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Chevrolet
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Owner
Manual
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201
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Seats
and
Restraints
3-1
1
Why
Safety
Belts
Work
When
you
ride
in
or
on
anything,
you
go
as
fast
as
it
goes.
T
ake
the
simplest
vehicle.
Suppose
it
is
just
a
seat
on
wheels.
Put
someone
on
it.
Get
it
up
to
speed.
Then
stop
the
vehicle.
The
rider
does
not
stop.
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Table of Contents
Contents
1
Table of Contents
2
Danger, Warnings and Cautions
4
Indicators
4
Symbols
4
Vehicle Symbol Chart
5
Doors
7
Exterior Lighting
7
Head Restraints
7
In Brief
7
Interior Lighting
7
Instrument Panel Overview
8
Initial Drive Information
10
Remote Keyless Entry System
10
RKE Transmitter with Remote Start
10
Canceling a Remote Start
11
Climate Control Systems
11
Remote Vehicle Start
11
Starting the Vehicle
11
Door Locks
12
Power Door Locks
12
Safety Locks
12
Seat Adjustment
12
Windows
12
Reclining Seatbacks
13
Seat Cushion Tilt Feature
13
Seat Height Adjuster
13
Front Seats
14
Heated Seats
14
Power Driver Seat
14
Rear Seats
14
Head Restraint Adjustment
15
Roof
15
Safety Belts
15
Sensing System for Passenger Airbag
15
Exterior
16
Interior
16
Mirror Adjustment
16
Dome Lamps
17
Interior Lighting
17
Reading Lamps
17
Steering Wheel Adjustment
17
Exterior Lighting
18
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
18
Climate Controls
19
Windshield Washer
19
Windshield Wiper/Washer
19
Automatic Climate Control System
20
Driver Shift Control
20
Transmission
20
Radio
21
Storing a Favorite Station
21
Up-Shift Light
21
Vehicle Features
21
Bluetooth
22
Portable Audio Devices
22
Satellite Radio
22
XM Satellite Radio Service
22
Cruise Controls
23
Steering Wheel Controls
23
Driver Information Center (DIC)
24
Navigation System
24
Power Outlets
24
Performance and Maintenance
25
Stabilitrak System
25
Tire Pressure Monitor
25
Traction Control System
25
Engine Oil Life System
26
Maintenance
26
Resetting the Oil Life System
26
Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
26
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
27
Automatic Crash Response
28
How Onstar Service Works
28
Onstar
28
Onstar Steering Wheel Controls
29
Keys, Doors and Windows
31
Keys
32
Battery Replacement
34
Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle
34
Cancelling a Remote Start
36
Conditions in Which Remote Start will Not Work
36
Extending Engine Run Time
36
Automatic Door Locks
38
Automatic Door Unlock
38
Doors
38
Trunk
38
Emergency Trunk Release Handle
39
Remote Trunk Release
39
Arming the System
40
Immobilizer
40
Vehicle Alarm System
40
Vehicle Security
40
Convex Mirrors
41
Exterior Mirrors
41
Manual Mirrors
42
Power Mirrors
42
Folding Mirrors
43
Heated Mirrors
43
Interior Mirrors
43
Manual Foldaway Mirrors
43
Power Windows
44
Express Window Operation
45
Obstacle Detection Feature
45
Programming the Power Windows
45
Overload Feature
46
Window Lockout
46
Sun Visors
47
Sunroof
47
Initializing the Sunroof
48
Safety Function
48
Sunshade
48
Seats and Restraints
49
Head Restraints
50
Front Seats
51
Power Seat Adjustment
52
Heated Front Seats
55
Remote Start Heated Seats
55
To Raise the Seatback
57
Why Safety Belts Work
59
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
61
Lap-Shoulder Belt
67
Safety Belt Pretensionsers
69
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
69
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
70
Safety Belt Extender
72
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
72
Safety System Check
72
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
73
Safety Belt Care
73
Airbag System
74
Where Are the Airbags?
76
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
77
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
79
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
79
What will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
80
Passenger Sensing System
81
If the on Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint
83
If the off Indicator Is Lit for an Adult-Size Occupant
84
Additional Factors Affecting System Operation
85
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
Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle
93
Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint
94
Where to Put the Restraint
94
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
95
Lower Anchors
96
Top Tether Anchor
96
Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations
97
Head Restraint Removal and Reinstallation
101
Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash
102
Securing Child Restraints
103
Cupholders
109
Glove Box
109
Instrument Panel Storage
109
Storage Compartments
109
Additional Storage Features
110
Cargo Tie-Downs
110
Center Console Storage
110
Instruments and Controls
111
Controls
112
Horn
113
Compass
114
Wipe Parking
114
Clock
115
Setting the 12/24 Hour Format
115
Setting the Time
115
Cigarette Lighter
116
Ashtrays
117
Warning Lights, Gauges and Indicators
117
Instrument Cluster
118
Odometer
119
Speedometer
119
Tachometer
119
Trip Odometer
119
Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light
120
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
120
Safety Belt Reminders
120
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
121
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
122
Charging System Light
123
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
123
Light Flashing
124
Light on Steady
124
Brake System Warning Light
126
Service Vehicle Soon Light
126
Antilock Brake System Warning Light
127
Power Steering Warning Light
128
Stabilitrak off Light
128
Traction off Light
128
Tire Pressure Light
129
Traction Control System/Stabilitrak Light
129
Engine Oil Pressure Light
130
Low Fuel Warning Light
130
High-Beam on Light
131
Reduced Engine Power Light
131
Security Light
131
Cruise Control Light
132
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light
132
Front Fog Lamp Light
132
Lamps on Reminder
132
DIC Operation and Displays
133
Door Ajar Light
133
Driver Information Center
133
Information Displays
133
Average Speed
134
Fuel Range
134
Trip/Fuel Menu Items
134
Blank Display
135
Digital Speed
135
Fuel Used
135
Navigation
135
Battery Voltage
136
Vehicle Messages
136
Battery Saver Active
137
Brake System Messages
137
Low Battery
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
Automatic Light Control off
140
Automatic Light Control on
140
Turn Signal on
140
XXX Turn Indicator Failure
140
Service AC System
141
Service Power Steering
141
Service Vehicle Soon
141
Theft Attempted
141
Ice Possible Drive with Care
142
Service Transmission
142
Steering Column Is Locked
142
Transmission Hot - Idle Engine
142
Climate and Air Quality
143
Entering the Personalization Menus
143
Vehicle Personalization
143
Air Quality Sensor
144
Auto Defog
144
Auto Fan Speed
144
Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
144
Chime Volume
145
Collision/Detection Systems
145
Comfort and Convenience
145
Park Assist
145
Auto Door Unlock
146
Delayed Door Lock
146
Unlocked Door Anti Lock out
146
Door Unlock or Remote Door Unlock
147
Remote Lock Feedback
147
Remote Locking, Unlocking Starting
147
Remote Unlock Light Feedback
147
Exterior Lamp Controls
149
Daytime Running Lamps
150
Flash-To-Pass
150
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
150
Automatic Headlamp System
151
Front Fog Lamps
152
Hazard Warning Flashers
152
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
152
Courtesy Lamps
153
Battery Power Protection
154
Entry Lighting
154
Exit Lighting
154
Lighting Features
154
Infotainment
155
Introduction
155
Theft-Deterrent Feature
155
Vehicle Identification
155
Infotainment System
156
Overview (Uplevel)
158
Overview (Base Level)
156
Automatic Switch off
160
Menu Icons
160
MENU System (Base Level)
160
Operation
160
Turning the System on or off
160
Activating a Setting
161
Selecting a Menu Option
161
Setting a Value
161
Submenus
161
Entering a Character Sequence
162
MENU System (Uplevel)
162
Audio Settings
163
Turning a Function on or off
163
Adjusting the EQ (Equalizer)
164
Adjusting the Fader and Balance
164
Adjusting the Treble, Midrange, and Bass
164
System Settings
164
AM-FM Radio
165
Control Buttons
165
Radio Menus
165
RDS (Radio Data System)
165
Category Lists
166
Favorites List
166
Station Lists
166
Updating Station & Category Lists
166
Autostore Stations
167
Satellite Radio
167
Selecting the XM Band
167
Selecting a Channel
168
Selecting an XM Channel
168
Storing an XM Channel as Favorite
168
XM Categories
168
Retrieving Channels
169
XM Messages
169
Cellular Phone Usage
170
Fm
170
Radio Reception
170
Audio Players
171
CD Player
171
Multi-Band Antenna
171
Satellite Radio Antenna
171
Inserting a CD
172
Playing a CD or MP3 CD
172
Removing a CD
172
Selecting a CD Track
172
3.5 MM Jack
173
Auxiliary Devices
173
Searching for MP3 Tracks
173
Using the CD Menu
173
Adjusting the Volume
174
Connecting and Controlling an Ipod
174
Shuffle
174
USB Port
174
Connecting and Controlling a Playsforsure Device (PFD) or Zune
175
Connecting and Controlling USB Drive
175
Searching for a Track
175
Bluetooth (Overview)
176
Phone
176
Shuffle Functionality
176
Bluetooth Controls
177
Voice Recognition
177
Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls)
178
Pairing
178
Linking to a Different Phone
179
Accepting or Declining a Call
180
Making a Call
180
Making a Call Using Phone Book
180
Call Waiting
181
Conference Calling
181
Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) Tones
181
Ending a Call
181
Bluetooth (Voice Recognition)
182
Pairing a Phone
182
Pairing Information
182
Using Voice Recognition
182
Connecting to a Different Phone
183
Deleting a Paired Phone
183
Listing All Paired and Connected Phones
183
Storing and Deleting Phone Numbers
184
Using the Delete Command
184
Using the Digit Store Command
184
Using the Store Command
184
Listing Stored Numbers
185
Receiving a Call
186
Three Way Calling
186
Climate Control Systems
189
Air Conditioning
190
Rear Window Defogger
190
Air Vents
194
Sensors
194
Maintenance
195
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
195
Driving and Operating
197
Defensive Driving
198
Driving Information
198
Control of a Vehicle
199
Steering
200
Steering in Emergencies
200
Steering Tips
200
Off-Road Recovery
201
Loss of Control
202
Skidding
202
Driving on Wet Roads
203
Hydroplaning
203
Highway Hypnosis
204
Hill and Mountain Roads
204
Driving on Snow or Ice
205
Winter Driving
205
Blizzard Conditions
206
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
207
Rocking the Vehicle to Get It out
207
Vehicle Load Limits
207
Tire and Loading Information Label
208
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
209
Certification Label
210
Ignition Positions
212
New Vehicle Break-In
212
Starting and Operation
212
Automatic Transmission
214
Manual Transmission
214
Starting the Engine
214
Engine Heater
215
To Use the Engine Heater
215
Retained Accessory Power
216
Shifting into Park
216
Leaving the Vehicle with the Engine Running
217
Shifting out of Park
217
Torque Lock
217
Shift Lock Manual Release
218
Engine Exhaust
219
Parking
219
Parking over Things that Burn
219
Running the Vehicle While Parked
220
Manual Mode
223
Economy Model
224
Shift Pattern
224
Antilock Brake System
226
Brakes
226
Using ABS
226
Parking Brake
227
Brake Assist
228
Ride Control Systems
228
Cruise Control
231
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
232
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
232
Resuming a Set Speed
232
Setting Cruise Control
232
Ending Cruise Control
233
Erasing Speed Memory
233
Objection Detection Systems
233
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
233
Turning the System on and off
234
Fuel
235
Recommended Fuel
235
California Fuel Requirements
236
Fuel Additives
236
Fuels in Foreign Countries
236
Gasoline Specifications
236
Filling the Tank
238
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
239
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
240
Towing
240
Driving with a Trailer
241
Pulling a Trailer
241
Towing with a Stability Control System
241
Backin up
242
Following Distance
242
Making Turns
242
Passing
242
Leaving after Parking on a Hill
243
Parking on Hills
243
Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing
244
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
244
Trailer Towing
244
Weight of the Trailer
244
Hitches
245
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires
245
Towing Equipment
245
Conversions and Add-Ons
246
Safety Chains
246
Trailer Brakes
246
Bulb Replacement
247
Electrical System
247
General Information
247
Headlamp Aiming
247
Vehicle Care
247
Engine Exhaust
249
Airbag System
250
Hood
250
Vehicle Checks
250
Engine Compartment Overview
252
Checking Engine Oil
255
Engine Oil
255
Selecting the Right Engine Oil
256
When to Add Engine Oil
256
Viscosity Grade
257
Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil Flushes
258
What to Do with Used Oil
258
When to Change Engine Oil
258
Automatic Transmission Fluid
259
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
259
Manual Transmission Fluid
259
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
260
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
260
Hydraulic Clutch
260
Scheduled Maintenance
260
When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
260
Cooling System
262
Engine Coolant
262
Checking Coolant
263
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
264
Engine Overheating
266
If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
266
If Steam Is Coming from the Engine Compartment
266
Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
267
Power Steering Fluid
267
Washer Fluid
267
Adding Washer Fluid
268
Brake Adjustment
269
Brake Fluid
269
Brake Pedal Travel
269
Replacing Brake System Parts
269
Checking Brake Fluid
270
Battery
271
Starter Switch Check
271
Vehicle Storage
271
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
272
Brakes
272
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
272
Manual Transmission
272
Park Brake and P Mechanism Check
273
Wiper Blade Replacement
273
Bulb Replacement
274
Headlamp Aiming
274
Windshield Replacement
274
Parking/Turn Signal Lamp
275
License Plate Lamp
279
Replacement Bulbs
279
Electrical System
280
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
280
Windshield Wipers
280
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
281
Fuel
282
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
284
Information Displays
285
Tires
286
Winter Tires
286
Low-Profile Tires
287
Tire Sidewall Labeling
288
Tire Designations
290
Tire Size
290
Tire Terminology and Definitions
290
Intended Outboard Sidewall
291
Maximum Inflation Pressure
291
Maximum Load Rating
292
Maximum Loaded Vehicle Weight
292
Normal Occupant Weight
292
Outward Facing Sidewall
292
Tire Pressure
293
Vehicle Capacity Weight
293
Vehicle Maximum Load
293
Vehicle Placard
293
Tire Pressure Monitor System
294
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
296
TPMS Malfunction Light and Message
297
TPMS Sensor Matching Process
298
Tire Inspection
299
Tire Rotation
299
When It Is Time for New Tires
300
Buying New Tires
301
Maintenance
301
Different Size Tires and Wheels
303
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
303
Temperature
304
Traction
304
Treadwear
304
Used Replacement Wheels
305
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
305
Wheel Replacement
305
If a Tire Goes Flat
306
Tire Chains
306
Tire Sealant
309
Using the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
310
Removal and Installation of the Sealant Canister
314
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit
315
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
316
Tire Changing
316
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
317
Storage Compartments
322
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
322
Storing the Flat Tire and Tools
322
Compact Spare Tire
323
Storing the Compact Spare Tire and Tools
323
Jump Starting
324
Jumper Cable Removal
326
Dinghy Towing
327
Recreational Vehicle Towing
327
Towing the Vehicle
327
Appearance Care
329
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
329
Exterior Care
329
Finish Care
329
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
330
Washing the Vehicle
330
Shutter System
331
Weatherstrips
331
Wheels and Trim - Aluminum or Chrome
331
Windshield and Wiper Blades
332
Finish Damage
333
Lubricate Body Components
333
Sheet Metal Damage
333
Steering, Suspension and Chassis Components
333
Chemical Paint Spotting
334
Interior Care
334
Fabric/Carpet
335
Leather
335
Care of Safety Belts
336
Floor Mats
337
Removing and Replacing the Floor Mats
337
Service and Maintenance
339
Rotation of New Tires
340
Scheduled Maintenance
340
When the Change Engine Oil Soon Message Displays
340
Every Engine Oil Change
341
Additional Required Services
342
At each Fuel Stop
342
Every 12 000 Km/7,500 MI
342
Once a Month
342
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
344
Maintenance Replacement Parts
346
Engine Identification
351
Technical Data
351
Vehicle Identification
351
Vehicle Identification Number
351
Capacities and Specifications
352
Vehicle Data
352
Engine Drive Belt Routing
354
Customer Information
355
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
355
Reporting Safety Defects
367
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
368
Event Data Recorders
369
Radio Frequency Identification
370
Radio Frequency Statement
370
Index
371
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Chevrolet 2011 Cruze Specifications
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2011 Cruze
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Language
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