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Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12
2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-36
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-41
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
Black plate (1,1)
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-14
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-20
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-27
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-31
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-35
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-39
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-45
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-26
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-36

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  • Page 1 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (1,1) 2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage .

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (2,1) 2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual Jump Starting ....10-64 Customer Information .

  • Page 3: Using This Manual

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (3,1) Introduction Please refer to the purchase About Driving the Vehicle documentation relating to your As with other vehicles of this type, specific vehicle to confirm each of failure to operate this vehicle the features found on your vehicle.
  • Page 4 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (4,1) Introduction Warning or Caution indicates a Symbols Vehicle Symbol Chart hazard that could result in injury or Here are some additional symbols The vehicle has components and death.
  • Page 5 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (5,1) Introduction : Fog Lamps : Fuel Gauge : Fuses : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer : LATCH System Child Restraints : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : Oil Pressure...
  • Page 6 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (6,1) Introduction NOTES...
  • Page 7 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (1,1) In Brief In Brief Passenger Sensing System Rear Vision (United States) ... . . 1-10 Camera (RVC) .
  • Page 8 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (2,1) In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview...
  • Page 9 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (3,1) In Brief 1. Air Vents on page 8 8. 10. Instrument Panel Storage on 19. Shift Lever. See Automatic page 4 1. Transmission on page 9 20.

  • Page 10: In Brief

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (4,1) In Brief Initial Drive See Keys on page 2 1 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Information Operation on page 2 2. This section provides a brief...
  • Page 11 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (5,1) In Brief doors will be locked and the climate Door Locks control system will operate at the From the outside, lock or unlock the...

  • Page 12: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (6,1) In Brief Liftgate Windows Express-Down Window The driver window switch has an To lock or unlock the liftgate from express-down feature that lowers outside the vehicle, press...

  • Page 13: Seat Adjustment

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (7,1) In Brief Seat Adjustment Seat Height Adjuster Power Seats Manual Seats To adjust a manual seat: If available, move the lever up or If available, move the control down to raise or lower the seat.
  • Page 14 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (8,1) In Brief Lumbar Adjustment Reclining Seatbacks Manual Reclining Seatbacks To raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion, move the...

  • Page 15: Second Row Seats

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (9,1) In Brief Tilt the top of the control forward To return the seatback to the upright Heated Seats to raise. position: See Reclining Seatbacks on 1.

  • Page 16: Head Restraint

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (10,1) 1-10 In Brief Press the button once for the Safety Belts Passenger Sensing highest setting. With each press of System (United States) the button, the heated seat will change to the next lower setting, and then to the off setting.

  • Page 17: Mirror Adjustment

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (11,1) In Brief 1-11 Mirror Adjustment 3. Return the control to the center Interior Mirrors position so the mirror cannot be Adjustment Exterior Mirrors moved.

  • Page 18: Adjustment

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (12,1) 1-12 In Brief Steering Wheel Do not adjust the steering wheel the out position and the lamps while driving. automatically come on when any Adjustment door is opened.

  • Page 19: Exterior Lighting

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (13,1) In Brief 1-13 Headlamp High/Low-Beam Turn the control to the following Changer on page 6 2 positions: : Turns off the exterior lamps. Windshield Wiper/Washer The knob returns to the AUTO position after it is released.

  • Page 20: Climate Controls

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (14,1) 1-14 In Brief : Sets a delay between wipes. Climate Controls Move the switch on top of the lever The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with left for less frequent wipes or right this system.

  • Page 21: Transmission

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (15,1) In Brief 1-15 Transmission Manual Shift Mode (MSM) This position allows you to change gears similar to a manual transmission. To use this feature: 1.

  • Page 22: Radio(S)

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (16,1) 1-16 In Brief Vehicle Features For more information about these 4. Press the softkey located below and other radio features, see any one of the tabs that you Operation on page 7 3.

  • Page 23: Portable Audio Devices

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (17,1) In Brief 1-17 Portable Audio Devices Steering Wheel Controls : Press to reject an incoming call, or end a current call. Press to The vehicle may have a 3.5 mm...

  • Page 24: Center (Dic)

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (18,1) 1-18 In Brief RES+: Move the thumbwheel up to See Vehicle Personalization on : Press to display the vehicle resume a set speed or to accelerate page 5 36.

  • Page 25: Power Outlets

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (19,1) In Brief 1-19 Keep the sensors on the vehicle's Universal Remote System Performance and rear bumper clean to ensure proper Maintenance operation. See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on Traction Control page 9 31.

  • Page 26: System

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (20,1) 1-20 In Brief ® StabiliTrak System The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. Maintain The StabiliTrak system assists with the correct tire pressures.

  • Page 27: Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (21,1) In Brief 1-21 Always follow posted speed 2. Press the DIC Set/Reset button Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) limits or drive more slowly when for five seconds to reset the oil Vehicles that have a yellow fuel cap conditions require.

  • Page 28: Onstar

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (22,1) 1-22 In Brief See Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico) on page 13 7 or Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada) on page 13 11. Roadside Assistance and OnStar (U.S.
  • Page 29 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (1,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Exterior Mirrors Keys and Locks Convex Mirrors ....2-12 Windows Power Mirrors .
  • Page 30 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (2,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Keyless Entry Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System (RKE) System Operation See Radio Frequency Statement on The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

  • Page 31: Keys, Doors, And Windows

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (3,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows On some models, the fuel door will Programming Transmitters to also be locked when the doors are the Vehicle locked.

  • Page 32: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke)

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (4,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows When replacing the 4. Reassemble the transmitter. Other conditions can affect the battery, do not touch any of the performance of the transmitter. See Remote Vehicle Start circuitry on the transmitter.
  • Page 33 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (5,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows After entering the vehicle during a 10 minutes are added, allowing the Conditions in Which the remote start, insert and turn the key...

  • Page 34: Door Locks

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (6,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Door Locks Delayed Locking WARNING (Continued) A chime will sound to indicate a WARNING injuries or even death from door or the liftgate is open when you heat stroke.

  • Page 35: Lockout Protection

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (7,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Automatic Door Unlock Safety Locks To activate, insert a key into the slot and turn it to the horizontal position.

  • Page 36: Doors

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (8,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Doors To lock or unlock the liftgate from WARNING (Continued) outside the vehicle, press twice on the Remote Keyless Liftgate Adjust the Climate Control Entry (RKE) transmitter.

  • Page 37: Vehicle Security

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (9,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows Liftgate Operation with Loss of Vehicle Security vehicles equipped with the remote Power start feature only, are closed. The This vehicle has theft-deterrent security light will come on solid for features;...

  • Page 38: Immobilizer

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (10,1) 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows To avoid setting off the alarm by 4. Reach in through the window, Immobilizer Operation accident, always unlock a door with unlock the door with the manual ®...
  • Page 39 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (11,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 When trying to start the vehicle if or do not operate, you must see 4. Insert the key to be programmed...

  • Page 40: Exterior Mirrors

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (12,1) 2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors Automatic Dimming Feature The vehicle may have an automatic Convex Mirrors dimming driver outside mirror.

  • Page 41: Heated Mirrors

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (13,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 Heated Mirrors Interior Mirrors (On/Off): Press to turn the dimming feature on or off. The vehicle may have heated...

  • Page 42: Windows

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (14,1) 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Windows Power Windows Press the front of the switch to open the window. Pull the switch up to close it.

  • Page 43: Sun Visors

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (15,1) Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Window Lockout Roof 1. Open/Close: Slide and release the switch rearward to express This feature prevents the rear seat open the sunroof.
  • Page 44 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (16,1) 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Dirt and debris may collect on the sunroof seal or in the track. This could cause an issue with sunroof operation or noise.
  • Page 45 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (1,1) Seats and Restraints Seats and Lap-Shoulder Belt ... 3-12 Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Safety Belt Use During Vehicle .

  • Page 46: Seats And Restraints

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (2,1) Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the restraint is at the same height as the top of the occupant's WARNING head.

  • Page 47: Active Head Restraints

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (3,1) Seats and Restraints Rear Seats Front Seats 2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the bar. The vehicle's rear seats have Seat Adjustment 3.

  • Page 48: Power Seat Adjustment

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (4,1) Seats and Restraints Power Seat Adjustment Lumbar Adjustment To raise or lower the front or rear part of the seat cushion, move the front or rear of the control up...

  • Page 49: Reclining Seatbacks

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (5,1) Seats and Restraints Reclining Seatbacks WARNING Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job.

  • Page 50: Heated Front Seats

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (6,1) Seats and Restraints Tilt the top of the control forward To return the seatback to the upright to raise. position: 1. Lift the lever fully without...

  • Page 51: Folding Seatback

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (7,1) Seats and Restraints The passenger seat may take WARNING longer to heat up. Things you put on this seatback Folding Seatback can strike and injure people in a The front passenger seatback may sudden stop or turn, or in a crash.

  • Page 52: Rear Seats

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (8,1) Seats and Restraints Rear Seats WARNING Folding the Seatback If either seatback is not locked, it To fold a seatback: could move forward in a sudden stop or crash.

  • Page 53: Safety Belts

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (9,1) Seats and Restraints Raising the Seatback To return the seatback to the upright Safety Belts position: This section of the manual WARNING 1. Lift the seatback up and push it describes how to use safety belts back into place.
  • Page 54 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (10,1) 3-10 Seats and Restraints Why Safety Belts Work safety belts. That is why wearing WARNING (Continued) safety belts makes such good sense. It is extremely dangerous to ride...

  • Page 55: How To Wear Safety Belts

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (11,1) Seats and Restraints 3-11 Wear the shoulder belt over the Also, in nearly all states and in shoulder and across the chest. all Canadian provinces, the law These parts of the body are best requires wearing safety belts.

  • Page 56: Lap-Shoulder Belt

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (12,1) 3-12 Seats and Restraints Lap-Shoulder Belt 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it All seating positions in the vehicle get twisted.
  • Page 57 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (13,1) Seats and Restraints 3-13 later in this section for Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster instructions on use and The vehicle has a shoulder belt important safety information.
  • Page 58 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (14,1) 3-14 Seats and Restraints are part of the safety belt assembly. properly adjusted, the comfort guide They can help tighten the safety positions the shoulder belt away belts during the early stages of a from the neck and head.

  • Page 59: Safety Belt Use During

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (15,1) Seats and Restraints 3-15 To remove and store the comfort WARNING (Continued) guide, squeeze the belt edges together so that the safety belt can and across the chest.

  • Page 60: Safety Belt Extender

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (16,1) 3-16 Seats and Restraints Safety Belt Extender to have it repaired. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten crash.

  • Page 61: Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After A Crash

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (17,1) Seats and Restraints 3-17 Replacing Safety Belt After a minor crash, replacement of Airbag System safety belts may not be necessary. System Parts after a...
  • Page 62 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (18,1) 3-18 Seats and Restraints For frontal airbags, the word Here are the most important things WARNING AIRBAG will appear on the middle to know about the airbag system:...
  • Page 63 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (19,1) Seats and Restraints 3-19 WARNING WARNING Because airbags inflate with great Children who are up against, force and faster than the blink of or very close to, any airbag when...

  • Page 64: Where Are The Airbags

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (20,1) 3-20 Seats and Restraints Where Are the Airbags? Driver Side Shown, Passenger The right front passenger frontal Side Similar airbag is in the instrument panel on the passenger side.

  • Page 65: When Should An Airbag

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (21,1) Seats and Restraints 3-21 When Should an Airbag WARNING (Continued) Inflate? or even death. The path of an Frontal airbags are designed to inflating airbag must be kept inflate in moderate to severe frontal clear.
  • Page 66 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (22,1) 3-22 Seats and Restraints Frontal airbags may inflate at Frontal airbags are not intended to the system's designed threshold level. The threshold level can vary different crash speeds.

  • Page 67: What Makes An Airbag

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (23,1) Seats and Restraints 3-23 determined by the location and How Does an Airbag full or partial ejection in rollover events, although no system can severity of the side impact.
  • Page 68 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (24,1) 3-24 Seats and Restraints The parts of the airbag that come WARNING (Continued) WARNING into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There may...

  • Page 69: Passenger Sensing System (United States)

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (25,1) Seats and Restraints 3-25 parts for the airbag system. Passenger Sensing The passenger sensing system If you do not get them, the turns off the right front passenger...
  • Page 70 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (26,1) 3-26 Seats and Restraints an older child riding in a booster The passenger sensing system is WARNING (Continued) designed to turn off the right front seat;...
  • Page 71 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (27,1) Seats and Restraints 3-27 When the passenger sensing build. Everyone in the vehicle who 3. Remove any additional items has outgrown child restraints should...

  • Page 72: Vehicle

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (28,1) 3-28 Seats and Restraints happens, adjust the head If a person of adult-size is sitting in Additional Factors Affecting restraint. See Head Restraints the right front passenger seat, but System Operation on page 3 2.

  • Page 73: Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (29,1) Seats and Restraints 3-29 operates. We recommend that you Servicing the WARNING (Continued) not use seat covers or other Airbag-Equipped Vehicle aftermarket equipment except when...
  • Page 74 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (30,1) 3-30 Seats and Restraints sensors, side impact sensors, passenger airbag(s). See Q: Because I have a disability, Passenger Sensing System I have to get my vehicle or airbag wiring can affect the operation of the airbag system.

  • Page 75: Airbag System Check

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (31,1) Seats and Restraints 3-31 Airbag System Check Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. See Parts after a Crash The airbag system does not need your dealer for service.

  • Page 76: Child Restraints

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (32,1) 3-32 Seats and Restraints Can proper safety belt fit be Child Restraints The manufacturer instructions that maintained for the length of the come with the booster seat state the trip? If yes, continue.
  • Page 77 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (33,1) Seats and Restraints 3-33 According to accident statistics, WARNING (Continued) children and infants are safer when properly restrained in a child The child could move too far...

  • Page 78: Infants And Young

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (34,1) 3-34 Seats and Restraints Infants and Young time infants and young children ride in vehicles, they should have the Children protection provided by appropriate child restraints.
  • Page 79 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (35,1) Seats and Restraints 3-35 For most basic types of child WARNING (Continued) WARNING restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing seat, always move the front...

  • Page 80: Child Restraint Systems

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (36,1) 3-36 Seats and Restraints Child Restraint Systems Forward-Facing Child Seat Booster Seats A forward-facing child seat provides A booster seat is a child restraint...

  • Page 81: Where To Put The Restraint

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (37,1) Seats and Restraints 3-37 Securing an Add-On Child endangered in a crash if the child Administration (NHTSA) website to restraint is not properly secured in...
  • Page 82 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (38,1) 3-38 Seats and Restraints We recommend that children and WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) child restraints be secured in a rear seat, including: an infant or a child...

  • Page 83: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (39,1) Seats and Restraints 3-39 assemblies or LATCH anchors for vehicle. This system is designed to Not all vehicle seating positions or child restraints have lower anchors...
  • Page 84 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (40,1) 3-40 Seats and Restraints Top Tether Anchor The child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether single tether (3) or a dual tether (4).

  • Page 85: System

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (41,1) Seats and Restraints 3-41 To assist in locating the lower Securing a Child Restraint anchors, each seating position with Designed for the LATCH lower anchors has two labels, near...
  • Page 86 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (42,1) 3-42 Seats and Restraints Notice: Do not let the LATCH 1. Attach and tighten the lower WARNING (Continued) attachments to the lower attachments rub against the vehicle s safety belts.
  • Page 87 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (43,1) Seats and Restraints 3-43 2. If the child restraint manufacturer If the position you are using If the position you are using recommends that the top tether...

  • Page 88: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (44,1) 3-44 Seats and Restraints If the position you are using 3. Before placing a child in the WARNING (Continued) has an adjustable headrest child restraint, make sure it is or head restraint and you securely held in place.
  • Page 89 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (45,1) Seats and Restraints 3-45 where to install the child restraint 1. Put the child restraint on the seat. using LATCH. If a child restraint is secured in the vehicle using a 2.

  • Page 90: Securing Child Restraints

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (46,1) 3-46 Seats and Restraints 6. If the child restraint has a top Securing Child Restraints tether, follow the child restraint (Front Passenger Seat) manufacturer's instructions regarding the use of the top The vehicle has airbags.
  • Page 91 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (47,1) Seats and Restraints 3-47 using LATCH. If a child restraint is WARNING WARNING (Continued) secured using a safety belt and it uses a top tether, see Lower...
  • Page 92 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (48,1) 3-48 Seats and Restraints light and stay lit when the 4. Push the latch plate into the vehicle is started. See buckle until it clicks.
  • Page 93 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (49,1) Seats and Restraints 3-49 7. If the vehicle does not have a If the airbag is off, the off indicator in rear seat and the child restraint...
  • Page 94 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (50,1) 3-50 Seats and Restraints NOTES...

  • Page 95: Storage Compartments

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (1,1) Storage Storage Storage Front Storage Compartments Storage Compartments Instrument Panel Storage Instrument Panel Storage ..4-1 Glove Box ....4-1 The vehicle has a storage area to Cupholders .

  • Page 96: Center Console Storage

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (2,1) Storage Center Console Storage Additional Storage Cargo Management System Features If the vehicle has a cargo Cargo Cover management system in the rear of...

  • Page 97: Roof Rack System

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (3,1) Storage lock it in place. Compress the rods Roof Rack System For vehicles with a roof rack, the of the net and insert them into the rack can be used to load items.
  • Page 98 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (4,1) Storage To prevent damage or loss of cargo when driving, check to make sure crossrails and cargo are securely fastened. Loading cargo on the roof rack will make the vehicle s center of gravity higher.
  • Page 99 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (1,1) Instruments and Controls Instruments and Passenger Airbag Status Low Washer Fluid Warning Indicator (United States) ..5-12 Light ..... . . 5-22 Controls Charging System Light .

  • Page 100: Instruments And Controls

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (2,1) Instruments and Controls Tire Messages ....5-34 Controls 4. Pull the lever up to lock the Transmission Messages .

  • Page 101: Horn

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (3,1) Instruments and Controls Windshield Wiper/Washer (Adjustable Interval Wipes): (Call/Mute): For vehicles with ® ® Sets a delay between wipes. Move Bluetooth and OnStar , press to the switch on top of the lever left for interact with those systems.

  • Page 102: Rear Window Wiper

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (4,1) Instruments and Controls mirror and is mounted on the When Rainsense is active, the Rear Window Wiper/ headlamps turn on automatically if windshield. When active, these...
  • Page 103 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (5,1) Instruments and Controls Compass Zone To adjust for compass variance, use 2. Find the vehicle's current the following procedure: location and variance zone The zone is set to Zone 8 upon number on the map.

  • Page 104: Clock

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (6,1) Instruments and Controls from tall buildings, utility wires, To calibrate the compass, use the display COMPASS following procedure: manhole covers, or other industrial CALIBRATION COMPLETE for a structures, if possible.

  • Page 105: Power Outlets

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (7,1) Instruments and Controls 5. To decrease the time or date do Certain electrical accessories may 3. Press again to apply the not be compatible with the...

  • Page 106: Warning Lights, Gauges, And

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (8,1) Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, Gauges can indicate when there could be a problem with a vehicle Gauges, and function. Often gauges and warning...

  • Page 107: Instrument Cluster

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (9,1) Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Cluster Shown, Metric Cluster Similar...

  • Page 108: Speedometer

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (10,1) 5-10 Instruments and Controls Speedometer Trip Odometer Fuel Gauge The speedometer shows the The trip odometer can record the vehicle's speed in either kilometers...

  • Page 109: Safety Belt Reminders

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (11,1) Instruments and Controls 5-11 When the ignition is on, the fuel took a little more or less than gauge indicates how much fuel is half the tank's capacity to fill left in the tank.

  • Page 110: Passenger Airbag Status Indicator (United States)

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (12,1) 5-12 Instruments and Controls and/or chime, remove the object WARNING from the seat or buckle the safety belt. If the airbag readiness light stays...

  • Page 111: Charging System Light

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (13,1) Instruments and Controls 5-13 information. The instrument panel If the word OFF is lit on the airbag Charging System Light has a passenger airbag status status indicator, it means that the indicator.

  • Page 112: Indicator Lamp

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (14,1) 5-14 Instruments and Controls Malfunction Malfunctions often are indicated by costly repairs not covered by the vehicle warranty. This could also the system before any problem is Indicator Lamp apparent.
  • Page 113 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (15,1) Instruments and Controls 5-15 Check that good quality fuel is If the light continues to flash, find a Emissions Inspection and used. Poor fuel quality causes...

  • Page 114: Service Vehicle Soon

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (16,1) 5-16 Instruments and Controls the ignition is turned to ON/RUN Service Vehicle Soon while the engine is off. See your Light dealer for assistance in verifying proper operation of the malfunction indicator lamp.

  • Page 115: Electric Parking Brake

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (17,1) Instruments and Controls 5-17 Electric Parking Brake WARNING Light The brake system might not be working properly if the brake system warning light is on.

  • Page 116: Antilock Brake System (Abs) Warning Light

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (18,1) 5-18 Instruments and Controls Antilock Brake System If the ABS warning light remains on For vehicles with the after resetting the system or comes...

  • Page 117: Power Steering Warning

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (19,1) Instruments and Controls 5-19 ® Power Steering Warning StabiliTrak Indicator Traction Control System Light Light (TCS) Warning Light This light comes on briefly when the...

  • Page 118: Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (20,1) 5-20 Instruments and Controls Engine Coolant Tire Pressure Light When the Light Flashes First and Then Is On Steady Temperature Warning If the light flashes for about a minute...

  • Page 119: Low Fuel Warning Light

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (21,1) Instruments and Controls 5-21 Low Fuel Warning Light indicator light turns off. If it does not Reduced Engine Power come on, have the vehicle serviced Light by your dealer.

  • Page 120: High-Beam On Light

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (22,1) 5-22 Instruments and Controls vehicle is driven. If this light stays The fog lamp light comes on when Cruise Control Light on, see your dealer as soon as the fog lamps are in use.

  • Page 121: Gate Ajar Light

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (23,1) Instruments and Controls 5-23 Gate Ajar Light Information Displays vehicle serviced by your dealer. If an abnormal temperature reading is displayed for an extended period Driver Information of time, consult your dealer.
  • Page 122 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (24,1) 5-24 Instruments and Controls The buttons are the trip/fuel, vehicle Trip Odometer (Customization): Press this information, customization, and set/ button to customize the feature...
  • Page 123 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (25,1) Instruments and Controls 5-25 The fuel range estimate is based on Average Fuel Economy To start the timer, press the set/ an average of the vehicle's fuel...
  • Page 124 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (26,1) 5-26 Instruments and Controls instantaneous fuel economy in liters When the remaining oil life is low, system to be turned on or off. Once...
  • Page 125 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (27,1) Instruments and Controls 5-27 Coolant Temperature shown in either kilopascals (kPa) or Compass Zone Setting pounds per square inch (psi). Press This display allows for setting the...

  • Page 126: Vehicle Messages

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (28,1) 5-28 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Messages You will find the possible messages RELEASE PARK BRAKE that can be displayed and some SWITCH Messages are displayed on the DIC...

  • Page 127: Compass Messages

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (29,1) Instruments and Controls 5-29 STEP ON BRAKE TO Cruise Control Messages This message continues to display for two seconds if it has not been...

  • Page 128: Engine Cooling System

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (30,1) 5-30 Instruments and Controls Engine Cooling System idling speed. See Engine Engine Oil Messages Overheating on page 10 18 for Messages CHANGE ENGINE OIL NOW more information.

  • Page 129: Engine Power Messages

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (31,1) Instruments and Controls 5-31 Acknowledging this message will until the cause of the low oil maximum acceleration and speed not reset the OIL LIFE REMAINING pressure is corrected.

  • Page 130: Key And Lock Messages

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (32,1) 5-32 Instruments and Controls cap allows fuel to evaporate into the AUTOMATIC LIGHT and clear it from the DIC display. atmosphere. A few driving trips with...

  • Page 131: Airbag System Messages

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (33,1) Instruments and Controls 5-33 resetting the system by turning the stability enhancement system, you Any of the following conditions may ignition off and then back on. If this...

  • Page 132: Service Vehicle Messages

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (34,1) 5-34 Instruments and Controls Service Vehicle Messages pressure message at a time. To Light on page 5 20. Several read the other messages that may...

  • Page 133: Transmission Messages

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (35,1) Instruments and Controls 5-35 Transmission Messages TRANSMISSION HOT IDLE Vehicle Reminder ENGINE Messages CHANGE TRANSMISSION Notice: Do not drive the vehicle FLUID ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE...

  • Page 134: Vehicle Personalization

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (36,1) 5-36 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Entering the Feature DISPLAY LANGUAGE Settings Menu This feature allows you to select the Personalization language in which the DIC 1.
  • Page 135 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (37,1) Instruments and Controls 5-37 AUTO DOOR LOCK AUTO DOOR UNLOCK ALL DOORS AT KEY OUT: All of the doors will unlock when the key...
  • Page 136 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (38,1) 5-38 Instruments and Controls VERIFICATION NO CHANGE: No Press until PRESS TO SET Then press to scroll through the change will be made to this feature.
  • Page 137 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (39,1) Instruments and Controls 5-39 The key must be out of the ignition EXIT LIGHTING To select a setting, press while for this feature to work. You can...
  • Page 138 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (40,1) 5-40 Instruments and Controls The lamps will remain on for LOUD: The chime volume will be access the settings for this feature. set to a loud level.

  • Page 139: Universal Remote System Programming

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (41,1) Instruments and Controls 5-41 Exiting the Feature Universal Remote Then press to scroll through the Settings Menu following settings: System The feature settings menu will be...
  • Page 140 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (42,1) 5-42 Instruments and Controls devices such as garage door When programming a garage door, To program up to three devices: park outside of the garage. Park openers, security systems, and 1.
  • Page 141 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (43,1) Instruments and Controls 5-43 Some entry gates and garage light and the garage door 5. Firmly press and release the door openers may require does not move, continue Learn or Smart button.

  • Page 142: Universal Remote System Operation

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (44,1) 5-44 Instruments and Controls To program the remaining two If you live in Canada, or you are Universal Remote System Universal Remote system buttons,...
  • Page 143 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (45,1) Instruments and Controls 5-45 1. Press and hold down the two outside buttons until the indicator light begins to flash, after 20 seconds. 2. Release both buttons.
  • Page 144 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (46,1) 5-46 Instruments and Controls NOTES...

  • Page 145: Exterior Lamp Controls

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (1,1) Lighting Lighting Exterior Lighting The current status of the AUTO system is displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC) display. Exterior Lamp Controls See Vehicle Reminder Messages on Exterior Lighting page 5 35.

  • Page 146: Headlamp High/Low-Beam

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (2,1) Lighting position and the windshield wipers This indicator light turns on in the When the DRL are on, the are turned on and have completed instrument cluster when the low-beam headlamps will be on.

  • Page 147: Hazard Warning Flashers

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (3,1) Lighting lamps coming on varies based on Press again to turn the wiper speed. When the wipers are flashers off. not operating, these lamps turn off.

  • Page 148: Fog Lamps

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (4,1) Lighting If after signaling a turn or lane The fog lamp indicator in the Interior Lighting change the arrow flashes rapidly or instrument panel comes on when does not come on, a signal bulb the fog lamps are in use.

  • Page 149: Dome Lamps

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (5,1) Lighting Dome Lamps (On/Off): Press the button (2) to turn the dome lamps on and off while the doors are closed. Reading Lamps The rear reading lamps are in the headliner.

  • Page 150: Lighting Features

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (6,1) Lighting Lighting Features When the battery's state of charge EPM works to prevent excessive discharge of the battery. It does this is low, the voltage is raised slightly to quickly bring the charge back up.

  • Page 151: Infotainment System

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (1,1) Infotainment System Set up the tone, speaker Infotainment Introduction adjustments, and preset radio System stations. Infotainment For more information, see Defensive Read the following pages to Driving on page 9 3.

  • Page 152: Theft-Deterrent Feature

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (2,1) Infotainment System Theft-Deterrent Feature Overview ® TheftLock is designed to discourage theft of the vehicle's radio by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).

  • Page 153: Operation

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (3,1) Infotainment System 4. Buttons 1 - 6 Operation SEEK Save and select favorite Seeks the next station. Playing the Radio stations. 12. DVD Slot (Power/Volume): Press to turn 5.
  • Page 154 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (4,1) Infotainment System Setting the Tone (Bass/ than two seconds. A beep sounds 3. To adjust the highlighted setting, and the level adjusts to the middle...

  • Page 155: Am-Fm Radio

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (5,1) Infotainment System Normal and Loud. The selected Radio To scan stations, press and hold volume level appears on the radio either button for a few seconds until display.

  • Page 156: Satellite Radio

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (6,1) Infotainment System stations available per page. Each 3. Select the desired number of coast, and in digital-quality sound. favorites pages by pressing the page of favorites can contain any A service fee is required to receive combination of AM or FM stations.
  • Page 157 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (7,1) Infotainment System Press the pushbutton below Finding a Category (CAT) 4. Press the pushbutton under the the right or left arrows on Remove tab until the category Station the display.
  • Page 158 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (8,1) Infotainment System FAV (Favorites): A maximum of To set up the number of favorites XM Updating: The encryption code pages: 36 stations can be programmed as...

  • Page 159: Radio Reception

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (9,1) Infotainment System If this station was one of the 1-866-635-2349 (U.S) and Check XM Receiver: If this www.xmradio.ca or call message does not clear within a presets, choose another station for that preset button.

  • Page 160: Fixed Mast Antenna

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (10,1) 7-10 Infotainment System Fixed Mast Antenna Audio Players FM signals only reach about 16 to The fixed mast antenna can CD Player 65 km (10 to 40 mi). Although the...
  • Page 161 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (11,1) Infotainment System 7-11 the CD player and the loading slot If the surface of a CD is soiled, When a CD is inserted, the CD...
  • Page 162 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (12,1) 7-12 Infotainment System display and artist information Compressed Audio or Mixed Mode FWD (Fast Forward): Press Discs displays on the bottom line. When and hold to advance playback information is not available, NO quickly within a track.
  • Page 163 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (13,1) Infotainment System 7-13 Play begins from the first track in Files accessed from the root playlist editing capability using the the first folder and continues radio.
  • Page 164 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (14,1) 7-14 Infotainment System displays on the top line of the on the number of files on the disc. file displays. Release FWD to display and artist information The radio may begin playing while it resume playing.

  • Page 165: Mp3

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (15,1) Infotainment System 7-15 The CD is dirty, scratched, wet, 3. Press the softkey below the 96 kbps, 112 kbps, 128 kbps, or upside down.
  • Page 166 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (16,1) 7-16 Infotainment System Current Disc displays. Press the begins playing MP3 files by that (Previous Folder): Press artist. To listen to MP3 files by...
  • Page 167 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (17,1) Infotainment System 7-17 Create a folder structure that Compressed Audio minimize the length of the file, makes it easy to find songs folder, or playlist name. Long The radio also plays discs that while driving.
  • Page 168 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (18,1) 7-18 Infotainment System accessed prior to any root directory folder. The folder down and up folder mode is chosen as the default buttons search playlists (Px) first folders.

  • Page 169: Auxiliary Devices

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (19,1) Infotainment System 7-19 Auxiliary Devices Using the USB Port (Power/Volume): Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or Using the Auxiliary Input Jack decrease the volume of the portable player.
  • Page 170 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (20,1) 7-20 Infotainment System Portable USB Hard Drives Up to 65,535 files. appear on the iPod and iPod appears on the radio display. The Fifth generation or later iPod...
  • Page 171 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (21,1) Infotainment System 7-21 Using Softkeys to Control a (Tune): Turn to select files. (Folder View): Press the USB Storage Device or iPod softkey below...
  • Page 172 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (22,1) 7-22 Infotainment System Third softkey, 5% through the list Repeat Functionality 3. Press to select the each time the softkey is pressed. desired menu.

  • Page 173: Bluetooth

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (23,1) Infotainment System 7-23 Pair cell phone(s) to the vehicle. Phone (Shuffle Off): Press the The system may not work with softkey below to turn shuffle all cell phones.
  • Page 174 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (24,1) 7-24 Infotainment System A Bluetooth system can use a When to Speak: A short tone (Call/Mute): Press to answer Bluetooth-capable cell phone with a...
  • Page 175 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (25,1) Infotainment System 7-25 The pairing process is disabled 3. Say Pair. The system responds Listing All Paired and Connected when the vehicle is moving.
  • Page 176 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (26,1) 7-26 Infotainment System Connecting to a Different Phone Storing and Deleting Phone Using the Store Command Numbers To connect to a different cell phone, 1.
  • Page 177 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (27,1) Infotainment System 7-27 repeats back the digit it heard Listing Stored Numbers Using the Dial or Call Command followed by a tone. After the last...
  • Page 178 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (28,1) 7-28 Infotainment System Press again to return to After each digit is entered, the Using the Re-dial Command system repeats back the digit it the original call.
  • Page 179 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (29,1) Infotainment System 7-29 Muting a Call Transferring Audio from the To access contacts stored in the cell Bluetooth System to a Cell Phone phone:...
  • Page 180 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (30,1) 7-30 Infotainment System Sending a Number or Name Tag Other Information During a Call ® The Bluetooth word mark and ® logos are owned by the Bluetooth 1.

  • Page 181: Climate Control Systems

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (1,1) Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control Systems The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with Climate Control Systems this system. For vehicles with the remote start feature, the climate control Climate Control Systems .
  • Page 182 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (2,1) Climate Controls counterclockwise. In any setting When this mode is selected, the For best results, clear all snow and system turns the recirculation mode...
  • Page 183 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (3,1) Climate Controls air mode can be used with all prevent window fogging and 3. Turn the moisture building up inside the modes, but it cannot be used with 4.

  • Page 184: Automatic Climate Control System

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (4,1) Climate Controls stay on continuously. The defogger Automatic Climate Control System can also be turned off by turning off The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with the engine.
  • Page 185 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (5,1) Climate Controls Automatic Operation automatically control the direction of interior depends on the outside the airflow to help reach the desired temperature and inside temperature This climate control system inside temperature.
  • Page 186 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (6,1) Climate Controls temperature setting does not cause turns the recirculation mode off and and the outside temperature is runs the air conditioning compressor above freezing. A flashing indicator the system to heat or cool any faster.
  • Page 187 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (7,1) Climate Controls throughout the vehicle. The outside prevent window fogging and continuously. The defogger can also moisture building up inside the be turned off by turning off the...

  • Page 188: Air Vents

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (8,1) Climate Controls Air Vents Maintenance Move the louvers on the air outlets Passenger Compartment up or down to change the direction Air Filter of the airflow. The louvers do not turn.
  • Page 189 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (9,1) Climate Controls 3. Unplug both wire cables and 4. Remove the air filter cover 5. Remove the filter cover and pull remove the glove box.
  • Page 190 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (10,1) 8-10 Climate Controls NOTES...
  • Page 191 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (1,1) Driving and Operating Driving and Retained Accessory Cruise Control Power (RAP) ....9-17 Cruise Control .

  • Page 192: Driving And Operating

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (2,1) Driving and Operating Driving Information an unbelted person is significantly city, freeway, and off-road driving, more likely to die than a person as well as other hints for driving in wearing a seat belt.

  • Page 193: Distracted Driving

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (3,1) Driving and Operating Watch the road. Do not read, Safe driver behavior and WARNING take notes, or look up understanding the environment in information on phones or other...

  • Page 194: Drunk Driving

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (4,1) Driving and Operating Allow enough following distance Control of a Vehicle If the engine ever stops while the between you and the driver in...

  • Page 195: Off-Road Recovery

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (5,1) Driving and Operating Curve Tips Off-Road Recovery 3. Turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway. Take curves at a reasonable speed.

  • Page 196: Driving On Wet Roads

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (6,1) Driving and Operating If the vehicle starts to slide, follow Remember: Antilock brakes help WARNING (Continued) these suggestions: avoid only the braking skid. Ease your foot off the...

  • Page 197: Highway Hypnosis

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (7,1) Driving and Operating Keep your eyes moving scan Other Rainy Weather Tips WARNING (Continued) the road ahead and to the sides. Besides slowing down, other wet...

  • Page 198: Winter Driving

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (8,1) Driving and Operating Stay in your own lane. Do not Drive with caution, whatever the Turn off cruise control on slippery swing wide or cut across the surfaces.

  • Page 199: If The Vehicle Is Stuck

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (9,1) Driving and Operating If the Vehicle Is Stuck WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) Slowly and cautiously spin the to the highest setting. See cannot be seen or smelled. It can...

  • Page 200: Vehicle Load Limits

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (10,1) 9-10 Driving and Operating Rocking the Vehicle to Get Vehicle Load Limits WARNING (Continued) it Out It is very important to know how vehicle handles. This could...
  • Page 201 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (11,1) Driving and Operating 9-11 pillar (B-pillar). With the driver Rating (GAWR) for the front and there will be five 150 lb door open, you will find the label rear axle.
  • Page 202 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (12,1) 9-12 Driving and Operating Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Vehicle Capacity Weight for Vehicle Capacity Weight for Vehicle Capacity Weight for Example 1 = 453 kg...
  • Page 203 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (13,1) Driving and Operating 9-13 seating positions. The combined the weight of the vehicle, all WARNING (Continued) weight of the driver, passengers, occupants, fuel, and cargo.

  • Page 204: Starting And Operating

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (14,1) 9-14 Driving and Operating Do not tow a trailer during Starting and WARNING (Continued) break-in. See Trailer Towing Operating on page 9 42 for the trailer...
  • Page 205 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (15,1) Driving and Operating 9-15 To shift out of P (Park), turn the The steering can bind with the 3. Come to a complete stop, shift wheels turned off center.

  • Page 206: Starting The Engine

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (16,1) 9-16 Driving and Operating ACC (ACC/ACCESSORY): This is START: This is the position that Starting Procedure starts the engine. When the engine the position in which you can 1.

  • Page 207: Power (Rap)

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (17,1) Driving and Operating 9-17 Sunroof (if equipped) the engine is already running. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, repeat these Engine cranking can be stopped...

  • Page 208: Shifting Out Of Park

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (18,1) 9-18 Driving and Operating Leaving the Vehicle With the If you have to leave an automatic Move the shift lever out of P (Park)

  • Page 209: That Burn

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (19,1) Driving and Operating 9-19 The shift lock release is always If you still cannot move the shift Engine Exhaust lever from P (Park), consult your...

  • Page 210: Running The Vehicle While

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (20,1) 9-20 Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle Automatic WARNING (Continued) While Parked Transmission There are holes or openings It is better not to park with the in the vehicle body from engine running.
  • Page 211 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (21,1) Driving and Operating 9-21 the shift lever button before you can the vehicle is already moving, use WARNING shift from P (Park) when the ignition N (Neutral) only.

  • Page 212: Manual Mode

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (22,1) 9-22 Driving and Operating D (Drive): This position is for Notice: Spinning the tires or normal driving with the automatic holding the vehicle in one place transmission.

  • Page 213: Fuel Economy Mode

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (23,1) Driving and Operating 9-23 the DIC is the highest gear that the Fuel Economy Mode When fuel economy mode is on: transmission will be allowed to...

  • Page 214: All-Wheel Drive

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (24,1) 9-24 Driving and Operating Drive Systems Brakes All-Wheel Drive Antilock Brake System (ABS) Vehicles with this feature always send engine power to all four This vehicle has the Antilock Brake wheels.

  • Page 215: Parking Brake

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (25,1) Driving and Operating 9-25 As the brakes are applied, the Braking in Emergencies draining the battery, avoid repeated computer keeps receiving updates cycles of the EPB system when the...
  • Page 216 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (26,1) 9-26 Driving and Operating SET will be displayed. If the status apply it again. If this light continues without the brake pedal applied, a to flash, do not drive the vehicle.

  • Page 217: Ride Control Systems

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (27,1) Driving and Operating 9-27 Automatic EPB Release Ride Control Systems It is recommended to leave the system on for normal driving The EPB will automatically release if...

  • Page 218: Stabilitrak System

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (28,1) 9-28 Driving and Operating Adding non-dealer accessories can helps the driver maintain directional This light is on the instrument affect the vehicle's performance. control of the vehicle in most driving cluster.

  • Page 219: System

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (29,1) Driving and Operating 9-29 The Traction Control System (TCS)/ Cruise Control WARNING (Continued) StabiliTrak button is on the With cruise control, the vehicle can instrument panel.
  • Page 220 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (30,1) 9-30 Driving and Operating To increase the speed in small RES+ (Resume/Accel): Move the Resuming a Set Speed amounts, move the thumbwheel thumbwheel up to resume a set...

  • Page 221: Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Parking Assist

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (31,1) Driving and Operating 9-31 Passing Another Vehicle While Ending Cruise Control Object Detection Using Cruise Control There are two ways to disengage Systems Use the accelerator pedal to the cruise control: increase the vehicle's speed.
  • Page 222 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (32,1) 9-32 Driving and Operating the rear bumper. This distance may ice, and slush. For cleaning WARNING (Continued) be less during warmer or humid instructions, see Exterior Care weather.

  • Page 223: Camera (Rvc)

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (33,1) Driving and Operating 9-33 Other conditions, such as To turn the RVC system on again, WARNING (Continued) vibrations from a jackhammer or press and hold the power button.
  • Page 224 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (34,1) 9-34 Driving and Operating Ice, snow, mud, or anything else conditions. The distance of the builds up on the camera lens. image that appears on the screen Clean the lens, rinse it with differs from the actual distance.

  • Page 225: Fuel

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (35,1) Driving and Operating 9-35 Fuel knock, might be heard when driving. If this occurs, use a gasoline rated Use of the recommended fuel is an...

  • Page 226: Fuel Additives

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (36,1) 9-36 Driving and Operating To check the fuel availability, ask an or more than 15% MTBE (an ether) Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) auto club, or contact a major oil...

  • Page 227: Filling The Tank

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (37,1) Driving and Operating 9-37 specifications can affect driveability Notice: This vehicle was not WARNING (Continued) designed for fuel that contains and could cause the malfunction indicator lamp to come on.

  • Page 228: Filling A Portable Fuel

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (38,1) 9-38 Driving and Operating Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not Notice: If a new fuel cap is top off or overfill the tank and wait a...

  • Page 229: Information

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (39,1) Driving and Operating 9-39 Do not tow a trailer during the Towing WARNING (Continued) first 800 km (500 mi), to prevent damage to the engine, axle or...
  • Page 230 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (40,1) 9-40 Driving and Operating Before starting, check all trailer hitch This can help to avoid situations WARNING (Continued) parts and attachments, safety that require heavy braking and chains, electrical connectors, lamps, sudden turns.
  • Page 231 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (41,1) Driving and Operating 9-41 When turning with a trailer, make Driving on Grades Parking on Hills wider turns than normal so the Reduce speed and shift to a lower...

  • Page 232: Trailer Towing

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (42,1) 9-42 Driving and Operating 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then transmission fluid, engine oil, axle Weight of the Trailer apply the parking brake and shift...
  • Page 233 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (43,1) Driving and Operating 9-43 Vehicle Axle Ratio Max. Trailer Wt. *GCWR 2.4L L4 Engine 3.23 680 kg (1,500 lbs) 2 438 kg (5,375 lbs) 3.0L V6 Engine...

  • Page 234: Towing Equipment

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (44,1) 9-44 Driving and Operating After loading the trailer, weigh the Total Weight on the Vehicle's bumper-type hitches to it. Use trailer and then the tongue,...

  • Page 235: Conversions And Add-Ons

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (45,1) Driving and Operating 9-45 Trailer Brakes Conversions and Add-on equipment can drain the vehicle's 12-volt battery, even if the A loaded trailer that weighs more Add-Ons vehicle is not operating.
  • Page 236 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (46,1) 9-46 Driving and Operating NOTES...
  • Page 237 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (1,1) Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Starter Switch Check ..10-23 Electrical System Automatic Transmission Shift Electrical System Lock Control Function Overload .

  • Page 238: Vehicle Care

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (2,1) 10-2 Vehicle Care When It Is Time for New General Information Damage to vehicle components Tires ..... . 10-50...

  • Page 239: Vehicle Checks

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (3,1) Vehicle Care 10-3 Vehicle Checks Keep a record with all parts receipts and list the mileage and the date of any service work performed.

  • Page 240: Engine Compartment Overview

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (4,1) 10-4 Vehicle Care Engine Compartment Overview 2.4L L4 Engine...
  • Page 241 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (5,1) Vehicle Care 10-5 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on 7. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brakes on page 10 20. page 10 12. 2. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir.
  • Page 242 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (6,1) 10-6 Vehicle Care 3.0L V6 Engine...

  • Page 243: Engine Cover

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (7,1) Vehicle Care 10-7 1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on 7. Windshield Washer Fluid Engine Cover Reservoir. See Adding Washer page 10 12. Fluid under Washer Fluid on 2.

  • Page 244: Engine Oil

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (8,1) 10-8 Vehicle Care Always dispose of engine oil 4. Lift and remove the engine WARNING properly. See What to Do with cover. Used Oil in this section.
  • Page 245 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (9,1) Vehicle Care 10-9 to use. For engine oil crankcase Selecting the Right Engine Oil vehicle warranty. Check with your capacity, see Capacities and dealer or service provider on Selecting the right engine oil Specifications on page 12 2.

  • Page 246: Engine Oil Life System

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (10,1) 10-10 Vehicle Care Engine Oil Additives/Engine Used oil can be a threat to the necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE environment. If you change your OIL SOON or CHANGE ENGINE...

  • Page 247: Automatic Transmission

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (11,1) Vehicle Care 10-11 since the last oil change. The oil life system can also be reset Change the fluid and filter at the as follows:...

  • Page 248: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (12,1) 10-12 Vehicle Care Engine Air Cleaner/Filter To inspect or replace: 3. Remove the screws (3) on the sides of the air cleaner cover See Engine Compartment Overview assembly.

  • Page 249: Cooling System

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (13,1) Vehicle Care 10-13 Cooling System WARNING Operating the engine with the air cleaner/filter off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air;...

  • Page 250: Engine Coolant

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (14,1) 10-14 Vehicle Care If the coolant inside the coolant If the engine is overheating, the fan 240 000 km (150,000 mi), whichever surge tank is hot, do not do anything should be running.
  • Page 251 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (15,1) Vehicle Care 10-15 sooner than DEX-COOL. Any listed in this manual for the WARNING (Continued) cooling system. See repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty.
  • Page 252 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (16,1) 10-16 Vehicle Care drinkable water and DEX-COOL WARNING WARNING coolant at the coolant surge tank, but be sure the cooling system, Turning the surge tank pressure...
  • Page 253 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (17,1) Vehicle Care 10-17 Turn the pressure cap slowly WARNING WARNING counterclockwise about one-quarter of a turn. If a hiss is Adding only plain water or some You can be burned if you spill heard, wait for that to stop.

  • Page 254: Engine Overheating

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (18,1) 10-18 Vehicle Care 4. With the coolant surge tank Engine Overheating WARNING (Continued) pressure cap off, start the There is a coolant temperature engine and let it run until the could get badly burned.

  • Page 255: Power Steering Fluid

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (19,1) Vehicle Care 10-19 Idles for long periods in traffic. If there is still no sign of steam, idle loss in this system could indicate a the engine for three minutes while problem.

  • Page 256: Washer Fluid

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (20,1) 10-20 Vehicle Care Fill the washer fluid tank only What to Use Adding Windshield Washer three-quarters full when it is Fluid To determine what kind of fluid to very cold.

  • Page 257: Brake Fluid

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (21,1) Vehicle Care 10-21 Brake linings should always be If this is not done, the brakes might WARNING replaced as complete axle sets. not work properly. For example,...
  • Page 258 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (22,1) 10-22 Vehicle Care There are only two reasons why the WARNING WARNING brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down: If too much brake fluid is added, it...

  • Page 259: Battery

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (23,1) Vehicle Care 10-23 If brake fluid is spilled on the Vehicle Storage noise is heard. A fluid loss could vehicle's painted surfaces, indicate a problem. Have it the paint finish can be inspected and repaired.

  • Page 260: Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (24,1) 10-24 Vehicle Care 3. Try to start the engine in each 2. Firmly apply the parking brake. Contact your dealer if service is gear. The vehicle should start See Parking Brake on required.

  • Page 261: Replacement

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (25,1) Vehicle Care 10-25 pressure from the regular brake damage that occurs would not be 2. Push the release lever (2) to pedal. Do this until the vehicle is covered by your warranty.

  • Page 262: Headlamp Aiming

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (26,1) 10-26 Vehicle Care 2. Turn the bottom edge of the Headlamp Aiming Bulb Replacement blade assembly (2) slightly away Headlamp aim has been preset and...

  • Page 263: Fog Lamps

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (27,1) Vehicle Care 10-27 1. Open the hood. See Hood on Fog Lamps page 10 3. To replace the front fog lamp bulb: 1. Locate the fog lamp located under the front fascia.

  • Page 264: Taillamps, Turn Signal

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (28,1) 10-28 Vehicle Care Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps To replace one of these bulbs: 2. Turn the bulb to be replaced 2. Remove the two screws holding counterclockwise to remove it in the taillamp assembly.

  • Page 265: License Plate Lamp

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (29,1) Vehicle Care 10-29 License Plate Lamp 3. Turn the bulb socket Replacement Bulbs counterclockwise and pull the Exterior Lamp Bulb To replace one of these bulbs: bulb straight out of the socket.

  • Page 266: Electrical System Electrical System

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (30,1) 10-30 Vehicle Care Electrical System Headlamp Wiring Fuses and Circuit Breakers An electrical overload may cause Electrical System the lamps to go on and off, or in The wiring circuits in the vehicle are some cases to remain off.
  • Page 267 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (31,1) Vehicle Care 10-31 Fuses Usage BATT2 Instrument Panel Fuse Block Main Feed 2 BATT3 Instrument Panel Fuse Block Main Feed 3 Body Control Module...
  • Page 268 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (32,1) 10-32 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Relays Usage FUEL/VAC Fuel Pump/ Parking Lamps Front Fog Lamps Vacuum Pump LP RH* (Right) (Europe Park...

  • Page 269: Block

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (33,1) Vehicle Care 10-33 Instrument Panel Fuse Block The instrument panel fuse block is on the passenger side of the lower console. Pull the latch of the fuse box cover straight back to access the fuses.
  • Page 270 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (34,1) 10-34 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Fuses Usage APO JACK Auxiliary Power Body Control FSCM Fuel System (CONSOLE) Outlet Jack (VBATT) Module (Battery...
  • Page 271 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (35,1) Vehicle Care 10-35 Fuses Usage Fuses Usage Relays Usage OSRVM Outside Rearview S/ROOF Sunroof Battery ACC/ Accessory/Run Mirror BATT RAP RLY Accessory Power PASS...

  • Page 272: Wheels And Tires

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (36,1) 10-36 Vehicle Care 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.

  • Page 273: Winter Tires

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (37,1) Vehicle Care 10-37 identified by the last two characters With winter tires, there may be Summer Tires of this TPC code, which will decreased dry road traction, This vehicle may come with high be MS.
  • Page 274 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (38,1) 10-38 Vehicle Care criteria have a TPC specification (4) Tire Identification Number code molded onto the sidewall. (TIN) The letters and numbers GM's TPC specifications meet or...
  • Page 275 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (39,1) Vehicle Care 10-39 (7) Maximum Cold Inflation The compact spare tire is for (5) Tire Inflation Load Limit Maximum load that emergency use when a regular...

  • Page 276: Tire Designations

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (40,1) 10-40 Vehicle Care Tire Designations (3) Aspect Ratio A two-digit is certified to carry. The speed number that indicates the tire rating is the maximum speed a Tire Size height-to-width measurements.
  • Page 277 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (41,1) Vehicle Care 10-41 Belt A rubber coated layer of maximum capacity of fuel, oil, GAWR RR Gross Axle Weight cords between the plies and the and coolant, but without Rating for the rear axle.
  • Page 278 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (42,1) 10-42 Vehicle Care Maximum Load Rating model name molding that is Sidewall The portion of a tire load rating for a tire at the higher or deeper than the same between the tread and the bead.

  • Page 279: Tire Pressure

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (43,1) Vehicle Care 10-43 tire's traction, temperature, recommended inflation pressure. Overinflated tires, or tires that and treadwear. Ratings are See Tire and Loading have too much air, can...

  • Page 280: Tire Pressure For High-Speed

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (44,1) 10-44 Vehicle Care When to Check pressure on the Tire and WARNING (Continued) Loading Information label, no Check the tires once a month or further adjustment is necessary.

  • Page 281: System

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (45,1) Vehicle Care 10-45 Return the tires to the The Tire Pressure Monitor System Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you recommended cold tire inflation...

  • Page 282: Operation

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (46,1) 10-46 Vehicle Care approximately one minute and then Tire Pressure Monitor tires to the recommended pressure remain continuously illuminated. shown on the tire loading...
  • Page 283 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (47,1) Vehicle Care 10-47 The TPMS system can warn about TPMS Malfunction Light malfunction light should go off a low tire pressure condition but it...

  • Page 284: Tire Inspection

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (48,1) 10-48 Vehicle Care TPMS Sensor Matching The TPMS matching process is: 7. Proceed to the passenger side rear tire. The passenger side Process 1. Set the parking brake.

  • Page 285: Tire Rotation

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (49,1) Vehicle Care 10-49 Replace the tire if: Tire Rotation The indicators at three or Tires should be rotated every more places around the tire 12 000 km (7,500 mi).

  • Page 286: When It Is Time For New Tires

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (50,1) 10-50 Vehicle Care Reset the Tire Pressure Monitor Lightly coat the center of the System. See Tire Pressure wheel hub with wheel bearing Monitor Operation on grease after a wheel change or page 10 46.

  • Page 287: Buying New Tires

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (51,1) Vehicle Care 10-51 equipped, be replaced after six at least a month, remove the tires or number is molded onto the tire's years, regardless of tread wear. The raise the vehicle to reduce the sidewall near the tire size.

  • Page 288: Different Size Tires And Wheels

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (52,1) 10-52 Vehicle Care Winter tires with the same speed sure they are the same size, WARNING rating as the original equipment load range, speed rating, and...

  • Page 289: Uniform Tire Quality

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (53,1) Vehicle Care 10-53 may be affected. If the vehicle has Uniform Tire Quality nominal rim diameters of electronic systems such as antilock 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm),...

  • Page 290: Wheel Alignment And Tire

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (54,1) 10-54 Vehicle Care graded 150 would wear one and straight-ahead braking traction performance on the laboratory one-half (1½) times as well on tests, and does not include...

  • Page 291: Wheel Replacement

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (55,1) Vehicle Care 10-55 road, the tires and wheels might Used Replacement Wheels WARNING need to be rebalanced. See your dealer for proper diagnosis. WARNING...

  • Page 292: If A Tire Goes Flat

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (56,1) 10-56 Vehicle Care If a Tire Goes Flat WARNING (Continued) WARNING It is unusual for a tire to blow out parts. The area damaged by the...

  • Page 293: Tire Changing

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (57,1) Vehicle Care 10-57 WARNING (Continued) WARNING (Continued) 1. Set the parking brake firmly. changing a flat tire. If it is used for anything else, you or others could 2.
  • Page 294 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (58,1) 10-58 Vehicle Care 5. Remove the wheel retainer bolt holding down the spare tire by turning it counterclockwise. 6. Remove the compact spare tire.
  • Page 295 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (59,1) Vehicle Care 10-59 1. Remove the wing-bolt (2) from the jack. 2. Remove the jack (3) and tool bag (1). 3. Remove the straps holding the...
  • Page 296 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (60,1) 10-60 Vehicle Care 4. If you have a coin/pierce jack, WARNING WARNING attach the jack handle extension to the jack by sliding the hook...
  • Page 297 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (61,1) Vehicle Care 10-61 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...
  • Page 298 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (62,1) 10-62 Vehicle Care 13. Lower the jack all the way and WARNING WARNING (Continued) remove the jack from under the vehicle. Wheel nuts that are improperly or collision, loose equipment could 14.
  • Page 299 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (63,1) Vehicle Care 10-63 1. Place the wheel wrench and 5. Remove the disk from the extension, if the vehicle has one, retainer bolt. Turn the disk over...

  • Page 300: Compact Spare Tire

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (64,1) 10-64 Vehicle Care The compact spare is for temporary The spare tire is for temporary Jump Starting use only. Replace the compact emergency use only. Replace it with...
  • Page 301 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (65,1) Vehicle Care 10-65 Notice: Ignoring these steps 2. Get the vehicles close enough 3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug unnecessary could result in costly damage to...
  • Page 302 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (66,1) 10-66 Vehicle Care WARNING An electric fan can start up even when the engine is not running and can injure you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from any underhood electric fan.
  • Page 303 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (67,1) Vehicle Care 10-67 5. Check that the jumper cables do 6. Connect the red positive (+) WARNING (Continued) not have loose or missing cable to the positive (+) terminal insulation.

  • Page 304: Towing The Vehicle

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (68,1) 10-68 Vehicle Care 9. Connect the other end of the Notice: If the jumper cables are Towing connected or removed in the negative ( ) cable away from the...
  • Page 305 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (69,1) Vehicle Care 10-69 Is the vehicle ready to be home. The two most common types towed? Just as preparing the of recreational vehicle towing are...
  • Page 306 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (70,1) 10-70 Vehicle Care PWR/MODING fuse from the 4. Turn the ignition key to LOCK/ Dolly Towing OFF and remove the key from instrument panel fuse block and (Front-Wheel-Drive Vehicles) store it in a safe location.

  • Page 307: Appearance Care

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (71,1) Vehicle Care 10-71 5. Remove the key from the Appearance Care ignition. 6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly. Exterior Care 7. Release the parking brake.
  • Page 308 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (72,1) 10-72 Vehicle Care Notice: Avoid using damage the vehicle's finish if they Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts high-pressure washes closer than remain on painted surfaces. Wash 30 cm (12 in) to the surface of the the vehicle as soon as possible.
  • Page 309 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (73,1) Vehicle Care 10-73 Clean rubber blades using a lint-free Tires and dust. Always wash the cloth or paper towel soaked with chrome with soap and water after...

  • Page 310: Interior Care

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (74,1) 10-74 Vehicle Care check constant velocity joints, material to parts repaired or Interior Care rubber boots, and axle seals for replaced to restore corrosion To prevent dirt particle abrasions, leaks.
  • Page 311 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (75,1) Vehicle Care 10-75 remain on the surface being 3.78 L (1 gal) of water. Notice: Cleaning the windshield cleaned for extended periods A concentrated soap solution will with water during the first three to of time.
  • Page 312 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (76,1) 10-76 Vehicle Care Fabric/Carpet/Suede 3. Start on the outside edge of the Cleaning High Gloss Surfaces soil and gently rub toward the and Vehicle Information and Start by vacuuming the surface center.

  • Page 313: Floor Mats

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (77,1) Vehicle Care 10-77 Instrument Panel, Leather, Do not use cleaners that increase WARNING gloss, especially on the instrument Vinyl, & Other Plastic Surfaces panel. Reflected glare can decrease Use a soft microfiber cloth Do not bleach or dye safety belts.
  • Page 314 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (78,1) 10-78 Vehicle Care Use the following guidelines for proper floor mat usage. The original equipment floor mats were designed for your vehicle. If the floor mats need...

  • Page 315: Service And Maintenance

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (1,1) Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information technicians, the dealer is the place for routine maintenance such as oil Maintenance Your vehicle is an important changes and tire rotations and investment.
  • Page 316 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (2,1) 11-2 Service and Maintenance Frequently towing a trailer. Because of the way people use Maintenance vehicles, maintenance needs vary. Used for high speed or...
  • Page 317 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (3,1) Service and Maintenance 11-3 Visually inspect steering, possible. If driven under the best reset oil life system. See Engine suspension, and chassis conditions, the engine oil life system...
  • Page 318 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (4,1) 11-4 Service and Maintenance Check parking brake and automatic transmission park mechanism. See Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check on page 10 24.
  • Page 319 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (5,1) Service and Maintenance 11-5...
  • Page 320 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (6,1) 11-6 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (3) Or every four years, whichever Schedule Additional Required comes first. Services Normal (4) Do not directly power wash the (1) Or every two years, whichever transfer case output seals.
  • Page 321 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (7,1) Service and Maintenance 11-7...
  • Page 322 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (8,1) 11-8 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (3) Or every four years, whichever Special Application Schedule Additional Required comes first. Services Services Severe (4) Do not directly power wash the (1) Or every two years, whichever transfer case output seals.

  • Page 323: Maintenance And Care

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (9,1) Service and Maintenance 11-9 To avoid break down or failure to Trained dealer technicians have Additional start the vehicle, maintain a access to tools and equipment Maintenance and Care battery with full cranking power.
  • Page 324 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (10,1) 11-10 Service and Maintenance Lamps the shocks and struts for signs Vehicle Care of leaking, blown seals, Properly working headlamps, To help keep the vehicle looking like...
  • Page 325 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (11,1) Service and Maintenance 11-11 Windshield For safety, appearance, and the best viewing, keep the windshield clean and clear. Signs of damage include scratches, cracks, and chips.

  • Page 326: Recommended Fluids

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (12,1) 11-12 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Fluid/Lubricant Engine Oil Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade.

  • Page 327: Maintenance Replacement Parts

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (13,1) Service and Maintenance 11-13 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2, Release Pawl Category LB or GC-LB.
  • Page 328 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (14,1) 11-14 Service and Maintenance Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 20901295 CF177 Spark Plugs 2.4L L4 Engine 12620540 41-108 3.0L V6 Engine...

  • Page 329: Maintenance Records

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (15,1) Service and Maintenance 11-15 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts.
  • Page 330 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (16,1) 11-16 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...

  • Page 331: Vehicle Identification

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 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...

  • Page 332: Technical Data

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (2,1) 12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood.
  • Page 333 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (3,1) Technical Data 12-3 Capacities Application Metric English Wheel Nut Torque 100 lb ft *See Automatic Transmission Fluid on page 10 11 for information on checking fluid level.

  • Page 334: Engine Drive Belt Routing

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (4,1) 12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing 3.0L V6 Engine 2.4L L4 Engine...
  • Page 335 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (1,1) Customer Information 13-1 Customer GM Mobility Reimbursement Reporting Safety Defects Program (U.S. and Reporting Safety Defects to Information Canada) ....13-7...

  • Page 336: Customer Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (2,1) 13-2 Customer Information Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting Chevrolet, member of dealership management, remember that your concern will it appears your concern cannot be...
  • Page 337 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (3,1) Customer Information 13-3 40 days. If you do not agree with the STEP THREE Canadian For further information concerning Owners: In the event that you do...
  • Page 338 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (4,1) 13-4 Customer Information Customer Satisfaction the good intentions of all parties STEP THREE involved, sometimes a Procedure (Mexico) If your case is not resolved in a misunderstanding may occur.

  • Page 339: Customer Assistance

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (5,1) Customer Information 13-5 Customer Assistance Canada All e-mail inquiries to the Customer Assistance Center (CAC) should be Offices (U.S. and Canada) General Motors of Canada Limited sent to: cac.chevrolet@gm.com.

  • Page 340: Customer Assistance For Text

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (6,1) 13-6 Customer Information El Salvador Online Owner Center (Preferred Dealer Information): Select a preferred 800-6273 Online Owner Experience dealer and view dealer location, (U.S.) my.chevrolet.com Honduras maps, phone numbers, and hours.

  • Page 341: Gm Mobility Reimbursement Program

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (7,1) Customer Information 13-7 Chevrolet Owner Centre GM Mobility General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Call (Canada) chevroletowner.ca Reimbursement Program 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for Take a trip to the Chevrolet Owner (U.S.
  • Page 342 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (8,1) 13-8 Customer Information Emergency Towing: Tow to the limitations described in the following This service is limited to the nearest dealer for warranty pages. Program coverage varies by...
  • Page 343 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (9,1) Customer Information 13-9 If the vehicle cannot be received existing Roadside Assistance Assistance, depending on availability at the chosen by the nearest Chevrolet dealer program guidelines.
  • Page 344 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (10,1) 13-10 Customer Information Acts of terrorism, riot or uproar, Canada are at the owner's expense Routine vehicle repair costs are not armed forces or police actions...

  • Page 345: Canada)

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (11,1) Customer Information 13-11 Model, year, color, and license Chevrolet reserves the right to make claims are made too often, or the plate number of the vehicle.

  • Page 346: Canada)

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (12,1) 13-12 Customer Information must be in good condition and restricted. Propane and other to Roadside Assistance. properly inflated. It is the owner's fuels are not provided through...

  • Page 347: Canada)

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (13,1) Customer Information 13-13 If your dealer requests you to bring entitled Limited Warranty and Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement the vehicle for service, you are...

  • Page 348: Collision Damage Repair (U.s. And Canada)

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (14,1) 13-14 Customer Information Rental reimbursement will be limited General Motors reserves the right to Collision parts are the best choice to and must be supported by original...
  • Page 349 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (15,1) Customer Information 13-15 poorly, exhibit premature durability/ various insurance policy terms. If a Crash Occurs corrosion problems, and may not Many insurance policies provide...

  • Page 350: Service Publications Ordering Information

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (16,1) 13-16 Customer Information Vehicle make, model, and Specify to the facility that any In such cases, you can have control model year. of the repair and parts choices as...

  • Page 351: Reporting Safety Defects

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (17,1) Customer Information 13-17 Owner Information Current and Past Models Reporting Safety Owner publications are written Technical Service Bulletins and Defects specifically for owners and intended...

  • Page 352: Government

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (18,1) 13-18 Customer Information To contact NHTSA, you may call Reporting Safety Defects Reporting Safety Defects the Vehicle Safety Hotline to the Canadian to General Motors...

  • Page 353: Privacy

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (19,1) Customer Information 13-19 Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders These data can help provide a better understanding of the Recording and This vehicle is equipped with an circumstances in which crashes and event data recorder (EDR).

  • Page 354: Onstar

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (20,1) 13-20 Customer Information if the vehicle is leased, with the OnStar Terms and Conditions and Radio Frequency consent of the lessee; in response Privacy Statement on the OnStar...

  • Page 355: Onstar Overview

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (1,1) OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview Push Make a call, end a call, or answer an incoming call. OnStar Overview Give OnStar Hands-Free Calling OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 voice commands.

  • Page 356: Onstar Services

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (2,1) 14-2 OnStar Push the OnStar Emergency button OnStar Services equipped with automatic door locks, to get a priority connection to an and can help police locate the Emergency Advisor available 24/ vehicle if it is stolen.

  • Page 357: Connections

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (3,1) OnStar 14-3 Using Voice Commands 2. Say Repeat. System responds Destination Download: Push with the last direction given, then During a Planned Route then request the Advisor to...
  • Page 358 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (4,1) 14-4 OnStar Hands-Free Calling Retrieve My Number 5. Say Yes or No to try again. System responds: OK, storing 1. Push . System responds: 1.

  • Page 359: Diagnostics

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (5,1) OnStar 14-5 Diagnostics OnStar Additional Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, Roadside Assistance, Turn-by-Turn Information OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics will Navigation, and Hands-Free Calling perform a vehicle check every are available on most vehicles.
  • Page 360 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (6,1) 14-6 OnStar network capacity, reception, and Services for People with OnStar.com technology compatible with OnStar Disabilities The website provides access to service. Service involving location...
  • Page 361 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (7,1) OnStar 14-7 manufacturer of the vehicle garages; or in an area with very Unable to Connect to OnStar furnishes detailed warranty dense trees. If GPS signals are Message information.
  • Page 362 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (8,1) 14-8 OnStar Privacy The complete OnStar Privacy Statement may be found at www.onstar.com. Privacy-sensitive users of wireless communications are cautioned that the privacy of any information sent via wireless cellular communications cannot be assured.
  • Page 363 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (1,1) INDEX Airbag System (cont'd) Appearance Care What Will You See after an Exterior ..... 10-71 About Driving the Vehicle .
  • Page 364 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (2,1) INDEX Bulb Replacement (cont'd) CD Player ..... 7-10 Headlamps .
  • Page 365 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (3,1) INDEX Clock ......5-6 Customer Assistance .
  • Page 366 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (4,1) INDEX Driving (cont'd) Engine Vehicle Load Limits ...9-10 Air Cleaner/Filter ... 10-12 Filter, Wet Roads .
  • Page 367 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (5,1) INDEX Fuel ......9-35 Additives .
  • Page 368 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (6,1) INDEX Lights Airbag Readiness ... . .5-12 Ignition Positions ....9-14 Labeling, Tire Sidewall .

  • Page 369: Maintenance Schedule

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (7,1) INDEX Lights (cont'd) Mirrors Tire Pressure ....5-20 Automatic Dimming...

  • Page 370: Onstar Additional

    Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (8,1) INDEX Power (cont'd) Seat Adjustment ....3-4 Engine ......10-8 Park Engine Oil Life System .
  • Page 371 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (9,1) INDEX Rearview Mirrors ....2-13 Replacing Safety Belt Automatic Dimming ...2-13 System Parts after a Crash .
  • Page 372 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (10,1) i-10 INDEX Seats (cont'd) Shift Lock Control Function Storage Areas Power Adjustment, Front ..3-4 Check, Automatic Cargo Cover ....4-2 Rear .
  • Page 373 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (11,1) INDEX i-11 Time ......5-6 Tires (cont'd) Trip Odometer .
  • Page 374 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12 Black plate (12,1) i-12 INDEX Vehicle (cont'd) Wheels Load Limits ....9-10 Alignment and Tire Messages .

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