Steering . . . . .5-19 Folding ...... 2-12 Recommended Fluids Locks Heated ...... 2-13 and Lubricants ...... 11-12 Automatic Door ...... 2-6 Manual Rearview ...... 2-13 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . 5-14 Delayed Locking ...... 2-6 Power ...... 2-12 Manual Mode ...... 9-22 Door ...... 2-6 Monitor System, Tire Messages Lockout Protection ...... 2-7 Pressure ...... 10-45 Airbag System ...... 5-33 Power Door ...... 2-6 MP3 ...... 7-15 Brake System ...... 5-28 Safety ...... 2-7 Compass ...... 5-29 Loss of Control ...... 9-5 Door Ajar ...... 5-29 N Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 5-21 Engine Cooling System ...... 5-30 Navigation Low Washer Fluid Warning ® Engine Oil ...... 5-30 OnStar ...... 14-2 Light ...... 5-22 Engine Power ...... 5-31 Net, Convenience ...... 4-3 Lower Anchors and Tethers Fuel System ...... 5-31 New Vehicle Break-In ...... 9-14 for Children (LATCH Key and Lock ...... 5-32 System) ...... 3-39 Lamp ...... 5-32 Lumbar Adjustment ...... 3-4 O Object Detection System . . . . .5-32 Front Seats ...... 3-4 Object Detection System Ride Control System ...... 5-32 Messages ...... 5-32 Service Vehicle ...... 5-34 Odometer ...... 5-10 Tire ...... 5-34 Trip ...... 5-10 Transmission ...... 5-35 Off-Road Vehicle ...... 5-28 Recovery ...... 9-5 Vehicle Reminder ...... 5-35 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (8,1)

i-8 INDEX

Oil P Power (cont'd) Engine ...... 10-8 Seat Adjustment ...... 3-4 Park Engine Oil Life System . . . . . 10-10 Steering Fluid ...... 10-19 Shifting Into ...... 9-17 Messages ...... 5-30 Windows ...... 2-14 Shifting Out of ...... 9-18 Older Children, Restraints . . . . . 3-32 Power Steering Warning Parking Online Owner Center ...... 13-6 Lights ...... 5-19 Assist, Ultrasonic ...... 9-31 OnStar® Pregnancy, Using Safety Brake ...... 9-25 System, In Brief ...... 1-22 Belts ...... 3-15 Brake and P (Park) OnStar® Additional Privacy Mechanism Check ...... 10-24 Information ...... 14-5 Radio Frequency Over Things That Burn ...... 9-19 OnStar® Connections ...... 14-3 Identification (RFID) ...... 13-20 Passenger Airbag Status OnStar® Diagnostics ...... 14-5 Program Indicator ...... 5-12 OnStar® Emergency ...... 14-2 Courtesy Transportation . . . . 13-13 Passenger Compartment Air OnStar® Navigation ...... 14-2 Filter ...... 8-8 OnStar® Overview ...... 14-1 Passenger Sensing System . . . 3-25 R OnStar® Security ...... 14-2 Personalization Radio Frequency Operation, Infotainment Vehicle ...... 5-36 Identification (RFID) ...... 13-20 System ...... 7-3 Phone Statement ...... 13-20 Ordering Bluetooth ...... 7-23 Radios Service Publications ...... 13-16 Power AM-FM Radio ...... 7-5 Outlets Door Locks ...... 2-6 Reception ...... 7-9 Power ...... 5-7 Mirrors ...... 2-12 Satellite ...... 7-6 Overheating, Engine ...... 10-18 Outlets ...... 5-7 Reading Lamps ...... 6-5 Overview, Infotainment Protection, Battery ...... 6-6 Rear Seats ...... 3-8 System ...... 7-2 Reduced Engine Light ...... 5-21 Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 9-33 Retained Accessory (RAP) . . .9-17 Rear Window Washer/Wiper . . . . 5-4 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (9,1)

INDEX i-9

Rearview Mirrors ...... 2-13 Replacing Safety Belt S Automatic Dimming ...... 2-13 System Parts after a Crash . . . 3-17 Safety Belts ...... 3-9 Reclining Seatbacks ...... 3-5 Reporting Safety Defects Care ...... 3-16 Recommended Canadian Government ...... 13-18 Extender ...... 3-16 Fuel ...... 9-35 General Motors ...... 13-18 How to Wear Safety Belts Recommended Fluids and U.S. Government ...... 13-17 Properly ...... 3-11 Lubricants ...... 11-12 Restraints Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 3-12 Records Where to Put ...... 3-37 Reminders ...... 5-11 Maintenance ...... 11-15 Retained Accessory Replacing after a Crash ...... 3-17 Recreational Vehicle Power (RAP) ...... 9-17 Use During Pregnancy ...... 3-15 Towing ...... 10-69 Ride Control Systems Safety Defects Reporting Reduced Engine Power Messages ...... 5-32 Canadian Government ...... 13-18 Light ...... 5-21 Roads General Motors ...... 13-18 Reimbursement Program, Driving, Wet ...... 9-6 U.S. Government ...... 13-17 GM Mobility ...... 13-7 Roadside Assistance Safety Locks ...... 2-7 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Program ...... 13-7, 13-11 Safety System Check ...... 3-16 System ...... 2-2 Roof Satellite Radio ...... 7-6 Remote Vehicle Start ...... 2-4 Sunroof ...... 2-15 Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 13-12 Replacement Bulbs ...... 10-29 Roof Rack System ...... 4-3 Seats Rotation, Tires ...... 10-49 Replacement Parts Adjustment, Front ...... 3-3 Airbags ...... 3-31 Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . 12-4 Folding Seatback ...... 3-7 Maintenance ...... 11-14 Running the Vehicle While Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Replacing Airbag System ...... 3-31 Parked ...... 9-20 Heated Front ...... 3-6 Replacing LATCH System Lumbar Adjustment, Front . . . . . 3-4 Parts after a Crash ...... 3-44 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (10,1)

i-10 INDEX

Seats (cont'd) Shift Lock Control Function Storage Areas Power Adjustment, Front ...... 3-4 Check, Automatic Cargo Cover ...... 4-2 Rear ...... 3-8 Transmission ...... 10-24 Cargo Management System . . . 4-2 Reclining Seatbacks ...... 3-5 Shifting Center Console ...... 4-2 Securing Child Into Park ...... 9-17 Convenience Net ...... 4-3 Restraints ...... 3-44, 3-46 Out of Park ...... 9-18 Front ...... 4-1 Security Signals, Turn and Glove Box ...... 4-1 Light ...... 5-21 Lane-Change ...... 6-3 Instrument Panel ...... 4-1 OnStar® ...... 14-2 Spare Tire Roof Rack System ...... 4-3 Vehicle ...... 2-9 Compact ...... 10-64 Sunglasses ...... 4-1 Vehicle Alarm ...... 2-9 Specifications and Stuck Vehicle ...... 9-9 Service Capacities ...... 12-2 Sun Visors ...... 2-15 Accessories and Speedometer ...... 5-10 Sunglass Storage ...... 4-1 Modifications ...... 10-2 StabiliTrak Sunroof ...... 2-15 Doing Your Own Work ...... 10-3 Indicator Light ...... 5-19 Symbols ...... iv Engine Soon Light ...... 5-14 System ...... 9-28 System Maintenance Records ...... 11-15 Start Vehicle, Remote ...... 2-4 Infotainment ...... 7-1 Maintenance, General Starter Switch Check ...... 10-23 Roof Rack ...... 4-3 Information ...... 11-1 Starting the Engine ...... 9-16 Parts Identification Label . . . . .12-1 Steering ...... 9-4 T Publications Ordering Fluid, Power ...... 10-19 Tachometer ...... 5-10 Information ...... 13-16 Power, Warning Lights ...... 5-19 Taillamps Scheduling Appointments . . . 13-12 Wheel Adjustment ...... 5-2 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-28 Vehicle Messages ...... 5-34 Wheel Controls ...... 5-2 Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . 13-6 Vehicle Soon Light ...... 5-16 Stoplamps and Back-up Lamps Theft-Deterrent Systems ...... 2-10 Servicing the Airbag ...... 3-29 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-28 Immobilizer ...... 2-10 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (11,1)

INDEX i-11

Time ...... 5-6 Tires (cont'd) Turn and Lane-Change Tires Wheel Replacement ...... 10-55 Signals ...... 6-3 Buying New Tires ...... 10-51 When It Is Time for New Turn Signal Chains ...... 10-55 Tires ...... 10-50 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-28 Changing ...... 10-57 Winter ...... 10-37 Compact Spare ...... 10-64 Towing U Designations ...... 10-40 Driving Characteristics ...... 9-39 Ultrasonic Parking Assist ...... 9-31 Different Size ...... 10-52 Equipment ...... 9-44 Uniform Tire Quality If a Tire Goes Flat ...... 10-56 General Information ...... 9-39 Grading ...... 10-53 Inflation Monitor System . . . . 10-46 Recreational Vehicle ...... 10-69 Universal Remote System . . . . . 5-41 Inspection ...... 10-49 Trailer ...... 9-42 Operation ...... 5-44 Messages ...... 5-34 Vehicle ...... 10-69 Programming ...... 5-41 Pressure ...... 10-44 Traction Using This Manual ...... iii Pressure Light ...... 5-20 Control System (TCS) ...... 9-27 Pressure Monitor System . . . 10-45 Control System Warning Rotation ...... 10-49 Light ...... 5-19 V Sidewall Labeling ...... 10-38 Trailer Vehicle Terminology and Towing ...... 9-42 Alarm System ...... 2-9 Definitions ...... 10-40 Transmission Control ...... 9-4 Uniform Tire Quality Automatic ...... 9-20 Design ...... 9-2 Grading ...... 10-53 Fluid, Automatic ...... 10-11 Identification Wheel Alignment and Tire Messages ...... 5-35 Number (VIN) ...... 12-1 Balance ...... 10-54 Transportation Program, Load Limits ...... 9-10 Courtesy ...... 13-13 Messages ...... 5-28 Trip Odometer ...... 5-10 Personalization ...... 5-36 Reminder Messages ...... 5-35 Remote Start ...... 2-4 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12 Black plate (12,1)

i-12 INDEX

Vehicle (cont'd) Wheels Security ...... 2-9 Alignment and Tire Service Soon Light ...... 5-16 Balance ...... 10-54 Towing ...... 10-69 Different Size ...... 10-52 Vehicle Care Replacement ...... 10-55 Tire Pressure ...... 10-43 When It Is Time for New Ventilation, Air ...... 8-8 Tires ...... 10-50 Visors ...... 2-15 Where to Put the Restraint . . . . 3-37 Windows ...... 2-14 W Power ...... 2-14 Warning Windshield Brake System Light ...... 5-16 Wiper/Washer ...... 5-3 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Winter Indicators ...... 5-8 Driving ...... 9-8 Warnings ...... iii Winter Tires ...... 10-37 Cautions and Danger ...... iii Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 10-25 Hazard Flashers ...... 6-3 Wipers Washer Fluid ...... 10-20 Rear Washer ...... 5-4 Washer Fluid, Low Warning Light ...... 5-22