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9-32 Driving and Operating After the transition to 7 km/h (4 mph) is complete, the DIC message SERVICE EXHAUST FLUID SYSTEM - SEE OWNERS MANUAL NOW - SPEED LIMITED TO 7 KM/H (4 MPH) displays. A flashing warning light and a chime also come on. Service Emission System If a problem occurs with the vehicle emission system, the DIC message SERVICE EMISSION SYSTEM - SEE OWNERS MANUAL NOW - 282 KM (175 MI) UNTIL 105 KM/H (65 MPH) MAX SPEED displays. The displayed mileage will decrease as driving continues. In some cases this message will clear itself, indicating that the emission system was able to correct the condition. If the DIC message persists, see your dealer or additional DIC messages may display. When the mileage countdown is zero, the DIC message SERVICE EMISSION SYSTEM - SEE OWNERS MANUAL NOW - TRANSITIONING TO 105 KM/H (65 MPH) MAX SPEED displays. A chime also comes on. Vehicle speed will be reduced to a maximum speed limit of 105 km/h (65 mph). After the transition to 105 km/h (65 mph) is complete, the DIC message SERVICE EMISSION SYSTEM - SEE OWNERS MANUAL NOW - SPEED LIMITED TO 105 KM/H (65 MPH) - 120 KM (75 MI) UNTIL 89 KM/H (55 MPH) MAX SPEED displays. The displayed mileage will decrease as driving continues. A chime also comes on. When the mileage countdown is zero, the DIC message SERVICE EMISSION SYSTEM - SEE OWNERS MANUAL NOW - TRANSITIONING TO 89 KM/H (55 MPH) MAX SPEED displays. A chime also comes on. Vehicle speed will be reduced to a maximum speed limit of 89 km/h (55 mph). displays. A flashing warning light and a chime also come on. Vehicle speed will be reduced down to a maximum speed limit of 89 km/h (55 mph). After the transition to 89 km/h (55 mph) is complete, the DIC message SERVICE EXHAUST FLUID SYSTEM - SEE OWNERS MANUAL NOW - SPEED LIMITED TO 89 KM/H (55 MPH) - 120 KM (75 MI) UNTIL 7 KM/H (4 MPH) MAX SPEED displays. The displayed mileage will decrease as driving continues. A flashing warning light and a chime also come on. When the mileage countdown is zero, the DIC message SERVICE EXHAUST FLUID SYSTEM - SEE OWNERS MANUAL NOW - TRANSITIONING TO 7 KM/H (4 MPH) MAX SPEED displays. A flashing warning light and a chime also come on. Vehicle speed will be reduced to a maximum speed limit of 7 km/h (4 mph).

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

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9-32

Driving and Operating

displays. A flashing warning light

and a chime also come on. Vehicle

speed will be reduced down to a

maximum speed limit of 89 km/h

(55 mph).

After the transition to 89 km/h

(55 mph) is complete, the DIC

message SERVICE EXHAUST

FLUID SYSTEM - SEE OWNERS

MANUAL NOW - SPEED LIMITED

TO 89 KM/H (55 MPH)

–

120 KM

(75 MI) UNTIL 7 KM/H (4 MPH) MAX

SPEED displays. The displayed

mileage will decrease as driving

continues. A flashing warning light

and a chime also come on.

When the mileage countdown

is zero, the DIC message

SERVICE EXHAUST FLUID

SYSTEM - SEE OWNERS

MANUAL NOW - TRANSITIONING

TO 7 KM/H (4 MPH) MAX SPEED

displays. A flashing warning light

and a chime also come on. Vehicle

speed will be reduced to a

maximum speed limit of

7 km/h (4 mph).

After the transition to 7 km/h (4 mph)

is complete, the DIC message

SERVICE EXHAUST FLUID

SYSTEM - SEE OWNERS

MANUAL NOW - SPEED LIMITED

TO 7 KM/H (4 MPH) displays.

A flashing warning light and a chime

also come on.

Service Emission System

If a problem occurs with the

vehicle emission system, the DIC

message SERVICE EMISSION

SYSTEM - SEE OWNERS

MANUAL NOW

–

282 KM (175 MI)

UNTIL 105 KM/H (65 MPH) MAX

SPEED displays. The displayed

mileage will decrease as driving

continues. In some cases this

message will clear itself, indicating

that the emission system was able

to correct the condition. If the DIC

message persists, see your dealer

or additional DIC messages may

display.

When the mileage countdown

is zero, the DIC message

SERVICE EMISSION

SYSTEM - SEE OWNERS

MANUAL NOW - TRANSITIONING

TO 105 KM/H (65 MPH) MAX

SPEED displays. A chime also

comes on. Vehicle speed will be

reduced to a maximum speed limit

of 105 km/h (65 mph).

After the transition to 105 km/h

(65 mph) is complete, the DIC

message SERVICE EMISSION

SYSTEM - SEE OWNERS

MANUAL NOW - SPEED LIMITED

TO 105 KM/H (65 MPH)

–

120 KM

(75 MI) UNTIL 89 KM/H (55 MPH)

MAX SPEED displays. The

displayed mileage will decrease as

driving continues. A chime also

comes on.

When the mileage countdown

is zero, the DIC message

SERVICE EMISSION

SYSTEM - SEE OWNERS

MANUAL NOW - TRANSITIONING

TO 89 KM/H (55 MPH) MAX SPEED

displays. A chime also comes on.

Vehicle speed will be reduced to a

maximum speed limit of 89 km/h

(55 mph).