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5-26 Instruments and Controls Battery Voltage This display, available on some vehicles, shows the current battery voltage. If the voltage is in the normal range, the value will display. For example, the display may read Battery Voltage 15.0 Volts. The vehicle's charging system regulates voltage based on the state of the battery. The battery voltage can fluctuate while viewing this information on the DIC. This is normal. See Charging System Light on page 5‑13 for more information. If there is a problem with the battery charging system, the DIC will display a message. See Battery Voltage and Charging Messages on page 5‑27. Blank Display This display shows no information. When the remaining oil life is low, the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON message, or code 82, will appear on the display. See Engine Oil Messages on page 5‑29 and "Vehicle Messages (Canadian Base Level)" following. The oil should be changed as soon as possible. See Engine Oil on page 10‑9. In addition to the engine oil life system monitoring the oil life, additional maintenance is recommended in the Maintenance Schedule in this manual. See Scheduled Maintenance on page 11‑2 for more information. Remember, the Oil Life display must be reset after each oil change. It will not reset itself. Also, be careful not to reset the Oil Life display accidentally at any time other than when the oil has just been changed. It cannot be reset accurately until the next oil change. To reset the engine oil life system press the SET/CLR button while the Oil Life display is active. See Engine Oil Life System on page 10‑12. Vehicle Messages Vehicle Messages (Canada Base Level) DIC messages display when the status of the vehicle has changed and action may be needed to correct the condition. Multiple messages appear one after another. Press any of the DIC buttons on the turn signal lever to acknowledge and clear them from the display. More urgent messages cannot be cleared from the DIC display. All messages should be taken seriously. Clearing messages will not correct the problem. On the Canadian base level cluster, vehicle messages appear as code numbers. 25: Left front turn indicator failure 26: Left rear turn indicator failure 27: Right front turn indicator failure 28: Right rear turn indicator failure

Section	Page
2011 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual BookTOC	1
Introduction	3
Canadian Vehicle Owners	3
Using this Manual	4
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions	4
Symbols	4
In Brief	7
Instrument Panel	8
Instrument Panel Overview	8
Initial Drive Information	10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	10
Remote Vehicle Start	11
Door Locks	12
Seat Adjustment	12
Heated Seats	14
Head Restraint Adjustment	15
Safety Belts	15
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag	15
Mirror Adjustment	16
Steering Wheel Adjustment	17
Interior Lighting	17
Exterior Lighting	18
Windshield Wiper/Washer	19
Climate Controls	19
Transmission	20
Vehicle Features	21
Radio(s)	21
Satellite Radio	22
Portable Audio Devices	22
Bluetooth®	22
Steering Wheel Controls	23
Cruise Control	23
Navigation System	24
Driver Information Center (DIC)	24
Power Outlets	24
Performance and Maintenance	25
Traction Control System (TCS)	25
StabiliTrak® System	25
Tire Pressure Monitor	25
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	26
Engine Oil Life System	26
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	27
Roadside Assistance Program	27
OnStar®	28
Keys, Doors and Windows	31
Keys and Locks	32
Keys	32
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	33
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	33
Remote Vehicle Start	35
Door Locks	37
Power Door Locks	37
Automatic Door Locks	38
Safety Locks	38
Doors	38
Trunk	38
Vehicle Security	40
Vehicle Alarm System	40
Immobilizer	40
Immobilizer Operation	40
Exterior Mirrors	41
Convex Mirrors (LaCrosse and Regal)	41
Manual Mirrors	42
Power Mirrors	42
Folding Mirrors (Regal)	43
Heated Mirrors	43
Interior Mirrors	43
Manual Rearview Mirror	43
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	43
Windows	44
Windows (LaCrosse and Regal)	44
Power Windows	44
Sun Visors (LaCrosse and Regal)	47
Roof	47
Sunroof	47
Seats and Restraints	49
Head Restraints	50
Front Seats	51
Seat Adjustment	51
Power Seat Adjustment	52
Reclining Seatbacks	53
Heated Front Seats	55
Rear Seats	56
Safety Belts	58
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	61
Lap-Shoulder Belt	67
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	72
Safety Belt Extender	72
Safety System Check	72
Safety Belt Care	73
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	73
Airbag System	74
Where Are the Airbags?	76
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	77
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	79
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	79
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	80
Passenger Sensing System	81
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	85
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	86
Airbag System Check	87
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	87
Child Restraints	88
Older Children	88
Infants and Young Children	90
Child Restraint Systems	92
Where to Put the Restraint	94
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	95
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	102
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)	103
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)	105
Storage	109
Storage Compartments	109
Instrument Panel Storage	109
Glove Box	109
Cupholders	109
Center Console Storage	110
Additional Storage Features	110
Cargo Tie-Downs	110
Instruments and Controls	111
Controls	112
Steering Wheel Adjustment	112
Steering Wheel Controls	112
Horn	113
Windshield Wiper/Washer	113
Compass	114
Clock	115
Power Outlets	115
Cigarette Lighter	116
Ashtrays	117
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	117
Instrument Cluster	118
Speedometer	119
Odometer	119
Trip Odometer	119
Tachometer	119
Fuel Gauge	119
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	120
Safety Belt Reminders	120
Airbag Readiness Light	121
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	122
Charging System Light	123
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	123
Service Vehicle Soon Light	126
Brake System Warning Light	126
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	127
Up-Shift Light	127
Power Steering Warning Light	128
Traction Off Light	128
StabiliTrak® OFF Light	128
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light	129
Tire Pressure Light	129
Engine Oil Pressure Light	130
Low Fuel Warning Light	130
Security Light	131
Reduced Engine Power Light	131
High-Beam On Light	131
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light	132
Front Fog Lamp Light	132
Lamps On Reminder	132
Cruise Control Light	132
Door Ajar Light	133
Information Displays	133
Driver Information Center (DIC)	133
Vehicle Messages	136
Vehicle Messages (Canada Base Level)	136
Vehicle Messages (Canada Uplevel and United States)	137
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	137
Brake System Messages	137
Compass Messages	138
Cruise Control Messages	138
Door Ajar Messages	138
Engine Cooling System Messages	138
Engine Oil Messages	139
Engine Power Messages	139
Fuel System Messages	139
Key and Lock Messages	139
Lamp Messages	140
Object Detection System Messages	140
Ride Control System Messages	140
Airbag System Messages	140
Security Messages	141
Service Vehicle Messages	141
Starting the Vehicle Messages	141
Tire Messages	141
Transmission Messages	142
Vehicle Reminder Messages	142
Vehicle Personalization	143
Lighting	149
Exterior Lighting	149
Exterior Lamp Controls	149
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	150
Flash-to-Pass	150
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	150
Automatic Headlamp System	151
Hazard Warning Flashers	152
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	152
Front Fog Lamps	152
Interior Lighting	153
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	153
Courtesy Lamps	153
Dome Lamps	153
Reading Lamps	154
Lighting Features	154
Entry Lighting	154
Exit Lighting	154
Battery Power Protection	154
Infotainment System	155
Introduction	155
Infotainment	155
Theft-Deterrent Feature	155
Overview (Base Level)	156
Overview (Uplevel)	158
Operation	160
Radio	165
AM-FM Radio	165
Satellite Radio	167
Radio Reception	170
Satellite Radio Antenna	171
Multi-Band Antenna	171
Audio Players	171
CD Player	171
Auxiliary Devices	173
Phone	176
Bluetooth (Overview)	176
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls)	178
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition)	182
Climate Controls	189
Climate Control Systems	189
Automatic Climate Control System	191
Air Vents	194
Maintenance	195
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	195
Driving and Operating	197
Driving Information	198
Defensive Driving	198
Drunk Driving	198
Control of a Vehicle	199
Braking	199
Steering	200
Off-Road Recovery	201
Loss of Control	202
Driving on Wet Roads	203
Highway Hypnosis	204
Hill and Mountain Roads	204
Winter Driving	205
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	207
Vehicle Load Limits	207
Starting and Operating	212
New Vehicle Break-In	212
Ignition Positions	212
Starting the Engine	214
Engine Heater	215
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	216
Shifting Into Park (Automatic Transmission)	216
Shifting out of Park	217
Parking	219
Parking over Things That Burn	219
Engine Exhaust	219
Running the Vehicle While Parked	220
Automatic Transmission	221
Manual Mode	223
Manual Transmission	224
Brakes	226
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	226
Parking Brake	227
Brake Assist	228
Ride Control Systems	228
Traction Control System (TCS)	228
StabiliTrak® System	229
Cruise Control	231
Object Detection Systems	233
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	233
Fuel	235
Recommended Fuel	235
Gasoline Specifications (U.S. and Canada Only)	236
California Fuel Requirements	236
Fuels in Foreign Countries	236
Fuel Additives	236
Filling the Tank	238
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	239
Towing	240
General Towing Information	240
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	240
Trailer Towing (Except Fuel Economy Model)	244
Trailer Towing (Fuel Economy Model)	245
Towing Equipment	245
Conversions and Add-Ons	246
Add-On Electrical Equipment	246
Vehicle Care	247
General Information	248
California Proposition 65 Warning	249
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements	249
Accessories and Modifications	249
Vehicle Checks	250
Doing Your Own Service Work	250
Hood	250
Engine Compartment Overview	252
Engine Oil	255
Engine Oil Life System	258
Automatic Transmission Fluid	259
Manual Transmission Fluid	259
Hydraulic Clutch	260
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	260
Cooling System	262
Engine Coolant	262
Engine Overheating	266
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	267
Power Steering Fluid	267
Washer Fluid	267
Brakes	268
Brake Fluid	269
Battery	271
Starter Switch Check	271
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	272
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	272
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	273
Wiper Blade Replacement	273
Windshield Replacement	274
Headlamp Aiming	274
Bulb Replacement	274
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps	274
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps	276
License Plate Lamp	279
Replacement Bulbs	279
Electrical System	280
Electrical System Overload	280
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	280
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	281
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	284
Wheels and Tires	286
Tires	286
Winter Tires	286
Low-Profile Tires	287
Tire Sidewall Labeling	288
Tire Designations	290
Tire Terminology and Definitions	290
Tire Pressure	293
Tire Pressure Monitor System	294
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation	296
Tire Inspection	299
Tire Rotation	299
When It Is Time for New Tires	300
Buying New Tires	301
Different Size Tires and Wheels	303
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	303
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	305
Wheel Replacement	305
Tire Chains	306
If a Tire Goes Flat	306
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	308
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	315
Tire Changing	316
Compact Spare Tire	323
Jump Starting	324
Towing	327
Towing the Vehicle	327
Recreational Vehicle Towing	327
Appearance Care	329
Exterior Care	329
Interior Care	334
Floor Mats	337
Service and Maintenance	339
General Information	339
Scheduled Maintenance	340
Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts	344
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	344
Maintenance Replacement Parts	346
Maintenance Records	347
Technical Data	351
Vehicle Identification	351
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	351
Service Parts Identification Label	351
Vehicle Data	352
Capacities and Specifications	352
Engine Drive Belt Routing	354
Customer Information	355
Customer Information	355
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	355
Customer Assistance Offices	357
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	358
Online Owner Center	358
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	359
Roadside Assistance Program	360
Scheduling Service Appointments	362
Courtesy Transportation Program	362
Collision Damage Repair	364
Service Publications Ordering Information	366
Reporting Safety Defects	367
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	367
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	368
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	368
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	368
Event Data Recorders	369
OnStar®	370
Navigation System	370
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	370
Radio Frequency Statement	370
Index	371
Index_A	371
Index_B	372
Index_C	372
Index_D	373
Index_E	374
Index_F	374
Index_G	375
Index_H	375
Index_I	376
Index_J	376
Index_K	376
Index_L	376
Index_M	377
Index_N	378
Index_O	378
Index_P	378
Index_R	379
Index_S	379
Index_T	381
Index_U	382
Index_V	382

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5-26

Instruments and Controls

When the remaining oil life is low,

the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON

message, or code 82, will appear

on the display. See

Engine Oil

Messages on page 5

‑

and

“

Vehicle Messages (Canadian Base

Level)

”

following. The oil should be

changed as soon as possible.

See

Engine Oil on page 10

‑

. In

addition to the engine oil life system

monitoring the oil life, additional

maintenance is recommended in

the Maintenance Schedule in this

manual. See

Scheduled

Maintenance on page 11

‑

for

more information.

Remember, the Oil Life display must

be reset after each oil change. It

will not reset itself. Also, be careful

not to reset the Oil Life display

accidentally at any time other than

when the oil has just been changed.

It cannot be reset accurately until

the next oil change. To reset the

engine oil life system press the

SET/CLR button while the Oil Life

display is active. See

Engine Oil

Life System on page 10

‑

Battery Voltage

This display, available on some

vehicles, shows the current battery

voltage. If the voltage is in the

normal range, the value will display.

For example, the display may read

Battery Voltage 15.0 Volts. The

vehicle's charging system regulates

voltage based on the state of the

battery. The battery voltage can

fluctuate while viewing this

information on the DIC. This is

normal. See

Charging System Light

on page 5

‑

for more information.

If there is a problem with the battery

charging system, the DIC will

display a message. See

Battery

Voltage and Charging Messages on

page 5

‑

Blank Display

This display shows no information.

Vehicle Messages

(Canada Base Level)

DIC messages display when the

status of the vehicle has changed

and action may be needed to

correct the condition. Multiple

messages appear one after another.

Press any of the DIC buttons on the

turn signal lever to acknowledge

and clear them from the display.

More urgent messages cannot be

cleared from the DIC display. All

messages should be taken

seriously. Clearing messages

will not correct the problem.

On the Canadian base level cluster,

vehicle messages appear as code

numbers.

25:

Left front turn indicator failure

26:

Left rear turn indicator failure

27:

Right front turn indicator failure

28:

Right rear turn indicator failure