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2013 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-14 Performance and Maintenance ...1-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows ... ...8-7 Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-14 Engine Exhaust ...9-25 Automatic Transmission ...9-26 Manual Transmission ...9-30 Brakes ...9-32 Ride Control Systems ...9-34 Cruise Control ...9-37 Object Detection Systems ...9-39 Fuel ...9-46 Towing ...9-50 Conversions and Add-Ons ...9-56 Vehicle Care ...10-1 General Information ...10-2 Vehicle Checks ...
2013 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual M In Brief ...1-1 Instrument Panel ...1-2 Initial Drive Information ...1-4 Vehicle Features ...1-14 Performance and Maintenance ...1-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows ... ...8-7 Driving and Operating ...9-1 Driving Information ...9-2 Starting and Operating ...9-14 Engine Exhaust ...9-25 Automatic Transmission ...9-26 Manual Transmission ...9-30 Brakes ...9-32 Ride Control Systems ...9-34 Cruise Control ...9-37 Object Detection Systems ...9-39 Fuel ...9-46 Towing ...9-50 Conversions and Add-Ons ...9-56 Vehicle Care ...10-1 General Information ...10-2 Vehicle Checks ...
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... System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® M : Windshield Washer Fluid $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps For more information on the vehicle and what they mean. Introduction Vehicle Symbol...
... System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak® M : Windshield Washer Fluid $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps # : Fog Lamps For more information on the vehicle and what they mean. Introduction Vehicle Symbol...
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... Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...1-2 Vehicle Features Radio(s) ...Satellite Radio ...Portable Audio Devices ...Bluetooth® ...Steering Wheel Controls ...Cruise Control ...Navigation System ...Driver Information Center (DIC) ...Ultrasonic Parking Assist ...Power Outlets ...1-14 1-15 1-15 1-16... Wheel Adjustment ...1-10 Interior Lighting ...1-10 Exterior Lighting ...1-11 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...1-12 Climate Controls ...1-13 Transmission ...1-14 Performance and Maintenance Traction Control System (TCS) ...1-18 StabiliTrak® System ...1-19 Tire Pressure Monitor ...1-19 Tire Sealant ...
... Panel Instrument Panel Overview ...1-2 Vehicle Features Radio(s) ...Satellite Radio ...Portable Audio Devices ...Bluetooth® ...Steering Wheel Controls ...Cruise Control ...Navigation System ...Driver Information Center (DIC) ...Ultrasonic Parking Assist ...Power Outlets ...1-14 1-15 1-15 1-16... Wheel Adjustment ...1-10 Interior Lighting ...1-10 Exterior Lighting ...1-11 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...1-12 Climate Controls ...1-13 Transmission ...1-14 Performance and Maintenance Traction Control System (TCS) ...1-18 StabiliTrak® System ...1-19 Tire Pressure Monitor ...1-19 Tire Sealant ...
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... or Manual Transmission on page 2‑11. 23. Horn on page 3‑19. 14. on page 5‑3. 6. Cruise Control on page 9‑34. Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑37. 18. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 7‑10 (If Equipped).... 2. Light Sensor. See Where Are the Airbags? Driver Airbag. Ignition Switch or Keyless Ignition Button (If Equipped). Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑4. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 9‑35. See Where Are the Airbags? Hood Release. Passenger Airbag. StabiliTrak®...
... or Manual Transmission on page 2‑11. 23. Horn on page 3‑19. 14. on page 5‑3. 6. Cruise Control on page 9‑34. Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑37. 18. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 7‑10 (If Equipped).... 2. Light Sensor. See Where Are the Airbags? Driver Airbag. Ignition Switch or Keyless Ignition Button (If Equipped). Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 6‑4. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 9‑35. See Where Are the Airbags? Hood Release. Passenger Airbag. StabiliTrak®...
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...such as banks, airports, restaurants, and more information. 1. See the navigation manual for more . MENU: Press to increase the volume. Cruise Control Navigation System If the vehicle has a navigation system, there is a separate navigation manual that includes information on page 5‑22. In ...destination has been set, the system provides turn-by-turn instructions for the DIC are on the turn the cruise control system on page 5‑2. For more information, see Steering Wheel Controls on and off. RES/+: Move the thumbwheel up to accelerate. 3. In Brief + x −: ...
...such as banks, airports, restaurants, and more information. 1. See the navigation manual for more . MENU: Press to increase the volume. Cruise Control Navigation System If the vehicle has a navigation system, there is a separate navigation manual that includes information on page 5‑22. In ...destination has been set, the system provides turn-by-turn instructions for the DIC are on the turn the cruise control system on page 5‑2. For more information, see Steering Wheel Controls on and off. RES/+: Move the thumbwheel up to accelerate. 3. In Brief + x −: ...
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... Oil Life System on the DIC (: % for Canada). Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use cruise control. To reset the engine oil life system press the SET button while the Oil Life display is necessary to reset the Oil Life display accidentally...
... Oil Life System on the DIC (: % for Canada). Engine Oil Life System The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use cruise control. To reset the engine oil life system press the SET button while the Oil Life display is necessary to reset the Oil Life display accidentally...
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...Reduced Engine Power Light ...5-20 High-Beam On Light ...5-20 Front Fog Lamp Light ...5-21 Lamps On Reminder ...5-21 Cruise Control Light ...5-21 Door Ajar Light ...5-21 Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) ...5-22 Vehicle Messages Vehicle Messages ...Battery ...Voltage and Charging Messages ...Brake System Messages ...Compass Messages ...Cruise Control Messages ...Door Ajar Messages ...Engine Cooling System Messages ...Engine Oil Messages ...Engine Power Messages ...Fuel System Messages ...Key and...
...Reduced Engine Power Light ...5-20 High-Beam On Light ...5-20 Front Fog Lamp Light ...5-21 Lamps On Reminder ...5-21 Cruise Control Light ...5-21 Door Ajar Light ...5-21 Information Displays Driver Information Center (DIC) ...5-22 Vehicle Messages Vehicle Messages ...Battery ...Voltage and Charging Messages ...Brake System Messages ...Compass Messages ...Cruise Control Messages ...Door Ajar Messages ...Engine Cooling System Messages ...Engine Oil Messages ...Engine Power Messages ...Fuel System Messages ...Key and...
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... all doors are in use . See Exterior Lamp Controls on page 9‑37. Instruments and Controls 5-21 Front Fog Lamp Light Cruise Control Light Door Ajar Light For vehicles with cruise control, the cruise control light is white when the cruise control is on and ready, and turns green when the cruise control is open or not securely latched. For vehicles with...
... all doors are in use . See Exterior Lamp Controls on page 9‑37. Instruments and Controls 5-21 Front Fog Lamp Light Cruise Control Light Door Ajar Light For vehicles with cruise control, the cruise control light is white when the cruise control is on and ready, and turns green when the cruise control is open or not securely latched. For vehicles with...
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.... Two dashes will display when the hood is open along with this message. See Brake Fluid on page 10‑24. See Cruise Control on page 5‑4. SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM This message is displayed when there is a fault in the battery charging system. See Compass... on page 9‑37. Cruise Control Messages APPLY BRAKE BEFORE CRUISE If this message displays. The battery saver system starts reducing features of the vehicle that features are disabled, this message displays...
.... Two dashes will display when the hood is open along with this message. See Brake Fluid on page 10‑24. See Cruise Control on page 5‑4. SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM This message is displayed when there is a fault in the battery charging system. See Compass... on page 9‑37. Cruise Control Messages APPLY BRAKE BEFORE CRUISE If this message displays. The battery saver system starts reducing features of the vehicle that features are disabled, this message displays...
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... 9-1 Driving and Operating Driving Information Distracted Driving ...9-2 Defensive Driving ...9-3 Drunk Driving ...9-3 Control of a Vehicle ...9-3 Braking ...9-3 Steering ...9-4 Off-Road Recovery ...9-5 Loss of Control ...9-5 Driving on Wet Roads ...9-6 Highway Hypnosis ...9-6 Hill and Mountain Roads ...9-7 Winter... Things That Burn ... 9-18 9-21 9-22 9-22 9-23 9-24 9-24 Ride Control Systems Traction Control System (TCS) ...9-34 StabiliTrak® System ...9-35 Cruise Control Cruise Control ...9-37 Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Parking Assist ...9-39 Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) ...9-...
... 9-1 Driving and Operating Driving Information Distracted Driving ...9-2 Defensive Driving ...9-3 Drunk Driving ...9-3 Control of a Vehicle ...9-3 Braking ...9-3 Steering ...9-4 Off-Road Recovery ...9-5 Loss of Control ...9-5 Driving on Wet Roads ...9-6 Highway Hypnosis ...9-6 Hill and Mountain Roads ...9-7 Winter... Things That Burn ... 9-18 9-21 9-22 9-22 9-23 9-24 9-24 Ride Control Systems Traction Control System (TCS) ...9-34 StabiliTrak® System ...9-35 Cruise Control Cruise Control ...9-37 Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Parking Assist ...9-39 Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) ...9-...
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Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides slowing down when the road is to slow down , other vehicle occupants could lose control of water or a car/vehicle wash, lightly apply the brake pedal until the brakes work as well in a quick stop and accelerate. Pass with the ... shape. Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir filled. Driving on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can happen if the road is dangerous. Turn off cruise control. . . { WARNING Wet brakes can build up under the vehicle's tires so they actually ride on page 10‑39. After driving through large puddles and...
Other Rainy Weather Tips Besides slowing down when the road is to slow down , other vehicle occupants could lose control of water or a car/vehicle wash, lightly apply the brake pedal until the brakes work as well in a quick stop and accelerate. Pass with the ... shape. Keep the windshield washer fluid reservoir filled. Driving on Wet Roads Rain and wet roads can happen if the road is dangerous. Turn off cruise control. . . { WARNING Wet brakes can build up under the vehicle's tires so they actually ride on page 10‑39. After driving through large puddles and...
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... from around the base of the vehicle that is help and keep everyone in shaded areas. Adjust the climate control system to a setting that circulates the air inside . 9-8 Driving and Operating Turn off cruise control on any that is stuck in the snow: . Try not to be sure snow does not collect there...
... from around the base of the vehicle that is help and keep everyone in shaded areas. Adjust the climate control system to a setting that circulates the air inside . 9-8 Driving and Operating Turn off cruise control on any that is stuck in the snow: . Try not to be sure snow does not collect there...
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... be completed. Manual Transmission Shift Pattern Notice: Do not rest your hand on the clutch pedal while driving or while stopped. While using the ERS, cruise control can cause premature wear in the clutch. The pressure can be covered by the vehicle warranty. 1 (First): Press the clutch pedal fully to the pedal...
... be completed. Manual Transmission Shift Pattern Notice: Do not rest your hand on the clutch pedal while driving or while stopped. While using the ERS, cruise control can cause premature wear in the clutch. The pressure can be covered by the vehicle warranty. 1 (First): Press the clutch pedal fully to the pedal...
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...the vehicle's performance. It may be adjusted accordingly. Continue to help steer the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Driving and Operating cruise control button to turn the system off if the vehicle gets stuck in the intended direction. See Accessories and Modifications on page 10... the StabiliTrak® System The vehicle has a vehicle stability enhancement system called StabiliTrak. This is being used when TCS activates, cruise control will not limit wheel spin. See also Winter Driving on page 9‑7 for more information. 9-35 StabiliTrak is turned off ...
...the vehicle's performance. It may be adjusted accordingly. Continue to help steer the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Driving and Operating cruise control button to turn the system off if the vehicle gets stuck in the intended direction. See Accessories and Modifications on page 10... the StabiliTrak® System The vehicle has a vehicle stability enhancement system called StabiliTrak. This is being used when TCS activates, cruise control will not limit wheel spin. See also Winter Driving on page 9‑7 for more information. 9-35 StabiliTrak is turned off ...
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...for more information. If d still comes on and stays on , reset the system: 1. TCS/StabiliTrak Button g is displayed on . Press the cruise control button to drive but the system is displayed and/or d comes on and stays on page 9‑37 for service. Start the engine. 9-36... Driving and Operating is being used when StabiliTrak activates, cruise control will not assist with StabiliTrak, SERVICE STABILITRAK is on page 5‑26. See Vehicle Messages on the console. When this message is not ...
...for more information. If d still comes on and stays on , reset the system: 1. TCS/StabiliTrak Button g is displayed on . Press the cruise control button to drive but the system is displayed and/or d comes on and stays on page 9‑37 for service. Start the engine. 9-36... Driving and Operating is being used when StabiliTrak activates, cruise control will not assist with StabiliTrak, SERVICE STABILITRAK is on page 5‑26. See Vehicle Messages on the console. When this message is not ...
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... to turn the cruise control system on . { WARNING Cruise control can be dangerous on page 9‑35. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. 1 (On/Off): Press to safely use the cruise control on winding roads or in tire traction can be dangerous where you could lose control. Cruise control can cause excessive ...speed of about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more without erasing the set speed from memory. So, do not use it again, the cruise control can be turned on and off . RES/+ (Resume/Accelerate): Move the thumbwheel up to resume a previously set speed or to limit wheel...
... to turn the cruise control system on . { WARNING Cruise control can be dangerous on page 9‑35. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads. 1 (On/Off): Press to safely use the cruise control on winding roads or in tire traction can be dangerous where you could lose control. Cruise control can cause excessive ...speed of about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more without erasing the set speed from memory. So, do not use it again, the cruise control can be turned on and off . RES/+ (Resume/Accelerate): Move the thumbwheel up to resume a previously set speed or to limit wheel...
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...it . 4. 9-38 Driving and Operating Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already activated: . When you take your foot off the accelerator pedal. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already activated: . . Once the vehicle reaches about...the desired lower speed is disengaged. Each time this is disengaged without erasing the set cruise control speed. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control works on the accelerator pedal to the previous set speed from memory. When going ...
...it . 4. 9-38 Driving and Operating Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already activated: . When you take your foot off the accelerator pedal. Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control If the cruise control system is already activated: . . Once the vehicle reaches about...the desired lower speed is disengaged. Each time this is disengaged without erasing the set cruise control speed. Using Cruise Control on Hills How well the cruise control works on the accelerator pedal to the previous set speed from memory. When going ...
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...URPA system does not detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, animals, or objects below the bumper or that are three ways to end cruise control: . 9-39 Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Parking Assist The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system assists the driver with URPA, always..., death, or vehicle damage, even with parking and avoiding objects while in ), the beeping is moved into R (Reverse). To disengage cruise control, step lightly on automatically when the shift lever is a continuous tone for a manual transmission. URPA operates only at least 20 cm (8...
...URPA system does not detect children, pedestrians, bicyclists, animals, or objects below the bumper or that are three ways to end cruise control: . 9-39 Object Detection Systems Ultrasonic Parking Assist The Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system assists the driver with URPA, always..., death, or vehicle damage, even with parking and avoiding objects while in ), the beeping is moved into R (Reverse). To disengage cruise control, step lightly on automatically when the shift lever is a continuous tone for a manual transmission. URPA operates only at least 20 cm (8...
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... ...2-16 Coolant Engine ...10-16 Engine Temperature Gauge ...5-10 Cooling System ...10-15 Engine Messages ...5-28 Courtesy Lamps ...6-5 Courtesy Transportation Program ...13-7 Cruise Control ...9-37 Light ...5-21 Messages ...5-27 Cupholders ...4-1 Customer Assistance ...13-4 Offices ...13-3 Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...13-4 Customer Information Service Publications ...For Better Fuel Economy ...1-20 Highway Hypnosis ...9-6 Hill and Mountain Roads ...9-7 If the Vehicle is Stuck ...9-9 Loss of Control ...9-5 Off-Road Recovery ...9-5 Vehicle Load Limits ...9-10 Wet Roads ...9-6 Winter ...9-7
... ...2-16 Coolant Engine ...10-16 Engine Temperature Gauge ...5-10 Cooling System ...10-15 Engine Messages ...5-28 Courtesy Lamps ...6-5 Courtesy Transportation Program ...13-7 Cruise Control ...9-37 Light ...5-21 Messages ...5-27 Cupholders ...4-1 Customer Assistance ...13-4 Offices ...13-3 Text Telephone (TTY) Users ...13-4 Customer Information Service Publications ...For Better Fuel Economy ...1-20 Highway Hypnosis ...9-6 Hill and Mountain Roads ...9-7 If the Vehicle is Stuck ...9-9 Loss of Control ...9-5 Off-Road Recovery ...9-5 Vehicle Load Limits ...9-10 Wet Roads ...9-6 Winter ...9-7
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... a Crash ...3-44 LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ...3-38 Lighter, Cigarette ...5-6 Lighting Entry ...6-6 Exit ...6-6 Illumination Control ...6-5 Lights Airbag Readiness ...5-11 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning ...5-16 Brake System Warning ...5-15 Charging System ...5-13 Cruise Control ...5-21 Door Ajar ...5-21 Engine Oil Pressure ...5-19 Flash-to-Pass ...6-2 Front Fog Lamp ...5-21 High-Beam...
... a Crash ...3-44 LATCH, Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children ...3-38 Lighter, Cigarette ...5-6 Lighting Entry ...6-6 Exit ...6-6 Illumination Control ...6-5 Lights Airbag Readiness ...5-11 Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning ...5-16 Brake System Warning ...5-15 Charging System ...5-13 Cruise Control ...5-21 Door Ajar ...5-21 Engine Oil Pressure ...5-19 Flash-to-Pass ...6-2 Front Fog Lamp ...5-21 High-Beam...