Chevrolet 2013 Cruze User manual

Cruze
Owner's Manual

Introduction .................................... 2
In brief ............................................ 6
Keys, doors and windows ............ 20
Seats, restraints ........................... 37
Storage ........................................ 56
Instruments and controls ............. 66
Lighting ...................................... 100
Infotainment system ................... 107
Climate control ........................... 206
Driving and operating ................. 216
Vehicle care ............................... 240
Service and maintenance .......... 290
Technical data ........................... 299
Customer information ................ 317
Index .......................................... 320
Contents

2 Introduction
Introduction

Introduction 3
Introduction
Your vehicle is a designed
combination of advanced technology,
safety, environmental friendliness
and economy.
This Owner’s Manual provides you
with all the necessary information to
enable you to drive your vehicle
safely and efficiently.
Make sure your passengers are
aware of the possible risk of accident
and injury which may result from
improper use of the vehicle.
You must always comply with the
specific laws and regulations of the
country that you are in. These laws
may differ from the information in this
Owner’s Manual.
When this Owner’s Manual refers to a
workshop visit, we recommend your
Chevrolet Authorised Repairer.
All Chevrolet Authorised Repairers
provide first-class service at
reasonable prices. Experienced
mechanics trained by Chevrolet work
according to specific Chevrolet
instructions.
The customer literature pack should
always be kept ready to hand in the
vehicle.
Using this manual
■ This manual describes all options
and features available for this
model. Certain descriptions,
including those for display and
menu functions, may not apply to
your vehicle due to model variant,
country specifications, special
equipment or accessories.
■ The "In brief" section will give you
an initial overview.
■ The table of contents at the
beginning of this manual and within
each chapter shows where the
information is located.
■ The index will enable you to search
for specific information.
■ This Owner's Manual depicts left-
hand drive vehicles. Operation is
similar for right-hand drive vehicles.
■ The Owner's Manual uses the
factory engine designations. The
corresponding sales designations
can be found in the chapter
"Technical data".
■ Directional data, e.g. left or right, or
front or back, always relate to the
direction of travel.
■ The vehicle display screens may
not support your specific language.
■ Display messages and interior
labelling are written in bold letters.
Danger, Warnings and
Cautions
9Danger
Text marked 9 Danger provides
information on risk of fatal injury.
Disregarding this information may
endanger life.

4 Introduction
9Warning
Text marked 9 Warning provides
information on risk of accident or
injury. Disregarding this
information may lead to injury.
Caution
Text marked Caution provides
information on possible damage to
the vehicle. Disregarding this
information may lead to vehicle
damage.
Symbols
Page references are indicated with 3.
3 means "see page".
We wish you many hours of
pleasurable driving
Chevrolet

Introduction 5

6 In brief
In brief
Initial drive information
Vehicle unlocking
Radio remote control
Press button c to unlock the doors
and load compartment. Open the
doors by pulling the handles. To open
the tailgate, press the button under
the tailgate moulding.
Press button x, only the load
compartment is unlocked and opens.
Radio remote control 3 20, Central
locking system 3 23, Load
compartment 3 27.
Electronic key
When in possession of the electronic
key, press switch on door handle to
unlock the vehicle and pull the door
handle to open the door. To open the
tailgate, press the button under the
moulding.
Electronic key system 3 22.

In brief 7
Seat adjustment
Seat positioning
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle.
Seat adjustment 3 39, Seat position
3 38.
Seat backrests
Pull lever, adjust inclination and
release lever. Allow the seat to
engage audibly.
Seat adjustment 3 39, Seat position
3 38.
Seat height
Lever pumping motion
up = higher
down = lower
Seats 3 39, Seat position 3 38.

8 In brief
Head restraint adjustment
For height adjustment, pull the head
restraint upward. To move down
press the catch and push the head
restraint downwards.
To adjust horizontally, pull the head
restraint forwards and engage in one
of three positions. To return to its
rearmost position, pull fully forwards
and release.
Head restraints 3 37.
Seat belt
Pull out the seat belt and engage in
belt buckle. The seat belt must not be
twisted and must fit close against the
body. The backrest must not be tilted
back too far (maximum approx. 25 °).
To release belt, press red button on
belt buckle.
Seat belts 3 41, Airbag system
3 44, Seat position 3 38.

In brief 9
Mirror adjustment
Interior mirror
Adjust the lever on the underside to
reduce dazzle.
Interior mirror 3 33, Automatic anti-
dazzle interior mirror 3 33.
Exterior mirrors
Select the relevant exterior mirror and
adjust.
Electric adjustment 3 32, Convex
exterior mirrors 3 32, Folding
exterior mirrors 3 32, Heated
exterior mirrors 3 33.
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is
fully locked. Do not adjust steering
wheel unless vehicle is stationary and
steering wheel lock has been
released.
Airbag system 3 44, Ignition
positions 3 217.

10 In brief
Instrument panel overview

In brief 11
1Light switch ........................ 100
Front fog lights ................... 103
Rear fog light ...................... 103
Instrument illumination ....... 104
2Side air vents ...................... 213
3Turn signals, headlight
flash, low beam and high
beam .................................. 102
Exit lighting ......................... 105
Parking light ........................ 103
Driver Information Centre ...... 81
4Instruments .......................... 71
5Horn ..................................... 67
Driver's airbag ...................... 47
6Driver Information Centre ...... 81
7Steering wheel controls ....... 66
8Windscreen wipers,
windscreen washer
system, rear wiper, rear
washer system ...................... 67
9Centre air vents .................. 213
10 Infotainment system ........... 107
11 Info-Display .......................... 84
12 Anti-theft alarm system
status LED ........................... 29
13 Storage ................................ 56
14 Front passenger airbag ........ 47
15 Glovebox .............................. 57
16 Control indicator for airbag
deactivation and seat belt
reminder ................................ 77
17 Heating, Ventilation,
Climate control system ........ 206
18 Traction control system ...... 228
Electronic Stability Control . 229
ECO button for stop-start
system ................................. 219
19 Selector lever, automatic
transmission ....................... 224
Manual transmission .......... 226
20 Hazard warning flashers .... 102
21 Central locking system .......... 23
22 Accelerator pedal ............... 216
23 Start/Stop button
Electronic key system .......... 22
24 Brake pedal ........................ 227
25 Ignition switch with
steering wheel lock ............ 217
26 Clutch pedal ....................... 216
27 Steering wheel adjustment ..66
28 Cruise Control ..................... 230
29 Storage compartment,
fuse box ............................. 267
30 Bonnet release lever .......... 241

12 In brief
Exterior lighting
Turn light switch
AUTO = automatic light control:
Headlights are switched
on and off automatically
m= activation or deactivation
of the automatic light
control
8= sidelights
9= headlights
On vehicles without automatic light
control:
7= off
Press light switch
>= front fog lights
r= rear fog light
Lighting 3 100.
Headlight flash, high beam and
low beam
headlight flash = pull lever
high beam = push lever
low beam = push or pull lever
High beam 3 101, Headlight flash
3 101, Automatic light control
3 100.

In brief 13
Turn and lane-change signals
right = lever up
left = lever down
Turn and lane change signals 3 102,
Parking lights 3 103.
Hazard warning flashers
Operated with the ¨ button.
Hazard warning flashers 3 102.
Horn
Press j.

14 In brief
Washer and wiper systems
Windscreen wipers
2= fast
1= slow
P= timed interval wiping or
automatic wiping with rain
sensor
§= off
For a single wipe when the
windscreen wipers are off, press the
lever down.
Windscreen wipers 3 67, Wiper
replacement 3 254.
Windscreen washer system
Pull lever.
Windscreen washer system 3 67,
Washer fluid 3 251.
Rear window wiper and washer
systems
Press the rocker switch to activate the
rear window wiper:
upper
position = continuous operation
lower
position = intermittent operation
middle
position = off
Rear window wiper/washer 3 69.

In brief 15
Push lever.
Washer fluid is sprayed on the rear
window and the wiper wipes a few
times.
Climate control
Heated rear window, heated
exterior mirrors
Heating is operated by pressing the
Ü button.
Heated rear window 3 35.
Demisting and defrosting the
windows
Press button V.
Set temperature control to warmest
level.
Cooling n on.
Heated rear window Ü on.
Climate control system 3 206.

16 In brief
Transmission
Manual transmission
Reverse: with the vehicle stationary,
depress the clutch pedal, pull up the
ring on the selector lever and engage
the gear.
If the gear does not engage, set the
lever to neutral, release the clutch
pedal and depress again; then repeat
gear selection.
Manual transmission 3 226.
Automatic transmission
P= park
R= reverse
N= neutral
D= drive
Manual mode: move selector lever
from D to the left.
<= higher gear
]= lower gear
The selector lever can only be moved
out of P when the ignition is on and
the brake pedal is applied. To engage
P or R, push the release button.
Automatic transmission 3 224.
Starting off
Check before starting off
■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 270,
3 315.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels
3 249.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior
lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
■ Proper position of seats, seat belts
and mirrors 3 38, 3 42, 3 32.
■ Check brake function at low speed,
particularly if the brakes are wet.

In brief 17
Starting engine with the ignition
switch
■ Turn key to position 1.
■ Move the steering wheel slightly to
release the steering wheel lock.
■ Manual transmission: depress the
clutch pedal.
■ Automatic transmission: depress
brake pedal and move the selector
lever to P or N.
■ Do not accelerate.
■ Diesel engine: turn the key to
position 2 for preheating until
control indicator ! extinguishes.
■ Turn key to position 3 and release
when engine is running.
Before restarting or to switch off the
engine, turn key back to 0.
Starting engine with the
Start/Stop button
■ The electronic key must be inside
the vehicle.
■ Manual transmission: depress the
clutch pedal.
■ Automatic transmission: depress
the brake pedal and move the
selector lever to P or N.
■ Do not accelerate.
■ Press the Start/Stop button and
release when the engine is running.
The green LED will illuminate as
soon as the engine is running.

18 In brief
To switch off the engine, press the
button again whilst the engine is
running.
Starting the engine 3 217.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate Autostop as follows:
■ Depress the clutch pedal
■ set the lever in neutral
■ release the clutch pedal
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 219.
Parking
■ Always apply the parking brake
without pressing the release button.
Apply as firmly as possible on a
downhill slope or uphill slope.
Depress the foot brake at the same
time to reduce operating force.
■ Switch off the engine. Turn the
ignition key to 0 and remove it. Turn
the steering wheel until the steering
wheel lock is felt to engage.
Vehicles with electronic key
system: with the vehicle stationary,
press the Start/Stop button and
open the driver's door.
For vehicles with automatic
transmission, move selector lever
to P position and remove key.
■ If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, engage first gear or set
the selector lever to P before
switching off the ignition. On an
uphill slope, turn the front wheels
away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill slope,
engage reverse gear or set the
selector lever to P before switching