Table Of Contents - Chevrolet 2011 Cruze Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Contents1
Table Of Contents2
Danger, Warnings And Cautions4
Symbols4
Indicators4
Vehicle Symbol Chart5
In Brief7
Doors7
Head Restraints7
Exterior Lighting7
Interior Lighting7
Instrument Panel Overview8
Initial Drive Information10
Remote Keyless Entry System10
Rke Transmitter With Remote Start10
Remote Vehicle Start11
Starting The Vehicle11
Canceling A Remote Start11
Climate Control Systems11
Door Locks12
Power Door Locks12
Safety Locks12
Seat Adjustment12
Windows12
Seat Height Adjuster13
Seat Cushion Tilt Feature13
Reclining Seatbacks13
Power Driver Seat14
Rear Seats14
Heated Seats14
Front Seats14
Head Restraint Adjustment15
Safety Belts15
Sensing System For Passenger Airbag15
Roof15
Mirror Adjustment16
Exterior16
Interior16
Steering Wheel Adjustment17
Dome Lamps17
Reading Lamps17
Instrument Panel Illumination Control18
Windshield Wiper/Washer19
Windshield Washer19
Climate Controls19
Transmission20
Driver Shift Control20
Automatic Climate Control System20
Vehicle Features21
Up-Shift Light21
Radio21
Storing A Favorite Station21
Satellite Radio22
Xm Satellite Radio Service22
Portable Audio Devices22
Bluetooth22
Steering Wheel Controls23
Cruise Controls23
Navigation System24
Driver Information Center (Dic)24
Power Outlets24
Performance And Maintenance25
Traction Control System25
Stabilitrak System25
Tire Pressure Monitor25
Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit26
Engine Oil Life System26
Resetting The Oil Life System26
Maintenance26
Driving For Better Fuel Economy27
Onstar28
Automatic Crash Response28
How Onstar Service Works28
Onstar Steering Wheel Controls29
Keys, Doors And Windows31
Keys32
Programming Transmitters To The Vehicle34
Battery Replacement34
Extending Engine Run Time36
Cancelling A Remote Start36
Conditions In Which Remote Start Will Not Work36
Automatic Door Locks38
Automatic Door Unlock38
Trunk38
Remote Trunk Release39
Emergency Trunk Release Handle39
Vehicle Security40
Vehicle Alarm System40
Arming The System40
Immobilizer40
Exterior Mirrors41
Convex Mirrors41
Manual Mirrors42
Power Mirrors42
Folding Mirrors43
Interior Mirrors43
Manual Foldaway Mirrors43
Heated Mirrors43
Power Windows44
Express Window Operation45
Obstacle Detection Feature45
Programming The Power Windows45
Window Lockout46
Overload Feature46
Sun Visors47
Sunroof47
Sunshade48
Safety Function48
Initializing The Sunroof48
Seats And Restraints49
Power Seat Adjustment52
Heated Front Seats55
Remote Start Heated Seats55
To Raise The Seatback57
Why Safety Belts Work59
How To Wear Safety Belts Properly61
Lap-Shoulder Belt67
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster69
Safety Belt Pretensionsers69
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides70
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy72
Safety Belt Extender72
Safety System Check72
Safety Belt Care73
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts After A Crash73
Airbag System74
Where Are The Airbags?76
When Should An Airbag Inflate?77
What Makes An Airbag Inflate?79
How Does An Airbag Restrain?79
What Will You See After An Airbag Inflates?80
Passenger Sensing System81
If The On Indicator Is Lit For A Child Restraint83
If The Off Indicator Is Lit For An Adult-Size Occupant84
Additional Factors Affecting System Operation85
Servicing The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle85
Adding Equipment To The Airbag-Equipped Vehicle86
Airbag System Check87
Replacing Airbag System Parts After A Crash87
Child Restraints88
Older Children88
Infants And Young Children90
Securing An Add-On Child Restraint In The Vehicle93
Where To Put The Restraint94
Securing The Child Within The Child Restraint94
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children95
Lower Anchors96
Top Tether Anchor96
Lower Anchor And Top Tether Anchor Locations97
Head Restraint Removal And Reinstallation101
Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash102
Securing Child Restraints103
Storage Compartments109
Instrument Panel Storage109
Glove Box109
Cupholders109
Center Console Storage110
Additional Storage Features110
Cargo Tie-Downs110
Instruments And Controls111
Controls112
Horn113
Compass114
Wipe Parking114
Clock115
Setting The Time115
Setting The 12/24 Hour Format115
Cigarette Lighter116
Ashtrays117
Warning Lights, Gauges And Indicators117
Instrument Cluster118
Speedometer119
Odometer119
Trip Odometer119
Tachometer119
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge120
Safety Belt Reminders120
Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light120
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light121
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator122
Charging System Light123
Malfunction Indicator Lamp123
Light Flashing124
Light On Steady124
Service Vehicle Soon Light126
Brake System Warning Light126
Antilock Brake System Warning Light127
Power Steering Warning Light128
Traction Off Light128
Stabilitrak Off Light128
Traction Control System/Stabilitrak Light129
Tire Pressure Light129
Engine Oil Pressure Light130
Low Fuel Warning Light130
Security Light131
Reduced Engine Power Light131
High-Beam On Light131
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light132
Front Fog Lamp Light132
Lamps On Reminder132
Cruise Control Light132
Information Displays133
Door Ajar Light133
Driver Information Center133
Dic Operation And Displays133
Trip/Fuel Menu Items134
Fuel Range134
Average Speed134
Fuel Used135
Digital Speed135
Navigation135
Blank Display135
Vehicle Messages136
Battery Voltage136
Battery Saver Active137
Low Battery137
Brake System Messages137
Compass Messages138
Cruise Control Messages138
Door Ajar Messages138
Engine Cooling System Messages138
Engine Oil Messages139
Engine Power Messages139
Fuel System Messages139
Key And Lock Messages139
Automatic Light Control On140
Automatic Light Control Off140
Xxx Turn Indicator Failure140
Turn Signal On140
Theft Attempted141
Service Ac System141
Service Power Steering141
Service Vehicle Soon141
Service Transmission142
Transmission Hot - Idle Engine142
Ice Possible Drive With Care142
Steering Column Is Locked142
Vehicle Personalization143
Entering The Personalization Menus143
Climate And Air Quality143
Auto Fan Speed144
Air Quality Sensor144
Remote Start Auto Heat Seats144
Auto Defog144
Comfort And Convenience145
Chime Volume145
Collision/Detection Systems145
Park Assist145
Auto Door Unlock146
Delayed Door Lock146
Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out146
Remote Locking, Unlocking Starting147
Remote Lock Feedback147
Door Unlock Or Remote Door Unlock147
Remote Unlock Light Feedback147
Exterior Lamp Controls149
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer150
Flash-To-Pass150
Daytime Running Lamps150
Automatic Headlamp System151
Hazard Warning Flashers152
Turn And Lane-Change Signals152
Front Fog Lamps152
Courtesy Lamps153
Lighting Features154
Entry Lighting154
Exit Lighting154
Battery Power Protection154
Infotainment155
Theft-Deterrent Feature155
Vehicle Identification155
Introduction155
Overview (Base Level)156
Infotainment System156
Overview (Uplevel)158
Turning The System On Or Off160
Automatic Switch Off160
Menu System (Base Level)160
Menu Icons160
Operation160
Selecting A Menu Option161
Submenus161
Activating A Setting161
Setting A Value161
Entering A Character Sequence162
Menu System (Uplevel)162
Turning A Function On Or Off163
Audio Settings163
System Settings164
Adjusting The Treble, Midrange, And Bass164
Adjusting The Fader And Balance164
Adjusting The Eq (Equalizer)164
Am-Fm Radio165
Control Buttons165
Rds (Radio Data System)165
Radio Menus165
Favorites List166
Station Lists166
Category Lists166
Updating Station & Category Lists166
Autostore Stations167
Selecting The Xm Band167
Xm Categories168
Selecting An Xm Channel168
Selecting A Channel168
Storing An Xm Channel As Favorite168
Retrieving Channels169
Xm Messages169
Radio Reception170
Fm170
Cellular Phone Usage170
Audio Players171
Satellite Radio Antenna171
Multi-Band Antenna171
Cd Player171
Inserting A Cd172
Removing A Cd172
Playing A Cd Or Mp3 Cd172
Selecting A Cd Track172
Auxiliary Devices173
Using The Cd Menu173
Searching For Mp3 Tracks173
3.5 Mm Jack173
Connecting And Controlling An Ipod174
Adjusting The Volume174
Usb Port174
Shuffle174
Connecting And Controlling A Playsforsure Device (Pfd) Or Zune175
Connecting And Controlling Usb Drive175
Searching For A Track175
Phone176
Bluetooth (Overview)176
Shuffle Functionality176
Bluetooth Controls177
Voice Recognition177
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls)178
Pairing178
Linking To A Different Phone179
Making A Call Using Phone Book180
Making A Call180
Accepting Or Declining A Call180
Call Waiting181
Conference Calling181
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (Dtmf) Tones181
Ending A Call181
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition)182
Using Voice Recognition182
Pairing Information182
Pairing A Phone182
Listing All Paired And Connected Phones183
Deleting A Paired Phone183
Connecting To A Different Phone183
Storing And Deleting Phone Numbers184
Using The Store Command184
Using The Digit Store Command184
Using The Delete Command184
Listing Stored Numbers185
Three Way Calling186
Receiving A Call186
Air Conditioning190
Rear Window Defogger190
Air Vents194
Sensors194
Passenger Compartment Air Filter195
Driving And Operating197
Driving Information198
Defensive Driving198
Control Of A Vehicle199
Steering200
Steering Tips200
Steering In Emergencies200
Off-Road Recovery201
Loss Of Control202
Skidding202
Driving On Wet Roads203
Hydroplaning203
Highway Hypnosis204
Hill And Mountain Roads204
Winter Driving205
Driving On Snow Or Ice205
Blizzard Conditions206
If The Vehicle Is Stuck207
Rocking The Vehicle To Get It Out207
Vehicle Load Limits207
Tire And Loading Information Label208
Steps For Determining Correct Load Limit209
Certification Label210
Starting And Operation212
New Vehicle Break-In212
Ignition Positions212
Starting The Engine214
Automatic Transmission214
Manual Transmission214
Engine Heater215
To Use The Engine Heater215
Retained Accessory Power216
Shifting Into Park216
Shifting Out Of Park217
Leaving The Vehicle With The Engine Running217
Torque Lock217
Shift Lock Manual Release218
Parking219
Parking Over Things That Burn219
Engine Exhaust219
Running The Vehicle While Parked220
Manual Mode223
Shift Pattern224
Economy Model224
Brakes226
Antilock Brake System226
Using Abs226
Parking Brake227
Ride Control Systems228
Brake Assist228
Cruise Control231
Setting Cruise Control232
Resuming A Set Speed232
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control232
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control232
Objection Detection Systems233
Ultrasonic Parking Assist233
Ending Cruise Control233
Erasing Speed Memory233
Turning The System On And Off234
Fuel235
Recommended Fuel235
Gasoline Specifications236
California Fuel Requirements236
Fuels In Foreign Countries236
Fuel Additives236
Filling The Tank238
Filling A Portable Fuel Container239
Towing240
Driving Characteristics And Towing Tips240
Pulling A Trailer241
Driving With A Trailer241
Towing With A Stability Control System241
Following Distance242
Passing242
Backin Up242
Making Turns242
Parking On Hills243
Leaving After Parking On A Hill243
Trailer Towing244
Maintenance When Trailer Towing244
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing244
Weight Of The Trailer244
Towing Equipment245
Total Weight On Your Vehicle's Tires245
Hitches245
Conversions And Add-Ons246
Safety Chains246
Trailer Brakes246
Vehicle Care247
General Information247
Headlamp Aiming247
Bulb Replacement247
Electrical System247
Vehicle Checks250
Hood250
Engine Compartment Overview252
Engine Oil255
Checking Engine Oil255
When To Add Engine Oil256
Selecting The Right Engine Oil256
Viscosity Grade257
Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil Flushes258
What To Do With Used Oil258
When To Change Engine Oil258
Automatic Transmission Fluid259
Manual Transmission Fluid259
How To Reset The Engine Oil Life System259
Hydraulic Clutch260
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter260
When To Inspect The Engine Air Cleaner/Filter260
How To Inspect The Engine Air Cleaner/Filter260
Scheduled Maintenance260
Cooling System262
Engine Coolant262
Checking Coolant263
How To Add Coolant To The Coolant Surge Tank264
Engine Overheating266
If Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment266
If No Steam Is Coming From The Engine Compartment266
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode267
Power Steering Fluid267
Washer Fluid267
Adding Washer Fluid268
Brake Pedal Travel269
Brake Adjustment269
Replacing Brake System Parts269
Brake Fluid269
Checking Brake Fluid270
Battery271
Vehicle Storage271
Starter Switch Check271
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check272
Ignition Transmission Lock Check272
Park Brake And P Mechanism Check273
Wiper Blade Replacement273
Windshield Replacement274
Parking/Turn Signal Lamp275
License Plate Lamp279
Replacement Bulbs279
Fuses And Circuit Breakers280
Windshield Wipers280
Engine Compartment Fuse Block281
Instrument Panel Fuse Block284
Tires286
Winter Tires286
Low-Profile Tires287
Tire Sidewall Labeling288
Tire Designations290
Tire Size290
Tire Terminology And Definitions290
Intended Outboard Sidewall291
Maximum Inflation Pressure291
Maximum Load Rating292
Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight292
Normal Occupant Weight292
Outward Facing Sidewall292
Vehicle Capacity Weight293
Vehicle Maximum Load293
Vehicle Placard293
Tire Pressure293
Tire Pressure Monitor System294
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation296
Tpms Malfunction Light And Message297
Tpms Sensor Matching Process298
Tire Inspection299
Tire Rotation299
When It Is Time For New Tires300
Buying New Tires301
Different Size Tires And Wheels303
Uniform Tire Quality Grading303
Treadwear304
Traction304
Temperature304
Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance305
Wheel Replacement305
Used Replacement Wheels305
Tire Chains306
If A Tire Goes Flat306
Tire Sealant309
Using The Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit310
Removal And Installation Of The Sealant Canister314
Storing The Tire Sealant And Compressor Kit315
Tire Changing316
Removing The Spare Tire And Tools316
Removing The Flat Tire And Installing The Spare Tire317
Storing A Flat Or Spare Tire And Tools322
Storing The Flat Tire And Tools322
Compact Spare Tire323
Storing The Compact Spare Tire And Tools323
Jump Starting324
Jumper Cable Removal326
Towing The Vehicle327
Recreational Vehicle Towing327
Dinghy Towing327
Appearance Care329
Exterior Care329
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses329
Finish Care329
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts330
Washing The Vehicle330
Shutter System331
Weatherstrips331
Wheels And Trim - Aluminum Or Chrome331
Windshield And Wiper Blades332
Sheet Metal Damage333
Finish Damage333
Steering, Suspension And Chassis Components333
Lubricate Body Components333
Interior Care334
Chemical Paint Spotting334
Fabric/Carpet335
Leather335
Care Of Safety Belts336
Floor Mats337
Removing And Replacing The Floor Mats337
Service And Maintenance339
Rotation Of New Tires340
When The Change Engine Oil Soon Message Displays340
Every Engine Oil Change341
Additional Required Services342
Every 12 000 Km/7,500 Mi342
At Each Fuel Stop342
Once A Month342
Recommended Fluids And Lubricants344
Maintenance Replacement Parts346
Technical Data351
Vehicle Identification Number351
Engine Identification351
Vehicle Data352
Capacities And Specifications352
Engine Drive Belt Routing354
Customer Information355
Customer Satisfaction Procedure355
Reporting Safety Defects367
Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy368
Event Data Recorders369
Radio Frequency Identification370
Radio Frequency Statement370
Index371