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11-12 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Usage Engine Oil Fluid/Lubricant Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specfication, or equivalent, of the proper SAE viscosity grade. ACDelco dexos1 Synthetic Blend is recommended. See Engine Oil on page 10‑9. 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL Coolant. See Engine Coolant on page 10‑16. DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 88863461, in Canada 88863462). Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements. DEXRON®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid. Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19259104, in Canada 19259105). Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in Canada 10953474). Engine Coolant Hydraulic Brake/Clutch System Windshield Washer Automatic Transmission Manual Transmission Key Lock Cylinders

Section	Page
2013 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	11
Seat Adjustment	12
Heated Seats	14
Head Restraint Adjustment	14
Safety Belts	14
Passenger Sensing System	15
Mirror Adjustment	15
Steering Wheel Adjustment	16
Interior Lighting	16
Exterior Lighting	17
Windshield Wiper/Washer	18
Climate Controls	19
Transmission	20
Vehicle Features	20
Radio(s)	20
Satellite Radio	21
Portable Audio Devices	21
Bluetooth®	22
Steering Wheel Controls	22
Cruise Control	23
Navigation System	23
Driver Information Center (DIC)	23
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	24
Power Outlets	24
Performance and Maintenance	24
Traction Control System (TCS)	24
StabiliTrak® System	25
Tire Pressure Monitor	25
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit	25
Engine Oil Life System	26
Driving for Better Fuel Economy	26
Roadside Assistance Program	26
OnStar®	27
Keys, Doors, and Windows	29
Keys and Locks	29
Keys	29
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System	31
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation	31
Remote Vehicle Start	37
Door Locks	38
Power Door Locks	39
Automatic Door Locks	39
Safety Locks	40
Doors	40
Trunk	40
Vehicle Security	42
Vehicle Alarm System	42
Immobilizer	42
Immobilizer Operation	43
Exterior Mirrors	44
Convex Mirrors	44
Manual Mirrors	44
Power Mirrors	44
Folding Mirrors	45
Heated Mirrors	45
Interior Mirrors	45
Manual Rearview Mirror	45
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror	45
Windows	46
Power Windows	46
Sun Visors	48
Roof	48
Sunroof	48
Seats and Restraints	51
Head Restraints	52
Front Seats	53
Seat Adjustment	53
Power Seat Adjustment	54
Reclining Seatbacks	54
Heated Front Seats	55
Rear Seats	56
Safety Belts	58
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	60
Lap-Shoulder Belt	61
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	65
Safety Belt Extender	65
Safety System Check	65
Safety Belt Care	66
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash	66
Airbag System	67
Where Are the Airbags?	69
When Should an Airbag Inflate?	71
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?	72
How Does an Airbag Restrain?	72
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?	72
Passenger Sensing System	74
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	78
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle	78
Airbag System Check	79
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash	80
Child Restraints	80
Older Children	80
Infants and Young Children	82
Child Restraint Systems	85
Where to Put the Restraint	86
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	88
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash	94
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)	95
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)	98
Storage	101
Storage Compartments	101
Instrument Panel Storage	101
Glove Box	101
Cupholders	101
Center Console Storage	101
Additional Storage Features	102
Cargo Tie-Downs	102
Instruments and Controls	103
Controls	104
Steering Wheel Adjustment	104
Steering Wheel Controls	104
Horn	105
Windshield Wiper/Washer	105
Compass	106
Clock	106
Power Outlets	107
Cigarette Lighter	108
Ashtrays	108
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators	109
Instrument Cluster	110
Speedometer	111
Odometer	111
Trip Odometer	111
Tachometer	111
Fuel Gauge	111
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	112
Safety Belt Reminders	112
Airbag Readiness Light	113
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator	114
Charging System Light	115
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	115
Brake System Warning Light	117
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light	118
Up-Shift Light	119
Power Steering Warning Light	119
Traction Off Light	119
StabiliTrak® OFF Light	120
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light	120
Tire Pressure Light	120
Engine Oil Pressure Light	121
Low Fuel Warning Light	121
Security Light	122
Reduced Engine Power Light	122
High-Beam On Light	122
Front Fog Lamp Light	123
Lamps On Reminder	123
Cruise Control Light	123
Door Ajar Light	123
Information Displays	124
Driver Information Center (DIC)	124
Vehicle Messages	128
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages	129
Brake System Messages	129
Compass Messages	129
Cruise Control Messages	129
Door Ajar Messages	129
Engine Cooling System Messages	130
Engine Oil Messages	130
Engine Power Messages	131
Fuel System Messages	131
Key and Lock Messages	131
Lamp Messages	131
Object Detection System Messages	132
Ride Control System Messages	132
Airbag System Messages	132
Security Messages	133
Service Vehicle Messages	133
Starting the Vehicle Messages	133
Tire Messages	133
Transmission Messages	134
Vehicle Reminder Messages	134
Vehicle Personalization	134
Lighting	141
Exterior Lighting	141
Exterior Lamp Controls	141
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer	142
Flash-to-Pass	142
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)	142
Automatic Headlamp System	143
Hazard Warning Flashers	144
Turn and Lane-Change Signals	144
Front Fog Lamps	144
Interior Lighting	145
Instrument Panel Illumination Control	145
Courtesy Lamps	145
Dome Lamps	145
Reading Lamps	146
Lighting Features	146
Entry Lighting	146
Exit Lighting	146
Battery Power Protection	147
Infotainment System	149
Introduction	149
Infotainment	149
Theft-Deterrent Feature	150
Overview	151
Operation	152
Radio	155
AM-FM Radio	155
Satellite Radio	158
Radio Reception	160
Satellite Radio Antenna	161
Multi-Band Antenna	161
Audio Players	162
CD Player	162
Auxiliary Devices	164
Phone	166
Bluetooth (Overview)	166
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls)	168
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition)	172
Trademarks and License Agreements	178
Climate Controls	183
Climate Control Systems	183
Automatic Climate Control System	185
Air Vents	188
Maintenance	189
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	189
Service	189
Driving and Operating	191
Driving Information	192
Distracted Driving	192
Defensive Driving	193
Drunk Driving	193
Control of a Vehicle	193
Braking	193
Steering	194
Off-Road Recovery	195
Loss of Control	195
Driving on Wet Roads	196
Highway Hypnosis	196
Hill and Mountain Roads	197
Winter Driving	197
If the Vehicle Is Stuck	199
Vehicle Load Limits	200
Starting and Operating	204
New Vehicle Break-In	204
Ignition Positions (Key Access)	204
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access)	207
Starting the Engine	208
Engine Heater	211
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)	212
Shifting Into Park	212
Shifting out of Park	213
Parking	214
Parking over Things That Burn	214
Engine Exhaust	215
Running the Vehicle While Parked	215
Automatic Transmission	216
Manual Mode	218
Manual Transmission	220
Brakes	222
Antilock Brake System (ABS)	222
Parking Brake	223
Brake Assist	223
Ride Control Systems	224
Traction Control System (TCS)	224
StabiliTrak® System	225
Cruise Control	227
Object Detection Systems	229
Ultrasonic Parking Assist	229
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)	231
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)	233
Fuel	236
Recommended Fuel	236
Gasoline Specifications	237
California Fuel Requirements	237
Fuels in Foreign Countries	237
Fuel Additives	237
Filling the Tank	238
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	240
Towing	240
General Towing Information	240
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips	241
Trailer Towing (Fuel Economy Model)	244
Trailer Towing (Except Fuel Economy Model)	244
Towing Equipment	245
Conversions and Add-Ons	246
Add-On Electrical Equipment	246
Vehicle Care	247
General Information	248
California Proposition 65 Warning	248
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	259
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	260
Cooling System	261
Engine Coolant	262
Engine Overheating	265
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode	267
Washer Fluid	267
Brakes	268
Brake Fluid	269
Battery	270
Starter Switch Check	271
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check	272
Ignition Transmission Lock Check	272
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check	272
Wiper Blade Replacement	273
Headlamp Aiming	274
Bulb Replacement	274
Halogen Headlamps	274
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps	274
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps	276
License Plate Lamp	278
Replacement Bulbs	279
Electrical System	279
Electrical System Overload	279
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	280
Engine Compartment Fuse Block	280
Instrument Panel Fuse Block	284
Wheels and Tires	285
Tires	285
All-Season Tires	286
Winter Tires	286
Low-Profile Tires	287
Summer 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	326
Towing the Vehicle	326
Recreational Vehicle Towing	327
Appearance Care	329
Exterior Care	329
Interior Care	333
Floor Mats	336
Service and Maintenance	337
General Information	337
Maintenance Schedule	338
Special Application Services	344
Additional Maintenance and Care	345
Recommended Fluids	348
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	348
Maintenance Replacement Parts	349
Maintenance Records	351
Technical Data	355
Vehicle Identification	355
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	355
Service Parts Identification Label	355
Vehicle Data	356
Capacities and Specifications	356
Engine Drive Belt Routing	358
Customer Information	359
Customer Information	359
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	359
Customer Assistance Offices	361
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	362
Online Owner Center	362
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program	363
Roadside Assistance Program	363
Scheduling Service Appointments	365
Courtesy Transportation Program	365
Collision Damage Repair	367
Service Publications Ordering Information	369
Reporting Safety Defects	370
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	370
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	371
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	371
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy	371
Event Data Recorders	372
OnStar®	372
Infotainment System	373
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)	373
Radio Frequency Statement	373
OnStar	375
OnStar Overview	375
OnStar Services	376
Emergency	376
Security	376
Navigation	376
Connections	377
Diagnostics	379
OnStar Additional Information	379
Index	385
Index_A	385
Index_B	385
Index_C	386
Index_D	387
Index_E	388
Index_F	388
Index_G	389
Index_H	389
Index_I	389
Index_J	390
Index_K	390
Index_L	390
Index_M	391
Index_N	391
Index_O	391
Index_P	392
Index_R	393
Index_S	393
Index_T	395
Index_U	395
Index_V	396