2014 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - Page 213

Driving and Operating Diesel Engine Starting Procedure The diesel engine starts differently than a gasoline engine. 1. Turn the ignition key to ON/RUN. Observe the wait-to-start light. See Wait-to-Start Light on page 5-19. This light may not come on if the engine is warm. 2. As soon as the wait-to-start light goes off, immediately turn the ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The engine has a fast warm-up glow plug system. The wait-to-start light will illuminate for a much shorter time than most diesel engines, due to the rapid heating of the glow plug system. 9-21 { Caution If the wait-to-start light stays on after starting the vehicle, the vehicle may not run properly. Have the vehicle serviced right away. 3. If the engine does not start after 15 seconds of cranking, turn the ignition switch to LOCK/OFF. Wait one minute for the starter to cool, then try the same steps again. If you are trying to start the engine after you have run out of fuel, follow the steps in Running Out of Fuel (Diesel) on page 9-61. When the engine is cold, let it run for a few minutes before you move the vehicle. This lets oil pressure build up. The engine will sound louder when it's cold. Cold Weather Starting (Diesel Engine) The following tips will help with cold weather starting. Use the recommended engine oil when the outside temperature drops below freezing. See Engine Oil on page 10-11. When the outside temperature drops below -18°C (0°F), use of the engine heater is recommended. See Fuel for Diesel Engines on page 9-54 for information on what fuel to use in cold weather. If the Diesel Engine Will Not Start If you have run out of fuel, see Running Out of Fuel (Diesel) on page 9-61. If the vehicle is not out of fuel, and the engine will not start, do this: Turn the ignition key to ON/RUN. Immediately after the wait-to-start light goes off, turn the ignition key to START.