2011 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual M In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 Performance and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19 Keys, Doors and Windows . . . 2-1 Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8 Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17 Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2 Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8 Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10 Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26 Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-40 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1 Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1 Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2 Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7 Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-23 Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26 Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-33 Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1 Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5 Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6 Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1 Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11 Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17 Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-22 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1 Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1 Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual M Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1 Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-16 Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-23 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-25 Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 9-28 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30 Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-32 Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-35 Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-37 Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-39 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-44 Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-50 Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2 Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4 Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-28 Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-34 Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-40 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-78 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-81 Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . 10-83 Service and Maintenance . . . 11-1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . 11-1 Scheduled Maintenance . . . . . . 11-2 Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts . . . . . . . 11-6 Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 11-9 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Vehicle Identification . . . . . . . . . 12-1 Vehicle Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2 Customer Information . . . . . . . 13-1 Customer Information . . . . . . . . 13-1 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . 13-13 Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-14 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i-1 Introduction This manual describes features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle either because they are options that you did not purchase or due to changes subsequent to the printing of this owner manual. Please refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm each of the features found on your vehicle. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of Canada Limited" for Chevrolet Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual. Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference. iii Canadian Vehicle Owners Propriétaires Canadiens A French language copy of this manual can be obtained from your dealer or from: On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante: Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 1-800-551-4123 Numéro de poste 6438 de langue française www.helminc.com The names, logos, emblems, slogans, vehicle model names, and vehicle body designs appearing in this manual including, but not limited to, GM, the GM logo, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, and CRUZE are trademarks and/or service marks of General Motors LLC, its subsidiaries, affiliates, or licensors. Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 20883227 B Second Printing © 2010 General Motors LLC. All Rights Reserved. iv Introduction Using this Manual To quickly locate information about the vehicle, use the Index in the back of the manual. It is an alphabetical list of what is in the manual and the page number where it can be found. { WARNING These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people. Notice: This means there is something that could result in property or vehicle damage. This would not be covered by the vehicle's warranty. Symbols The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols are shown along with the text describing the operation or information relating to a specific component, control, message, gauge, or indicator. Danger, Warnings, and Cautions Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them. Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death. Warning or Caution indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death. M : This symbol is shown when you need to see your owner manual for additional instructions or information. * : This symbol is shown when you need to see a service manual for additional instructions or information. A circle with a slash through it is a safety symbol which means "Do Not," "Do not do this," or "Do not let this happen." Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to the Index. v # : Fog Lamps . : Fuel Gauge + : Fuses 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer or OnStar 9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning ! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) % : Audio Steering Wheel Controls ® $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System I : Cruise Control B : Engine Coolant Temperature O : Exterior Lamps j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp : : Oil Pressure } : Power / : Remote Vehicle Start > : Safety Belt Reminders 7 : Tire Pressure Monitor d : Traction Control M : Windshield Washer Fluid vi Introduction 2 NOTES In Brief 1-1 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview . . . . 1-2 Initial Drive Information Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . 1-5 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6 Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 1-9 Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Sensing System for Passenger Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-10 Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 1-13 Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 Performance and Maintenance Traction Control System (TCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19 StabiliTrak® System . . . . . . . . . 1-19 Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . 1-19 Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . 1-20 Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 OnStar® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 Vehicle Features Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . Bluetooth® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 1-16 1-16 1-16 1-17 1-17 1-18 1-18 1-18 1-2 In Brief Instrument Panel Instrument Panel Overview In Brief A. Exterior Lamp Controls on page 61. Front Fog Lamps on page 64 (If Equipped). Instrument Panel Illumination Control on page 65. B. Air Vents on page 86. C. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer on page 62. Turn and LaneChange Lever. See Turn and Lane-Change Signals on page 64. Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons. See Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 523. D. Instrument Cluster on page 58. E. Horn on page 53. F. Driver Information Center (DIC) on page 523. J. G. Steering Wheel Controls on page 52. H. Windshield Wiper/Washer on page 53. I. Infotainment on page 71. Satellite Radio on page 713 (If Equipped). Infotainment Display Screen. K. Instrument Panel Storage on page 41. L. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp System on page 63. P. 1-3 Instrument Panel Fuse Block on page 1038. Q. Cruise Control on page 935. R. Steering Wheel Adjustment on page 52. S. Driver Airbag. See Where Are the Airbags? on page 328. T. Ignition Switch. See Ignition Positions on page 916. U. Driver Knee Airbag. See Where Are the Airbags? on page 328. V. Power Door Locks on page 27. W. Hazard Warning Flashers on page 64. X. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission on page 925 or Manual Transmission on page 928. M. Passenger Airbag. See Where Are the Airbags? on page 328. N. Hood Release. See Hood on page 104. O. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction Indicator Lamp on page 513. 1-4 Y. In Brief Traction Control System (TCS) on page 932. StabiliTrak® System on page 933. Initial Drive Information This section provides a brief overview about some of the important features that may or may not be on your specific vehicle. For more detailed information, refer to each of the features which can be found later in this owner manual. Z. Climate Control Systems on page 81 (If Equipped). Automatic Climate Control System on page 83 (If Equipped). Heated Front Seats on page 37 (If Equipped). AA. Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 512. AB. Passenger Knee Airbag. See Where Are the Airbags? on page 328. Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter will work up to 20 m (65 ft) away from the vehicle. RKE Transmitter with Remote Start Shown Press the key release button to extend the key blade. The key can be used for the ignition and all locks. Press K to unlock the driver door or all doors. Press Q to lock all doors. Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle Personalization on page 533. In Brief Press and hold the trunk. Press and hold the vehicle. 1-5 V briefly to open 7 briefly to locate Starting the Vehicle 1. Aim the Remote Keyless Entry transmitter at the vehicle. 2. Press Canceling a Remote Start To cancel a remote start, do one of the following: . Q. Press and hold 7 for at least two seconds to sound the panic alarm. Press 7 again to cancel the panic alarm. See Keys on page 22 and Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 23. 3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold / until the turn signal lamps flash, or for about 2 seconds if the vehicle is not in view. When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on. The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off. Turn on the hazard warning flashers. Turn the vehicle on and then off. . . See Remote Vehicle Start on page 25. Remote Vehicle Start Fo ...