Chevrolet Cruze Manual page 20

20 In brief
Parking
■ Always apply parking brake without
pressing release button. Apply as
firmly as possible on a downhill
slope or uphill slope. Operate foot
brake at same time to reduce
operating force.
■ Switch off the engine and ignition.
Turn the ignition key to 0, remove
and turn the steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock is felt to
engage. Vehicles with electronic
key system: with the vehicle
stationary, press the Start/Stop
button and open the driver's door.
For vehicles with automatic
transmission, move selector lever
to P position and remove key.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, engage first gear or set
the selector lever to P before
switching off the ignition. On an
uphill slope, turn the front wheels
away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill slope,
engage reverse gear or set the
selector lever to P before switching
off the ignition. Turn the front
wheels towards the kerb.
■ Close windows and sunroof.
■ Lock the vehicle with button e on
the remote control or, with
electronic key system, press switch
on the door handle.
■ Activate the anti-theft alarm system
3 31.
■ Do not park the vehicle on an easy
flammable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
■ The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been switched
off 3 183.
■ After running at high engine speeds
or with high engine loads, operate
the diesel engine briefly at a low
load or run in neutral for about 1 to
2 minutes at idle speed before
switching off in order to protect the
turbocharger.
Keys, locks 3 21.