Driving And Operating; Driving Hints; Starting And Operating; Control Of The Vehicle - Chevrolet Cruze Owner's Manual

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Driving and operating

Driving and operating
Driving hints ............................... 216
Starting and operating ............... 216
Engine exhaust .......................... 222
Automatic transmission .............. 224
Manual transmission .................. 226
Brakes ........................................ 227
Ride control systems ................. 228
Cruise control ............................. 230
Object detection systems ........... 231
Fuel ............................................ 236

Driving hints

Control of the vehicle

Never coast with engine not
running (except during
Autostop)
Many systems will not function in this
situation (e.g. brake servo unit, power
steering). Driving in this manner is a
danger to yourself and others. All
systems function during an Autostop,
but there will be a controlled reduction
in power steering assist and vehicle
speed is reduced.
Stop-start system 3 219.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is
uninhibited, there must be no mats in
the area of the pedals.

Starting and operating

New vehicle running-in

Use the following precautions for the
first few hundred kilometres to
improve the performance and
economy of your vehicle and add to
its long life:
■ Avoid full-throttle starts.
■ Do not race the engine.
■ Avoid hard stops except in
emergencies. This will allow your
brakes to bed in properly.
■ Avoid quick starts, sudden
accelerations, and prolonged high-
speed driving in order to avoid
damage to the engine and to
conserve fuel.
■ Avoid full-throttle acceleration in
low gear.
■ Do not tow any other vehicle.