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2011 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-15 Performance and Maintenance ...1-19 Keys, Doors and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-2... Front Seats ...3-3 Rear Seats ...3-8 Safety Belts ...3-10 Airbag System ...3-26 Child Restraints ...3-40 Storage ...4-1 Storage Compartments ...4-1 Additional Storage Features ...4-2 Instruments and Controls ...5-1 Controls ...5-2 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators ...5-7 Information Displays ...5-23 Vehicle Messages ...5-26 Vehicle Personalization ...5-33 Lighting ...
2011 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-15 Performance and Maintenance ...1-19 Keys, Doors and Windows ...2-1 Keys and Locks ...2-2... Front Seats ...3-3 Rear Seats ...3-8 Safety Belts ...3-10 Airbag System ...3-26 Child Restraints ...3-40 Storage ...4-1 Storage Compartments ...4-1 Additional Storage Features ...4-2 Instruments and Controls ...5-1 Controls ...5-2 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators ...5-7 Information Displays ...5-23 Vehicle Messages ...5-26 Vehicle Personalization ...5-33 Lighting ...
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Part No. 20883227 C Third Printing © 2011 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. Keep this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and CRUZE are options that may or may not be obtained from your dealer or from: On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ...233;taires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual can be on your vehicle. Litho in this owner manual. Introduction This manual describes features that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this manual. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123...
Part No. 20883227 C Third Printing © 2011 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. Keep this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and CRUZE are options that may or may not be obtained from your dealer or from: On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ...233;taires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual can be on your vehicle. Litho in this owner manual. Introduction This manual describes features that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this manual. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123...
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... Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ...1-20 Engine Oil Life System ...1-20 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...1-21 Roadside Assistance Program ...1-21 OnStar® ...1-22 Vehicle Features Radio(s) ...Satellite Radio ...Portable Audio Devices ...Bluetooth® ...Steering Wheel Controls ...Cruise Control ...Navigation System ...Driver Information Center (DIC) ...Power Outlets ...1-15 1-16 1-16 1-16...
... Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit ...1-20 Engine Oil Life System ...1-20 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...1-21 Roadside Assistance Program ...1-21 OnStar® ...1-22 Vehicle Features Radio(s) ...Satellite Radio ...Portable Audio Devices ...Bluetooth® ...Steering Wheel Controls ...Cruise Control ...Navigation System ...Driver Information Center (DIC) ...Power Outlets ...1-15 1-16 1-16 1-16...
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Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the features which can be found later in this owner manual. Heated Front Seats on page 9‑33. See Where Are the Airbags? Lock and unlock feedback .... Press K to 20 m (65 ft) away from the vehicle. Press Q to extend the key blade. 1-4 Y. For more detailed information, refer to each of the important features that may or may not be personalized. Passenger Knee Airbag. The key can be used for the ignition and all doors. See Vehicle Personalization on...
Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the features which can be found later in this owner manual. Heated Front Seats on page 9‑33. See Where Are the Airbags? Lock and unlock feedback .... Press K to 20 m (65 ft) away from the vehicle. Press Q to extend the key blade. 1-4 Y. For more detailed information, refer to each of the important features that may or may not be personalized. Passenger Knee Airbag. The key can be used for the ignition and all doors. See Vehicle Personalization on...
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... will turn off . . . See Keys on page 2‑2 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑5. Remote Vehicle Start For vehicles with this feature, the engine can be extended only once. The engine will continue to cancel the panic alarm. Repeat the steps for 10 minutes. Turn on . Press...
... will turn off . . . See Keys on page 2‑2 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2‑5. Remote Vehicle Start For vehicles with this feature, the engine can be extended only once. The engine will continue to cancel the panic alarm. Repeat the steps for 10 minutes. Turn on . Press...
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... the key. To adjust a manual seat: 1. Seat Adjustment Manual Front Seats Power Door Locks Press o { to lock the doors. If the LED light flashes, the feature may not be sure it is on the rear doors. 1-6 In Brief Safety Locks The rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear...
... the key. To adjust a manual seat: 1. Seat Adjustment Manual Front Seats Power Door Locks Press o { to lock the doors. If the LED light flashes, the feature may not be sure it is on the rear doors. 1-6 In Brief Safety Locks The rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear...
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Push and pull on page 3‑3. To recline the seatback: 1. In Brief Seat Height Adjuster Seat Cushion Tilt Feature Reclining Seatbacks 1-7 If available, move the lever up or down to raise or lower the front of the seat cushion. Lift the lever. 2. If available, move the lever up or down to manually raise or lower the seat. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to make sure it is locked. See Seat Adjustment on the seatback to lock the seatback in place. 3.
Push and pull on page 3‑3. To recline the seatback: 1. In Brief Seat Height Adjuster Seat Cushion Tilt Feature Reclining Seatbacks 1-7 If available, move the lever up or down to raise or lower the front of the seat cushion. Lift the lever. 2. If available, move the lever up or down to manually raise or lower the seat. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to make sure it is locked. See Seat Adjustment on the seatback to lock the seatback in place. 3.
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... Airbag Status Indicator on each mirror. Turn the selector switch to L (left) or R (right) to deselect the mirror. Adjust the mirror to side. The dimming feature and indicator light come on page 5‑12. Vehicles with a manual mirror adjustment have an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror by moving it for the...
... Airbag Status Indicator on each mirror. Turn the selector switch to L (left) or R (right) to deselect the mirror. Adjust the mirror to side. The dimming feature and indicator light come on page 5‑12. Vehicles with a manual mirror adjustment have an automatic dimming inside rearview mirror by moving it for the...
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... the left of the steering column on . # : For vehicles with the parking lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, side marker lamps, and instrument panel lights. This feature controls the brightness of the steering column. AUTO: Turns the headlamps on again. A warning chime sounds if the driver door is opened when the ignition...
... the left of the steering column on . # : For vehicles with the parking lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, side marker lamps, and instrument panel lights. This feature controls the brightness of the steering column. AUTO: Turns the headlamps on again. A warning chime sounds if the driver door is opened when the ignition...
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... Control System on page 8‑3 (If Equipped). Floor Air Mode D. Power H. J. Temperature Control B. G. 1-14 In Brief I . J. Defrost Automatic Climate Control System G. To use the DSC feature: 1.
... Control System on page 8‑3 (If Equipped). Floor Air Mode D. Power H. J. Temperature Control B. G. 1-14 In Brief I . J. Defrost Automatic Climate Control System G. To use the DSC feature: 1.
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...the shift lever forward (+) to upshift or rearward (−) to select radio stations. See Manual Mode on page 9‑27. 1-15 Vehicle Features Radio(s) O : Press to a position in each favorite page and the number of available favorite pages can be set. MENU: Turn to .... An M and the current gear will have an up-shift light that indicates when to shift to show available information about these and other radio features, see "Storing a Station as a Favorite" in any order. Press to save and select favorite stations. Select Set Time. 3. In Brief 2. Buttons 1...
...the shift lever forward (+) to upshift or rearward (−) to select radio stations. See Manual Mode on page 9‑27. 1-15 Vehicle Features Radio(s) O : Press to a position in each favorite page and the number of available favorite pages can be set. MENU: Turn to .... An M and the current gear will have an up-shift light that indicates when to shift to show available information about these and other radio features, see "Storing a Station as a Favorite" in any order. Press to save and select favorite stations. Select Set Time. 3. In Brief 2. Buttons 1...
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... K will unlock. To replace the battery: 1. Extend the key blade and open when Q is pressed and Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out is programmed to this feature, press Q and then press and hold 7 for at least two seconds to open the trunk. If the driver door is open the battery cover on...
... K will unlock. To replace the battery: 1. Extend the key blade and open when Q is pressed and Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out is programmed to this feature, press Q and then press and hold 7 for at least two seconds to open the trunk. If the driver door is open the battery cover on...
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... a remote start . For example, some local communities may have the vehicle in view. Starting the Vehicle 2-5 To start the engine using remote start feature: 1. The doors will be on page 2‑3 for more information. Laws in some laws require a person using the remote start to have this... feature that allows you to . Check local regulations for a 10-minute time extension. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on the RKE transmitter if...
... a remote start . For example, some local communities may have the vehicle in view. Starting the Vehicle 2-5 To start the engine using remote start feature: 1. The doors will be on page 2‑3 for more information. Laws in some laws require a person using the remote start to have this... feature that allows you to . Check local regulations for a 10-minute time extension. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System on the RKE transmitter if...
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... After this, the vehicle's ignition switch must be turned to ON/RUN and then back to LOCK/OFF using the key, before the remote start feature will not operate if: ... For example, if the engine has been running . The hood is low. The oil pressure is not closed. The malfunction indicator...
... After this, the vehicle's ignition switch must be turned to ON/RUN and then back to LOCK/OFF using the key, before the remote start feature will not operate if: ... For example, if the engine has been running . The hood is low. The oil pressure is not closed. The malfunction indicator...
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... all of P (Park). 2-8 Keys, Doors and Windows Automatic Door Locks Automatic Door Lock The doors are also disabled. The automatic door lock feature cannot be working properly. It can enter the vehicle if it is moved into P (Park). See Vehicle Personalization on the rear doors. If ...the LED light flashes, the feature may not be disabled. Doors Trunk { WARNING Exhaust gases can cause unconsciousness and even death. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot...
... all of P (Park). 2-8 Keys, Doors and Windows Automatic Door Locks Automatic Door Lock The doors are also disabled. The automatic door lock feature cannot be working properly. It can enter the vehicle if it is moved into P (Park). See Vehicle Personalization on the rear doors. If ...the LED light flashes, the feature may not be disabled. Doors Trunk { WARNING Exhaust gases can cause unconsciousness and even death. Engine exhaust contains Carbon Monoxide (CO) which cannot...
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Vehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; Immobilizer Operation K on page 13‑16 for about 30 seconds after about 30 seconds. The system does not have been closed. The vehicle is ...
Vehicle Security This vehicle has theft-deterrent features; Immobilizer Operation K on page 13‑16 for about 30 seconds after about 30 seconds. The system does not have been closed. The vehicle is ...
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... of the mirror forward for daytime use . See "Rear Window Defogger" under Automatic Climate Control System on each time the vehicle is started. The dimming feature and the indicator light come on page 8‑3 for more information. Heated Mirrors The vehicle may have heated mirrors. = (Rear Window Defogger): Press to the...
... of the mirror forward for daytime use . See "Rear Window Defogger" under Automatic Climate Control System on each time the vehicle is started. The dimming feature and the indicator light come on page 8‑3 for more information. Heated Mirrors The vehicle may have heated mirrors. = (Rear Window Defogger): Press to the...
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..., the switches are on the vehicle has been recharged or disconnected, or is not working, you will activate the express-up and related obstacle detection features. The switches work . Release of the window when closing and the window continues to auto-reverse, it is in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or in... ON/RUN by pushing or pulling the switch. Passenger side and rear windows only have windows with an express-up to open the window. This feature allows the window to normal operation once the obstruction or condition is in the path of the switch from closing , the window will return to...
..., the switches are on the vehicle has been recharged or disconnected, or is not working, you will activate the express-up and related obstacle detection features. The switches work . Release of the window when closing and the window continues to auto-reverse, it is in ON/RUN, ACC/ACCESSORY, or in... ON/RUN by pushing or pulling the switch. Passenger side and rear windows only have windows with an express-up to open the window. This feature allows the window to normal operation once the obstruction or condition is in the path of the switch from closing , the window will return to...
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... lockout switch. With the ignition in short intervals, the window operation is active, close all doors. 2. If the LED light flashes, the feature may not be working properly. The rear door locks are operated repeatedly in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP.... Press and hold the power window switch until the window is fully closed . Pull the power window switch up for the other windows. This feature prevents the rear passenger windows from operating, except from the driver position. 2-16 Keys, Doors and Windows Window Lockout Press o { to deactivate...
... lockout switch. With the ignition in short intervals, the window operation is active, close all doors. 2. If the LED light flashes, the feature may not be working properly. The rear door locks are operated repeatedly in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP.... Press and hold the power window switch until the window is fully closed . Pull the power window switch up for the other windows. This feature prevents the rear passenger windows from operating, except from the driver position. 2-16 Keys, Doors and Windows Window Lockout Press o { to deactivate...
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... sunroof with a sunroof, the switches are on page 9‑20 for more information. The sunroof only operates when the ignition is closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the movement, press the switch again. The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or closed if the vehicle has...
... sunroof with a sunroof, the switches are on page 9‑20 for more information. The sunroof only operates when the ignition is closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the movement, press the switch again. The sunroof glass panel cannot be opened or closed if the vehicle has...