Chevrolet Chevy Cruze Limited 2016 User manual

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Chevrolet Cruze Limited Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-
9282844) - 2016 - crc - 4/20/15
Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 24
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . 91
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 133
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 169
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 304
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 321
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 331
OnStar ........................ 334
Index .................... 344

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2 Introduction
Introduction
The names, logos, emblems,
slogans, vehicle model names, and
vehicle body designs appearing in
this manual including, but not limited
to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET,
the CHEVROLET Emblem, and
Cruze are trademarks and/or
service marks of General Motors
LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates,
or licensors.
For vehicles first sold in Canada,
substitute the name “General
Motors of Canada Limited”for
Chevrolet Motor Division where it
appears in this manual.
This manual describes features that
may or may not be on the vehicle
because of optional equipment that
was not purchased on the vehicle,
model variants, country
specifications, features/applications
that may not be available in your
region, or changes subsequent to
the printing of this owner manual.
Refer to the purchase
documentation relating to your
specific vehicle to confirm the
features.
Keep this manual in the vehicle for
quick reference.
Canadian Vehicle Owners
Propriétaires Canadiens
A French language manual can be
obtained from your dealer, at
www.helminc.com, or from:
On peut obtenir un exemplaire de
ce guide en français auprès du
concessionnaire ou à l'adresse
savant:
Helm, Incorporated
Attention: Customer Service
47911 Halyard Drive
Plymouth, MI 48170
Using this Manual
To quickly locate information about
the vehicle, use the Index in the
back of the manual. It is an
alphabetical list of what is in the
manual and the page number where
it can be found.
Litho in U.S.A.
Part No. 23289323 A First Printing ©2015 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved.

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Introduction 3
Danger, Warning, and
Caution
Warning messages found on vehicle
labels and in this manual describe
hazards and what to do to avoid or
reduce them.
{Danger
Danger indicates a hazard with a
high level of risk which will result
in serious injury or death.
{Warning
Warning indicates a hazard that
could result in injury or death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.
A circle with a slash through it is a
safety symbol which means “Do
Not,” “Do not do this,”or “Do not let
this happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components and
labels that use symbols instead of
text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specific
component, control, message,
gauge, or indicator.
M:Shown when the owner
manual has additional instructions
or information.
*:Shown when the service
manual has additional instructions
or information.
0:Shown when there is more
information on another page —
“see page.”
Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. For more
information on the symbol, refer to
the Index.
9:Airbag Readiness Light
#:Air Conditioning
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
%:Audio Steering Wheel Controls
or OnStar
®
(if equipped)
$:Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System
I:Cruise Control
`:Do Not Puncture
^:Do Not Service
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
_:Flame/Fire Prohibited
#:Fog Lamps
.:Fuel Gauge
+:Fuses

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3:Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer
j:LATCH System Child Restraints
*:Malfunction Indicator Lamp
::Oil Pressure
}:Power
/:Remote Vehicle Start
>:Safety Belt Reminders
7:Tire Pressure Monitor
d:Traction Control/StabiliTrak
®
a:Under Pressure
M:Windshield Washer Fluid

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In Brief 5
In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 11
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Passenger Sensing System . . . 12
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 13
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 15
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Vehicle Features
Radio(s) ....................... 17
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . 18
Bluetooth
®
..................... 19
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 19
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Driver Information
Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Side Blind Zone
Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 21
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 22
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 22
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Roadside Assistance
Program ...................... 23

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6 In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview

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In Brief 7
1. Exterior Lamp Controls 0127.
Front Fog Lamps 0130 (If
Equipped).
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0130.
2. Air Vents 0167.
3. Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer 0127.
Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change Signals
0129.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Buttons. See Driver Information
Center (DIC) 0110.
4. Instrument Cluster 098.
5. Driver Information Center (DIC)
0110.
6. Steering Wheel Controls 092.
7. Windshield Wiper/Washer 093.
8. Infotainment 0133.
9. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0128.
10. Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator 0101.
11. Climate Control Systems 0162
(If Equipped).
Automatic Climate Control
System 0164 (If Equipped).
Heated Front Seats 049 (If
Equipped).
12. Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0198.
13. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0191 or Manual
Transmission 0195.
14. Parking Brake 0197.
15. Power Outlets 095.
16. Hazard Warning Flashers
0129.
17. Trunk Release Button. See
Trunk 036.
18. Ignition Switch or Keyless
Ignition Button (If Equipped).
See Ignition Positions (Keyless
Access) 0180 or Ignition
Positions (Key Access) 0182.
19. Horn 093.
20. Steering Wheel Adjustment
092.
21. Cruise Control 0200.
22. Instrument Panel Fuse Block
0251.
23. Data Link Connector (DLC)
(Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0102.
24. Hood Release. See Hood
0220.

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8 In Brief
Initial Drive
Information
This section provides a brief
overview about some of the
important features that may or may
not be on your specific vehicle.
For more detailed information, refer
to each of the features which can be
found later in this owner manual.
Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System
The RKE transmitter may work up to
60 m (195 ft) away from the vehicle.
Press the key release button to
extend the key blade. The key can
be used for the ignition, if equipped,
and all locks.
Press Kto unlock the driver door or
all doors.
Press Qto lock all doors.
Lock and unlock feedback can be
personalized. See Vehicle
Personalization 0121.
Press and hold Yto open the
trunk.
Press and hold 7briefly to initiate
vehicle locator.
Press and hold 7for at least
three seconds to sound the panic
alarm.
Press 7again to cancel the panic
alarm.
See Keys 024 and Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation 026.
Remote Vehicle Start
If equipped, the engine can be
started from outside of the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Press and release Qon the
RKE transmitter.
2. Immediately, press and hold /
for at least four seconds or until
the turn signal lamps flash.
3. Start the vehicle normally after
entering.
When the vehicle starts, the parking
lamps will turn on.
Remote start can be extended.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of
the following:
.Press and hold /until the
parking lamps turn off.
.Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
.Turn the vehicle on and then off.
See Remote Vehicle Start 032.

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In Brief 9
Door Locks
To lock or unlock the vehicle from
outside, use the key in the door or
use the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter. From inside the
vehicle, use the power door lock
switch.
See Door Locks 033.
Keyless Access
If equipped, use the Keyless Access
system to lock and unlock the door.
When the doors are locked and the
RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of
the driver door handle, press the
lock/unlock button. When unlocking
from the driver door, the first press
unlocks that door; press again
within five seconds to unlock all
passenger doors. See Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation 026.
This feature may be configured. See
Vehicle Personalization 0121.
Power Door Locks
K:Press to unlock the doors.
Q:Press to lock the doors.
See Power Door Locks 034.
Windows
{Warning
Children could be seriously
injured or killed if caught in the
path of a closing window. Never
leave keys in a vehicle with
children. When there are children
in the rear seat, use the window
lockout button to prevent
operation of the windows. See
Keys 024.