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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 ...2-1 Keys ...Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-6 Maintenance ...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-...
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 ...2-1 Keys ...Climate Control Systems ...8-1 Air Vents ...8-6 Maintenance ...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-...
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2013 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual M Jump Starting ...10-78 Towing ...10-80 Appearance Care ...10-83 Service and Maintenance ...11-1 General Information ...11-1 Maintenance Schedule ...11-2 Special Application Services ...11-8 ...
2013 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual M Jump Starting ...10-78 Towing ...10-80 Appearance Care ...10-83 Service and Maintenance ...11-1 General Information ...11-1 Maintenance Schedule ...11-2 Special Application Services ...11-8 ...
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..., emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in the vehicle for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in U.S.A. Litho in 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 specific vehicle either because...
..., emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in the vehicle for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in U.S.A. Litho in 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 specific vehicle either because...
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... symbol is shown when you or other people. It is an alphabetical list of what to do this," or "Do not let this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use symbols instead of text. iv Introduction Using this happen." Symbols are shown along with a high... level of the manual. Notice: This means there is a safety symbol which will result in property or vehicle damage. Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that ...
... symbol is shown when you or other people. It is an alphabetical list of what to do this," or "Do not let this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use symbols instead of text. iv Introduction Using this happen." Symbols are shown along with a high... level of the manual. Notice: This means there is a safety symbol which will result in property or vehicle damage. Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that ...
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... Panel Fuse Block on page 2‑11. 23. Power Door Locks on page 10‑38. 17. See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑26 or Manual Transmission on page 9‑34. Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑30. 25. Air Vents on page 5‑8. 5. Instrument Cluster on page 8‑6. 3. Driver...
... Panel Fuse Block on page 2‑11. 23. Power Door Locks on page 10‑38. 17. See Automatic Transmission on page 9‑26 or Manual Transmission on page 9‑34. Traction Control System (TCS) on page 9‑30. 25. Air Vents on page 5‑8. 5. Instrument Cluster on page 8‑6. 3. Driver...
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... on page 5‑32. Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the features which can be found later in this owner manual. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter may work up to each of the important features that may or may not...
... on page 5‑32. Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the features which can be found later in this owner manual. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter may work up to each of the important features that may or may not...
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...Seat Height Adjuster Safety Locks The rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle. Seat Adjustment Manual Front Seats Press o { to manually raise or lower the seat. See Power Windows on page 3‑3. If available, move the seat back and forth to the ...desired position and release the handle. Try to move the lever up or down to activate the safety locks. To adjust a manual seat: 1. Pull the handle at the front of the seat. 2. Slide the seat to be working properly. See Seat Adjustment on page 2‑...
...Seat Height Adjuster Safety Locks The rear door safety locks prevent passengers from opening the rear doors from inside the vehicle. Seat Adjustment Manual Front Seats Press o { to manually raise or lower the seat. See Power Windows on page 3‑3. If available, move the seat back and forth to the ...desired position and release the handle. Try to move the lever up or down to activate the safety locks. To adjust a manual seat: 1. Pull the handle at the front of the seat. 2. Slide the seat to be working properly. See Seat Adjustment on page 2‑...
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See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 2‑16. Vehicles with a manual mirror adjustment have controls next to choose the driver or passenger mirror. See Power Mirrors on page 5‑12. 2. If the vehicle has heated mirrors, ... to L (Left) or R (Right) to each mirror. In Brief 1-9 Passenger Sensing System The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on page 2‑16. See Manual Mirrors on the instrument panel when the vehicle is affected by the passenger sensing system. Turn the selector switch to the O position to adjust the...
See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 2‑16. Vehicles with a manual mirror adjustment have controls next to choose the driver or passenger mirror. See Power Mirrors on page 5‑12. 2. If the vehicle has heated mirrors, ... to L (Left) or R (Right) to each mirror. In Brief 1-9 Passenger Sensing System The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on page 2‑16. See Manual Mirrors on the instrument panel when the vehicle is affected by the passenger sensing system. Turn the selector switch to the O position to adjust the...
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.... To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from behind the vehicle. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror For vehicles with a manual rearview mirror, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it to view the area behind . Steering Wheel Adjustment Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The... Interior Mirror Adjustment Hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it for nighttime use to avoid glare from the headlamps from you. 4. See Manual Rearview Mirror on page 2‑17. Move the steering wheel up to lock the steering wheel in the headliner.
.... To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from behind the vehicle. Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror For vehicles with a manual rearview mirror, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it to view the area behind . Steering Wheel Adjustment Interior Lighting Dome Lamps The... Interior Mirror Adjustment Hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it for nighttime use to avoid glare from the headlamps from you. 4. See Manual Rearview Mirror on page 2‑17. Move the steering wheel up to lock the steering wheel in the headliner.
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...g: Press to select a menu. AQS (Air Quality Sensor) 11. Vehicle Features Radio(s) O : Press to increase or decrease the volume. See Manual Mode on page 8‑3 (If Equipped). 1-14 In Brief Up‐Shift Light 6. Air Conditioning See Climate Control Systems on page 8‑1.... For more information about the current station or track. If the vehicle has a manual transmission, it will have an up-shift light that indicates when to shift to a manual transmission. See Manual Transmission on page 7‑4. Power 8. Electronic Range Select (ERS) allows for the ...
...g: Press to select a menu. AQS (Air Quality Sensor) 11. Vehicle Features Radio(s) O : Press to increase or decrease the volume. See Manual Mode on page 8‑3 (If Equipped). 1-14 In Brief Up‐Shift Light 6. Air Conditioning See Climate Control Systems on page 8‑1.... For more information about the current station or track. If the vehicle has a manual transmission, it will have an up-shift light that indicates when to shift to a manual transmission. See Manual Transmission on page 7‑4. Power 8. Electronic Range Select (ERS) allows for the ...
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... or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 7‑20 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 7‑24, OnStar Overview on page 14‑1, or the infotainment manual. $ / i : Press to select a source or turn the sound on page 7‑24. Not all phones will support all functions. Press _ or ^ to select the next...
... or Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) on page 7‑20 or Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) on page 7‑24, OnStar Overview on page 14‑1, or the infotainment manual. $ / i : Press to select a source or turn the sound on page 7‑24. Not all phones will support all functions. Press _ or ^ to select the next...
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...make the vehicle decelerate. 1-17 Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC display is also used to return to accelerate. 3. See the navigation manual for the DIC are on the turn signal lever. *: Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed or to or exit the... last screen displayed on page 5‑2. Cruise Control Navigation System If the vehicle has a navigation system, there is a separate navigation manual that includes information on page 5‑22. See Cruise Control on and off. RES/+: Move the thumbwheel up to clear, the menu item displayed...
...make the vehicle decelerate. 1-17 Driver Information Center (DIC) The DIC display is also used to return to accelerate. 3. See the navigation manual for the DIC are on the turn signal lever. *: Press to disengage cruise control without erasing the set speed or to or exit the... last screen displayed on page 5‑2. Cruise Control Navigation System If the vehicle has a navigation system, there is a separate navigation manual that includes information on page 5‑22. See Cruise Control on and off. RES/+: Move the thumbwheel up to clear, the menu item displayed...
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...with the keys in the ignition, and children or others could be caught in the path of a closing window. Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-17 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2-17 Windows Windows ...2-18 Power Windows ...2-18 Sun Visors ...2-20 Doors Trunk ...2-12... ...2-3 Remote Vehicle Start ...2-9 Door Locks ...2-10 Power Door Locks ...2-11 Automatic Door Locks ...2-11 Safety Locks ...2-12 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ...Manual Mirrors ...Power Mirrors ...Folding Mirrors ...Heated Mirrors ...2-16 2-16 2-16 2-17 2-17 Keys and Locks Keys { WARNING Leaving children in a...
...with the keys in the ignition, and children or others could be caught in the path of a closing window. Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror ...2-17 Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror ...2-17 Windows Windows ...2-18 Power Windows ...2-18 Sun Visors ...2-20 Doors Trunk ...2-12... ...2-3 Remote Vehicle Start ...2-9 Door Locks ...2-10 Power Door Locks ...2-11 Automatic Door Locks ...2-11 Safety Locks ...2-12 Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors ...Manual Mirrors ...Power Mirrors ...Folding Mirrors ...Heated Mirrors ...2-16 2-16 2-16 2-17 2-17 Keys and Locks Keys { WARNING Leaving children in a...
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... knob on page 5‑32. . Lock the doors to help prevent this from outside the vehicle, use the power door lock switch or the manual lock knob. See Vehicle Personalization on the driver door will automatically unlock when the shift lever is moved out of P (Park). K (Unlock): Press to lock ...
... knob on page 5‑32. . Lock the doors to help prevent this from outside the vehicle, use the power door lock switch or the manual lock knob. See Vehicle Personalization on the driver door will automatically unlock when the shift lever is moved out of P (Park). K (Unlock): Press to lock ...
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... Exhaust on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, or by pressing the touch pad above the license plate when the doors are unlocked. Vehicles with a manual transmission must be unlocked. The emergency trunk release handle is running, the doors must be in P (Park), vehicles with an automatic transmission must have the...
... Exhaust on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, or by pressing the touch pad above the license plate when the doors are unlocked. Vehicles with a manual transmission must be unlocked. The emergency trunk release handle is running, the doors must be in P (Park), vehicles with an automatic transmission must have the...
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... have a new key made. Only an authorized key starts the vehicle. See your dealer who can service the theft-deterrent system and have to be manually armed or disarmed. The security light in the instrument cluster comes on , try again. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Immobilizer Operation This vehicle has a passive...
... have a new key made. Only an authorized key starts the vehicle. See your dealer who can service the theft-deterrent system and have to be manually armed or disarmed. The security light in the instrument cluster comes on , try again. Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 Immobilizer Operation This vehicle has a passive...
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... controls next to deselect the mirror. A convex mirror's surface is convex shaped. To adjust the mirror: 1. 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors Manual Mirrors Power Mirrors { WARNING A convex mirror can be seen from the headlamps behind you could hit a vehicle on the right. If you cut too sharply...
... controls next to deselect the mirror. A convex mirror's surface is convex shaped. To adjust the mirror: 1. 2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Exterior Mirrors Convex Mirrors Manual Mirrors Power Mirrors { WARNING A convex mirror can be seen from the headlamps behind you could hit a vehicle on the right. If you cut too sharply...
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... mirrors. These mirrors can be folded inward to view the area behind . Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror To adjust the inside rearview mirror, hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it . For vehicles with an automatic dimming rearview .... To fold, pull the mirror toward the vehicle. For vehicles with OnStar® have three control buttons at the bottom of the mirror. Vehicles with a manual rearview mirror, push the tab forward for more information about OnStar and how to subscribe to it to prevent damage when going through an automatic...
... mirrors. These mirrors can be folded inward to view the area behind . Interior Mirrors Manual Rearview Mirror To adjust the inside rearview mirror, hold the rearview mirror in the center and move it . For vehicles with an automatic dimming rearview .... To fold, pull the mirror toward the vehicle. For vehicles with OnStar® have three control buttons at the bottom of the mirror. Vehicles with a manual rearview mirror, push the tab forward for more information about OnStar and how to subscribe to it to prevent damage when going through an automatic...
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..., or plugging within the water drainage system. When the sunroof is opened or closed if the vehicle has an electrical failure. If an object is manually operated. The sunroof closes without the safety function. This could cause an issue with the safety function enabled, press the open or close sunroof switch...
..., or plugging within the water drainage system. When the sunroof is opened or closed if the vehicle has an electrical failure. If an object is manually operated. The sunroof closes without the safety function. This could cause an issue with the safety function enabled, press the open or close sunroof switch...
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... Restraint Designed for the LATCH System" under Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑38. 3-3 Front Seats Seat Adjustment To adjust a manual seat: 1. Try to move the lever up or down to the desired position and release the handle. 3. Seats and Restraints If you try to adjust... the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place. { WARNING You can lose control of the seat. 2. Slide the seat to manually raise or lower the seat.
... Restraint Designed for the LATCH System" under Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3‑38. 3-3 Front Seats Seat Adjustment To adjust a manual seat: 1. Try to move the lever up or down to the desired position and release the handle. 3. Seats and Restraints If you try to adjust... the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place. { WARNING You can lose control of the seat. 2. Slide the seat to manually raise or lower the seat.