Section |
Page |
2014 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual BookTOC |
1 |
Introduction |
3 |
Introduction |
3 |
Canadian Vehicle Owners |
3 |
Using this Manual |
3 |
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions |
3 |
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 |
Windows |
13 |
Seat Adjustment |
13 |
Heated Seats |
15 |
Head Restraint Adjustment |
15 |
Safety Belts |
16 |
Passenger Sensing System |
16 |
Mirror Adjustment |
16 |
Steering Wheel Adjustment |
17 |
Interior Lighting |
18 |
Exterior Lighting |
18 |
Windshield Wiper/Washer |
19 |
Climate Controls |
19 |
Transmission |
21 |
Vehicle Features |
21 |
Radio(s) |
21 |
Satellite Radio |
22 |
Portable Audio Devices |
22 |
Bluetooth® |
23 |
Steering Wheel Controls |
23 |
Cruise Control |
24 |
Navigation System |
24 |
Driver Information Center (DIC) |
24 |
Ultrasonic Parking Assist |
25 |
Power Outlets |
25 |
Performance and Maintenance |
25 |
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control |
25 |
Tire Pressure Monitor |
26 |
Engine Oil Life System |
26 |
Driving for Better Fuel Economy |
27 |
Diesel Particulate Filter |
27 |
Diesel Exhaust Fluid |
28 |
Roadside Assistance Program |
29 |
OnStar® |
29 |
Keys, Doors, and Windows |
31 |
Keys and Locks |
31 |
Keys |
31 |
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System |
33 |
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation |
33 |
Remote Vehicle Start |
40 |
Door Locks |
41 |
Power Door Locks |
42 |
Automatic Door Locks |
42 |
Safety Locks |
43 |
Doors |
44 |
Trunk |
44 |
Vehicle Security |
46 |
Vehicle Alarm System |
46 |
Immobilizer |
47 |
Immobilizer Operation |
47 |
Exterior Mirrors |
48 |
Convex Mirrors |
48 |
Manual Mirrors |
48 |
Power Mirrors |
49 |
Folding Mirrors |
49 |
Heated Mirrors |
49 |
Interior Mirrors |
49 |
Interior Rearview Mirrors |
49 |
Manual Rearview Mirror |
49 |
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror |
50 |
Windows |
50 |
Power Windows |
50 |
Sun Visors |
52 |
Roof |
53 |
Sunroof |
53 |
Seats and Restraints |
55 |
Head Restraints |
56 |
Front Seats |
57 |
Seat Adjustment |
57 |
Power Seat Adjustment |
58 |
Reclining Seatbacks |
58 |
Heated Front Seats |
59 |
Rear Seats |
60 |
Safety Belts |
62 |
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly |
63 |
Lap-Shoulder Belt |
64 |
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy |
68 |
Safety Belt Extender |
69 |
Safety System Check |
69 |
Safety Belt Care |
69 |
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash |
69 |
Airbag System |
70 |
Where Are the Airbags? |
72 |
When Should an Airbag Inflate? |
74 |
What Makes an Airbag Inflate? |
75 |
How Does an Airbag Restrain? |
75 |
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates? |
76 |
Passenger Sensing System |
77 |
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle |
81 |
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle |
82 |
Airbag System Check |
83 |
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash |
83 |
Child Restraints |
84 |
Older Children |
84 |
Infants and Young Children |
86 |
Child Restraint Systems |
88 |
Where to Put the Restraint |
90 |
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) |
91 |
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash |
97 |
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat) |
98 |
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat) |
101 |
Storage |
105 |
Storage Compartments |
105 |
Instrument Panel Storage |
105 |
Glove Box |
105 |
Cupholders |
105 |
Center Console Storage |
106 |
Additional Storage Features |
106 |
Cargo Tie-Downs |
106 |
Instruments and Controls |
107 |
Controls |
108 |
Steering Wheel Adjustment |
108 |
Steering Wheel Controls |
108 |
Horn |
109 |
Windshield Wiper/Washer |
109 |
Compass |
110 |
Clock |
110 |
Power Outlets |
112 |
Cigarette Lighter |
112 |
Ashtrays |
113 |
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators |
113 |
Instrument Cluster |
114 |
Speedometer |
116 |
Odometer |
116 |
Trip Odometer |
116 |
Tachometer |
116 |
Fuel Gauge |
116 |
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge |
117 |
Safety Belt Reminders |
117 |
Airbag Readiness Light |
118 |
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator |
119 |
Charging System Light |
119 |
Malfunction Indicator Lamp |
120 |
Brake System Warning Light |
122 |
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light |
123 |
Up-Shift Light |
123 |
Power Steering Warning Light |
124 |
Traction Off Light |
124 |
StabiliTrak® OFF Light |
124 |
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light |
125 |
Wait-to-Start Light |
125 |
Tire Pressure Light |
125 |
Engine Oil Pressure Light |
126 |
Low Fuel Warning Light |
126 |
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Warning Light |
127 |
Security Light |
127 |
Reduced Engine Power Light |
127 |
High-Beam On Light |
128 |
Front Fog Lamp Light |
128 |
Lamps On Reminder |
128 |
Cruise Control Light |
128 |
Door Ajar Light |
128 |
Information Displays |
129 |
Driver Information Center (DIC) |
129 |
Vehicle Messages |
133 |
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages |
133 |
Brake System Messages |
133 |
Compass Messages |
133 |
Cruise Control Messages |
134 |
Door Ajar Messages |
134 |
Engine Cooling System Messages |
134 |
Engine Oil Messages |
135 |
Engine Power Messages |
135 |
Fuel System Messages |
135 |
Diesel Exhaust Fluid Messages |
135 |
Diesel Particulate Filter Messages |
136 |
Key and Lock Messages |
136 |
Lamp Messages |
137 |
Object Detection System Messages |
137 |
Ride Control System Messages |
138 |
Airbag System Messages |
138 |
Security Messages |
138 |
Service Vehicle Messages |
138 |
Starting the Vehicle Messages |
139 |
Tire Messages |
139 |
Transmission Messages |
139 |
Vehicle Reminder Messages |
140 |
Vehicle Speed Messages |
140 |
Vehicle Personalization |
141 |
Lighting |
147 |
Exterior Lighting |
147 |
Exterior Lamp Controls |
147 |
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer |
148 |
Flash-to-Pass |
148 |
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) |
148 |
Automatic Headlamp System |
149 |
Hazard Warning Flashers |
149 |
Turn and Lane-Change Signals |
149 |
Front Fog Lamps |
150 |
Interior Lighting |
150 |
Instrument Panel Illumination Control |
150 |
Courtesy Lamps |
151 |
Dome Lamps |
151 |
Reading Lamps |
151 |
Lighting Features |
151 |
Entry Lighting |
151 |
Exit Lighting |
152 |
Battery Power Protection |
152 |
Infotainment System |
153 |
Introduction |
153 |
Infotainment |
153 |
Theft-Deterrent Feature |
154 |
Overview |
155 |
Operation |
156 |
Radio |
159 |
AM-FM Radio |
159 |
Satellite Radio |
161 |
Radio Reception |
164 |
Satellite Radio Antenna |
165 |
Multi-Band Antenna |
165 |
Audio Players |
166 |
CD Player |
166 |
Auxiliary Devices |
168 |
Phone |
170 |
Bluetooth (Overview) |
170 |
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) |
172 |
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition) |
175 |
Trademarks and License Agreements |
181 |
Climate Controls |
185 |
Climate Control Systems |
185 |
Automatic Climate Control System |
187 |
Air Vents |
190 |
Maintenance |
191 |
Passenger Compartment Air Filter |
191 |
Service |
191 |
Driving and Operating |
193 |
Driving Information |
194 |
Distracted Driving |
194 |
Defensive Driving |
195 |
Drunk Driving |
195 |
Control of a Vehicle |
195 |
Braking |
195 |
Steering |
196 |
Off-Road Recovery |
196 |
Loss of Control |
197 |
Driving on Wet Roads |
197 |
Highway Hypnosis |
198 |
Hill and Mountain Roads |
198 |
Winter Driving |
199 |
If the Vehicle Is Stuck |
201 |
Vehicle Load Limits |
201 |
Starting and Operating |
206 |
New Vehicle Break-In |
206 |
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) |
206 |
Ignition Positions (Key Access) |
208 |
Starting the Engine |
210 |
Engine Heater |
214 |
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) |
215 |
Shifting Into Park |
215 |
Shifting out of Park |
216 |
Parking |
217 |
Parking over Things That Burn |
218 |
Engine Exhaust |
218 |
Diesel Particulate Filter |
218 |
Diesel Exhaust Fluid |
219 |
Running the Vehicle While Parked |
225 |
Automatic Transmission |
225 |
Manual Mode |
227 |
Manual Transmission |
229 |
Brakes |
231 |
Antilock Brake System (ABS) |
231 |
Parking Brake |
232 |
Brake Assist |
232 |
Ride Control Systems |
233 |
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control |
233 |
Cruise Control |
235 |
Driver Assistance Systems |
237 |
Ultrasonic Parking Assist |
237 |
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) |
239 |
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) |
241 |
Fuel |
244 |
Recommended Fuel (Gasoline) |
244 |
Gasoline Specifications |
245 |
California Fuel Requirements |
245 |
Fuels in Foreign Countries |
245 |
Fuel Additives (Gasoline) |
246 |
Fuel for Diesel Engines |
246 |
What Fuel to Use in Canada and Mexico (Diesel) |
251 |
Cold Weather Operation (Diesel) |
252 |
Water in Fuel (Diesel) |
253 |
Running Out of Fuel (Diesel) |
253 |
Filling the Tank |
253 |
Filling a Portable Fuel Container |
255 |
Trailer Towing |
255 |
General Towing Information |
255 |
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips |
255 |
Trailer Towing (Fuel Economy Model or Diesel Engine) |
259 |
Trailer Towing (Except Fuel Economy Model or Diesel Engine) |
259 |
Towing Equipment |
260 |
Conversions and Add-Ons |
261 |
Add-On Electrical Equipment |
261 |
Vehicle Care |
263 |
General Information |
264 |
California Proposition 65 Warning |
264 |
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements |
265 |
Accessories and Modifications |
265 |
Vehicle Checks |
265 |
Doing Your Own Service Work |
265 |
Hood |
266 |
Engine Compartment Overview |
268 |
Engine Oil |
273 |
Engine Oil Life System |
277 |
Automatic Transmission Fluid |
278 |
Manual Transmission Fluid |
278 |
Hydraulic Clutch |
278 |
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter |
279 |
Cooling System |
280 |
Engine Coolant |
281 |
Engine Overheating |
285 |
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode (Gasoline Engines Only) |
287 |
Washer Fluid |
287 |
Brakes |
288 |
Brake Fluid |
289 |
Battery |
290 |
Starter Switch Check |
291 |
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check |
291 |
Ignition Transmission Lock Check |
292 |
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check |
292 |
Wiper Blade Replacement |
292 |
Headlamp Aiming |
294 |
Bulb Replacement |
294 |
Halogen Bulbs |
294 |
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps |
294 |
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps |
296 |
License Plate Lamp |
298 |
Replacement Bulbs |
299 |
Electrical System |
299 |
Electrical System Overload |
299 |
Fuses and Circuit Breakers |
300 |
Engine Compartment Fuse Block |
300 |
Instrument Panel Fuse Block |
304 |
Wheels and Tires |
305 |
Tires |
305 |
All-Season Tires |
306 |
Winter Tires |
307 |
Low-Profile Tires |
307 |
Tire Sidewall Labeling |
307 |
Tire Designations |
310 |
Tire Terminology and Definitions |
310 |
Tire Pressure |
313 |
Tire Pressure Monitor System |
314 |
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation |
315 |
Tire Inspection |
318 |
Tire Rotation |
319 |
When It Is Time for New Tires |
320 |
Buying New Tires |
321 |
Different Size Tires and Wheels |
322 |
Uniform Tire Quality Grading |
323 |
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance |
324 |
Wheel Replacement |
325 |
Tire Chains |
326 |
If a Tire Goes Flat |
326 |
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit |
328 |
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit |
334 |
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit (Diesel) |
335 |
Tire Changing |
335 |
Compact Spare Tire |
342 |
Jump Starting |
344 |
Towing the Vehicle |
347 |
Recreational Vehicle Towing |
347 |
Appearance Care |
350 |
Exterior Care |
350 |
Interior Care |
355 |
Floor Mats |
358 |
Service and Maintenance |
361 |
General Information |
361 |
Maintenance Schedule |
362 |
Special Application Services |
368 |
Additional Maintenance and Care |
369 |
Recommended Fluids |
372 |
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants |
372 |
Maintenance Replacement Parts |
374 |
Maintenance Records |
375 |
Technical Data |
379 |
Vehicle Identification |
379 |
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) |
379 |
Service Parts Identification Label |
379 |
Vehicle Data |
380 |
Capacities and Specifications |
380 |
Engine Drive Belt Routing |
382 |
Customer Information |
383 |
Customer Information |
383 |
Customer Satisfaction Procedure |
383 |
Customer Assistance Offices |
385 |
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users |
386 |
Online Owner Center |
386 |
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program |
387 |
Roadside Assistance Program |
387 |
Scheduling Service Appointments |
389 |
Courtesy Transportation Program |
389 |
Collision Damage Repair |
391 |
Service Publications Ordering Information |
393 |
Reporting Safety Defects |
394 |
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government |
394 |
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government |
395 |
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors |
395 |
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy |
395 |
Event Data Recorders |
396 |
OnStar® |
396 |
Infotainment System |
397 |
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) |
397 |
Radio Frequency Statement |
397 |
OnStar |
399 |
OnStar Overview |
399 |
OnStar Services |
400 |
Emergency |
400 |
Security |
400 |
Navigation |
400 |
Connections |
401 |
Diagnostics |
403 |
OnStar Additional Information |
403 |
Index |
409 |
Index_A |
409 |
Index_B |
409 |
Index_C |
410 |
Index_D |
411 |
Index_E |
412 |
Index_F |
412 |
Index_G |
413 |
Index_H |
413 |
Index_I |
414 |
Index_J |
414 |
Index_K |
414 |
Index_L |
414 |
Index_M |
415 |
Index_N |
416 |
Index_O |
416 |
Index_P |
416 |
Index_R |
417 |
Index_S |
417 |
Index_T |
419 |
Index_U |
420 |
Index_V |
420 |