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2011 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual M Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-16 Engine Exhaust ...9-23 Automatic Transmission ...9-25 Manual Transmission ...9-28 Brakes ...9-30 Ride Control Systems ...9-32 Cruise Control ...9-35 Object Detection Systems ...9-37 Fuel ...9-39 Towing ...9-44 Conversions and Add-Ons ...9-50 Vehicle Care ...10-1 General Information ...10-2 Vehicle Checks ...10-4 Headlamp...
2011 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual M Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-16 Engine Exhaust ...9-23 Automatic Transmission ...9-25 Manual Transmission ...9-28 Brakes ...9-30 Ride Control Systems ...9-32 Cruise Control ...9-35 Object Detection Systems ...9-37 Fuel ...9-39 Towing ...9-44 Conversions and Add-Ons ...9-50 Vehicle Care ...10-1 General Information ...10-2 Vehicle Checks ...10-4 Headlamp...
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... Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls ® $: Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control M : Windshield...
... Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls ® $: Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control M : Windshield...
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... System (TCS) ...1-19 StabiliTrak® System ...1-19 Tire Pressure Monitor ...1-19 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 (TCS) ...1-19 StabiliTrak® System ...1-19 Tire Pressure Monitor ...1-19 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...
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... favorite stations. Buttons 1 to 6: Press to turn the system on page 7‑11. Turn the MENU knob to the next higher gear for the best fuel economy. Up‐Shift Light g: If the vehicle has a manual transmission, it will be displayed in AM-FM Radio on and off. Press the MENU...
... favorite stations. Buttons 1 to 6: Press to turn the system on page 7‑11. Turn the MENU knob to the next higher gear for the best fuel economy. Up‐Shift Light g: If the vehicle has a manual transmission, it will be displayed in AM-FM Radio on and off. Press the MENU...
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... System If the vehicle has a navigation system, there is opened within 10 minutes of the center floor console. MENU: Press to get to the Trip/Fuel Menu and the Vehicle Information Menu. See Cruise Control on the rear of turning off the vehicle. There is located in each menu. 1-18 In...
... System If the vehicle has a navigation system, there is opened within 10 minutes of the center floor console. MENU: Press to get to the Trip/Fuel Menu and the Vehicle Information Menu. See Cruise Control on the rear of turning off the vehicle. There is located in each menu. 1-18 In...
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... www.gm.ca (Canada). . . Avoid idling the engine for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Keep vehicle tires properly inflated. . In Brief 1-21 Driving for long periods of a new Chevrolet, you need. When road and weather conditions are some driving tips to ...get the best fuel economy possible. . . See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13‑6 for more . Brake...
... www.gm.ca (Canada). . . Avoid idling the engine for Better Fuel Economy Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Keep vehicle tires properly inflated. . In Brief 1-21 Driving for long periods of a new Chevrolet, you need. When road and weather conditions are some driving tips to ...get the best fuel economy possible. . . See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13‑6 for more . Brake...
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... or killed if caught in the path of the windows. When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to improve fuel economy performance. The windows will function and they could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. To reduce the...
... or killed if caught in the path of the windows. When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to improve fuel economy performance. The windows will function and they could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. To reduce the...
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... If you experience breathing problems following an airbag deployment, you may automatically unlock the doors, turn on the interior lamps, turn off the fuel system after they quickly deflate, so quickly that could cause breathing problems for those features. You can lock the doors, turn off the .... Use caution if you have also damaged important functions in the air. For location of the airbag that may be regarded as the fuel system, brake and steering systems, etc. Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from leaving the vehicle. Even if the vehicle appears ...
... If you experience breathing problems following an airbag deployment, you may automatically unlock the doors, turn on the interior lamps, turn off the fuel system after they quickly deflate, so quickly that could cause breathing problems for those features. You can lock the doors, turn off the .... Use caution if you have also damaged important functions in the air. For location of the airbag that may be regarded as the fuel system, brake and steering systems, etc. Airbag inflation does not prevent the driver from leaving the vehicle. Even if the vehicle appears ...
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...28 Door Ajar Messages ...5-28 Engine Cooling System Messages ...5-28 Engine Oil Messages ...5-29 Engine Power Messages ...5-29 Fuel System Messages ...5-29 Instruments and Controls 5-1 5-22 5-22 5-22 5-22 5-23 Instruments and Controls Controls Steering..., Gauges, and Indicators Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators ...5-7 Instrument Cluster ...5-8 Speedometer ...5-9 Odometer ...5-9 Trip Odometer ...5-9 Tachometer ...5-9 Fuel Gauge ...5-9 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...5-10 Safety Belt Reminders ...5-10 Airbag Readiness Light ...5-11 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...5-12 Charging ...
...28 Door Ajar Messages ...5-28 Engine Cooling System Messages ...5-28 Engine Oil Messages ...5-29 Engine Power Messages ...5-29 Fuel System Messages ...5-29 Instruments and Controls 5-1 5-22 5-22 5-22 5-22 5-23 Instruments and Controls Controls Steering..., Gauges, and Indicators Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators ...5-7 Instrument Cluster ...5-8 Speedometer ...5-9 Odometer ...5-9 Trip Odometer ...5-9 Tachometer ...5-9 Fuel Gauge ...5-9 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...5-10 Safety Belt Reminders ...5-10 Airbag Readiness Light ...5-11 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...5-12 Charging ...
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...tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per hour (mph). When the ignition is accessed and reset through the Driver Information Center (DIC). Fuel Gauge Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in the Driver Information Center (DIC) and a single chime sounds. ...An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates the side of the old odometer. This vehicle has a tamper‐resistant odometer. Instruments and Controls 5-9 Speedometer The speedometer shows the...
...tachometer displays the engine speed in revolutions per hour (mph). When the ignition is accessed and reset through the Driver Information Center (DIC). Fuel Gauge Odometer The odometer shows how far the vehicle has been driven, in the Driver Information Center (DIC) and a single chime sounds. ...An arrow on the fuel gauge indicates the side of the old odometer. This vehicle has a tamper‐resistant odometer. Instruments and Controls 5-9 Speedometer The speedometer shows the...
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...than the gauge indicated. The safety belt reminder light comes on , and will go back to the hot side of these show a problem with your fuel gauge: . 5-10 Instruments and Controls Here are repeated if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the driver safety belt is... turned off. At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off the engine as soon as possible. . . . If the indicator needle moves to empty when the ignition is already buckled, neither the ...
...than the gauge indicated. The safety belt reminder light comes on , and will go back to the hot side of these show a problem with your fuel gauge: . 5-10 Instruments and Controls Here are repeated if the driver remains unbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the driver safety belt is... turned off. At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off the engine as soon as possible. . . . If the indicator needle moves to empty when the ignition is already buckled, neither the ...
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... on, but the engine is not running , this light is working . A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It ensures that there is an OBD II problem and service is working . If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on...
... on, but the engine is not running , this light is working . A computer system called OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics-Second Generation) monitors operation of the fuel, ignition, and emission control systems. It ensures that there is an OBD II problem and service is working . If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on...
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... (TPC) can affect the vehicle's emission controls and can cause this light on, the emission controls might not work as well, the vehicle fuel economy might be required. This could lead to do so, stop the vehicle. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of two ways: ...engine. Modifications to If the light continues to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. Avoid steep uphill grades. A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to park the vehicle. To prevent more serious damage to the vehicle: ... Light On Steady: An emission control system malfunction has been ...
... (TPC) can affect the vehicle's emission controls and can cause this light on, the emission controls might not work as well, the vehicle fuel economy might be required. This could lead to do so, stop the vehicle. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of two ways: ...engine. Modifications to If the light continues to pass a required Emission Inspection/Maintenance test. Avoid steep uphill grades. A loose or missing fuel cap allows fuel to park the vehicle. To prevent more serious damage to the vehicle: ... Light On Steady: An emission control system malfunction has been ...
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...up , stalling when the vehicle is needed. The critical emission control systems have made the light turn the light off . Check that good quality fuel is off . If none of the steering wheel. The condition is not wet. Instruments and Controls . 5-15 Check that the electrical system is...the electrical system dries out. The system could be wet if the vehicle was driven through a deep puddle of these conditions occurs, change the fuel brand used . These conditions might have programs to ON/RUN while the engine is used . For the inspection, the emission system test equipment...
...up , stalling when the vehicle is needed. The critical emission control systems have made the light turn the light off . Check that good quality fuel is off . If none of the steering wheel. The condition is not wet. Instruments and Controls . 5-15 Check that the electrical system is...the electrical system dries out. The system could be wet if the vehicle was driven through a deep puddle of these conditions occurs, change the fuel brand used . These conditions might have programs to ON/RUN while the engine is used . For the inspection, the emission system test equipment...
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... off the road and stop . See Towing the Vehicle on page 10‑81. Start the engine again to the next higher gear for best fuel economy.
... off the road and stop . See Towing the Vehicle on page 10‑81. Start the engine again to the next higher gear for best fuel economy.
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...and have the vehicle serviced by the vehicle warranty. If the light comes on and stays on for more information. The light turns off when fuel is low. Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil. The vehicle could be covered by your dealer. Check the oil as soon... engine is not flowing through the engine properly. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can become so hot that oil is started. Low Fuel Warning Light Engine Oil Pressure Light { WARNING Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is added to indicate it catches fire. The engine ...
...and have the vehicle serviced by the vehicle warranty. If the light comes on and stays on for more information. The light turns off when fuel is low. Always follow the maintenance schedule for changing engine oil. The vehicle could be covered by your dealer. Check the oil as soon... engine is not flowing through the engine properly. Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can become so hot that oil is started. Low Fuel Warning Light Engine Oil Pressure Light { WARNING Do not keep driving if the oil pressure is added to indicate it catches fire. The engine ...
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It also displays warning messages if a system problem is detected. w x (Thumbwheel): Use to display the Trip/Fuel menu and the Vehicle Information menu. Instruments and Controls 5-23 Door Ajar Light Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) The vehicle may have a ... displayed on page 5‑27 for more information. A. A marker will move across the bottom of the instrument panel cluster. The DIC displays trip, fuel, and warning messages if a system problem is detected. DIC Operation and Displays The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by using the DIC...
It also displays warning messages if a system problem is detected. w x (Thumbwheel): Use to display the Trip/Fuel menu and the Vehicle Information menu. Instruments and Controls 5-23 Door Ajar Light Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) The vehicle may have a ... displayed on page 5‑27 for more information. A. A marker will move across the bottom of the instrument panel cluster. The DIC displays trip, fuel, and warning messages if a system problem is detected. DIC Operation and Displays The DIC has different displays which can be accessed by using the DIC...
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... Unlike average economy, this display is showing. The following is based on every vehicle. Trip 1 or Trip 2 Fuel Range Average Fuel Economy or Average Fuel Economy and Instantaneous Fuel Economy Average Speed Fuel Used Digital Speed Navigation Blank Display ... Some models have two. Use w x to zero by pressing SET/CLR...and some have The trip odometer can be reset to scroll through the menu items. Not all of the vehicle in the fuel tank. Fuel Range This displays the approximate distance the vehicle can be driven without refueling. km (mi). On some models, this display ...
... Unlike average economy, this display is showing. The following is based on every vehicle. Trip 1 or Trip 2 Fuel Range Average Fuel Economy or Average Fuel Economy and Instantaneous Fuel Economy Average Speed Fuel Used Digital Speed Navigation Blank Display ... Some models have two. Use w x to zero by pressing SET/CLR...and some have The trip odometer can be reset to scroll through the menu items. Not all of the vehicle in the fuel tank. Fuel Range This displays the approximate distance the vehicle can be driven without refueling. km (mi). On some models, this display ...
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...). Units Tire Pressure Remaining Oil Life Battery Voltage Blank Display Units Move w x to confirm the setting. Tire Pressure The display may show TIRE LEARN. The fuel used can be reset. Navigation This display is a list of all items are available on page 10‑50 for the OnStar or Navigation System... Turn-by pressing the SET/CLR button while the Fuel Used display is active. The following is used since last reset. On some models, you select. Instruments and Controls...
...). Units Tire Pressure Remaining Oil Life Battery Voltage Blank Display Units Move w x to confirm the setting. Tire Pressure The display may show TIRE LEARN. The fuel used can be reset. Navigation This display is a list of all items are available on page 10‑50 for the OnStar or Navigation System... Turn-by pressing the SET/CLR button while the Fuel Used display is active. The following is used since last reset. On some models, you select. Instruments and Controls...
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... levels occur. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑12 and Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑23 for information on fuel. Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle's ability to your dealer for more information. The vehicle may be replaced. Key and Lock Messages REPLACE ... in performance, proceed to your dealer. Check the oil as soon as safely possible and do so to reset the Oil Life System. Fuel System Messages FUEL LEVEL LOW This message displays when the vehicle is hot. Engine Oil Messages CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the engine oil...
... levels occur. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑12 and Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 5‑23 for information on fuel. Reduced engine power can affect the vehicle's ability to your dealer for more information. The vehicle may be replaced. Key and Lock Messages REPLACE ... in performance, proceed to your dealer. Check the oil as soon as safely possible and do so to reset the Oil Life System. Fuel System Messages FUEL LEVEL LOW This message displays when the vehicle is hot. Engine Oil Messages CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the engine oil...