2012 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual M

Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1)

In Brief ...... 1-1 Seats and Restraints ...... 3-1 Lighting ...... 6-1 Instrument Panel ...... 1-2 Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Exterior Lighting ...... 6-1 Initial Drive Information ...... 1-4 Front Seats ...... 3-3 Interior Lighting ...... 6-5 Vehicle Features ...... 1-15 Rear Seats ...... 3-8 Lighting Features ...... 6-6 Performance and Safety Belts ...... 3-10 Maintenance ...... 1-19 Airbag System ...... 3-19 Infotainment System ...... 7-1 Child Restraints ...... 3-33 Introduction ...... 7-2 Keys, Doors, and Radio ...... 7-12 Windows ...... 2-1 Storage ...... 4-1 Audio Players ...... 7-18 Keys and Locks ...... 2-2 Storage Compartments ...... 4-1 Phone ...... 7-23 Doors ...... 2-12 Additional Storage Trademarks and License Vehicle Security...... 2-14 Features ...... 4-2 Agreements ...... 7-35 Exterior Mirrors ...... 2-15 Interior Mirrors ...... 2-17 Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1 Climate Controls ...... 8-1 Windows ...... 2-18 Controls ...... 5-2 Climate Control Systems ...... 8-1 Roof ...... 2-21 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Air Vents ...... 8-6 Indicators ...... 5-7 Information Displays ...... 5-23 Vehicle Messages ...... 5-28 Vehicle Personalization ...... 5-34 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (2,1)

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Driving and Operating ...... 9-1 Vehicle Care ...... 10-1 Technical Data ...... 12-1 Driving Information ...... 9-2 General Information ...... 10-2 Vehicle Identification ...... 12-1 Starting and Operating ...... 9-15 Vehicle Checks ...... 10-4 Vehicle Data ...... 12-2 Engine Exhaust ...... 9-27 Headlamp Aiming ...... 10-29 Automatic Transmission ...... 9-29 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-29 Customer Information ...... 13-1 Manual Transmission ...... 9-33 Electrical System ...... 10-35 Customer Information ...... 13-1 Brakes ...... 9-35 Wheels and Tires ...... 10-42 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-13 Ride Control Systems ...... 9-37 Jump Starting ...... 10-80 Vehicle Data Recording and Cruise Control ...... 9-40 Towing...... 10-83 Privacy...... 13-14 Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-42 Appearance Care ...... 10-86 Index ...... i-1 Fuel ...... 9-44 Towing...... 9-48 Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 Conversions and General Information ...... 11-1 Add-Ons ...... 9-55 Maintenance Schedule ...... 11-3 Special Application Services ...... 11-9 Additional Maintenance and Care ...... 11-10 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts ...... 11-13 Maintenance Records ...... 11-16 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1)

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This manual describes features that Canadian Vehicle Owners may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are Propriétaires Canadiens options that you did not purchase or A French language copy of this due to changes subsequent to the manual can be obtained from your printing of this owner manual. dealer or from: Please refer to the purchase The names, logos, emblems, documentation relating to your On peut obtenir un exemplaire de slogans, vehicle model names, specific vehicle to confirm each of ce guide en français auprès du and vehicle body designs appearing the features found on your vehicle. concessionnaire ou à l'adresse in this manual including, but not For vehicles first sold in Canada, suivante: limited to, GM, the GM logo, substitute the name “General CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Helm, Incorporated Motors of Canada Limited” for Emblem, and CRUZE are P.O. Box 07130 Chevrolet Motor Division wherever Detroit, MI 48207 trademarks and/or service marks it appears in this manual. of General Motors LLC, its 1-800-551-4123 subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. Keep this manual in the vehicle for Numéro de poste 6438 de langue quick reference. française www.helminc.com

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Using this Manual Symbols { WARNING To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and the vehicle, use the Index in the These mean there is something labels that use symbols instead of back of the manual. It is an that could hurt you or other text. Symbols are shown along with alphabetical list of what is in the people. the text describing the operation or manual and the page number where information relating to a specific it can be found. component, control, message, Notice: This means there is gauge, or indicator. something that could result in Danger, Warnings, and property or vehicle damage. This M : This symbol is shown when Cautions would not be covered by the you need to see your owner manual vehicle's warranty. for additional instructions or Warning messages found on vehicle information. labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or * : This symbol is shown when reduce them. you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or Danger indicates a hazard with a information. high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. Warning or Caution indicates a A circle with a slash through it hazard that could result in injury is a safety symbol which means or death. “Do Not,”“Do not do this,” or “Do not let this happen.” Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1)

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Vehicle Symbol Chart " : Charging System * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp Here are some additional symbols I : Cruise Control : : Oil Pressure that may be found on the vehicle } and what they mean. For more B : Engine Coolant Temperature : Power information on the symbol, refer to O : Exterior Lamps / : Remote Vehicle Start the Index. # : Fog Lamps > : Safety Belt Reminders : Airbag Readiness Light 9 . : Fuel Gauge 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor : Air Conditioning # + : Fuses d : Traction Control/Stabilitrak® ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam M : Windshield Washer Fluid % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls Changer or OnStar® j : LATCH System Child $ : Brake System Warning Light Restraints Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (6,1)

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2 NOTES Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1)

In Brief 1-1

Steering Wheel Performance and Maintenance In Brief Adjustment ...... 1-11 Traction Control Interior Lighting ...... 1-11 System (TCS) ...... 1-19 Exterior Lighting ...... 1-12 StabiliTrak® System ...... 1-20 Instrument Panel Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-13 Instrument Panel Overview . . . . 1-2 Tire Pressure Monitor ...... 1-20 Climate Controls ...... 1-14 Tire Sealant and Initial Drive Information Transmission ...... 1-15 Compressor Kit ...... 1-20 Initial Drive Information ...... 1-4 Engine Oil Life System ...... 1-21 Vehicle Features Driving for Better Fuel Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Radio(s) ...... 1-15 System ...... 1-4 Economy ...... 1-21 Satellite Radio ...... 1-16 Roadside Assistance Remote Vehicle Start ...... 1-5 Portable Audio Devices ...... 1-17 Door Locks ...... 1-6 ® Program ...... 1-22 Bluetooth ...... 1-17 OnStar® ...... 1-22 Seat Adjustment ...... 1-7 Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . 1-17 Heated Seats ...... 1-9 Cruise Control ...... 1-18 Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-9 Navigation System ...... 1-18 Safety Belts ...... 1-9 Driver Information Passenger Sensing Center (DIC) ...... 1-18 System ...... 1-10 Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 1-19 Mirror Adjustment ...... 1-10 Power Outlets ...... 1-19 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (2,1)

1-2 In Brief

Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1)

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A. Exterior Lamp Controls on H. Windshield Wiper/Washer on R. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 6‑1. page 5‑3. page 5‑2. Front Fog Lamps on page 6‑4 I. Infotainment on page 7‑2. S. Driver Airbag. See Where Are (If Equipped). the Airbags? on page 3 21. Satellite Radio on page 7‑14 ‑ Instrument Panel Illumination (If Equipped). T. Ignition Switch or Keyless Control on page 6‑5. J. Infotainment Display Screen. Ignition Button (If Equipped). See Ignition Positions (Key B. Air Vents on page 8‑6. K. Instrument Panel Storage on Access) on page 9‑15 or C. Headlamp High/Low-Beam page 4‑1. Ignition Positions (Keyless Changer on page 6‑2. L. Light Sensor. See Automatic Access) on page 9‑18. Turn and Lane‐Change Lever. Headlamp System on page 6‑3. U. Driver Knee Airbag. See Where See Turn and Lane-Change M. Passenger Airbag. See Where Are the Airbags? on page 3‑21. Signals on page 6‑4. Are the Airbags? on page 3‑21. V. Power Door Locks on Driver Information Center (DIC) N. Hood Release. See Hood on page 2‑11. Buttons. See Driver Information page 10‑4. W. Hazard Warning Flashers on Center (DIC) on page 5‑23. O. Data Link Connector (DLC) page 6‑3. D. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑8. (Out of View). See Malfunction X. Shift Lever. See Automatic E. Horn on page 5‑3. Indicator Lamp on page 5‑13. Transmission on page 9‑29 or F. Driver Information Center (DIC) P. Instrument Panel Fuse Block on Manual Transmission on on page 5‑23. page 10‑40. page 9‑33. G. Steering Wheel Controls on Q. Cruise Control on page 9‑40. Y. Traction Control System (TCS) page 5‑2. on page 9‑37. StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑38. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (4,1)

1-4 In Brief

Z. Climate Control Systems on Initial Drive page 8‑1 (If Equipped). Automatic Climate Control Information System on page 8‑3 This section provides a brief (If Equipped). overview about some of the important features that may or may Heated Front Seats on page 3‑7 (If Equipped). not be on your specific vehicle. AA. Passenger Airbag Status For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be Indicator on page 5‑12. found later in this owner manual. AB. Passenger Knee Airbag. See Where Are the Airbags? on Remote Keyless Entry RKE Transmitter with Remote page 3‑21. (RKE) System Start Shown The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Press the key release button to transmitter will work up to 20 m extend the key blade. The key can (65 ft) away from the vehicle. be used for the ignition and all locks. Press K to unlock the driver door or all doors. Press Q to lock all doors. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5‑34. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1)

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Press and hold V briefly to open Remote Vehicle Start The engine will continue to run for the trunk. 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a For vehicles with this feature, the 10-minute time extension. Remote Press and hold 7 briefly to locate engine can be started from outside start can be extended only once. the vehicle. the vehicle. Canceling a Remote Start 7 Starting the Vehicle Press and hold for at least To cancel a remote start, do one of two seconds to sound the 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the following: panic alarm. the vehicle. . Aim the RKE transmitter at Press 7 again to cancel the 2. Press and release Q. the vehicle and press and panic alarm. 3. Immediately after completing hold / until the parking lamps See Keys on page 2‑2 and Remote Step 2, press and hold / until turn off. Keyless Entry (RKE) System the turn signal lamps flash, or for . Turn on the hazard warning Operation on page 2‑3. about two seconds if the vehicle flashers. is not in view. . Turn the vehicle on and then off. When the engine starts, the parking See Remote Vehicle Start on lamps will turn on and remain on as page 2‑9. long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (6,1)

1-6 In Brief

Door Locks Power Door Locks To lock or unlock the vehicle from outside, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter or the key. From inside the vehicle, use the power door lock switch. See Door Locks on page 2‑10.

Press o { to activate the safety locks on the rear doors. The LED The power door lock switch is on light (A) comes on when activated. the instrument panel. The rear door power windows are K : Press to unlock the doors. also disabled. Q : Press to lock the doors. Press o { again to deactivate the See Power Door Locks on lockout switch. page 2 11. ‑ If the LED light flashes, the feature Safety Locks may not be working properly. The rear door safety locks prevent See Safety Locks on page 2‑12. passengers from opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1)

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Seat Adjustment Seat Height Adjuster Seat Cushion Tilt Feature Manual Front Seats

Six-Way Manual Seat Shown, If available, move the lever up or Four-Way Similar down to manually raise or lower To adjust a manual seat: the seat. If available, move the lever up or down to raise or lower the front of 1. Pull the handle at the front of the seat cushion. the seat. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the handle. 3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (8,1)

1-8 In Brief

Reclining Seatbacks To return the seatback to an To adjust a power driver seat, upright position: if equipped: 1. Lift the lever fully without . Move the seat forward or applying pressure to the rearward by sliding the control seatback, and the seatback forward or rearward. returns to the upright position. . Raise or lower the front part of 2. Push and pull on the seatback to the seat cushion by moving the make sure it is locked. front of the control up or down. See Reclining Seatbacks on . Raise or lower the entire seat by page 3‑5. moving the rear of the control up or down. Power Driver Seat See Power Seat Adjustment on page 3‑4. To recline the seatback: Rear Seats 1. Lift the lever. The rear seatbacks can be folded. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release For detailed instructions, see Rear the lever to lock the seatback Seats on page 3‑8. in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1)

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Heated Seats and then the off setting. Three lights Safety Belts indicate the highest setting and one light the lowest. See Heated Front Seats on page 3‑7 for more information. Head Restraint Adjustment Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly. To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback On vehicles with heated front seats, recline angle as little as necessary Refer to the following sections for the controls are on the center while keeping the seat and the important information on how to console. The engine must be head restraint height in the use safety belts properly: running to operate the heated seats. proper position. . Safety Belts on page 3‑10. For more information see Head Press L or M to heat the driver . How to Wear Safety Belts Restraints on page 3‑2 and Seat or passenger seat cushion and Properly on page 3‑11. seatback. Adjustment on page 3‑3. . Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑12. Press the control once for the . highest setting. With each press of Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on the control, the heated seat will page 3 41. change to the next lower setting, ‑ Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (10,1)

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Passenger Sensing The passenger airbag status 2. Move the control to adjust System indicator will be visible on the the mirror. instrument panel when the vehicle is 3. Turn the selector switch to the started. See Passenger Airbag O position to deselect the mirror. Status Indicator on page 5‑12. See Power Mirrors on page 2‑16. Mirror Adjustment If the vehicle has heated mirrors, see Heated Mirrors on page 2 16. Exterior ‑ United States

Canada The passenger sensing system turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag under certain conditions. Vehicles with a manual mirror No other airbag is affected by the Controls for the outside power adjustment have controls next to passenger sensing system. See mirrors are on the driver door. each mirror. Passenger Sensing System on 1. Turn the selector switch to See Manual Mirrors on page 2‑16. page 3‑26 for important information. L (left) or R (right) to choose the driver or passenger mirror. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1)

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Interior Steering Wheel Interior Lighting Adjust the inside rearview mirror by Adjustment Dome Lamps moving it up and down or side to side. Adjust the mirror to avoid glare from the headlamps behind you. Push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use. See Manual Rearview Mirror on page 2‑17. The vehicle may have an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror. Automatic dimming reduces the glare of lights from behind the vehicle. The dimming feature and indicator light come on each time the vehicle is started. To adjust the steering wheel: The dome lamp controls are located See Automatic Dimming Rearview 1. Pull the lever (A) down. in the headliner. Mirror on page 2‑17. 2. Move the steering wheel up ( : Press to turn the lamps off, or down. even when a door is open. 3. Pull or push the steering wheel H : Press to turn the lamps on closer or away from you. automatically when a door is opened. 4. Push the lever (A) up to lock the steering wheel in place. ' : Press to turn on the dome lamps. Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (12,1)

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Reading Lamps Instrument Panel Illumination Exterior Lighting Control

The reading lamps are located in The exterior lamps control is located the overhead console. This feature controls the brightness on the instrument panel to the # or $ : Press the button near of the instrument panel controls and outboard side of the steering each lamp to turn it on or off. infotainment display screen. The column. thumbwheel is located to the left of the steering column on the O : Briefly turn to this position to instrument panel. turn the automatic light control off or on again. D (Instrument Panel Brightness): Turn the thumbwheel AUTO: Turns the headlamps on up or down and hold, to brighten or automatically at normal brightness, dim the instrument panel controls together with the parking lamps, and infotainment display screen. taillamps, license plate lamps, sidemarker lamps, and instrument panel lights. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1)

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; : Turns on the parking lamps, Windshield Wiper/Washer taillamps, license plate lamps, sidemarker lamps, and instrument panel lights. 5 : Turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, sidemarker lamps, and 3 instrument panel lights. A warning : Turn the band up for more chime sounds if the driver door is frequent wipes or down for less The windshield wiper lever is on the frequent wipes. opened when the ignition switch is side of the steering column. With off and the headlamps are on. the ignition in ACC/ACCESSORY or 9 : Turns the windshield # : For vehicles with fog lamps, ON/RUN, move the windshield wipers off. press to turn the lamps on or off. wiper lever to select the wiper 3 : Briefly move the wiper lever speed. For more information, see: down for a single wipe or hold down 2: Fast wipes. for several wipes. . Exterior Lamp Controls on page 6‑1. 1: Slow wipes. Windshield Washer . Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Pull the windshield wiper lever to on page 6‑2. spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers. . Front Fog Lamps on page 6‑4. See Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 5‑3. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (14,1)

1-14 In Brief

Climate Controls G. Rear Window Defogger G. Rear Window Defogger The heating, cooling, defrosting, and H. Defog H. Recirculation ventilation for the vehicle can be I. Defrost I. Defog controlled with these systems. Vehicles with Air Conditioning J. Air Conditioning Vehicles without Air Conditioning K. Defrost Automatic Climate Control System

A. Temperature Control A. Temperature Control B. Bi-level Air Mode B. Bi-level Air Mode C. Floor Air Mode A. Temperature Control C. Floor Air Mode D. Vent Air Mode B. Rear Window Defogger D. Vent Air Mode E. Fan Control C. AUTO (Automatic Operation) E. Fan Control F. Driver and Passenger Heated D. Defrost F. Driver and Passenger Heated Seats (If Equipped) Seats (If Equipped) E. Fan Control Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1)

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F. Driver and Passenger Heated Transmission Vehicle Features Seats (If Equipped) Manual Mode G. Power Radio(s) Driver Shift Control (DSC) allows H. Recirculation the automatic transmission to be O : Press to turn the system on I. MODE (Air Delivery Mode) shifted similar to a manual and off. Turn to increase or decrease the volume. J. AQS (Air Quality Sensor) transmission. BAND: Press to choose between K. Air Conditioning Electronic Range Select (ERS) allows for the selection of a range FM, AM, or XM™, if equipped. See Climate Control Systems on of gears. MENU: Turn to select radio page 8 1 or Automatic Climate ‑ stations. Press to select a menu. Control System on page 8 3 See Manual Mode on page 9‑31. ‑ g (If Equipped). Up Shift Light : Press to seek the previous ‐ station or track. l : Press to seek the next station or track. Buttons 1 to 6: Press to save and select favorite stations. INFO: Press to show available information about the current If the vehicle has a manual station or track. transmission, it will have an up-shift light that indicates when to shift to For more information about these the next higher gear for the best fuel and other radio features, see economy. Operation on page 7‑6. See Manual Transmission on page 9‑33. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (16,1)

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Storing a Favorite Station 4. Press the MENU knob to select XM Satellite Radio Service the next number. Stations from all bands can be XM is a satellite radio service based stored in the favorite lists in any 5. To save the time and return to in the 48 contiguous United States order. Up to six stations can be the Time Settings menu, press and 10 Canadian provinces. XM stored in each favorite page and the the BACK button at any time or satellite radio has a wide variety of number of available favorite pages press the MENU knob after programming and commercial-free can be set. adjusting the minutes. music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound. A fee is To store the station to a position in Setting the 12/24 Hour Format the list, press the corresponding required to receive the XM service. 1. Press the CONFIG button and numeric button 1 to 6 until a beep For more information refer to: select Time Settings. is heard. . www.xmradio.com or call 2. Highlight 12/24 Hour Format. For more information, see “Storing a 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.). Station as a Favorite in AM-FM 3. Press the MENU knob to select ” . www.xmradio.ca or call the 12 hour or 24 hour display Radio on page 7‑12. 1-877-438-9677 (Canada). format. Setting the Clock For more information, see Satellite See Clock on page 5‑5. Adjusting the Time Radio on page 7‑14. The clock menu can be only be Satellite Radio used with the radio on while in ON/ Vehicles with an XM™ sxatellite RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. radio tuner and a valid XM satellite 1. Press the CONFIG button and radio subscription can receive select Time Settings. XM programming. 2. Select Set Time. 3. Turn the MENU knob to adjust the highlighted number. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (17,1)

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Portable Audio Devices See Bluetooth (Overview) on $ / i : Press to silence the page 7‑23 or Bluetooth vehicle speakers only. Press again Some vehicles have a 3.5 mm (Infotainment Controls) on to turn the sound on. For vehicles (1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USB page 7‑25 or Bluetooth (Voice with OnStar or Bluetooth systems, port located in the center console. Recognition) on page 7‑29. press to reject an incoming call, External devices such as iPods®, or to end a current call. laptop computers, MP3 players, Steering Wheel Controls CD changers, and USB storage _ SRC ^ : Turn _ or ^ to select a devices may be connected, radio band or audio source. depending on the audio system. Press _ or ^ to select the next or For more information, see Auxiliary previous favorite radio station, CD, Devices on page 7‑20. or MP3 track. Bluetooth® Press SRC to change between radio and CD or DVD. The Bluetooth system allows users x with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone + −: Press + to increase or − to to make and receive hands-free decrease the volume. calls using the vehicle audio For more information, see Steering system, microphone, and controls. Wheel Controls on page 5‑2. The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired with the in-vehicle For vehicles with audio steering Bluetooth system before it can be wheel controls, some audio controls used in the vehicle. Not all phones can be adjusted at the steering will support all functions. wheel. b / g : Press to interact with the available Bluetooth, OnStar, or navigation system. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (18,1)

1-18 In Brief

Cruise Control * : Press to disengage cruise Driver Information control without erasing the set Center (DIC) speed from memory. The DIC display is located in the See Cruise Control on page 9‑40. center of the instrument panel cluster. It shows the status of many Navigation System vehicle systems. The controls for If the vehicle has a navigation the DIC are located on the turn system, there is a separate signal lever. navigation system manual that includes information on the radio, audio players, and navigation system. The navigation system provides For vehicles with cruise control: detailed maps of most major 1 freeways and roads. After a : Press to turn the cruise control destination has been set, the A. SET/CLR: Press to set or clear system on and off. system provides turn-by-turn the menu item when it is RES/+ : Move the thumbwheel up instructions for reaching the displayed. to resume a previously set speed or destination. In addition, the system B. w x: Use the thumbwheel to to accelerate. can help locate a variety of points of scroll through the items in interest (POIs), such as banks, SET/− : Move the thumbwheel each menu. airports, restaurants, and more. down to set a speed or to make the vehicle decelerate. See the navigation system manual for more information. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (19,1)

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C. MENU: Press to display the Power Outlets Performance and Trip/Fuel menu and the Vehicle Information menu. This button is The accessory power outlets can be Maintenance also used to return to or exit the used to plug in electrical equipment, last screen displayed on such as a cell phone or MP3 player. Traction Control the DIC. There is one accessory power outlet System (TCS) For more information, see Driver located on the center floor console Information Center (DIC) on and one on the rear of the center The traction control system limits wheel spin. The system is on when page 5‑23. floor console. These outlets are powered when the key is in ON/ the vehicle is started. Ultrasonic Parking Assist RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or until . To turn off traction control, press the driver door is opened within and release located on the If available, Ultrasonic Rear Parking 10 minutes of turning off the vehicle. g Assist (URPA) uses sensors on the See Retained Accessory Power console. i illuminates and the rear bumper to detect objects while (RAP) on page 9‑23. appropriate DIC message parking the vehicle. It operates at displays. See Vehicle Messages See Power Outlets on page 5 5. speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). ‑ (Canada Base Level) on URPA uses audible beeps to page 5‑28 or Vehicle Messages provide distance and system (Canada Uplevel and United information. States) on page 5‑28. Keep the sensors on the vehicle's . Press and release g again to rear bumper clean to ensure proper turn traction control back on. operation. For more information, see Traction See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on Control System (TCS) on page 9‑42 for more information. page 9‑37. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (20,1)

1-20 In Brief

StabiliTrak® System Tire Pressure Monitor indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be The StabiliTrak system assists with This vehicle may have a Tire inflated to the proper pressure. directional control of the vehicle in Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). difficult driving conditions. The The TPMS does not replace normal system is on when the vehicle is monthly tire maintenance. It is the started. driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire pressures. . To turn off both Traction Control and StabiliTrak, press and See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10 50. hold g until g and i illuminate ‑ and the appropriate DIC message displays. See Vehicle The TPMS warning light alerts you Tire Sealant and Messages (Canada Base Level) to a significant loss in pressure of Compressor Kit one of the vehicle's tires. If the on page 5‑28 or Vehicle This vehicle may come with a spare Messages (Canada Uplevel and warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tire and tire changing equipment or United States) on page 5‑28. tires to the recommended pressure a tire sealant and compressor kit. . Press g again to turn on both shown on the Tire and Loading The kit can be used to temporarily systems. Information label. See Vehicle Load seal small punctures in the tread Limits on page 9 10. The warning area of the tire. For more information, see ‑ ® light will remain on until the tire See Tire Sealant and Compressor StabiliTrak System on page 9‑38. pressure is corrected. Kit on page 10‑65 for complete During cooler conditions, the low tire operating information. pressure warning light may appear If the vehicle came with a spare tire when the vehicle is first started and and tire changing equipment, see If then turn off. This may be an early a Tire Goes Flat on page 10‑63. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (21,1)

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Engine Oil Life System 2. Press the SET button to reset . Avoid idling the engine for long the oil life at 100%. When periods of time. The engine oil life system calculates prompted, use the thumbwheel . When road and weather engine oil life based on vehicle use to highlight YES or NO. Press conditions are appropriate, use and displays the CHANGE ENGINE the SET/CLEAR button to cruise control. OIL SOON DIC message or confirm. Code 82 DIC message when it is . Always follow posted speed necessary to change the engine oil Be careful not to reset the oil life limits or drive more slowly when and filter. display accidentally at any time conditions require. other than after the oil is changed. . Remember, the Oil Life display It cannot be reset accurately. Keep vehicle tires properly must be reset after each oil change. inflated. See Engine Oil Life System on It will not reset itself. Also, be . Combine several trips into a page 10‑12. careful not to reset the Oil Life single trip. display accidentally at break="2" any time other than when the oil has Driving for Better Fuel . Replace the vehicle's tires with just been changed. It cannot be Economy the same TPC Spec number reset accurately until the next oil molded into the tire's sidewall change. To reset the engine oil life Driving habits can affect fuel near the size. mileage. Here are some driving tips system press the . Follow recommended scheduled to get the best fuel economy SET button while the Oil Life display maintenance. is active. possible. . Avoid fast starts and accelerate Resetting the Oil Life System smoothly. 1. Using the DIC MENU button and . Brake gradually and avoid thumbwheel, scroll until you abrupt stops. reach REMAINING OIL LIFE on the DIC (oil can symbol with % sign for Canada). Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (22,1)

1-22 In Brief

Roadside Assistance Online Owner Center Automatic Crash Response Program The Online Owner Center is a In a crash, built‐in sensors complimentary service that includes automatically alert an OnStar U.S.: 1-800-243-8872 online service reminders, vehicle Advisor who is immediately TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 maintenance tips, online owner connected to the vehicle to see manual, special privileges, if you need help. Canada: 1-800-268-6800 and more. As the owner of a new Chevrolet, How OnStar Service Works Sign up today at: you are automatically enrolled in the www.chevyownercenter.com Q : Push this blue button to Roadside Assistance program. (U.S.) or www.gm.ca (Canada). connect to a specially trained See Roadside Assistance Program OnStar Advisor to verify your on page 13‑6 for more information. OnStar® account information and to answer questions. Roadside Assistance and OnStar ] : Push this red emergency If you have an active OnStar button to get priority help from subscription, press the Q button specially trained OnStar Emergency and the current GPS location will be Advisors. sent to an OnStar advisor who will X : Push this button for hands‐free, assess your problem, contact voice‐activated calling and to give Roadside Assistance, and relay For vehicles with an active OnStar voice commands for Hands‐Free your exact location to get the help Calling and Turn‐by‐Turn you need. subscription, OnStar uses several innovative technologies and live Navigation. Advisors to provide a wide range of safety, security, navigation, diagnostics, and calling services. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (23,1)

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Automatic Crash Response, OnStar service is subject to the OnStar service may not work if the Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, OnStar Terms and Conditions OnStar equipment is not properly Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle included in the OnStar Glove installed or you have not maintained Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Box Kit. it even if the vehicle is in good Roadside Assistance, Turn‐by‐Turn OnStar service requires wireless working order and in compliance Navigation, and Hands‐Free Calling communication networks and the with all government regulations. are available on most vehicles. Not Global Positioning System (GPS) If you try to add, connect, or modify all OnStar services are available on satellite network. Not all OnStar any equipment or software in the all vehicles. For more information, services are available everywhere vehicle, OnStar service may not see the OnStar Owner's Guide; visit or on all vehicles at all times. work. Other problems beyond www.onstar.com (U.S.) or OnStar's control may prevent www.onstar.ca (Canada); contact OnStar service cannot work unless service to you, such as hills, tall OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR the vehicle is in a place where buildings, tunnels, weather, (1‐888‐466‐7827) or TTY OnStar has an agreement with a electrical system design and 1‐877‐248‐2080; or push wireless service provider for service architecture of the vehicle, damage the Q button to speak with an in that area, and the wireless to important parts of the vehicle in a OnStar Advisor 24 hours a day, service provider has coverage, crash, or wireless phone network seven days a week. network capacity, reception, and congestion or jamming. technology compatible with OnStar's For a full description of OnStar service. Service involving location See Radio Frequency Statement on services and system limitations, see information about the vehicle cannot page 13‑16 for information the OnStar Owner's Guide in the work unless GPS signals are regarding Part 15 of the Federal glove box. available, unobstructed, and Communications Commission (FCC) compatible with the OnStar rules and Industry Canada hardware. The vehicle must have a Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. working electrical system and adequate battery power for the OnStar equipment to operate. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (24,1)

1-24 In Brief

OnStar Steering Wheel Your Responsibility Controls Increase the volume of the radio if This vehicle may have Talk/Mute the OnStar Advisor cannot be buttons that can be used to interact heard. with OnStar Hands-Free calling. If the light next to the OnStar See Steering Wheel Controls on buttons is red, the system may not page 5‑2 for more information. be functioning properly. On some vehicles, the Talk/Mute Push Q and request a vehicle buttons can be used to dial phone diagnostic. If the light appears clear extensions. See the OnStar Owner's (no light appears), your OnStar Guide for more information. subscription has expired and all services have been deactivated. Push Q to confirm that the OnStar equipment is active. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1)

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-1

Doors Interior Mirrors Keys, Doors, and Trunk ...... 2-12 Manual Rearview Mirror ...... 2-17 Windows Automatic Dimming Vehicle Security Rearview Mirror ...... 2-17 Vehicle Security ...... 2-14 Windows Keys and Locks Vehicle Alarm System ...... 2-14 Immobilizer ...... 2-14 Windows ...... 2-18 Keys ...... 2-2 Immobilizer Operation ...... 2-14 Power Windows ...... 2-18 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Sun Visors ...... 2-20 System ...... 2-3 Exterior Mirrors Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Convex Mirrors ...... 2-15 Roof System Operation ...... 2-3 Manual Mirrors ...... 2-16 Sunroof ...... 2-21 Remote Vehicle Start ...... 2-9 Power Mirrors ...... 2-16 Door Locks ...... 2-10 Folding Mirrors ...... 2-16 Power Door Locks ...... 2-11 Heated Mirrors ...... 2-16 Automatic Door Locks ...... 2-11 Safety Locks ...... 2-12 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (2,1)

2-2 Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks { WARNING Keys Leaving children in a vehicle with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) { WARNING transmitter is dangerous for many reasons; children or others could Leaving children in a vehicle with be badly injured or even killed. the ignition key is dangerous for They could operate the power many reasons. Children or others windows or other controls or even could be badly injured or even make the vehicle move. The killed. They could operate the windows will function with the power windows or other controls RKE transmitter in the vehicle The key that is part of the Remote or even make the vehicle move. and they could be seriously Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter can The windows will function with the injured or killed if caught in the be used for the ignition and all locks keys in the ignition and children path of a closing window. Do not if the vehicle is a key access could be seriously injured or killed leave the RKE transmitter in a vehicle. If the vehicle has the if caught in the path of a closing vehicle with children. keyless ignition, the key can be window. Do not leave the keys in used for the locks. a vehicle with children. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1)

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3

With an active OnStar subscription, . Check the transmitter's battery. an OnStar Advisor may remotely See “Battery Replacement” later unlock the vehicle. See OnStar® on in this section. page 1‑22. . If the transmitter is still not working correctly, see your Remote Keyless Entry dealer or a qualified technician (RKE) System for service. See Radio Frequency Statement on Remote Keyless Entry page 13‑16 for information regarding Part 15 of the Federal (RKE) System Operation Communications Commission (FCC) The transmitter functions will work rules and Industry Canada up to 20 m (65 ft) away from the Press the button on the RKE Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. transmitter to extend the key. Press vehicle. On vehicles with remote the button and the key blade to If there is a decrease in the RKE start the distance will be greater. retract the key. operating range: Keep in mind that other conditions, See your dealer if a new key is . Check the distance. The such as those previously stated, can needed. transmitter may be too far from impact the performance of the the vehicle. transmitter. Notice: If the keys get locked in the vehicle, it may have to be . Check the location. Other damaged to get them out. Always vehicles or objects may be carry a spare key. blocking the signal. If locked out of the vehicle, see Roadside Assistance Program on page 13‑6. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (4,1)

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Pressing Q may also arm the turn signals flash for 30 seconds, theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle or until 7 is pressed again or the Alarm System on page 2‑14. vehicle is started. K (Unlock): Press to unlock the / (Remote Vehicle Start): For driver door or all doors. See “Door vehicles with this feature, press Q Unlock Options under Vehicle ” and then press and hold / within Personalization on page 5‑34. five seconds to start the engine from The turn signal indicators may flash outside the vehicle using the RKE and/or the horn may sound to transmitter. See Remote Vehicle indicate unlocking. See “Unlock Start on page 2‑9 for additional Feedback” under Vehicle information. Personalization on page 5‑34. The buttons on the keys are (Lock): Press to lock all doors. Q Pressing K will disarm the disabled when there is a key is in The turn signal indicators may flash theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle the ignition, if equipped. and/or the horn may sound to Alarm System on page 2‑14. indicate locking. See “Locking Keyless Access Operation V (Remote Trunk Release): Feedback” under Vehicle Some vehicles have a keyless Press and hold briefly to open the Personalization on page 5‑34. access system that lets you lock trunk. and unlock the doors and access If the driver door is open when is Q 7 (Vehicle Locator/Panic the trunk without removing the RKE pressed, all doors lock except the Alarm): Press and hold briefly to transmitter from your pocket, purse, driver door, if enabled through the locate the vehicle. The exterior briefcase, etc. The RKE transmitter vehicle personalization. lamps flash and the horn chirps. should be within 1 m (3 ft) of the If the passenger door is open when door or trunk being opened. If the Press and hold 7 for at least Q is pressed, all doors lock. vehicle has this feature, there will be two seconds to sound the panic a body colored touch pad on the alarm. The horn sounds and the outside front door handles. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1)

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-5

Keyless Unlocking Keyless Locking Lock Sensor With the RKE transmitter within If the vehicle has the keyless 1 m (3 ft), approach the front door access system, this feature allows and pull the handle to unlock and you to select whether the doors open the door. If the transmitter is automatically lock during normal recognized, the door will unlock vehicle exit. When the vehicle is and open. turned off and all doors become Entering any door other than the closed, the vehicle will determine driver door will always cause all of how many keyless access the doors to unlock. This is not transmitters remain in the vehicles customizable. interior. If at least one keyless access transmitter has been To customize which doors unlock removed from the interior of the when the driver door is opened, see vehicle, the doors will lock after “Door Unlock Options” under eight seconds. When all doors are closed and the Vehicle Personalization on ignition is off, the vehicle can be If there are two keyless access page 5‑34. locked by pressing this area on the transmitters in the vehicle and one door handle. This feature will be is removed, the other will be locked available for several minutes after in. A person approaching the the vehicle has been turned off. outside of the locked vehicle without an authorized keyless access Keyless Trunk Opening transmitter will not be able to open Lift up on the touch pad located the door, even with the transmitter in above the license plate to open the the vehicle. trunk if the RKE transmitter is within range. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (6,1)

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Programming Transmitters to The Driver Information the Vehicle Center (DIC) displays READY FOR REMOTE #2, 3, 4 or 5. Only RKE transmitters programmed to the vehicle will work. If a 3. Remove the recognized key and transmitter is lost or stolen, a place the new transmitter into replacement can be purchased and the transmitter slot. programmed through your dealer. 4. Press the ignition. When the The vehicle can be reprogrammed transmitter is learned, the DIC so that lost or stolen transmitters no will show that it is ready to longer work. Any remaining program the next transmitter. transmitters will need to be reprogrammed. Each vehicle can 5. Remove the transmitter from the have up to five transmitters matched 1. Remove the plastic trim piece transmitter pocket and press K. to it. from the small storage area next To program additional to the accessory power outlet Programming with a Recognized transmitters, repeat Steps 3 towards the front of the console, through 5. Transmitter (Keyless Access to access the transmitter slot. Vehicles Only) Push the button on the When all additional transmitters A new transmitter can be recognized transmitter to extend are programmed, press and hold programmed to the vehicle when the key blade. Insert the key the ignition for 10 seconds to there is one recognized transmitter. blade into the transmitter slot. exit programming mode. To program, the vehicle must be off Replace the plastic trim piece 2. Insert the vehicle key of the new from the small storage area. and all of the transmitters, both transmitter into the key lock currently recognized and new, must cylinder located on the outside be with you. of the driver door and turn the key to the unlock position five times within 10 seconds. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1)

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7

Programming without a The DIC displays will again 4. Remove the plastic trim piece Recognized Transmitter show REMOTE LEARN from the small storage area next (Keyless Access Vehicles Only) PENDING, PLEASE WAIT. to the accessory power outlet If there are no currently recognized 3. Repeat Step 2 two additional towards the front of the console, transmitters available, follow this times. After the third time all to access the transmitter slot. procedure to program up to five previously known transmitters Push the button on the transmitters. This feature is not will no longer work with the recognized transmitter to extend available in Canada. This procedure vehicle. Remaining transmitters the key blade. Insert the key will take approximately 30 minutes can be relearned during the blade into the transmitter slot. to complete. The vehicle must be off next steps. 5. Press the ignition. When the and all of the transmitters you wish The DIC display should transmitter is learned the DIC to program must be with you. now show READY FOR will show that it is ready to 1. Insert the vehicle key of the REMOTE # 1. program the next transmitter. transmitter into the key lock 6. Remove the transmitter from the cylinder located on the outside transmitter slot and press K. of the driver door and turn the key to the unlock position five To program additional times within 10 seconds. transmitters, repeat Steps 4 through 6. The Driver Information Center (DIC) displays REMOTE LEARN When all additional transmitters PENDING, PLEASE WAIT. are programmed, press and hold the ignition for 10 seconds to 2. Wait for 10 minutes until the exit programming mode. DIC displays PRESS ENGINE Replace the plastic trim piece START BUTTON TO LEARN from the small storage area. and then press the ignition. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (8,1)

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Starting the Vehicle with a Low To start the vehicle: Battery Replacement Transmitter Battery 1. Remove the plastic trim piece Replace the battery if the REPLACE If the transmitter battery is weak, the from the small storage area next BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY DIC may display NO REMOTE to the accessory power outlet message displays in the DIC. See DETECTED when you try to start towards the front of the console, “Replace Battery in Remote Key” the vehicle. The REPLACE to access the transmitter slot. under Key and Lock Messages on BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY 2. Push the button on the page 5‑31. message may also be displayed recognized transmitter to extend The battery is not rechargeable. at this time. the key blade. Insert the key To replace the battery: blade into the transmitter slot. 1. Push the button on the 3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or transmitter to extend the N (Neutral), press the brake key blade. pedal and the ignition button. See Starting the Engine on page 9‑20 for additional information about the vehicle's keyless ignition with pushbutton start. Replace the transmitter battery as soon as possible.

2. Remove the battery cover by prying it with a finger. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1)

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9

3. Remove the battery by pushing cooling mode. Once the key is 3. Immediately after completing on the battery and sliding it turned to ON/RUN, the climate Step 2, press and hold / until toward the key blade. control system will turn on at the the turn signal lamps flash, or for 4. Insert the new battery, positive setting the vehicle was last set to. about two seconds if the vehicle side facing up. Push the battery If the vehicle has heated seats, they is not in view. may come on during a remote start. down until it is held in place. When the engine starts, the parking Replace with a CR2032 or See Heated Front Seats on page 3‑7 for more information. lamps will turn on and remain on as equivalent battery. long as the engine is running. The 5. Snap the battery cover back on Laws in some local communities doors will be locked and the climate to the transmitter. may restrict the use of remote control system may come on. starters. For example, some laws require a person using remote start The engine will continue to run for Remote Vehicle Start to have the vehicle in view. Check 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a The vehicle may have this feature local regulations for any 10-minute time extension. Remote that allows you to start the engine requirements. start can be extended only once. from outside the vehicle. There are other conditions which Insert the key and turn it to ON/RUN / (Remote Vehicle Start): can affect the performance of the before driving. This button will be on the transmitter. See Remote Keyless Extending Engine Run Time RKE transmitter if the vehicle has Entry (RKE) System on page 2‑3 for remote start. additional information. For a 10-minute extension, repeat Steps 1 through 3 while the engine Vehicles with an automatic climate Starting the Vehicle is still running. The remote start can control system will default to a To start the engine using the remote be extended once. heating or cooling mode depending start feature: on the outside temperature during a When the remote start is extended, remote start. A vehicle without 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the second 10 minutes will start automatic climate control will the vehicle. immediately. default to the last used heating or 2. Press and release Q. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (10,1)

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For example, if the engine has Conditions in Which Remote Start Door Locks been running for five minutes, and Will Not Work 10 minutes are added, the engine The remote vehicle start feature will { WARNING will run for a total of 15 minutes. not operate if: A maximum of two remote starts, Unlocked doors can be . The key is in the ignition. or a single start with an extension, dangerous. are allowed between ignition cycles. . The hood is not closed. . Passengers, especially After this, the vehicle's ignition . The hazard warning flashers children, can easily open the switch must be turned to ON/RUN are on. doors and fall out of a moving and then back to LOCK/OFF using . The malfunction indicator lamp vehicle. The chance of being the key, before the remote start is on. thrown out of the vehicle in a procedure can be used again. crash is increased if the . The engine coolant temperature doors are not locked. So, all Canceling a Remote Start is too high. passengers should wear To cancel a remote start, do one of . The oil pressure is low. safety belts properly and the the following: doors should be locked . Two remote vehicle starts, or a whenever the vehicle is . Aim the RKE transmitter at the single remote start with an driven. vehicle and press and hold / extension, have already until the parking lamps turn off. been used. . Young children who get into unlocked vehicles may be . . The vehicle is not in P (Park). Turn on the hazard warning unable to get out. A child can flashers. be overcome by extreme heat . Turn the vehicle on and then off. and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Always lock the vehicle whenever leaving it. (Continued) Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1)

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11

Power Door Locks Automatic Door Locks WARNING (Continued) Automatic Door Lock . Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door The doors are programmed to when slowing or stopping the automatically lock when the shift vehicle. Lock the doors to lever is moved out of P (Park). help prevent this from The automatic door lock feature happening. cannot be disabled. Automatic Door Unlock To lock or unlock a door from outside the vehicle, use the Remote The doors will automatically unlock Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. when the shift lever is moved into From inside the vehicle, use the P (Park). power door lock switch or the See Vehicle Personalization on The power door lock switch is on manual lock knob. Pushing down page 5‑34. the manual lock knob on the driver the instrument panel. door will lock all doors. Q (Lock): Press to lock the doors. The doors can also be unlocked K (Unlock): Press to unlock from the inside by pulling the door the doors. handle. Pulling the door handle again unlatches the door. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (12,1)

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Safety Locks Doors WARNING (Continued) The rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear Trunk . Adjust the Climate Control doors from inside the vehicle. system to a setting that { WARNING brings in only outside air and set the fan speed to the Exhaust gases can enter the highest setting. See “Climate vehicle if it is driven with the Control Systems” in the liftgate, trunk/hatch open, or with Index. any objects that pass through the . If the vehicle has a power seal between the body and the liftgate, disable the power trunk/hatch or liftgate. Engine liftgate function. exhaust contains carbon For more information about monoxide (CO) which cannot be carbon monoxide, see Engine seen or smelled. It can cause Exhaust on page 9‑27. unconsciousness and even death. Press o { to activate the safety If the vehicle must be driven with locks on the rear doors. The LED the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open: light (A) comes on when activated. . Close all of the windows. The rear door power windows are . Fully open the air outlets on also disabled. or under the instrument Press o { again to deactivate the panel. lockout switch. (Continued) If the LED light flashes, the feature may not be working properly. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1)

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13

Remote Trunk Release If the engine is running, the doors must be unlocked. Vehicles with an automatic transmission must be in P (Park), vehicles with a manual transmission must have the park brake applied. Emergency Trunk Release Handle Notice: Do not use the emergency trunk release handle as a tie-down or anchor point when securing items in the trunk There is an emergency trunk as it could damage the handle. release handle located inside the The emergency trunk release To open the trunk from outside the trunk on the trunk lid. The release handle is only intended to aid a vehicle, press the V button on handle can be accessed by folding person trapped in a latched trunk, the rear seatback. See Rear Seats the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) enabling them to open the trunk on page 3‑8. Pull the release handle transmitter, or by pressing the touch from the inside. pad above the license plate when to open the trunk from the inside. the doors are unlocked. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (14,1)

2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows

Vehicle Security Disarming the System Immobilizer Operation This vehicle has theft-deterrent To disarm the system press K on This vehicle has a passive features; however, they do not make the RKE transmitter. theft-deterrent system. it impossible to steal. Turning off the System Alarm The system does not have to be manually armed or disarmed. Vehicle Alarm System If there is an attempt to open the doors, trunk, or hood without first The vehicle is automatically This vehicle has a theft alarm K immobilized when the key is system. pressing on the transmitter, the removed from the ignition. system alarm will be activated. Arming the System The exterior lamps will flash and The system is automatically disarmed when the vehicle is To arm the system, use the power the horn will sound for about 30 seconds. started with the correct key. The key door lock switch or the RKE uses a transponder that matches an transmitter to lock the vehicle while To turn off the system alarm immobilizer control unit in the exiting with the vehicle turned off. press K on the RKE transmitter. vehicle and automatically disarms The alarm arms after about the system. Only an authorized key 30 seconds after all the doors have Immobilizer starts the vehicle. The vehicle may been closed. not start if the key is damaged. See Radio Frequency Statement on Press Q again and the system arms page 13‑16 for information immediately. regarding Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) The security light, located in the rules and Industry Canada center of the instrument panel, will Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. flash slowly. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1)

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15

If the engine does not start and the Exterior Mirrors security light stays on, there is a problem with the system. Turn the ignition off and try again. Convex Mirrors If the engine still does not start, and the key appears to be undamaged { WARNING The security light, located in the or the light continues to stay on, try A convex mirror can make things, instrument panel cluster, comes on another ignition key. If the engine like other vehicles, look farther if there is a problem with arming or does not start with the other key, the away than they really are. If you disarming the theft-deterrent vehicle needs service. If the vehicle cut too sharply into the right lane, system. does start, the first key may be damaged. See your dealer who can you could hit a vehicle on the When trying to start the vehicle, the right. Check the inside mirror or security light comes on briefly when service the theft-deterrent system and have a new key made. glance over your shoulder before the ignition is turned on. changing lanes. Do not leave the key or device that disarms or deactivates the theft-deterrent system in the vehicle. The passenger side mirror is convex shaped. A convex mirror's surface is curved so more can be seen from the driver seat. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (16,1)

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Manual Mirrors Power Mirrors Folding Mirrors Manual Foldaway Mirrors The vehicle has manual folding mirrors. These mirrors can be folded inward to prevent damage when going through an automatic car wash. To fold, pull the mirror toward the vehicle. Push the mirror outward to return it to the original position. Heated Mirrors The vehicle may have heated mirrors. Vehicles with a manual mirror Controls for the outside power (Rear Window Defogger): adjustment have controls next to mirrors are located on the = Press to heat the outside rearview each mirror. driver door. mirrors. See “Rear Window Adjust the inside rearview mirror by To adjust the mirror: Defogger” under Automatic Climate moving it up and down or side to 1. Turn the selector switch to Control System on page 8‑3 for side. Adjust the mirror to avoid glare L (left) or R (right) to choose more information. from the headlamps behind you. the driver or passenger mirror. Push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use. 2. Move the control to adjust the mirror. 3. Turn the selector switch to the O position to deselect the mirror. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (17,1)

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17

Interior Mirrors Automatic Dimming Vehicles with OnStar have three control buttons located at the Rearview Mirror bottom of the mirror. See your Manual Rearview Mirror The vehicle may have an automatic dealer for more information about Hold the mirror in the center to dimming inside rearview mirror. OnStar and how to subscribe to it. move it for a clearer view of behind Automatic dimming reduces the See the OnStar Owner's Guide for your vehicle. Adjust the mirror to glare from the headlamps of the more information about the services avoid glare from the headlamps vehicle behind you. The dimming OnStar provides. feature and the indicator light come behind you. Push the tab at the Cleaning the Mirror bottom of the mirror forward for on each time the vehicle is started. daytime use and pull it for Do not spray glass cleaner directly nighttime use. on the mirror. Use a soft towel dampened with water. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (18,1)

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Windows Power Windows

{ WARNING { WARNING

Leaving children, helpless adults, Leaving children in a vehicle with or pets in a vehicle with the the keys is dangerous for many windows closed is dangerous. reasons. Children or others could They can be overcome by the be badly injured or even killed. extreme heat and suffer They could operate the power permanent injuries or even death windows or other controls or even from heat stroke. Never leave a make the vehicle move. The child, a helpless adult, or a pet windows will function and they alone in a vehicle, especially with The vehicle aerodynamics are could be seriously injured or killed designed to improve fuel economy the windows closed in warm or if caught in the path of a closing performance. This may result in a hot weather. window. Do not leave keys in a pulsing sound when either rear vehicle with children. window is down and the front windows are up. To reduce the When there are children in the sound, open either a front window rear seat use the window lockout or the sunroof (if equipped). button to prevent unintentional operation of the windows. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (19,1)

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19

Express Window Operation If conditions prevent the window from closing and the window Your vehicle may have windows continues to auto-reverse, it is with an express-up or down feature. possible to close the window with This feature allows the window to be the ignition in ON/RUN by holding lowered or raised without holding the window switch in the partially or the switch. Passenger side and rear fully pulled up position. Release of windows only have express-down. the switch from the partially pulled Pull a window switch up or push it up position will cause the window to down all the way, release it, and stop. Release of the switch from the the window goes down or up fully pulled up position will activate automatically. Stop the window by the express-up and related obstacle pushing or pulling the switch. detection features. The power window switches on the driver door control all four windows. Obstacle Detection Feature Programming the Power The passenger doors have a If equipped with express-up, and an Windows window switch that controls that object is in the path of the window window. Push the switch down to when closing, the window will stop If the battery on the vehicle has open the window. Pull the front of at the obstruction and auto-reverse been recharged or disconnected, the switch up to close it. to a preset factory position. Weather or is not working, you will need to conditions such as severe cold and/ reprogram each front power window The switches work when the for the express-up feature to work. ignition is in ON/RUN, ACC/ or ice may also cause the window to auto-reverse. The window will return Before reprogramming, replace or ACCESSORY, or in Retained recharge the vehicle's battery. Accessory Power (RAP). See to normal operation once the Retained Accessory Power (RAP) obstruction or condition is removed. on page 9‑23. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (20,1)

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To program each front window, Window Lockout If the LED light flashes, the feature follow these steps: may not be working properly. 1. With the ignition in ACC/ Overload Feature ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, or when Retained Accessory If the windows are operated Power (RAP) is active, close repeatedly in short intervals, the all doors. window operation is disabled for a short time. 2. Press and hold the power window switch until the window Sun Visors is fully open. 3. Pull the power window switch up until the window is fully closed. 4. Continue holding the switch up for approximately two seconds The rear window lockout switch is after the window is completely on the driver door. This feature closed. prevents the rear passenger The window is now reprogrammed. windows from operating, except Repeat the process for the other from the driver position. windows. Press o { to activate the rear window lockout switch. The LED light (A) comes on when activated. The rear door locks are also Pull the sun visor down to block disabled. glare. Detach the sun visor from the o { center mount to pivot to the side Press again to deactivate the window, or to extend along the rod, lockout switch. if available. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (21,1)

Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21

Roof To open or close the sunroof, press the open or close sunroof switch (A) Sunroof to the first detent position. To express open or close the sunroof with the safety function enabled, press the open or close sunroof switch (A) to the second detent position and release. To stop the movement, press the switch again. Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This To automatically tilt or close the could cause an issue with sunroof sunroof, press the tilt open or operation, noise, or plugging within close sunroof switch (B). the water drainage system. If an object is in the path of the Periodically open the sunroof and sunroof while it is closing, the remove any obstacles or loose anti-pinch feature will detect the debris. Wipe the sunroof seal and On vehicles with a sunroof, the object and stop the sunroof. roof sealing area using a clean cloth, mild soap, and water. Do not switches are on the overhead The sunroof glass panel cannot be remove grease from the sunroof. console. opened or closed if the vehicle has The sunroof only operates when an electrical failure. Sunshade the ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ The sunshade is manually operated. ACCESSORY or in Retained Close or open the sunshade by Accessory Power (RAP). See sliding. When the sunroof is Retained Accessory Power (RAP) opened, the sunshade is on page 9‑23 for more information. always open. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (22,1)

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Safety Function To initialize the sunroof: If the sunroof has any resistance 1. Press the close sunroof switch during automatic closing, it will to the first detent position. Hold immediately stop and reverse. the switch in this position for To override the safety function, 10 seconds after the sunroof has press and hold the close sunroof fully closed. switch. The sunroof closes without 2. Press the open sunroof switch to the safety function. To stop the the first detent position. Release movement, release the switch. the switch when the sunroof is fully opened. Initializing the Sunroof 3. Press the open sunroof switch to If the sunroof cannot be fully closed, the first detent position and hold or the express open or close feature for 10 seconds. The sunroof will does not function, the sunroof may automatically close. The switch need to be initialized. This can can be released when the happen if the battery has been sunroof stops. disconnected or the sunroof has been serviced. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1)

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Safety System Check ...... 3-17 Child Restraints Seats and Safety Belt Care ...... 3-18 Older Children ...... 3-33 Restraints Replacing Safety Belt System Infants and Young Parts after a Crash ...... 3-18 Children ...... 3-35 Child Restraint Systems . . . . . 3-37 Airbag System Where to Put the Restraint . . . 3-40 Head Restraints Airbag System ...... 3-19 Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Lower Anchors and Tethers Where Are the Airbags? . . . . . 3-21 for Children (LATCH Front Seats When Should an Airbag System) ...... 3-41 Seat Adjustment ...... 3-3 Inflate? ...... 3-23 Replacing LATCH System Power Seat Adjustment ...... 3-4 What Makes an Airbag Parts After a Crash ...... 3-48 Reclining Seatbacks ...... 3-5 Inflate? ...... 3-24 Securing Child Restraints Heated Front Seats ...... 3-7 How Does an Airbag (Rear Seat) ...... 3-48 Restrain? ...... 3-24 Securing Child Restraints Rear Seats What Will You See after an (Front Passenger Seat) . . . . 3-50 Rear Seats ...... 3-8 Airbag Inflates? ...... 3-24 Passenger Sensing Safety Belts System ...... 3-26 Safety Belts ...... 3-10 Servicing the Airbag-Equipped How to Wear Safety Belts Vehicle ...... 3-30 Properly ...... 3-11 Adding Equipment to the Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 3-12 Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-31 Safety Belt Use During Airbag System Check ...... 3-32 Pregnancy ...... 3-17 Replacing Airbag System Safety Belt Extender ...... 3-17 Parts after a Crash ...... 3-32 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (2,1)

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Head Restraints The vehicle's front and rear seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions.

{ WARNING

With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that occupants will suffer a neck/ spinal injury in a crash. Do not Adjust the head restraint so that the The height of the head restraint can drive until the head restraints for top of the restraint is at the same be adjusted. Pull the head restraint all occupants are installed and height as the top of the occupant's up to raise it. Try to move the head adjusted properly. head. This position reduces the restraint to make sure that it is chance of a neck injury in a crash. locked in place. To lower the head restraint, press the button, located on the top of the seatback, and push the head restraint down. Try to move the head restraint after the button is released to make sure that it is locked in place. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1)

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The front seat outboard head Front Seats restraints are not designed to be removed. Seat Adjustment If you are installing a child restraint in the rear seat, see “Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the { WARNING LATCH System” under Lower You can lose control of the Anchors and Tethers for Children vehicle if you try to adjust a (LATCH System) on page 3 41. ‑ manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a To adjust a manual seat: pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver seat only when 1. Pull the handle at the front of the vehicle is not moving. the seat. 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the handle. 3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (4,1)

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Seat Height Adjuster Seat Cushion Tilt Feature Power Seat Adjustment

Six-Way Manual Seat Shown, If available, move the lever up or Four-Way Similar To adjust the power driver seat, down to manually raise or lower if equipped: the seat. If available, move the lever up or down to raise or lower the front of . Move the seat forward or the seat cushion. rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward. . Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down. . Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the rear of the control up or down. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1)

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To adjust the seatback, see Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑5 for { WARNING more information. If either seatback is not locked, it Reclining Seatbacks could move forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. { WARNING Always push and pull on the seatbacks to be sure they are You can lose control of the locked. vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and To recline the seatback: confuse you, or make you push a 1. Lift the lever. pedal when you do not want to. Adjust the driver seat only when If necessary, move the safety the vehicle is not moving. belt out of the way to access the lever. 2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place. 3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (6,1)

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To return the seatback to an upright position: WARNING (Continued) 1. Lift the lever fully without The lap belt cannot do its job applying pressure to the either. In a crash, the belt could seatback, and the seatback go up over your abdomen. The returns to the upright position. belt forces would be there, not at 2. Push and pull on the seatback to your pelvic bones. This could make sure it is locked. cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the { WARNING vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well Sitting in a reclined position when back in the seat and wear the the vehicle is in motion can be Do not have a seatback reclined if safety belt properly. the vehicle is moving. dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job when reclined like this. The shoulder belt cannot do its job because it will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash, you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. (Continued) Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1)

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Heated Front Seats The passenger seat may take longer to heat up. { WARNING Remote Start Heated Seats

If you cannot feel temperature When it is cold outside, the heated seats can be turned on change or pain to the skin, the automatically during a remote seat heater may cause burns vehicle start. The heated seats will even at low temperatures. To be canceled when the ignition is reduce the risk of burns, people turned on. Press the control to use with such a condition should use the heated seats after the vehicle is care when using the seat heater, started. especially for long periods of time. Do not place anything on On vehicles with heated front seats, The heated seat indicator lights on the seat that insulates against the controls are on the center the control do not turn on during a remote start. heat, such as a blanket, cushion, console. The engine must be cover, or similar item. This may running to operate the heated seats. The temperature performance of an cause the seat heater to Press L or M to heat the driver or unoccupied seat may be reduced. This is normal. overheat. An overheated seat passenger seat cushion and heater may cause a burn or may seatback. The heated seats will not turn on damage the seat. during a remote start unless the Press the control once for the heated seat feature is enabled in highest setting. With each press of the vehicle personalization menu. the control, the heated seat will See Remote Vehicle Start on change to the next lower setting, page 2 9 and Remote Start Auto and then the off setting. Three lights ‑ “ Heat Seats under Vehicle indicate the highest setting and one ” Personalization on page 5 34 for light the lowest. ‑ more information. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (8,1)

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Rear Seats Either side of the rear seatback can be folded. To fold the rear seatbacks: 1. Place the front seatbacks in the upright position. See Reclining Seatbacks on page 3‑5. Notice: Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the 3. Make sure the safety belt is in A tab near the seatback lever safety belts and return them to the guide on top of the seatback. raises when the seatback is their normal stowed position unlocked. before folding a rear seat. 4. Reach under the safety belt and pull the lever to unlock the 5. Fold the seatback forward. 2. Unbuckle the rear safety belts seatback. and make sure the safety belt Repeat Steps 1 through 4 for the buckles are stowed in the other seatback, if desired. pockets in the seat cushion. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1)

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To raise the seatback: 1. Make sure the safety belt is in the guide on the top of the { WARNING seatback. { WARNING If the seatback is not locked, it 2. Lift the seatback up and push it could move forward in a sudden A safety belt that is improperly rearward until it clicks into place. routed, not properly attached, stop or crash. That could cause Keep the safety belts clear of the injury to the person sitting there. or twisted will not provide the seatback and untwisted. protection needed in a crash. The Always pull forward on the top of person wearing the belt could be A tab near the seatback lever the seatback at the area of the retracts when the seatback is seriously injured. After raising the latch to be sure it is locked. locked in place. rear seatback, always check to be sure that the safety belts are The center rear safety belt may 3. Push and pull on the seatback to properly routed and attached, and lock when you raise the make sure it is locked into are not twisted. seatback. If this happens, let the position. belt go back all the way and start again. 4. Repeat Steps 1 through 3 for the other seatback, if necessary. Keep the seat in the upright locked position when not in use. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (10,1)

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Why Safety Belts Work Safety Belts WARNING (Continued) This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts It is extremely dangerous to ride properly. It also describes some in a cargo area, inside or outside things not to do with safety belts. of a vehicle. In a collision, passengers riding in these areas { WARNING are more likely to be seriously Do not let anyone ride where a injured or killed. Do not allow safety belt cannot be worn passengers to ride in any area of properly. In a crash, if you or your the vehicle that is not equipped passenger(s) are not wearing with seats and safety belts. safety belts, injuries can be much Always wear a safety belt, and check that all passenger(s) are worse than if you are wearing When riding in a vehicle, you travel safety belts. You can be seriously restrained properly too. as fast as the vehicle does. If the injured or killed by hitting things vehicle stops suddenly, you keep inside the vehicle harder or by This vehicle has indicators as a going until something stops you. being ejected from the vehicle. reminder to buckle the safety belts. It could be the windshield, the In addition, anyone who is not See Safety Belt Reminders on instrument panel, or the safety belts! buckled up can strike other page 5‑10 for additional information. passengers in the vehicle. (Continued) Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1)

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When you wear a safety belt, you them. Whether or not an airbag There are important things to know and the vehicle slow down together. is provided, all occupants still about wearing a safety belt properly. There is more time to stop because have to buckle up to get the you stop over a longer distance and, most protection. when worn properly, your strongest Also, in nearly all states and in bones take the forces from the all Canadian provinces, the law safety belts. That is why wearing requires wearing safety belts. safety belts makes such good sense. How to Wear Safety Belts Questions and Answers About Properly Safety Belts This section is only for people of Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle adult size. after a crash if I am wearing a There are special things to know safety belt? about safety belts and children. And . A: You could be — whether you are there are different rules for smaller Sit up straight and always keep wearing a safety belt or not. children and infants. If a child will be your feet on the floor in front Your chance of being conscious riding in the vehicle, see Older of you. during and after a crash, so you Children on page 3‑33 or Infants . Always use the correct buckle can unbuckle and get out, is and Young Children on page 3‑35. for your seating position. much greater if you are belted. Follow those rules for everyone's Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why protection. should I have to wear safety It is very important for all occupants belts? to buckle up. Statistics show that A: Airbags are supplemental unbelted people are hurt more often systems only; so they work with in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. safety belts — not instead of Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (12,1)

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. Wear the lap part of the belt low and snug on the hips, just WARNING (Continued) touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies force to the strong . Never wear the shoulder belt pelvic bones and you would be under both arms or behind less likely to slide under the lap your back. belt. If you slid under it, the belt . Never route the lap or would apply force on your shoulder belt over an abdomen. This could cause armrest. serious or even fatal injuries. . Wear the shoulder belt over the shoulder and across the chest. Lap-Shoulder Belt These parts of the body are best All seating positions in the vehicle 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull able to take belt restraining have a lap-shoulder belt. the belt across you. Do not let it forces. The shoulder belt locks if The following instructions explain get twisted. there is a sudden stop or crash. how to wear a lap-shoulder belt The lap-shoulder belt may lock if properly. { WARNING you pull the belt across you very 1. Adjust the seat, if the seat is quickly. If this happens, let the You can be seriously injured, adjustable, so you can sit up belt go back slightly to unlock it. or even killed, by not wearing straight. To see how, see Then pull the belt across you your safety belt properly. “Seats” in the Index. more slowly. . Never allow the lap or If the shoulder portion of a shoulder belt to become passenger belt is pulled out all loose or twisted. the way, the child restraint locking feature may be engaged. (Continued) If this happens, let the belt go back all the way and start again. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1)

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If equipped with a shoulder belt height adjuster, move it to the height that is right for you. See “Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster” later in this section for instructions on use and important safety information.

3. Push the latch plate into the To unlatch the belt, push the button buckle until it clicks. on the buckle. The belt should Pull up on the latch plate to return to its stowed position. make sure it is secure. If the belt Before a door is closed, be sure the is not long enough, see Safety safety belt is out of the way. If a Belt Extender on page 3‑17. door is slammed against a safety Position the release button on belt, damage can occur to both the safety belt and the vehicle. the buckle so that the safety belt 4. To make the lap part tight, pull could be quickly unbuckled if up on the shoulder belt. necessary. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (14,1)

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Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Safety Belt Pretensioners The vehicle has a shoulder belt This vehicle has safety belt height adjuster for the driver and pretensioners for front outboard right front passenger seating occupants. Although the safety belt positions. pretensioners cannot be seen, they Adjust the guide so the shoulder are part of the safety belt assembly. portion of the belt is on the shoulder They can help tighten the safety and not falling off of it. The belt belts during the early stages of a should be close to, but not moderate to severe frontal and near contacting, the neck. Improper frontal crash if the threshold shoulder belt height adjustment conditions for pretensioner could reduce the effectiveness of activation are met. the safety belt in a crash. See How Press the release button (A) and Pretensioners work only once. If the to Wear Safety Belts Properly on move the height adjuster to the pretensioners activate in a crash, desired position. The adjuster can page 3‑11. they will need to be replaced, and be moved up by pushing the slide/ probably other new parts for the trim up. After the adjuster is set to vehicle's safety belt system. See the desired position, try to move it Replacing Safety Belt System Parts down without pushing the release after a Crash on page 3‑18. button to make sure it has locked into position. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1)

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Rear Safety Belt Comfort There is one guide, if equipped, for Guides each outboard passenger position in the rear seat. To install a comfort This vehicle may have rear safety guide to the safety belt: belt comfort guides. If not, they are available through the dealer. The guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older children who have outgrown booster seats and for some adults. When installed and properly adjusted, the comfort guide positions the belt away from the neck and head. 2. Place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide.

1. Remove the guide from its storage pocket on the side of the seat. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (16,1)

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{ WARNING

A safety belt that is not properly worn may not provide the protection needed in a crash. The person wearing the belt could be seriously injured. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 3. Be sure that the belt is not 4. Buckle, position, and release twisted and it lies flat. The the safety belt as described elastic cord must be under the previously in this section. Make belt and the guide on top. sure 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. 5. To remove and store the comfort guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can be removed from the guide. Store the guide in its storage pocket on the seatback. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (17,1)

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Safety Belt Use During The best way to protect the fetus is Safety System Check to protect the mother. When a safety Pregnancy belt is worn properly, it is more likely Now and then, check that the safety Safety belts work for everyone, that the fetus will not be hurt in a belt reminder light, safety belts, including pregnant women. Like all crash. For pregnant women, as for buckles, latch plates, retractors, and occupants, they are more likely to anyone, the key to making safety anchorages are all working properly. be seriously injured if they do not belts effective is wearing them Look for any other loose or wear safety belts. properly. damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a safety belt system Safety Belt Extender from doing its job. See your dealer to have it repaired. Torn or frayed If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten safety belts may not protect you in a around you, you should use it. crash. They can rip apart under But if a safety belt is not long impact forces. If a belt is torn or enough, your dealer will order you frayed, get a new one right away. an extender. When you go in to Make sure the safety belt reminder order it, take the heaviest coat you light is working. See Safety Belt will wear, so the extender will be Reminders on page 5‑10 for more long enough for you. To help avoid information. personal injury, do not let someone Keep safety belts clean and dry. else use it, and use it only for the See Safety Belt Care on page 3 18. seat it is made to fit. The extender ‑ A pregnant woman should wear a has been designed for adults. Never lap-shoulder belt, and the lap use it for securing child seats. To portion should be worn as low as wear it, attach it to the regular safety possible, below the rounding, belt. For more information, see the throughout the pregnancy. instruction sheet that comes with the extender. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (18,1)

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Safety Belt Care Replacing Safety Belt After a minor crash, replacement of safety belts may not be necessary. Keep belts clean and dry. System Parts after a But the safety belt assemblies that Crash were used during any crash may { WARNING have been stressed or damaged. { WARNING See your dealer to have the safety Do not bleach or dye safety belts. belt assemblies inspected or It may severely weaken them. In A crash can damage the safety replaced. a crash, they might not be able to belt system in the vehicle. New parts and repairs may be provide adequate protection. A damaged safety belt system necessary even if the safety belt Clean safety belts only with mild may not properly protect the system was not being used at the soap and lukewarm water. person using it, resulting in time of the crash. serious injury or even death in a Have the safety belt pretensioners crash. To help make sure the checked if the vehicle has been in a safety belt systems are working crash, or if the airbag readiness light properly after a crash, have them stays on after you start the vehicle inspected and any necessary or while you are driving. See Airbag replacements made as soon as Readiness Light on page 5‑11. possible. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (19,1)

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Airbag System . A roof-rail airbag for the driver For seat-mounted side impact and the passenger seated airbags, the word AIRBAG is on the The vehicle has the following directly behind the driver. side of the seatback closest to airbags: . A roof-rail airbag for the front the door. . A frontal airbag for the driver. outboard passenger and the For roof-rail airbags, the word passenger seated directly . AIRBAG is on the ceiling or trim. A frontal airbag for the front behind the front outboard outboard passenger. passenger. Airbags are designed to supplement . A knee airbag for the driver. the protection provided by safety All vehicle airbags have the word belts. Even though today's airbags . A knee airbag for the front AIRBAG on the trim or on a label are also designed to help reduce outboard passenger. near the deployment opening. the risk of injury from the force of an . A seat-mounted side impact For frontal airbags, the word inflating bag, all airbags must inflate airbag for the driver. AIRBAG is on the center of the very quickly to do their job. steering wheel for the driver and on . A seat-mounted side impact the instrument panel for the front airbag for the front outboard outboard passenger. passenger. For knee airbags, the word AIRBAG . Seat-mounted side impact is on the lower part of the airbags for the second row instrument panel. outboard passengers. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (20,1)

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Here are the most important things to know about the airbag system: { WARNING { WARNING Because airbags inflate with great Children who are up against, { WARNING force and faster than the blink of or very close to, any airbag when You can be severely injured or an eye, anyone who is up it inflates can be seriously injured killed in a crash if you are not against, or very close to any or killed. Airbags plus wearing your safety belt, even airbag when it inflates can be lap-shoulder belts offer protection with airbags. Airbags are seriously injured or killed. Do not for adults and older children, but designed to work with safety sit unnecessarily close to any not for young children and infants. belts, not replace them. Also, airbag, as you would be if sitting Neither the vehicle's safety belt airbags are not designed to inflate on the edge of the seat or leaning system nor its airbag system is in every crash. In some crashes forward. Safety belts help keep designed for them. Young safety belts are the only restraint. you in position before and during children and infants need the See When Should an Airbag a crash. Always wear a safety protection that a child restraint belt, even with airbags. The driver system can provide. Always Inflate? on page 3‑23. should sit as far back as possible secure children properly in the Wearing your safety belt during a while still maintaining control of vehicle. To read how, see Older crash helps reduce the chance of the vehicle. Children on page 3‑33 or Infants hitting things inside the vehicle or and Young Children on being ejected from it. Airbags are Occupants should not lean on or sleep against the door or side page 3‑35. “supplemental restraints” to the safety belts. Everyone in the windows in seating positions with vehicle should wear a safety belt seat-mounted side impact airbags properly, whether or not there is and/or roof-rail airbags. an airbag for that person. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (21,1)

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Where Are the Airbags?

There is an airbag readiness light on the instrument panel cluster, which shows the airbag symbol. The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Airbag Readiness The driver knee airbag is below the Light on page 5‑11 for more steering column. The front outboard information. passenger knee airbag is below the The driver frontal airbag is in the glove box. center of the steering wheel. The front outboard passenger frontal airbag is in the passenger side instrument panel. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (22,1)

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WARNING (Continued)

or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering. Do not use seat accessories that Driver Side Shown, Passenger Rear Seat Driver Side Shown, block the inflation path of a Side Similar Passenger Side Similar seat-mounted side impact airbag. The seat-mounted side impact On vehicles with second row Never secure anything to the roof airbags for the driver and front seat‐mounted side impact airbags, of a vehicle with roof-rail airbags outboard passenger are in the side they are in the sides of the rear by routing a rope or tie‐down of the seatbacks closest to the door. seatback closest to the door. through any door or window The roof-rail airbags for the driver, opening. If you do, the path of an right front passenger, and second { WARNING inflating roof-rail airbag will be row outboard passengers are in the blocked. ceiling above the side windows. If something is between an occupant and an airbag, the airbag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury (Continued) Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (23,1)

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When Should an Airbag Frontal airbags may inflate at The vehicle has electronic frontal different crash speeds depending on sensors, which help the sensing Inflate? whether the vehicle hits an object system distinguish between a Frontal airbags are designed to straight on or at an angle, and moderate frontal impact and a more inflate in moderate to severe frontal whether the object is fixed or severe frontal impact. For moderate or near frontal crashes to help moving, rigid or deformable, narrow frontal impacts, dual-stage airbags reduce the potential for severe or wide. inflate at a level less than full injuries, mainly to the driver's or Thresholds can also vary with deployment. For more severe frontal front outboard passenger's head specific vehicle design. impacts, full deployment occurs. and chest. However, they are only Frontal airbags are not intended to The vehicle has seat-mounted side designed to inflate if the impact impact airbags and roof-rail airbags. exceeds a predetermined inflate during vehicle rollovers, rear impacts, or in many side impacts. See Airbag System on page 3‑19. deployment threshold. Deployment Seat-mounted side impact and thresholds are used to predict how In addition, the vehicle has roof-rail airbags are intended to severe a crash is likely to be in time dual-stage frontal airbags. inflate in moderate to severe side for the airbags to inflate and help Dual-stage airbags adjust the crashes depending on the location restrain the occupants. restraint according to crash severity. of the impact. In addition, these Whether the frontal airbags will or Frontal knee airbags are designed roof‐rail airbags are intended to should inflate is not based primarily to inflate in moderate to severe inflate during a rollover or in a on how fast the vehicle is traveling. frontal or near frontal impacts that severe frontal impact. Seat-mounted It depends on what is hit, the exceed a predetermined side impact and roof-rail airbags will direction of the impact, and how deployment threshold. inflate if the crash severity is above quickly the vehicle slows down. the system's designed threshold level. The threshold level can vary with specific vehicle design. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (24,1)

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Roof‐rail airbags are not intended to How Does an Airbag But airbags would not help in many inflate in rear impacts. types of collisions, primarily A seat-mounted side impact airbag Restrain? because the occupant's motion is is intended to inflate on the side of In moderate to severe frontal or not toward those airbags. See When the vehicle that is struck. Both roof‐ near frontal collisions, even belted Should an Airbag Inflate? on rail airbags will inflate when either occupants can contact the steering page 3‑23 for more information. side of the vehicle is struck or if the wheel or the instrument panel. In Airbags should never be regarded sensing system predicts that the moderate to severe side collisions, as anything more than a supplement vehicle is about to roll over on its even belted occupants can contact to safety belts. side, or in a severe frontal impact. the inside of the vehicle. In any particular crash, no one can Airbags supplement the protection What Will You See after say whether an airbag should have provided by safety belts by an Airbag Inflates? inflated simply because of the distributing the force of the impact vehicle damage or repair costs. more evenly over the After the frontal airbags and occupant's body. seat-mounted side impact airbags inflate, they quickly deflate, so What Makes an Airbag Rollover capable roof rail airbags ‐ quickly that some people may not Inflate? are designed to help contain the even realize an airbag inflated. head and chest of occupants in the In a deployment event, the sensing Roof-rail airbags may still be at least outboard seating positions in the system sends an electrical signal partially inflated for some time after first and second rows. The rollover triggering a release of gas from the they inflate. Some components of capable roof rail airbags are inflator. Gas from the inflator fills the ‐ the airbag module may be hot for designed to help reduce the risk of airbag causing the bag to break out several minutes. For location of the full or partial ejection in rollover of the cover. The inflator, the airbag, airbags, see Where Are the events, although no system can and related hardware are all part of Airbags? on page 3 21. prevent all such ejections. ‑ the airbag module. For airbag location, see Where Are the Airbags? on page 3‑21. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (25,1)

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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 To avoid this, everyone in the A crash severe enough to inflate from the vents in the deflated vehicle should get out as soon as the airbags may have also airbags. Airbag inflation does not it is safe to do so. If you have damaged important functions in prevent the driver from seeing out of breathing problems but cannot the vehicle, such as the fuel the windshield or being able to steer get out of the vehicle after an system, brake and steering the vehicle, nor does it prevent airbag inflates, then get fresh air systems, etc. Even if the vehicle people from leaving the vehicle. by opening a window or a door. appears to be drivable after a If you experience breathing moderate crash, there may be { WARNING problems following an airbag concealed damage that could deployment, you should seek make it difficult to safely operate When an airbag inflates, there medical attention. the vehicle. may be dust in the air. This dust Use caution if you should attempt could cause breathing problems The vehicle has a feature that may to restart the engine after a crash for people with a history of has occurred. asthma or other breathing trouble. automatically unlock the doors, turn on the interior lamps, turn on the (Continued) hazard warning flashers, and shut off the fuel system after the airbags inflate. You can lock the doors, turn off the interior lamps, and turn off the hazard warning flashers by using the controls for those features. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (26,1)

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In many crashes severe enough to . Let only qualified technicians inflate the airbag, windshields are work on the airbag systems. broken by vehicle deformation. Improper service can mean that Additional windshield breakage may an airbag system will not work also occur from the front outboard properly. See your dealer for passenger airbag. service. . Airbags are designed to inflate Passenger Sensing Canada only once. After an airbag System The words ON and OFF, or the inflates, you will need some new symbol for on and off, will be visible parts for the airbag system. The vehicle has a passenger during the system check. If you use If you do not get them, the sensing system for the front remote start, if equipped, to start the airbag system will not be there outboard passenger position. The vehicle, you may not see the system to help protect you in another passenger airbag status indicator check. When the system check is crash. A new system will include will light on the instrument panel complete, either the word ON or airbag modules and possibly when the vehicle is started. OFF, or the symbol for on or off, will other parts. The service manual be visible. See Passenger Airbag for the vehicle covers the need Status Indicator on page 5‑12. to replace other parts. The passenger sensing system . The vehicle has a crash sensing turns off the front outboard and diagnostic module which passenger frontal airbag and knee records information after a airbag under certain conditions. crash. See Vehicle Data United States No other airbag is affected by the Recording and Privacy on passenger sensing system. page 13‑14 and Event Data Recorders on page 13‑14. The passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the front outboard passenger seat. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (27,1)

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The sensors are designed to detect Never put a rear-facing child seat in the presence of a properly seated the front. This is because the risk to WARNING (Continued) occupant and determine if the front the rear-facing child is so great, outboard passenger frontal airbag if the airbag inflates. Even if the passenger sensing and knee airbag should be allowed system has turned off the front to inflate or not. { WARNING outboard passenger airbag(s), no According to accident statistics, system is fail-safe. No one can children are safer when properly A child in a rear-facing child guarantee that an airbag will not secured in a rear seat in the correct restraint can be seriously injured inflate under some unusual child restraint for their weight or killed if the passenger frontal circumstance, even though the and size. airbag inflates. This is because airbag(s) are off. the back of the rear-facing child We recommend that children restraint would be very close to Secure rear-facing child restraints be secured in a rear seat, the inflating airbag. A child in a in a rear seat, even if the including: an infant or a child riding airbag(s) are off. If you secure a in a rear-facing child restraint; a forward-facing child restraint can forward-facing child restraint in child riding in a forward-facing child be seriously injured or killed if the the front outboard passenger seat; an older child riding in a passenger frontal airbag inflates booster seat; and children, who are and the passenger seat is in a seat, always move the seat as far large enough, using safety belts. forward position. back as it will go. It is better to (Continued) secure the child restraint in a rear seat. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (28,1)

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The passenger sensing system is The passenger sensing system is designed to turn off the front designed to turn on the front { WARNING outboard passenger frontal airbag outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag if: and knee airbag anytime the system If the airbag readiness light ever senses that a person of adult size is comes on and stays on, it means . The front outboard passenger that something may be wrong seat is unoccupied. sitting properly in the front outboard passenger seat. When the with the airbag system. To help . The system determines that an passenger sensing system has avoid injury to yourself or others, infant is present in a child allowed the airbag(s) to be enabled, have the vehicle serviced right restraint. the on indicator will light and stay lit away. See Airbag Readiness . A front outboard passenger as a reminder that the airbag(s) Light on page 5‑11 for more takes his/her weight off of the are active. information, including important seat for a period of time. For some children, including safety information. . There is a critical problem with children in child restraints, and for the airbag system or the very small adults, the passenger If the On Indicator Is Lit for a passenger sensing system. sensing system may or may not turn Child Restraint off the front outboard passenger When the passenger sensing frontal airbag and knee airbag, If a child restraint has been installed system has turned off the front depending upon the person's and the on indicator is lit: outboard passenger frontal airbag seating posture and body build. 1. Turn the vehicle off. and knee airbag, the off indicator Everyone in the vehicle who will light and stay lit as a reminder has outgrown child restraints 2. Remove the child restraint from that the airbag(s) are off. See should wear a safety belt the vehicle. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator properly — whether or not there 3. Remove any additional items on page 5‑12. is an airbag for that person. from the seat such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat heaters, or seat massagers. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (29,1)

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4. Reinstall the child restraint upon the child's seating posture and Use the following steps to allow the following the directions provided body build. It is better to secure the system to detect that person and by the child restraint child restraint in a rear seat. enable the front outboard passenger manufacturer and refer to frontal airbag and knee airbag: If the Off Indicator Is Lit for an Securing Child Restraints (Rear 1. Turn the vehicle off. Seat) on page 3‑48 or Securing Adult-Size Occupant Child Restraints (Front 2. Remove any additional material Passenger Seat) on page 3‑50. from the seat, such as blankets, cushions, seat covers, seat 5. If, after reinstalling the child heaters, or seat massagers. restraint and restarting the vehicle, the on indicator is still lit, 3. Place the seatback in the fully turn the vehicle off. Then slightly upright position. recline the vehicle seatback and 4. Have the person sit upright in adjust the seat cushion, the seat, centered on the seat if adjustable, to make sure that cushion, with legs comfortably the vehicle seatback is not extended. pushing the child restraint into the seat cushion. Also make 5. Restart the vehicle and have the sure the child restraint is not person remain in this position for trapped under the vehicle head If a person of adult size is sitting in one minute after the on indicator restraint. If this happens, adjust the front outboard passenger seat, is lit. the head restraint. See Head but the off indicator is lit, it could be Restraints on page 3‑2. because that person is not sitting properly in the seat. 6. Restart the vehicle. The passenger sensing system may or may not turn off the airbag(s) for a child in a child restraint depending Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (30,1)

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Additional Factors Affecting A wet seat can affect the System Operation performance of the passenger { WARNING sensing system. Here is how: Safety belts help keep the Stowing of articles under the passenger in position on the seat . The passenger sensing system passenger seat or between the during vehicle maneuvers and may turn off the passenger passenger seat cushion and braking, which helps the passenger airbag when liquid is soaked into seatback may interfere with the sensing system maintain the the seat. If this happens, the off proper operation of the passenger passenger airbag status. See indicator will be lit, and the sensing system. “Safety Belts” and “Child Restraints” airbag readiness light on the in the Index for additional instrument panel will also be lit. information about the importance of . Liquid pooled on the seat that Servicing the proper restraint use. has not soaked in may make it Airbag-Equipped Vehicle more likely that the passenger A thick layer of additional material, Airbags affect how the vehicle such as a blanket or cushion, sensing system will turn on the passenger airbag while a child should be serviced. There are parts or aftermarket equipment such as of the airbag system in several seat covers, seat heaters, and seat restraint or child occupant is on the seat. If the passenger airbag places around the vehicle. Your massagers can affect how well the dealer and the service manual have passenger sensing system is turned on, the on indicator will be lit. information about servicing the operates. We recommend that you vehicle and the airbag system. To not use seat covers or other If the passenger seat gets wet, dry purchase a service manual, see aftermarket equipment except when the seat immediately. If the airbag Service Publications Ordering approved by GM for your specific readiness light is lit, do not install a Information on page 13‑12. vehicle. See Adding Equipment to child restraint or allow anyone to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on occupy the seat. See Airbag page 3‑31 for more information Readiness Light on page 5‑11 for about modifications that can affect important safety information. how the system operates. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (31,1)

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diagnostic module, steering wheel, This could either prevent proper { WARNING instrument panel, roof-rail airbag deployment of the passenger modules, ceiling headliner or pillar airbag(s) or prevent the passenger For up to 10 seconds after the garnish trim, front sensors, side sensing system from properly vehicle is turned off and the impact sensors, or airbag wiring. turning off the passenger airbag(s). battery is disconnected, an airbag Your dealer and the service manual See Passenger Sensing System on can still inflate during improper page 3‑26. service. You can be injured if you have information about the location are close to an airbag when it of the airbag sensors, sensing and If the vehicle has rollover roof‐rail diagnostic module, and airbag airbags, see Different Size Tires inflates. Avoid yellow connectors. wiring. and Wheels on page 10 59 for They are probably part of the ‑ additional important information. airbag system. Be sure to follow In addition, the vehicle has a proper service procedures, and passenger sensing system for the If you have to modify your vehicle make sure the person performing front outboard passenger position, because you have a disability and work for you is qualified to do so. which includes sensors that are have questions about whether the part of the passenger seat. The modifications will affect the vehicle's passenger sensing system may not airbag system, or if you have Adding Equipment to the operate properly if the original seat questions about whether the airbag Airbag-Equipped Vehicle trim is replaced with non-GM system will be affected if the vehicle covers, upholstery or trim, or with is modified for any other reason, call Adding accessories that change the GM covers, upholstery or trim Customer Assistance. See vehicle's frame, bumper system, designed for a different vehicle. Customer Assistance Offices on height, front end or side sheet Any object, such as an aftermarket page 13‑3. metal, may keep the airbag system seat heater or a comfort enhancing from working properly. The pad or device, installed under or on operation of the airbag system can top of the seat fabric, could also also be affected by changing or interfere with the operation of the moving any parts of the front seats, passenger sensing system. safety belts, the airbag sensing and Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (32,1)

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Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. The airbag system does not need Parts after a Crash See your dealer for service. regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Make sure the { WARNING If the airbag readiness light stays on airbag readiness light is working. after the vehicle is started or comes See Airbag Readiness Light on A crash can damage the on when you are driving, the airbag page 5‑11 for more information. airbag systems in the vehicle. system may not work properly. A damaged airbag system may Have the vehicle serviced right Notice: If an airbag covering is away. See Airbag Readiness Light not work properly and may damaged, opened, or broken, the on page 5‑11 for more information. airbag may not work properly. not protect you and your Do not open or break the airbag passenger(s) in a crash, resulting coverings. If there are any in serious injury or even death. opened or broken airbag covers, To 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 page 3‑21. See your dealer for as possible. service. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (33,1)

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Child Restraints The manufacturer's instructions that . Does the lap belt fit low and come with the booster seat state the snug on the hips, touching the weight and height limitations for that thighs? 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 . Can proper safety belt fit be passes the fit test below: maintained for the length of the . Sit all the way back on the seat. trip? If yes, continue. If no, Do the knees bend at the seat return to the booster seat. edge? If yes, continue. If no, Q: What is the proper way to return to the booster seat. wear safety belts? . Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. A: An older child should wear a Does the shoulder belt rest on lap-shoulder belt and get the the shoulder? If yes, continue. additional restraint a shoulder If no, try using the rear safety belt can provide. The shoulder belt comfort guide. See “Rear belt should not cross the face or Safety Belt Comfort Guides” neck. The lap belt should fit under Lap-Shoulder Belt on Older children who have outgrown snugly below the hips, just page 3 12 for more information. booster seats should wear the ‑ touching the top of the thighs. If the shoulder belt still does not vehicle safety belts. This applies belt force to the rest on the shoulder, then return child's pelvic bones in a crash. to the booster seat. It should never be worn over the abdomen, which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in a crash. Also see “Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides” under Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑12. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (34,1)

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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 might also slide under system secured in a rear seating the lap belt. The belt force would position. then be applied right on the abdomen. That could cause In a crash, children who are not serious or fatal injuries. The buckled up can strike other people shoulder belt should go over the who are buckled up, or can be shoulder and across the chest. thrown out of the vehicle. Older children need to use safety belts properly. { WARNING { WARNING Never do this. Never do this. Never allow a child to wear the Never allow two children to wear safety belt with the shoulder belt the same safety belt. The safety behind their back. A child can be belt cannot properly spread the seriously injured by not wearing impact forces. In a crash, the two the lap-shoulder belt properly. In a children can be crushed together crash, the child would not be and seriously injured. A safety restrained by the shoulder belt. belt must be used by only one The child could move too far person at a time. forward increasing the chance of head and neck injury. (Continued) Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (35,1)

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Infants and Young Airbags plus lap‐shoulder belts offer protection for adults and older WARNING (Continued) Children children, but not for young children Everyone in a vehicle needs and infants. Neither the vehicle's For example, in a crash at only protection! This includes infants and safety belt system nor its airbag 40 km/h (25 mph), a 5.5 kg (12 lb) all other children. Neither the system is designed for them. Every infant will suddenly become a distance traveled nor the age and time infants and young children ride 110 kg (240 lb) force on a size of the traveler changes the in vehicles, they should have the person's arms. An infant should need, for everyone, to use safety protection provided by appropriate be secured in an appropriate restraints. In fact, the law in every child restraints. restraint. state in the United States and in Children who are not restrained every Canadian province says properly can strike other people, children up to some age must be or can be thrown out of the vehicle. restrained while in a vehicle. { WARNING { WARNING Never do this. Children can be seriously injured or strangled if a shoulder belt is Never hold an infant or a child wrapped around their neck and while riding in a vehicle. Due to the safety belt continues to crash forces, an infant or a child tighten. Never leave children will become so heavy it is not unattended in a vehicle and never possible to hold it during a crash. allow children to play with the (Continued) safety belts. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (36,1)

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sure it is designed to be used in { WARNING a motor vehicle. If it is, the restraint will have a label saying Never do this. that it meets federal motor Children who are up against, vehicle safety standards. or very close to, any airbag when The restraint manufacturer's it inflates can be seriously injured instructions that come with the or killed. Never put a rear-facing restraint state the weight and child restraint in the right front height limitations for a particular seat. Secure a rear-facing child child restraint. In addition, there restraint in a rear seat. It is also are many kinds of restraints better to secure a forward-facing available for children with child restraint in a rear seat. If you Q: What are the different types of special needs. must secure a forward-facing add-on child restraints? child restraint in the right front A: Add-on child restraints, which { WARNING seat, always move the front are purchased by the vehicle passenger seat as far back as it owner, are available in four basic To reduce the risk of neck and will go. types. Selection of a particular head injury during a crash, infants restraint should take into need complete support. This is consideration not only the child's because an infant's neck is not weight, height, and age but also fully developed and its head whether or not the restraint will weighs so much compared with be compatible with the motor the rest of its body. In a crash, an vehicle in which it will be used. infant in a rear-facing child For most basic types of child restraint settles into the restraint, restraints, there are many so the crash forces can be different models available. When (Continued) purchasing a child restraint, be Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (37,1)

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Child Restraint Systems WARNING (Continued)

distributed across the strongest part of an infant's body, the back and shoulders. Infants should always be secured in rear-facing child restraints.

{ WARNING

A young child's hip bones are still (B) Forward-Facing Child Seat so small that the vehicle's regular (A) Rear‐Facing Infant Seat A forward-facing child seat (B) safety belt may not remain low on provides restraint for the child's the hip bones, as it should. A rear-facing infant seat (A) body with the harness. Instead, it may settle up around provides restraint with the seating the child's abdomen. In a crash, surface against the back of the the belt would apply force on a infant. body area that is unprotected by The harness system holds the infant any bony structure. This alone in place and, in a crash, acts to could cause serious or fatal keep the infant positioned in the injuries. To reduce the risk of restraint. serious or fatal injuries during a crash, young children should always be secured in appropriate child restraints. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (38,1)

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Securing an Add-On Child To help reduce the chance of injury, Restraint in the Vehicle the child restraint must be secured in the vehicle. Child restraint { WARNING systems must be secured in vehicle seats by lap belts or the lap belt A child can be seriously injured or portion of a lap-shoulder belt, or by killed in a crash if the child the LATCH system. See Lower restraint is not properly secured in Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3 41 for the vehicle. Secure the child ‑ more information. restraint properly in the vehicle Children can be endangered in a using the vehicle safety belt or crash if the child restraint is not LATCH system, following the properly secured in the vehicle. (C) Booster Seats instructions that came with that A booster seat (C) is a child restraint child restraint and the instructions designed to improve the fit of the in this manual. vehicle's safety belt system. A booster seat can also help a child to see out the window. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (39,1)

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When securing an add-on child In some areas, Certified Child Securing the Child within the restraint, refer to the instructions Passenger Safety Technicians Child Restraint that come with the restraint which (CPSTs) are available to inspect may be on the restraint itself or in a and demonstrate how to correctly { WARNING booklet, or both, and to this manual. use and install child restraints. The child restraint instructions are In the U.S., refer to the A child can be seriously injured or important, so if they are not National Highway Traffic Safety killed in a crash if the child is not available, obtain a replacement Administration (NHTSA) website to properly secured in the child copy from the manufacturer. locate the nearest child safety seat restraint. Secure the child inspection station. For CPST Keep in mind that an unsecured properly following the instructions availability in Canada, check with child restraint can move around in a that came with that child restraint. collision or sudden stop and injure Transport Canada or the Provincial people in the vehicle. Be sure to Ministry of Transportation office. properly secure any child restraint in the vehicle — even when no child is in it. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (40,1)

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Where to Put the { WARNING WARNING (Continued) Restraint According to accident statistics, A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints children and infants are safer when restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the airbag properly restrained in a child or killed if the right front is off. If you secure a restraint system or infant restraint passenger airbag inflates. This is forward-facing child restraint in system secured in a rear seating because the back of the the right front seat, always move position. rear-facing child restraint would the front passenger seat as far be very close to the inflating back as it will go. It is better to We recommend that children and airbag. A child in a forward-facing secure the child restraint in a child restraints be secured in a rear child restraint can be seriously rear seat. seat, including: an infant or a child riding in a rear-facing child restraint; injured or killed if the right front See Passenger Sensing System passenger airbag inflates and the a child riding in a forward-facing on page 3‑26 for additional child seat; an older child riding in a passenger seat is in a forward information. booster seat; and children, who are position. large enough, using safety belts. Even if the passenger sensing When securing a child restraint in a A label on the sun visor says, system has turned off the right rear seating position, study the “Never put a rear-facing child front passenger frontal airbag, no instructions that came with the child restraint in the front.” This is system is fail-safe. No one can restraint to make sure it is because the risk to the rear-facing guarantee that an airbag will not compatible with this vehicle. child is so great if the airbag deploy under some unusual Child restraints and booster seats deploys. circumstance, even though it is vary considerably in size, and some turned off. may fit in certain seating positions (Continued) better than others. Always make sure the child restraint is properly secured. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (41,1)

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Depending on where you place the Lower Anchors and When installing a child restraint with child restraint and the size of the a top tether, you must also use child restraint you may not be able Tethers for Children either the lower anchors or the to access adjacent safety belt (LATCH System) safety belts to properly secure the assemblies or LATCH anchors for The LATCH system holds a child child restraint. A child restraint must additional passengers or child restraint during driving or in a crash. never be installed using only the top restraints. Adjacent seating This system is designed to make tether anchor. positions should not be used if the installation of a child restraint easier. In order to use the LATCH system in child restraint prevents access to or The LATCH system uses anchors in the vehicle, you need a child interferes with the routing of the the vehicle and attachments on the restraint that has LATCH safety belt. child restraint that are made for use attachments. The child restraint Wherever a child restraint is with the LATCH system. manufacturer will provide you with installed, be sure to secure the child Make sure that a LATCH-compatible instructions on how to use the child restraint properly. child restraint is properly installed restraint and its attachments. The Keep in mind that an unsecured using the anchors, or use the following explains how to attach a child restraint can move around in a vehicle's safety belts to secure the child restraint with these collision or sudden stop and injure restraint, following the instructions attachments in the vehicle. people in the vehicle. Be sure to that came with that restraint, and Not all vehicle seating positions or properly secure any child restraint in also the instructions in this manual. child restraints have lower anchors the vehicle — even when no child is and attachments or top tether in it. anchors and attachments. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (42,1)

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Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor The child restraint may have a single tether (A) or a dual tether (C). Either will have a single attachment (B) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints that have a top tether are designed for use with or without the top tether being attached. Others require the top tether always to be attached. In Canada, the law requires that Lower anchors (A) are metal bars A top tether (A, C) anchors the top forward-facing child restraints have built into the vehicle. There are of the child restraint to the vehicle. a top tether, and that the tether be two lower anchors for each A top tether anchor is built into the attached. Be sure to read and follow LATCH seating position that will vehicle. The top tether the instructions for the child accommodate a child restraint with attachment (B) on the child restraint restraint. lower attachments (B). connects to the top tether anchor in the vehicle in order to reduce the forward movement and rotation of the child restraint during driving or in a crash. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (43,1)

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Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations

To assist in locating the lower anchors, each rear anchor position has a label, near the crease between the seatback and the seat cushion.

The top tether anchors are under the covers, behind the rear seat, on Rear Seat the filler panel. Be sure to use an anchor on the same side of the I (Top Tether Anchor): Seating vehicle as the seating position positions with top tether anchors. where the child restraint will be H (Lower Anchor): Seating To assist in locating the top tether placed. positions with two lower anchors. anchors, the top tether anchor Do not secure a child restraint in a symbol is on the cover. position without a top tether anchor if a national or local law requires that the top tether be attached, or if the instructions that come with the child restraint say that the top tether must be attached. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (44,1)

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According to accident statistics, children and infants are safer when { WARNING WARNING (Continued) properly restrained in a child restraint system or infant restraint Do not attach more than one child of the retractor to set the lock, system secured in a rear seating restraint to a single anchor. if the vehicle has one, after the position. See Where to Put the Attaching more than one child child restraint has been installed. Restraint on page 3‑40 for restraint to a single anchor could additional information. cause the anchor or attachment Notice: Do not let the LATCH to come loose or even break attachments rub against the Securing a Child Restraint during a crash. A child or others vehicle’s safety belts. This may Designed for the LATCH could be injured. To reduce the damage these parts. If necessary, System risk of serious or fatal injuries move buckled safety belts to during a crash, attach only one avoid rubbing the LATCH { WARNING child restraint per anchor. attachments. If a LATCH-type child restraint is Do not fold the empty rear seat not attached to anchors, the child with a safety belt buckled. This restraint will not be able to protect { WARNING could damage the safety belt or the seat. Unbuckle and return the the child correctly. In a crash, the Children can be seriously injured safety belt to its stowed position, child could be seriously injured or or strangled if a shoulder belt is before folding the seat. killed. Install a LATCH-type child wrapped around their neck and restraint properly using the If you need to secure more than one the safety belt continues to anchors, or use the vehicle safety child restraint in the rear seat, see tighten. Buckle any unused safety belts to secure the restraint, Where to Put the Restraint on belts behind the child restraint so following the instructions that page 3‑40 for additional information. children cannot reach them. Pull came with the child restraint and Make sure to attach the child the shoulder belt all the way out the instructions in this manual. restraint at the proper anchor (Continued) location. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (45,1)

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This system is designed to make For outboard rear seating 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten installation of child restraints easier. positions, if the head the top tether according to When using lower anchors, do not restraint interferes with the the child restraint use the vehicle's safety belts. proper installation of the instructions and the Instead use the vehicle's anchors child restraint, the head following instructions: and child restraint attachments to restraint may be removed. secure the restraints. Some See “Head Restraint restraints also use another vehicle Removal and anchor to secure a top tether. Reinstallation” at the end of 1. Attach and tighten the lower this section. attachments to the lower 1.3. Attach and tighten the lower anchors. If the child restraint attachments on the child does not have lower restraint to the lower attachments or the desired anchors. seating position does not have 2. If the child restraint manufacturer . If you are using a single lower anchors, secure the child recommends that the top tether restraint with the top tether and tether in a rear outboard be attached, attach and tighten seating position with an the safety belts. Refer to the the top tether to the top tether child restraint manufacturer adjustable head restraint, anchor. Refer to the child route the single tether instructions and the instructions restraint instructions and the in this manual. under the head restraint. following steps: See Head Restraints on 1.1. Find the lower anchors for 2.1. Find the top tether anchor. page 3‑2 for additional the desired rear outboard information. seating position. Open the cover to expose the anchor. 1.2. Put the child restraint on the seat. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (46,1)

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. If you are using a dual . If you are using a single . If you are using a dual tether in a rear outboard tether in the center seating tether in the center seating seating position with an position, or the rear position, or the rear adjustable head restraint, outboard head restraint has outboard head restraint has route the dual tether around been removed, route the been removed, route the the head restraint. See single tether over the dual tether over the Head Restraints on seatback. seatback. page 3‑2 for additional 3. Before placing a child in the information. child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the LATCH path and attempt to move it side‐to‐side and back‐ and‐forth. There should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement, for proper installation. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (47,1)

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Head Restraint Removal and 4. When the child restraint is Reinstallation removed, reinstall the head restraint before the seating The rear outboard head restraints position is used. can be removed if they interfere with the proper installation of the child restraint. { WARNING To remove the head restraint: With head restraints that are not 1. Partially fold the seatback installed and adjusted properly, forward. See Rear Seats on there is a greater chance that page 3‑8 for additional occupants will suffer a neck/ information. spinal injury in a crash. Do not 2. Press both buttons on the head drive until the head restraints for restraint posts at the same time, all occupants are installed and and pull up on the head adjusted properly. restraint. 3. Store the head restraint in the trunk of the vehicle. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (48,1)

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To reinstall the head restraint: Replacing LATCH System Securing Child Restraints Parts After a Crash (Rear Seat) When securing a child restraint in a { WARNING rear seating position, study the instructions that came with the child A crash can damage the LATCH restraint to make sure it is system in the vehicle. A damaged compatible with this vehicle. LATCH system may not properly secure the child restraint, If the child restraint has the LATCH resulting in serious injury or even system, see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH death in a crash. To help make System) on page 3 41 for how and sure the LATCH system is ‑ where to install the child restraint working properly after a crash, 1. Insert the head restraint posts using LATCH. If a child restraint is see your dealer to have the secured in the vehicle using a into the holes in the top of the system inspected and any seatback. The notches (A) on safety belt and it uses a top tether, necessary replacements made as the posts must face the driver see Lower Anchors and Tethers for soon as possible. side of the vehicle. Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑41 for top tether anchor 2. Push the head restraint down. If the vehicle has the LATCH system locations. If necessary, press the height and it was being used during a Do not secure a child seat in a adjustment release button to crash, new LATCH system parts position without a top tether anchor further lower the head restraint. may be needed. if a national or local law requires See Head Restraints on New parts and repairs may be that the top tether be anchored, or if page 3‑2. necessary even if the LATCH the instructions that come with the 3. Try to move the head restraint to system was not being used at the child restraint say that the top strap make sure that it is locked in time of the crash. must be anchored. place. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (49,1)

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In Canada, the law requires that 2. Pick up the latch plate, and run forward-facing child restraints have the lap and shoulder portions of a top tether, and that the tether be the vehicle's safety belt through attached. or around the restraint. The child If the child restraint does not have restraint instructions will show the LATCH system, you will be you how. 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 4. Pull the shoulder belt all the way needs to be installed in the rear out of the retractor to set the seat, be sure to read Where to Put lock. When the retractor lock is the Restraint on page 3‑40. set, the belt can be tightened but not pulled out of the retractor. 1. Put the child restraint on the seat. If the head restraint interferes 3. Push the latch plate into the with the proper installation of the buckle until it clicks. If the latch child restraint, the head restraint plate will not go fully into the may be removed. See “Head buckle, check if the correct Restraint Removal and buckle is being used. Reinstallation” under Lower Position the release button on Anchors and Tethers for the buckle so that the safety belt Children (LATCH System) on could be quickly unbuckled if page 3‑41. necessary. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (50,1)

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6. If the child restraint has a top See “Head Restraint Removal and tether, follow the child restraint Reinstallation” under Lower Anchors manufacturer's instructions and Tethers for Children (LATCH regarding the use of the top System) on page 3‑41 for additional tether. See Lower Anchors and information on installing the head Tethers for Children (LATCH restraint properly. System) on page 3‑41 for more information. Securing Child Restraints 7. Before placing a child in the (Front Passenger Seat) child restraint, make sure it is This vehicle has airbags. A rear securely held in place. To check, seat is a safer place to secure a grasp the child restraint at the forward-facing child restraint. See safety belt path and attempt to 5. To tighten the belt, push down Where to Put the Restraint on on the child restraint, pull the move it side to side and back page 3‑40. shoulder portion of the belt to and forth. When the child tighten the lap portion of the belt, restraint is properly installed, In addition, the vehicle has a and feed the shoulder belt back there should be no more than passenger sensing system which is into the retractor. When installing 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement. designed to turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag and a forward-facing child restraint, it To remove the child restraint, passenger knee airbag under may be helpful to use your knee unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and certain conditions. See Passenger to push down on the child let it return to the stowed position. Sensing System on page 3 26 and restraint as you tighten the belt. If the top tether is attached to a ‑ Passenger Airbag Status Indicator top tether anchor, disconnect it. Try to pull the belt out of the on page 5 12 for more information, If the head restraint was removed, ‑ retractor to make sure the including important safety reinstall it before the seating retractor is locked. If the information. retractor is not locked, repeat position is used. Steps 4 and 5. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (51,1)

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A label on the sun visor says, If the child restraint has the LATCH “Never put a rear-facing child seat in WARNING (Continued) system, see Lower Anchors and the front.” This is because the risk to Tethers for Children (LATCH the rear-facing child is so great, Even if the passenger sensing System) on page 3‑41 for how and if the airbag deploys. system has turned off the right where to install the child restraint front passenger frontal airbag, no using LATCH. If a child restraint is secured using a safety belt and it { WARNING system is fail-safe. No one can uses a top tether, see Lower guarantee that an airbag will not A child in a rear-facing child Anchors and Tethers for Children deploy under some unusual restraint can be seriously injured (LATCH System) on page 3‑41 for circumstance, even though it is or killed if the right front top tether anchor locations. turned off. passenger airbag inflates. Do not secure a child seat in a This is because the back of the Secure rear-facing child restraints position without a top tether anchor rear-facing child restraint would in a rear seat, even if the airbag if a national or local law requires be very close to the inflating is off. If you secure a that the top tether be anchored, or if airbag. A child in a forward-facing forward-facing child restraint in the instructions that come with the child restraint can be seriously the right front seat, always move child restraint say that the top strap injured or killed if the right front the front passenger seat as far must be anchored. passenger airbag inflates and back as it will go. It is better to In Canada, the law requires that the passenger seat is in a secure the child restraint in a forward-facing child restraints have forward position. rear seat. a top tether, and that the tether be (Continued) See Passenger Sensing System attached. on page 3‑26 for additional information. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (52,1)

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You will be using the lap-shoulder belt to secure the child restraint in this position. Follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. 1. Move the seat as far back as it will go before securing the forward-facing child restraint. When the passenger sensing system has turned off the right front passenger frontal airbag and passenger knee airbag, the off indicator on the passenger airbag status indicator should 4. Push the latch plate into the 5. Pull the shoulder belt all the way light and stay lit when you start buckle until it clicks. out of the retractor to set the the vehicle. See Passenger Position the release button on lock. When the retractor lock is Airbag Status Indicator on the buckle, so that the safety set, the belt can be tightened but page 5‑12. belt could be quickly unbuckled not pulled out of the retractor. 2. Put the child restraint on if necessary. the seat. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint instructions will show you how. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (53,1)

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7. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the safety belt path and attempt to move it side‐to‐side and back‐ and‐forth. When the child restraint is properly installed, there should be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of movement. If the airbags are off, the off indicator in the passenger airbag 6. To tighten the belt, push down status indicator will come on and on the child restraint, pull the stay on when the vehicle is started. shoulder portion of the belt to If a child restraint has been installed tighten the lap portion of the belt, and the on indicator is lit, see “If the and feed the shoulder belt back On Indicator Is Lit for a Child into the retractor. When installing Restraint” under Passenger Sensing a forward-facing child restraint, it System on page 3‑26 for more may be helpful to use your knee information. to push down on the child restraint as you tighten the belt. To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle safety belt and Try to pull the belt out of the let it return to the stowed position. retractor to make sure the retractor is locked. If the retractor is not locked, repeat Steps 5 and 6. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (54,1)

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2 NOTES Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1)

Storage 4-1

Storage Storage Cupholders Compartments Cupholders are in the center console. Storage Compartments Instrument Panel Storage . . . . . 4-1 Instrument Panel Storage Glove Box ...... 4-1 Cupholders ...... 4-1 Center Console Storage ...... 4-2 Additional Storage Features Cargo Tie-Downs ...... 4-2

Cupholders may be located in the second row seat armrest. To There may be a storage access, pull the armrest down. compartment on the instrument panel. Pull the handle to open. Glove Box Open the glove box by lifting up on the lever. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (2,1)

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Center Console Storage Additional Storage Features Cargo Tie-Downs

Pull up on the latch (A) and slide the center console armrest to adjust the The center console storage has a position. Return the armrest to the storage area under the armrest. rear position to access the Pull up on the latch (A) to access. storage area. There may be an auxiliary jack outlet and a USB port located in the On the driver side in the rear center console. compartment is a retainer to hang light items on. See Auxiliary Devices on page 7‑20. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1)

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Airbag Readiness Light ...... 5-11 Lamps On Reminder ...... 5-22 Instruments and Passenger Airbag Status Cruise Control Light ...... 5-23 Controls Indicator ...... 5-12 Door Ajar Light ...... 5-23 Charging System Light ...... 5-13 Malfunction Information Displays Indicator Lamp ...... 5-13 Driver Information Controls Center (DIC) ...... 5-23 Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2 Service Vehicle Soon Steering Wheel Controls ...... 5-2 Light ...... 5-16 Vehicle Messages Horn ...... 5-3 Brake System Warning Vehicle Messages (Canada Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-3 Light ...... 5-16 Base Level) ...... 5-28 Compass ...... 5-4 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Vehicle Messages (Canada Clock ...... 5-5 Warning Light ...... 5-17 Uplevel and United Power Outlets ...... 5-5 Up-Shift Light ...... 5-17 States) ...... 5-28 Cigarette Lighter ...... 5-6 Power Steering Warning Battery Voltage and Charging Ashtrays ...... 5-7 Light ...... 5-17 Messages ...... 5-28 Traction Off Light ...... 5-18 ® Brake System Messages . . . . 5-29 Warning Lights, Gauges, and StabiliTrak OFF Light ...... 5-18 Compass Messages ...... 5-29 Indicators Traction Control System ® Cruise Control Messages . . . . 5-29 Warning Lights, Gauges, and (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light . . . . 5-18 Door Ajar Messages ...... 5-29 Indicators ...... 5-7 Tire Pressure Light ...... 5-19 Engine Cooling System Instrument Cluster ...... 5-8 Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 5-20 Messages ...... 5-30 Speedometer ...... 5-9 Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 5-20 Engine Oil Messages ...... 5-30 Odometer ...... 5-9 Security Light ...... 5-21 Engine Power Messages . . . . 5-30 Trip Odometer ...... 5-9 Reduced Engine Power Fuel System Messages ...... 5-31 Tachometer ...... 5-9 Light ...... 5-21 Key and Lock Messages . . . . . 5-31 Fuel Gauge ...... 5-9 High-Beam On Light ...... 5-21 Lamp Messages ...... 5-31 Engine Coolant Temperature Daytime Running Lamps Object Detection System Gauge ...... 5-10 (DRL) Indicator Light ...... 5-22 Messages ...... 5-32 Safety Belt Reminders ...... 5-10 Front Fog Lamp Light ...... 5-22 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (2,1)

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Ride Control System Controls 3. Pull or push the steering wheel Messages ...... 5-32 closer or away from you. Airbag System Messages . . . . 5-32 4. Push the lever (A) up to lock the Security Messages ...... 5-32 Steering Wheel steering wheel in place. Service Vehicle Messages . . . 5-32 Adjustment Starting the Vehicle Do not adjust the steering wheel Messages ...... 5-33 while driving. Tire Messages ...... 5-33 Transmission Messages . . . . . 5-33 Steering Wheel Controls Vehicle Reminder Messages ...... 5-34 Vehicle Personalization Vehicle Personalization ...... 5-34

To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull the lever (A) down. 2. Move the steering wheel up or down. For vehicles with audio steering wheel controls, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1)

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b / g (Push to Talk): For vehicles Horn with a Bluetooth, OnStar, a or navigation system, press to Press on the steering wheel interact with those systems. See pad to sound the horn. Bluetooth (Overview) on page 7‑23 or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 7‑25 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 7‑29, the 3 (Adjustable Interval Wipes): OnStar Owner's Guide, or the Turn the band up for more frequent separate navigation manual for wipes or down for less frequent more information. wipes. $ / i (Mute/End Call): Press to 9 (Off): Use to turn the windshield silence the vehicle speakers only. wipers off. Press again to turn the sound on. The windshield wiper lever is on (Mist): For a single wipe, For vehicles with OnStar or 3 the side of the steering column. briefly move the wiper lever down. Bluetooth systems, press to reject With the ignition in ACC/ For several wipes, hold the wiper an incoming call, or end a ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, move lever down. current call. the windshield wiper lever to select Clear ice and snow from the wiper SRC (Rotary Control): the wiper speed. _ ^ blades before using them. If they Turn to select an audio source. 2: Use for fast wipes. are frozen to the windshield, Turn _ or ^ to select the next or 1: Use for slow wipes. carefully loosen or thaw them. previous favorite radio station, CD, Damaged wiper blades should be or MP3 track. replaced. See Wiper Blade Replacement on page 10‑28. + x − (Volume): Press + to Heavy snow or ice can overload the increase the volume. Press − to wipers. A circuit breaker stops them decrease the volume. until the motor cools. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (4,1)

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Wipe Parking Windshield Washer Compass If the ignition is turned to LOCK/ Pull the windshield wiper lever The vehicle may have a compass OFF while the wipers are on 1, 2, toward you to spray windshield display in the Driver Information or 3, they will immediately stop. washer fluid and activate the wipers. Center (DIC). The compass receives If the windshield wiper lever is then The wipers will continue until the its heading and other information from the Global Positioning moved to 9 before the driver door lever is released or the maximum wash time is reached. System (GPS) antenna, StabiliTrak, is opened, or within 10 minutes, the and vehicle speed information. wipers will restart and move to the When the windshield wiper lever is base of the windshield. released, additional wipes may Avoid covering the GPS antenna, occur depending on how long the located on the roof, for long periods If the ignition is turned to LOCK/ windshield washer had been of time with objects that may OFF during a windshield wash, the activated. See Washer Fluid on interfere with the antenna's ability to wipers will stop when they reach the page 10 22 for information on filling receive a satellite signal. The base of the windshield. ‑ the windshield washer fluid compass system is designed to reservoir. operate for a certain number of miles or degrees of turn before { WARNING needing a signal from the GPS satellites. When the compass In freezing weather, do not use display shows CAL, drive the the washer until the windshield is vehicle for a short distance in an warmed. Otherwise the washer open area where it can receive a GPS signal. The compass system fluid can form ice on the will automatically determine when windshield, blocking your vision. the GPS signal is restored and provide a heading again. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1)

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See Compass Messages on 3. Turn the MENU or MENU/SEL Power Outlets page 5‑29 for more information on knob to adjust the highlighted the messages that may be number. The accessory power outlets can be displayed for the compass. used to plug in electrical equipment, 4. Press the MENU or MENU/SEL such as a cell phone or MP3 player. knob to select the next number. Clock There is one accessory power outlet 5. To save the time and return to located on the center floor console The infotainment system controls the Time Settings menu, press and one on the rear of the center are used to access the time and the BACK button at any time or floor console. These outlets are date settings through the menu press the MENU or MENU/SEL powered when the key is in ON/ system. The clock menu can be knob after adjusting the minutes. RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or until only be used with the radio on while the driver door is opened within in ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. Setting the 12/24 Hour Format 10 minutes of turning off the vehicle. See Operation on page 7 6 for ‑ 1. Press the CONFIG button and See Retained Accessory Power information about how to use the select Time Settings. (RAP) on page 9 23. menu system. For vehicles with a ‑ navigation system, see the separate 2. Highlight 12/24 Hour Format. navigation manual. 3. Press the MENU or MENU/SEL Setting the Time knob to select the 12 hour or 24 hour display format. 1. Press the CONFIG button and select Time Settings. 2. Select Set Time. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (6,1)

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Remove the cover to access and When adding electrical equipment, Cigarette Lighter replace when not in use. be sure to follow the installation For vehicles with a cigarette lighter, Notice: Leaving electrical instructions included with the equipment. See Add-On Electrical it is located on the front floor equipment plugged in for an console. extended period of time while Equipment on page 9‑55. the vehicle is off will drain the Notice: Hanging heavy To activate the cigarette lighter, battery. Always unplug electrical equipment from the power outlet push it into the heating element and equipment when not in use and can cause damage not covered let go. When the lighter is ready it do not plug in equipment that by the vehicle warranty. The will pop back out. exceeds the maximum 20 ampere power outlets are designed for Notice: Holding a cigarette lighter rating. accessory power plugs only, such in while it is heating does not let Certain electrical accessories may as cell phone charge cords. the lighter back away from the not be compatible with the heating element when it is hot. accessory power outlet and could Damage from overheating can overload vehicle or adapter fuses. occur to the lighter or heating If a problem is experienced, see element, or a fuse could be your dealer. blown. Do not hold a cigarette lighter in while it is heating. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1)

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Ashtrays Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle For vehicles with a removable Gauges, and function. Often gauges and warning ashtray, the ashtray can be placed lights work together to indicate a into the front console cupholders. Indicators problem with the vehicle. To open the ashtray, lift the lid of the Warning lights and gauges can When one of the warning lights ashtray. After using, close the lid. signal that something is wrong comes on and stays on while before it becomes serious enough driving, or when one of the gauges To empty the ashtray for cleaning, to cause an expensive repair or slightly turn the upper part of the shows there may be a problem, replacement. Paying attention to the check the section that explains what ashtray counterclockwise and warning lights and gauges could remove it. to do. Follow this manual's advice. prevent injury. Waiting to do repairs can be costly Notice: If papers, pins, or other Warning lights come on when there and even dangerous. flammable items are put in the could be a problem with a vehicle ashtray, hot cigarettes or other function. Some warning lights come smoking materials could ignite on briefly when the engine is started them and possibly damage the to indicate they are working. vehicle. Never put flammable items in the ashtray. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (8,1)

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Instrument Cluster

English Automatic Transmission Cluster Shown, Metric Similar Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1)

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Speedometer Trip Odometer Fuel Gauge The speedometer shows the The trip odometer can show how far vehicle's speed in either kilometers the vehicle has been driven since per hour (km/h) or miles per the trip odometer was last reset. hour (mph). The trip odometer is accessed and reset through the Driver Information Odometer Center (DIC). See Driver The odometer shows how far the Information Center (DIC) on vehicle has been driven, in either page 5‑23 for more information. kilometers or miles. Tachometer This vehicle has a tamper‐resistant odometer. The digital odometer will The tachometer displays the engine read 999,999 if it is turned back. speed in revolutions per If the vehicle needs a new odometer minute (rpm). When the ignition is on, the fuel installed, it must be set to the Notice: If the engine is operated gauge indicates about how much mileage total of the old odometer. with the tachometer in the shaded fuel is left in the tank. If that is not possible, then it must warning area, the vehicle could An arrow on the fuel gauge be set at zero and a label must be be damaged, and the damages indicates the side of the vehicle the put on the driver door to show the would not be covered by the fuel door is on. old mileage reading when the new vehicle warranty. Do not operate A FUEL LEVEL LOW message may odometer was installed. the engine with the tachometer in appear in the Driver Information the shaded warning area. Center (DIC) and a single chime sounds. See Fuel System Messages on page 5‑31 for more information. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (10,1)

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Here are four things that some Engine Coolant Safety Belt Reminders owners ask about. None of these show a problem with the fuel gauge: Temperature Gauge Driver Safety Belt Reminder . At the service station, the fuel Light pump shuts off before the gauge There is a driver safety belt reads full. reminder light on the instrument . It takes a little more or less fuel panel cluster. to fill up than the gauge indicated. For example, the gauge may have indicated the tank was half full, but it actually took a little more or less than half the tank's capacity to fill the tank. When the vehicle is started, this . The gauge moves a little while turning a corner or speeding up. This gauge shows the engine light flashes and a chime may come coolant temperature. on to remind the driver to fasten . The gauge takes a few seconds their safety belt. Then the light stays to stabilize after the ignition is If the indicator needle moves to on solid until the belt is buckled. turned on, and will go back to the hot side of the gauge toward empty when the ignition is the H or shaded area, the engine is This cycle may continue several turned off. too hot. times if the driver remains or becomes unbuckled while the If the vehicle has been operated vehicle is moving. under normal driving conditions, pull off the road, stop the vehicle, and If the driver safety belt is buckled, turn off the engine as soon as neither the light nor the chime possible. comes on. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1)

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Passenger Safety Belt The front passenger safety belt Reminder Light reminder light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop, or other electronic device. To turn off the reminder light and/or chime, remove The airbag readiness light comes on the object from the seat or buckle and stays on for several seconds the safety belt. when the vehicle is started. Then When the vehicle is started, this the light goes out. light flashes and a chime may come Airbag Readiness Light on to remind front passengers to This light shows if there is an { WARNING fasten their safety belt. Then the electrical problem. The system light stays on solid until the belt is check includes the airbag sensor(s), If the airbag readiness light stays buckled. passenger sensing system, the on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means This cycle continues several times if pretensioners, the airbag modules, the front passenger remains or the wiring, and the crash sensing the airbag system might not be becomes unbuckled while the and diagnostic module. For more working properly. The airbags in vehicle is moving. information on the airbag system, the vehicle might not inflate in a see Airbag System on page 3‑19. crash, or they could even inflate If the front passenger safety belt is without a crash. To help avoid buckled, neither the chime nor the injury, have the vehicle serviced light comes on. right away. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (12,1)

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Passenger Airbag Status as a system check. If you use If, after several seconds, both status remote start, if equipped, to start the indicator lights remain on, or if there Indicator vehicle, you may not see the system are no lights at all, there may be a The vehicle has a passenger check. Then, after several seconds, problem with the lights or the sensing system. See Passenger the status indicator will light either passenger sensing system. See Sensing System on page 3‑26 for ON or OFF, or the on or off symbol your dealer for service. important safety information. The to let you know the status of the instrument panel has a passenger front outboard passenger frontal { WARNING airbag status indicator. airbag and knee airbag. If the word ON or the on symbol is If the airbag readiness light ever lit on the passenger airbag status comes on and stays on, it means indicator, it means that the front that something may be wrong outboard passenger frontal airbag with the airbag system. To help and knee airbag are allowed to avoid injury to yourself or others, inflate. have the vehicle serviced right away. See Airbag Readiness United States If the word OFF or the off symbol is lit on the passenger airbag status Light on page 5‑11 for more indicator, it means that the information, including important passenger sensing system has safety information. turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and passenger knee airbag. Canada When the vehicle is started, the passenger airbag status indicator will light ON and OFF, or the symbol for on and off, for several seconds Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1)

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Charging System Light Malfunction Indicator Lamp A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors the operation of the vehicle to ensure emissions This light should come on when the are at acceptable levels, to produce ignition is on, but the engine is not a cleaner environment. This light running, as a check to show it is The charging system light comes on comes on when the vehicle is briefly when the ignition is turned working. If it does not, have the placed in ON/RUN for key access or vehicle serviced by your dealer. on, but the engine is not running, as Service Only Mode for keyless a check to show the light is working. access, as a check to show it is If the malfunction indicator lamp The light turns off when the engine working. If it does not, have the comes on and stays on while the is started. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer. engine is running, this indicates that vehicle serviced by your dealer. See Ignition Positions (Key Access) there is an OBD II problem and If the light stays on, or comes on on page 9‑15 or Ignition Positions service is required. while driving, there could be a (Keyless Access) on page 9‑18 for problem with the electrical charging more information. system. Have it checked by your dealer. Driving while this light is on could drain the battery. If a short distance must be driven with the light on, be sure to turn off all accessories, such as the radio and air conditioner. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (14,1)

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Malfunctions often are indicated by Modifications to these systems If the light continues to flash, when the system before any problem is could lead to costly repairs not it is safe to do so, stop the vehicle. apparent. Being aware of the light covered by the vehicle warranty. Find a safe place to park. Turn the can prevent more serious damage This could also result in a failure vehicle off, wait at least 10 seconds, to the vehicle. This system assists to pass a required Emission and restart the engine. If the light is the dealer technician in correctly Inspection/Maintenance test. See still flashing, follow the previous diagnosing any malfunction. Accessories and Modifications on steps and see your dealer for Notice: If the vehicle is page 10‑3. service as soon as possible. continually driven with this light This light comes on during a Light On Steady: An emission on, the emission controls might malfunction in one of two ways: control system malfunction has not work as well, the vehicle fuel Light Flashing: A misfire condition been detected on the vehicle. economy might not be as good, has been detected. A misfire Diagnosis and service might be and the engine might not run as increases vehicle emissions and required. smoothly. This could lead to could damage the emission control The following may correct an costly repairs that might not be system on the vehicle. Diagnosis emissions system malfunction: covered by the vehicle warranty. and service might be required. . Check that the fuel cap is fully Notice: Modifications made to the To prevent more serious damage to installed. See Filling the Tank on engine, transmission, exhaust, the vehicle: page 9‑46. The diagnostic intake, or fuel system of the system can determine if the fuel . Reduce vehicle speed. vehicle or the replacement of the cap has been left off or original tires with other than . Avoid hard accelerations. improperly installed. A loose or those of the same Tire . Avoid steep uphill grades. missing fuel cap allows fuel to Performance Criteria (TPC) can evaporate into the atmosphere. affect the vehicle's emission . If towing a trailer, reduce the A few driving trips with the cap controls and can cause this amount of cargo being hauled as properly installed should turn light to come on. soon as it is possible. the light off. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1)

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. Check that good quality fuel is Emissions Inspection and The vehicle may not pass used. Poor fuel quality causes Maintenance Programs inspection if: the engine not to run as efficiently as designed and may Some local governments may have . The malfunction indicator lamp is cause stalling after start-up, programs to inspect the on-vehicle on with the engine running, or if stalling when the vehicle is emission control equipment. For the the light does not come on when changed into gear, misfiring, inspection, the emission system test the ignition is turned to ON/RUN hesitation on acceleration, equipment is connected to the while the engine is off. or stumbling on acceleration. vehicle’s Data Link . The OBD II (On-Board These conditions might go away Connector (DLC). Diagnostics) system determines once the engine is warmed up. that critical emission control If one or more of these conditions systems have not been occurs, change the fuel brand used. completely diagnosed. The It will require at least one full tank of vehicle would be considered not the proper fuel to turn the light off. ready for inspection. This can happen if the 12-volt battery has See Recommended Fuel on recently been replaced or run page 9‑44. The DLC is under the instrument down. The diagnostic system is If none of the above have made the panel to the left of the steering designed to evaluate critical light turn off, your dealer can check wheel. See your dealer if assistance emission control systems during the vehicle. The dealer has the is needed. normal driving. This can take proper test equipment and several days of routine driving. diagnostic tools to fix any If this has been done and the mechanical or electrical problems vehicle still does not pass the that might have developed. inspection for lack of OBD II system readiness, your dealer can prepare the vehicle for inspection. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (16,1)

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Service Vehicle Soon Brake System Warning { WARNING Light Light The vehicle brake system consists The brake system might not be of two hydraulic circuits. If one working properly if the brake circuit is not working, the remaining system warning light is on. circuit can still work to stop the Driving with the brake system vehicle. For normal braking warning light on can lead to a performance, both circuits need to crash. If the light is still on after be working. the vehicle has been pulled off For vehicles with this light, it comes the road and carefully stopped, If the warning light comes on, there on if a condition exists that may have the vehicle towed for is a brake problem. Have the brake require the vehicle to be taken in system inspected right away. service. for service. Vehicles not equipped with a light If the light comes on while driving, a display a SERVICE VEHICLE chime sounds. Pull off the road and SOON message. stop. The pedal might be harder to See Service Vehicle Messages on push or go closer to the floor. page 5‑32 for more information. It might also take longer to stop. Metric English If the light is still on, have the If the light comes on, take the vehicle towed for service. See vehicle to your dealer for service as The brake indicator light should Towing the Vehicle on page 10‑83. soon as possible. come on briefly as the engine is For vehicles with an uplevel cluster, started. If it does not come on have this light comes on in the Driver the vehicle serviced by your dealer. Information Center (DIC). Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (17,1)

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Antilock Brake System If the regular brake system warning Power Steering Warning light is not on, the vehicle still has (ABS) Warning Light brakes, but not antilock brakes. Light If the regular brake system warning light is also on, the vehicle does not have antilock brakes and there is a problem with the regular brakes. See Brake System Warning Light on page 5‑16. See Brake System Messages on The Antilock Brake System (ABS) This light comes on briefly when the page 5‑29 for all brake‐related DIC light comes on briefly when the messages. ignition is turned to ON/RUN as a engine is started. check to show it is working. If the light does not come on, have it Up-Shift Light If it does not come on have the fixed so it will be ready to warn if vehicle serviced by your dealer. there is a problem. If this light stays on, or comes on If the ABS light comes on and stays while driving, the system may not be on while driving, stop as soon as working. If this happens, see your possible and turn the ignition off. dealer for service. Start the engine again to reset the system. If the light stays on after driving at a speed above 20 km/h The vehicle may have an up-shift (13 mph), see your dealer for light. It shows when to shift to the service. A chime may also sound next higher gear for best fuel when the light comes on steady. economy. See Manual Transmission on page 9‑33 for more information. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (18,1)

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Traction Off Light If the TCS is off, wheel spin is not If the TCS is off, the system does limited. Adjust driving accordingly. not assist in controlling the vehicle. See Traction Control System (TCS) Turn on the TCS and the StabiliTrak ® systems and the warning light on page 9‑37 and StabiliTrak turns off. System on page 9‑38 for more information. See Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑37 and StabiliTrak® ® StabiliTrak OFF Light System on page 9‑38 for more This light comes on briefly while information starting the engine. If it does not, have the vehicle serviced by your Traction Control System dealer. If the system is working (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light normally, the indicator light then turns off. The traction off light comes on when the Traction Control System (TCS) This light comes on briefly while has been turned off by pressing and starting the engine. If it does not, releasing the TCS/StabiliTrak have the vehicle serviced by your button. dealer. This light and the StabiliTrak OFF This light comes on when the The StabiliTrak system or the light come on when StabiliTrak is StabiliTrak system is turned off. Traction Control System (TCS) turned off. If StabiliTrak is off, the Traction indicator/warning light comes on Control System (TCS) is also off. briefly when the engine is started. If the light does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by the dealer. If the system is working normally, the indicator light turns off. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (19,1)

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If the light is on and not flashing, the Tire Pressure Light Stop as soon as possible, and TCS, and potentially the StabiliTrak inflate the tires to the pressure value system have been disabled. A DIC shown on the Tire and Loading message may display. Check the Information label. See Tire Pressure DIC messages to determine which on page 10‑49 for more information. feature(s) is no longer functioning and whether the vehicle requires When the Light Flashes First and service. Then Is On Steady If the indicator/warning light is on If the light flashes for about a minute For vehicles with the Tire Pressure and then stays on, there may be a and flashing, the TCS and/or the Monitor System (TPMS), this light StabiliTrak system is actively problem with the TPMS. If the comes on briefly when the engine is problem is not corrected, the light working. started. It provides information will come on at every ignition cycle. See StabiliTrak® System on about tire pressures and the TPMS. See Tire Pressure Monitor page 9‑38 and Traction Control When the Light Is On Steady Operation on page 10‑52 for more System (TCS) on page 9‑37 for information. more information. This indicates that one or more of the tires are significantly underinflated. A Driver Information Center (DIC) tire pressure message may also display. See Vehicle Messages (Canada Base Level) on page 5‑28 or Vehicle Messages (Canada Uplevel and United States) on page 5‑28 for more information. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (20,1)

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Engine Oil Pressure Light Low Fuel Warning Light

{ WARNING

Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is low. The engine can become so hot that it catches fire. The oil pressure light should come Someone could be burned. Check on briefly as the engine is started. the oil as soon as possible and If it does not come on, have the have the vehicle serviced. vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the light comes on and stays on, it Notice: Lack of proper engine oil means that oil is not flowing through maintenance can damage the the engine properly. The vehicle engine. The repairs would not be could be low on oil and might have This light comes on for a few covered by the vehicle warranty. some other system problem. See seconds when the ignition is turned Always follow the maintenance your dealer. on as a check to indicate it is schedule for changing engine oil. working. If it does not come on, have it fixed. The low fuel warning light (A) comes on and a chime sounds when the vehicle is low on fuel. The light turns off when fuel is added to the fuel tank. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (21,1)

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For vehicles with a Driver Reduced Engine Power The vehicle can be driven at a Information Center (DIC), see Driver reduced speed when the reduced Information Center (DIC) on Light engine power light is on but page 5‑23 for more information. acceleration and speed might be reduced. The performance could be Security Light reduced until the next time the vehicle is driven. If this light stays on, see your dealer as soon as possible for diagnosis and repair. The reduced engine power light High-Beam On Light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on have the vehicle serviced by The immobilizer light should come your dealer. on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the This light, along with the service vehicle serviced by your dealer. engine soon light, displays when a If the system is working normally, noticeable reduction in the vehicle's the indicator light turns off. performance occurs. Stop the The high‐beam on light comes on vehicle and turn off the ignition. If the light stays on and the engine when the high-beam headlamps are Wait for 10 seconds and restart the in use. does not start, there could be a vehicle. This might correct the problem with the theft-deterrent condition. See Headlamp High/Low-Beam system. See Immobilizer Operation Changer on page 6‑2 for more on page 2‑14 for more information. information. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (22,1)

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Daytime Running Lamps Front Fog Lamp Light Lamps On Reminder (DRL) Indicator Light

For vehicles with front fog lamps, The lamps on reminder light comes This light turns on whenever the this light comes on when the front on when the lights are in use. Daytime Running Lamps are in use. fog lamps are in use. See Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) The light goes out when the front on page 6‑2 for more information. fog lamps are turned off. See Front Fog Lamps on page 6‑4 for more information. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (23,1)

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Cruise Control Light Door Ajar Light Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) The vehicle may have a Driver Information Center (DIC). The DIC displays information about your The cruise control light is white For vehicles equipped with this light, vehicle. It also displays warning whenever the cruise control is set, it comes on when a door is open or messages if a system problem is and turns green when the cruise not securely latched. Before driving, detected. See Vehicle Messages control is active. check that all doors are properly (Canada Base Level) on page 5‑28 closed. See Door Ajar Messages on or Vehicle Messages (Canada The light turns off when the cruise Uplevel and United States) on control is turned off. See Cruise page 5‑29 for more information. page 5‑28 for more information. All Control on page 9‑40 for more For vehicles with an uplevel cluster, messages appear in the DIC display information. this light comes on in the Driver located in the center of the Information Center (DIC). instrument panel cluster. DIC Operation and Displays The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by using the DIC buttons on the turn signal lever located on the left side of the steering wheel. The DIC displays trip, fuel, and warning messages if a system problem is detected. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (24,1)

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DIC Buttons The following is a list of all possible The Average Fuel Economy display menu items: shows the approximate average liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) . Trip 1 or Trip 2, Average Fuel Economy, Average Vehicle or miles per gallon (mpg). Speed This number is based on the number of L/100 km (mpg) . Speed, Fuel Range, Average recorded since the last time this Fuel Economy menu item was reset. This display A. SET/CLR: Press to set or clear . Instantaneous Fuel Economy is shown as . c L/100 km (mpg). the menu item displayed. . Best Average Fuel Economy Reset the average consumption by pressing SET/CLR when it is B. w x (Thumbwheel): Use to . Fuel Used displayed. scroll through the menus. . Timer This screen also displays the C. MENU: Press to display the . Digital Speed average vehicle speed of the Trip/Fuel menu and the Vehicle vehicle in kilometers per hour (km/h) Information menu. This button is . Navigation or miles per hour (mph). This also used to return to or exit the Trip 1 or Trip 2, Average Fuel average is based on the various last screen displayed on Economy, Average Vehicle Speed vehicle speeds recorded since the the DIC. last reset. This display is shown This displays the current distance c Trip/Fuel Menu Items traveled, in either kilometers (km) or as km/h (mph). Reset the miles (mi), from the last reset for the average speed by pressing Press MENU on the turn signal SET/CLR when it is displayed. lever until Trip/Fuel Information trip odometer. The trip odometer can menu displays. Use to scroll be reset to zero by pressing and w x holding the SET/CLR button while through the menu items. Not all the trip odometer display is items are available on every vehicle. showing. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (25,1)

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Speed, Fuel Range, Average Fuel This number reflects only the The center bar graph displays the Economy fuel economy that the vehicle instantaneous fuel economy. The top of this display includes has right now and changes Quickly press the SET/CLR button a digital speedometer. The frequently as driving conditions to display a page for selecting one speedometer shows how fast change. This display is shown of the distance options. Move the the vehicle is moving in either as . L/100 km (mpg). This display up/down arrow to choose the kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles cannot be reset. selection, and SET/CLR to change the setting. per hour (mph). The speedometer Instantaneous Fuel Economy cannot be reset. When viewing best AFE, a several The instantaneous fuel economy In the center of the page is the second press and hold of SET/CLR display shows the current fuel will reset the best value. The best fuel range display. This shows the economy in liters per 100 kilometers approximate distance the vehicle value will show “---” until the (L/100 km) or miles per gallon can be driven without refueling. selected distance has been (mpg). This number reflects only the traveled. The fuel range estimate is based on fuel economy that the vehicle has an average of the vehicle's fuel right now and changes frequently as The display provides feedback on economy over recent driving history driving conditions change. Unlike how current driving behavior in the and the amount of fuel remaining in average economy, this display bar graph affects the running the fuel tank. This display is shown cannot be reset. average in the left display and how as l . km (mi). Fuel range cannot well recent driving compares to the be reset. Best Average Fuel Economy best that has been achieved. Also included on this page is an The right hand side displays the Fuel Used instantaneous fuel economy display. best average fuel economy (AFE) that is achieved for a selected This display shows the approximate The instantaneous fuel economy liters (L) or gallons (gal) of fuel that display shows the current fuel distance. The left hand side displays a running average of fuel economy have been used since last reset. economy in liters per 100 kilometers The fuel used can be reset by (L/100 km) or miles per for the most recently traveled selected distance. pressing the SET/CLR button while gallon (mpg). the Fuel Used display is showing. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (26,1)

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Timer Navigation Units This display can be used as a timer. This display is used for the OnStar Move w x to change between To start the timer, press SET/CLR or navigation system Turn-by-Turn Metric or US when the Unit display while Timer is displayed. The guidance. See the OnStar Owner's is active. Press SET/CLR to confirm display will show the amount of time Guide or the navigation manual, the setting. On some models, you that has passed since the timer was if the vehicle has navigation, for will have to select 1, 2, or 3 for the last reset, not including time the more information. Unit display. 1 is Imperial units, 2 is ignition is off. Time will continue to US units, and 3 is metric units. This be counted as long as the ignition is Vehicle Information Menu Items will change the displays on the on, even if another display is being cluster and DIC to the type of shown on the DIC. The timer will Press MENU on the turn signal measurements you select. record up to 99 hours, 59 minutes, lever until Vehicle Information menu Tire Pressure and 59 seconds (99:59:59) after is displayed. Use to scroll which the display will return to zero. w x through the menu items. Not all The display may show a vehicle To stop the timer, press SET/CLR items are available on every vehicle. with the approximate pressures of briefly while Timer is displayed. To The following is a list of all possible all four tires. Tire pressure is reset the timer to zero, press and menu items: displayed in either kilopascal (kPa) hold SET/CLR. or in pounds per square inch (psi). . Units Digital Speed On some models, this display only . Tire Pressure allows for matching of the TPMS The speedometer shows how fast sensors. In this case, the display . Remaining Oil Life the vehicle is moving in either will show TIRE LEARN. See Tire kilometers per hour (km/h) or miles . Coolant Temperature Pressure Monitor System on per hour (mph). The speedometer . Battery Voltage page 10‑50 and Tire Pressure cannot be reset. Monitor Operation on page 10‑52 for . Blank Display more information. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (27,1)

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Remaining Oil Life Remember, the Oil Life display must The vehicle's charging system This display shows an estimate of be reset after each oil change. It will regulates voltage based on the state the oil's remaining useful life. not reset itself. Also, be careful not of the battery. The battery voltage If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is to reset the Oil Life display can fluctuate while viewing this displayed, that means 99% of the accidentally at any time other than information on the DIC. This is current oil life remains. This display when the oil has just been changed. normal. See Charging System Light : It cannot be reset accurately until on page 5‑13 for more information. may be shown as %. the next oil change. To reset the If there is a problem with the battery When the remaining oil life is low, engine oil life system press the charging system, the DIC will the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON SET/CLR button while the Oil Life display a message. See Battery message, or Code 82, will appear display is active. See Engine Oil Voltage and Charging Messages on on the display. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑12. page 5‑28. Messages on page 5‑30 and Coolant Temperature Blank Display “Vehicle Messages (Canadian Base Level)” following. The oil should be This display, available on some This display shows no information. changed as soon as possible. See vehicles, shows the temperature of Engine Oil on page 10‑9. In addition the engine cooling system fluid in to the engine oil life system either degrees Celsius (°C) or monitoring the oil life, additional degrees Fahrenheit (°F). maintenance is recommended in the Battery Voltage Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See Maintenance Schedule This display, available on some on page 11‑3 for more information. vehicles, shows the current battery voltage. If the voltage is in the normal range, the value will display. For example, the display may read Battery Voltage 15.0 Volts. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (28,1)

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Vehicle Messages 35: Replace battery in radio remote All messages should be taken control seriously. Clearing messages will Vehicle Messages 53: Tighten gas cap not correct the problem. 68: Service power steering On the Canadian uplevel cluster (Canada Base Level) and on vehicles sold in the United DIC messages display when the 75: Service air conditioner States, vehicle messages are status of the vehicle has changed 82: Change engine oil soon displayed as text. The messages and action may be needed to and information about them follow. correct the condition. Multiple 84: Engine power is reduced messages appear one after another. 95: Service airbag Battery Voltage and Press any of the DIC buttons on the Charging Messages turn signal lever to acknowledge Vehicle Messages and clear them from the display. (Canada Uplevel and BATTERY SAVER ACTIVE More urgent messages cannot be United States) This message displays when the cleared from the DIC display. vehicle has detected that the battery All messages should be taken DIC messages display when the voltage is dropping beyond a seriously. Clearing messages will status of the vehicle has changed reasonable point. The battery saver not correct the problem. and action may be needed to system starts reducing certain correct the condition. Multiple On the Canadian base level cluster, features of the vehicle that you may messages appear one after another. vehicle messages appear as code be able to notice. At the point that numbers. Press any of the DIC buttons on the features are disabled, this message turn signal lever to acknowledge is displayed. It means that the 25: Left front turn indicator failure and clear them from the display. vehicle is trying to save the charge 26: Left rear turn indicator failure More urgent messages cannot be in the battery. Turn off unnecessary accessories to allow the battery to 27: Right front turn indicator failure cleared from the DIC display. recharge. 28: Right rear turn indicator failure Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (29,1)

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LOW BATTERY Compass Messages Door Ajar Messages This message is displayed when the CAL DOOR(S) OPEN battery voltage is low. See Battery on page 10‑25 for more information. This message is displayed when the A vehicle symbol will be displayed compass needs to be calibrated. on the DIC showing which door is SERVICE BATTERY See Compass on page 5‑4. open along with this message. CHARGING SYSTEM Close the door completely. –– This message is displayed when HOOD OPEN there is a fault in the battery Two dashes will be displayed if the charging system. Take the vehicle compass needs service. See your This message will display when the to your dealer for service. dealer for service. hood is open. Close the hood completely. Brake System Messages Cruise Control Messages TRUNK OPEN BRAKE FLUID LOW APPLY BRAKE BEFORE This message will display when the CRUISE This message is displayed when the trunk is open. Close the trunk brake fluid level is low. See Brake If this message displays when completely. Fluid on page 10‑23. attempting to activate cruise control, apply the brake pedal and try again. RELEASE PARKING BRAKE CRUISE SET TO XXX This message is displayed as a reminder that the parking brake is This message displays when the on. Release it before you attempt cruise control is set and shows the to drive. speed it was set to. See Cruise Control on page 9‑40 for more information. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (30,1)

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Engine Cooling System ENGINE OVERHEATED — Center (DIC) on page 5‑23 for STOP ENGINE information on how to reset the Messages system. See Engine Oil on This message displays and a page 10‑9 and Maintenance A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH continuous chime sounds if the ENGINE TEMP Schedule on page 11‑3 for more engine cooling system reaches information. This message displays when the unsafe temperatures for operation. engine coolant becomes hotter than Stop and turn off the vehicle as OIL PRESSURE LOW — STOP the normal operating temperature. soon as it is safe to do so to avoid ENGINE severe damage. This message To avoid added strain on a hot This message displays if low oil engine, the air conditioning clears when the engine has cooled to a safe operating temperature. pressure levels occur. Stop the compressor automatically turns off. vehicle as soon as safely possible When the coolant temperature HIGH COOLANT and do not operate it until the cause returns to normal, the air TEMPERATURE of the low oil pressure has been conditioning compressor turns back corrected. Check the oil as soon as on. You can continue to drive the This message displays if the coolant possible and have the vehicle vehicle. temperature is hot. See Engine serviced by your dealer. If this message continues to appear, Overheating on page 10‑19. have the system repaired by your Engine Power Messages dealer as soon as possible to avoid Engine Oil Messages ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED damage to the engine. CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the ENGINE OVERHEATED — This message displays when the IDLE ENGINE vehicle's engine power is reduced. engine oil needs to be changed. Reduced engine power can affect This message displays when the When you change the engine oil, be the vehicle's ability to accelerate. engine coolant temperature is too sure to reset the Oil Life System. If this message is on, but there is no hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to See Engine Oil Life System on reduction in performance, proceed idle until it cools down. page 10‑12 and Driver Information to your destination. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (31,1)

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The performance may be reduced Key and Lock Messages AUTOMATIC LIGHT the next time the vehicle is driven. CONTROL OFF The vehicle may be driven at a NO REMOTE DETECTED This message is displayed when the reduced speed while this message This message displays when the is on, but maximum acceleration automatic light control has been transmitter battery is weak on turned off. See Automatic Headlamp and speed may be reduced. vehicles with keyless access. See Anytime this message stays on, System on page 6‑3. “Starting the Vehicle with a Low the vehicle should be taken to your Transmitter Battery” under Remote XXX TURN INDICATOR dealer for service as soon as Keyless Entry (RKE) System FAILURE possible. Operation on page 2‑3 for more When one of the turn signals is out, information. Fuel System Messages this message displays to show REPLACE BATTERY IN which bulb needs to be replaced. FUEL LEVEL LOW REMOTE KEY See Bulb Replacement on page 10 29 and Replacement Bulbs This message displays when the ‑ This message displays when the on page 10 34 for more information vehicle is low on fuel. Refuel as ‑ battery in the Remote Keyless Entry on turn signal bulb replacement. soon as possible. (RKE) transmitter needs to be TIGHTEN GAS CAP replaced. TURN SIGNAL ON This message is displayed if the This message displays when the Lamp Messages turn signal has been left on. Turn off fuel cap is not on tight. Tighten the the turn signal. fuel cap. AUTOMATIC LIGHT CONTROL ON This message is displayed when the automatic light control has been turned on. See Automatic Headlamp System on page 6‑3. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (32,1)

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Object Detection System Ride Control System Security Messages Messages Messages THEFT ATTEMPTED PARK ASSIST OFF SERVICE TRACTION This message displays if the vehicle This message displays when the CONTROL detects a tamper condition. park assist system has been turned This message displays when there off or when there is a temporary is a problem with the Traction Service Vehicle Messages condition causing the system to be Control System (TCS). See Traction SERVICE AC SYSTEM disabled. See Ultrasonic Parking Control System (TCS) on Assist on page 9‑42. page 9‑37. This message displays if there is a problem with the air conditioning SERVICE PARK ASSIST SERVICE STABILITRAK system. Take the vehicle to your This message displays if there is a This message displays if there is a dealer for service. problem with the Ultrasonic Rear problem with the StabiliTrak system. SERVICE POWER STEERING Parking Assist (URPA) system. Do See StabiliTrak® System on not use this system to help you page 9‑38. This message displays if there is a park. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist problem with the power steering on page 9‑42 for more information. Airbag System Messages system. Take the vehicle to your See your dealer for service. dealer for service. SERVICE AIRBAG SERVICE STEERING This message displays if there is a COLUMN LOCK problem with the airbag system. Take the vehicle to your dealer for This message displays if there is a service. problem with the steering column lock. Take the vehicle to your dealer for service. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (33,1)

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SERVICE VEHICLE SOON Tire Messages The low tire pressure warning light will also come on. See Tire This message displays if there is a SERVICE TIRE MONITOR Pressure Light on page 5‑19. problem with the vehicle. Take the SYSTEM vehicle to your dealer for service. If a tire pressure message appears This message displays if there is a on the DIC, stop as soon as you Starting the Vehicle problem with the Tire Pressure can. Inflate the tires by adding air Messages Monitor System (TPMS). See Tire until the tire pressure is equal to the Pressure Monitor Operation on values shown on the Tire and TURN STEERING WHEEL page 10‑52 for more information. Loading Information label. See Tires TURN KEY OFF THEN ON on page 10‑42, Vehicle Load Limits TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE on page 9‑10, and Tire Pressure on This message displays when the This message displays when the page 10‑49. steering column is locked. Try system is learning new tires. See turning the steering wheel while You can receive more than one tire Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on pressure message at a time. To turning the vehicle off and then back page 10‑52 for more information. on to unlock the steering column. read the other messages that may TIRE PRESSURE LOW ADD have been sent at the same time, TURN STEERING WHEEL AIR TO TIRE press the SET/CLR button. The DIC START VEHICLE AGAIN also shows the tire pressure values. On vehicles with the Tire Pressure See Driver Information Center (DIC) This message displays when the Monitor System (TPMS), this on page 5‑23. steering column is locked. Try message displays when the turning the steering wheel while pressure in one or more of the Transmission Messages starting the vehicle to unlock the vehicle's tires is low. steering column. SERVICE TRANSMISSION There is also an icon with the warning that will indicate the This message displays if there is a location of the low tire. problem with the transmission. See your dealer. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (34,1)

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TRANSMISSION HOT — IDLE Vehicle button until Vehicle is highlighted ENGINE on vehicles with a navigation Personalization system only. This message displays and a chime sounds if the transmission fluid in The audio system controls are used 3. Press the center of the MENU or the vehicle gets hot. Driving with the to access the personalization MENU/SEL knob to select the transmission fluid temperature high menus for customizing vehicle Vehicle Settings menu. The key can cause damage to the vehicle. features. must be in the run position. Stop the vehicle and let it idle to CONFIG (Configuration): Press to The following list of menu items may allow the transmission to cool. This access the Configuration be available: message clears when the fluid Settings menu. temperature reaches a safe level. . Climate and Air Quality MENU or MENU/SEL: Press the . Comfort and Convenience Vehicle Reminder center of this knob to enter the menus and select menu items. Turn . Collision/Detection Systems Messages the knob to scroll through the . Languages menus. ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE . Lighting WITH CARE BACK: Press to exit or move backward in a menu. . Power Door Locks This message displays when ice . Remote Locking, Unlocking, conditions are possible. Entering the Personalization Starting Menus STEERING COLUMN IS . Return to Factory Settings LOCKED 1. Press CONFIG to access the Configuration Settings menu. Turn the MENU or MENU/SEL knob This message displays when the to highlight the menu. Press the 2. Turn the MENU or MENU/SEL steering column is locked. knob to select it. Each of the menus knob to highlight Vehicle is detailed in the following Settings. Press the CONFIG information. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (35,1)

Instruments and Controls 5-35

Vehicles with a navigation system Air Quality Sensor Auto Defog will display a checkmark to indicate This will allow you to select whether When turned on and high humidity this feature is on. the system will operate at high or is detected, the climate control Climate and Air Quality low sensitivity. Only vehicles with system may adjust to outside air the automatic climate control will supply and turn on the air If equipped, select the Climate and have this option. conditioner or the heater. The fan Air Quality menu and the following speed may slightly increase to help will be displayed: Press the MENU or MENU/SEL knob when Air Quality Sensor is prevent fogging. When high . Auto Fan Speed highlighted to open the menu. Turn humidity is no longer detected, the system will return to its prior . Air Quality Sensor the knob to highlight High Sensitivity or Low Sensitivity. Press the BACK operation. . Remote Start Auto Heat Seats button to confirm the selection and Press the MENU or MENU/SEL . Auto Defog move back to the last menu. knob when Auto Defog is . Auto Rear Defog highlighted to open the menu. Turn Remote Start Auto Heat Seats the knob to highlight On or Off. Auto Fan Speed On vehicles with remote start and Press the BACK button to confirm This will allow you to select the heated seats, the heated seats can the selection and move back to the automatic fan speed. This feature be set to on or off. last menu. sets the climate control fan speed to Press the MENU or MENU/SEL Auto Rear Defog maintain the interior temperature. knob when Remote Start Auto Heat Seats is highlighted to open the When on, this feature turns on the Press the MENU or MENU/SEL rear defogger at vehicle start when knob when Auto Fan Speed is menu. Turn the knob to highlight On or Off. Press the BACK button to the interior temperature is cold and highlighted to open the menu. Turn fog is likely. The auto rear defog the knob to highlight High, Medium, confirm the selection and move back to the last menu. function can be disabled by or Low. Press the BACK button to pressing . When off, the feature confirm the selection and move 1 back to the last menu. can be turned on by pressing 1. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (36,1)

5-36 Instruments and Controls

See “Rear Window Defogger” under Collision/Detection Systems Lighting Climate Control Systems on If equipped, select the Collision/ Select the Lighting menu and the page 8 1 for more information. ‑ Detection Systems menu and following will be displayed: Press the MENU or MENU/SEL Park Assist will be displayed. . Exit Lighting knob when Auto Rear Defog is highlighted to open the menu. Park Assist . Vehicle Locator Lights Turn the knob to highlight On or Off. This allows the Ultrasonic Parking Exit Lighting Press the knob to confirm the Assist feature, audible only, to be selection and move back to the turned on or off. This allows the selection of how last menu. long the exterior lamps stay on Press the MENU or MENU/SEL when leaving the vehicle when it is Comfort and Convenience knob when Park Assist is dark outside. highlighted. Turn the knob to select Select the Comfort and On or Off. Press the knob to confirm Press the MENU or MENU/SEL Convenience menu and Chime and go back to the last menu. knob when Exit Lighting is Volume will be displayed. highlighted. Turn the knob to select Languages Chime Volume Off, 30 Seconds, 1 Minute, Select the Language menu and the or 2 Minutes. Press the BACK This allows the selection of the following will be displayed: button to confirm and go back to the chime volume level. last menu. . English Press the MENU or MENU/SEL Vehicle Locator Lights knob when Chime Volume is . Francais This allows the vehicle locator lights highlighted. Turn the knob to select . Espanol Normal or High. Press the BACK to be turned on or off. When on, the button to confirm and go back to the Turn the MENU or MENU/SEL knob headlamps and back‐up lamps will last menu. to select the language. Press BACK flash when K is pressed. to return to the last menu. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (37,1)

Instruments and Controls 5-37

Press the MENU or MENU/SEL All Doors, Driver Door, or Off. Press Even when this feature is off, the knob when Vehicle Locator Lights is the knob to confirm and go back to driver is protected from accidental highlighted to open the menu. Turn the last menu. lockouts when the key is in the the MENU or MENU/SEL knob to ignition. Delayed Door Lock highlight On or Off. Press MENU or If Off is selected, the Unlocked Door MENU/SEL to select On or Off. When on, this feature will delay the Anti Lock Out feature may be Press the BACK button to confirm locking of the doors until enabled through an additional menu the selection and move back to the five seconds after the last door is selection. last menu. closed. You will hear three chimes to signal delayed locking is in use. Press the MENU or MENU/SEL Power Door Locks Press either the power lock button knob when Unlocked Door Anti Lock Select Power Door Locks and the or Q on the RKE transmitter twice to Out is highlighted to select On or following will be displayed: override the delayed locking feature Off. Press BACK to return to the last menu. . Auto Door Unlock and immediately lock all of the doors. Auto Door Lock . Delayed Door Lock Press the MENU or MENU/SEL This allows selection of which of the . Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out knob when Delayed Door Lock is doors will automatically lock when . Auto Door Lock highlighted to select On or Off. the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). Press BACK to return to the Auto Door Unlock last menu. Press the MENU or MENU/SEL knob when Auto Door Lock is This allows selection of which of the Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out highlighted. Turn the knob to select doors will automatically unlock when On or Off. Press the knob to confirm the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). When on, all doors will lock. The driver door will then unlock if door and go back to the last menu. Press the MENU or MENU/SEL locking is requested while the driver knob when Auto Door Unlock is door is open, and disable the highlighted. Turn the knob to select Delayed Door Lock feature. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (38,1)

5-38 Instruments and Controls

Remote Locking, Unlocking, Door Unlock or Remote Door Turn the knob to select On or Off. Starting Unlock Press the knob to confirm and go back to the last menu. Select Remote Locking, Unlocking, This allows selection of which doors Starting and the following will be will unlock when pressing K on the Remote Start displayed (depending on the RKE transmitter. If equipped, this allows selection to system): Press the MENU or MENU/SEL turn on or off Remote Start. . Remote Lock Feedback knob when Door Unlock is Press the MENU or MENU/SEL . Door Unlock or Remote Door highlighted. Turn the knob to select knob when Remote Start is Unlock All Doors or Driver Door Only. When highlighted. Turn the knob to select set to Driver Door Only, the driver On or Off. Press the knob to confirm . Remote Unlock Light Feedback door will unlock the first time K is and go back to the last menu. . Remote Start pressed and all doors will unlock Return to Factory Settings Remote Lock Feedback when K is pressed a second time. When set to All Doors, all of the Select Return to Factory Settings to This allows selection of what type of doors will unlock at the first press of return all vehicle personalization to feedback is given when locking the K. Press the knob to confirm and the default settings. Turn the knob vehicle with the RKE transmitter. go back to the last menu. to select Yes or No. Press the knob Press the MENU or MENU/SEL to confirm and go back to the knob when Remote Lock Feedback Remote Unlock Light Feedback last menu. is highlighted. Turn the knob to If equipped, this allows selection of select Lights and Horn, Lights Only, what type of feedback is given when Horn Only, or Off. Press the knob to unlocking the vehicle with the RKE confirm and go back to the transmitter. last menu. Press the MENU or MENU/SEL knob when Remote Unlock Light Feedback is highlighted. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1)

Lighting 6-1

Exterior Lighting The exterior lamp control has Lighting four positions: Exterior Lamp Controls O (Off): Briefly turn to this position Exterior Lighting to turn the automatic light control off Exterior Lamp Controls ...... 6-1 or on again. Headlamp High/Low-Beam AUTO (Automatic): Turns the Changer ...... 6-2 headlamps on automatically at Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-2 normal brightness, together with Daytime Running the following: Lamps (DRL) ...... 6-2 Automatic Headlamp . Parking Lamps System ...... 6-3 . Taillamps Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . 6-3 Turn and Lane-Change . License Plate Lamps The exterior lamp control is located Signals ...... 6-4 . on the instrument panel to the Instrument Panel Lights Front Fog Lamps ...... 6-4 outboard side of the steering . Sidemarker Lamps column. Interior Lighting ; (Parking Lamps): Turns the Instrument Panel Illumination It controls the following systems: parking lamps on together with the Control ...... 6-5 following: Courtesy Lamps ...... 6-5 . Headlamps . Dome Lamps ...... 6-5 . Taillamps Taillamps Reading Lamps ...... 6-5 . . Parking Lamps License Plate Lamps . Lighting Features . License Plate Lamps Instrument Panel Lights Entry Lighting ...... 6-6 . Sidemarker Lamps Exit Lighting ...... 6-6 . Instrument Panel Lights Battery Power Protection ...... 6-6 . Fog Lamps Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (2,1)

6-2 Lighting

5 (Headlamps): Turns the Headlamp High/ Flash-to-Pass headlamps on together with the Low-Beam Changer To flash the high beams, pull the lamps listed below. A warning chime turn signal/lane change lever all the sounds if the driver door is opened way toward you. Then release it. when the ignition switch is off and the headlamps are on. Daytime Running . Parking Lamps Lamps (DRL) . Taillamps Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can . License Plate Lamps make it easier for others to see the . Instrument Panel Lights 2 3 Headlamp High/Low‐Beam front of your vehicle during the day. Fully functional daytime running . Sidemarker Lamps Changer: Push the turn signal/lane change lever away from you to turn lamps are required on all vehicles # (Front Fog Lamps): For the high beams on. first sold in Canada. vehicles with fog lamps, press to turn the lamps on or off. Pull the lever toward you to return to low beams. See Front Fog Lamps on page 6‑4. When the lights are on, ; will be lit. See Lamps On Reminder on page 5‑22. This indicator light turns on in the instrument panel cluster when the DRL are on. This indicator light turns on in the instrument panel cluster when the A light sensor on top of the high‐beam headlamps are on. instrument panel makes the DRL work, so be sure it is not covered. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1)

Lighting 6-3

The DRL system makes the To turn the DRL off or on again, turn or the headlamps will be on when low‐beam headlamps come on at the exterior lamps control to the off they are not needed. a reduced brightness when the position and then release. For The system may also turn on the following conditions are met: vehicles first sold in Canada, the headlamps when driving through a DRL cannot be turned off. . The ignition is in the ON/ parking garage or tunnel. RUN mode. Automatic Headlamp . The exterior lamps control is Hazard Warning Flashers in AUTO. System . The engine is running. When it is dark enough outside and the exterior lamps control is in the When the DRL are on, only the automatic position, the headlamps low‐beam headlamps, at a reduced come on automatically. See Exterior level of brightness, will be on. The Lamp Controls on page 6‑1. taillamps, sidemarker, instrument panel, and other lamps will not be on. The headlamps automatically change from DRL to the regular headlamps depending on the darkness of the surroundings. The other lamps that come on with the headlamps will also come on. | (Hazard Warning Flasher): Press and momentarily hold this When it is bright enough outside, The vehicle has a light sensor button located on the instrument the headlamps go off and the DRL panel above the climate control come on. located on top of the instrument panel. Make sure it is not covered, system, to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (4,1)

6-4 Lighting

This warns others that you are The lever returns to its starting The ignition must be on to turn on having trouble. Press and position when it is released. the fog lamps. momentarily hold again to turn the If after signaling a turn or lane # : Press to turn the fog lamps on flashers off. change the arrow flashes rapidly or or off. An indicator light on the does not come on, a signal bulb instrument panel cluster comes on Turn and Lane-Change may be burned out. Have the bulbs when the fog lamps are on. Signals replaced. If the bulb is not burned The fog lamps come on together out, check the fuse. See Fuses and with the parking lamps. Circuit Breakers on page 10‑35 for more information. If the high‐beam headlamps are turned on, the fog lamps will turn off. Front Fog Lamps If the high‐beam headlamps are turned off, the fog lamps will turn back on again. Some localities have laws that require the headlamps to be on along with the fog lamps. An arrow on the instrument panel cluster will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. Move the lever all the way up or down to signal a turn. For vehicles with front fog lamps, Raise or lower the lever until the the button is located on the arrow starts to flash to signal a lane outboard side of the instrument change. The turn signal flashes panel. three times. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1)

Lighting 6-5

Interior Lighting Courtesy Lamps H (Door): Press to turn the lamps on automatically when a door is The courtesy lamps come on opened. Instrument Panel automatically when any door is Illumination Control opened and the dome lamp is in ' (On): Press to turn on the the door position. dome lamps. Dome Lamps Reading Lamps

This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel controls and infotainment display screen. The thumbwheel is located to the left of The reading lamps are located in the steering column on the the overhead console. instrument panel. # or $ : Press the button near D (Instrument Panel The dome lamp controls are located each lamp to turn it on or off. Brightness): Move the in the headliner. thumbwheel up or down and hold, to ( (Dome Lamp Override): Press brighten or dim the instrument panel to turn the lamps off, even when a controls and infotainment display door is open. screen. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (6,1)

6-6 Lighting

Lighting Features Exit Lighting Battery Power Protection The headlamps, taillamps, parking The battery saver feature is Entry Lighting lamps, back‐up lamps, and license designed to protect the vehicle's The headlamps, parking lamps, plate lamps come on at night, or in battery. taillamps, and most of the interior areas with limited lighting, when the If some interior lights are left on lights turn on briefly, when the key is removed from the ignition. and the ignition is turned off, the K The dome lamps also come on battery rundown protection system Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) is when the key is removed from the pressed. After about 30 seconds the automatically turns the lamp off after ignition. The exterior lamps and some time. exterior lamps turn off, and then the dome lamps remain on after the dome and remaining interior lights door is closed for a set amount of will dim to off. Entry lighting can be time, then automatically turn off. disabled manually by changing the ignition out of the OFF position, The exterior lamps turn off immediately by turning the exterior or by pressing the RKE button. Q lamps control off. This feature can be changed. The exit lighting feature can See Vehicle Personalization on be changed. See Vehicle page 5 34. ‑ Personalization on page 5‑34. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1)

Infotainment System 7-1

Audio Players Infotainment CD Player ...... 7-18 System Auxiliary Devices ...... 7-20 Phone Introduction Bluetooth (Overview) ...... 7-23 Bluetooth (Infotainment Infotainment ...... 7-2 Controls) ...... 7-25 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...... 7-2 Bluetooth (Voice Overview (Base Radio) ...... 7-3 Recognition) ...... 7-29 Overview (Up-Level Radio) . . . 7-5 Operation ...... 7-6 Trademarks and License Radio Agreements AM-FM Radio ...... 7-12 Trademarks and License Satellite Radio ...... 7-14 Agreements ...... 7-35 Radio Reception ...... 7-17 Satellite Radio Antenna ...... 7-18 Multi-Band Antenna ...... 7-18 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (2,1)

7-2 Infotainment System

Introduction To minimize taking your eyes off the Theft-Deterrent Feature road while driving, do the following while the vehicle is parked: The theft-deterrent feature works by Infotainment learning a portion of the Vehicle . Become familiar with the Read the following pages to Identification Number (VIN) to the operation and controls of the infotainment system. The become familiar with the audio audio system. system's features. infotainment system does not . Set up the tone, speaker operate if it is stolen or moved to adjustments, and preset radio a different vehicle. { WARNING stations. Taking your eyes off the road for For more information, see Defensive extended periods could cause a Driving on page 9‑3. crash resulting in injury or death The vehicle has Retained to you or others. Do not give Accessory Power (RAP). With RAP, extended attention to the audio system can be played entertainment tasks while driving. even after the ignition is turned off. See Retained Accessory Power This system provides access to (RAP) on page 9‑23 for more many audio and non‐audio listings. information. Navigation/Radio System For vehicles with a navigation radio system, see the separate navigation manual. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1)

Infotainment System 7-3

Overview (Base Radio) D. T . CD: Moves up one folder level while playing an MP3. E. k . CD: Pauses playback, and stops playback. F. U . CD: Moves back one folder level while playing an MP3. G. l . Radio: Seeks the next station. . CD: Selects the next track or fast forwards within a track. H. CLOCK A. O C. g . Opens the clock menu. . Turns the system on or off . Radio: Seeks the previous and adjusts the volume. station. B. Buttons 1 to 6 . CD: Selects the previous track or rewinds within . Radio: Saves and selects favorite stations. a track. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (4,1)

7-4 Infotainment System

I. INFO M. CD/AUX S. MENU or MENU/SEL . Radio: Shows available . Selects the CD player or . Turn to open menus, information about the an external audio source. highlight menu items, current station. N. CD Slot or set numeric values while in a menu. . CD: Shows available . Insert a CD. information about the . Press to select menu current track. O. CONFIG items. J. TONE . Opens the settings menu. . Radio: Manually selects radio stations. . Opens the tone menu. P. 5 \ > . CD: Selects tracks. K. AS . Opens the phone . Radio: Opens the main menu. T. Y autostore stations list. . Mutes the audio system. . Removes a disc from L. BAND Q. FAV the CD slot. . Changes the band while . Radio: Opens the listening to the radio. favorites list. . Selects the radio when R. BACK listening to a different . audio source. Menu: Moves one level back. . Character Input: Deletes the last character. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1)

Infotainment System 7-5

Overview (Up-Level Radio) D. k . CD: Pauses playback, and stops playback. E. l . Radio: Seeks the next station. . CD: Selects the next track or fast forwards within a track. F. CLOCK . Opens the clock menu. G. INFO . Radio: Shows available information about the current station. . CD: Shows available A. O C. g information about the current track. . Turns the system on or off . Radio: Seeks the previous and adjusts the volume. station. H. TONE . B. Buttons 1 to 6 . CD: Selects the previous Opens the tone menu. track or rewinds within . Radio: Saves and selects favorite stations. a track. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (6,1)

7-6 Infotainment System

I. AS O. FAV Operation . . Radio: Opens the Radio: Opens the Controls autostore stations list. favorites list. The infotainment system is J. BAND P. BACK operated by using the pushbuttons, . Changes the band while . Menu: Moves one multifunction knobs, menus shown listening to the radio. level back. on the display, and steering wheel . Selects the radio when . Character Input: Deletes controls, if equipped. listening to a different the last character. Turning the System On or Off audio source. Q. MENU or MENU/SEL O (Volume/Power): Press to turn K. CD/AUX . Turn to open menus, the system on and off. . Selects the CD player or highlight menu items, Automatic Switch Off an external audio source. or set numeric values ‐ If the infotainment system has been L. CD Slot while in a menu. turned on after the ignition is turned . Press to select menu . Insert a CD. off, the system will turn off items. M. CONFIG automatically after 10 minutes. . Radio: Manually selects . Opens the settings menu. radio stations. Volume Control N. 5 \ > . CD: Selects tracks. O (Volume/Power): Turn to adjust the volume. . Opens the phone R. Y 5 > 5 > main menu. / (Phone/Mute): Press / . Removes a disc from the to mute the infotainment system. . Mutes the audio system. CD slot. Press 5 / > again, or turn the O knob to cancel mute. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1)

Infotainment System 7-7

MENU System (Base Level) B. The angled arrow indicates that Turn to: a submenu with more options is The menu system for the base level . Select a menu, or a menu available. infotainment system appears on the option. C. A single right arrow indicates top half of the display screen. . Select a value. that the first submenu level is Menu Icons active. Two right arrows indicate BACK: Press to: The menu icons indicate the that the second submenu level . Exit a menu. following: is active. . Return from a submenu screen D. The down arrow indicates that to the previous menu screen. that more options are available in the current menu. . Delete the last character in a sequence. Controls Selecting a Menu Option The MENU or MENU/SEL knob and the BACK button are used to 1. Turn the MENU or MENU/SEL navigate the menu system. knob to scroll through available menu options. MENU or MENU/SEL Knob: Press to: 2. Press the MENU or MENU/SEL knob to select the option. . Enter the menu system. Submenus . Select or activate the menu A. The up and down arrows option. A single right arrow indicates that a indicate that the main menu submenu with other options is . is active. Confirm a set value. available. . Turn a system setting on or off. A double right arrow indicates that a second submenu with other options is available. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (8,1)

7-8 Infotainment System

Activating a Setting 2. Turn the MENU or MENU/SEL Entering a Character Sequence knob to change the current value of the setting. 3. Press the MENU or MENU/SEL knob to confirm the setting. Turning a Function On or Off

1. Press the MENU or MENU/SEL 1. Press the MENU or MENU/SEL knob to enter the knob to enter the displayed menu. displayed menu. 2. Turn the MENU or MENU/SEL 2. Turn the MENU or MENU/SEL knob to display the setting. knob to adjust the highlighted character. 3. Press the MENU or MENU/SEL 1. Press the MENU or MENU/SEL knob to activate the setting. knob to enter the 3. Press the MENU or MENU/SEL knob to select the character. Setting a Value displayed menu. 2. Turn the MENU or MENU/SEL Press the BACK button to delete the knob to turn the function on last character in the sequence or or off. press and hold to delete the entire character sequence. 3. Press the MENU or MENU/SEL knob to confirm the setting.

1. Press the MENU or MENU/SEL knob to enter the displayed menu. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1)

Infotainment System 7-9

Menu System (Uplevel) BACK: Press to: Submenus The menu system for the uplevel . Exit a menu. An arrow on the right‐hand edge of the menu indicates that it has a infotainment system appears on . Return from a submenu screen the display screen. to the previous menu screen. submenu with other options. Controls . Delete the last character in a Activating a Setting The MENU or MENU/SEL knob and sequence. the BACK button are used to Selecting a Menu Option navigate the menu system. MENU or MENU/SEL Knob: Press to: . Enter the menu system. 1. Turn the MENU or MENU/SEL . Select or activate the highlighted knob to highlight the setting. menu option. 2. Press the MENU or MENU/SEL . Confirm a set value. 1. Turn the MENU or MENU/SEL knob to move the knob to activate the setting. . Turn a system setting on or off. highlighted bar. Turn to: 2. Press the MENU or MENU/SEL . Highlight a menu option. knob to select the highlighted . Select a value. option. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (10,1)

7-10 Infotainment System

Setting a Value Entering a Character Sequence 3. Press and hold the MENU or MENU/SEL button until the value changes to 0. Press the BACK button to go back to the Tone Settings menu. Adjusting the Treble, Midrange, and Bass 1. Turn the MENU or MENU/SEL 1. Turn the MENU or MENU/SEL 1. Press the TONE button. knob to change the current value knob to highlight the character. 2. Select Treble, Midrange, of the setting. 2. Press the MENU or MENU/SEL or Bass. 2. Press the MENU or MENU/SEL knob to select the character. 3. Select the value. knob to confirm the setting. Press the BACK button to delete the Press the BACK button to go back last character in the sequence or Turning a Function On or Off to the Tone Settings menu. press and hold to delete the entire character sequence. Adjusting the Fader and Balance Audio Settings 1. Press the TONE button. The audio settings can be set for 2. Select Fader or Balance. each radio band and each audio 3. Select the value. player source. Press the BACK button to go back 1. Turn the MENU or MENU/SEL To quickly reset an audio setting to the Tone Settings menu. knob to highlight the function. value to 0: 2. Press the MENU or MENU/SEL 1. Press the TONE button. knob to turn the function on 2. Select the audio setting. or off. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1)

Infotainment System 7-11

Adjusting the EQ (Equalizer) 4. Select the number of available Maximum Startup Volume For vehicles that have an equalizer: favorite pages. The maximum volume played when 1. Press the TONE button. 5. Press the BACK button to go the radio is first turned on can back to the System be set. 2. Select EQ presets. Configuration menu. 1. Press the CONFIG button. 3. Select the setting. Auto Volume 2. Select Radio Settings. Press the BACK button to go back The auto volume feature to the Tone Settings menu. 3. Select Maximum Startup automatically adjusts the radio Volume. System Settings volume to compensate for road and wind noise as the vehicle speeds up 4. Select the setting. Configuring the Number of or slows down, so that the volume 5. Press the BACK button to Favorite Pages level is consistent. go back to the System To configure the number of available The level of volume compensation Configuration menu. favorite pages: can be selected, or the auto volume 1. Press the CONFIG button. feature can be turned off. 2. Select Radio Settings. 1. Press the CONFIG button. 3. Select Radio Favorites. 2. Select Radio Settings. 3. Select Auto Volume. 4. Select the setting. 5. Press the BACK button to go back to the System Configuration menu. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (12,1)

7-12 Infotainment System

Radio RDS (Radio Data System) Selecting a Band The radio may have RDS. The RDS Press the BAND button to choose AM-FM Radio feature is available for use only on AM, FM, or XM, if equipped. The FM stations that broadcast RDS last station that was playing starts Control Buttons information. This feature only works playing again. when the information from the radio The buttons used to control the Selecting a Station radio are: station is available. In rare cases, a radio station could broadcast Seek Tuning BAND: Press to turn the radio on incorrect information that causes the and choose between AM, FM, and radio features to work improperly. If the radio station is not known: XM™, if equipped. If this happens, contact the radio Briefly press g or l to MENU or MENU/SEL: Turn to station. automatically search for the next navigate the available menus and to While the radio is tuned to an available station. If a station is not search for stations. FM-RDS station, the station name found, the radio switches to a more INFO: Press to display additional or call letters display. sensitive search level. If a station still is not found, the frequency that information that may be available for Radio Menus the current song. was last active begins to play. Radio menus are available for AM g or l : Press to search for If the radio station is known: and FM. stations. Press and hold g or l until the Turn the MENU or MENU/SEL knob FAV: Press to open the favorites to open the main radio menu for station on the display is reached, list and select the favorites page. that band. then release the button. 1 to 6: Press to select preset Manual Tuning stations. Turn the MENU or MENU/SEL knob AS (Autostore): Press to open the to select the frequency on the autostore list. display. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1)

Infotainment System 7-13

Favorites List To search for a programming type To cancel the station search, press 1. Turn the MENU or MENU/ determined by station: the MENU or MENU/SEL knob. SEL knob. 1. Turn the MENU or MENU/ Storing a Station as a Favorite SEL knob. 2. Select Favorites List. Stations from all bands can be 3. Select the station. 2. Select FM category list. A list of stored in any order in the favorite all programming types available pages. Station Lists displays. Up to six stations can be stored in 1. Turn the MENU or MENU/ 3. Select the programming type. each favorite page and the number SEL knob. A list of stations that transmit of available favorite pages can 2. Select AM or FM Station List. All programming of the selected be set. type displays. receivable stations in the current Storing Stations reception area are displayed. If a 4. Select the station. station list has not been created, To store the station to a position in The category lists are updated when the list, press the corresponding an automatic station search the station lists are updated. is done. button 1 to 6 until a beep is heard. 3. Select the station. Updating Station & Category Lists Retrieving Stations If stations stored in the station list Category Lists Press the FAV button to open a can no longer be received: favorite page or to switch to another Most stations that broadcast an 1. Turn the MENU or MENU/ favorite page. Briefly press one of RDS program type code specify the SEL knob. the 1 to 6 buttons to retrieve the type of programming transmitted. station. Some stations change the program 2. Select Update AM or FM Station type code depending on the List, if the stations stored in the content. The system stores the station list are no longer RDS stations sorted by program received. A station search will be type in the FM category list. completed and the first station in the updated list will play. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (14,1)

7-14 Infotainment System

Autostore Stations Satellite Radio Control Buttons AS (Autostore): Autostore Vehicles with an XM Satellite Radio The buttons used to control the searches and stores six FM and tuner and a valid XM Satellite Radio XM radio are: six AM stations with the strongest subscription can receive XM BAND: Press to turn the radio on signal. To use autostore: programming. and choose between AM, FM, 1. Press BAND to select FM or AM. XM Satellite Radio Service and XM. g l 2. Press AS for at least XM is a satellite radio service based or : Press to go to the two seconds until a beep previous or next channel. in the 48 contiguous United States sounds. SEARCH displays on and 10 Canadian provinces. XM FAV: Press to open the the radio, followed by the Satellite Radio has a wide variety of favorites list. number of stations found. programming and commercial-free 1 to 6: Press to select a favorite. 3. The radio will automatically store music, coast to coast, and in the six strongest stations found digital-quality sound. A service fee MENU or MENU/SEL: Turn to as autostore presets. is required to receive the XM select a channel. Press the AS button to alternate service. If XM Service needs to be INFO: Press to display additional between the autostore stations and reactivated, the radio will display information that may be available favorites. "No Subscription Please Renew" on about the current song. channel XM1. For more information, AS displays on the radio when using contact XM at www.xmradio.com or k (Play/Pause): Press to pause autostore presets. 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S., and time shifted content, if equipped. Autostore does not delete www.xmradio.ca or previously stored favorite stations. 1-877-438-9677 in Canada. Autostore does not function with XM radio stations. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1)

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Selecting the XM Band Selecting an XM Channel To select a channel using the MENU or MENU/SEL knob: Press the BAND button to choose XM channels can be selected by between the AM, FM, and XM using g, l, the MENU or MENU/ 1. Turn the MENU or MENU/SEL bands. The last channel played in SEL knob, or the Menu system. knob and select Channel List. that band begins to play when that 2. Select the desired channel. band is selected. Selecting a Channel Using g Selecting a Channel Using the or l XM Categories Menu System XM channels are organized in . Press and release g or l to 1. Turn the MENU or MENU/ categories. go to the previous or next SEL knob. channel. Removing or Adding Categories 2. Select XM Category List. Channels in a category that have . Press and hold g or l to 3. Select the category. been removed can still be accessed scroll through the previous or 4. Select the channel. by using g or l, or the MENU or next channel until the channel is reached. MENU/SEL knob. Storing an XM Channel as a Favorite To add or remove categories: Selecting a Channel Using the MENU or MENU/SEL Knob Channels from all bands can be 1. Press the CONFIG button. To select an XM channel using the stored in any order in the favorite 2. Select Radio Settings. MENU or MENU/SEL knob: pages. 3. Select XM Categories. Turn the MENU or MENU/SEL knob Up to six channels can be stored in 4. Turn the MENU or MENU/SEL to highlight an XM channel. The each favorite page and the number knob to highlight the category. channel is selected after a short of available favorite pages can delay. be set. 5. Press the MENU or MENU/SEL knob to remove or add the category. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (16,1)

7-16 Infotainment System

Storing a Channel as a Favorite Loading XM: The audio system is No Information: The system is To store the channel to a position acquiring and processing audio and working properly. No text or in the list, press and hold the text data. No action is needed. This informational messages are corresponding 1 to 6 button until message should disappear shortly. available at this time on this the channel can be heard again. Channel Off Air: This channel is channel. not currently in service. Tune in to No Subscription Please Renew: Retrieving Channels another channel. XM subscription needs to be Press the FAV button to open a Channel Unauth: This channel is reactivated. Contact XM at favorite page or to change to blocked or cannot be received with www.xmradio.com or another favorite page. Briefly press your XM Subscription package. 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S., and one of the 1 to 6 buttons to retrieve www.xmradio.ca or the channel. Channel Unavailable: This 1-877-438-9677 in Canada. previously assigned channel is no XM Messages longer assigned. Tune to another No XM Signal: The system is station. working properly. The vehicle may XL (Explicit Language be in a location where the XM signal Channels): These channels, or No Artist Info: The system is is being blocked. When the vehicle any others, can be blocked working properly. No artist is moved into an open area, the by request, by calling information is available at this time signal should return. 1-800-929-2100 in the U.S., and on this channel. 1-877-438-9677 in Canada. CAT Not Found: The system is No Title Info: The system is working properly. There are no XM Updating: The encryption code working properly. No song title channels available for the selected in the receiver is being updated. information is available at this time category. No action is required. This process on this channel. should take no longer than XM Radio ID: If tuned to channel 0, 30 seconds. No CAT Info: The system is this message alternates with the working properly. No category XM Radio eight‐digit radio ID label. information is available at this time This label is needed to activate on this channel. the service. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (17,1)

Infotainment System 7-17

Unknown: If this message is FM XM™ Satellite Radio Service received when tuned to channel 0, FM signals only reach about 16 to XM Satellite Radio Service gives there could be a receiver fault. 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the digital radio reception from coast to Consult with your dealer. radio has a built-in electronic circuit coast in the 48 contiguous United Check Antenna: If this message that automatically works to reduce States, and in Canada. Just as with does not clear within a short period interference, some static can occur, FM, tall buildings or hills can of time, the receiver could have a especially around tall buildings or interfere with satellite radio signals, fault. Consult with your dealer. hills, causing the sound to fade in causing the sound to fade in and XM Not Available: If this message and out. out. In addition, traveling or standing under heavy foliage, bridges, does not clear within a short period AM of time, the receiver could have a garages, or tunnels may cause loss fault. Consult with your dealer. The range for most AM stations is of the XM signal for a period of time. greater than for FM, especially at Cellular Phone Usage Radio Reception night. The longer range can cause station frequencies to interfere with Cellular phone usage may cause Frequency interference and static each other. For better radio interference with the vehicle's radio. can occur during normal radio reception, most AM radio stations This interference may occur when reception if items such as cell phone boost the power levels during the making or receiving phone calls, chargers, vehicle convenience day, and then reduce these levels charging the phone's battery, accessories, and external electronic during the night. Static can also or simply having the phone on. This devices are plugged into the occur when things like storms and interference can cause an increased accessory power outlet. If there is power lines interfere with radio level of static while listening to the interference or static, unplug the reception. When this happens, try radio. If static is received while item from the accessory power reducing the treble on the radio. listening to the radio, unplug the outlet. cellular phone and turn it off. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (18,1)

7-18 Infotainment System

Satellite Radio Antenna Audio Players mild neutral detergent solution mixed with water, and clean it. The XM Satellite Radio antenna is Wipe the disc from the center to located on the roof of the vehicle. CD Player the outer edge. Keep the antenna clear of The CD player can play audio CDs Care of the CD Player obstructions for clear radio and MP3 CDs. reception. Do not add a label to a disc, as it The CD player will not play could get caught in the CD player. If the vehicle has a sunroof, the 8 cm (3 in) CDs. performance of the XM system may If a label is needed, label the top of be affected if the sunroof is open. Care of CDs the recorded disc with a marking pen. Sound quality can be reduced due Multi-Band Antenna to disc quality, recording method, Do not use disc lens cleaners The multi-band antenna is on the quality of the music recorded, and because they could contaminate the roof of the vehicle. The antenna is how the disc has been handled. lens of the disc optics and damage the CD player. used for the AM‐FM radio, OnStar, Handle discs carefully and store the XM Satellite Radio Service them in their original cases or other Notice: If a label is added to a System, and GPS (Global protective cases away from direct CD, more than one CD is inserted Positioning System), if the vehicle sunlight and dust. If the bottom into the slot at a time, or an has these features. Keep the surface of a disc is damaged, the attempt is made to play scratched antenna clear of obstructions for disc may not play properly or at all. or damaged CDs, the CD player clear reception. Do not touch the bottom surface of could be damaged. While using a disc while handling it; this could the CD player, use only CDs in damage the surface. Pick up discs good condition without any label, by grasping the outer edges or the load one CD at a time, and keep edge of the hole and the outer edge. the CD player and the loading slot If the bottom surface of a disc is free of foreign materials, liquids, dirty, take a soft lint‐free cloth, and debris. or dampen a clean soft cloth in a Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (19,1)

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Control Buttons Inserting a CD Selecting a CD Track The buttons used to control the With the printed side facing up, Using the control buttons: CD player are: insert a disc into the CD slot until it . g l is drawn in. Press or to select the CD/AUX: Press to use the previous or next track. CD player. Removing a CD . Turn the TUNE knob. l or g : Press to select tracks or Press Y. to fast forward or rewind within a Using the CD Menu: track. The disc is pushed out of the 1. Turn the MENU or MENU/ CD slot. INFO: Press to display additional SEL knob. information about the current track If the disc is not removed after it is 2. Select Tracks list. that may be available. ejected, it is pulled back in after a 3. Select the track. few seconds. TUNE: Turn to select tracks. Playing Tracks in Random Order MENU or MENU/SEL: Turn to Playing a CD or MP3 CD enter the menu. Turn the MENU or MENU/SEL knob Press the CD/AUX button if there is and then set Shuffle Songs to On. SELECT: Press to select an item. a disc in the player; it begins playing. Fast Forward and Rewind Y : Press to eject the disc. Information about the disc and Press and hold l or g to fast current track is shown on the forward or rewind within the display depending on the current track. data stored. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (20,1)

7-20 Infotainment System

Selecting an MP3 Track . Song Titles Using the control buttons: . Genres . Folder View . Press g or l to select the previous or next track. To search for tracks: . Turn the TUNE knob. 1. Turn the MENU or MENU/ SEL knob. Using the CD Menu: 2. Select Search. 1. Turn the MENU or MENU/ SEL knob. 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Song Titles, Genres, 2. Select Playlists/Folders. or Folder View. 3. Select the playlist or folder. 4. Select the track. A. 3.5 mm (1/8 in) Auxiliary 4. Select the track. Input Jack B. SD Card Slot Searching for MP3 Tracks Auxiliary Devices C. USB Port The search feature may take some The optional AUX input allows time to display the information after portable devices to connect to the 3.5 mm Jack reading the disc due to the amount vehicle using the 3.5 mm (1/8 in) of information stored on the disc. auxiliary jack or USB port. Connect a 3.5 mm (1/8 in) cable to FM automatically plays while the the auxiliary input jack to use a THe SD Slot allows SD cards to be portable audio player. disc is being read. inserted and used with the audio Tracks can be searched by: system. Playback of an audio device that is connected to the 3.5 mm jack can . Playlists Portable devices are controlled by only be controlled using the controls using the menu system described in on the device. . Artists Operation on page 7‑6. . Albums Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (21,1)

Infotainment System 7-21

Adjusting the Volume Connecting and Controlling 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums, O an iPod™ Song Titles, Podcasts, Genres, Turn the knob to adjust the Audio Books, or Composers. volume of the infotainment system Not all iPods can be controlled by after the volume level has been set the infotainment system. 4. Select the track. on the portable audio device. Connecting an iPod Shuffle USB Port Connect the iPod to the USB port. Turn the MENU or MENU/SEL knob and set Shuffle Songs (Random) to For vehicles with a USB port, the Searching for a Track following devices may be connected On or Off, then press the BACK and controlled by the infotainment Tracks that are found can be button to return to the main screen. system. searched for by: On: Plays tracks in the current . folder in random order. . iPods Playlists . PlaysForSure Devices (PFDs) . Artists Off: Plays tracks in the current folder in sequential order. . USB Drives . Albums Repeat . Zunes® . Song Titles Turn the MENU or MENU/SEL knob . Podcasts Not all iPods, PFDs, USB drives, and set Repeat to On or Off, then and Zunes are compatible with the . Genres press the BACK button to return to infotainment system. Devices are the main screen. also charged while plugged into the . Audio Books USB port. . Composers On: Repeats the current track. To search for tracks: Off: Starts playback from the beginning of the current track after 1. Turn the MENU or MENU/ the last track finishes. SEL knob. 2. Select Search. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (22,1)

7-22 Infotainment System

Connecting and Controlling a 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums, Connecting and Controlling a PlaysForSure Device (PFD) Song Titles, Podcasts, USB Drive or Genres. or Zune The infotainment system can only Connecting a PFD or Zune 4. Select the track. play back .mp3 and .wma files from a USB drive. Connect the PFD or Zune to the Shuffle Functionality USB port. Turn the MENU or MENU/SEL knob Only the first 10,000 songs are recognized on the device. Searching for a Track and set Shuffle Songs (Random) to On or Off. When a device is not supported, the Tracks can be searched for by: On: Plays current tracks in random message “No supported data found. . Playlists order. You can safely disconnect the device” appears. . Artists Off: Plays current tracks in Connecting a USB Drive . Albums sequential order. Connect the USB drive to the . Song Titles Repeat Functionality USB port. . Podcasts Turn the MENU or MENU/SEL knob and set Repeat to On or Off. Searching for a Track . Genres Repeat On: Repeats the current It is normal for the search feature To search for tracks: track. to take some time to display the information after reading the device 1. Turn the MENU or MENU/ Repeat Off: Starts playback from SEL knob. due to the amount of information the beginning of the current track stored. 2. Select Search. after the last track finishes. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (23,1)

Infotainment System 7-23

Files that do not have any meta Shuffle Functionality Phone data stored in the ID3 tag display Turn the MENU or MENU/SEL knob as Unknown. and set Shuffle Songs (Random) to Bluetooth (Overview) Tracks can be searched for by: On or Off. For vehicles equipped with . Playlists* On: Plays current tracks in random Bluetooth capability, the system can order. . Artists interact with many cell phones, Off: Plays current tracks in allowing: . Albums sequential order. . Placement and receipt of calls in . Song Titles Repeat Functionality a hands-free mode. . Genres Turn the MENU or MENU/SEL knob . Sharing of the cell phone’s . Folder View and set Repeat to On or Off. address book or contact list with the vehicle. *This only displays if a playlist is Repeat On: Repeats the current found on the device. track. To minimize driver distraction, To search for tracks: before driving, and with the vehicle Repeat Off: Starts playback from parked: 1. Turn the MENU or MENU/ the beginning of the current track . SEL knob. after the last track finishes. Become familiar with the features of the cell phone. 2. Select Search. Organize the phone book and 3. Select: Playlists, Artists, Albums, contact lists clearly and delete Song Titles, Genres, duplicate or rarely used entries. or Folder View. If possible, program speed dial or other shortcuts. 4. Select the track. . Review the controls and operation of the infotainment system. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (24,1)

7-24 Infotainment System

. Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. Vehicles with a Bluetooth system / (End Call/Mute): Press to The system may not work with $ i can use a Bluetooth‐capable cell end a call, reject a call, or cancel an all cell phones. See Pairing in “ ” phone with a Hands‐Free Profile to operation. this section for more information. make and receive phone calls. The . If the cell phone has voice infotainment system and voice Infotainment System Controls dialing capability, learn to use recognition are used to control the If equipped, the infotainment system that feature to access the system. The system can be used allows certain controls to be address book or contact list. See while in ON/RUN or ACC/ selected on the infotainment display. “Voice Pass-Thru” in this section ACCESSORY. The range of the See the OnStar Owner’s manual for more information. Bluetooth system can be up to under "OnStar Screen User 9.1 m (30 ft). Not all phones support . Interface" for more information. See “Storing and Deleting Phone all functions and not all phones work Numbers” in this section for with the Bluetooth system. See For information about how to more information. www.gm.com/bluetooth for more navigate the menu system using the information about compatible infotainment controls, see Operation { WARNING phones. on page 7‑6. 5 \ > (PHONE/MUTE): Press to When using a cell phone, it can Bluetooth Controls enter the Phone main menu. Press be distracting to look too long or Use the buttons located on the to mute the audio system. too often at the screen of the infotainment system and the phone or the infotainment steering wheel to operate the Voice Recognition (navigation) system. Taking your Bluetooth system. The voice recognition system uses eyes off the road too long or too commands to control the system Steering Wheel Controls often could cause a crash and dial phone numbers. resulting in injury or death. / (Push To Talk) : Press to b g Noise: The system may not Focus your attention on driving. answer incoming calls, confirm recognize voice commands if there system information, and start voice is too much background noise. recognition. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (25,1)

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When to Speak: A tone sounds to See Radio Frequency Statement on Pairing Information indicate that the system is ready for page 13 16 for information ‑ . A Bluetooth phone with MP3 a voice command. Wait for the tone regarding Part 15 of the Federal capability cannot be paired to and then speak. Communications Commission (FCC) the vehicle as a phone and an How to Speak: Speak clearly in a rules and Industry Canada MP3 player at the same time. calm and natural voice. Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. . Up to five cell phones can be Audio System Bluetooth (Infotainment paired to the Bluetooth system. When using the Bluetooth system, Controls) . The pairing process is disabled when the vehicle is moving. sound comes through the vehicle's For information about how to front audio system speakers and navigate the menu system using the . Pairing only needs to be overrides the audio system. Use the infotainment controls, see Operation completed once, unless the VOL/ O knob during a call to on page 7‑6. pairing information on the cell change the volume level. The phone changes or the cell phone adjusted volume level remains in Pairing is deleted from the system. memory for later calls. The system A Bluetooth‐enabled cell phone . Only one paired cell phone can maintains a minimum volume level. must be paired to the Bluetooth be connected to the Bluetooth Other Information system and then connected to the system at a time. vehicle before it can be used. See ® . If multiple paired cell phones are The Bluetooth word mark and your cell phone manufacturer's user ® within range of the system, the logos are owned by the Bluetooth guide for Bluetooth functions before system connects to the first SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth available paired cell phone in the by General Motors is under license. phone is not connected, calls will be order that they were first paired Other trademarks and trade names made using OnStar Hands Free ‐ to the system. To link to a are those of their respective owners. Calling, if available. Refer to the different paired phone, see OnStar Owner's Guide for more Linking to a Different Phone information. “ ” later in this section. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (26,1)

7-26 Infotainment System

Pairing a Phone The system responds with Linking to a Different Phone 1. Press the CONFIG button. “ has been To link to a different phone, the new successfully paired” after the 2. Select Phone Settings. phone must be in the vehicle and pairing process is complete. available to be connected to the 3. Select Bluetooth. 7. Repeat Steps 1 through 6 to pair Bluetooth system before the 4. Select Pair Device (Phone). additional phones. process is started. A four‐digit Personal Listing All Paired and Connected 1. Press the CONFIG button. Identification Number (PIN) Phones appears on the display. 2. Select Phone Settings. The PIN is used in Step 6. 1. Press the CONFIG button. 3. Select Bluetooth. 5. Start the pairing process on the 2. Select Phone Settings. 4. Select Device List. cell phone to be paired to the 3. Select Bluetooth. 5. Select the new phone to vehicle. See the cell phone 4. Select Device List. link to and follow the on manufacturer's user guide for screen prompts. information on this process. Deleting a Paired Phone If delete is selected, the 6. Locate the device named 1. Press the CONFIG button. highlighted phone will Your Vehicle in the list on “ ” 2. Select Phone Settings. be deleted. the cell phone. Follow the instructions on the cell phone to 3. Select Bluetooth. enter the PIN provided in Step 4. 4. Select Device List. After the PIN is successfully entered, the system prompts you 5. Select the phone to delete and to provide a name for the paired follow the on screen prompts. cell phone. This name will be used to indicate which phones are paired and connected to the vehicle. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (27,1)

Infotainment System 7-27

Making a Call Using To make a call using the Phone Making a Call Book menu: Phone Book To make a call: For cell phones that support the 1. Press 5 \ > once or twice 1. Press 5 \ > once or twice phone book feature, the Bluetooth (depending on the radio). system can use the contacts stored (depending on the radio). 2. Select Phone Book. on your cell phone to make calls. 2. Enter the character sequence. See your cell phone phone 3. Search through the list by See “Entering a Character manufacturer's user guide or selecting the letter group the Sequence” in Operation on contact your wireless provider to phone book entry begins with, page 7‑6 for more information. find out if this feature is supported or press the MENU or MENU/ 3. Select Call to start dialing the by your phone. SEL button to scroll through the number. entire list of names/numbers in When a cell phone supports the the phone book. phone book feature, the Phone Accepting or Declining a Call Book and Call Lists menus are 4. Select the name or number you When an incoming call is received, automatically available. want to call. the infotainment system mutes and The Phone Book menu allows you To make a call using the Call a ring tone is heard in the vehicle. to access the phone book stored in Lists menu: Accepting a Call the cell phone to make a call. 1. Press 5 \ > once or twice Turn the MENU or MENU/SEL knob The Call Lists menu allows you to (depending on the radio). to “Answer” and press the MENU or access the phone numbers from the MENU/SEL knob to accept the call. Incoming Calls, Outgoing Calls, and 2. Select Call Lists. Missed Calls menus on your cell 3. Select the Incoming Calls, Declining a Call phone to make a call. Outgoing Calls, or Missed Turn the MENU or MENU/SEL knob Calls list. to “Decline” and press the MENU or 4. Select the name or number you MENU/SEL knob to decline the call. want to call. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (28,1)

7-28 Infotainment System

Call Waiting Conference Calling Ending a Call Call waiting must be supported on Conference calling and three‐way Turn or press the MENU or MENU/ the Bluetooth phone and enabled by calling must be supported on the SEL knob and select Hang Up. the wireless service carrier to work. Bluetooth phone and enabled by the wireless service carrier to work. Muting a Call Accepting a Call To start a conference while in a To Mute a Call Turn the MENU or MENU/SEL knob current call: to “Answer” and press the MENU or Turn or press the MENU or MENU/ MENU/SEL knob to accept the call. 1. Turn or press the MENU or SEL knob and select Mute Call. MENU/SEL knob. Declining a Call To Cancel Mute 2. Select Enter Number. Turn the MENU or MENU/SEL knob Turn or press the MENU or MENU/ to “Decline” and press the MENU or 3. Enter the character sequence SEL knob and select Mute Call. then select Call. See Entering a MENU/SEL knob to decline the call. “ Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Character Sequence” in Switching Between Calls Operation on page 7‑6 for more (DTMF) Tones (Call Waiting Calls Only) information. The in‐vehicle Bluetooth system can To switch between calls: 4. After the call has been placed, send numbers during a call. This is used when calling a menu driven 1. Turn or press the MENU or turn or press the MENU or ‐ phone system. MENU/SEL knob. MENU/SEL knob and choose Merge Calls. 1. Turn or press the MENU or 2. Select Switch Call from MENU/SEL knob and select the menu. 5. To add more callers to the conference call, repeat Steps 1 Enter Number. through 4. The number of callers 2. Enter the character sequence. that can be added is limited by See “Entering a Character your wireless service carrier. Sequence” in Operation on page 7‑6 for more information. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (29,1)

Infotainment System 7-29

Bluetooth Pairing Information Pairing a Phone (Voice Recognition) . A Bluetooth phone with MP3 1. Press b / g. The system capability cannot be paired to responds “Ready,” followed Using Voice Recognition the vehicle as a phone and an by a tone. To use voice recognition, press MP3 player at the same time. 2. Say “Bluetooth.” This command the b / g button located on the . Up to five cell phones can be can be skipped. steering wheel. Use the commands paired to the Bluetooth system. 3. Say “Pair.” The system responds below for the various voice features. . The pairing process is disabled For additional information, say with instructions and a four‐digit when the vehicle is moving. Personal Identification Number “Help” while you are in a voice recognition menu. . Pairing only needs to be (PIN). The PIN is used in Step 5. completed once, unless the 4. Start the pairing process on the Pairing pairing information on the cell cell phone that you want to pair. phone changes or the cell phone A Bluetooth‐enabled cell phone For help with this process, see must be paired to the Bluetooth is deleted from the system. your cell phone manufacturer's system and then connected to the . Only one paired cell phone can user guide. vehicle before it can be used. See be connected to the Bluetooth 5. Locate the device named “Your your cell phone manufacturer's user system at a time. Vehicle” in the list on the cell guide for Bluetooth functions before . If multiple paired cell phones are phone. Follow the instructions pairing the cell phone. If a Bluetooth within range of the system, the on the cell phone to enter the phone is not connected, calls will be system connects to the first PIN provided in Step 3. After the made using OnStar Hands‐Free available paired cell phone in the PIN is successfully entered, the Calling, if available. Refer to the order that they were first paired system prompts you to provide a OnStar Owner's Guide for more to the system. To link to a name for the paired cell phone. information. different paired phone, see “Linking to a Different Phone” later in this section. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (30,1)

7-30 Infotainment System

This name will be used to Deleting a Paired Phone 2. Say “Bluetooth.” indicate which phones are If the phone name you want to 3. Say “Change phone.” paired and connected to the delete is unknown, see “Listing All vehicle. The system responds . If another cell phone is Paired and Connected Phones.” with “ has been found, the response will be successfully paired” after the 1. Press b / g. The system “ is now pairing process is complete. responds “Ready,” followed connected.” 6. Repeat Steps 1 through 5 to pair by a tone. . If another cell phone is not additional phones. 2. Say “Bluetooth.” found, the original phone remains connected. Listing All Paired and Connected 3. Say “Delete.” The system asks Phones for which phone to delete. Storing and Deleting Phone The system can list all cell phones 4. Say the name of the phone you Numbers paired to it. If a paired cell phone is want to delete. The system can store up to also connected to the vehicle, the 30 phone numbers as name tags Connecting to a Different Phone system responds with “is connected” in the Hands‐Free Directory that is after that phone name. To connect to a different cell phone, shared between the Bluetooth and the Bluetooth system looks for the OnStar systems. 1. Press b / g. The system next available cell phone in the The following commands are used responds “Ready,” followed by order in which all available cell to delete and store phone numbers. a tone. phones were paired. Depending on 2. Say “Bluetooth.” which cell phone you want to Store: This command will store a connect to, you may have to use phone number, or a group of 3. Say “List.” this command several times. numbers as a name tag. 1. Press b / g. The system Digit Store: This command allows a phone number to be stored as a responds “Ready,” followed by a tone. name tag by entering the digits one at a time. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (31,1)

Infotainment System 7-31

Delete: This command is used to To hear all of the numbers Using the “Delete All Name Tags” delete individual name tags. recognized by the system, say Command Delete All Name Tags: This “Verify” at any time. This command deletes all stored command deletes all stored name 1. Press b / g. The system name tags in the Hands Free tags in the Hands‐Free Calling responds “Ready,” followed Calling Directory and the Directory and the Destinations by a tone. Destinations Directory. Directory. 2. Say “Digit Store.” To delete all name tags: Using the Store Command “ ” 3. Say each digit, one at a time, 1. Press b / g. The system 1. Press b / g. The system that you want to store. After responds “Ready,” followed by responds “Ready,” followed each digit is entered, the system a tone. repeats back the digit it heard by a tone. 2. Say “Delete all name tags.” followed by a tone. After the last 2. Say “Store.” digit has been entered, say Listing Stored Numbers 3. Say the phone number or group Store, and then follow the “ ” The list command will list all stored of numbers you want to store all directions given by the system to numbers and name tags. at once with no pauses, then save a name tag for this number. follow the directions given by the Using the “List” Command system to save a name tag for Using the “Delete” Command 1. Press / . The system this number. 1. Press / . The system b g b g responds Ready, followed responds Ready, followed “ ” Using the “Digit Store” Command “ ” by a tone. by a tone. If an unwanted number is 2. Say “Directory.” recognized by the system, 2. Say “Delete.” 3. Say Hands Free Calling. say “Clear” at any time to clear 3. Say the name tag you want “ ” the last number. to delete. 4. Say “List.” Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (32,1)

7-32 Infotainment System

Making a Call Using the “Digit Dial” Command Once connected, the person called will be heard through the audio Calls can be made using the The digit dial command allows a speakers. following commands. phone number to be dialed by entering the digits one at a time. Dial or Call: The dial or call Using the “Re‐dial” Command After each digit is entered, the command can be used system repeats back the digit it 1. Press b / g. The system interchangeably to dial a phone heard followed by a tone. responds “Ready,” followed number or a stored name tag. by a tone. If an unwanted number is Digit Dial: This command allows a recognized by the system, say 2. After the tone, say “Re‐dial.” phone number to be dialed by Clear at any time to clear the The system dials the last entering the digits one at a time. “ ” last number. number called from the Re dial: This command is used connected cell phone. ‐ To hear all of the numbers to dial the last number used on the recognized by the system, say Once connected, the person called cell phone. “Verify” at any time. will be heard through the audio Using the “Dial” or “Call” speakers. Command 1. Press b / g. The system responds “Ready,” followed Receiving a Call 1. Press b / g. The system by a tone. When an incoming call is received, responds Ready, followed by “ ” 2. Say “Digit Dial.” the audio system mutes and a ring a tone. tone is heard in the vehicle. 3. Say each digit, one at a time, 2. Say Dial or Call. “ ” “ ” that you want to dial. After each . Press b / g to answer the call. 3. Say the entire number without digit is entered, the system pausing or say the name tag. repeats back the digit it heard . Press $ / i to ignore a call. followed by a tone. After the Once connected, the person called last digit has been entered, will be heard through the audio say Dial. speakers. “ ” Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (33,1)

Infotainment System 7-33

Call Waiting 3. Use the dial or call command to The cell phone must be paired and dial the number of the third party connected with the Bluetooth Call waiting must be supported on to be called. system before a call can be the cell phone and enabled by the transferred. The connection process wireless service carrier. 4. Once the call is connected, can take up to two minutes after the press / to link all . Press / to answer an b g ignition is turned to ON/RUN. b g callers together. incoming call when another call To Transfer Audio from the is active. The original call is Ending a Call Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone placed on hold. Press $ / i to end a call. During a call with the audio in the . Press b / g again to return to vehicle: the original call. Muting a Call 1. Press b / g. . To ignore the incoming call, no During a call, all sounds from inside action is required. the vehicle can be muted so that the 2. Say “Transfer Call.” person on the other end of the call To Transfer Audio to the Bluetooth . Press $ / i to disconnect the cannot hear them. System from a Cell Phone current call and switch to the call on hold. To mute a call, press b / g, and During a call with the audio on the then say “Mute Call.” cell phone, press / . The audio Three‐Way Calling b g To cancel mute, press b / g, and transfers to the vehicle. If the audio Three way calling must be ‐ then say “Un‐mute Call.” does not transfer to the vehicle, use supported on the cell phone and the audio transfer feature on the enabled by the wireless service Transferring a Call cell phone. See your cell phone carrier. Audio can be transferred between manufacturer's user guide for more information. 1. While on a call, press b / g. the Bluetooth system and the cell phone. 2. Say “Three‐way call.” Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (34,1)

7-34 Infotainment System

Voice Pass-Thru Dual Tone Multi-Frequency Clearing the System Voice pass‐thru allows access to the (DTMF) Tones Unless information is deleted out of voice recognition commands on the The Bluetooth system can send the in‐vehicle Bluetooth system, it cell phone. See your cell phone numbers and the numbers stored as will be retained indefinitely. This manufacturer's user guide to see if name tags during a call. You can includes all saved name tags in the the cell phone supports this feature. use this feature when calling a phone book and phone pairing To access contacts stored in the menu‐driven phone system. information. For information on how cell phone: Account numbers can also be to delete this information, see the stored for use. previous sections on “Deleting a 1. Press / . The system Paired Phone” and “Deleting b g Sending a Number or Name Tag responds Ready, followed by Name Tags.” “ ” During a Call a tone. 2. Say “Bluetooth.” This command 1. Press b / g. The system can be skipped. responds “Ready,” followed by a tone. 3. Say “Voice.” The system responds “OK, accessing 2. Say “Dial.” .” 3. Say the number or name tag The cell phone's normal prompt to send. messages will go through their cycle according to the phone's operating instructions. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (35,1)

Infotainment System 7-35

Trademarks and License Agreements

Manufactured under license from Fees and Taxes — Subscription fee, Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the taxes, one time activation fee, and double-D symbol are trademarks of other fees may apply. Subscription Dolby Laboratories. fee is consumer only. All fees and Manufactured under license under programming subject to change. U.S. Patent #'s: 5,451,942; Subscriptions subject to Customer 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; Agreement available at 6,487,535 & other U.S. and www.xmradio.com. XM™ service worldwide patents issued & only available in the 48 contiguous pending. DTS and the Symbol are United States and Canada*. registered trademarks and DTS *Canada — Some deterioration of Digital Surround and the DTS logos service may occur in extreme Made for iPod and iPhone means are trademarks of DTS Inc. “ ” northern latitudes. This is beyond that an electronic accessory has All Rights Reserved. the control of XM Satellite Radio. been designed to connect ™ Explicit Language Notice specifically to iPod and has been — Channels with frequent explicit certified by the developer to meet language are indicated with an Apple performance standards. “XL” preceding the channel name. iPod is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (36,1)

7-36 Infotainment System

Channel blocking is available for General Requirements: related content delivery. XM Satellite Radio receivers by For more information, visit 1. A License Agreement from XM™ notifying XM at: is required for any product that www.gracenote.com. . USA Customers — Visit incorporates XM Technology CD, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, and music www.xmradio.com or call and/or for use of any of the and video-related data from 1-800-929-2100. XM marks to be manufactured, Gracenote, Inc., copyright © 2000 to distributed or marketed in the present Gracenote. One or more . Canadian Customers — Visit www.xmradio.ca or call XM Service Area. patents owned by Gracenote apply 1-877-438-9677. 2. For products to be distributed, to this product and service. See marketed and/or sold in Canada, the Gracenote website for a It is prohibited to copy, decompile, non-exhaustive list of applicable disassemble, reverse engineer, a separate agreement is required with Canadian Satellite Gracenote patents. Gracenote and hack, manipulate, or otherwise CDDB, MusicID, Media VOCS, the make available any technology or Radio Inc. (operating as XM Canada). Gracenote logo and logotype, and software incorporated in receivers the “Powered by Gracenote” logo compatible with the XM™ Satellite are either registered trademarks or Radio System or that support the trademarks of Gracenote in the XM website, the Online Service or United States and/or other any of its content. Furthermore, the countries. AMBER voice compression software included in this product is protected If you require more information by intellectual property rights regarding the use of the including patent rights, copyrights, Gracenote Service, visit: Music and video recognition www.gracenote.com/corporate. and trade secrets of Digital Voice technology and related data are Systems, Inc. provided by Gracenote®. Gracenote For the data provided by ® is the industry standard in music Gracenote Music Recognition recognition technology and Service, the content is not necessarily guaranteed 100%. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (37,1)

Infotainment System 7-37

Regarding the use of Gracenote You agree not to assign, copy, Under no circumstances will Music Recognition Service, when transfer or transmit the Gracenote Gracenote become liable for any this product is used, it is necessary Software or any Gracenote Data to payment to you for any information to agree to the following articles. any third party. that you provide. You agree that Gracenote, Inc. may enforce its Gracenote® End User License YOU AGREE NOT TO USE OR EXPLOIT GRACENOTE DATA, THE rights under this Agreement against This application or device contains GRACENOTE SOFTWARE, OR you directly in its own name. software from Gracenote, Inc. of GRACENOTE SERVERS, EXCEPT The Gracenote service uses a Emeryville, California (“Gracenote”). AS EXPRESSLY PERMITTED unique identifier to track queries for The software from Gracenote (the HEREIN. You agree that your statistical purposes. “Gracenote Software”) enables this non-exclusive license to use the application to perform disc and/or The purpose of a randomly Gracenote Data, the Gracenote assigned numeric identifier is to file identification and obtain Software, and Gracenote Servers music-related information, including allow the Gracenote service to will terminate if you violate these count queries without knowing name, artist, track, and title restrictions. If your license information (“Gracenote Data”) anything about who you are. For terminates, you agree to cease any more information, see the web page from online servers or embedded and all use of the Gracenote Data, databases (collectively, “Gracenote for the Gracenote Privacy Policy for the Gracenote Software, and the Gracenote service. Servers”) and to perform other Gracenote Servers. functions. You may use Gracenote The Gracenote Software and each Data only by means of the intended Gracenote reserves all rights item of Gracenote Data are licensed in Gracenote Data, the End-User functions of this to you “AS IS.” Gracenote makes no application or device. You agree Gracenote Software, and the representations or warranties, that you will use Gracenote Data, Gracenote Servers, including all express or implied, regarding the the Gracenote Software, and ownership rights. accuracy of any Gracenote Data Gracenote Servers for your own from in the Gracenote Servers. personal non-commercial use only. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (38,1)

7-38 Infotainment System

Gracenote reserves the right to Gracenote disclaims all warranties delete data from the Gracenote express or implied, including, but Servers or to change data not limited to, implied warranties of categories for any cause that merchantability, fitness for a Gracenote deems sufficient. particular purpose, title, and No warranty is made that the non-infringement. Gracenote does Gracenote Software or Gracenote not warrant the results that will be Servers are error-free or that obtained by your use of the functioning of Gracenote Software Gracenote software or any or Gracenote Servers will be Gracenote server. In no case will uninterrupted. Gracenote be liable for any consequential or incidental Gracenote is not obligated to damages or for any lost profits or provide you with new enhanced or lost revenues. additional data types or categories that Gracenote may provide in the future and is free to discontinue its services at any time. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1)

Climate Controls 8-1

Climate Control F. Driver and Passenger Heated Climate Controls Seats (If Equipped) Systems G. Rear Window Defogger Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, defrosting, and H. Defog Climate Control Systems ...... 8-1 ventilation for the vehicle can be Automatic Climate Control controlled with these systems. I. Defrost System ...... 8-3 Vehicles without Air Conditioning Vehicles with Air Conditioning Air Vents Air Vents ...... 8-6

A. Temperature Control A. Temperature Control B. Bi-level Air Mode B. Bi-level Air Mode C. Floor Air Mode C. Floor Air Mode D. Vent Air Mode D. Vent Air Mode E. Fan Control E. Fan Control Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (2,1)

8-2 Climate Controls

F. Driver and Passenger Heated 7 (Floor): Air is directed to the h (Recirculation, If Equipped): Seats (If Equipped) floor outlets. Press to turn on the recirculation. G. Rear Window Defogger W (Defog): Clears the windows of An indicator light comes on. Air is recirculated inside the vehicle. H. Recirculation fog or moisture. Air is directed to the windshield and floor outlets. It helps to quickly cool the air inside I. Defog the vehicle or prevent outside air 0 (Defrost): Clears the and odors from entering. J. Air Conditioning windshield of fog or frost more To improve fuel efficiency and to K. Defrost quickly. Air is directed to the windshield and side window outlets. cool the vehicle faster, recirculation 9 (Fan Control): Turn to increase may be automatically selected in or decrease the fan speed. For best results, clear all snow and warm weather. The recirculation ice from the windshield before Temperature Control: Turn to defrosting. light will not come on. Press h to increase or decrease the select recirculation; press it again to temperature. Do not drive the vehicle until all select outside air. windows are clear. Air Delivery Mode Control: Rear Window Defogger To change the current mode, press Air Conditioning 1 one of the following: (Rear Defogger): Press to turn # (Air Conditioning, If the rear window defogger on or off. F (Vent): Air is directed to the Equipped): Press to turn the The rear window defogger turns off instrument panel outlets. air conditioning on or off. If the after about 10 minutes. It can also fan is turned off or the outside * (Bi-level): Air is directed to the be turned off by turning the ignition temperature falls below freezing, instrument panel outlets and the to ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/ the air conditioning compressor floor outlets. OFF. If turned on again it runs for will not work. about five minutes before turning off. Do not drive the vehicle until all windows are clear. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1)

Climate Controls 8-3

Notice: Do not use a razor blade Automatic Climate E. Fan Control or sharp object to clear the inside Control System F. Driver and Passenger Heated rear window. Do not adhere Seats anything to the defogger grid The heating, cooling, and ventilation lines in the rear glass. These for the vehicle can be controlled G. Power actions may damage the rear with this system. H. Recirculation defogger. Repairs would not be covered by your warranty. I. MODE (Air Delivery Mode) Heated Seats (If Equipped): Press J. AQS (Air Quality Sensor) to turn the heated seats on or off. K. Air Conditioning See Heated Front Seats on page 3‑7 Automatic Operation The system automatically controls the fan speed, air delivery, air conditioning, and recirculation in order to heat or cool the vehicle to the desired temperature. When the indicator light is on, the A. Temperature Control system is in full automatic operation. If the air delivery mode or fan B. Rear Window Defogger setting is manually adjusted, the C. AUTO (Automatic Operation) auto indicator turns off and displays will show the selected settings. D. Defrost Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (4,1)

8-4 Climate Controls

To place the system in automatic Manual Operation C (Tri‐Level): Air is divided mode do the following: O (Power): Press to turn the between the windshield, instrument 1. Press AUTO. climate control system on or off. panel, and floor outlets. 2. Set the temperature. Allow the Fan Control: Turn the knob [ (Floor): Air is directed to the system time to stabilize. Then clockwise or counterclockwise to floor outlets. adjust the temperature as increase or decrease the fan speed. - (Defog): Clears the windows of needed for best comfort. The selected fan speed is indicated fog or moisture. Air is directed to the To improve fuel efficiency and to by a number on the display screen. windshield and floor outlets. cool the vehicle faster, recirculation Press AUTO to return to automatic operation. 0 (Defrost): Clears the may be automatically selected in windshield of fog or frost more warm weather. The recirculation MODE (Air Delivery Mode): Press quickly. Air is directed to the light will not come on. Press h to to change the direction of the windshield. airflow. The current mode appears select recirculation; press it again to # (Air Conditioning): Press to select outside air. in the display screen. Automatic operation is canceled and manual turn the automatic air conditioning English units can be changed to mode is initiated. Press AUTO to on or off. If the fan is turned off or metric units through the Driver return to automatic operation. the outside temperature falls below Information Center (DIC). See freezing, the air conditioning Vehicle Personalization on To change the current mode, select compressor will not run. one of the following: page 5‑34. Press AUTO to return to automatic Y (Vent): Air is directed to the operation and the air conditioner instrument panel outlets. runs as needed. When the indicator \ (Bi-level): Air is divided light is on, the air conditioner runs between the instrument panel automatically to cool the air inside outlets and the floor outlets. the vehicle or to dry the air needed to defog the windshield faster. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1)

Climate Controls 8-5

h (Recirculation): Press to turn for an extended period to prevent Rear Window Defogger the air inside the vehicle from on recirculation. An indicator light (Rear Window Defogger): becoming too dry or stuffy. To adjust = comes on. Air is recirculated to Press to turn the rear window the sensitivity of the Air Quality quickly cool the inside of the vehicle defogger on or off. or prevent outside air and odors Control, see “Climate and Air from entering. Quality” under Vehicle The rear window defogger turns Personalization on page 5‑34. off automatically after about Automatic Air Recirculation: 10 minutes. If turned on again it Auto Defog: The climate control When the AUTO indicator light is runs for about five minutes before system may have a sensor to on, the air is automatically turning off. recirculated as needed to help automatically detect high humidity quickly cool the inside of the inside the vehicle. When high The rear window defogger can be vehicle. humidity is detected, the climate set to automatic operation. See control system may adjust to “Climate and Air Quality” under AQS (Air Quality Sensor): For outside air supply and turn on the Vehicle Personalization on vehicles with an air quality sensor, air conditioner. If the climate control page 5‑34. When Auto Rear Defog the climate control system adjusts to system does not detect possible is selected, the rear window limit some exhaust fumes from window fogging, it returns to normal defogger turns on automatically being pulled inside your vehicle. operation. To turn Auto Defog off or when the interior temperature is cold Press the AQS button on the on, see “Climate and Air Quality” and the outside temperature is climate control to activate the air under Vehicle Personalization on about 40°F and below. The auto quality sensor. The air quality page 5‑34. rear defogger turns off automatically sensor will not maintain recirculation after about 10 minutes. At higher speeds, the rear window defogger may stay on continuously. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (6,1)

8-6 Climate Controls

For vehicles with heated outside The system will default to a heating Air Vents rearview mirrors, they turn on when or cooling mode depending on the the rear window defogger button is outside temperature and then go Adjustable air vents are in the on and help to clear fog or frost from back to the previous settings. See center and on the side of the the surface of the mirrors. See Remote Vehicle Start on page 2‑9. instrument panel. Heated Mirrors on page 2‑16. The rear window defogger turns on Notice: Do not try to clear frost if it is cold outside. or other material from the inside of the front windshield and rear Sensors window with a razor blade or The solar sensor, located on top of anything else that is sharp. This the instrument panel near the may damage the rear window windshield, monitors the solar heat. defogger grid and affect your The climate control system uses the radio's ability to pick up stations sensor information to adjust the clearly. The repairs would not be temperature, fan speed, covered by your warranty. recirculation, and air delivery mode Heated Seats (If Equipped): Press for best comfort. to turn the heated seats on or off. If the sensor is covered, the See Heated Front Seats on Move the slats (A) to change the automatic climate control system page 3 7. direction of the airflow. ‑ may not work properly. Remote Start Climate Control Operation: For vehicles with the remote vehicle start feature, the climate control system may run when the vehicle is started remotely. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1)

Climate Controls 8-7

Operation Tips . Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from air inlets at the base of the windshield that could block the flow of air into the vehicle. Use the thumbwheels (B) near the . Keep the path under the front air vents to open or close off the seats clear of objects to help airflow. circulate the air inside of the Additional air vents are located vehicle more effectively. beneath the windshield, driver and . Use of non‐GM approved hood passenger side door windows, and deflectors can adversely affect in the footwells. These are fixed and the performance of the system. cannot be adjusted. Check with your dealer before adding equipment to the outside of the vehicle. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (8,1)

8-8 Climate Controls

2 NOTES Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1)

Driving and Operating 9-1

Starting the Engine ...... 9-20 Ride Control Systems Driving and Engine Heater ...... 9-22 Traction Control Operating Retained Accessory System (TCS) ...... 9-37 Power (RAP) ...... 9-23 StabiliTrak® System ...... 9-38 Shifting Into Park (Automatic Cruise Control Driving Information Transmission) ...... 9-24 Cruise Control ...... 9-40 Distracted Driving ...... 9-2 Shifting out of Park ...... 9-25 Defensive Driving ...... 9-3 Parking ...... 9-27 Object Detection Systems Parking over Things Drunk Driving ...... 9-3 Ultrasonic Parking Assist . . . . 9-42 Control of a Vehicle ...... 9-4 That Burn ...... 9-27 Fuel Braking ...... 9-4 Engine Exhaust Fuel ...... 9-44 Steering ...... 9-4 Engine Exhaust ...... 9-27 Recommended Fuel ...... 9-44 Off-Road Recovery ...... 9-5 Running the Vehicle While Gasoline Specifications (U.S. Loss of Control ...... 9-5 Parked ...... 9-28 Driving on Wet Roads ...... 9-6 and Canada Only) ...... 9-44 Highway Hypnosis ...... 9-7 Automatic Transmission California Fuel Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 9-7 Automatic Transmission . . . . . 9-29 Requirements ...... 9-45 Winter Driving ...... 9-8 Manual Mode ...... 9-31 Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . 9-45 If the Vehicle Is Stuck ...... 9-10 Fuel Additives ...... 9-45 Vehicle Load Limits ...... 9-10 Manual Transmission Filling the Tank ...... 9-46 Manual Transmission ...... 9-33 Filling a Portable Fuel Starting and Operating Container ...... 9-48 New Vehicle Break-In ...... 9-15 Brakes Ignition Positions Antilock Brake (Key Access) ...... 9-15 System (ABS) ...... 9-35 Ignition Positions Parking Brake ...... 9-36 (Keyless Access) ...... 9-18 Brake Assist ...... 9-36 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (2,1)

9-2 Driving and Operating

Towing Driving Information . Designate a front seat General Towing passenger to handle potential distractions. Information ...... 9-48 Distracted Driving Driving Characteristics and . Become familiar with vehicle Towing Tips ...... 9-49 Distraction comes in many forms features before driving, such as Trailer Towing (Fuel Economy and can take your focus from the programming favorite radio Model) ...... 9-53 task of driving. Exercise good stations and adjusting climate Trailer Towing (Except Fuel judgment and do not let other control and seat settings. Economy Model) ...... 9-53 activities divert your attention Program all trip information into Towing Equipment ...... 9-55 away from the road. Many local any navigation device prior to Conversions and Add-Ons governments have enacted laws driving. regarding driver distraction. Become Add-On Electrical . Wait until the vehicle is parked familiar with the local laws in Equipment ...... 9-55 to retrieve items that have fallen your area. to the floor. To avoid distracted driving, always . Stop or park the vehicle to tend keep your eyes on the road, hands to children. on the wheel, and mind on the drive. . Keep pets in an appropriate . Do not use a phone in carrier or restraint. demanding driving situations. Use a hands-free method to . Avoid stressful conversations place or receive necessary while driving, whether with a phone calls. passenger or on a cell phone. . Watch the road. Do not read, take notes, or look up information on phones or other electronic devices. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1)

Driving and Operating 9-3

Defensive Driving Drunk Driving { WARNING Defensive driving means “always Death and injury associated with Taking your eyes off the road too expect the unexpected.” The first drinking and driving is a global long or too often could cause a step in driving defensively is to wear tragedy. crash resulting in injury or death. the safety belt. See Safety Belts on Focus your attention on driving. page 3‑10. { WARNING . Assume that other road users Refer to the Infotainment section (pedestrians, bicyclists, and Drinking and then driving is for more information on using that other drivers) are going to be very dangerous. Your reflexes, system, including pairing and using careless and make mistakes. perceptions, attentiveness, and a cell phone. Anticipate what they might do judgment can be affected by even and be ready. a small amount of alcohol. You If equipped, refer to the navigation can have a serious — or even manual for information on that . Allow enough following distance fatal — collision if you drive after system, including pairing and using between you and the driver in drinking. a cell phone. front of you. . Focus on the task of driving. Do not drink and drive or ride with a driver who has been drinking. Ride home in a cab; or if you are with a group, designate a driver who will not drink. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (4,1)

9-4 Driving and Operating

Control of a Vehicle If the engine ever stops while the steering assist should return shortly vehicle is being driven, brake after a few normal steering Braking, steering, and accelerating normally but do not pump the movements. are important factors in helping to brakes. Doing so could make the control a vehicle while driving. See specific vehicle steering pedal harder to push down. If the messages under Vehicle Messages engine stops, there will be some Braking (Canada Base Level) on page 5‑28 power brake assist but it will be or Vehicle Messages (Canada Braking action involves perception used when the brake is applied. Uplevel and United States) on Once the power assist is used up, it time and reaction time. Deciding to page 5‑28. push the brake pedal is perception can take longer to stop and the See your dealer if there is a time. Actually doing it is brake pedal will be harder to push. problem. reaction time. Steering Average driver reaction time is CurveTips about three‐fourths of a second. Electric Power Steering . Take curves at a reasonable In that time, a vehicle moving at Your vehicle has electric power speed. 100 km/h (60 mph) travels 20 m steering. It does not have power . (66 ft), which could be a lot of Reduce speed before entering a steering fluid. Regular maintenance distance in an emergency. curve, while the front wheels are is not required. straight. Helpful braking tips to keep in mind If power steering assist is lost due . include: Adjust speed so you can drive to a system malfunction, the vehicle through the curve. Maintain a . Keep enough distance between can be steered, but may require reasonable, steady speed. you and the vehicle in front increased effort. . of you. Wait until out of the curve before If the steering wheel is turned in accelerating gently into the . Avoid needless heavy braking. either direction several times until it straightaway. . Keep pace with traffic. stops, or it is held until it is stopped for an extended time, power Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1)

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Steering in Emergencies Off-Road Recovery 2. Turn the steering wheel about one-eighth of a turn, until the There are times when steering can right front tire contacts the be more effective than braking. For pavement edge. example, you come over a hill and find a truck stopped in the lane, or a 3. Then turn the steering wheel to child darts out from between parked go straight down the roadway. cars and stops right in front of you. These problems can be avoided by Loss of Control braking — if you can stop in time. Skidding If you cannot fully stop, follow these suggestions: There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three . Quickly apply the brakes to control systems: remove as much speed as possible from a collision. . Braking Skid — wheels are The vehicle's right wheels can drop not rolling. . Steer around the problem, to off the edge of a road onto the the left to right depending on shoulder while driving. Follow . Steering or Cornering available space. these tips: Skid — too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires . Straighten the wheel once you 1. Ease off the accelerator and to slip and lose cornering force. have avoided the object. then, if there is nothing in the way, steer the vehicle so that it . Acceleration Skid — too much straddles the edge of the throttle causes the driving pavement. wheels to spin. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (6,1)

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Defensive drivers avoid most skids . Try to avoid sudden steering, by taking reasonable care suited acceleration, or braking, WARNING (Continued) to existing conditions, and by not including reducing vehicle speed overdriving those conditions. by shifting to a lower gear. Any After driving through a large But skids are always possible. sudden changes could cause puddle of water or a car/vehicle the tires to slide. wash, lightly apply the brake If the vehicle starts to slide, follow pedal until the brakes work these suggestions: Remember: Antilock brakes help avoid only the braking skid. normally. . Ease your foot off the Flowing or rushing water creates accelerator pedal and quickly Driving on Wet Roads strong forces. Driving through steer the way you want the flowing water could cause the vehicle to go. The vehicle may Rain and wet roads can reduce straighten out. Be ready for a vehicle traction and affect your vehicle to be carried away. If this second skid if it occurs. ability to stop and accelerate. happens, you and other vehicle Always drive slower in these types occupants could drown. Do not . Slow down and adjust your ignore police warnings and be driving according to weather of driving conditions and avoid driving through large puddles and very cautious about trying to drive conditions. Stopping distance through flowing water. can be longer and vehicle deep‐standing or flowing water. control can be affected when traction is reduced by water, { WARNING Hydroplaning snow, ice, gravel, or other Wet brakes can cause crashes. Hydroplaning is dangerous. Water material on the road. Learn to can build up under the vehicle's recognize warning clues — such They might not work as well in a quick stop and could cause tires so they actually ride on the as enough water, ice, or packed water. This can happen if the road is snow on the road to make a pulling to one side. You could 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. (Continued) hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1)

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There is no hard and fast rule about Highway Hypnosis Hill and Mountain Roads hydroplaning. The best advice is to slow down when the road is wet. Always be alert and pay attention to Driving on steep hills or through your surroundings while driving. mountains is different than driving Other Rainy Weather Tips If you become tired or sleepy, find a on flat or rolling terrain. Tips for Besides slowing down, other wet safe place to park the vehicle driving in these conditions include: and rest. weather driving tips include: . Keep the vehicle serviced and in . Allow extra following distance. Other driving tips include: good shape. . . . Pass with caution. Keep the vehicle well ventilated. Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires, cooling system, and . Keep the interior . Keep windshield wiping transmission. equipment in good shape. temperature cool. . Shift to a lower gear when going . Keep your eyes moving — scan . Keep the windshield washer fluid down steep or long hills. reservoir filled. the road ahead and to the sides. . . Have good tires with proper Check the rearview mirror and { WARNING tread depth. See Tires on vehicle instruments often. page 10‑42. If you do not shift down, the brakes could get so hot that they . Turn off cruise control. would not work well. You would then have poor braking or even none going down a hill. You could crash. Shift down to let the engine assist the brakes on a steep downhill slope. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (8,1)

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. Pay attention to special road Try not to break the fragile traction. { WARNING signs (falling rocks area, winding If you accelerate too fast, the drive roads, long grades, passing or wheels will spin and polish the Coasting downhill in N (Neutral) no-passing zones) and take surface under the tires even more. or with the ignition off is appropriate action. dangerous. The brakes will have The Antilock Brake System (ABS) to do all the work of slowing down Winter Driving on page 9‑35 improves vehicle and they could get so hot that stability during hard stops on they would not work well. You Driving on Snow or Ice slippery roads, but apply the brakes sooner than when on dry pavement. would then have poor braking or Drive carefully when there is snow even none going down a hill. You or ice between the tires and the Allow greater following distance on could crash. Always have the road, creating less traction or grip. any slippery road and watch for engine running and the vehicle in Wet ice can occur at about 0°C slippery spots. Icy patches can gear when going downhill. (32°F) when freezing rain begins to occur on otherwise clear roads in fall, resulting in even less traction. shaded areas. The surface of a Avoid driving on wet ice or in curve or an overpass can remain icy . Stay in your own lane. Do not freezing rain until roads can be when the surrounding roads are swing wide or cut across the treated with salt or sand. clear. Avoid sudden steering center of the road. Drive at maneuvers and braking while speeds that let you stay in your Drive with caution, whatever the on ice. own lane. condition. Accelerate gently so traction is not lost. Accelerating too Turn off cruise control on slippery . Be alert on top of hills, quickly causes the wheels to spin surfaces. something could be in your lane and makes the surface under the (stalled car, accident). tires slick, so there is even less traction. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1)

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Blizzard Conditions WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Being stuck in snow can be a serious situation. Stay with the If the vehicle is stuck in the snow: For more information about vehicle unless there is help nearby. . Clear away snow from around carbon monoxide, see Engine If possible, use the Roadside the base of your vehicle, Exhaust on page 9‑27. Assistance Program on page 13 6. ‑ especially any that is blocking To get help and keep everyone in the exhaust pipe. the vehicle safe: Run the engine for short periods . Check again from time to only as needed to keep warm, but . Turn on the hazard warning time to be sure snow does be careful. flashers. not collect there. To save fuel, run the engine for only . Tie a red cloth to an outside . Open a window about short periods as needed to warm mirror. 5 cm (2 in) on the side of the the vehicle and then shut the engine vehicle that is away from the off and close the window most of { WARNING wind to bring in fresh air. the way to save heat. Repeat this until help arrives but only when you Snow can trap engine exhaust . Fully open the air outlets on feel really uncomfortable from the under the vehicle. This may or under the instrument cold. Moving about to keep warm cause exhaust gases to get panel. also helps. inside. Engine exhaust contains . Adjust the climate control If it takes some time for help to carbon monoxide (CO) which system to a setting that arrive, now and then when you run cannot be seen or smelled. circulates the air inside the the engine, push the accelerator It can cause unconsciousness vehicle and set the fan speed pedal slightly so the engine runs and even death. to the highest setting. See faster than the idle speed. This (Continued) “Climate Control System” in keeps the battery charged to restart the Index. the vehicle and to signal for help (Continued) with the headlamps. Do this as little as possible to save fuel. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (10,1)

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If the Vehicle Is Stuck Rocking the Vehicle to Get Vehicle Load Limits it Out Slowly and cautiously spin the It is very important to know how wheels to free the vehicle when Turn the steering wheel left and much weight the vehicle can stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. right to clear the area around the carry. This weight is called the front wheels. Turn off any traction If stuck too severely for the traction vehicle capacity weight and system. Shift back and forth system to free the vehicle, turn the between R (Reverse) and a forward includes the weight of all traction system off and use the gear, or with a manual transmission, occupants, cargo, and all rocking method. between 1 (First) or 2 (Second) and nonfactory‐installed options. R (Reverse), spinning the wheels as Two labels on the vehicle show { WARNING little as possible. To prevent how much weight it may transmission wear, wait until the properly carry, the Tire and If the vehicle's tires spin at high wheels stop spinning before shifting Loading Information label and speed, they can explode, and you gears. Release the accelerator the Certification label. or others could be injured. The pedal while shifting, and press vehicle can overheat, causing an lightly on the accelerator pedal engine compartment fire or other when the transmission is in gear. damage. Spin the wheels as little Slowly spinning the wheels in the as possible and avoid going forward and reverse directions above 55 km/h (35 mph). causes a rocking motion that could free the vehicle. If that does not get the vehicle out after a few tries, it For information about using tire might need to be towed out. If the chains on the vehicle, see Tire vehicle does need to be towed out, Chains on page 10 62. ‑ see Towing the Vehicle on page 10‑83. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1)

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Tire and Loading Information positions (A), and the maximum { WARNING Label vehicle capacity weight (B) in Do not load the vehicle any kilograms and pounds. heavier than the Gross The Tire and Loading Vehicle Weight Rating Information label also shows (GVWR), or either the the tire size of the original maximum front or rear Gross equipment tires (C) and the Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). recommended cold tire inflation This can cause systems to pressures (D). For more break and change the way the information on tires and inflation vehicle handles. This could see Tires on page 10‑42 and cause loss of control and a Tire Pressure on page 10‑49. crash. Overloading can also There is also important loading shorten the life of the vehicle. Label Example information on the Certification A vehicle-specific Tire and label. It tells you the Gross Loading Information label is Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) attached to the vehicle center and the Gross Axle Weight pillar (B-pillar). With the driver Rating (GAWR) for the front and door open, you will find the label rear axle; see “Certification attached below the door lock Label” later in this section. post. The Tire and Loading Information label shows the number of occupant seating Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (12,1)

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Steps for Determining Correct and luggage load capacity Load Limit is 650 lbs (1400 − 750 1. Locate the statement (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). “The combined weight of 5. Determine the combined occupants and cargo should weight of luggage and cargo never exceed XXX kg or being loaded on the vehicle. XXX lbs” on your vehicle's That weight may not safely placard. exceed the available cargo 2. Determine the combined and luggage load capacity weight of the driver and calculated in Step 4. passengers that will be 6. If your vehicle will be towing Example 1 riding in your vehicle. a trailer, the load from your A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for 3. Subtract the combined trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this Example 1 = weight of the driver and 453 kg (1,000 lbs). passengers from XXX kg or manual to determine how this XXX lbs. reduces the available cargo B. Subtract Occupant Weight and luggage load capacity of @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = 4. The resulting figure equals your vehicle. 136 kg (300 lbs). the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. See Trailer Towing (Fuel C. Available Occupant and Economy Model) on page 9 53 For example, if the “XXX” ‑ Cargo Weight = amount equals 1400 lbs and or Trailer Towing (Except Fuel 317 kg (700 lbs). there will be five 150 lb Economy Model) on page 9‑53 passengers in your vehicle, for important information on the amount of available cargo towing a trailer, towing safety rules, and trailering tips. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1)

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vehicle's capacity weight and seating positions. The combined weight of the driver, passengers, and cargo should never exceed the vehicle's capacity weight. Certification Label

Example 2 Example 3 A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for A. Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 2 = Example 3 = 453 kg (1,000 lbs). 453 kg (1,000 lbs). B. Subtract Occupant Weight B. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 5 = @ 91 kg (200 lbs) × 5 = 340 kg (750 lbs). 453 kg (1,000 lbs). Label Example C. Available Cargo Weight = C. Available Cargo Weight = A vehicle-specific Certification 113 kg (250 lbs). 0 kg (0 lbs). label, found on the vehicle Refer to the vehicle's Tire and center pillar (B-pillar), tells you Loading Information label for the gross weight capacity of the specific information about the vehicle, called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (14,1)

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The GVWR includes the weight of the vehicle, all occupants, WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) fuel, and cargo. Never exceed This could cause loss of far forward as possible. the GVWR for the vehicle, or the control and a crash. Try to spread the weight Gross Axle Weight Rating Overloading can also shorten evenly. (GAWR) for either the front or the life of the vehicle. rear axle. . Never stack heavier things, like suitcases, And, if you do have a heavy If you put things inside the inside the vehicle so that load, you should spread it out. vehicle — like suitcases, tools, some of them are above See “Steps for Determining packages, or anything else — the tops of the seats. Correct Load Limit” earlier in they will go as fast as the . Do not leave an this section. vehicle goes. If you have to stop unsecured child restraint or turn quickly, or if there is a in the vehicle. { WARNING crash, they will keep going. . Secure loose items in Do not load the vehicle any the vehicle. heavier than the Gross { WARNING . Do not leave a seat folded Vehicle Weight Rating Things inside the vehicle can down unless needed. (GVWR), or either the strike and injure people in a maximum front or rear Gross sudden stop or turn, or in Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). a crash. This can cause systems to break and change the way the . Put things in the cargo vehicle handles. area of the vehicle. In the cargo area, put them as (Continued) (Continued) Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1)

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Starting and Following break‐in, engine speed and turn it only with your hand. and load can be gradually If the key cannot be turned by Operating increased. hand, see your dealer. The key must be fully extended to New Vehicle Break-In Ignition Positions start the vehicle. Notice: The vehicle does not (Key Access) To shift out of P (Park), turn the need an elaborate break-in. But it ignition to ON/RUN and apply the will perform better in the long run brake pedal. if you follow these guidelines: A (STOPPING THE ENGINE/ . Do not drive at any one LOCK/OFF): When the vehicle is constant speed, fast or slow, stopped, turn the ignition switch to for the first 805 km (500 mi). LOCK/OFF to turn the engine off. Do not make full-throttle Retained Accessory Power (RAP) starts. Avoid downshifting to will remain active. See Retained brake or slow the vehicle. Accessory Power (RAP) on . Avoid making hard stops for page 9‑23. the first 322 km (200 mi) or This is the only position from which so. During this time the new the key can be removed. This locks brake linings are not yet The ignition switch has four different the steering wheel, ignition, and broken in. Hard stops with automatic transmission. new linings can mean positions. premature wear and earlier Notice: Using a tool to force the Do not turn the engine off when the replacement. Follow this key to turn in the ignition could vehicle is moving. This will cause a breaking-in guideline every cause damage to the switch or loss of power assist in the brake time you get new brake break the key. Use the correct and steering systems and disable linings. key, make sure it is all the way in, the airbags. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (16,1)

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If the vehicle must be shut off in an B (ACC/ACCESSORY): emergency: { WARNING This position provides power to 1. Brake using a firm and steady some of the electrical accessories. Turning off the vehicle while It unlocks the steering wheel and pressure. Do not pump the moving may cause loss of power brakes repeatedly. This may ignition. To move the key from assist in the brake and steering ACC/ACCESSORY to LOCK/OFF, deplete power assist, requiring systems and disable the airbags. increased brake pedal force. push in the key and then turn it While driving, only shut the to LOCK/OFF. 2. Shift the vehicle to Neutral. This vehicle off in an emergency. can be done while the vehicle is C (ON/RUN): The ignition switch moving. After shifting to Neutral, stays in this position when the If the vehicle cannot be pulled over, continue to firmly apply the engine is running. This position can and must be shut off while driving, brakes and steer the vehicle to a be used to operate the electrical turn the ignition to ACC/ safe location. accessories, including the ACCESSORY. ventilation fan and 12‐volt power 3. Come to a complete stop. Shift The ignition switch can bind in the outlet, as well as to display some to P (Park) with an automatic LOCK/OFF position with the wheels warning and indicator lights. This transmission, or Neutral with a turned off center. If this happens, position can also be used for manual transmission. Turn the move the steering wheel from right service and diagnostics, and to ignition to LOCK/OFF. to left while turning the key to ACC/ verify the proper operation of the 4. Set the parking brake. See ACCESSORY. If this does not work, malfunction indicator lamp as may Parking Brake on page 9‑36. then the vehicle needs service. be required for emission inspection purposes. The transmission is also unlocked in this position on automatic transmission vehicles. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (17,1)

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The battery could be drained if the Key Lock Release The key lock release is always key is left in the ACC/ACCESSORY functional except in the case of an or ON/RUN position with the engine uncharged or low voltage (less than off. The vehicle might not start if the 9‐volt) battery. If the vehicle has an battery is allowed to drain for an uncharged battery or a battery with extended period of time. low voltage, try charging or jump D (START): This position starts the starting the battery. See Jump engine. When the engine starts, Starting on page 10‑80. release the key. The ignition switch If charging or jump starting the will return to ON/RUN for normal battery does not work, locate the driving. hole below the ignition lock. Insert a A warning tone sounds when the flat bladed tool or another key from driver door is opened if the ignition the key chain into the opening. is still in ACC/ACCESSORY and the When the lever can be felt, actuate key is in the ignition. Vehicles with an automatic the lever toward the driver, and transmission are equipped with an remove the key from the ignition. electronic key lock release system. The key lock release is designed to prevent ignition key removal unless the shift lever is in P (Park). Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (18,1)

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Ignition Positions The transmitter must be in the If the vehicle is not in P (Park), vehicle for the system to operate. the ignition will return to ACC/ (Keyless Access) If the pushbutton start is not ACCESSORY and the Driver working, the vehicle may be near a Information Center (DIC) will display strong radio antenna signal causing the message SHIFT TO PARK in interference to the keyless access the Driver Information Center (DIC). system. See Remote Keyless Entry See Transmission Messages on (RKE) System Operation on page 5‑33 for more information. page 2‑3 for more information. When the vehicle is shifted into To shift out of P (Park), the vehicle P (Park), the ignition system will must be in ACC/ACCESSORY or switch to OFF. ON/RUN and the brake pedal must Do not turn the engine off when the be applied. vehicle is moving. This will cause a Stopping the Engine/OFF loss of power assist in the brake (No LED Lights): When the and steering systems and disable the airbags. The vehicle has an electronic vehicle is stopped, press the engine keyless ignition with pushbutton START/STOP button once to turn If the vehicle must be shut off in an start. the engine off. emergency: Pressing the button cycles it through If the vehicle is in P (Park), the 1. Brake using a firm and steady three modes, ACC/ACCESSORY, ignition will turn off, and Retained pressure. Do not pump the ON/RUN/START, and Stopping the Accessory Power (RAP) will remain brakes repeatedly. This may Engine/OFF. active. See Retained Accessory deplete power assist, requiring Power (RAP) on page 9‑23 for increased brake pedal force. more information. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (19,1)

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2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). 4. Set the parking brake. See ACC/ACCESSORY (Amber LED This can be done while the Parking Brake on page 9‑36. Light): This mode allows you to vehicle is moving. After shifting use some electrical accessories to N (Neutral), firmly apply the { WARNING when the engine is off. brakes and steer the vehicle to a With the ignition off, pressing the safe location. Turning off the vehicle while button one time without the brake 3. Come to a complete stop, shift moving may cause loss of power pedal applied will place the ignition to P (Park), and turn the ignition assist in the brake and steering system in ACC/ACCESSORY. systems and disable the airbags. to LOCK/OFF. On vehicles with The ignition will switch from While driving, only shut the an automatic transmission, the ACC/ACCESSORY to OFF after vehicle off in an emergency. shift lever must be in P (Park) to five minutes to prevent battery turn the ignition switch to the rundown. LOCK/OFF position. If the vehicle cannot be pulled over, and must be shut off while driving, switch the ignition to ACC/ ACCESSORY. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (20,1)

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ON/RUN/START (Green LED driven. The engine will not start in Notice: Do not try to shift to Light): This mode is for driving and Service Only Mode. Push the button P (Park) if the vehicle is moving. starting. With the ignition off, and again to turn the vehicle off. If you do, you could damage the the brake pedal applied, pressing transmission. Shift to P (Park) the button once will place the Starting the Engine only when the vehicle is stopped. ignition system in ON/RUN/START. Once engine cranking begins, Place the transmission in the Manual Transmission release the button. Engine cranking proper gear. The shift lever should be in Neutral will continue until the engine Notice: The engine is designed to and the parking brake engaged. starts. See Starting the Engine on work with the electronics in the Hold the clutch pedal down to the page 9‑20 for more information. The vehicle. If you add electrical parts floor and start the engine. The ignition will then remain in ON/RUN. or accessories, you could change vehicle will not start if the clutch the way the engine operates. pedal is not all the way down. Service Only Mode Before adding electrical Starting Procedure (Key Access) This power mode is available for equipment, check with your service and diagnostics, and to dealer. If you do not, the engine 1. With your foot off the accelerator verify the proper operation of the might not perform properly. Any pedal, turn the ignition key to malfunction indicator lamp as may resulting damage would not be START. When the engine starts, be required for emission inspection covered by the vehicle warranty. let go of the key. The idle speed purposes. With the vehicle off, and will go down as the engine the brake pedal not applied, Automatic Transmission warms. Do not race the engine pressing and holding the button for Move the shift lever to P (Park) or immediately after starting it. more than five seconds will place N (Neutral). The engine will not start Allow the oil to warm up and the vehicle in Service Only Mode. in any other position. To restart the lubricate all moving parts. The instruments and audio systems vehicle when it is already moving, The vehicle has a will operate as they do in ON/RUN, use N (Neutral) only. Computer-Controlled Cranking but the vehicle will not be able to be System. This feature assists in starting the engine and protects Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (21,1)

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components. If the ignition key is 2. If the engine does not start after Starting Procedure turned to the START position, five to 10 seconds, especially (Keyless Access) and then released when the in very cold weather (below 0°F 1. If the vehicle has the keyless engine begins cranking, the or −18°C), it could be flooded access system, the transmitter engine will continue cranking with too much gasoline. must be in the vehicle. Put your for a few seconds or until the Push the accelerator pedal all foot on the brake pedal and vehicle starts. If the engine does the way to the floor and hold it push the START/STOP button. not start and the key is held in there as you hold the key in When the engine begins START for many seconds, START for a maximum of cranking, let go of the button. cranking stops after 15 seconds 15 seconds. Wait at least to prevent cranking motor 15 seconds between each try, to The idle speed will go down as damage. To prevent gear allow the cranking motor to cool. your engine gets warm. Do not damage, this system also When the engine starts, let go of race the engine immediately prevents cranking if the engine the key and accelerator. If the after starting it. Operate the is already running. Engine vehicle starts briefly but then engine and transmission gently cranking can be stopped by stops again, repeat the to allow the oil to warm up and turning the ignition switch to procedure. This clears the extra lubricate all moving parts. ACC/ACCESSORY or gasoline from the engine. Do not If the transmitter is not in the LOCK/OFF. race the engine immediately vehicle or something is Notice: Cranking the engine for after starting it. Operate the interfering with the transmitter, long periods of time, by returning engine and transmission gently the Driver Information Center the key to the START position until the oil warms up and (DIC) will display NO REMOTE immediately after cranking has lubricates all moving parts. DETECTED. See Driver ended, can overheat and damage Information Center (DIC) on the cranking motor, and drain the page 5‑23 for more information. battery. Wait at least 15 seconds between each try, to let the cranking motor cool down. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (22,1)

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If the battery in the keyless To prevent gear damage, this Wait at least 15 seconds access transmitter needs system also prevents cranking if between each try, to allow the replacing, the DIC displays the engine is already running. cranking motor to cool down. REPLACE BATTERY IN Engine cranking can be stopped When the engine starts, let go of REMOTE KEY. The vehicle can by pressing the START button a the key or button, and the still be driven. See “Starting the second time. accelerator. If the vehicle starts Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Notice: Cranking the engine for briefly but then stops again, do Battery” in Remote Keyless long periods of time, by returning the same thing. This clears the Entry (RKE) System Operation the key to the START position extra gasoline from the engine. on page 2‑3 for more immediately after cranking has Do not race the engine information. ended, can overheat and damage immediately after starting it. The vehicle has a the cranking motor, and drain the Operate the engine and Computer-Controlled Cranking battery. Wait at least 15 seconds transmission gently until the oil System. This feature assists in between each try, to let the warms up and lubricates all starting the engine and protects cranking motor cool down. moving parts. components. If the START 2. If the engine does not start after Engine Heater button is pressed, and then five to 10 seconds, especially in released when the engine very cold weather (below −18°C The engine heater, if available, can begins cranking, the engine will or 0°F), it could be flooded with help in cold weather conditions at or continue cranking for a few too much gasoline. Try pushing below −18°C (0°F) for easier starting seconds or until the vehicle the accelerator pedal all the way and better fuel economy during starts. If the engine does not to the floor and holding it there engine warm-up. Plug in the heater start and the button is pressed as you hold the key in START, at least four hours before starting for many seconds, cranking will or press the START button, for the vehicle. An internal thermostat be stopped after 15 seconds to up to a maximum of 15 seconds. in the plug end of the cord will prevent cranking motor damage. prevent engine heater operation at temperatures above −18°C (0°F). Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (23,1)

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To Use The Engine Heater Retained Accessory { WARNING 1. Turn off the engine. Power (RAP) Plugging the cord into an These vehicle accessories may be ungrounded outlet could cause an used for up to 10 minutes after the electrical shock. Also, the wrong engine is turned off: kind of extension cord could overheat and cause a fire. You . Audio System could be seriously injured. Plug . Power Windows the cord into a properly grounded . Sunroof three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If the cord will not reach, use a The power windows and sunroof will heavy-duty three-prong extension continue to work for up to cord rated for at least 15 amps. 10 minutes or until any door is opened. The radio will work when the key is in ON/RUN or ACC/ 1.4L Engine Shown, 1.8L Similar 4. Before starting the engine, be ACCESSORY. Once the key is 2. Open the hood and unwrap the sure to unplug and store the turned from ON/RUN to LOCK/OFF, electrical cord. The electrical cord as it was before to keep it the radio will continue to work for cord is located on the passenger away from moving engine parts. 10 minutes, or until the driver door is side of the engine compartment, If you do not it could be opened or the key is removed from behind the air cleaner. damaged. the ignition. 3. Plug it into a normal, grounded The length of time the heater should 110-volt AC outlet. remain plugged in depends on several factors. Ask a dealer in the area where you will be parking the vehicle for the best advice on this. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (24,1)

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Shifting Into Park 2. Hold the button on the shift lever Release the button and check that and push the lever toward the the shift lever cannot be moved out (Automatic Transmission) front of the vehicle into P (Park). of P (Park). { WARNING 3. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. Torque Lock 4. Remove the key. Torque lock is when the weight of It can be dangerous to get out of the vehicle puts too much force on the vehicle if the shift lever is not Leaving the Vehicle with the Engine Running the parking pawl in the fully in P (Park) with the parking transmission. This happens when brake firmly set. The vehicle can parking on a hill and shifting the roll. If you have left the engine { WARNING transmission into P (Park) is not running, the vehicle can move done properly and then it is difficult suddenly. You or others could be It can be dangerous to leave the to shift out of P (Park). To prevent injured. To be sure the vehicle will vehicle with the engine running. torque lock, set the parking brake not move, even when you are on The vehicle could move suddenly and then shift into P (Park). To find fairly level ground, use the steps if the shift lever is not fully in out how, see “Shifting Into Park” that follow. If you are pulling a P (Park) with the parking brake listed previously. firmly set. And, if you leave the trailer, see Driving Characteristics If torque lock does occur, the vehicle with the engine running, it and Towing Tips on page 9‑49. vehicle may need to be pushed could overheat and even catch uphill by another vehicle to relieve fire. You or others could be Use this procedure to shift into the parking pawl pressure, so you injured. Do not leave the vehicle can shift out of P (Park). P (Park): with the engine running. 1. Hold the brake pedal down and set the parking brake. If you have to leave the vehicle with See Parking Brake on page 9‑36 the engine running, the vehicle must for more information. be in P (Park) and the parking brake set. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (25,1)

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Shifting out of Park The shift lock release is always If still unable to shift out of P (Park): functional except in the case of an This vehicle is equipped with an 1. Fully release the shift lever uncharged or low voltage (less than button. automatic transmission shift lock 9‐volt) battery. control system. The shift lock is 2. Hold the brake pedal down and designed to: If the vehicle has an uncharged press the shift lever button battery or a battery with low voltage, again. . Prevent ignition key removal try charging or jump starting the unless the shift lever is in battery. See Jump Starting on 3. Move the shift lever to the P (Park) with the shift lever page 10‑80 desired position. button fully released. To shift out of P (Park): If the shift lever still cannot be . Prevent movement of the shift moved from P (Park), see 1. Apply the brake pedal. lever out of P (Park) unless the “Shift Lock Manual Release.” ignition is in ON/RUN and the 2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN. brake pedal is applied. 3. Press the shift lever button. 4. Move the shift lever to the desired position. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (26,1)

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Shift Lock Manual Release The automatic transmission has an electric park lock. The key must be in the ON/RUN position, and the brake pedal pressed so the shift lever can be moved from the P (Park) position. If the battery has lost power, the shift lever cannot be moved from P (Park) unless the shift lock manual release is disengaged manually. To access the shift lock manual release: 2. Open the cover to the right of 3. Insert a tool into the opening as the shift lever. far as it will go and move the 1. Apply the parking brake. shift lever out of P (Park). If P (Park) is selected again, the shift lever will be locked again. Have the cause of the problem fixed by your dealer. 4. Close the cover. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (27,1)

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Parking Engine Exhaust WARNING (Continued) If the vehicle has a manual transmission, before getting out of { WARNING . There are holes or openings the vehicle, move the shift lever into in the vehicle body from R (Reverse), and firmly apply the Engine exhaust contains carbon damage or aftermarket parking brake. Once the shift lever monoxide (CO) which cannot be modifications that are not has been placed into R (Reverse) seen or smelled. Exposure to CO completely sealed. with the clutch pedal pressed in, can cause unconsciousness and If unusual fumes are detected or turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF, and even death. if it is suspected that exhaust is release the clutch. Exhaust may enter the vehicle if: coming into the vehicle: If parking on a hill, or if the vehicle . The vehicle idles in areas . Drive it only with the windows is pulling a trailer, see Driving completely down. Characteristics and Towing Tips on with poor ventilation (parking garages, tunnels, deep snow page 9‑49. . Have the vehicle repaired that may block underbody immediately. airflow or tail pipes). Parking over Things Never park the vehicle with the That Burn . The exhaust smells or engine running in an enclosed sounds strange or different. area such as a garage or a { WARNING . The exhaust system leaks building that has no fresh air due to corrosion or damage. ventilation. Things that can burn could touch . The vehicle exhaust system hot exhaust parts under the has been modified, damaged vehicle and ignite. Do not park or improperly repaired. over papers, leaves, dry grass, (Continued) or other things that can burn. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (28,1)

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Running the Vehicle Follow the proper steps to be { WARNING sure the vehicle will not move. While Parked If the vehicle has an automatic It is better not to park with the It can be dangerous to get out of transmission, see Shifting Into Park engine running. But if you ever have the vehicle if the automatic (Automatic Transmission) on to, here are some things to know. transmission shift lever is not fully page 9‑24. If the vehicle has a in P (Park) with the parking brake manual transmission, see Parking firmly set. The vehicle can roll. { WARNING on page 9‑27. Do not leave the vehicle when If parking on a hill, or if the vehicle the engine is running unless you Idling a vehicle in an enclosed is pulling a trailer, see Driving have to. If you have left the area with poor ventilation is Characteristics and Towing Tips on engine running, the vehicle can dangerous. Engine exhaust may page 9‑49. enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust move suddenly. You or others contains carbon monoxide (CO) could be injured. To be sure the which cannot be seen or smelled. vehicle will not move, even when It can cause unconsciousness it is on fairly level ground, always and even death. Never run the set the parking brake and move engine in an enclosed area that the automatic transmission shift has no fresh air ventilation. For lever to P (Park), or the manual more information, see Engine transmission shift lever to Neutral. Exhaust on page 9‑27. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (29,1)

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Automatic WARNING (Continued) Transmission Do not leave the vehicle when the The automatic transmission has a engine is running unless you shift lever located on the console have to. If you have left the between the seats. engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly. You or others could be injured. To be sure the vehicle will not move, even when you are on level ground, always set the parking brake and move English Shown, Metric Similar the shift lever to P (Park). See Shifting Into Park (Automatic P (Park): This position locks the Transmission) on page 9‑24. drive wheels. It is the best position to use when starting the engine because the vehicle cannot Make sure the shift lever is fully in move easily. P (Park) before starting the engine. The vehicle has an automatic The selected gear is also shown in { WARNING transmission shift lock control the instrument cluster. system. The regular brake must be It is dangerous to get out of the fully applied first and then the shift vehicle if the shift lever is not fully lever button pressed before shifting in P (Park) with the parking brake from P (Park) when the ignition key firmly set. The vehicle can roll. is in ON/RUN. (Continued) Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (30,1)

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If you cannot shift out of P (Park), N (Neutral) only. Also, use damage the transmission. The ease pressure on the shift lever, N (Neutral) when the vehicle is repairs would not be covered by then push the shift lever all the way being towed. the vehicle warranty. Be sure the into P (Park) as you maintain brake The vehicle has an automatic engine is not running at high application. Then press the shift neutral shift feature which allows the speed when shifting the vehicle. lever button and move the shift lever transmission to automatically shift to D (Drive): This position is for into another gear. See Shifting out N (Neutral) when the vehicle is normal driving. It provides the best of Park on page 9‑25. stopped with a forward gear fuel economy. If more power is R (Reverse): Use this gear to engaged. The reduced load on the needed for passing, and the back up. engine improves vehicle fuel vehicle is: economy. Notice: Shifting to R (Reverse) . Going less than 56 km/h while the vehicle is moving (35 mph), push the accelerator forward could damage the { WARNING pedal about halfway down. transmission. The repairs would . Going about 56 km/h (35 mph) or not be covered by the vehicle Shifting into a drive gear while the engine is running at high speed is more, push the accelerator all warranty. Shift to R (Reverse) only the way down. after the vehicle is stopped. dangerous. Unless your foot is firmly on the brake pedal, the Notice: If the vehicle seems to To rock the vehicle back and forth to vehicle could move very rapidly. accelerate slowly or not shift get out of snow, ice, or sand without You could lose control and hit gears when you go faster, and damaging the transmission, see If people or objects. Do not shift you continue to drive the vehicle the Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9‑10. into a drive gear while the engine that way, you could damage the N (Neutral): In this position, the is running at high speed. transmission. Have the vehicle engine does not connect with the serviced right away. wheels. To restart the engine when the vehicle is already moving, use Notice: Shifting out of P (Park) or N (Neutral) with the engine running at high speed may Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (31,1)

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Manual Mode Driver Shift Control (DSC) All Models Except Fuel Economy Model Notice: If you drive the vehicle at a high rpm without upshifting while using Driver Shift Control (DSC), you could damage the vehicle. Always upshift when necessary while using DSC. DSC allows you to shift an 1. Move the shift lever from 2. Press the shift lever forward (+) automatic transmission similar to a D (Drive) to the left into the (+) or to upshift or rearward (−) to manual transmission. (−) manual position. downshift. An M and the current gear will be displayed in the DIC. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (32,1)

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While using the DSC feature, the When accelerating the vehicle from gear under manual mode and the vehicle will have firmer, quicker a stop in snowy and icy conditions, driving conditions when manual shifting. You can use this for you may want to shift into second mode was selected. sport driving or when climbing or gear. A higher gear allows the 1. Move the shift lever from descending hills, to stay in gear vehicle to gain more traction on D (Drive) to the left into the (+) or longer, or to downshift for more slippery surfaces. (−) manual position. power or engine braking. Electronic Range Select 2. Press the shift lever forward (+) The transmission will only allow (ERS) Mode to upshift or rearward (−) to you to shift into gears appropriate downshift. An M and the current Fuel Economy Model for the vehicle speed and engine gear will be displayed in the DIC. revolutions per minute (rpm). The Notice: If you drive the vehicle at When shifting to M (Manual Mode), transmission will not automatically a high rpm without upshifting the transmission will shift to the shift to the next lower gear if the while using Electronic Range range of the current gear. For this engine rpm is too high, nor to Select (ERS), you could damage range, the highest gear available is the next higher gear when the the vehicle. Always upshift when displayed next to the M in the DIC. maximum engine rpm is reached. necessary while using ERS. See Driver Information Center (DIC) If shifting is prevented for any ERS allows for the selection of the on page 5‑23 for more information. reason, the currently selected gear range of gear positions. Use this All gears below that number are will flash multiple times, indicating mode when driving downhill or available to use. For example, when that the transmission has not towing a trailer to limit the top gear 4 (Fourth) is shown next to the M, shifted gears. and vehicle speed. The shift 1 (First) through 4 (Fourth) gears are While in the DSC mode, the position indicator within the shifted automatically. To shift to transmission will automatically Driver Information Center (DIC) 5 (Fifth) gear, press the shift lever downshift when the vehicle comes will display a number next to the forward (+) to upshift or shift into to a stop. This will allow for more M indicating the highest available D (Drive). power during take-off. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (33,1)

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M (Manual Mode) will prevent Manual Transmission Notice: Do not rest your foot on shifting to a lower gear range if the the clutch pedal while driving or engine speed is too high. If vehicle Shift Pattern while stopped. The pressure can speed is not reduced within the time cause premature wear in the allowed, the lower gear range shift clutch. The repairs would not be will not be completed. Slow the covered by the vehicle warranty. vehicle, then press the shift lever 1 (First): Press the clutch pedal rearward (−) to downshift to the fully to the pedal stop and shift into desired lower gear range. 1 (First). Then slowly let up on the While using the ERS, cruise control All Models Fuel Economy clutch pedal as you press the can be used. Except Fuel Model accelerator pedal. Economy Model If you come to a complete stop and These are the shift patterns for the it is hard to shift into 1 (First), put six-speed manual transmissions. the shift lever in Neutral and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch pedal To operate the transmissions: back down. Then shift into 1 (First). Notice: Do not rest your hand on 2 (Second): Press the clutch pedal the shift lever while driving. The fully to the pedal stop as you let up pressure could cause premature on the accelerator pedal and shift wear in the transmission. The into 2 (Second). Then, slowly let up repairs would not be covered by on the clutch pedal as you press the the vehicle warranty. accelerator pedal. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (34,1)

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3 (Third), 4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth), and To stop, let up on the accelerator into R (Reverse). Let up on the 6 (Sixth): Shift into 3 (Third), pedal and press the brake pedal. clutch pedal slowly while pressing 4 (Fourth), 5 (Fifth), and 6 (Sixth) the Just before the vehicle stops, press the accelerator pedal. same way you do for 2 (Second). the clutch pedal and the brake If the gear does not engage, shift Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as pedal, and shift to Neutral. the transmission to Neutral, release you press the accelerator pedal. Neutral: Use this position when the clutch pedal and press it back For the best fuel economy, use you start or idle the engine. The down. Repeat the gear selection. 6 (Sixth) gear whenever vehicle shift lever is in Neutral when it is speed and driving conditions allow. centered in the shift pattern, not in { WARNING any gear. If you skip a gear when you downshift, you could lose control of the vehicle. You could injure yourself or others. Do not shift down more than one gear at a time when you downshift. An up-shift light in the instrument cluster indicates when to shift to the next higher gear for the best fuel Notice: Do not skip gears economy. while upshifting. This can cause premature wear in the During normal driving, upshifts transmission. The repairs would should occur between 1,300 and not be covered by the vehicle 2,500 rpm, and downshifts should warranty. occur between 1,500 and 1,000 rpm. R (Reverse): To back up, with the vehicle at a complete stop, press down the clutch pedal. Then pull up the ring on the shift lever, and shift Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (35,1)

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Brakes If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always becomes necessary to slam on the leave enough room up ahead to brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS. Antilock Brake avoid a sudden obstacle, a System (ABS) computer senses that the wheels Using ABS are slowing down. If one of the This vehicle has the Antilock Brake Do not pump the brakes. Just hold wheels is about to stop rolling, the System (ABS), an advanced the brake pedal down firmly and let computer will separately work the electronic braking system that helps ABS work. You might hear the ABS brakes at each wheel. prevent a braking skid. pump or motor operating and feel ABS can change the brake pressure the brake pedal pulsate, but this is When the engine is started and the to each wheel, as required, faster normal. vehicle begins to drive away, ABS than any driver could. This can help checks itself. A momentary motor or Braking in Emergencies the driver steer around the obstacle clicking noise might be heard while while braking hard. ABS allows the driver to steer and this test is going on, and it might brake at the same time. In many even be noticed that the brake As the brakes are applied, the emergencies, steering can help pedal moves a little. This is normal. computer keeps receiving updates more than even the very best on wheel speed and controls braking. braking pressure accordingly. Remember: ABS does not change the time needed to get a foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too close to the vehicle in front of you, If there is a problem with ABS, this there will not be enough time to warning light stays on. See Antilock apply the brakes if that vehicle Brake System (ABS) Warning Light on page 5‑17. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (36,1)

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Parking Brake To release the parking brake: If parking on a hill, or if the vehicle 1. Hold the brake pedal down. is pulling a trailer, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on 2. Pull the parking brake handle up page 9‑49. until you can press the release button. Brake Assist 3. Hold the release button in as This vehicle has a brake assist you move the brake handle all feature designed to assist the the way down. driver in stopping or decreasing Notice: Driving with the parking vehicle speed in emergency driving brake on can overheat the brake conditions. This feature uses the system and cause premature stability system hydraulic brake wear or damage to brake system control module to supplement the parts. Make sure that the parking power brake system under To apply the parking brake, pull up brake is fully released and the conditions where the driver has on the parking brake handle. It is brake warning light is off before quickly and forcefully applied the not necessary to push in on the driving. brake pedal in an attempt to quickly release button while applying the stop or slow down the vehicle. Driving with the parking brake parking brake. If the ignition is in the The stability system hydraulic brake applied will cause a warning chime ON/RUN position, the brake system control module increases brake to sound and the RELEASE warning light will come on. See pressure at each corner of the PARKING BRAKE message to Brake System Warning Light on vehicle until the ABS activates. appear in the DIC. The message will page 5 16. ‑ remain on until the parking brake is released or the vehicle is stopped. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (37,1)

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Minor brake pedal pulsation or Ride Control Systems pedal movement during this time is normal and the driver should continue to apply the brake pedal Traction Control as the driving situation dictates. System (TCS) The brake assist feature will The vehicle has a Traction Control automatically disengage when the System (TCS) that limits wheel spin. TCS/StabiliTrak Light brake pedal is released or brake On a front-wheel-drive vehicle, the d flashes to indicate that the pedal pressure is quickly system operates if it senses that traction control system is active. decreased. one or both of the front wheels are If there is a problem detected with spinning or beginning to lose TCS, SERVICE TRACTION traction. When this happens, the CONTROL and SERVICE system brakes the spinning STABILITRAK may be displayed on wheel(s), and/or reduces engine the Driver Information Center (DIC). power to limit wheel spin. See Vehicle Messages (Canada The system may be heard or felt Base Level) on page 5‑28 or while it is working, but this is Vehicle Messages (Canada Uplevel normal. and United States) on page 5‑28. TCS is on whenever the vehicle is When this message is displayed started. To limit wheel spin, and d comes on and stays on, the especially in slippery road vehicle is safe to drive but the conditions, the system should system is not operational. Driving always be left on. But, TCS can should be adjusted accordingly. be turned off if needed. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (38,1)

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If d comes on and stays on, reset Press the cruise control button to the system: reengage when road conditions allow. See Cruise Control on 1. Stop the vehicle. page 9‑40. 2. Turn the engine off and wait Adding non‐GM accessories can 15 seconds. affect the vehicle's performance. TCS Off Light 3. Start the engine. See Accessories and Modifications TCS can be turned off by pressing on page 10‑3 for more information. If d still comes on and stays on at a and releasing g. When TCS is speed above 20 km/h (13 mph), see StabiliTrak® System your dealer for service. turned off, i comes on and the system will not limit wheel spin. The vehicle has a vehicle stability A chime may also sound when the Driving should be adjusted enhancement system called light comes on steady. accordingly. Press and release g StabiliTrak. It is an advanced Notice: Do not repeatedly brake again to turn the system back on. computer controlled system that or accelerate heavily when TCS is assists with directional control of the off. The vehicle's driveline could It may be necessary to turn the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. be damaged. system off if the vehicle gets stuck in sand, mud, or snow and rocking StabiliTrak activates when the the vehicle is required. See If the computer senses a difference between the intended path, and the Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9‑10 for more information. See also Winter direction the vehicle is actually traveling. StabiliTrak selectively Driving on page 9‑8 for information on using TCS when driving in snowy applies braking pressure at any one or icy conditions. of the vehicle's brakes to help steer TCS/StabiliTrak Button the vehicle in the intended direction. If cruise control is being used when g is located on the console. TCS activates, cruise control will automatically disengage. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (39,1)

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StabiliTrak is on automatically and United States) on page 5‑28. whenever the vehicle is started. To When this message is displayed assist with directional control of the and/or d comes on and stays on, vehicle, the system should always the vehicle is safe to drive but the be left on. system is not operational. Driving should be adjusted accordingly. StabiliTrak Off TCS Off Light If d comes on and stays on, reset Light the system: 1. Stop the vehicle. StabiliTrak can be turned off if needed by pressing and holding g 2. Turn the engine off and wait TCS/StabiliTrak Light 15 seconds. until g and i come on the When the stability control system instrument panel. When StabiliTrak 3. Start the engine. is turned off, the system will not activates, d flashes on the assist with directional control of the instrument panel. This also occurs If d still comes on and stays on at a vehicle or limit wheel spin. Driving when traction control is activated. speed above 20 km/h (13 mph), see should be adjusted accordingly. A noise may be heard or vibration your dealer for service. may be felt in the brake pedal. This Press and release g again to turn is normal. Continue to steer the the system back on. vehicle in the intended direction. If cruise control is being used when If there is a problem detected StabiliTrak activates, cruise control with StabiliTrak, SERVICE will automatically disengage. Press STABILITRAK is displayed on the the cruise control button to Driver Information Center (DIC). TCS/StabiliTrak Button reengage when road conditions allow. See Cruise Control on See Vehicle Messages (Canada g is located on the console. Base Level) on page 5‑28 or page 9‑40 for more information. Vehicle Messages (Canada Uplevel Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (40,1)

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Cruise Control { WARNING For vehicles with cruise control, the vehicle can maintain a speed of Cruise control can be dangerous about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more where you cannot drive safely at without keeping your foot on the a steady speed. So, do not use accelerator. Cruise control does the cruise control on winding not work at speeds below roads or in heavy traffic. 40 km/h (25 mph). Cruise control can be dangerous If the brakes are applied, the on slippery roads. On such roads, cruise control shuts off. fast changes in tire traction can The vehicle has a Traction Control cause excessive wheel slip, and System (TCS) or StabiliTrak system you could lose control. Do not use 1 (On/Off): Press to turn the that begins to limit wheel spin while cruise control on slippery roads. cruise control system on and off. using cruise control and the cruise control will automatically disengage. RES/+ (Resume/Accelerate): See Traction Control System (TCS) Move the thumbwheel up to resume on page 9‑37 or StabiliTrak® System a previously set speed or to on page 9‑38. When road conditions accelerate. allow you to safely use it again, the SET/− (Set/Coast): Move the cruise control can be turned on. thumbwheel down to set a speed or to make the vehicle decelerate. * (Cancel): Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed from memory. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (41,1)

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Setting Cruise Control Increasing Speed While Using . To slow down in small amounts, Cruise Control move the thumbwheel toward If the cruise button is on when not in SET/− briefly. Each time this is use, it could get bumped and go into If the cruise control system is done, the vehicle goes about cruise when not desired. Keep the already activated: 1.6 km/h (1 mph) slower. cruise control switch off when cruise . Move the thumbwheel up toward Passing Another Vehicle While is not being used. RES/+ and hold it until the Using Cruise Control 1. Press 1. desired speed is reached, then release it. Use the accelerator pedal to 2. Get to the speed desired. increase the vehicle speed. When . To increase the speed in small you take your foot off the pedal, the 3. Move the thumbwheel down and amounts, move the thumbwheel vehicle slows down to the previous release it. up toward RES/+ briefly and set cruise control speed. 4. Take your foot off the accelerator then release it. Each time this is pedal. done, the vehicle goes about Using Cruise Control on Hills 1.6 km/h (1 mph) faster. Resuming a Set Speed How well the cruise control works Reducing Speed While Using on hills depends upon the vehicle If the cruise control is set at a Cruise Control speed, load, and the steepness of desired speed and then the brakes the hills. When going up steep hills, If the cruise control system is or clutch for manual transmissions you might have to step on the already activated: are applied, the cruise control is accelerator pedal to maintain the disengaged without erasing the set . Move the thumbwheel toward vehicle speed. When going speed from memory. SET/− and hold until the desired downhill, you might have to brake or Once the vehicle reaches about lower speed is reached, then shift to a lower gear to maintain the 40 km/h (25 mph) or more, move release it. vehicle speed. When the brakes are the thumbwheel up toward RES/+ applied, the cruise control is briefly. The vehicle returns to the disengaged. speed selected previously and stays there. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (42,1)

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Ending Cruise Control Object Detection WARNING (Continued) There are three ways to end cruise control: Systems or vehicle damage, even with . To disengage cruise control, Ultrasonic Parking Assist URPA, always check behind the step lightly on the brake pedal or vehicle and check all mirrors clutch for a manual transmission. For vehicles with the Ultrasonic before backing. Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system, . Press * on the steering wheel. it assists the driver with parking . To turn off cruise control, press and avoiding objects while in How the System Works 1 on the steering wheel. R (Reverse). URPA operates at URPA comes on automatically speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). when the shift lever is moved into Erasing Speed Memory The sensors on the rear bumper R (Reverse). A single tone sounds The cruise control set speed is detect objects up to 2.5 m (8 ft) to indicate the system is working. behind the vehicle, and at least erased from memory if 1 is pressed 20 cm (8 in) off the ground. URPA operates only at speeds less or if the ignition is turned off. than 8 km/h (5 mph). { WARNING An obstacle is indicated by audible beeps. The interval between the The URPA system does not beeps becomes shorter as the detect pedestrians, bicyclists, vehicle gets closer to the obstacle. animals, or any other objects When the distance is less than located below the bumper or that 30 cm (12 in), the beeping is a are too close or too far from the continuous tone for five seconds. vehicle. To prevent injury, death, (Continued) Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (43,1)

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To be detected, objects must be at When the System Does Not . The park assist sensors are least 20 cm (8 in) off the ground and Seem to Work Properly covered by frost or ice. Frost or below trunk level. Objects must also ice can form around and behind be within 2.5 m (8 ft) from the rear The following messages may be the sensors and may not always bumper. The distance objects can displayed on the DIC: be seen; this can occur after be detected may be less during SERVICE PARKING ASSIST: washing the vehicle in cold warmer or humid weather. If this message occurs, take the weather. The message may not vehicle to your dealer to repair the clear until the frost or ice has Turning the System On and Off system. melted. The URPA system can be turned PARK ASSIST Off: If the URPA . An object was hanging out of the on and off using the infotainment system does not activate due to a trunk during the last drive cycle. system controls. See Vehicle temporary condition, the message Once the object is removed, Personalization on page 5‑34 for displays on the DIC. This can occur URPA will return to normal more information. under the following conditions: operation. When the system is off, PARK . The driver has disabled the . The bumper is damaged. Take ASSIST OFF displays on the Driver system. the vehicle to your dealer to Information Center (DIC). The repair the system. message disappears after a short . The ultrasonic sensors are not . Other conditions, such as period of time. clean. Keep the vehicle's rear bumper free of mud, dirt, snow, vibrations from a jackhammer or URPA defaults to the on setting ice, and slush. For cleaning the compression of air brakes on each time the vehicle is started. instructions, see Exterior Care a very large truck, are affecting on page 10‑86. system performance. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (44,1)

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Fuel Gasoline Specifications Use of the recommended fuel is an (U.S. and Canada Only) important part of the proper At a minimum, gasoline should meet maintenance of this vehicle. To help ASTM specification D 4814 in the keep the engine clean and maintain United States or CAN/CGSB‐3.5 or optimum vehicle performance, we 3.511 in Canada. Some gasolines recommend the use of gasoline contain an octane-enhancing advertised as TOP TIER Detergent additive called Gasoline. methylcyclopentadienyl manganese Look for the TOP TIER label on the tricarbonyl (MMT). We recommend fuel pump to ensure gasoline meets against the use of gasolines enhanced detergency standards containing MMT. See Fuel Additives developed by auto companies. A list Recommended Fuel on page 9‑45 for additional information. of marketers providing TOP TIER Use regular unleaded gasoline with Detergent Gasoline can be found at a posted octane rating of 87 or www.toptiergas.com. higher. If the octane rating is less than 87, an audible knocking noise, commonly referred to as spark knock, might be heard when driving. If this occurs, use a gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher as soon as possible. If heavy knocking is heard when using gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher, the engine needs service. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (45,1)

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California Fuel Fuels in Foreign regulations. To help keep fuel injectors and intake valves clean Requirements Countries and avoid problems due to dirty If the vehicle is certified to meet Never use leaded gasoline or any injectors or valves, look for gasoline California Emissions Standards, it is other fuel not recommended in the that is advertised as TOP TIER designed to operate on fuels that previous text on fuel. Costly repairs Detergent Gasoline. Look for the meet California specifications. See caused by use of improper fuel TOP TIER label on the fuel pump to the underhood emission control would not be covered by the ensure gasoline meets enhanced label. If this fuel is not available in vehicle warranty. detergency standards developed by the auto companies. A list of states adopting California Emissions To check the fuel availability, ask an marketers providing TOP TIER Standards, the vehicle will operate auto club, or contact a major oil Detergent Gasoline can be found at satisfactorily on fuels meeting company that does business in the www.toptiergas.com. federal specifications, but emission country where you will be driving. control system performance might For customers who do not use TOP be affected. The malfunction Fuel Additives TIER Detergent Gasoline regularly, indicator lamp could turn on and the one bottle of GM Fuel System vehicle might fail a smog‐check test. To provide cleaner air, all gasolines Treatment PLUS, added to the fuel See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on in the United States are now tank at every engine oil change, can page 5‑13. If this occurs, return to required to contain additives that help clean deposits from fuel your authorized dealer for diagnosis. help prevent engine and fuel system injectors and intake valves. GM Fuel If it is determined that the condition deposits from forming, allowing the System Treatment PLUS is the only is caused by the type of fuel used, emission control system to work gasoline additive recommended by repairs might not be covered by the properly. In most cases, nothing General Motors. It is available at vehicle warranty. should have to be added to the fuel. your dealer. However, some gasolines contain only the minimum amount of additive required to meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (46,1)

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Gasolines containing oxygenates, fuel contains MMT. We recommend such as ethers and ethanol, and against the use of such gasolines. WARNING (Continued) reformulated gasolines might be Fuels containing MMT can reduce available in your area. We spark plug life and affect emission vehicle. This is against the law in recommend that you use these control system performance. The some places. Do not re-enter the gasolines, if they comply with the malfunction indicator lamp might vehicle while pumping fuel. Keep specifications described earlier. turn on. If this occurs, return to your children away from the fuel pump; However, E85 (85% ethanol) and dealer for service. never let children pump fuel. other fuels containing more than 15% ethanol must not be used in Filling the Tank vehicles that were not designed for those fuels. { WARNING Notice: This vehicle was not designed for fuel that contains Fuel vapor burns violently and a methanol. Do not use fuel fuel fire can cause bad injuries. containing methanol. It can To help avoid injuries to you and corrode metal parts in the fuel others, read and follow all the system and also damage plastic instructions on the fuel pump and rubber parts. That damage island. Turn off the engine when would not be covered under the refueling. Do not smoke near fuel vehicle warranty. or when refueling the vehicle. Some gasolines that are Do not use cellular phones. not reformulated for low Keep sparks, flames, and The tethered fuel cap is behind the emissions can contain an smoking materials away from fuel. fuel door on the vehicle's passenger octane-enhancing additive called Do not leave the fuel pump side. To open the fuel door, push the methylcyclopentadienyl manganese unattended when refueling the rearward center edge in and release and the door will open. Turn the fuel tricarbonyl (MMT); ask the attendant (Continued) where you buy gasoline whether the cap counterclockwise to remove. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (47,1)

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Do not release the cap too soon or Notice: If a new fuel cap is it will spring back. Reinstall the cap WARNING (Continued) needed, be sure to get the right by turning it clockwise until it clicks. type of cap from your dealer. The Open the fuel cap slowly and wait If the cap is not properly installed, wrong type of fuel cap might not for any hiss noise to stop. Then the malfunction indicator lamp will fit properly, might cause the come on. See Malfunction Indicator unscrew the cap all the way. malfunction indicator lamp to light, and could damage the fuel Lamp on page 5‑13 for more tank and emissions system. See information. Do not top off or overfill the tank. Malfunction Indicator Lamp on Wait a few seconds before removing page 5‑13. { WARNING the nozzle. Clean fuel from painted surfaces as soon as possible. See Fuel can spray out on you if you Exterior Care on page 10‑86. open the fuel cap too quickly. If you spill fuel and then { WARNING something ignites it, you could be badly burned. This spray can If a fire starts while you are happen if the tank is nearly full, refueling, do not remove the and is more likely in hot weather. nozzle. Shut off the flow of fuel by (Continued) shutting off the pump or by notifying the station attendant. Leave the area immediately. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (48,1)

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Filling a Portable Fuel WARNING (Continued) Towing Container General Towing . Bring the fill nozzle in contact { WARNING with the inside of the fill Information Never fill a portable fuel container opening before operating the Only use towing equipment that has while it is in the vehicle. Static nozzle. Contact should be been designed for the vehicle. electricity discharge from the maintained until the filling is Contact your dealer or trailering container can ignite the fuel complete. dealer for assistance with preparing the vehicle for towing a trailer. vapor. You can be badly burned . Do not smoke while and the vehicle damaged if pumping fuel. See the following trailer towing this occurs. To help avoid injury to information in this section: . Do not use a cellular phone you and others: while pumping fuel. . For information on driving while . Dispense fuel only into towing a trailer, see “Driving approved containers. Characteristics and Towing Tips.” . Do not fill a container while it is inside a vehicle, in a . For maximum vehicle and trailer vehicle's trunk, pickup bed, weights, see “Trailer Towing.” or on any surface other than the ground. (Continued) Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (49,1)

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. For information on equipment to With the added weight, the engine, tow a trailer, see “Towing WARNING (Continued) transmission, wheel assemblies, Equipment.” and tires are forced to work harder For information on towing a disabled The driver and passengers could and under greater loads. The trailer vehicle, see Towing the Vehicle on be seriously injured. The vehicle also adds wind resistance, page 10‑83. For information on may also be damaged; the increasing the pulling requirements. towing the vehicle behind another resulting repairs would not be For safe trailering, correctly use the vehicle such as a motor home, see covered by the vehicle warranty. proper trailering equipment. Recreational Vehicle Towing on Pull a trailer only if all the steps in The following information has page 10‑84. this section have been followed. important trailering tips and rules for Ask your dealer for advice and your safety and that of your Driving Characteristics information about towing a trailer passengers. Read this section and Towing Tips with the vehicle. carefully before pulling a trailer. Pulling a Trailer { WARNING The vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with the proper trailer Here are some important points: The driver can lose control when towing equipment. To identify the . There are many laws, including pulling a trailer if the correct trailering capacity of the vehicle, speed limit restrictions that apply equipment is not used or the see Trailer Towing (Fuel Economy to trailering. Check for legal vehicle is not driven properly. Model) on page 9‑53 or Trailer requirements with state or For example, if the trailer is too Towing (Except Fuel Economy provincial police. Model) on page 9‑53. Trailering heavy, the brakes may not work . Do not tow a trailer at all during changes handling, acceleration, well — or even at all. the first 1 600 km (1,000 mi) the braking, durability, and fuel new vehicle is driven. The (Continued) economy. engine or other parts could be damaged. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (50,1)

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. During the first 800 km (500 mi) Driving with a Trailer trailer, which mainly occurs during that a trailer is towed, do not cornering. This is normal when Towing a trailer requires experience. drive over 80 km/h (50 mph) and towing heavier trailers. do not make starts at full throttle. Get familiar with handling and This reduces wear on the braking with the added trailer Following Distance vehicle. weight. The vehicle is now longer and not as responsive as the Stay at least twice as far behind the . Vehicles with automatic vehicle is by itself. vehicle ahead as you would when transmissions can tow in driving the vehicle without a trailer. D (Drive) but M (Manual Mode) Check all trailer hitch parts and This can help to avoid situations is recommended. See Manual attachments, safety chains, that require heavy braking and Mode on page 9‑31 for more electrical connectors, lamps, tires, sudden turns. information. Use a lower gear if and mirror adjustments. If the trailer the transmission shifts too often. has electric brakes, start the vehicle Passing For vehicles with a manual and trailer moving and then apply More passing distance is needed transmission, it is better not to the trailer brake controller by hand when towing a trailer. Because the use the highest gear. to be sure the brakes are working. rig is longer, it is necessary to go much farther beyond the passed . Use the cruise control when During the trip, check regularly to towing. be sure that the load is secure, and vehicle before returning to the lane. the lamps and trailer brakes are . Backing Up Obey speed limit restrictions. working properly. Do not drive faster than the Hold the bottom of the steering maximum posted speed for Towing with a Stability Control wheel with one hand. Then, to move trailers, or no more than System the trailer to the left, move that hand 90 km/h (55 mph), to reduce When towing, the sound of the to the left. To move the trailer to the wear on the vehicle. stability control system might be right, move your hand to the right. heard. The system is reacting to the Always back up slowly and, vehicle movement caused by the if possible, have someone guide you. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (51,1)

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Making Turns When towing a trailer, the arrows on For vehicles with a manual the instrument panel flash for turns transmission, it is better not to Notice: Making very sharp turns even if the bulbs on the trailer are use the highest gear. while trailering could cause the burned out. For this reason you may trailer to come in contact with the When towing at high altitude on think other drivers are seeing the vehicle. The vehicle could be steep uphill grades, consider the signal when they are not. It is damaged. Avoid making very following: Engine coolant will boil at important to check occasionally to sharp turns while trailering. a lower temperature than at normal be sure the trailer bulbs are still altitudes. If the engine is turned off When turning with a trailer, make working. immediately after towing at high wider turns than normal. Do this so altitude on steep uphill grades, the the trailer will not strike soft Driving On Grades vehicle may show signs similar to shoulders, curbs, road signs, trees, Reduce speed and shift to a lower engine overheating. To avoid this, or other objects. Avoid jerky or gear before starting down a long or let the engine run while parked, sudden maneuvers. Signal well in steep downgrade. If the preferably on level ground, with the advance. transmission is not shifted down, the automatic transmission in P (Park) Turn Signals When Towing a brakes might have to be used so for a few minutes before turning the much that they would get hot and no Trailer engine off. For vehicles with manual longer work well. transmissions, let the engine run The arrows on the instrument panel Vehicles with an automatic while parked, preferably on level flash whenever signaling a turn or transmission can tow in ground, with the transmission out of lane change. Properly hooked up, D (Drive) but M (Manual Mode) gear and the parking brake applied, the trailer lamps also flash, telling is recommended. Shift the for a few minutes before turning the other drivers the vehicle is turning, transmission to a lower gear if the engine off. If the overheat warning changing lanes, or stopping. transmission shifts too often under comes on, see Engine Overheating heavy loads and/or hilly conditions. on page 10‑19. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (52,1)

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Parking on Hills 3. When the wheel chocks are in Maintenance When Trailer place, release the brake pedal Towing until the chocks absorb the load. { WARNING The vehicle needs service more 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then often when pulling a trailer. See this Parking the vehicle on a hill with apply the parking brake and shift manual's Maintenance Schedule or the trailer attached can be into P (Park) for vehicles with an Index for more information. Things dangerous. If something goes automatic transmission or into that are especially important in wrong, the rig could start to move. gear for vehicles with a manual trailer operation are automatic People can be injured, and both transmission. transmission fluid, engine oil, axle the vehicle and the trailer can be 5. Release the brake pedal. lubricant, belts, cooling system, and damaged. When possible, always brake system. It is a good idea to park the rig on a flat surface. Leaving After Parking on a Hill inspect these before and during 1. Apply and hold the brake pedal the trip. If parking the rig on a hill: while you: Check periodically to see that all 1. Press the brake pedal, but do 1.1. Start the engine. hitch nuts and bolts are tight. not shift into P (Park) yet for 1.2. Shift into a gear. Engine Cooling When Trailer vehicles with an automatic Towing transmission, or into gear for 1.3. Release the parking brake. vehicles with a manual 2. Let up on the brake pedal. The cooling system may temporarily transmission. Turn the wheels overheat during severe operating into the curb if facing downhill or 3. Drive slowly until the trailer is conditions. See Engine Overheating into traffic if facing uphill. clear of the chocks. on page 10‑19. 2. Have someone place chocks 4. Stop and have someone pick up under the trailer wheels. and store the chocks. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (53,1)

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Trailer Towing Weight of the Trailer Maximum trailer weight is calculated assuming only the driver is in the How heavy can a trailer safely be? (Fuel Economy Model) tow vehicle and it has all the The vehicle is neither designed nor It should never weigh more than required trailering equipment. intended to tow a trailer. 454 kg (1,000 lbs). But even that The weight of additional optional can be too heavy. equipment, passengers, and Trailer Towing (Except It depends on how the rig is used. cargo in the tow vehicle must Fuel Economy Model) For example, speed, altitude, road be subtracted from the maximum grades, outside temperature, and trailer weight. Before pulling a trailer, there are how much the vehicle is used to Ask your dealer for trailering three important considerations that pull a trailer are all important. It can information or advice, or write us at have to do with weight: depend on any special equipment our Customer Assistance Offices. . The weight of the trailer. on the vehicle, and the amount of See Customer Assistance Offices tongue weight the vehicle can carry. on page 13 3 for more information. . The weight of the trailer tongue. ‑ See “Weight of the Trailer Tongue” . The total weight on your later in this section for more vehicle's tires. information. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (54,1)

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Weight of the Trailer Tongue Total Weight on Your The tongue load (A) of any trailer is Vehicle's Tires an important weight to measure Be sure the vehicle's tires are because it affects the total gross inflated to the upper limit for cold weight of the vehicle. The Gross tires. These numbers can be found Vehicle Weight (GVW) includes the on the Tire and Loading Information curb weight of the vehicle, any label. See Vehicle Load Limits on cargo carried in it, and the people page 9‑10. Make sure not to go over who will be riding in the vehicle. the GVW limit for the vehicle, If there are a lot of options, including the weight of the trailer equipment, passengers, or cargo in tongue. the vehicle, it will reduce the tongue weight the vehicle can carry, which The trailer tongue (A) should weigh will also reduce the trailer weight the 10‐15 percent of the total loaded vehicle can tow. If towing a trailer, trailer weight (B). the tongue load must be added to After loading the trailer, weigh the the GVW because the vehicle will trailer and then the tongue, be carrying that weight, too. See separately, to see if the weights are Vehicle Load Limits on page 9 10 ‑ proper. If they are not, adjustments for more information. might be made by moving some items around in the trailer. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (55,1)

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Towing Equipment Safety Chains Conversions and Hitches Always attach chains between the Add-Ons vehicle and the trailer. Cross the Use the correct hitch equipment. safety chains under the tongue of See your dealer or a hitch dealer the trailer to help prevent the tongue Add-On Electrical for assistance. from contacting the road if it Equipment becomes separated from the hitch. . The rear bumper on the vehicle Notice: Do not add anything Leave enough slack so the rig can is not intended for hitches. Do electrical to the vehicle unless turn. Never allow safety chains to not attach rental hitches or other you check with your dealer first. drag on the ground. bumper-type hitches to it. Use Some electrical equipment can only a frame-mounted hitch that Trailer Brakes damage the vehicle and the does not attach to the bumper. damage would not be covered by Does the trailer have its own . Will any holes be made in the the vehicle's warranty. Some brakes? Be sure to read and follow add-on electrical equipment can body of the vehicle when the the instructions for the trailer brakes trailer hitch is installed? If there keep other components from so they are installed, adjusted, and working as they should. are, seal the holes when the maintained properly. hitch is removed. If the holes are Add-on equipment can drain the Because the vehicle has antilock not sealed, dirt, water, and vehicle's 12‐volt battery, even if deadly carbon monoxide (CO) brakes, do not tap into the vehicle's the vehicle is not operating. from the exhaust can get into the brake system. If this is done, both vehicle. See Engine Exhaust on brake systems will not work well, The vehicle has an airbag system. Before attempting to add anything page 9‑27. or at all. electrical to the vehicle, see Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 3‑30 and Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on page 3‑31. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (56,1)

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2 NOTES Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1)

Vehicle Care 10-1

Hydraulic Clutch ...... 10-14 Headlamp Aiming Vehicle Care Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . 10-14 Headlamp Aiming ...... 10-29 Cooling System ...... 10-16 Engine Coolant ...... 10-16 Bulb Replacement General Information Engine Overheating ...... 10-19 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-29 General Information ...... 10-2 Overheated Engine Headlamps, Front Turn California Proposition Protection Signal and Parking 65 Warning ...... 10-3 Operating Mode ...... 10-21 Lamps ...... 10-29 California Perchlorate Washer Fluid ...... 10-22 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Materials Requirements . . . . 10-3 Brakes ...... 10-22 Sidemarker, Stoplamps, Accessories and Brake Fluid ...... 10-23 and Back-Up Lamps ...... 10-31 Modifications ...... 10-3 Battery ...... 10-25 License Plate Lamp ...... 10-34 Vehicle Checks Starter Switch Check ...... 10-26 Replacement Bulbs ...... 10-34 Doing Your Own Automatic Transmission Shift Electrical System Lock Control Function Service Work ...... 10-4 Electrical System Check ...... 10-26 Hood ...... 10-4 Overload ...... 10-35 Ignition Transmission Lock Engine Compartment Fuses and Circuit Check ...... 10-27 Overview ...... 10-6 Breakers ...... 10-35 Park Brake and P (Park) Engine Oil ...... 10-9 Engine Compartment Mechanism Check ...... 10-27 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . 10-12 Fuse Block ...... 10-36 Wiper Blade Automatic Transmission Instrument Panel Replacement ...... 10-28 Fluid ...... 10-13 Fuse Block ...... 10-40 Manual Transmission Fluid ...... 10-13 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (2,1)

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Wheels and Tires Wheel Replacement ...... 10-61 General Information Tires ...... 10-42 Tire Chains ...... 10-62 Winter Tires ...... 10-42 If a Tire Goes Flat ...... 10-63 For service and parts needs, visit Low-Profile Tires ...... 10-43 Tire Sealant and your dealer. You will receive Tire Sidewall Labeling ...... 10-44 Compressor Kit ...... 10-65 genuine GM parts and GM-trained Tire Designations ...... 10-46 Storing the Tire Sealant and and supported service people. Tire Terminology and Compressor Kit ...... 10-72 Genuine GM parts have one of Definitions ...... 10-46 Tire Changing ...... 10-72 these marks: Tire Pressure ...... 10-49 Compact Spare Tire ...... 10-80 Tire Pressure Monitor System ...... 10-50 Jump Starting Tire Pressure Monitor Jump Starting ...... 10-80 Operation ...... 10-52 Towing Tire Inspection ...... 10-55 Towing the Vehicle ...... 10-83 Tire Rotation ...... 10-55 Recreational Vehicle When It Is Time for New Towing ...... 10-84 Tires ...... 10-57 Buying New Tires ...... 10-57 Appearance Care Different Size Tires and Exterior Care ...... 10-86 Wheels ...... 10-59 Interior Care ...... 10-90 Uniform Tire Quality Floor Mats ...... 10-93 Grading ...... 10-59 Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance ...... 10-61 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1)

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California Proposition Accessories and GM Accessories are designed to complement and function with other 65 Warning Modifications systems on the vehicle. See your Most motor vehicles, including this Adding non‐dealer accessories or dealer to accessorize the vehicle one, contain and/or emit chemicals making modifications to the vehicle using genuine GM Accessories known to the State of California to can affect vehicle performance and installed by a dealer technician. cause cancer and birth defects or safety, including such things as Also, see Adding Equipment to the other reproductive harm. Engine airbags, braking, stability, ride and Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on exhaust, many parts and systems, handling, emissions systems, page 3‑31. many fluids, and some component aerodynamics, durability, and wear by-products contain and/or electronic systems like antilock emit these chemicals. brakes, traction control, and stability control. These accessories or California Perchlorate modifications could even cause Materials Requirements malfunction or damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. Certain types of automotive Damage to vehicle components applications, such as airbag resulting from modifications or the initiators, seat belt pretensioners, installation or use of non GM and lithium batteries contained in ‐ certified parts, including control Remote Keyless Entry transmitters, module or software modifications, is may contain perchlorate materials. not covered under the terms of the Special handling may be necessary. vehicle warranty and may affect For additional information, see remaining warranty coverage for www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ affected parts. perchlorate. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (4,1)

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Vehicle Checks If doing some of your own service Hood work, use the proper service manual. It tells you much more To open the hood: Doing Your Own about how to service the vehicle Service Work than this manual can. To order the proper service manual, see Service { WARNING Publications Ordering Information on page 13‑12. You can be injured and the This vehicle has an airbag system. vehicle could be damaged if you Before attempting to do your own try to do service work on a vehicle service work, see Servicing the without knowing enough about it. Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on . Be sure you have sufficient page 3‑30. knowledge, experience, the Keep a record with all parts receipts proper replacement parts, and list the mileage and the date of and tools before attempting any service work performed. See 1. Pull up on the hood release any vehicle Maintenance Records on handle. It is located inside maintenance task. page 11 16. ‑ the vehicle to the left of the . Be sure to use the proper steering column. nuts, bolts, and other fasteners. Metric and English fasteners can be easily confused. If the wrong fasteners are used, parts can later break or fall off. You could be hurt. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1)

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To close the hood: 1. Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on properly. Then, lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. Remove the hood prop from the slot on the underside of the hood and return the prop to its retainer. The prop rod must click into place when returning it to the retainer to prevent hood damage. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle 3. Lift the hood and release the 2. Lower the hood 30 cm (12 in) and push the secondary hood hood prop from its retainer, above the vehicle and release it release handle toward the driver located above the radiator. so it fully latches. Check to side of the vehicle. Securely place the hood prop make sure the hood is closed into the slot on the underside of and repeat the process if the hood. necessary. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (6,1)

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Engine Compartment Overview

1.4L L4 Engine Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1)

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A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on E. Remote Negative (-) Terminal. I. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. page 10‑14. See Jump Starting on See Jump Starting on B. Engine Oil Dipstick. See page 10‑80. page 10‑80. “Checking Engine Oil” under F. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir. J. Engine Compartment Fuse Engine Oil on page 10‑9. See “Brake Fluid” under Brakes Block on page 10‑36. C. Electric Engine Cooling Fan on page 10‑22 and Hydraulic K. Windshield Washer Fluid Clutch on page 10 14. (Out of View). See Cooling ‑ Reservoir. See “Adding Washer System on page 10‑16. G. Battery on page 10‑25 (Under Fluid” under Washer Fluid on Cover). page 10 22. D. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When ‑ to Add Engine Oil” under H. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Engine Oil on page 10‑9. Pressure Cap. See Engine Coolant on page 10‑16. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (8,1)

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1.8L L4 Engine Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1)

Vehicle Care 10-9

A. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on G. Battery on page 10‑25 (Under Engine Oil page 10‑14. Cover). To ensure proper engine B. Engine Oil Dipstick. See H. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and performance and long life, careful “Checking Engine Oil” under Pressure Cap. See Cooling attention must be paid to engine oil. Engine Oil on page 10‑9. System on page 10‑16. Following these simple, but C. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of I. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. important steps will help protect View). See Cooling System on See Jump Starting on your investment: page 10‑16. page 10‑80. . Always use engine oil approved D. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When J. Engine Compartment Fuse to the proper specification and of to Add Engine Oil” under Block on page 10‑36. the proper viscosity grade. See Engine Oil on page 10‑9. “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” K. Windshield Washer Fluid in this section. E. Remote Negative (-) Terminal. Reservoir. See “Adding Washer See Jump Starting on Fluid” under Washer Fluid on . Check the engine oil level page 10‑80. page 10‑22. regularly and maintain the proper oil level. See “Checking F. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir. Engine Oil” and “When to Add See Brake Fluid under Brakes “ ” Engine Oil” in this section. on page 10‑22 and Hydraulic Clutch on page 10‑14. . Change the engine oil at the appropriate time. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑12. . Always dispose of engine oil properly. See “What to Do with Used Oil” in this section. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (10,1)

10-10 Vehicle Care

Checking Engine Oil When to Add Engine Oil operating range, i.e., the engine has so much oil that the oil level It is a good idea to check the engine gets above the cross-hatched oil level at each fuel fill. In order to area that shows the proper get an accurate reading, the vehicle operating range, the engine could must be on level ground. The be damaged. You should drain engine oil dipstick handle is a yellow out the excess oil or limit driving loop. See Engine Compartment of the vehicle and seek a service Overview on page 10 6 for the ‑ professional to remove the location of the engine oil dipstick. If the oil is below the cross-hatched excess amount of oil. Obtaining an accurate oil level area at the tip of the dipstick, add See Engine Compartment Overview reading is essential: 1 L (1 qt) of the recommended oil and then recheck the level. See on page 10‑6 for the location of the 1. If the engine has been running “Selecting the Right Engine Oil” in engine oil fill cap. recently, turn off the engine and this section for an explanation of Add enough oil to put the level allow several minutes for the oil what kind of oil to use. For engine somewhere in the proper operating to drain back into the oil pan. oil crankcase capacity, see range. Push the dipstick all the way Checking the oil level too soon Capacities and Specifications on back in when through. after engine shutoff will not page 12‑2. provide an accurate oil level reading. Notice: Do not add too much oil. Oil levels above or below the 2. Pull out the dipstick and clean it acceptable operating range with a paper towel or cloth, then shown on the dipstick are harmful push it back in all the way. to the engine. If you find that you Remove it again, keeping the have an oil level above the tip down, and check the level. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1)

Vehicle Care 10-11

Selecting the Right Engine Oil If in an area of extreme cold, where the temperature falls below −20°F Selecting the right engine oil (−29°C), an SAE 0W 30 oil should depends on both the proper oil ‐ be used. An oil of this viscosity specification and viscosity grade. grade will provide easier cold See Recommended Fluids and starting for the engine at extremely Lubricants on page 11‑13. Notice: Failure to use the low temperatures. When selecting Specification recommended engine oil or an oil of the appropriate viscosity grade, always select an oil that Use and ask for licensed engine oils equivalent can result in engine meets the dexos1 specification or with the dexos1 approved damage not covered by the ™ equivalent. See Specification for certification mark. Engine oils vehicle warranty. Check with your “ ” more information. meeting the requirements for the dealer or service provider on vehicle should have the dexos1 whether the oil is approved to the Engine Oil Additives/Engine approved certification mark. This dexos1 specification. Oil Flushes certification mark indicates that the Viscosity Grade oil has been approved to the dexos1 Do not add anything to the oil. The specification. SAE 5W‐30 is the best viscosity recommended oils with the dexos grade for the vehicle. Do not use specification and displaying the other viscosity grade oils such as dexos certification mark are all that SAE 10W‐30, 10W‐40, or 20W‐50. is needed for good performance and engine protection. Engine oil system flushes are not recommended and could cause engine damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (12,1)

10-12 Vehicle Care

What to Do with Used Oil Engine Oil Life System It is possible that, if driving under the best conditions, the oil life Used engine oil contains certain When to Change Engine Oil system might indicate that an oil elements that can be unhealthy for change is not necessary for up to a your skin and could even cause This vehicle has a computer system year. The engine oil and filter must cancer. Do not let used oil stay on that indicates when to change the be changed at least once a year your skin for very long. Clean your engine oil and filter. This is based and, at this time, the system must skin and nails with soap and water, on a combination of factors which be reset. Your dealer has trained or a good hand cleaner. Wash or include engine revolutions, engine service people who will perform this properly dispose of clothing or rags temperature, and miles driven. work and reset the system. It is also containing used engine oil. See the Based on driving conditions, the important to check the oil regularly manufacturer's warnings about the mileage at which an oil change is over the course of an oil drain use and disposal of oil products. indicated can vary considerably. For the oil life system to work interval and keep it at the Used oil can be a threat to the properly, the system must be reset proper level. environment. If you change your every time the oil is changed. If the system is ever reset own oil, be sure to drain all the oil accidentally, the oil must be from the filter before disposal. Never When the system has calculated changed at 5 000 km (3,000 mi) dispose of oil by putting it in the that oil life has been diminished, since the last oil change. trash or pouring it on the ground, it indicates that an oil change is Remember to reset the oil life into sewers, or into streams or necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE system whenever the oil bodies of water. Recycle it by taking OIL SOON DIC message or Code is changed. it to a place that collects used oil. 82 DIC message comes on. See Engine Oil Messages on page 5‑30. Change the oil as soon as possible within the next 1 000 km (600 mi). Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1)

Vehicle Care 10-13

How to Reset the Engine Oil vehicle is started, the engine oil life Change the fluid and filter at the Life System system has not reset. Repeat the intervals listed in Maintenance procedure. Schedule on page 11‑3, and be Reset the system whenever the sure to use the fluid listed in engine oil is changed so that the Recommended Fluids and system can calculate the next Automatic Transmission Lubricants on page 11‑13. engine oil change. To reset the Fluid system: How to Check Automatic Manual Transmission 1. Using the DIC MENU button and Transmission Fluid Fluid thumbwheel, scroll until you reach REMAINING OIL LIFE on It is not necessary to check How to Check Manual the transmission fluid level. the DIC (oil can symbol with Transmission Fluid % sign for Canada). A transmission fluid leak is the only reason for fluid loss. If a leak It is not necessary to check the 2. Press the SET button to reset occurs, take the vehicle to your manual transmission fluid level. the oil life at 100%. When dealer service department and have A transmission fluid leak is the only prompted, use the thumbwheel it repaired as soon as possible. reason for fluid loss. If a leak to highlight YES or NO. The vehicle is not equipped with occurs, take the vehicle to your Press the SET/CLEAR button dealer service department and have to confirm. a transmission fluid level dipstick. There is a special procedure for it repaired as soon as possible. Be careful not to reset the oil life checking and changing the See Recommended Fluids and display accidentally at any time transmission fluid. Because this Lubricants on page 11‑13 for the other than after the oil is changed. procedure is difficult, this should proper fluid to use. It cannot be reset accurately. be done at the dealer service If the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON department. Contact the dealer for DIC message or Code 82 DIC additional information. message comes back on when the Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (14,1)

10-14 Vehicle Care

Hydraulic Clutch How to Check and Add Fluid If you are driving in dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the filter at Visually check the brake/clutch fluid For vehicles with a manual each engine oil change. transmission, it is not necessary to reservoir to make sure the fluid level regularly check brake/clutch fluid is at the MIN (minimum) line on the How to Inspect the Engine Air unless there is a leak suspected. side of the reservoir. The brake/ Cleaner/Filter Adding fluid will not correct a leak. hydraulic clutch fluid system should To inspect the air cleaner/filter, A fluid loss in this system could be closed and sealed. remove the filter from the vehicle indicate a problem. Have the Do not remove the cap to check the and lightly shake the filter to release system inspected and repaired. fluid level or to top off the fluid level. loose dust and dirt. If the filter When to Check and What Remove the cap only when remains covered with dirt, a new to Use necessary to add the proper fluid filter is required. until the level reaches the MIN line. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter See Engine Compartment Overview on page 10‑6 for the location of the engine air cleaner/filter. When to Inspect the Engine Air The brake/hydraulic clutch fluid Cleaner/Filter reservoir cap has this symbol on it. The common brake/clutch fluid Inspect the air cleaner/filter at the reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake scheduled maintenance intervals fluid as indicated on the reservoir and replace it at the first oil change cap. See Engine Compartment after each 80 000 km (50,000 mi) Overview on page 10‑6 for interval. See Maintenance Schedule reservoir location. on page 11‑3 for more information. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1)

Vehicle Care 10-15

To inspect or replace the engine air 1.8L L4 Engine cleaner/filter: { WARNING 1.4L L4 Engine 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 off, dirt can easily get into the 1. Remove the six screws that engine, which could damage it. secure the cover on. Always have the air cleaner/filter 2. Lift off the cover. in place when you are driving. 3. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter. 4. Align the filter correctly. 5. Install the cover by lowering it over the filter and secure with the six screws. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (16,1)

10-16 Vehicle Care

Cooling System corrosion. In addition, the engine { WARNING coolant could require changing The cooling system allows the sooner, at 50 000 km (30,000 mi) engine to maintain the correct An electric engine cooling fan or 24 months, whichever occurs working temperature. under the hood can start up even first. Any repairs would not be when the engine is not running covered by the vehicle warranty. and can cause injury. Keep Always use DEX-COOL hands, clothing, and tools away (silicate-free) coolant in the from any underhood electric fan. vehicle. Engine Coolant { WARNING The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL engine Heater and radiator hoses, and coolant. This coolant is designed to other engine parts, can be very remain in the vehicle for 5 years or hot. Do not touch them. If you do, 240 000 km (150,000 mi), whichever you can be burned. occurs first. 1.4L L4 Engine Shown, 1.8L L4 Engine Similar Do not run the engine if there is a The following explains the cooling leak. If you run the engine, it system and how to check and add A. Engine Cooling Fan could lose all coolant. That could coolant when it is low. If there is a (Out of View) cause an engine fire, and you problem with engine overheating, B. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and could be burned. Get any leak see Engine Overheating on Pressure Cap fixed before you drive the vehicle. page 10‑19.

Notice: Using coolant other than DEX-COOL® can cause premature engine, heater core, or radiator Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (17,1)

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What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Never dispose of engine coolant by drinkable water and DEX-COOL putting it in the trash, pouring it on { WARNING coolant. If using this mixture, the ground, or into sewers, streams, nothing else needs to be added. or bodies of water. Have the coolant Adding only plain water or some This mixture: changed by an authorized service center, familiar with legal other liquid to the cooling system . Gives freezing protection down can be dangerous. Plain water to −37°C (−34°F), outside requirements regarding used and other liquids, can boil before temperature. coolant disposal. This will help the proper coolant mixture will. protect the environment and . Gives boiling protection up to your health. The coolant warning system is 129°C (265°F), engine set for the proper coolant mixture. temperature. Checking Coolant With plain water or the wrong . The vehicle must be on a level mixture, the engine could get too Protects against rust and surface when checking the hot but you would not get the corrosion. coolant level. overheat warning. The engine . Will not damage aluminum parts. Check to see if coolant is visible in could catch fire and you or . Helps keep the proper engine the coolant surge tank. If the coolant others could be burned. Use a temperature. 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable inside the coolant surge tank is water and DEX-COOL coolant. Notice: If an improper coolant boiling, do not do anything else until mixture is used, the engine could it cools down. If coolant is visible overheat and be badly damaged. but the coolant level is not at the The repair cost would not be indicated mark, add a 50/50 mixture covered by the vehicle warranty. of clean, drinkable water and Too much water in the mixture DEX-COOL coolant at the coolant can freeze and crack the engine, surge tank, but be sure the cooling radiator, heater core, and system is cool before this is done. other parts. See Engine Overheating on page 10‑19 for more information. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (18,1)

10-18 Vehicle Care

The coolant surge tank is located in the engine compartment on the { WARNING WARNING (Continued) driver side of the vehicle. See Engine Compartment Overview on Steam and scalding liquids from a The coolant warning system is page 10‑6 for more information on hot cooling system can blow out set for the proper coolant mixture. location. and burn you badly. They are With plain water or the wrong under pressure, and if you turn mixture, the engine could get too How to Add Coolant to the the coolant surge tank pressure hot but you would not get the Coolant Surge Tank cap — even a little — they can overheat warning. The engine Notice: This vehicle has a come out at high speed. Never could catch fire and you or specific coolant fill procedure. turn the cap when the cooling others could be burned. Use a Failure to follow this procedure system, including the coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable could cause the engine to surge tank pressure cap, is hot. water and DEX-COOL coolant. overheat and be severely Wait for the cooling system and damaged. coolant surge tank pressure cap Notice: In cold weather, water If no problem is found, check to see to cool if you ever have to turn can freeze and crack the engine, if coolant is visible in the coolant the pressure cap. radiator, heater core and other surge tank. If coolant is visible but parts. Use the recommended the coolant level is not at the coolant and the proper coolant indicated level mark, add a { WARNING mixture. 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and DEX-COOL coolant at Adding only plain water or some { WARNING the coolant surge tank, but be sure other liquid to the cooling system the cooling system, including the can be dangerous. Plain water You can be burned if you spill coolant surge tank pressure cap, and other liquids, can boil before coolant on hot engine parts. is cool before you do it. the proper coolant mixture will. Coolant contains ethylene glycol (Continued) (Continued) Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (19,1)

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Turn the pressure cap slowly 5. Replace the pressure cap. WARNING (Continued) counterclockwise about Be sure the pressure cap is one-quarter of a turn. If you hear hand-tight. and it will burn if the engine parts a hiss, wait for that to stop. This Check the level in the coolant surge are hot enough. Do not spill will allow any pressure still left to coolant on a hot engine. tank when the cooling system has be vented out the cooled down. If the coolant is not at discharge hose. the proper level, repeat Steps 1 2. Keep turning the pressure cap through 3 and reinstall the pressure slowly and remove it. cap. If the coolant still is not at the 3. Fill the coolant surge tank with proper level when the system cools the proper DEX-COOL coolant down again, see your dealer. mixture to the indicated level mark. Engine Overheating 4. With the coolant surge tank The vehicle has several indicators pressure cap off, start the to warn of engine overheating. engine and let it run until the There is an engine coolant upper radiator hose can be felt temperature gauge on the vehicle getting hot. Watch out for the instrument panel cluster. See 1.4L L4 Engine Shown, 1.8L L4 engine cooling fan. Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge Engine Similar By this time, the coolant level on page 5‑10. 1. Remove the coolant surge tank inside the coolant surge tank If the decision is made not to lift the pressure cap when the cooling may be lower. If the level is hood when this warning appears, system, including the coolant lower, add more of the proper get service help right away. See surge tank pressure cap and DEX-COOL coolant mixture to Roadside Assistance Program on upper radiator hose, is no the coolant surge tank until the page 13‑6. longer hot. level reaches the indicated level mark. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (20,1)

10-20 Vehicle Care

If the decision is made to lift the If Steam Is Coming from the If No Steam Is Coming from hood, make sure the vehicle is Engine Compartment the Engine Compartment parked on a level surface. If an engine overheat warning is Check to see if the engine cooling { WARNING displayed but no steam can be seen fan is running. If the engine is or heard, the problem may not be overheating, the fan should be Steam from an overheated engine too serious. Sometimes the engine running. If it is not, do not continue can burn you badly, even if you can get a little too hot when the to run the engine and have the just open the hood. Stay away vehicle: vehicle serviced. from the engine if you see or hear . Climbs a long hill on a hot day. Notice: Engine damage from steam coming from it. Just turn it running the engine without off and get everyone away from . Stops after high-speed driving. coolant is not covered by the the vehicle until it cools down. . Idles for long periods in traffic. warranty. Wait until there is no sign of steam or coolant before you . Tows a trailer. open the hood. If the overheat warning is displayed with no sign of steam: If you keep driving when the engine is overheated, the liquids 1. Turn the air off. in it can catch fire. You or others 2. Turn the heater on to the highest could be badly burned. Stop the temperature and to the highest engine if it overheats, and get out fan speed. Open the windows of the vehicle until the engine as necessary. is cool. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (21,1)

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3. In heavy traffic, let the engine Overheated Engine Notice: After driving in the idle in N (Neutral) while stopped. overheated engine protection If it is safe to do so, pull off the Protection operating mode, to avoid engine road, shift to P (Park) or Operating Mode damage, allow the engine to cool N (Neutral) and let the This emergency operating mode before attempting any repair. engine idle. allows the vehicle to be driven to a The engine oil will be severely If the temperature overheat gauge safe place in an emergency degraded. Repair the cause of is no longer in the overheat zone or situation. If an overheated engine coolant loss, change the oil and an overheat warning no longer condition exists, an overheat reset the oil life system. See displays, the vehicle can be driven. protection mode which alternates Engine Oil on page 10‑9. Continue to drive the vehicle slowly firing groups of cylinders helps for about 10 minutes. Keep a safe prevent engine damage. In this vehicle distance from the vehicle in mode, a significant loss in power front. If the warning does not come and engine performance will be back on, continue to drive normally. noticed. The temperature gauge will indicate an overheat condition If the warning continues, pull over, exists. Driving extended km (mi) stop, and park the vehicle and/or towing a trailer in the right away. overheat protection mode should If there is no sign of steam, idle the be avoided. engine for three minutes while parked. If the warning is still displayed, turn off the engine until it cools down. Also, see “Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode” following. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (22,1)

10-22 Vehicle Care

Washer Fluid Notice Brakes . What to Use When using concentrated This vehicle has front disc brakes washer fluid, follow the and could have rear drum brakes or When windshield washer fluid is manufacturer's instructions rear disc brakes. needed, be sure to read the for adding water. manufacturer's instructions before Disc brake pads have built-in wear . Do not mix water with use. If operating the vehicle in an indicators that make a high-pitched ready-to-use washer fluid. area where the temperature may fall warning sound when the brake pads Water can cause the solution below freezing, use a fluid that has are worn and new pads are needed. to freeze and damage the The sound can come and go or be sufficient protection against washer fluid tank and other freezing. heard all the time the vehicle is parts of the washer system. moving, except when applying the Adding Washer Fluid Also, water does not clean as brake pedal firmly. well as washer fluid. . Fill the washer fluid tank only { WARNING three-quarters full when it is very cold. This allows for The brake wear warning sound fluid expansion if freezing means that soon the brakes will occurs, which could damage not work well. That could lead to the tank if it is a crash. When the brake wear Open the cap with the washer completely full. warning sound is heard, have the symbol on it. Add washer fluid until . Do not use engine coolant vehicle serviced. the tank is full. See Engine (antifreeze) in the windshield Compartment Overview on washer. It can damage the Notice: Continuing to drive with page 10‑6 for reservoir location. windshield washer system worn-out brake pads could result and paint. in costly brake repair. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (23,1)

Vehicle Care 10-23

Some driving conditions or climates Brake linings should always be For example, installing disc brake can cause a brake squeal when the replaced as complete axle sets. pads that are wrong for the vehicle, brakes are first applied or lightly can change the balance between applied. This does not mean Brake Pedal Travel the front and rear brakes — for the something is wrong with the brakes. See your dealer if the brake pedal worse. The braking performance Properly torqued wheel nuts are does not return to normal height, expected can change in many other necessary to help prevent brake or if there is a rapid increase in ways if the wrong replacement pulsation. When tires are rotated, pedal travel. This could be a sign brake parts are installed. inspect brake pads for wear and that brake service might be evenly tighten wheel nuts in the required. Brake Fluid proper sequence to torque Brake Adjustment specifications in Capacities and Specifications on page 12‑2. Every time the brakes are applied, with or without the vehicle moving, If the vehicle has rear drum brakes, the brakes adjust for wear. they do not have wear indicators, but if a rear brake rubbing noise is Replacing Brake System Parts heard, have the rear brake linings The braking system on a vehicle is inspected immediately. Rear brake The brake/clutch master cylinder complex. Its many parts have to be reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake drums should be removed and of top quality and work well together inspected each time the tires are fluid as indicated on the reservoir if the vehicle is to have really good cap. See Engine Compartment removed for rotation or changing. braking. The vehicle was designed Drum brakes have an inspection Overview on page 10‑6 for the and tested with top-quality brake location of the reservoir. hole to inspect lining wear during parts. When parts of the braking scheduled maintenance. When the system are replaced, be sure to get front brake pads are replaced, have new, approved replacement parts. the rear brakes inspected, too. If this is not done, the brakes might not work properly. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (24,1)

10-24 Vehicle Care

There are only two reasons why the When the brake/clutch fluid falls to a brake fluid level in the reservoir { WARNING low level, the brake warning light might go down: comes on. See Brake System If too much brake fluid is added, it Warning Light on page 5‑16. . The brake fluid level goes down can spill on the engine and burn, because of normal brake lining if the engine is hot enough. You What to Add wear. When new linings are or others could be burned, and Use only new DOT 3 brake fluid installed, the fluid level goes the vehicle could be damaged. back up. from a sealed container. See Add brake fluid only when work is Recommended Fluids and . A fluid leak in the brake/clutch done on the brake/clutch Lubricants on page 11‑13. hydraulic system can also cause hydraulic system. a low fluid level. Have the brake/ Always clean the brake/clutch fluid clutch hydraulic system fixed, reservoir cap and the area around since a leak means that sooner Checking Brake Fluid the cap before removing it. This or later the brakes will not helps keep dirt from entering the The brake/clutch fluid can be reservoir. work well. checked without taking off the cap by looking at the brake/clutch fluid Do not top off the brake/clutch fluid. { WARNING Adding fluid does not correct a leak. reservoir. If fluid is added when the linings are The fluid level should be above With the wrong kind of fluid in the worn, there will be too much fluid MIN. If it is not, have the brake/ brake/clutch hydraulic system, the when new brake linings are clutch hydraulic system checked to brakes might not work well. This installed. Add or remove fluid, as see if there is a leak. could cause a crash. Always use necessary, only when work is done the proper brake/clutch fluid. on the brake/clutch hydraulic After work is done on the brake/ system. clutch hydraulic system, make sure the level is above MIN but not over the MAX mark. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (25,1)

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Notice Battery Vehicle Storage . Using the wrong fluid can Refer to the replacement number on badly damage brake/clutch the original battery label when a { WARNING hydraulic system parts. For new battery is needed. example, just a few drops of Batteries have acid that can burn mineral-based oil, such as you and gas that can explode. engine oil, in the brake { WARNING You can be badly hurt if you are not careful. See Jump Starting on hydraulic system can Battery posts, terminals, and damage brake hydraulic page 10 80 for tips on working related accessories contain lead ‑ system parts so badly that around a battery without and lead compounds, chemicals they will have to be replaced. getting hurt. known to the State of California to Do not let someone put in the wrong kind of fluid. cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Infrequent Usage: Remove the . If brake fluid is spilled on black, negative (−) cable from the the vehicle's painted battery to keep the battery from surfaces, the paint finish can running down. be damaged. Be careful not to spill brake fluid on the Extended Storage: Remove the vehicle. If you do, wash it off black, negative (−) cable from the immediately. battery or use a battery trickle charger. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (26,1)

10-26 Vehicle Care

Starter Switch Check 3. For automatic transmission Automatic Transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The vehicle should Shift Lock Control { WARNING start only in P (Park) or Function Check When you are doing this N (Neutral). If the vehicle starts in any other position, contact inspection, the vehicle could { WARNING your dealer for service. move suddenly. If the vehicle When you are doing this moves, you or others could For manual transmission inspection, the vehicle could be injured. vehicles, put the shift lever in Neutral, push the clutch pedal move suddenly. If the vehicle down halfway, and try to start moves, you or others could 1. Before starting this check, be the engine. The vehicle should be injured. sure there is enough room start only when the clutch pedal around the vehicle. is pushed down all the way to 1. Before starting this check, be 2. Firmly apply both the parking the floor. If the vehicle starts sure there is enough room brake and the regular brake. when the clutch pedal is not around the vehicle. It should be See Parking Brake on pushed all the way down, parked on a level surface. page 9‑36. contact your dealer for service. Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (27,1)

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2. Firmly apply the parking brake. shift lever is in P (Park). The Park on a fairly steep hill, with the See Parking Brake on ignition key should come out vehicle facing downhill. Keeping page 9‑36. only in LOCK/OFF. your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. Be ready to apply the regular . For manual transmission brake immediately if the vehicle vehicles, the ignition key should . To check the parking brake's begins to move. come out only in LOCK/OFF. holding ability: With the engine 3. With the engine off, turn the Contact your dealer if service is running and the transmission in ignition on, but do not start the required. N (Neutral), slowly remove foot engine. Without applying the pressure from the regular brake regular brake, try to move the pedal. Do this until the vehicle is Park Brake and P (Park) held by the parking brake only. shift lever out of P (Park) with Mechanism Check normal effort. If the shift lever . To check the P (Park) moves out of P (Park), contact mechanism's holding ability: your dealer for service. { WARNING With the engine running, shift to P (Park). Then release the Ignition Transmission When you are doing this check, parking brake followed by the the vehicle could begin to move. regular brake. Lock Check You or others could be injured Contact your dealer if service is While parked, and with the parking and property could be damaged. required. brake set, try to turn the ignition to Make sure there is room in front LOCK/OFF in each shift lever of the vehicle in case it begins to position. roll. Be ready to apply the regular . For automatic transmission brake at once should the vehicle vehicles, the ignition should turn begin to move. to LOCK/OFF only when the Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (28,1)

10-28 Vehicle Care

Wiper Blade Replacement To replace the windshield wiper 4. Remove the wiper blade. blade: Windshield wiper blades should Allowing the wiper blade arm to be inspected for wear or cracking. 1. Pull the wiper assembly away touch the windshield when no See Maintenance Schedule on from the windshield. wiper blade is installed could page 11‑3 for more information. damage the windshield. Any damage that occurs would not Replacement blades come in be covered by the vehicle different types and are removed warranty. Do not allow the wiper in different ways. For proper blade to touch the windshield. windshield wiper blade length and type, see Maintenance 5. Reverse Steps 1 through 3 for Replacement Parts on page 11‑15. wiper blade replacement. Notice: Allowing the wiper blade arm to touch the windshield when no wiper blade is installed could damage the windshield. Any damage that occurs would not be covered by your warranty. Do not 2. Lift up on the plastic latch in the allow the wiper blade arm to middle of the wiper blade where touch the windshield. the wiper arm attaches. 3. With the latch open, pull the wiper blade down toward the windshield far enough to release it from the J-hooked end of the wiper arm. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (29,1)

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Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement High‐Beam Headlamp/ Low‐Beam Headlamp and DRL Headlamp aim has been preset at For the proper type of replacement the factory and should need no bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on 1. Open the hood. See Hood on further adjustment. page 10‑34. page 10‑4. However, if the vehicle is damaged For any bulb‐changing procedure in a crash, the headlamp aim may not listed in this section, contact be affected. Aim adjustment to the your dealer. low-beam headlamps may be necessary if oncoming drivers flash Headlamps, Front Turn their high-beam headlamps at you Signal and Parking (for vertical aim). Lamps If the headlamps need to be re-aimed, it is recommended that the vehicle be taken to a dealer for service.

2. Remove the connector retaining tab (A). 3. Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the bulb (C) by pressing the connector release (B) and pulling straight back. A. Parking/Turn Signal Lamp B. High‐Beam Headlamp/ Low‐Beam Headlamp and DRL Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (30,1)

10-30 Vehicle Care

4. Remove the bulb (C) from the Parking/Turn Signal Lamp headlamp assembly by turning 1. Open the hood. See Hood on counterclockwise and pulling page 10 4. straight back. ‑ 5. Install the new bulb in the headlamp assembly by turning clockwise. 6. Install the wiring harness connector to the bulb. Be sure the connector release (B) locks into place. 7. Install the connector 3. Remove the bulb (A) from the retaining tab (A). bulb socket. 4. Install the new bulb in the bulb socket. 2. Remove the parking/turn signal 5. Install the bulb socket into the lamp bulb socket from the headlamp assembly by turning headlamp assembly by turning clockwise. counterclockwise. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (31,1)

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Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps

2. Remove the trunk deck trim 4. Remove the bulb from the cover (A). socket (A). 3. Remove the bulb socket (B) by 5. Install the new bulb in the turning counterclockwise and bulb socket. Trunk Deck Inboard Taillamps pulling straight out. 6. Install the bulb socket by turning 1. Open the trunk. clockwise. 7. Install the trunk deck trim cover. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (32,1)

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To replace any one of these bulbs: Stoplamp/Taillamp, Turn Signal, Back‐up, and Rear Sidemarker Lamp 1. Open the trunk.

A. Back-up Lamp 3. Remove the two screws, that B. Stoplamp/Taillamp secure the taillamp assembly. C. Turn Signal Lamp D. Sidemarker Lamp

2. Open the two screw covers. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (33,1)

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5. Remove the bulb socket from the taillamp assembly by turning it counterclockwise. 6. Install a new bulb into the bulb socket. 7. Install the bulb socket into the taillamp assembly by turning it clockwise. 8. Install the taillamp assembly and tighten the two screws. 9. Close the two screw covers. 4. Remove the taillamp assembly A. Sidemarker Lamp by pulling it straight back until B. Turn Signal Lamp the two posts disengage from the grommets. C. Stoplamp/Taillamp D. Back-up Lamp Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (34,1)

10-34 Vehicle Care

License Plate Lamp Replacement Bulbs To replace the license plate Bulb Exterior Lamp lamp bulb: Number Back-Up Lamp 921K Front and Rear 194 Sidemarker Lamp Front Parking/Turn 7444NA Signal Lamp High Beam/Low Beam and DRL H13LL 2. Turn and pull the license plate Headlamp lamp assembly down. Rear Turn 7443NA 3. Turn the bulb socket Signal Lamp counterclockwise and pull the Stoplamp/Taillamp 3057K LCP 1. Remove the two screws from the bulb straight out of the socket. license plate lamp assembly. 4. Push the new bulb into the For replacement bulbs not listed socket. here, contact your dealer. 5. Install the bulb socket by turning clockwise into the license plate lamp assembly. 6. Replace the license plate lamp assembly by using the two screws to secure. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (35,1)

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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 a headlamp wiring checked right away combination of fuses and circuit The vehicle has fuses and circuit if the lamps go on and off or breakers. This greatly reduces the breakers to protect against an remain off. electrical system overload. chance of damage caused by Windshield Wipers electrical problems. When the current electrical load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens If the wiper motor overheats due to To check a fuse, look at the and closes, protecting the circuit heavy snow or ice, the windshield silver-colored band inside the fuse. until the current load returns to wipers will stop until the motor cools If the band is broken or melted, normal or the problem is fixed. This and will then restart. replace the fuse. Be sure to replace greatly reduces the chance of circuit a bad fuse with a new one of the Although the circuit is protected identical size and rating. overload and fire caused by from electrical overload, overload electrical problems. due to heavy snow or ice may Fuses of the same amperage Fuses and circuit breakers protect cause wiper linkage damage. can be temporarily borrowed from power devices in the vehicle. Always clear ice and heavy snow another fuse location, if a fuse from the windshield before using the goes out. Replace the fuse as Replace a bad fuse with a new one windshield wipers. soon as possible. of the identical size and rating. If the overload is caused by an To identify and check fuses, circuit If there is a problem on the road and electrical problem and not snow or breakers, and relays, see Engine a fuse needs to be replaced, the ice, be sure to get it fixed. Compartment Fuse Block on same amperage fuse can be page 10‑36 and Instrument Panel borrowed. Choose some feature of Fuse Block on page 10‑40. the vehicle that is not needed to use and replace it as soon as possible. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (36,1)

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Engine Compartment Fuse Block

To remove the fuse block cover, squeeze the clips and swing it up. Engine Compartment Fuse Block Notice: Spilling liquid on any electrical component on the The vehicle may not be equipped Mini Fuses Usage vehicle may damage it. Always with all of the fuses, relays, and Transmission keep the covers on any electrical features shown. 1 component. Control Module Engine Control 2 Module 3 Not Used Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (37,1)

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Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage Canister Vent 18 Fuel Control Module High Beam 4 37 Solenoid Right Side 19 Not Used 5 Ignition 38 High Beam Left Side 20 Fuel Pump 7 Not Used 39 Not Used 23 Not Used 8 Fuel Injection 40 Not Used 29 Not Used Fuel Injection/ 46 Cooling Fan 9 Antilock Brake Ignition System 30 System 47 Lambda Sensor Engine Control 10 Body Control 48 Fog Lights Module 31 Module 49 Not Used 11 Lambda Sensor Body Control 32 50 Not Used Canister Vent Module 13 Solenoid 51 Horn 33 Front Seat Heating 14 Not Used 52 Ignition Sunroof 34 15 Rear Wiper (If Equipped) Automatic Dimming 53 Rearview Mirror Ignition/Air Quality Infotainment 16 35 Sensor/Aero Shutter System/Amplifier Light Switch/ ‐ 54 Light Control 17 Ignition/Airbag 36 Not Used Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (38,1)

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Mini Fuses Usage Mini Fuses Usage J‐Case Usage Fuses 55 Mirror Folding Fuel System Control 67 Module 22 Not Used 56 Windshield Washer 68 Not Used Front Power Steering 24 57 Windows Column Lock Battery Voltage 69 Sensor Electronic 58 Not Used 25 Vacuum Pump 70 Not Used 60 Heated Mirror Antilock Brake 71 Not Used 26 61 Heated Mirror System Pump 62 Air Conditioning Electronic Key J‐Case Usage 27 Rear Window Fuses System/PEPS 63 Sensor Rear Window 6 Front Wipers 28 Defogger 64 Air Quality Sensor 12 Starter Solenoid 41 Not Used 65 Rear Fog Lamp Rear Power 21 66 Rear Washer Windows 42 Cooling Fan K2 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (39,1)

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J‐Case Usage Micro Usage HC Relays Usage Fuses Relays 9 Cooling Fan K2 43 Not Used 5 Front Wiper On 13 Cooling Fan K1 44 Not Used 6 Not Used 45 Cooling Fan K1 10 Cooling Fan K3 Mini Relays Usage 59 Not Used 12 Cooling Fan K3 7 Ignition 87 Main 14 Not Used 15 Ignition 15 Micro Usage 16 Not Used Relays U Micro Usage ‐ 17 Not Used 1 A/C Clutch Relays 2 Starter Solenoid 3 Cooling Fan K7 4 Front Wiper Speed 8 Fuel Pump 11 Not Used Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (40,1)

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Instrument Panel Fuse Fuses Usage Block Infotainment 1 System/Hands‐free Phone 2 Not Used Body Control 3 Module 4 Infotainment System Information Display/ 5 Parking Assist 6 Cigarette Lighter 7 Power Outlet The instrument panel fuse block is Body Control 8 in the driver side of the instrument Module panel. To access the fuses: Body Control 9 1. Open the fuse block cover by Module pulling out at the top. Body Control 10 2. Remove the lower edge of Module the cover. 3. Remove the cover. Instrument Panel Fuse Block To reinstall the cover, reverse the The vehicle may not be equipped steps above. with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (41,1)

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Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Relays Usage 11 Interior Fan 20 Not Used 1 Trunk Open 12 Not Used 21 Instrument Cluster 2 Logistics Module 13 Power Seat Ignition/Electronic 3 RAP Relay 22 Key System Diagnostic 14 Connector Body Control 23 Module 15 Airbag Body Control Central Locking 24 16 Module System/Tailgate Steering Air Conditioning 25 17 Column Lock System 26 Not Used 18 Not Used 19 Not Used Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (42,1)

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Wheels and Tires WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Tires . Underinflated tires pose the . Improperly repaired tires can same danger as overloaded cause a crash. Only the Every new GM vehicle has tires. The resulting crash dealer or an authorized tire high-quality tires made by a could cause serious injury. service center should repair, leading tire manufacturer. Check all tires frequently to replace, dismount, and See the warranty manual for maintain the recommended mount the tires. pressure. Tire pressure information regarding the tire . Do not spin the tires in warranty and where to get should be checked when the excess of 55 km/h (35 mph) service. For additional tires are cold. on slippery surfaces such information refer to the tire . Overinflated tires are more as snow, mud, ice, etc. manufacturer. likely to be cut, punctured, Excessive spinning may or broken by a sudden cause the tires to explode. { WARNING impact — such as when hitting a pothole. Keep tires at . Poorly maintained and the recommended pressure. Winter Tires improperly used tires are . Worn or old tires can cause a Consider installing winter tires on dangerous. crash. If the tread is badly the vehicle if frequent driving on . Overloading the tires can worn, replace them. snow or ice covered roads is expected. All season tires provide cause overheating as a result . Replace any tires that have of too much flexing. There good overall performance on most been damaged by impacts surfaces, but they may not offer could be a blowout and a with potholes, curbs, etc. serious crash. See Vehicle the traction or the same level of (Continued) Load Limits on page 9‑10. performance as winter tires on snow or ice covered roads. (Continued) Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (43,1)

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Winter tires, in general, are Winter tires with the same speed Notice: Low‐profile tires are designed for increased traction on rating as the original equipment tires more susceptible to damage snow and ice covered roads. With may not be available for H, V, W, Y, from road hazards or curb winter tires, there may be decreased and ZR speed rated tires. If winter impact than standard profile dry road traction, increased road tires with a lower speed rating are tires. Tire and/or wheel noise, and shorter tread life. After chosen, never exceed the tire's changing to winter tires, be alert for maximum speed capability. assembly damage can occur changes in vehicle handling and when coming into contact braking. Low-Profile Tires with road hazards like, potholes, or sharp edged See your dealer for details If the vehicle has P225/45R18 objects, or when sliding into a regarding winter tire availability and size tires, they are classified as proper tire selection. Also, see curb. The warranty does not low‐profile tires. These tires are Buying New Tires on page 10‑57. cover this type of damage. designed for very responsive Keep tires set to the correct If using snow tires: driving on wet or dry pavement, inflation pressure and, when . Use tires of the same brand and however, may produce more possible, avoid contact with tread type on all four wheel road noise and tend to curbs, potholes, and other positions. wear faster. road hazards. . Use only radial ply tires of the same size, load range, and speed rating as the original equipment tires. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (44,1)

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Tire Sidewall Labeling and service description. See the Tire Identification Number (TIN). “Tire Size” illustration later in this The TIN shows the Useful information about a tire is section for more detail. manufacturer and plant code, molded into its sidewall. The tire size, and date the tire was examples show a typical (B) TPC Spec (Tire Performance Criteria manufactured. The TIN is passenger vehicle tire and a molded onto both sides of the compact spare tire sidewall. Specification): Original equipment tires designed to tire, although only one side may GM's specific tire performance have the date of manufacture. criteria have a TPC specification (E) Tire Ply Material: The type code molded onto the sidewall. of cord and number of plies in GM's TPC specifications meet or the sidewall and under the tread. exceed all federal safety (F) Uniform Tire Quality guidelines. Grading (UTQG): Tire (C) DOT (Department of manufacturers are required to Transportation): The grade tires based on three Department of Transportation performance factors: treadwear, (DOT) code indicates that the traction, and temperature Passenger (P‐Metric) Tire Example tire is in compliance with the resistance. For more information U.S. Department of see Uniform Tire Quality (A) Tire Size: The tire size is a Transportation Motor Vehicle Grading on page 10‑59. combination of letters and Safety Standards. numbers used to define a (G) Maximum Cold Inflation particular tire's width, height, (D) Tire Identification Number Load Limit: Maximum load that aspect ratio, construction type, (TIN): The letters and numbers can be carried and the following the DOT (Department maximum pressure needed to of Transportation) code are the support that load. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (45,1)

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compact spare tire, see For more information on tire Compact Spare Tire on pressure and inflation see Tire page 10‑80 and If a Tire Goes Pressure on page 10‑49. Flat on page 10‑63. (F) Tire Size: A combination of (C) Tire Identification Number letters and numbers define a (TIN): The letters and numbers tire's width, height, aspect ratio, following the DOT (Department construction type, and service of Transportation) code are the description. The letter T as the Tire Identification Number (TIN). first character in the tire size The TIN shows the means the tire is for temporary manufacturer and plant code, use only. Compact Spare Tire Example tire size, and date the tire was (G) TPC Spec (Tire (A) Tire Ply Material: The type manufactured. The TIN is Performance Criteria of cord and number of plies in molded onto both sides of the Specification): Original the sidewall and under the tread. tire, although only one side may equipment tires designed to have the date of manufacture. (B) Temporary Use Only: GM's specific tire performance The compact spare tire or (D) Maximum Cold Inflation criteria have a TPC specification temporary use tire has a tread Load Limit: Maximum load code molded onto the sidewall. life of approximately 5 000 km that can be carried and the GM's TPC specifications meet or (3,000 mi) and should not be maximum pressure needed to exceed all federal safety driven at speeds over 105 km/h support that load. guidelines. (65 mph). The compact spare (E) Tire Inflation: tire is for emergency use when a The temporary use tire or regular road tire has lost air and compact spare tire should be gone flat. If the vehicle has a inflated to 420 kPa (60 psi). Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (46,1)

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Tire Designations (C) Aspect Ratio: A two‐digit is certified to carry. The speed number that indicates the tire rating is the maximum speed a Tire Size height‐to‐width measurements. tire is certified to carry a load. The following is an example of a For example, if the tire size typical passenger vehicle aspect ratio is 60, as shown in Tire Terminology and tire size. item C of the illustration, it would Definitions mean that the tire's sidewall is 60 percent as high as it is wide. Air Pressure: The amount of air inside the tire pressing (D) Construction Code: A outward on each square inch of letter code is used to indicate the tire. Air pressure is the type of ply construction in expressed in kPa (kilopascal) the tire. The letter R means or psi (pounds per square inch). radial ply construction; the (A) Passenger (P‐Metric) Tire: Accessory Weight: The The United States version of a letter D means diagonal or bias ply construction; and the letter B combined weight of optional metric tire sizing system. The accessories. Some examples of letter P as the first character in means belted‐bias ply construction. optional accessories are the tire size means a passenger automatic transmission, power vehicle tire engineered to (E) Rim Diameter: Diameter of steering, power brakes, power standards set by the U.S. Tire the wheel in inches. windows, power seats, and air and Rim Association. (F) Service Description: These conditioning. (B) Tire Width: The three‐digit characters represent the load Aspect Ratio: The relationship number indicates the tire section index and speed rating of the of a tire's height to its width. width in millimeters from tire. The load index represents sidewall to sidewall. the load carrying capacity a tire Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (47,1)

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Belt: A rubber coated layer of maximum capacity of fuel, oil, GAWR RR: Gross Axle Weight cords that is located between and coolant, but without Rating for the rear axle. See the plies and the tread. Cords passengers and cargo. Vehicle Load Limits on may be made from steel or other DOT Markings: A code molded page 9‑10. reinforcing materials. into the sidewall of a tire Intended Outboard Sidewall: Bead: The tire bead contains signifying that the tire is in The side of an asymmetrical tire, steel wires wrapped by steel compliance with the U.S. that must always face outward cords that hold the tire onto Department of Transportation when mounted on a vehicle. the rim. (DOT) Motor Vehicle Safety Kilopascal (kPa): The metric Bias Ply Tire: A pneumatic tire Standards. The DOT code unit for air pressure. in which the plies are laid at includes the Tire Identification Light Truck (LT‐Metric) Tire: alternate angles less than Number (TIN), an alphanumeric designator which can also A tire used on light duty trucks 90 degrees to the centerline of and some multipurpose the tread. identify the tire manufacturer, production plant, brand, and passenger vehicles. Cold Tire Pressure: The date of production. Load Index: An assigned amount of air pressure in a tire, number ranging from 1 to 279 measured in kPa (kilopascal) GVWR: Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. See Vehicle Load Limits that corresponds to the load or psi (pounds per square inch) carrying capacity of a tire. before a tire has built up heat on page 9‑10. from driving. See Tire Pressure GAWR FRT: Gross Axle Maximum Inflation Pressure: on page 10‑49. Weight Rating for the front axle. The maximum air pressure to which a cold tire can be inflated. Curb Weight: The weight of a See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑10. The maximum air pressure is motor vehicle with standard and molded onto the sidewall. optional equipment including the Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (48,1)

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Maximum Load Rating: manufacturer, brand, and/or Rim: A metal support for a tire The load rating for a tire at the model name molding that is and upon which the tire beads maximum permissible inflation higher or deeper than the same are seated. pressure for that tire. moldings on the other sidewall Sidewall: The portion of a tire Maximum Loaded Vehicle of the tire. between the tread and the bead. Weight: The sum of curb Passenger (P-Metric) Tire: Speed Rating: weight, accessory weight, A tire used on passenger cars An alphanumeric code assigned vehicle capacity weight, and and some light duty trucks and to a tire indicating the maximum production options weight. multipurpose vehicles. speed at which a tire can Normal Occupant Weight: Recommended Inflation operate. The number of occupants a Pressure: Vehicle Traction: The friction between vehicle is designed to seat manufacturer's recommended the tire and the road surface. multiplied by 68 kg (150 lbs). tire inflation pressure as shown The amount of grip provided. See Vehicle Load Limits on on the tire placard. See Tire page 9‑10. Pressure on page 10‑49 Tread: The portion of a tire that andVehicle Load Limits on comes into contact with Occupant Distribution: the road. Designated seating positions. page 9‑10. Radial Ply Tire: A pneumatic Treadwear Indicators: Outward Facing Sidewall: Narrow bands, sometimes called The side of an asymmetrical tire tire in which the ply cords that extend to the beads are laid at wear bars, that show across that has a particular side that the tread of a tire when only faces outward when mounted on 90 degrees to the centerline of the tread. 1.6 mm (1/16 in) of tread a vehicle. The side of the tire remains. See When It Is Time that contains a whitewall, bears for New Tires on page 10‑57. white lettering, or bears Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (49,1)

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UTQGS (Uniform Tire Quality Vehicle Placard: A label . Premature or Grading Standards): A tire permanently attached to a irregular wear. information system that provides vehicle showing the vehicle . Poor handling. consumers with ratings for a capacity weight and the original . tire's traction, temperature, equipment tire size and Reduced fuel economy. and treadwear. Ratings are recommended inflation pressure. Overinflated tires, or tires that determined by tire See “Tire and Loading have too much air, can manufacturers using Information Label” under Vehicle result in: government testing procedures. Load Limits on page 9‑10. . Unusual wear. The ratings are molded into the sidewall of the tire. See Uniform Tire Pressure . Poor handling. Tire Quality Grading on Tires need the correct amount of . Rough ride. page 10‑59. air pressure to operate . Needless damage from Vehicle Capacity Weight: effectively. road hazards. The number of designated Notice: Neither tire seating positions multiplied by The Tire and Loading underinflation nor Information label on the vehicle 68 kg (150 lbs) plus the rated overinflation is good. indicates the original equipment cargo load. See Vehicle Load Underinflated tires, or tires Limits on page 9 10. tires and the correct cold tire ‑ that do not have enough air, inflation pressures. The Vehicle Maximum Load on the can result in: recommended pressure is the Tire: Load on an individual tire . Tire overloading and minimum air pressure needed to due to curb weight, accessory overheating which could support the vehicle's maximum weight, occupant weight, and lead to a blowout. load carrying capacity. cargo weight. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (50,1)

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For additional information How to Check Re‐check the tire pressure with regarding how much weight the Use a good quality pocket-type the tire gauge. vehicle can carry, and an gauge to check tire pressure. Return the valve caps on the example of the Tire and Loading Proper tire inflation cannot be valve stems to prevent leaks Information label, see Vehicle determined by looking at the tire. and keep out dirt and moisture. Load Limits on page 9‑10. How Check the tire inflation pressure the vehicle is loaded affects when the tires are cold, meaning Tire Pressure Monitor vehicle handling and ride the vehicle has not been driven System comfort. Never load the vehicle for at least three hours or no with more weight than it was more than 1.6 km (1 mi). The Tire Pressure Monitor System designed to carry. (TPMS) uses radio and sensor Remove the valve cap from the technology to check tire pressure When to Check tire valve stem. Press the tire levels. The TPMS sensors monitor Check the tires once a month or gauge firmly onto the valve to the air pressure in your tires and more. Do not forget the compact get a pressure measurement. transmit tire pressure readings to a receiver located in the vehicle. spare tire, if the vehicle has one. If the cold tire inflation pressure The compact spare should be at matches the recommended Each tire, including the spare 420 kPa (60 psi). For additional pressure on the Tire and (if provided), should be checked information regarding the Loading Information label, no monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressure recommended compact spare tire, see further adjustment is necessary. If the inflation pressure is low, by the vehicle manufacturer on the Compact Spare Tire on vehicle placard or tire inflation page 10‑80. add air until the recommended pressure label. (If your vehicle has pressure is reached. If the tires of a different size than the size inflation pressure is high, press indicated on the vehicle placard or on the metal stem in the center of the tire valve to release air. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (51,1)

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tire inflation pressure label, you Please note that the TPMS is When the malfunction indicator is should determine the proper tire not a substitute for proper tire illuminated, the system may not be inflation pressure for those tires.) maintenance, and it is the driver's able to detect or signal low tire As an added safety feature, your responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure as intended. TPMS vehicle has been equipped with a pressure, even if under‐inflation has malfunctions may occur for a variety tire pressure monitoring system not reached the level to trigger of reasons, including the installation (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire illumination of the TPMS low tire of replacement or alternate tires or pressure telltale when one or pressure telltale. wheels on the vehicle that prevent more of your tires is significantly Your vehicle has also been the TPMS from functioning properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction under‐inflated. equipped with a TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more Accordingly, when the low tire indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly. tires or wheels on your vehicle to pressure telltale illuminates, you ensure that the replacement or should stop and check your tires as The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure alternate tires and wheels allow the soon as possible, and inflate them TPMS to continue to function to the proper pressure. Driving on a telltale. When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for properly. significantly under‐inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can approximately one minute and then See Tire Pressure Monitor remain continuously illuminated. Operation on page 10 52 for lead to tire failure. Under‐inflation ‑ also reduces fuel efficiency and This sequence will continue upon additional information. tire tread life, and may affect subsequent vehicle start‐ups as the vehicle's handling and long as the malfunction exists. stopping ability. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (52,1)

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Federal Communications details about the DIC operation and Commission (FCC) Rules and displays see Driver Information with Industry Canada Center (DIC) on page 5‑23. Standards The low tire pressure warning light See Radio Frequency Statement on may come on in cool weather when page 13 16 for information the vehicle is first started, and then ‑ When a low tire pressure condition regarding Part 15 of the Federal turn off as the vehicle is driven. This is detected, the TPMS illuminates Communications Commission (FCC) could be an early indicator that the the low tire pressure warning light Rules and with Industry Canada air pressure is getting low and must located on the instrument cluster. Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310. be inflated to the proper pressure. If the warning light comes on, stop A Tire and Loading Information label as soon as possible and inflate the shows the size of the original Tire Pressure Monitor tires to the recommended pressure equipment tires and the correct Operation shown on the Tire and Loading inflation pressure for the tires when Information label. See Vehicle Load This vehicle may have a Tire they are cold. See Vehicle Load Limits on page 9‑10. Pressure Monitor System (TPMS). Limits on page 9‑10, for an example The TPMS is designed to warn the A message to check the pressure in of the Tire and Loading Information driver when a low tire pressure a specific tire displays in the Driver label and its location. Also see Tire condition exists. TPMS sensors are Information Center (DIC) display. Pressure on page 10‑49. mounted onto each tire and wheel The low tire pressure warning light The TPMS can warn about a low assembly, excluding the spare tire and the DIC warning message come tire pressure condition but it does and wheel assembly. The TPMS on at each ignition cycle until the not replace normal tire sensors monitor the air pressure in tires are inflated to the correct maintenance. See Tire Inspection the tires and transmit the tire inflation pressure. Using the DIC, on page 10 55, Tire Rotation on pressure readings to a receiver tire pressure levels can be viewed. ‑ page 10 55 and Tires on located in the vehicle. For additional information and ‑ page 10‑42. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (53,1)

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Notice: Tire sealant materials are for the remainder of the ignition sensor matching process. not all the same. A non-approved cycle. A DIC warning message also See "TPMS Sensor Matching tire sealant could damage the displays. The malfunction light and Process" later in this section. TPMS sensors. TPMS sensor DIC warning message come on at . One or more TPMS sensors are damage caused by using an each ignition cycle until the problem missing or damaged. The DIC incorrect tire sealant is not is corrected. Some of the conditions message and the malfunction covered by the vehicle warranty. that can cause these to come light should go off when the Always use only the on are: TPMS sensors are installed and GM-approved tire sealant . One of the road tires has been the sensor matching process is available through your dealer or replaced with the spare tire. performed successfully. See included in the vehicle. The spare tire does not have a your dealer for service. Factory-installed Tire Inflator Kits TPMS sensor. The malfunction . Replacement tires or wheels do use a GM-approved liquid tire light and DIC message should not match the original equipment sealant. Using non-approved tire go off after the road tire is tires or wheels. Tires and wheels sealants could damage the TPMS replaced and the sensor other than those recommended sensors. See Tire Sealant and matching process is performed could prevent the TPMS from Compressor Kit on page 10‑65 for successfully. See "TPMS Sensor functioning properly. See Buying information regarding the inflator kit Matching Process" later in this New Tires on page 10‑57. materials and instructions. section. . Operating electronic devices or . TPMS Malfunction Light and The TPMS sensor matching being near facilities using radio Message process was not done or wave frequencies similar to the not completed successfully The TPMS will not function properly TPMS could cause the TPMS after rotating the tires. The sensors to malfunction. if one or more of the TPMS sensors malfunction light and the DIC are missing or inoperable. When the message should go off after If the TPMS is not functioning system detects a malfunction, the successfully completing the properly, it cannot detect or signal a low tire warning light flashes for low tire condition. about one minute and then stays on Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (54,1)

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See your dealer for service if the There are two minutes to match 6. Press the SET/CLR button again TPMS malfunction light and DIC the first tire/wheel position, and to confirm the selection. message come on and stay on. five minutes overall to match all The horn sounds twice to signal four tire/wheel positions. If it takes the receiver is in relearn mode TPMS Sensor Matching longer, the matching process stops Process and the TIRE LEARNING and must be restarted. ACTIVE message displays on Each TPMS sensor has a unique The TPMS sensor matching the DIC screen. identification code. The identification process is: code needs to be matched to a new 7. Start with the driver side tire/wheel position after rotating the 1. Set the parking brake. front tire. tires or replacing one or more of the 2. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with 8. Place the relearn tool against TPMS sensors. The TPMS sensor the engine off. the tire sidewall, near the valve matching process should also be 3. Use the MENU button to select stem. Then press the button to performed after replacing a spare the Vehicle Information menu in activate the TPMS sensor. tire with a road tire containing the the Driver Information A horn chirp confirms that the TPMS sensor. The malfunction light Center (DIC). sensor identification code has and the DIC message should go off been matched to this tire and at the next ignition cycle. The 4. Use the thumbwheel to scroll to wheel position. sensors are matched to the tire/ the Tire Pressure menu item 9. Proceed to the passenger side wheel positions, using a TPMS screen. front tire, and repeat the relearn tool, in the following order: 5. Press the SET/CLR button to procedure in Step 8. driver side front tire, passenger side begin the sensor matching front tire, passenger side rear tire, process. 10. Proceed to the passenger side and driver side rear. See your rear tire, and repeat the dealer for service or to purchase a A message requesting procedure in Step 8. relearn tool. acceptance of the process should display. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (55,1)

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11. Proceed to the driver side rear Tire Inspection . The tire has a puncture, cut, tire, and repeat the procedure or other damage that cannot in Step 8. The horn sounds We recommend that the tires, be repaired well because of two times to indicate the including the spare tire, if the the size or location of the sensor identification code has vehicle has one, be inspected damage. been matched to the driver for signs of wear or damage at side rear tire, and the TPMS least once a month. Tire Rotation sensor matching process is no longer active. The TIRE Replace the tire if: Tires should be rotated every LEARNING ACTIVE message . The indicators at three or 12 000 km (7,500 mi). See on the DIC display screen more places around the tire Maintenance Schedule on goes off. can be seen. page 11‑3. 12. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. . There is cord or fabric Tires are rotated to achieve 13. Set all four tires to the showing through the tire's a uniform wear for all tires. recommended air pressure rubber. The first rotation is the most level as indicated on the Tire important. and Loading Information label. . The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut, or snagged Any time unusual wear is deep enough to show cord or noticed, rotate the tires as soon fabric. as possible and check the wheel alignment. Also check for . The tire has a bump, bulge, damaged tires or wheels. or split. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (56,1)

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See When It Is Time for New Adjust the front and rear tires to WARNING (Continued) Tires on page 10‑57 and Wheel the recommended inflation Replacement on page 10‑61. pressure on the Tire and The wheel could come off and Loading Information label after cause an accident. When the tires have been rotated. changing a wheel, remove any See Tire Pressure on rust or dirt from places where the page 10‑49 and Vehicle Load wheel attaches to the vehicle. In Limits on page 9‑10. an emergency, a cloth or a paper Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor towel can be used; however, use System. See Tire Pressure a scraper or wire brush later to Monitor Operation on remove all rust or dirt. page 10‑52. Lightly coat the center of the Check that all wheel nuts are wheel hub with wheel bearing properly tightened. See Wheel “ grease after a wheel change or Nut Torque under Capacities ” tire rotation to prevent corrosion Use this rotation pattern when and Specifications on or rust build-up. Do not get rotating the tires. page 12 2. ‑ grease on the flat wheel Do not include the compact mounting surface or on the spare tire in the tire rotation. { WARNING wheel nuts or bolts. Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after time. (Continued) Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (57,1)

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When It Is Time for New The rubber in tires ages over time. at least a month, remove the tires or This also applies for the spare tire, raise the vehicle to reduce the Tires if the vehicle has one, even if it is weight from the tires. Factors such as maintenance, never used. Multiple conditions temperatures, driving speeds, including temperatures, loading Buying New Tires vehicle loading, and road conditions conditions, and inflation pressure affect the wear rate of the tires. maintenance affect how fast aging GM has developed and matched takes place. Tires will typically need specific tires for the vehicle. The to be replaced due to wear before original equipment tires installed they may need to be replaced were designed to meet General due to age. Consult the tire Motors Tire Performance Criteria manufacturer for more information Specification (TPC Spec) on when tires should be replaced. system rating. When Vehicle Storage replacement tires are needed, GM strongly recommends Tires age when stored normally buying tires with the same mounted on a parked vehicle. Park a vehicle that will be stored for at TPC Spec rating. least a month in a cool, dry, clean GM's exclusive TPC Spec area away from direct sunlight to system considers over a dozen slow aging. This area should be Treadwear indicators are one way to critical specifications that impact free of grease, gasoline, or other the overall performance of the tell when it is time for new tires. substances that can deteriorate Treadwear indicators appear when rubber. vehicle, including brake system the tires have only 1.6 mm (1/16 in) performance, ride and handling, or less of tread remaining. See Tire Parking for an extended period can traction control, and tire Inspection on page 10‑55 and Tire cause flat spots on the tires that pressure monitoring Rotation on page 10‑55 for more may result in vibrations while performance. information. driving. When storing a vehicle for Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (58,1)

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GM's TPC Spec number is molded onto the tire's sidewall { WARNING { WARNING near the tire size. If the tires Tires could explode during Using bias-ply tires on the have an all‐season tread design, improper service. Attempting to vehicle may cause the wheel the TPC Spec number will be mount or dismount a tire could rim flanges to develop cracks followed by MS for mud and cause injury or death. Only your after many miles of driving. snow. See Tire Sidewall dealer or authorized tire service A tire and/or wheel could fail Labeling on page 10‑44 for center should mount or dismount suddenly and cause a crash. additional information. the tires. Use only radial-ply tires with GM recommends replacing all the wheels on the vehicle. the tires at the same time. Uniform tread depth on all tires { WARNING If the vehicle tires must be will help to maintain the replaced with a tire that does not Mixing tires of different sizes, performance of the vehicle. have a TPC Spec number, make brands, or types may cause Braking and handling sure they are the same size, loss of control of the vehicle, performance may be adversely load range, speed rating, and resulting in a crash or other affected if all the tires are not construction (radial) as the vehicle damage. Use the replaced at the same time. See original tires. Tire Inspection on page 10‑55 correct size, brand, and type and Tire Rotation on page 10‑55 of tires on all wheels. Vehicles that have a tire for information on proper tire pressure monitoring system rotation. could give an inaccurate low‐ pressure warning if non‐TPC Spec rated tires are installed. See Tire Pressure Monitor System on page 10‑50. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (59,1)

Vehicle Care 10-59

The Tire and Loading Uniform Tire Quality { WARNING Information label indicates the Grading original equipment tires on the If different sized wheels are used, Quality grades can be found vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits there may not be an acceptable where applicable on the tire on page 9‑10 for the label level of performance and safety location and more information if tires not recommended for sidewall between tread shoulder about the Tire and Loading those wheels are selected. This and maximum section width. Information label. increases the chance of a crash For example: and serious injury. Only use Treadwear 200 Traction AA Different Size Tires and GM specific wheel and tire Temperature A Wheels systems developed for the vehicle, and have them properly The following information relates If wheels or tires are installed that installed by a GM certified to the system developed by the are a different size than the original technician. United States National Highway equipment wheels and tires, vehicle Traffic Safety Administration performance, including its braking, (NHTSA), which grades tires ride and handling characteristics, See Buying New Tires on stability, and resistance to rollover page 10‑57 and Accessories and by treadwear, traction, and may be affected. If the vehicle has Modifications on page 10‑3 for temperature performance. This electronic systems such as antilock additional information. applies only to vehicles sold in brakes, rollover airbags, traction the United States. The grades control, and electronic stability are molded on the sidewalls of control, the performance of these most passenger car tires. systems can also be affected. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (60,1)

10-60 Vehicle Care

The Uniform Tire Quality Treadwear controlled conditions on Grading (UTQG) system does The treadwear grade is a specified government test not apply to deep tread, comparative rating based on the surfaces of asphalt and winter-type snow tires, wear rate of the tire when tested concrete. A tire marked C may space-saver, or temporary use under controlled conditions on a have poor traction performance. spare tires, tires with nominal specified government test Warning: The traction grade rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches course. For example, a tire assigned to this tire is based on (25 to 30 cm), or to some graded 150 would wear one and straight-ahead braking traction limited-production tires. a half (1½) times as well on the tests, and does not include While the tires available on government course as a tire acceleration, cornering, General Motors passenger cars graded 100. The relative hydroplaning, or peak traction and light trucks may vary with performance of tires depends characteristics. respect to these grades, they upon the actual conditions of Temperature – A, B, C must also conform to federal their use, however, and may The temperature grades are safety requirements and depart significantly from the A (the highest), B, and C, additional General Motors Tire norm due to variations in driving representing the tire's resistance Performance Criteria (TPC) habits, service practices and to the generation of heat and its standards. differences in road ability to dissipate heat when characteristics and climate. All Passenger Car Tires Must tested under controlled Conform to Federal Safety Traction – AA, A, B, C conditions on a specified indoor Requirements In Addition To The traction grades, from laboratory test wheel. Sustained These Grades. highest to lowest, are AA, A, B, high temperature can cause the and C. Those grades represent material of the tire to degenerate the tire's ability to stop on wet and reduce tire life, and pavement as measured under excessive temperature can lead Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (61,1)

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to sudden tire failure. The grade Wheel Alignment and Tire Wheel Replacement C corresponds to a level of Balance Replace any wheel that is bent, performance which all cracked, or badly rusted or passenger car tires must meet The tires and wheels were aligned and balanced at the factory to corroded. If wheel nuts keep coming under the Federal Motor Safety loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, and Standard No. 109. Grades B and provide the longest tire life and best overall performance. Adjustments to wheel nuts should be replaced. A represent higher levels of wheel alignment and tire balancing If the wheel leaks air, replace it. performance on the laboratory will not be necessary on a regular Some aluminum wheels can be test wheel than the minimum basis. However, check the repaired. See your dealer if any of required by law. Warning: The alignment if there is unusual tire these conditions exist. temperature grade for this tire is wear or if the vehicle is pulling to Your dealer will know the kind of established for a tire that is one side or the other. If the vehicle wheel that is needed. vibrates when driving on a smooth properly inflated and not Each new wheel should have the road, the tires and wheels might overloaded. Excessive speed, same load-carrying capacity, need to be rebalanced. See your underinflation, or excessive diameter, width, offset, and be dealer for proper diagnosis. loading, either separately or in mounted the same way as the one it combination, can cause heat replaces. buildup and possible tire failure. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (62,1)

10-62 Vehicle Care

Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel headlamp aim, bumper height, Tire Chains nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor vehicle ground clearance, and tire System (TPMS) sensors with new or tire chain clearance to the GM original equipment parts. body and chassis. { WARNING See If a Tire Goes Flat on Do not use tire chains. There is { WARNING page 10‑63 for more information. not enough clearance. Tire chains used on a vehicle without the Using the wrong replacement Used Replacement Wheels proper amount of clearance can wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel cause damage to the brakes, nuts can be dangerous. It could { WARNING suspension, or other vehicle affect the braking and handling of parts. The area damaged by the the vehicle. Tires can lose air, Replacing a wheel with a used tire chains could cause loss of and cause loss of control, causing one is dangerous. How it has control and a crash. Use another a crash. Always use the correct been used or how far it has been type of traction device only if its wheel, wheel bolts, and wheel driven may be unknown. It could manufacturer recommends it for nuts for replacement. fail suddenly and cause a crash. the vehicle's tire size combination When replacing wheels, use a and road conditions. Follow that new GM original equipment Notice: The wrong wheel can manufacturer's instructions. wheel. also cause problems with bearing To avoid vehicle damage, drive life, brake cooling, speedometer slowly and readjust or remove the or odometer calibration, traction device if it contacts the vehicle. Do not spin the wheels. If traction devices are used, install them on the rear tires. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (63,1)

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If a Tire Goes Flat It may be very bumpy and noisy. Gently brake to a stop, well off the { WARNING It is unusual for a tire to blowout road, if possible. while driving, especially if the tires Lifting a vehicle and getting are maintained properly. If air goes { under it to do maintenance or out of a tire, it is much more likely to WARNING repairs is dangerous without the leak out slowly. But if there ever is a Driving on a flat tire will cause appropriate safety equipment and blowout, here are a few tips about permanent damage to the tire. training. If a jack is provided with what to expect and what to do: Re-inflating a tire after it has the vehicle, it is designed only for If a front tire fails, the flat tire been driven on while severely changing a flat tire. If it is used for creates a drag that pulls the vehicle underinflated or flat may cause a anything else, you or others could toward that side. Take your foot off blowout and a serious crash. be badly injured or killed if the the accelerator pedal and grip the Never attempt to re-inflate a tire vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack steering wheel firmly. Steer to that has been driven on while is provided with the vehicle, only maintain lane position, and then severely underinflated or flat. use it for changing a flat tire. gently brake to a stop, well off the Have your dealer or an authorized road, if possible. tire service center repair or If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire A rear blowout, particularly on a replace the flat tire as soon and wheel damage by driving slowly curve, acts much like a skid and as possible. to a level place, well off the road, may require the same correction as if possible. Turn on the hazard used in a skid. Stop pressing the warning flashers. See Hazard accelerator pedal and steer to Warning Flashers on page 6‑3. straighten the vehicle. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (64,1)

10-64 Vehicle Care

This vehicle may come with a jack, When the vehicle has a flat tire (B), { WARNING spare tire, and wheel block(s) or a use the following example as a tire sealant and compressor kit. guide to assist in the placement of Changing a tire can be To use the jacking equipment to the wheel blocks (A). dangerous. The vehicle can slip change a spare tire safely, follow off the jack and roll over or fall the instructions below. Then see causing injury or death. Find a Tire Changing on page 10‑72. To level place to change the tire. use the tire sealant and compressor To help prevent the vehicle kit, see Tire Sealant and from moving: Compressor Kit on page 10‑65. 1. Set the parking brake firmly. 2. Put an automatic transmission in P (Park) or a manual transmission in A. Wheel Block 1 (First) or R (Reverse). B. Flat Tire 3. Turn off the engine and do not restart while the vehicle The following information explains is raised. how to repair or change a tire. 4. Do not allow passengers to remain in the vehicle. 5. Place wheel blocks on both sides of the tire at the opposite corner of the tire To use the wheel blocks, lift the being changed. wheel block and lock it into place. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (65,1)

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Tire Sealant and If this vehicle has a tire sealant and { WARNING compressor kit, there may not be a Compressor Kit spare tire, tire changing equipment, Overinflating a tire could cause and on some vehicles there may not { WARNING the tire to rupture and you or be a place to store a tire. others could be injured. Be sure Idling a vehicle in an enclosed to read and follow the tire sealant The tire sealant and compressor area with poor ventilation is and compressor kit instructions can be used to temporarily seal dangerous. Engine exhaust may and inflate the tire to its punctures up to 6 mm (¼ inch) in the tread area of the tire. It can also enter the vehicle. Engine exhaust recommended pressure. Do not be used to inflate an under contains carbon monoxide (CO) exceed the recommended inflated tire. which cannot be seen or smelled. pressure. It can cause unconsciousness If the tire has been separated from and even death. Never run the the wheel, has damaged sidewalls, engine in an enclosed area that or has a large puncture, the tire is has no fresh air ventilation. For { WARNING too severely damaged for the tire more information, see Engine sealant and compressor kit to be Storing the tire sealant and effective. See Roadside Assistance Exhaust on page 9‑27. compressor kit or other Program on page 13‑6. equipment in the passenger Read and follow all of the tire compartment of the vehicle could sealant and compressor kit cause injury. In a sudden stop or instructions. collision, loose equipment could strike someone. Store the tire sealant and compressor kit in its original location. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (66,1)

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The kit includes: Tire Sealant Using the Tire Sealant and Read and follow the safe handling Compressor Kit to Temporarily instructions on the label adhered to Seal and Inflate a the sealant canister. Punctured Tire Check the tire sealant expiration date on the sealant canister. The sealant canister should be replaced before its expiration date. Replacement sealant canisters are available at your local dealer. See “Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister” following. There is only enough sealant to seal A. Air Compressor one tire. After usage, the sealant B. Tire Sealant Canister canister and sealant/air hose assembly must be replaced. See C. Power Plug “Removal and Installation of the When using the tire sealant Sealant Canister” following. D. On/Off Button and compressor kit during cold E. Pressure Gauge temperatures, warm the kit in a F. Air Only Hose (Black) heated environment for five minutes. This will help to inflate the tire G. Sealant/Air Hose (Clear) faster. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (67,1)

Vehicle Care 10-67

If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire 4. Remove the valve stem cap from The compressor will inject and wheel damage by driving slowly the flat tire by turning it sealant and air into the tire. to a level place. Turn on the hazard counterclockwise. The pressure gauge (E) will warning flashers. See Hazard 5. Attach the sealant/air hose (G) initially show a high pressure Warning Flashers on page 6‑3. onto the tire valve stem. Turn it while the compressor pushes the See If a Tire Goes Flat on clockwise until it is tight. sealant into the tire. Once the page 10‑63 for other important 6. Plug the power plug (C) into the sealant is completely dispersed safety warnings. accessory power outlet in the into the tire, the pressure will Do not remove any objects that vehicle. Unplug all items from quickly drop and start to rise have penetrated the tire. other accessory power outlets. again as the tire inflates with air only. 1. Remove the tire sealant and See Power Outlets on page 5‑5. compressor kit from its storage If the vehicle has an accessory 9. Inflate the tire to the location. See Storing the Tire power outlet, do not use the recommended inflation pressure Sealant and Compressor Kit on cigarette lighter. using the pressure gauge (E). The recommended inflation page 10‑72. If the vehicle only has a cigarette pressure can be found on the Make sure the on/off button (D) lighter, use the cigarette lighter. Tire and Loading Information is in the off O position. Do not pinch the power plug label. See Tire Pressure on 2. Unwrap the sealant/air hose (G) cord in the door or window. page 10‑49. and the power plug (C). 7. Start the vehicle. The vehicle The pressure gauge (E) may 3. Place the kit on the ground. must be running while using the read higher than the actual tire air compressor. pressure while the compressor is Make sure the tire valve stem is on. Turn the compressor off to positioned close to the ground 8. Press the on/off button (D) to get an accurate pressure so the hose will reach it. turn the tire sealant and reading. The compressor may compressor kit on. be turned on/off until the correct pressure is reached. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (68,1)

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Notice: If the recommended 11. Unplug the power plug (C) from Do not exceed the speed on pressure cannot be reached after the accessory power outlet in this label until the damaged tire approximately 25 minutes, the the vehicle. is repaired or replaced. vehicle should not be driven 12. Turn the sealant/air hose (G) 16. Return the equipment to its farther. The tire is too severely counterclockwise to remove it original storage location in the damaged and the tire sealant and from the tire valve stem. vehicle. compressor kit cannot inflate the tire. Remove the power plug from 13. Replace the tire valve 17. Immediately drive the vehicle the accessory power outlet and stem cap. 8 km (5 mi) to distribute the unscrew the inflating hose from 14. Replace the sealant/air sealant in the tire. the tire valve. See Roadside hose (G), and the power 18. Stop at a safe location and Assistance Program on plug (C) back in their check the tire pressure. Refer page 13‑6. original location. to Steps 1 through 11 under 10. Press the on/off button (D) to “Using the Tire Sealant and turn the tire sealant and Compressor Kit without Sealant compressor kit off. to Inflate a Tire (Not Punctured).” The tire is not sealed and will continue to leak air until the If the tire pressure has fallen vehicle is driven and the more than 68 kPa (10 psi) sealant is distributed in the tire. below the recommended Therefore, Steps 11 through 15. If the flat tire was able to inflate inflation pressure, stop driving 17 must be done immediately to the recommended inflation the vehicle. The tire is too after Step 10. pressure, remove the severely damaged and the tire maximum speed label from the sealant cannot seal the tire. Be careful while handling the sealant canister (B) and place See Roadside Assistance tire sealant and compressor kit it in a highly visible location. Program on page 13‑6. as it could be warm after usage. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (69,1)

Vehicle Care 10-69

If the tire pressure has not Using the Tire Sealant and 1. Remove the tire sealant and dropped more than 68 kPa Compressor Kit without compressor kit from its storage (10 psi) from the recommended Sealant to Inflate a Tire location. See Storing the Tire inflation pressure, inflate the (Not Punctured) Sealant and Compressor Kit on tire to the recommended page 10‑72. inflation pressure. To use the air compressor to inflate a tire with air only and not sealant: 2. Unlock the air only hose (F) from 19. Wipe off any sealant from the the sealant canister (B) by wheel, tire or vehicle. pulling up on the lever. 20. Dispose of the used sealant 3. Pull the air only hose (F) from canister (B) and sealant/air the sealant canister (B). hose (G) assembly at a local 4. Remove the power plug (C) from dealer or in accordance with the air compressor (A). local state codes and practices. 5. Place the kit on the ground. 21. Replace it with a new canister available from your dealer. Make sure the tire valve stem is positioned close to the ground 22. After temporarily sealing a tire so the hose will reach it. using the tire sealant and compressor kit, take the 6. Remove the tire valve stem cap vehicle to an authorized dealer by turning it counterclockwise. If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire within 161 km (100 mi) of 7. Attach the air only hose (F) onto and wheel damage by driving slowly driving to have the tire repaired the tire valve stem and press the to a level place. Turn on the hazard or replaced. lever down to secure it. warning flashers. See Hazard Warning Flashers on page 6‑3. See If a Tire Goes Flat on page 10‑63 for other important safety warnings. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (70,1)

10-70 Vehicle Care

8. Plug the power plug (C) into the 11. Inflate the tire to the 13. Unplug the power plug (C) from accessory power outlet in the recommended inflation the accessory power outlet in vehicle. Unplug all items from pressure using the pressure the vehicle. other accessory power outlets. gauge (E). The recommended 14. Disconnect the air only See Power Outlets on page 5‑5. inflation pressure can be found hose (F) from the tire valve If the vehicle has an accessory on the Tire and Loading stem by lifting the lever. power outlet, do not use the Information label. See Tire Replace the tire valve cigarette lighter. Pressure on page 10‑49. stem cap. If the vehicle only has a cigarette The pressure gauge (E) may 15. Replace the air only hose (F) lighter, use the cigarette lighter. read higher than the actual tire and the power plug (C) back in pressure while the compressor its original location. Do not pinch the power plug is on. Turn the compressor off cord in the door or window. to get an accurate reading. 16. Place the equipment in the 9. Start the vehicle. The vehicle The compressor may be turned original storage location in the must be running while using the on/off until the correct pressure vehicle. air compressor. is reached. The tire sealant and compressor kit 10. Press the on/off button (D) to 12. Press the on/off button (D) to has an accessory adapter located in turn the compressor on. turn the tire sealant and a compartment on the bottom of its compressor kit off. housing that may be used to inflate The compressor will inflate the air mattresses, balls, etc. tire with air only. Be careful while handling the tire sealant and compressor kit as it could be warm after usage. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (71,1)

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Removal and Installation of the To install a new sealant canister: Sealant Canister 1. Align the sealant/air hose (G) To remove the sealant canister: with the slot in the air compressor. 2. Push the sealant canister (B) down and turn it clockwise. 3. Wrap the sealant/air hose (G) around the air compressor channel to stow it in its original location. 1. Unlock the air only hose (F) from the sealant canister (B) by 4. Push the air only hose (F) onto pulling up on the lever. 4. Turn the sealant canister (B) so the sealant canister inlet and the inflator filling hose is aligned push the lever down. 2. Pull the air only hose (F) from with the slot in the compressor. the sealant canister (B). 5. Lift the sealant canister (B) from 3. Unwrap the sealant/air hose (G) the compressor and replace with from the compressor (A). a new sealant canister. See your dealer for more information. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (72,1)

10-72 Vehicle Care

Storing the Tire Sealant the same time. Then pull the Tire Changing access panel rearward and up to and Compressor Kit remove it. Removing the Spare Tire and The tire sealant and compressor kit Tools is located in the trunk, under the To access the spare tire and tools: load floor, behind an access panel. 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on To remove the kit: page 2‑12. 1. Open the trunk. See Trunk on 2. Lift the load floor. page 2‑12.

3. Pull the inflator kit rearward. Squeeze the two tabs of the quick release buckle to remove the tire sealant and compressor kit. To store the inflator kit, reverse A. Retainer Nut 2. Turn the left knob the steps. counterclockwise and the right B. Tool Bag Tether knob clockwise, 90 degrees, at C. Tool Bag D. Spare Tire Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (73,1)

Vehicle Care 10-73

3. Turn the retainer nut (A) Removing the Flat Tire and counterclockwise to remove it. Installing the Spare Tire Then remove the tool bag tether (B) from the stow rod, the This vehicle may have aluminum tool bag (C) containing the wheels with exposed wheel nuts. wheel wrench and wheel blocks, Use the wheel wrench to loosen all and the spare tire (D). the wheel nuts. Do not remove them yet. 4. Remove the jack, jack handle extension, and two-piece Or, this vehicle may have steel wrench, if equipped. wheels with plastic covers.

A. Three-Piece Wrench B. Hex Head Jack C. Jack Handle Extension D. Coin/Pierce Jack E. Two-Piece Wrench This vehicle may have one of the following: A coin/pierce jack (D), a jack handle extension (C), and a two-piece wrench (E), or a To remove the plastic covers and hex head jack (B) and wheel nut caps, loosen the plastic three-piece wrench (A). nut caps with the wheel wrench in a counterclockwise direction. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (74,1)

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If needed, finish loosening them with your fingers. The plastic nut caps will not come off. If needed, use the flat end of the wheel wrench and pry along the edge of the cover until it comes off. The edge of the wheel cover could be sharp, so do not try to remove it with your bare hands. Do not drop the cover or lay it face down, as it could become scratched or damaged. Store the wheel cover in the trunk until the flat tire is repaired 2. Turn the wheel wrench 5. If this vehicle is the RS model, or replaced. counterclockwise once on each locate the front or rear jack Once you have removed the wheel wheel nut to loosen it. Do not cover on the rocker molding cover, use the following procedure remove them yet. near the tire being changed. to remove the flat tire and install the 3. Place the jack near the flat tire. Place your hand behind the spare tire. 4. Place the wheel blocks on both edge of the cover on the rocker 1. Do a safety check before sides of the tire at the opposite molding. Pull down and out to proceeding. See If a Tire Goes corner of the tire being changed. remove the cover. Flat on page 10‑63 for more See If a Tire Goes Flat on The cover will remain attached information. page 10‑63 for proper wheel to the molding by a tether. block placement. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (75,1)

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6. Place the jack under the vehicle. { WARNING 7. If you have a coin/pierce jack, attach the jack handle extension Raising the vehicle with the jack to the jack by sliding the hook improperly positioned can through the end of the jack. damage the vehicle and even If you have a hex head jack, make the vehicle fall. To help place the hex tube end of the avoid personal injury and vehicle wrench over the hex head of damage, be sure to fit the jack lift the jack. head into the proper location Notice: Make sure that the jack before raising the vehicle. lift head is in the correct position or you may damage your vehicle. 8. Position the jack lift head at the The repairs would not be covered jack location nearest the flat tire. { WARNING by your warranty. The location is indicated by a notch in the flange. The jack Lifting a vehicle and getting under must not be used in any other it to do maintenance or repairs is position. dangerous without the appropriate safety equipment and { WARNING training. If a jack is provided with the vehicle, it is designed only for Getting under a vehicle when it is changing a flat tire. If it is used for jacked up is dangerous. If the anything else, you or others could vehicle slips off the jack, you be badly injured or killed if the could be badly injured or killed. vehicle slips off the jack. If a jack Never get under a vehicle when it is provided with the vehicle, only is supported only by a jack. use it for changing a flat tire. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (76,1)

10-76 Vehicle Care

Hex Head Jack Shown, Coin/ Make sure the jack lift head 10. Remove all of the wheel nuts. Pierce Jack Similar notch is placed in the flange 11. Remove the flat tire. 9. Raise the jack by turning the notch. handle clockwise until it comes Raise the vehicle far enough off in contact with the notch in the ground so there is enough the flange. room for the road tire to clear the ground. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (77,1)

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{ WARNING { WARNING

Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the Never use oil or grease on bolts parts to which it is fastened, can or nuts because the nuts might make wheel nuts become loose come loose. The vehicle's wheel after time. The wheel could come could fall off, causing a crash. off and cause an accident. When changing a wheel, remove any 14. Reinstall the wheel nuts. rust or dirt from places where the Tighten each nut by hand until wheel attaches to the vehicle. the wheel is held against In an emergency, a cloth or a the hub. paper towel can be used; 12. Remove any rust or dirt from however, use a scraper or wire 15. Lower the vehicle by the wheel bolts, mounting turning the jack handle brush later to remove all rust surfaces, and spare wheel. counterclockwise. or dirt. 13. Place the compact spare tire on the wheel-mounting surface. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (78,1)

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{ WARNING

Wheel nuts that are improperly or incorrectly tightened can cause the wheels to become loose or come off. The wheel nuts should be tightened with a torque wrench to the proper torque specification after replacing. Follow the torque specification supplied by the aftermarket manufacturer when using accessory locking wheel 16. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in Front Jack Cover Shown, Rear nuts. See Capacities and a crisscross sequence, as Jack Cover Similar Specifications on page 12‑2 for shown. original equipment wheel nut 19. If this vehicle is the RS model, torque specifications. 17. Lower the jack all the way and snap the jack cover back into remove the jack from under the place. vehicle. Notice: Improperly tightened 20. Remove the wheel blocks and wheel nuts can lead to brake 18. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly return them to their proper storage location. pulsation and rotor damage. To with the wheel wrench. avoid expensive brake repairs, When reinstalling the wheel cover or evenly tighten the wheel nuts in center cap on the full-size tire, the proper sequence and to the tighten all five plastic caps hand proper torque specification. See snug with the aid of the wheel Capacities and Specifications on wrench and tighten them with the page 12‑2 for the wheel nut wheel wrench an additional torque specification. one‐quarter of a turn. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (79,1)

Vehicle Care 10-79

Notice: Wheel covers will not fit 6. Place the tool bag tether over on the vehicle's compact spare. the stow rod and the tool bag If you try to put a wheel cover on rear of the flat tire. the compact spare, the cover or 7. Turn the retainer nut clockwise the spare could be damaged. until tight. Storing a Flat or Spare Tire 8. Replace the load floor. and Tools The load floor may not lay flat. { WARNING The compact spare is for temporary use only. Replace the compact Storing a jack, a tire, or other spare tire with a full-size tire as soon as you can. equipment in the passenger Coin/Pierce Jack Shown, Hex compartment of the vehicle could Head Jack Similar Storing the Compact Spare Tire cause injury. In a sudden stop or and Tools collision, loose equipment could 3. Place the flat tire in the storage strike someone. Store all these in compartment with the valve Reverse the instructions for removing the spare tire and tools to the proper place. stem down. store the compact spare tire. 4. Place the jack and jack handle Storing the Flat Tire and Tools extension, if the vehicle has one, in the foam container. 1. Replace the wheel wrench and wheel blocks in the tool bag. 5. Place the foam container inside the flat tire. Align the hole with 2. Remove the foam container from the stow rod. the rear storage compartment. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (80,1)

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Compact Spare Tire tire repaired or replaced at your Jump Starting convenience. Of course, it is best to replace the spare with a full-size tire For more information about the { WARNING as soon as possible. The spare tire vehicle battery, see Battery on page 10 25. Driving with more than one will last longer and be in good ‑ shape in case it is needed again. compact spare tire at a time could If the battery has run down, try to result in loss of braking and Notice: When the compact spare use another vehicle and some handling. This could lead to a is installed, do not take the jumper cables to start your vehicle. crash and you or others could be vehicle through an automatic car Be sure to use the following steps to injured. Use only one compact wash with guide rails. The do it safely. spare tire at a time. compact spare can get caught on the rails which can damage the { WARNING tire, wheel, and other parts of the If this vehicle has a compact spare vehicle. Batteries can hurt you. They can tire, it was fully inflated when the be dangerous because: vehicle was new; however, it can Do not use the compact spare on lose air after a time. Check the other vehicles. . They contain acid that can inflation pressure regularly. Do not mix the compact spare tire or burn you. It should be 420 kPa (60 psi). wheel with other wheels or tires. . They contain gas that can After installing the compact spare They will not fit. Keep the spare tire explode or ignite. and its wheel together. on the vehicle, stop as soon as . They contain enough possible and make sure the spare Notice: Tire chains will not fit the electricity to burn you. tire is correctly inflated. The compact spare. Using them can compact spare is made to perform damage the vehicle and can If you do not follow these steps well at speeds up to 105 km/h damage the chains too. Do not exactly, some or all of these (65 mph) for distances up to use tire chains on the compact things can hurt you. 5 000 km (3,000 mi), so you can spare. finish your trip and have the full-size Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (81,1)

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Notice: Ignoring these steps The jump start negative grounding transmission. See Shifting Into could result in costly damage to point (D) is the engine block or an Park (Automatic Transmission) the vehicle that would not be engine mounting bolt. Connect to a on page 9‑24 with an automatic covered by the warranty. spot as far away from the transmission, or Parking on Trying to start the vehicle by discharged battery as possible. page 9‑27 with a manual pushing or pulling it will not These locations are used instead of transmission. work, and it could damage the a direct connection to the battery. Notice: If the radio or other vehicle. The positive jump start connection accessories are left on during the is under a trim cover. Open the jump starting procedure, they cover door to expose the terminal. could be damaged. The repairs would not be covered by the 1. Check the other vehicle. It must warranty. Always turn off the have a 12-volt battery with a radio and other accessories when negative ground system. jump starting the vehicle. Notice: Only use a vehicle that 4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. has a 12-volt system with a Turn off all lights and negative ground for jump accessories in both vehicles, starting. If the other vehicle does except the hazard warning not have a 12-volt system with a flashers if needed. negative ground, both vehicles can be damaged. { WARNING The jump start positive post (B) is 2. Position the two vehicles so that located in the engine compartment they are not touching. An electric fan can start up even on the driver side of the vehicle. when the engine is not running 3. Set the parking brake firmly and and can injure you. Keep hands, put the shift lever in P (Park) clothing and tools away from any with an automatic transmission, or Neutral with a manual underhood electric fan. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (82,1)

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7. Connect one end of the { WARNING { WARNING black negative (–) cable to the negative (–) terminal of the Using a match near a battery can Fans or other moving engine good battery (C). cause battery gas to explode. parts can injure you badly. Keep People have been hurt doing this, your hands away from moving 8. Connect the other end of the and some have been blinded. parts once the engine is running. black negative (–) cable to the Use a flashlight if you need negative (–) grounding point (D). more light. 9. Start the engine in the vehicle with the good battery and run Be sure the battery has enough the engine at idle speed for at water. You do not need to add least four minutes. water to the battery installed in your new vehicle. But if a battery 10. Try to start the vehicle that had has filler caps, be sure the right the dead battery. If it will not amount of fluid is there. If it is low, start after a few tries, it add water to take care of that probably needs service. first. If you don't, explosive gas Notice: If the jumper cables are could be present. connected or removed in the wrong order, electrical shorting Battery fluid contains acid that may occur and damage the can burn you. Do not get it on vehicle. The repairs would not be 5. Connect one end of the red you. If you accidentally get it in covered by the vehicle warranty. positive (+) cable to the jump your eyes or on your skin, flush Always connect and remove the start positive (+) post (B). the place with water and get jumper cables in the correct medical help immediately. 6. Connect the other end of the order, making sure that the red positive (+) cable to the cables do not touch each other or positive (+) terminal of the other metal. good battery (A). Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (83,1)

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To disconnect the jumper cables Towing from both vehicles: 1. Disconnect the black Towing the Vehicle negative (−) cable from the vehicle that had the dead Notice: To avoid damage, the battery. disabled vehicle should be towed with all four wheels off the 2. Disconnect the black ground. Care must be taken with negative (−) cable from the vehicles that have low ground vehicle with the good battery. clearance and/or special 3. Disconnect the red positive (+) equipment. Always flatbed on a cable from the vehicle with the car carrier. Jumper Cable Removal good battery. Consult your dealer or a A. Heavy, Unpainted Metal Engine 4. Disconnect the red positive (+) professional towing service if the Part or Remote Negative (–) cable from the other vehicle. disabled vehicle must be towed. See Roadside Assistance Program Terminal 5. Return the covers over the on page 13‑6. B. Good Battery or Remote positive (+) and negative (–) Positive (+) and Remote terminals to their original To tow the vehicle behind another Negative (–) Terminals positions. vehicle for recreational purposes, such as behind a motor home, see C. Dead Battery or Remote “Recreational Vehicle Towing” in Positive (+) Terminal this section. 10-84 Vehicle Care

Recreational Vehicle Here are some important things to Dinghy Towing consider before recreational (With Automatic Transmission) Towing vehicle towing: Recreational vehicle towing refers to . The towing capacity of the towing the vehicle behind another towing vehicle. Be sure to read vehicle – such as behind a motor the tow vehicle manufacturer's home. The two most common types recommendations. of recreational vehicle towing are known as dinghy towing and dolly . How far the vehicle will be towing. Dinghy towing is towing the towed. Some vehicles have vehicle with all four wheels on the restrictions on how far and how ground. Dolly towing is towing the long they can tow. vehicle with two wheels on the . The proper towing equipment. ground and two wheels up on a See your dealer or trailering device known as a dolly. professional for additional advice and equipment Notice: If the vehicle is towed recommendations. with all four wheels on the . If the vehicle is ready to be ground, the drivetrain towed. Just as preparing the components could be damaged. vehicle for a long trip, make sure The repairs would not be covered the vehicle is prepared to be by the vehicle warranty. Do not towed. tow the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. Vehicle Care 10-85

Vehicles with an automatic To dinghy tow the vehicle from the Remember to reinstall the fuses transmission should not be front with all four wheels on the once the destination has been towed with all four wheels on the ground: reached. ground. If the vehicle must be 1. Position the vehicle to tow and Notice: If 105 km/h (65 mph) is towed, a dolly should be used. then secure it to the towing exceeded while towing the See “Dolly Towing” that follows for vehicle. vehicle, it could be damaged. more information. 2. Shift the transmission to Neutral. Never exceed 105 km/h (65 mph) Dinghy Towing while towing the vehicle. (With Manual Transmission) 3. Turn the ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY. 4. To prevent the battery from draining while the vehicle is being towed, remove fuse 22, 23, 24, and 25 from the instrument panel fuse block. See Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 10‑40 for more information. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (86,1)

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Dolly Towing 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a Appearance Care straight-ahead position with a clamping device designed for towing. Exterior Care 5. Remove the key from the Washing the Vehicle ignition. To preserve the vehicle's finish, 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. wash it often and out of direct sunlight. 7. Release the parking brake. 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 Tow the vehicle with the two rear by the vehicle's warranty. wheels on the ground and the front Approved cleaning products can wheels on a dolly: be obtained from your dealer. To tow the vehicle with two wheels Follow all manufacturer on the ground and a dolly: directions regarding correct 1. Put the front wheels on a dolly. product usage, necessary safety precautions, and appropriate 2. Shift the automatic transmission Notice: Towing the vehicle from disposal of any vehicle care into P (Park) or a manual product. transmission into 1 (First) gear. the rear could damage it. Also, repairs would not be covered by 3. Set the parking brake. the vehicle warranty. Never have the vehicle towed from the rear. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (87,1)

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Notice: Avoid using high If the vehicle has a basecoat/ If necessary, use non-abrasive pressure washes closer than clearcoat paint finish, the clearcoat cleaners that are marked safe for 30 cm (12 in) to the surface of the gives more depth and gloss to the painted surfaces to remove vehicle. Use of power washers colored basecoat. Always use foreign matter. exceeding 8,274 kPa (1,200 psi) waxes and polishes that are To keep the paint finish looking new, can result in damage or removal non-abrasive and made for a keep the vehicle garaged or of paint and decals. basecoat/clearcoat paint finish. covered whenever possible. Rinse the vehicle well, before Notice: Machine compounding washing and after, to remove all or aggressive polishing on a Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts cleaning agents completely. If they basecoat/clearcoat paint finish are allowed to dry on the surface, may damage it. Use only Regularly clean bright metal parts they could stain. non-abrasive waxes and polishes with water or chrome polish on chrome or stainless steel trim, Dry the finish with a soft, clean that are made for a basecoat/ if necessary. chamois or an all-cotton towel to clearcoat paint finish on the avoid surface scratches and water vehicle. For aluminum, never use auto or spotting. Foreign materials such as calcium chrome polish, steam, or caustic chloride and other salts, ice melting soap to clean. A coating of wax, Finish Care agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, rubbed to high polish, is Occasional waxing or mild polishing bird droppings, chemicals from recommended for all bright of the vehicle by hand may be industrial chimneys, etc., can metal parts. necessary to remove residue from damage the vehicle's finish if they the paint finish. Approved cleaning remain on painted surfaces. Wash products can be obtained from the vehicle as soon as possible. your dealer. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (88,1)

10-88 Vehicle Care

Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Windshield and Wiper Blades Tires Lenses and Emblems Clean the outside of the windshield Use a stiff brush with tire cleaner to Use only lukewarm or cold water, a with glass cleaner. clean the tires. soft cloth, and a car washing soap Clean rubber blades using lint-free Notice: Using petroleum-based to clean exterior lamps and lenses. cloth or paper towel soaked with tire dressing products on the Follow instructions under "Washing windshield washer fluid or a mild vehicle may damage the paint the Vehicle" later in this section. detergent. Wash the windshield finish and/or tires. When applying Shutter System thoroughly when cleaning the a tire dressing, always wipe off blades. Bugs, road grime, sap, and any overspray from all painted a buildup of vehicle wash/wax surfaces on the vehicle. treatments may cause wiper streaking. Wheels and Trim — Aluminum or Chrome Replace the wiper blades if they are worn or damaged. Damage can be Use a soft, clean cloth with mild caused by extreme dusty soap and water to clean the wheels. conditions, sand, salt, heat, sun, After rinsing thoroughly with clean snow and ice. water, dry with a soft, clean towel. A wax may then be applied. Weatherstrips Keep the wheels clean using a Apply silicone grease on soft, clean cloth with mild soap and weatherstrips to make them last water. Rinse with clean water. After The vehicle may have a shutter longer, seal better, and not stick or rinsing thoroughly, dry with a soft, system designed to help increase squeak. See Recommended Fluids clean towel. A wax may then be fuel economy. Keep the shutter and Lubricants on page 11‑13 applied. system clean for proper operation. Notice: Chrome wheels and other chrome trim may be damaged if the vehicle is not washed after Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (89,1)

Vehicle Care 10-89

driving on roads that have been Steering, Suspension, and Underbody Maintenance sprayed with magnesium, Chassis Components Use plain water to flush dirt and calcium, or sodium chloride. debris from the vehicle's underbody. These chlorides are used on Visually inspect front and rear Your dealer or an underbody car roads for conditions such as suspension and steering system for washing system can do this. If not ice and dust. Always wash the damaged, loose, or missing parts or removed, rust and corrosion can chrome with soap and water signs of wear. Inspect power develop. after exposure. steering lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, Notice: To avoid surface damage, chafing, etc. Visually check constant Sheet Metal Damage do not use strong soaps, velocity joints, rubber boots, and If the vehicle is damaged and chemicals, abrasive polishes, axle seals for leaks. requires sheet metal repair or cleaners, brushes, or cleaners replacement, make sure the body that contain acid on aluminum or Body Component Lubrication repair shop applies anti-corrosion chrome-plated wheels. Use only Lubricate all key lock cylinders, material to parts repaired or approved cleaners. Also, never hood hinges, liftgate hinges, and replaced to restore corrosion drive a vehicle with aluminum or steel fuel door hinge unless the protection. chrome-plated wheels through an components are plastic. Applying automatic car wash that uses Original manufacturer replacement silicone grease on weatherstrips parts will provide the corrosion silicone carbide tire cleaning with a clean cloth will make them brushes. Damage could occur protection while maintaining the last longer, seal better, and not stick vehicle warranty. and the repairs would not be or squeak. covered by the vehicle warranty. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (90,1)

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Finish Damage Interior Care Use cleaners specifically designed for the surfaces being cleaned to Quickly repair minor chips and To prevent dirt particle abrasions, prevent permanent damage. scratches with touch-up materials regularly clean the vehicle's interior. To prevent overspray, apply all available from your dealer to avoid Immediately remove any soils. Note cleaners directly to the cleaning corrosion. Larger areas of finish that newspapers or dark garments cloth. Cleaners should be removed damage can be corrected in your that can transfer color to home quickly. Never allow cleaners to dealer's body and paint shop. furnishings can also permanently remain on the surface being Chemical Paint Spotting transfer color to the vehicle's cleaned for extended periods interior. of time. Airborne pollutants can fall upon Use a soft bristle brush to remove and attack painted vehicle surfaces Cleaners may contain solvents that dust from knobs and crevices on the causing blotchy, ring-shaped can become concentrated in the instrument cluster. Using a mild discolorations, and small, irregular interior. Before using cleaners, read soap solution, immediately remove dark spots etched into the paint and adhere to all safety instructions hand lotions, sunscreen, and insect surface. on the label. While cleaning the repellant from all interior surfaces or interior, maintain adequate permanent damage may result. ventilation by opening the doors Your dealer may have products for and windows. cleaning the interior. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (91,1)

Vehicle Care 10-91

To prevent damage, do not clean . Do not heavily saturate the Fabric/Carpet the interior using the following upholstery when cleaning. Start by vacuuming the surface cleaners or techniques: . Do not use solvents or cleaners using a soft brush attachment. If a . Never use a razor or any other containing solvents. rotating brush attachment is being sharp object to remove a soil Interior Glass used during vacuuming, only use it from any interior surface. on the floor carpet. Before cleaning, To clean, use a terry cloth fabric . gently remove as much of the soil Never use a brush with stiff dampened with water. Wipe droplets bristles. as possible using one of the left behind with a clean dry cloth. following techniques: . Never rub any surface Commercial glass cleaners may be aggressively or with excessive used, if necessary, after cleaning . Gently blot liquids with a paper pressure. the interior glass with plain water. towel. Continue blotting until no more soil can be removed. . Do not use laundry detergents or Notice: To prevent scratching, dishwashing soaps with never use abrasive cleaners on . For solid soils, remove as much degreasers. For liquid cleaners, automotive glass. Abrasive as possible prior to vacuuming. use approximately 20 drops cleaners or aggressive cleaning per 3.78L (1 gal) of water. may damage the rear window A concentrated soap solution will defogger. leave a residue that creates streaks and attracts dirt. Do not use solutions that contain strong or caustic soap. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (92,1)

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To clean: cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small Do not use cleaners that contain 1. Saturate a clean lint-free hidden area for colorfastness before silicone or wax-based products. colorfast cloth with water or using a commercial upholstery Cleaners containing these club soda. Microfiber cloth is cleaner or spot lifter. If ring solvents can permanently change recommended to prevent lint formation occurs, clean the the appearance and feel of leather transfer to the fabric or carpet. entire fabric or carpet. or soft trim and are not recommended. 2. Remove excess moisture by Following the cleaning process, a gently wringing until water does paper towel can be used to blot Do not use cleaners that increase not drip from the cleaning cloth. excess moisture. gloss, especially on the instrument panel. Reflected glare can decrease 3. Start on the outside edge of the Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and visibility through the windshield soil and gently rub toward the Other Plastic Surfaces under certain conditions. center. Rotate the cleaning cloth Use a soft microfiber cloth to a clean area frequently to Notice: Use of air fresheners may dampened with water to remove cause permanent damage to prevent forcing the soil in to dust and loose dirt. For a more the fabric. plastics and painted surfaces. thorough cleaning, use a soft If an air freshener comes in 4. Continue gently rubbing the microfiber cloth dampened with a contact with any plastic or soiled area until there is no mild soap solution. painted surface in the vehicle, longer any color transfer from Notice: Soaking or saturating blot immediately and clean with a the soil to the cleaning cloth. leather, especially perforated soft cloth dampened with a mild 5. If the soil is not completely leather, as well as other interior soap solution. Damage caused by removed, use a mild soap surfaces, may cause permanent air fresheners would not be solution followed only by club damage. Wipe excess moisture covered by the vehicle warranty. soda or plain water. from these surfaces after cleaning and allow them to dry If the soil is not completely naturally. Never use heat, steam, removed, it may be necessary to spot lifters or spot removers. use a commercial upholstery Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (93,1)

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Care of Safety Belts Floor Mats Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage: Keep belts clean and dry. { WARNING . The original equipment floor { WARNING mats were designed for your If a floor mat is the wrong size or vehicle. If the floor mats need Do not bleach or dye safety belts. is not properly installed, it can replacing, it is recommended It may severely weaken them. In interfere with the accelerator that GM certified floor mats be a crash, they might not be able to pedal and/or brake pedal. purchased. Non-GM floor mats provide adequate protection. Interference with the pedals can may not fit properly and may Clean safety belts only with mild cause unintended acceleration interfere with the accelerator or soap and lukewarm water. and/or increased stopping brake pedal. Always check that distance which can cause a the floor mats do not interfere crash and injury. Make sure the with the pedals. floor mat does not interfere with . Use the floor mat with the the pedals. correct side up. Do not turn it over. . Do not place anything on top of the driver side floor mat. . Use only a single floor mat on the driver side. . Do not place one floor mat on top of another. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (94,1)

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Removing and Replacing the Floor Mats Pull up on the rear of the floor mat to unlock each retainer and remove.

Reinstall by lining up the floor mat retainer openings over the carpet retainers and snap into position. Make sure the floor mat is properly secured in place. Verify the floor mat does not interfere with the pedals. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1)

Service and Maintenance 11-1

Service and Recommended Fluids, General Information Lubricants, and Parts Maintenance Recommended Fluids and Your vehicle is an important Lubricants ...... 11-13 investment. This section describes Maintenance Replacement the required maintenance for the General Information Parts ...... 11-15 vehicle. Follow this schedule to General Information ...... 11-1 help protect against major repair Maintenance Records expenses resulting from neglect or Maintenance Schedule Maintenance Records ...... 11-16 inadequate maintenance. It may Maintenance Schedule ...... 11-3 also help to maintain the value of the vehicle if it is sold. It is the Special Application Services responsibility of the owner to have Special Application all required maintenance performed. Services ...... 11-9 Your dealer has trained technicians Additional Maintenance who can perform required and Care maintenance using genuine Additional Maintenance replacement parts. They have and Care ...... 11-10 up‐to‐date tools and equipment for fast and accurate diagnostics. Many dealers have extended evening and Saturday hours, courtesy transportation, and online scheduling to assist with service needs. Your dealer recognizes the importance of providing competitively priced maintenance and repair services. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (2,1)

11-2 Service and Maintenance

With trained technicians, the dealer Because of the way people use The Additional Required Services ‐ is the place for routine maintenance vehicles, maintenance needs vary. Severe are for vehicles that are: such as oil changes and tire There may need to be more . Mainly driven in hilly or rotations and additional frequent checks and services. mountainous terrain. maintenance items like tires, The Additional Required Services ‐ brakes, batteries, and wiper blades. Normal are for vehicles that: . Frequently towing a trailer. Notice: Damage caused by . Carry passengers and cargo . Used for high speed or improper maintenance can lead to within recommended limits on competitive driving. costly repairs and may not be the Tire and Loading Information . Used for taxi, police, or delivery covered by the vehicle warranty. label. See Vehicle Load Limits service. Maintenance intervals, checks, on page 9‑10. inspections, recommended fluids, Refer to the information in the . Are driven on reasonable road and lubricants are important to Maintenance Schedule Additional surfaces within legal driving Required Services ‐ Severe chart. keep the vehicle in good working limits. condition. . Use the recommended fuel. The Tire Rotation and Required See Recommended Fuel on Services are the responsibility of the page 9‑44. vehicle owner. It is recommended to have your dealer perform these Refer to the information in the services every 12 000 km/7,500 mi. Maintenance Schedule Additional Proper vehicle maintenance helps to Required Services ‐ Normal chart. keep the vehicle in good working condition, improves fuel economy, and reduces vehicle emissions. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1)

Service and Maintenance 11-3

Engine Oil Change { WARNING Maintenance Schedule When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Performing maintenance work can SOON DIC message or Code 82 be dangerous and can cause Owner Checks and Services DIC message displays, have the serious injury. Perform engine oil and filter changed within At Each Fuel Stop maintenance work only if the the next 1 000 km/600 mi. If driven required information, proper tools, . Check the engine oil level. See under the best conditions, the and equipment are available. Engine Oil on page 10‑9. engine oil life system might not indicate the need for vehicle service If they are not, see your dealer to Once a Month have a trained technician do the for more than a year. The engine oil . and filter must be changed at least work. See Doing Your Own Check the tire inflation pressures. See Tire Pressure on once a year and the oil life system Service Work on page 10‑4. page 10‑49. must be reset. Your trained dealer technician can perform this work. . Inspect the tires for wear. See If the engine oil life system is reset Tire Inspection on page 10‑55. accidentally, service the vehicle . Check the windshield washer within 5 000 km/3,000 mi since the fluid level. See Washer Fluid on last service. Reset the oil life page 10‑22. system when the oil is changed. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑12. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (4,1)

11-4 Service and Maintenance

Tire Rotation and Required . Visually inspect windshield wiper . Visually inspect steering, Services Every 12 000 km/ blades for wear, cracking, suspension, and chassis 7,500 mi or contamination. See Exterior components for damaged, loose, Care on page 10‑86. Replace or missing parts or signs of Rotate the tires, if recommended for worn or damaged wiper blades. wear. See Exterior Care on the vehicle, and perform the See Wiper Blade Replacement page 10‑86. following services. See Tire on page 10 28. ‑ . Check restraint system Rotation on page 10 55. ‑ . Check tire inflation pressures. components. See Safety System . Check engine oil level and oil See Tire Pressure on Check on page 3‑17. life percentage. If needed, page 10 49. ‑ . Visually inspect fuel system for change engine oil and filter, and . Inspect tire wear. See Tire damage or leaks. reset oil life system. See Engine Inspection on page 10‑55. Oil on page 10‑9 and Engine Oil . Visually inspect exhaust system Life System on page 10‑12. . Visually check for fluid leaks. and nearby heat shields for loose or damaged parts. . Check engine coolant level. See . Inspect engine air cleaner filter. Engine Coolant on page 10‑16. See Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on . Lubricate body components. page 10‑14. See Exterior Care on . Check windshield washer fluid page 10 86. level. See Washer Fluid on . Inspect brake system. ‑ page 10‑22. . Check starter switch. See Starter Switch Check on page 10‑26. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1)

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. Check automatic transmission . Visually inspect gas strut for shift lock control function. See signs of wear, cracks, or other Automatic Transmission Shift damage. Check the hold open Lock Control Function Check on ability of the strut. See your page 10‑26. dealer if service is required. . Check ignition transmission lock. . Check tire sealant expiration See Ignition Transmission Lock date, if equipped. See Tire Check on page 10‑27. Sealant and Compressor Kit on page 10 65. . Check parking brake and ‑ automatic transmission park . Inspect sunroof track and seal, mechanism. See Park Brake and if equipped. See Sunroof on P (Park) Mechanism Check on page 2‑21. page 10‑27. . Check accelerator pedal for damage, high effort, or binding. Replace if needed. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (6,1)

11-6 Service and Maintenance Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1)

Service and Maintenance 11-7

Footnotes — Maintenance d) Or every five years, whichever Schedule Additional Required comes first. See Cooling System on Services — Normal page 10‑16. a) Check all fuel and vapor lines e) Or every 10 years, whichever and hoses for proper hook‐up, comes first. Inspect for fraying, routing, and condition. Check that excessive cracking, or damage; the purge valve, if the vehicle has replace, if needed. one, works properly. Replace as needed. b) Or every four years, whichever comes first. c) Or every 10 years, whichever comes first. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (8,1)

11-8 Service and Maintenance Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1)

Service and Maintenance 11-9

Footnotes — Maintenance d) Or every five years, whichever Special Application Schedule Additional Required comes first. See Cooling System on Services — Severe page 10‑16. Services a) Check all fuel and vapor lines e) Or every 10 years, whichever . Severe Commercial Use and hoses for proper hook‐up, comes first. Inspect for fraying, Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis routing, and condition. Check that excessive cracking, or damage; components every 5 000 km/ the purge valve, if the vehicle replace, if needed. 3,000 mi. has one, works properly. . Have underbody flushing service Replace as needed. performed once a year. b) Or every four years, whichever comes first. c) Or every 10 years, whichever comes first. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (10,1)

11-10 Service and Maintenance

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. It is recommended that the diagnostic equipment to test to inspect the brakes and your dealer perform these the battery and ensure that the recommend quality parts services — their trained dealer connections and cables are engineered for the vehicle. corrosion‐free. technicians know your vehicle best. Fluids Your dealer can also perform a Belts thorough assessment with a Proper fluid levels and approved multi‐point inspection to recommend . Belts may need replacing if fluids protect the vehicle’s systems when your vehicle may need they squeak or show signs of and components. See attention. The following list is cracking or splitting. Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11 13 for intended to explain the services and . Trained dealer technicians ‑ conditions to look for that may can inspect the belts and GM approved fluids. indicate services are required. recommend replacement . Engine oil and windshield when necessary. washer fluid levels should be checked at every fuel fill. . Instrument cluster lights may come on to indicate that fluids may be low and need to be filled. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1)

Service and Maintenance 11-11

Hoses Shocks and Struts rubber; cracks or cuts in the Hoses transport fluids and should Shocks and struts help aid in control tread or sidewall; or a bulge or be regularly inspected to ensure for a smoother ride. split in the tire. that there are no cracks or leaks. . Trained dealer technicians can . Signs of wear may include With a multi‐point inspection, your steering wheel vibration, bounce/ inspect and recommend the dealer can inspect the hoses and sway while braking, longer right tires. Your dealer can also advise if replacement is needed. stopping distance, or uneven provide tire/wheel balancing tire wear. services to ensure smooth Lamps vehicle operation at all speeds. Properly working headlamps, . As part of the multi‐point Your dealer sells and services taillamps, and brake lamps are inspection, trained dealer name brand tires. important to see and be seen on technicians can visually inspect the road. the shocks and struts for signs Vehicle Care of leaking, blown seals, To help keep the vehicle looking . Signs that the headlamps need or damage, and can advise like new, vehicle care products are attention include dimming, failure when service is needed. to light, cracking, or damage. available from your dealer. For The brake lamps need to be Tires information on how to clean and protect the vehicle’s interior and checked periodically to ensure Tires need to be properly inflated, that they light when braking. exterior, see Interior Care on rotated, and balanced. Maintaining page 10‑90 and Exterior Care on . With a multi‐point inspection, the tires can save money, fuel, and page 10‑86. your dealer can check the lamps can reduce the risk of tire failure. and note any concerns. . Signs that the tires need to be replaced include three or more visible treadwear indicators; cord or fabric showing through the Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (12,1)

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Wheel Alignment Wiper Blades Wheel alignment is critical for Wiper blades need to be cleaned ensuring that the tires deliver and kept in good condition to optimal wear and performance. provide a clear view. . Signs that the alignment may . Signs of wear include streaking, need to be adjusted include skipping across the windshield, pulling, improper vehicle and worn or split rubber. handling, or unusual tire wear. . Trained dealer technicians can . Your dealer has the required check the wiper blades and equipment to ensure proper replace them when needed. wheel alignment. Windshield For safety, appearance, and the best viewing, keep the windshield clean and clear. . Signs of damage include scratches, cracks, and chips. . Trained dealer technicians can inspect the windshield and recommend proper replacement if needed. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1)

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Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of Engine Oil the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil on page 10‑9. 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. Engine Coolant See Engine Coolant on page 10‑16. DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid Hydraulic Brake/Clutch System (GM Part No. 88863461, in Canada 88863462). Windshield Washer Optikleen® Washer Solvent. Automatic Transmission DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Manual Transmission Fluid Manual Transmission (GM Part No. 19259104, in Canada 19259105). Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Key Lock Cylinders (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (14,1)

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Usage Fluid/Lubricant Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, (GM Part No. 12346293, in Canada 992723) or lubricant meeting and Release Pawl requirements of NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB. Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube Hood and Door Hinges (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Weatherstrip Conditioning Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 992887). Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1)

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Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified here by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 1.4L L4 Engine 13272719 AC3144C 1.8L L4 Engine 13272720 AC3145C Engine Oil Filter 1.4L L4 Engine 93185674 PF2257G 1.8L L4 Engine 93185674 PF2257G Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 13271191 CF176 Spark Plugs 1.4L L4 Engine 55576026 41–117 1.8L L4 Engine 55580961 41–120 Wiper Blades Driver – 60.0 cm (23.6 in) 96910777 — Passenger – 45.0 cm (17.7 in) 96910780 — Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (16,1)

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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 Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (17,1)

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Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (18,1)

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Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (19,1)

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Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (20,1)

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Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1)

Technical Data 12-1

Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) identifies the vehicle's engine, Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ...... 12-1 parts. See “Engine Specifications” Service Parts Identification under Capacities and Specifications Label ...... 12-1 on page 12‑2 for the vehicle's engine code. Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications ...... 12-2 Service Parts Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . 12-4 Identification Label This label, on the inside of the glove box, has the following information: . Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). . Model designation. This legal identifier is in the front . Paint information. corner of the instrument panel, on . the left side of the vehicle. It can be Production options and special seen through the windshield from equipment. outside. The VIN also appears on Do not remove this label from the the Vehicle Certification and Service vehicle. Parts labels and certificates of title and registration. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (2,1)

12-2 Technical Data

Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer to Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11‑13 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge Air Conditioning Refrigerant R134a amount, see the refrigerant label located under the hood. See your dealer for more information. Cooling System 1.4L L4 Engine 5.5 L 5.8 qt 1.8L L4 Engine 6.5 L 6.9 qt Engine Oil with Filter 1.4L L4 Engine 4.0 L 4.25 qt 1.8L L4 Engine 4.5 L 4.76 qt Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1)

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Capacities Application Metric English Fuel Tank Standard Fuel Tank 59.0 L 15.6 gal With RPO NL6 Fuel Tank 48.0 L 12.6 gal Transmission Fluid Automatic — 6 Speed 4.0 L 4.2 qt Wheel Nut Torque 140 Y 100 lb ft All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this manual.

Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap Automatic 1.4L L4 Engine C 0.70 mm (0.028 in) Manual Automatic 1.8L L4 Engine H 0.70 mm (0.028 in) Manual Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (4,1)

12-4 Technical Data

Engine Drive Belt Routing

1.8L L4 Engine (with Air 1.8L L4 Engine (without Air Conditioning) Conditioning) 1.4L L4 Engine Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1)

Customer Information 13-1

Reporting Safety Defects Customer Information Customer Reporting Safety Defects to Information the United States Government ...... 13-13 Customer Satisfaction Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure Customer Information the Canadian Your satisfaction and goodwill are Customer Satisfaction Government ...... 13-13 important to your dealer and to Procedure ...... 13-1 Reporting Safety Defects to Chevrolet. Normally, any concerns General Motors ...... 13-14 Customer Assistance with the sales transaction or the Offices ...... 13-3 Vehicle Data Recording and operation of the vehicle will be Customer Assistance for Text resolved by your dealer's sales or Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . . 13-4 Privacy Vehicle Data Recording and service departments. Sometimes, Online Owner Center ...... 13-4 however, despite the best intentions GM Mobility Reimbursement Privacy ...... 13-14 Event Data Recorders ...... 13-14 of all concerned, misunderstandings Program ...... 13-5 ® can occur. If your concern has not Roadside Assistance OnStar ...... 13-15 Navigation System ...... 13-15 been resolved to your satisfaction, Program ...... 13-6 the following steps should be taken: Scheduling Service Radio Frequency Appointments ...... 13-8 Identification (RFID) ...... 13-16 STEP ONE: Discuss your concern Courtesy Transportation Radio Frequency with a member of dealership Program ...... 13-8 Statement ...... 13-16 management. Normally, concerns Collision Damage Repair . . . . 13-9 can be quickly resolved at that level. Service Publications If the matter has already been Ordering Information ...... 13-12 reviewed with the sales, service, or parts manager, contact the owner of your dealership or the general manager. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (2,1)

13-2 Customer Information

STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, 40 days. If you do not agree with the member of dealership management, remember that your concern will decision given in your case, you it appears your concern cannot be likely be resolved at a dealer's may reject it and proceed with any resolved by your dealership without facility. That is why we suggest other venue for relief available further help, in the U.S., call the following Step One first. to you. Chevrolet Customer Assistance STEP THREE — U.S. Owners: You may contact the BBB Auto Line Center at 1-800-222-1020. In Both General Motors and your Program using the toll-free Canada, call General Motors of dealer are committed to making telephone number or write them at Canada Customer Care Centre at sure you are completely satisfied the following address: 1-800-263-3777 (English), with the new vehicle. However, or 1-800-263-7854 (French). BBB Auto Line Program if you continue to remain unsatisfied Council of Better Business We encourage you to call the after following the procedure Bureaus, Inc. toll-free number in order to give your outlined in Steps One and Two, you 4200 Wilson Boulevard inquiry prompt attention. Have the can file with the Better Business ® Suite 800 following information available to Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program Arlington, VA 22203-1838 give the Customer Assistance to enforce your rights. representative: Telephone: 1-800-955-5100 The BBB Auto Line Program is an www.dr.bbb.org/goauto . Vehicle Identification out-of-court program administered Number (VIN). This is available by the Council of Better Business This program is available in all from the vehicle registration or Bureaus to settle automotive 50 states and the District of title, or the plate at the top left of disputes regarding vehicle repairs or Columbia. Eligibility is limited by the instrument panel and visible the interpretation of the New Vehicle vehicle age, mileage, and other through the windshield. Limited Warranty. Although you may factors. General Motors reserves be required to resort to this informal the right to change eligibility . Dealership name and location. dispute resolution program prior to limitations and/or discontinue its . Vehicle delivery date and filing a court action, use of the participation in this program. present mileage. program is free of charge and your case will generally be heard within Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1)

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STEP THREE — Canadian For further information concerning Customer Assistance Owners: In the event that you do eligibility in the Canadian Motor not feel your concerns have been Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP), Offices addressed after following the call toll-free 1-800-207-0685, or call Chevrolet encourages customers to procedure outlined in Steps One the General Motors Customer Care call the toll-free number for and Two, General Motors of Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), assistance. However, if a customer Canada Limited wants you to be 1-800-263-7854 (French), wishes to write or e-mail Chevrolet, aware of its participation in a or write to: the letter should be addressed to: no-charge Mediation/Arbitration The Mediation/Arbitration Program United States Program. General Motors of Canada c/o Customer Care Centre Limited has committed to binding General Motors of Canada Limited Chevrolet Motor Division arbitration of owner disputes Mail Code: CA1-163-005 Chevrolet Customer involving factory-related vehicle 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Assistance Center service claims. The program Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 P.O. Box 33170 provides for the review of the facts Detroit, MI 48232-5170 involved by an impartial third party The inquiry should be accompanied www.Chevrolet.com arbiter, and may include an informal by the Vehicle Identification hearing before the arbiter. The Number (VIN). 1-800-222-1020 program is designed so that the 1-800-833-2438 (For Text entire dispute settlement process, Telephone Devices (TTYs)) from the time you file your complaint Roadside Assistance: to the final decision, should be 1-800-243-8872 completed in about 70 days. We believe our impartial program offers advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is informal, quick, and free of charge. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (4,1)

13-4 Customer Information

From Puerto Rico: Mexico, Central America, and Online Owner Center Caribbean Islands/Countries 1-800-496-9992 (English) Chevrolet Owner Center (U.S.) 1-800-496-9993 (Spanish) (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands) www.chevyownercenter.com From U.S. Virgin Islands: General Motors de Mexico, S. de Information and services 1-800-496-9994 R.L. de C.V. customized for your specific Canada Customer Assistance Center vehicle — all in one convenient Av. Ejercito Nacional #843 place. General Motors of Canada Limited Col. Granada . Digital owner manual, warranty Customer Care Centre, Mail Code: C.P. 11520, Mexico, D.F. CA1-163-005 information, and more. 1908 Colonel Sam Drive 01-800-466-0800 . Storage for online service and Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Long Distance: 011-52-53 29 0800 maintenance records. www.gm.ca . Chevrolet dealer locator for 1-800-263-3777 (English) Customer Assistance for service nationwide. Text Telephone (TTY) 1-800-263-7854 (French) . Exclusive privileges and offers. 1-800-263-3830 (For Text Users Telephone devices (TTYs)) . Recall notices for your specific Roadside Assistance: To assist customers who are deaf, vehicle. hard of hearing, or speech-impaired 1-800-268-6800 . OnStar and GM Cardmember and who use Text Telephones Services Earnings summaries. Overseas (TTYs), Chevrolet has TTY Please contact the local General equipment available at its Customer Motors Business Unit. Assistance Center. Any TTY user in the U.S. can communicate with Chevrolet by dialing: 1-800-833-2438. TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1)

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Other Helpful Links Here are a few of the valuable tools GM Mobility and services you will have Chevrolet — www.chevrolet.com access to: Reimbursement Program Chevrolet Merchandise — . www.chevymall.com My Showroom: Find and save information on vehicles and Help Center — www.chevrolet.com/ current offers in your area. pages/mds/helpcenter/faq.do . My Dealers: Save details such . FAQ as address and phone number . Contact Us for each of your preferred GM dealers. This program is available to My GM Canada www.gm.ca qualified applicants for cost . My Driveway: Access quick links reimbursement of eligible My GM Canada is a to parts and service estimates, aftermarket adaptive equipment password-protected section of check trade-in values, required for the vehicle, such as www.gm.ca where you can save or schedule a service hand controls or a wheelchair/ information on GM vehicles, get appointment by adding the scooter lift for the vehicle. personalized offers, and use handy vehicles you own to your tools and forms with greater ease. driveway profile. For more information on the limited offer, visit www.gmmobility.com or . My Preferences: Manage your call the GM Mobility Assistance profile and use tools and forms Center at 1-800-323-9935. Text with greater ease. Telephone (TTY) users, call To sign up, visit the My GM.ca 1-800-833-9935. section within www.gm.ca. General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details. TTY users call 1-800-263-3830. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (6,1)

13-6 Customer Information

Roadside Assistance . Odometer reading, Vehicle owner or driver if they decide the Identification Number (VIN), and claims are made too often, or Program delivery date of the vehicle. the same type of claim is made For U.S.‐purchased vehicles, . Description of the problem. many times. call 1 800 243 8872; (Text ‐ ‐ ‐ Services Provided Telephone (TTY): 1‐888‐889‐2438). Coverage . Emergency Fuel Delivery: For Canadian‐purchased vehicles, Services are provided up to 5 years/ call 1-800-268-6800. 160 000 km (100,000 mi), whichever Delivery of enough fuel for the comes first. vehicle to get to the nearest Service is available 24 hours a day, service station. 365 days a year. In the U.S., anyone driving the vehicle is covered. In Canada, a . Lock‐Out Service: Service to Calling for Assistance person driving the vehicle without unlock the vehicle if you are locked out. A remote unlock may When calling Roadside Assistance, permission from the owner is not be available if you have OnStar. have the following information covered. For security reasons, the driver ready: Roadside Assistance is not a part of must present identification . Your name, home address, and the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. before this service is given. home telephone number. Chevrolet and General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to . Emergency Tow from a Public . Telephone number of your make any changes or discontinue Road or Highway: Tow to the location. the Roadside Assistance program at nearest Chevrolet dealer for . Location of the vehicle. any time without notification. warranty service, or if the vehicle was in a crash and cannot be . Model, year, color, and license Chevrolet and General Motors of driven. Assistance is also given plate number of the vehicle. Canada Limited reserve the right to when the vehicle is stuck in the limit services or payment to an sand, mud, or snow. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1)

Customer Information 13-7

. Flat Tire Change: Service to Services Specific to . Trip Interruption Benefits and change a flat tire with the spare Canadian-Purchased Vehicles Assistance: Must be over tire. The spare tire, if equipped, 250 kilometers from where your must be in good condition and . Fuel Delivery: Reimbursement trip was started to qualify. properly inflated. It is the owner's is approximately $5 Canadian. General Motors of responsibility for the repair or Diesel fuel delivery may be Canada Limited requires replacement of the tire if it is not restricted. Propane and other pre-authorization, original covered by the warranty. fuels are not provided through detailed receipts, and a this service. copy of the repair orders. Once . Battery Jump Start: Service to jump start a dead battery. . Lock-Out Service: Vehicle authorization has been received, registration is required. the Roadside Assistance advisor Services Not Included in will help to make arrangements Roadside Assistance . Trip Routing Service: Detailed and explain how to receive maps of North America are payment. . Impound towing caused by provided when requested either violation of any laws. with the most direct route or the . Alternative Service: If assistance cannot be . Legal fines. most scenic route. There is a limit of six requests per year. provided right away, the . Mounting, dismounting, Additional travel information is Roadside Assistance advisor or changing of snow tires, also available. Allow three may give permission to get local chains, or other traction devices. weeks for delivery. emergency road service. You will receive payment, up to $100, . Towing or services for vehicles after sending the original receipt driven on a non-public road or to Roadside Assistance. highway. Mechanical failures may be covered, however any cost for parts and labor for repairs not covered by the warranty are the owner responsibility. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (8,1)

13-8 Customer Information

Scheduling Service Courtesy Transportation Transportation Options Appointments Program Warranty service can generally be completed while you wait. However, When the vehicle requires warranty To enhance your ownership if you are unable to wait, GM helps service, contact your dealer and experience, we and our participating to minimize inconvenience by request an appointment. By dealers are proud to offer Courtesy providing several transportation scheduling a service appointment Transportation, a customer support options. Depending on the and advising the service consultant program for vehicles with the circumstances, your dealer can of your transportation needs, your Bumper-to-Bumper (Base Warranty offer one of the following: dealer can help minimize your Coverage period in Canada), inconvenience. extended powertrain, and/or Shuttle Service hybrid specific warranties in both If the vehicle cannot be scheduled ‐ Shuttle service is the preferred the U.S. and Canada. into the service department means of offering Courtesy immediately, keep driving it until it Several Courtesy Transportation Transportation. Dealers may provide can be scheduled for service, options are available to assist in shuttle service to get you to your unless, of course, the problem is reducing inconvenience when destination with minimal interruption safety related. If it is, please call warranty repairs are required. of your daily schedule. This includes your dealership, let them know this, Courtesy Transportation is not a one‐way or round‐trip shuttle service and ask for instructions. part of the New Vehicle Limited within reasonable time and distance If your dealer requests you to bring Warranty. A separate booklet parameters of your dealer's area. the vehicle for service, you are entitled “Warranty and Owner urged to do so as early in the work Assistance Information” furnished day as possible to allow for with each new vehicle provides same-day repair. detailed warranty coverage information. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1)

Customer Information 13-9

Public Transportation or Fuel Rental reimbursement will be limited General Motors reserves the right to Reimbursement and must be supported by original unilaterally modify, change, If the vehicle requires overnight receipts. This requires that you sign or discontinue Courtesy warranty repairs, and public and complete a rental agreement Transportation at any time and to transportation is used instead of and meet state/provincial, local, and resolve all questions of claim your dealer's shuttle service, the rental vehicle provider requirements. eligibility pursuant to the terms and expense must be supported by Requirements vary and may include conditions described herein at its original receipts and can only be up minimum age requirements, sole discretion. to the maximum amount allowed by insurance coverage, credit card, etc. GM for shuttle service. In addition, You are responsible for fuel usage Collision Damage Repair charges and may also be for U.S. customers, should you If the vehicle is involved in a arrange transportation through a responsible for taxes, levies, usage fees, excessive mileage, or rental collision and it is damaged, have the friend or relative, limited damage repaired by a qualified reimbursement for reasonable fuel usage beyond the completion of the repair. technician using the proper expenses may be available. Claim equipment and quality replacement amounts should reflect actual costs It may not be possible to provide a parts. Poorly performed collision and be supported by original like vehicle as a courtesy rental. repairs diminish the vehicle resale receipts. See your dealer for Additional Program value, and safety performance can information regarding the allowance be compromised in subsequent amounts for reimbursement of fuel Information collisions. or other transportation costs. All program options, such as shuttle Collision Parts Courtesy Rental Vehicle service, may not be available at every dealer. Please contact your Genuine GM Collision parts are new Your dealer may arrange to provide dealer for specific information parts made with the same materials you with a courtesy rental vehicle or about availability. All Courtesy and construction methods as the reimburse you for a rental vehicle Transportation arrangements will parts with which the vehicle was that you obtain if the vehicle is kept be administered by appropriate originally built. for an overnight warranty repair. dealer personnel. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (10,1)

13-10 Customer Information

Genuine GM Collision parts are the As a result, these parts may fit quality of coverage afforded by best choice to ensure that the poorly, exhibit premature durability/ various insurance policy terms. vehicle's designed appearance, corrosion problems, and may not Many insurance policies provide durability, and safety are preserved. perform properly in subsequent reduced protection to the GM The use of Genuine GM parts can collisions. Aftermarket parts are vehicle by limiting compensation help maintain the GM New Vehicle not covered by the GM New Vehicle for damage repairs by using Limited Warranty. Limited Warranty, and any vehicle aftermarket collision parts. Some Recycled original equipment parts failure related to such parts is not insurance companies will not may also be used for repair. These covered by that warranty. specify aftermarket collision parts. When purchasing insurance, we parts are typically removed from Repair Facility vehicles that were total losses in recommend that you ensure that the prior crashes. In most cases, the GM also recommends that you vehicle will be repaired with GM parts being recycled are from choose a collision repair facility that original equipment collision parts. undamaged sections of the vehicle. meets your needs before you ever If such insurance coverage is A recycled original equipment GM need collision repairs. Your dealer not available from your current part may be an acceptable choice to may have a collision repair center insurance carrier, consider switching maintain the vehicle's originally with GM-trained technicians and to another insurance carrier. designed appearance and safety state‐of‐the‐art equipment, or be If the vehicle is leased, the leasing performance; however, the history of able to recommend a collision repair company may require you to have these parts is not known. Such parts center that has GM-trained insurance that ensures repairs with are not covered by the GM New technicians and comparable Genuine GM Original Equipment Vehicle Limited Warranty, and any equipment. Manufacturer (OEM) parts or related failures are not covered by Insuring the Vehicle Genuine Manufacturer replacement that warranty. parts. Read the lease carefully, as Protect your investment in the Aftermarket collision parts are also you may be charged at the end of GM vehicle with comprehensive and the lease for poor quality repairs. available. These are made by collision insurance coverage. There companies other than GM and may are significant differences in the not have been tested for the vehicle. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1)

Customer Information 13-11

If a Crash Occurs . Vehicle Identification original GM parts. Remember, Number (VIN). recycled parts will not be covered by If there has been an injury, call . the GM vehicle warranty. emergency services for help. Do not Insurance company and policy leave the scene of a crash until all number. Insurance pays the bill for the repair, matters have been taken care of. . General description of the but you must live with the repair. Move the vehicle only if its position damage to the other vehicle. Depending on your policy limits, puts you in danger, or you are your insurance company may Choose a reputable repair facility instructed to move it by a initially value the repair using that uses quality replacement parts. police officer. aftermarket parts. Discuss this with See “Collision Parts” earlier in this the repair professional, and insist on Give only the necessary information section. Genuine GM parts. Remember, to police and other parties involved If the airbag has inflated, see What if the vehicle is leased, you may in the crash. Will You See after an Airbag be obligated to have the vehicle For emergency towing see Inflates? on page 3‑24. repaired with Genuine GM parts, Roadside Assistance Program on even if your insurance coverage page 13‑6. Managing the Vehicle Damage does not pay the full cost. Repair Process Gather the following information: If another party's insurance In the event that the vehicle requires . company is paying for the repairs, Driver name, address, and damage repairs, GM recommends telephone number. you are not obligated to accept a that you take an active role in its repair valuation based on that . Driver license number. repair. If you have a pre-determined insurance company's collision policy repair facility of choice, take the . Owner name, address, and repair limits, as you have no telephone number. vehicle there, or have it towed there. contractual limits with that company. Specify to the facility that any In such cases, you can have control . Vehicle license plate number. required replacement collision parts of the repair and parts choices as . Vehicle make, model, and be original equipment parts, either long as the cost stays within model year. new Genuine GM parts or recycled reasonable limits. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (12,1)

13-12 Customer Information

Service Publications Owner Information Current and Past Models Ordering Information Owner publications are written Technical Service Bulletins and specifically for owners and intended Manuals are available for current Service Manuals to provide basic operational and past model GM vehicles. Service Manuals have the diagnosis information about the vehicle. The Owner Manual includes the ORDER TOLL FREE: and repair information on the 1-800-551-4123 Monday - Friday Maintenance Schedule for all engines, transmission, axle, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Eastern Time suspension, brakes, electrical, models. For Credit Card Orders Only steering, body, etc. In-Portfolio: Includes a (VISA-MasterCard-Discover), Portfolio, Owner Manual, and Service Bulletins visit Helm, Inc. at: Warranty Booklet. Service Bulletins give additional www.helminc.com. RETAIL SELL PRICE: technical service information Or write to: needed to knowledgeably service $35.00 (U.S.) plus handling and Helm, Incorporated General Motors cars and trucks. shipping fees. P.O. Box 07130 Each bulletin contains instructions Without Portfolio: Owner Detroit, MI 48207 to assist in the diagnosis and Manual only. Prices are subject to change service of the vehicle. RETAIL SELL PRICE: without notice and without $25.00 (U.S.) plus handling and incurring obligation. Allow ample shipping fees. time for delivery. All listed prices are quoted in U.S. funds. Make checks payable in U.S. funds. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (13,1)

Customer Information 13-13

Reporting Safety However, NHTSA cannot Reporting Safety Defects become involved in individual to the Canadian Defects problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors. Government Reporting Safety Defects To contact NHTSA, you may If you live in Canada, and you believe that the vehicle has a safety to the United States call the Vehicle Safety Hotline Government defect, notify Transport Canada toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 immediately, and notify General If you believe that your vehicle (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); go to Motors of Canada Limited. has a defect which could cause http://www.safercar.gov; or Call Transport Canada at a crash or could cause injury or write to: 1-800-333-0510 or write to: death, you should immediately Administrator, NHTSA Transport Canada inform the National Highway 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E. Road Safety Branch Traffic Safety Administration Washington, D.C. 20590 80 rue Noel (NHTSA) in addition to Gatineau, QC J8Z 0A1 You can also obtain other notifying General Motors. information about motor If NHTSA receives similar vehicle safety from complaints, it may open an http://www.safercar.gov. investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (14,1)

13-14 Customer Information

Reporting Safety Defects Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders to General Motors Recording and This vehicle has an Event Data In addition to notifying NHTSA Privacy Recorder (EDR). The main purpose (or Transport Canada) in a situation of an EDR is to record, in certain like this, notify General Motors. This GM vehicle has a number of crash or near crash-like situations, sophisticated computers that record such as an airbag deployment or Call 1-800-222-1020, or write: information about the vehicle’s hitting a road obstacle, data that will Chevrolet Motor Division performance and how it is driven. assist in understanding how a Chevrolet Customer For example, the vehicle uses vehicle's systems performed. The Assistance Center computer modules to monitor and EDR is designed to record data P.O. Box 33170 control engine and transmission related to vehicle dynamics and Detroit, MI 48232-5170 performance, to monitor the safety systems for a short period of time, typically 30 seconds or less. In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777 conditions for airbag deployment and deploy airbags in a crash, and, The EDR in this vehicle is designed (English) or 1-800-263-7854 to record such data as: (French), or write: if so equipped, to provide antilock braking to help the driver control the . How various systems in the General Motors of Canada Limited vehicle. These modules may store vehicle were operating. Customer Care Centre, Mail Code: data to help your dealer technician . CA1-163-005 service the vehicle. Some modules Whether or not the driver and 1908 Colonel Sam Drive may also store data about how you passenger safety belts were Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 operate the vehicle, such as rate of buckled/fastened. fuel consumption or average speed. . How far, if at all, the driver was These modules may also retain the pressing the accelerator and/or owner’s personal preferences, such brake pedal. as radio pre-sets, seat positions, . How fast the vehicle was and temperature settings. traveling. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1)

Customer Information 13-15

This data can help provide a better To read data recorded by an EDR, OnStar® understanding of the circumstances special equipment is required, and in which crashes and injuries occur. access to the vehicle or the EDR is If the vehicle is equipped with an active OnStar system, that system Important: EDR data is recorded needed. In addition to the vehicle manufacturer, other parties, such as may also record data in crash or by the vehicle only if a non-trivial near crash‐like situations. The crash situation occurs; no data is law enforcement, that have the special equipment, can read the OnStar Terms and Conditions recorded by the EDR under normal provides information on data driving conditions and no personal information if they have access to the vehicle or the EDR. collection and use and is available data (e.g., name, gender, age, and in the OnStar glove box kit, at crash location) is recorded. GM will not access this data or www.onstar.com (U.S.) or However, other parties, such as law share it with others except: with the www.onstar.ca (Canada), or by enforcement, could combine the consent of the vehicle owner or, pressing the Q button and EDR data with the type of if the vehicle is leased, with the personally identifying data routinely consent of the lessee; in response speaking to an advisor. acquired during a crash to an official request by police or investigation. similar government office; as part of Navigation System GM's defense of litigation through If the vehicle has a navigation the discovery process; or, as system, use of the system may required by law. Data that GM result in the storage of destinations, collects or receives may also be addresses, telephone numbers, and used for GM research needs or may other trip information. Refer to the be made available to others for navigation manual for information on research purposes, where a need is stored data and for deletion shown and the data is not tied to a instructions. specific vehicle or vehicle owner. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (16,1)

13-16 Customer Information

Radio Frequency Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Statement RFID technology is used in some This vehicle has systems that vehicles for functions such as tire operate on a radio frequency that pressure monitoring and ignition comply with Part 15 of the Federal system security, as well as in Communications Commission (FCC) connection with conveniences such rules and with Industry Canada as key fobs for remote door locking/ Standards RSS‐GEN/210/220/310. unlocking and starting, and Operation is subject to the following in-vehicle transmitters for garage two conditions: door openers. RFID technology in GM vehicles does not use or record 1. The device may not cause personal information or link with any harmful interference. other GM system containing 2. The device must accept any personal information. interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Changes or modifications to any of these systems by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (1,1)

INDEX i-1

A Airbags Automatic Passenger Status Indicator . . .5-12 Climate Control System ...... 8-3 Accessories and Readiness Light ...... 5-11 Door Locks ...... 2-11 Modifications ...... 10-3 Servicing Airbag-Equipped Headlamp System ...... 6-3 Accessory Power ...... 9-23 Vehicles ...... 3-30 Automatic Transmission ...... 9-29 Add-On Electrical System Check ...... 3-19 Fluid ...... 10-13 Equipment ...... 9-55 Alarm Manual Mode ...... 9-31 Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine . . . . . 10-14 Vehicle Security ...... 2-14 Shift Lock Control Air Conditioning ...... 8-3 AM-FM Radio ...... 7-12 Function Check ...... 10-26 Air Vents ...... 8-6 Antenna Auxiliary Devices ...... 7-20 Airbag Multi-band ...... 7-18 Adding Equipment to the Satellite Radio ...... 7-18 Vehicle ...... 3-31 B Antilock Brake Airbag System Battery ...... 10-25 System (ABS) ...... 9-35 Check ...... 3-32 Jump Starting ...... 10-80 Warning Light ...... 5-17 How Does an Airbag Power Protection ...... 6-6 Appearance Care Restrain? ...... 3-24 Voltage and Charging Exterior ...... 10-86 Passenger Sensing Messages ...... 5-28 Interior ...... 10-90 System ...... 3-26 Blade Replacement, Wiper . . . 10-28 Ashtrays ...... 5-7 What Makes an Airbag Bluetooth ...... 7-23, 7-25, 7-29 Assistance Program, Inflate? ...... 3-24 Brake System Warning Light . . . 5-16 Roadside ...... 13-6 What Will You See after an Brakes ...... 10-22 Audio Players ...... 7-18 Airbag Inflates? ...... 3-24 Antilock ...... 9-35 CD ...... 7-18 When Should an Airbag Assist ...... 9-36 Audio System Inflate? ...... 3-23 Fluid ...... 10-23 Radio Reception ...... 7-17 Where Are the Airbags? ...... 3-21 Parking ...... 9-36 Theft-Deterrent Feature ...... 7-2 System Messages ...... 5-29 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (2,1)

i-2 INDEX

Braking ...... 9-4 Carbon Monoxide Cleaning Break-In, New Vehicle ...... 9-15 Engine Exhaust ...... 9-27 Exterior Care ...... 10-86 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-34 Trunk ...... 2-12 Interior Care ...... 10-90 Headlamp Aiming ...... 10-29 Winter Driving ...... 9-8 Climate Control Systems ...... 8-1 Headlamps ...... 10-29 Cargo Air Conditioning ...... 8-1 Headlamps, Front Turn Tie-Downs ...... 4-2 Automatic ...... 8-3 Signal, and Parking Cautions, Danger, and Heating ...... 8-1 Lamps ...... 10-29 Warnings ...... iv Clock ...... 5-5 License Plate Lamps ...... 10-34 CD Player ...... 7-18 Cluster, Instrument ...... 5-8 Taillamps, Turn Signal, Center Console Storage ...... 4-2 Clutch, Hydraulic ...... 10-14 Sidemarker, Stoplamps, Chains, Tire ...... 10-62 Collision Damage Repair ...... 13-9 and Backup Lamps ...... 10-31 Charging System Light ...... 5-13 Compact Spare Tire ...... 10-80 Buying New Tires ...... 10-57 Check Compass ...... 5-4 Engine Light ...... 5-13 Messages ...... 5-29 C Ignition Compressor Kit, Tire Calibration ...... 5-4 Transmission Lock ...... 10-27 Sealant ...... 10-65 California Child Restraints Control of a Vehicle ...... 9-4 Fuel Requirements ...... 9-45 Infants and Young Convex Mirrors ...... 2-15 Perchlorate Materials Children ...... 3-35 Coolant Requirements ...... 10-3 Lower Anchors and Engine ...... 10-16 Warning ...... 10-3 Tethers for Children ...... 3-41 Engine Temperature Canadian Vehicle Owners ...... iii Older Children ...... 3-33 Gauge ...... 5-10 Capacities and Securing ...... 3-48, 3-50 Cooling System ...... 10-16 Specifications ...... 12-2 Systems ...... 3-37 Engine Messages ...... 5-30 Cigarette Lighter ...... 5-6 Courtesy Lamps ...... 6-5 Circuit Breakers ...... 10-35 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1)

INDEX i-3

Courtesy Transportation Devices, Auxiliary ...... 7-20 E Program ...... 13-8 Distracted Driving ...... 9-2 Electrical Equipment, Cruise Control ...... 9-40 Dome Lamps ...... 6-5 Add-On ...... 9-55 Light ...... 5-23 Door Electrical System Messages ...... 5-29 Ajar Light ...... 5-23 Engine Compartment Cupholders ...... 4-1 Ajar Messages ...... 5-29 Fuse Block ...... 10-36 Customer Assistance ...... 13-4 Locks ...... 2-10 Fuses and Circuit Offices ...... 13-3 Power Locks ...... 2-11 Breakers ...... 10-35 Text Telephone (TTY) Drive Belt Routing, Engine . . . . . 12-4 Instrument Panel Fuse Users ...... 13-4 Driver Information Block ...... 10-40 Customer Information Center (DIC) ...... 5-23 Overload ...... 10-35 Service Publications Driving Engine Ordering Information ...... 13-12 Characteristics and Air Cleaner/Filter ...... 10-14 Customer Satisfaction Towing Tips ...... 9-49 Check and Service Engine Procedure ...... 13-1 Defensive ...... 9-3 Soon Light ...... 5-13 Drunk ...... 9-3 Compartment Overview ...... 10-6 For Better Fuel Economy . . . . .1-21 D Coolant ...... 10-16 Highway Hypnosis ...... 9-7 Damage Repair, Collision ...... 13-9 Coolant Temperature Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 9-7 Danger, Warnings, and Gauge ...... 5-10 If the Vehicle is Stuck ...... 9-10 Cautions ...... iv Cooling System ...... 10-16 Loss of Control ...... 9-5 Data Recorders, Event ...... 13-14 Cooling System Messages . . .5-30 Off-Road Recovery ...... 9-5 Daytime Running Drive Belt Routing ...... 12-4 Vehicle Load Limits ...... 9-10 Lamps (DRL) ...... 6-2 Exhaust ...... 9-27 Indicator Light ...... 5-22 Wet Roads ...... 9-6 Defensive Driving ...... 9-3 Winter ...... 9-8 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (4,1)

i-4 INDEX

Engine (cont.) F Fuel ...... 9-44 Heater ...... 9-22 Additives ...... 9-45 Filter, Overheated Protection Filling a Portable Fuel Engine Air Cleaner ...... 10-14 Operating Mode ...... 10-21 Container ...... 9-48 Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-2 Overheating ...... 10-19 Filling the Tank ...... 9-46 Flashers, Hazard Warning ...... 6-3 Power Messages ...... 5-30 Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . .9-45 Flat Tire ...... 10-63 Pressure Light ...... 5-20 Gasoline Specifications ...... 9-44 Changing ...... 10-72 Reduced Power Light ...... 5-21 Gauge ...... 5-9 Floor Mats ...... 10-93 Running While Parked ...... 9-28 Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 5-20 Fluid Starting ...... 9-20 Recommended ...... 9-44 Automatic Transmission . . . . 10-13 Engine Oil Requirements, California . . . . .9-45 Brakes ...... 10-23 Life System ...... 10-12 System Messages ...... 5-31 Washer ...... 10-22 Messages ...... 5-30 Fuel Economy Fog Lamps Entry Lighting ...... 6-6 Driving ...... 1-21 Front ...... 6-4 Equipment, Towing ...... 9-55 Fuses Folding Mirrors ...... 2-16 Event Data Recorders ...... 13-14 Engine Compartment Front Fog Lamp Exit Lighting ...... 6-6 Fuse Block ...... 10-36 Light ...... 5-22 Extender, Safety Belt ...... 3-17 Fuses and Circuit Front Seats Exterior Lamp Controls ...... 6-1 Breakers ...... 10-35 Adjustment ...... 3-3 Instrument Panel Fuse Heated ...... 3-7 Block ...... 10-40 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1)

INDEX i-5

G H Hood ...... 10-4 Horn ...... 5-3 Gasoline Hazard Warning Flashers ...... 6-3 How to Wear Safety Belts Specifications ...... 9-44 Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Properly ...... 3-11 Gauges Headlamps Hydraulic Clutch ...... 10-14 Engine Coolant Aiming ...... 10-29 Temperature ...... 5-10 Automatic ...... 6-3 Fuel ...... 5-9 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-29 I Odometer ...... 5-9 Daytime Running Ignition Positions ...... 9-15, 9-18 Speedometer ...... 5-9 Lamps (DRL) ...... 6-2 Ignition Transmission Lock Tachometer ...... 5-9 Daytime Running Lamps Check ...... 10-27 Trip Odometer ...... 5-9 (DRL) Indicator Light ...... 5-22 Immobilizer ...... 2-14 Warning Lights and Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-2 Infants and Young Children, Indicators ...... 5-7 High-Beam On Light ...... 5-21 Restraints ...... 3-35 General Information High/Low Beam Changer ...... 6-2 Infotainment ...... 7-2 Service and Maintenance . . . . . 11-1 Lamps On Reminder ...... 5-22 Instrument Cluster ...... 5-8 Towing ...... 9-48 Heated Front Seats ...... 3-7 Instrument Panel Vehicle Care ...... 10-2 Heated Mirrors ...... 2-16 Storage Area ...... 4-1 Glove Box ...... 4-1 Heater Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . 1-2 GM Mobility Reimbursement Engine ...... 9-22 Introduction ...... iii Program ...... 13-5 Heating and Air Conditioning ...... 8-1, 8-3 J High-Beam On Light ...... 5-21 Jump Starting ...... 10-80 Highway Hypnosis ...... 9-7 Hill and Mountain Roads ...... 9-7 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (6,1)

i-6 INDEX

K LATCH System Lights (cont.) Replacing Parts after a High/Low Beam Changer ...... 6-2 Key and Lock Messages ...... 5-31 Crash ...... 3-48 Low Fuel Warning ...... 5-20 Keyless Entry LATCH, Lower Anchors and Reduced Engine Power ...... 5-21 Remote (RKE) System ...... 2-3 Tethers for Children ...... 3-41 Safety Belt Reminders ...... 5-10 Keys ...... 2-2 Light Security ...... 5-21 StabiliTrak® OFF ...... 5-18 Service Vehicle Soon ...... 5-16 L Lighter, Cigarette ...... 5-6 Tire Pressure ...... 5-19 Labeling, Tire Sidewall ...... 10-44 Lighting Traction Control System Lamp Messages ...... 5-31 Entry ...... 6-6 (TCS)/StabiliTrak® ...... 5-18 Lamps Exit ...... 6-6 Traction Off ...... 5-18 Courtesy ...... 6-5 Illumination Control ...... 6-5 Up-Shift ...... 5-17 Daytime Running (DRL) ...... 6-2 Lights Warning, Power Steering . . . . .5-17 Dome ...... 6-5 Airbag Readiness ...... 5-11 Locks Exterior Controls ...... 6-1 Antilock Brake System Automatic Door ...... 2-11 Front Fog ...... 6-4 (ABS) Warning ...... 5-17 Door ...... 2-10 Headlamps, Front Turn Brake System Warning ...... 5-16 Power Door ...... 2-11 Signal, and Parking Charging System ...... 5-13 Safety ...... 2-12 Lamps ...... 10-29 Cruise Control ...... 5-23 Loss of Control ...... 9-5 License Plate ...... 10-34 Daytime Running Low Fuel Warning Light ...... 5-20 Malfunction Indicator ...... 5-13 Lamps (DRL) ...... 5-22 Low-Profile Tires ...... 10-43 On Reminder ...... 5-22 Door Ajar ...... 5-23 Lower Anchors and Tethers Reading ...... 6-5 Engine Oil Pressure ...... 5-20 for Children (LATCH Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 3-12 Flash-to-Pass ...... 6-2 System) ...... 3-41 Front Fog Lamp ...... 5-22 High-Beam On ...... 5-21 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (7,1)

INDEX i-7

M Messages (cont.) N Security ...... 5-32 Maintenance Navigation Service Vehicle ...... 5-32 Records ...... 11-16 Vehicle Data Recording Starting the Vehicle ...... 5-33 Maintenance Schedule and Privacy ...... 13-15 Tire ...... 5-33 Recommended Fluids New Vehicle Break-In ...... 9-15 Transmission ...... 5-33 and Lubricants ...... 11-13 Vehicle ...... 5-28 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . 5-13 Vehicle Reminder ...... 5-34 O Manual Mirrors ...... 2-16 Mirrors Object Detection System Manual Mode ...... 9-31 Automatic Dimming Messages ...... 5-32 Manual Transmission ...... 9-33 Rearview ...... 2-17 Odometer ...... 5-9 Fluid ...... 10-13 Convex ...... 2-15 Trip ...... 5-9 Messages Folding ...... 2-16 Off-Road Airbag System ...... 5-32 Heated ...... 2-16 Recovery ...... 9-5 Battery Voltage and Manual ...... 2-16 Oil Charging ...... 5-28 Manual Rearview ...... 2-17 Engine ...... 10-9 Brake System ...... 5-29 Power ...... 2-16 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . 10-12 Compass ...... 5-29 Monitor System, Tire Messages ...... 5-30 Door Ajar ...... 5-29 Pressure ...... 10-50 Pressure Light ...... 5-20 Engine Cooling System ...... 5-30 Multi-band Antenna ...... 7-18 Older Children, Restraints . . . . . 3-33 Engine Oil ...... 5-30 Online Owner Center ...... 13-4 Engine Power ...... 5-30 OnStar® System ...... 1-22 Fuel System ...... 5-31 Operation, Infotainment Key and Lock ...... 5-31 System ...... 7-6 Lamp ...... 5-31 Ordering Object Detection System . . . . .5-32 Service Publications ...... 13-12 Ride Control System ...... 5-32 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (8,1)

i-8 INDEX

Outlets Phone R Power ...... 5-5 Bluetooth ...... 7-23, 7-25, 7-29 Radio Frequency Overheated Engine Power Identification (RFID) ...... 13-16 Protection Door Locks ...... 2-11 Statement ...... 13-16 Operating Mode ...... 10-21 Mirrors ...... 2-16 Radios Overheating, Engine ...... 10-19 Outlets ...... 5-5 AM-FM Radio ...... 7-12 Overview, Infotainment Protection, Battery ...... 6-6 Reception ...... 7-17 System ...... 7-3, 7-5 Reduced Engine Light ...... 5-21 Satellite ...... 7-14 Retained Accessory (RAP) . . .9-23 Reading Lamps ...... 6-5 Seat Adjustment ...... 3-4 P Rear Seats ...... 3-8 Windows ...... 2-18 Park Rearview Mirror Power Steering Warning Shifting into ...... 9-24 Automatic Dimming ...... 2-17 Lights ...... 5-17 Shifting out of ...... 9-25 Rearview Mirrors ...... 2-17 Pregnancy, Using Safety Parking ...... 9-27 Reclining Seatbacks ...... 3-5 Belts ...... 3-17 Assist, Ultrasonic ...... 9-42 Recommended Privacy Brake ...... 9-36 Fuel ...... 9-44 Radio Frequency Brake and P (Park) Recommended Fluids and Identification (RFID) ...... 13-16 Mechanism Check ...... 10-27 Lubricants ...... 11-13 Program Over Things That Burn ...... 9-27 Records Courtesy Transportation ...... 13-8 Passenger Airbag Status Maintenance ...... 11-16 Proposition 65 Warning, Indicator ...... 5-12 Recreational Vehicle California ...... 10-3 Passenger Sensing System . . . 3-26 Towing ...... 10-84 Perchlorate Materials Reduced Engine Power Requirements, California . . . . . 10-3 Light ...... 5-21 Personalization Reimbursement Program, Vehicle ...... 5-34 GM Mobility ...... 13-5 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1)

INDEX i-9

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Roof Seats System ...... 2-3 Sunroof ...... 2-21 Adjustment, Front ...... 3-3 Remote Vehicle Start ...... 2-9 Rotation, Tires ...... 10-55 Head Restraints ...... 3-2 Replacement Bulbs ...... 10-34 Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . 12-4 Heated Front ...... 3-7 Replacement Parts Running the Vehicle While Power Adjustment, Front ...... 3-4 Airbags ...... 3-32 Parked ...... 9-28 Rear ...... 3-8 Maintenance ...... 11-15 Reclining Seatbacks ...... 3-5 Replacing Airbag System ...... 3-32 S Securing Child Replacing LATCH System Safety Belts ...... 3-10 Restraints ...... 3-48, 3-50 Parts after a Crash ...... 3-48 Care ...... 3-18 Security Replacing Safety Belt Extender ...... 3-17 Light ...... 5-21 System Parts after a Crash . . . 3-18 How to Wear Safety Belts Messages ...... 5-32 Reporting Safety Defects Properly ...... 3-11 Vehicle ...... 2-14 Canadian Government ...... 13-13 Lap-Shoulder Belt ...... 3-12 Vehicle Alarm ...... 2-14 General Motors ...... 13-14 Reminders ...... 5-10 Service U.S. Government ...... 13-13 Replacing after a Crash ...... 3-18 Accessories and Restraints Use During Pregnancy ...... 3-17 Modifications ...... 10-3 Where to Put ...... 3-40 Safety Defects Reporting Doing Your Own Work ...... 10-4 Retained Accessory Canadian Government ...... 13-13 Engine Soon Light ...... 5-13 Power (RAP) ...... 9-23 General Motors ...... 13-14 Maintenance Records ...... 11-16 Ride Control Systems U.S. Government ...... 13-13 Maintenance, General Messages ...... 5-32 Safety Locks ...... 2-12 Information ...... 11-1 Roads Safety System Check ...... 3-17 Parts Identification Label . . . . .12-1 Driving, Wet ...... 9-6 Satellite Radio ...... 7-14 Publications Ordering Roadside Assistance Scheduling Appointments ...... 13-8 Information ...... 13-12 Program ...... 13-6 Sealant Kit, Tire ...... 10-65 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (10,1)

i-10 INDEX

Service (cont.) Starter Switch Check ...... 10-26 T Scheduling Appointments . . . . .13-8 Starting the Engine ...... 9-20 Tachometer ...... 5-9 Vehicle Messages ...... 5-32 Starting the Vehicle Taillamps Vehicle Soon Light ...... 5-16 Messsages ...... 5-33 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-31 Servicing the Airbag ...... 3-30 Steering ...... 9-4 Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . 13-4 Shift Lock Control Function Power, Warning Lights ...... 5-17 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...... 2-14 Check, Automatic Wheel Adjustment ...... 5-2 Immobilizer ...... 2-14 Transmission ...... 10-26 Wheel Controls ...... 5-2 Time ...... 5-5 Shifting Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps Tires Into Park ...... 9-24 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-31 Buying New Tires ...... 10-57 Out of Park ...... 9-25 Storage Areas Chains ...... 10-62 Sidemarker Center Console ...... 4-2 Changing ...... 10-72 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-31 Glove Box ...... 4-1 Compact Spare ...... 10-80 Signals, Turn and Instrument Panel ...... 4-1 Designations ...... 10-46 Lane-Change ...... 6-4 Storing the Tire Sealant Different Size ...... 10-59 Spare Tire and Compressor Kit ...... 10-72 If a Tire Goes Flat ...... 10-63 Compact ...... 10-80 Stuck Vehicle ...... 9-10 Inflation Monitor System . . . . 10-52 Specifications and Sun Visors ...... 2-20 Inspection ...... 10-55 Capacities ...... 12-2 Sunroof ...... 2-21 Low Profile ...... 10-43 Speedometer ...... 5-9 Symbols ...... iv Messages ...... 5-33 StabiliTrak System Pressure Light ...... 5-19 OFF Light ...... 5-18 Infotainment ...... 7-2 Pressure Monitor System . . . 10-50 System ...... 9-38 Rotation ...... 10-55 Start Vehicle, Remote ...... 2-9 Sealant and Compressor Kit ...... 10-65 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (11,1)

INDEX i-11

Tires (cont.) Traction U Sealant and Compressor Control System (TCS) ...... 9-37 Ultrasonic Parking Assist ...... 9-42 Kit, Storing ...... 10-72 Control System (TCS)/ Uniform Tire Quality Sidewall Labeling ...... 10-44 StabiliTrak® Light ...... 5-18 Grading ...... 10-59 Terminology and Off Light ...... 5-18 Up-Shift Light ...... 5-17 Definitions ...... 10-46 Trailer Towing ...... 9-53 Using This Manual ...... iv Uniform Tire Quality Transmission Grading ...... 10-59 Automatic ...... 9-29 Wheel Alignment and Tire Fluid, Automatic ...... 10-13 V Balance ...... 10-61 Fluid, Manual ...... 10-13 Vehicle Wheel Replacement ...... 10-61 Messages ...... 5-33 Alarm System ...... 2-14 When It Is Time for New Transportation Program, Canadian Owners ...... iii Tires ...... 10-57 Courtesy ...... 13-8 Control ...... 9-4 Winter ...... 10-42 Trip Odometer ...... 5-9 Identification Towing Trunk ...... 2-12 Number (VIN) ...... 12-1 Driving Characteristics ...... 9-49 Turn and Lane-Change Load Limits ...... 9-10 Equipment ...... 9-55 Signals ...... 6-4 Messages ...... 5-28 General Information ...... 9-48 Turn Signal Personalization ...... 5-34 Recreational Vehicle ...... 10-84 Bulb Replacement ...... 10-31 Reminder Messages ...... 5-34 Trailer ...... 9-53 Remote Start ...... 2-9 Vehicle ...... 10-83 Security ...... 2-14 Service Soon Light ...... 5-16 Towing ...... 10-83 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (12,1)

i-12 INDEX

Vehicle Care Wheels Storing the Tire Sealant Alignment and Tire and Compressor Kit ...... 10-72 Balance ...... 10-61 Tire Pressure ...... 10-49 Different Size ...... 10-59 Vehicle Identification Replacement ...... 10-61 Service Parts Identification When It Is Time for New Label ...... 12-1 Tires ...... 10-57 Ventilation, Air ...... 8-6 Where to Put the Restraint . . . . 3-40 Visors ...... 2-20 Windows ...... 2-18 Power ...... 2-18 W Windshield Warning Wiper/Washer ...... 5-3 Brake System Light ...... 5-16 Winter Warning Lights, Gauges, and Driving ...... 9-8 Indicators ...... 5-7 Winter Tires ...... 10-42 Warnings ...... iv Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . 10-28 Cautions and Danger ...... iv Hazard Flashers ...... 6-3 Washer Fluid ...... 10-22