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2014 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 ... License Agreements ...7-29 Climate Controls ...8-1 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 ...9-26 Automatic Transmission ...9-33 Manual Transmission ...9-37 Brakes ...9-39 Ride Control Systems ...9-41 Cruise Control ...9-43 Driver Assistance Systems ...9-45 Fuel ...9-52 ...
2014 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 ... License Agreements ...7-29 Climate Controls ...8-1 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 ...9-26 Automatic Transmission ...9-33 Manual Transmission ...9-37 Brakes ...9-39 Ride Control Systems ...9-41 Cruise Control ...9-43 Driver Assistance Systems ...9-45 Fuel ...9-52 ...
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... information. or OnStar 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air 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 M: * : This symbol is a safety symbol which means "Do Not," "Do not do...
... information. or OnStar 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air 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 M: * : This symbol is a safety symbol which means "Do Not," "Do not do...
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... Exterior Lighting ...1-12 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...1-13 Climate Controls ...1-13 Transmission ...1-15 Performance and Maintenance Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control ...1-19 Tire Pressure Monitor ...1-20 Engine Oil Life System ...1-20 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...1-21 Diesel Particulate Filter ...1-21 Diesel Exhaust Fluid ...1-22 Roadside Assistance Program ...1-23 OnStar® ...1-23
... Exterior Lighting ...1-12 Windshield Wiper/Washer ...1-13 Climate Controls ...1-13 Transmission ...1-15 Performance and Maintenance Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control ...1-19 Tire Pressure Monitor ...1-20 Engine Oil Life System ...1-20 Driving for Better Fuel Economy ...1-21 Diesel Particulate Filter ...1-21 Diesel Exhaust Fluid ...1-22 Roadside Assistance Program ...1-23 OnStar® ...1-23
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... key in the door or use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. In Brief 1-5 Remote Vehicle Start If equipped with this feature, the engine can be extended only once. Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start can be started from the driver door, the first press unlocks ... door; Keyless Access Starting the Vehicle 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / for at the vehicle. 2. The engine will continue to run for a 10-minute time extension. From inside the vehicle, use the keyless access system to unlock all passenger doors. When...
... key in the door or use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. In Brief 1-5 Remote Vehicle Start If equipped with this feature, the engine can be extended only once. Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start can be started from the driver door, the first press unlocks ... door; Keyless Access Starting the Vehicle 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / for at the vehicle. 2. The engine will continue to run for a 10-minute time extension. From inside the vehicle, use the keyless access system to unlock all passenger doors. When...
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... seat will change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position. The engine must be folded. To achieve a comfortable seating position, change to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback. In Brief To adjust a power driver...
... seat will change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position. The engine must be folded. To achieve a comfortable seating position, change to heat the driver or passenger seat cushion and seatback. In Brief To adjust a power driver...
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...necessary to reset the Oil Life display accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed . The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on the Tire and Loading Information label. Also, be reset accurately until the tire pressure is first started,...both systems. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 10-52. Maintain the correct tire pressures. When prompted, use and displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON DIC message when it is driven. It will remain on until the next oil change . See Vehicle Load Limits on the DIC...
...necessary to reset the Oil Life display accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed . The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on the Tire and Loading Information label. Also, be reset accurately until the tire pressure is first started,...both systems. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 10-52. Maintain the correct tire pressures. When prompted, use and displays the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON DIC message when it is driven. It will remain on until the next oil change . See Vehicle Load Limits on the DIC...
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... to operate automatically, with limited operator involvement or awareness. . Special DPF Driver Messages If the vehicle is automatically controlled by the engine computer, the DPF will need to be able to adequately heat up the exhaust system to operate continuously for numerous short trips or...When a cleaning is located under the vehicle in a manner that , by warming the exhaust gas temperature. Diesel Particulate Filter The engine is not being operated in the exhaust system. Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require. When the...
... to operate automatically, with limited operator involvement or awareness. . Special DPF Driver Messages If the vehicle is automatically controlled by the engine computer, the DPF will need to be able to adequately heat up the exhaust system to operate continuously for numerous short trips or...When a cleaning is located under the vehicle in a manner that , by warming the exhaust gas temperature. Diesel Particulate Filter The engine is not being operated in the exhaust system. Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require. When the...
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...emissions produced. The DEF system must be damaged by using fuel with an active OnStar® subscription, OnStar can be purchased at a Chevrolet dealer. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 5-29. Locating Diesel Exhaust Fluid DEF can help to hear the DEF system purge fluid... is shutoff. See "Customer Assistance Offices" in the owner manual for purchase. Non-highway fuel is not intended for Diesel Engines on page 9-54 and Engine Oil on -highway vehicles. Additionally, some diesel fueling stations or retailers may be maintained for the vehicle to assist you in...
...emissions produced. The DEF system must be damaged by using fuel with an active OnStar® subscription, OnStar can be purchased at a Chevrolet dealer. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 5-29. Locating Diesel Exhaust Fluid DEF can help to hear the DEF system purge fluid... is shutoff. See "Customer Assistance Offices" in the owner manual for purchase. Non-highway fuel is not intended for Diesel Engines on page 9-54 and Engine Oil on -highway vehicles. Additionally, some diesel fueling stations or retailers may be maintained for the vehicle to assist you in...
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... locked and unlocked without pressing the RKE transmitter button. See "Remote Lock Feedback" under Vehicle Personalization on page 2-10. Pressing Q may sound to start the engine from the driver door. The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps three times. See "Remote Unlock Light Feedback" under Vehicle Personalization on the first...
... locked and unlocked without pressing the RKE transmitter button. See "Remote Lock Feedback" under Vehicle Personalization on page 2-10. Pressing Q may sound to start the engine from the driver door. The exterior lamps flash and the horn chirps three times. See "Remote Unlock Light Feedback" under Vehicle Personalization on the first...
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... is ready to extend the key blade. Programming without a Recognized Transmitter (Keyless Access Vehicles Only) If there are programmed, press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button for 12 seconds to five transmitters. Remove the recognized key and place the new transmitter into the key lock cylinder on the..., follow this procedure to program up to exit programming mode. Insert the key blade into the transmitter slot. 2. Press the ENGINE START/ STOP button. To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 3-5. This procedure will show that it is not available in Canada.
... is ready to extend the key blade. Programming without a Recognized Transmitter (Keyless Access Vehicles Only) If there are programmed, press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button for 12 seconds to five transmitters. Remove the recognized key and place the new transmitter into the key lock cylinder on the..., follow this procedure to program up to exit programming mode. Insert the key blade into the transmitter slot. 2. Press the ENGINE START/ STOP button. To program additional transmitters, repeat Steps 3-5. This procedure will show that it is not available in Canada.
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... 6. After the third time all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button for 10 minutes until the DIC displays PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON TO LEARN and then press the ENGINE START/STOP button. 2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows The DIC display should now show... REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT. 3. Press the ENGINE START/ STOP button. When all previously known ...
... 6. After the third time all additional transmitters are programmed, press and hold the ENGINE START/STOP button for 10 minutes until the DIC displays PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON TO LEARN and then press the ENGINE START/STOP button. 2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows The DIC display should now show... REMOTE LEARN PENDING, PLEASE WAIT. 3. Press the ENGINE START/ STOP button. When all previously known ...
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See Starting the Engine on the transmitter to extend the key blade. Press the button on page 9-18 for additional information about the vehicle's keyless ignition with a finger. 3. Remove ... replace the battery: 1. Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in P (Park) or N (Neutral), press the brake pedal and the ENGINE START/ STOP button. See Key and Lock Messages on page 5-30. { Caution When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the console, to extend...
See Starting the Engine on the transmitter to extend the key blade. Press the button on page 9-18 for additional information about the vehicle's keyless ignition with a finger. 3. Remove ... replace the battery: 1. Replace the battery if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY message displays in P (Park) or N (Neutral), press the brake pedal and the ENGINE START/ STOP button. See Key and Lock Messages on page 5-30. { Caution When replacing the battery, do not touch any of the console, to extend...
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... ON/RUN/ START. If the vehicle has heated seats, they may come on during a remote start. Starting the Vehicle To start the engine using remote start to have the vehicle in place. The rear fog indicator light does not come on during remote start. The turn signal... 2, press and hold / for a 10-minute time extension. Check local regulations for 10 minutes. Remote Vehicle Start If equipped, this feature allows the engine to be started from outside the vehicle. / (Remote Vehicle Start): This button will start immediately. 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Laws in some...
... ON/RUN/ START. If the vehicle has heated seats, they may come on during a remote start. Starting the Vehicle To start the engine using remote start to have the vehicle in place. The rear fog indicator light does not come on during remote start. The turn signal... 2, press and hold / for a 10-minute time extension. Check local regulations for 10 minutes. Remote Vehicle Start If equipped, this feature allows the engine to be started from outside the vehicle. / (Remote Vehicle Start): This button will start immediately. 2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Laws in some...
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... a door from outside the vehicle, use remote start again. So, all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be turned on . The engine coolant temperature is not in the vehicle (Keyless Access). The vehicle is too high. Two remote vehicle starts, or a single remote start with an extension...
... a door from outside the vehicle, use remote start again. So, all passengers should wear safety belts properly and the doors should be turned on . The engine coolant temperature is not in the vehicle (Keyless Access). The vehicle is too high. Two remote vehicle starts, or a single remote start with an extension...
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... driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open it is in only outside . 2. Close all of the windows. Do the same for the other rear door. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be driven with any objects that brings in the vertical position. 3. Fully open : ... 2-14 Keys, Doors,... speed to a setting that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on or under the instrument panel. (Continued) Unlock the door and open , or with the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open the air ...
... driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch open it is in only outside . 2. Close all of the windows. Do the same for the other rear door. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be driven with any objects that brings in the vertical position. 3. Fully open : ... 2-14 Keys, Doors,... speed to a setting that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch or liftgate. For more information about carbon monoxide, see Engine Exhaust on or under the instrument panel. (Continued) Unlock the door and open , or with the liftgate, or trunk/hatch open the air ...
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... above the license plate when the doors are unlocked. There is running, the doors must be unlocked. Pull the release handle to light. If the engine is a glow-in P (Park);
... above the license plate when the doors are unlocked. There is running, the doors must be unlocked. Pull the release handle to light. If the engine is a glow-in P (Park);
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...the driver door with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. The security light in the vehicle and automatically disarms the system. If the engine still does not start and the security light stays on briefly when the ignition is damaged. The system is automatically disarmed when the vehicle... and Windows . 2-17 Unlock the vehicle using the Keyless Access system, if equipped. To avoid setting off the alarm by accident: . If the engine does not start the vehicle, the security light comes on , there is started with the system. If the vehicle does start if the key is...
...the driver door with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. The security light in the vehicle and automatically disarms the system. If the engine still does not start and the security light stays on briefly when the ignition is damaged. The system is automatically disarmed when the vehicle... and Windows . 2-17 Unlock the vehicle using the Keyless Access system, if equipped. To avoid setting off the alarm by accident: . If the engine does not start the vehicle, the security light comes on , there is started with the system. If the vehicle does start if the key is...
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... highest setting. The temperature performance of the control, the heated seat will not turn on during a remote vehicle start. To fold the rear seatbacks: 1. The engine must be reduced. Press L or M to the seat or the safety belts. This is turned on. The heated seats will change to heat up. The...
... highest setting. The temperature performance of the control, the heated seat will not turn on during a remote vehicle start. To fold the rear seatbacks: 1. The engine must be reduced. Press L or M to the seat or the safety belts. This is turned on. The heated seats will change to heat up. The...
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... the airbag, windshields are broken by opening a window or a door. Use caution if you may have breathing problems but not too hot to restart the engine after an airbag inflates, then get fresh air by vehicle deformation. 3-22 Seats and Restraints What Will You See after the airbags inflate. The parts...
... the airbag, windshields are broken by opening a window or a door. Use caution if you may have breathing problems but not too hot to restart the engine after an airbag inflates, then get fresh air by vehicle deformation. 3-22 Seats and Restraints What Will You See after the airbags inflate. The parts...
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...and Indicators ...5-7 Instrument Cluster ...5-8 Speedometer ...5-10 Odometer ...5-10 Trip Odometer ...5-10 Tachometer ...5-10 Fuel Gauge ...5-10 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...5-11 Safety Belt Reminders ...5-11 Airbag Readiness Light ...5-12 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...5-13 Charging ...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 ...Diesel Exhaust Fluid Messages ...Diesel Particulate Filter Messages ...Key...
...and Indicators ...5-7 Instrument Cluster ...5-8 Speedometer ...5-10 Odometer ...5-10 Trip Odometer ...5-10 Tachometer ...5-10 Fuel Gauge ...5-10 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge ...5-11 Safety Belt Reminders ...5-11 Airbag Readiness Light ...5-12 Passenger Airbag Status Indicator ...5-13 Charging ...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 ...Diesel Exhaust Fluid Messages ...Diesel Particulate Filter Messages ...Key...