Chevrolet Cruze 2018 Owner's Manual

Cruze Owner’s Manual

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 31

Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Instruments and Controls . . . . . . 109

Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 161

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 195

Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258

Service and Maintenance . . . . . 349

Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363

Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 367

Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 377

OnStar .... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 381

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392

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2 Introduction

Introduction

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.

For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Company” for Chevrolet Motor Division where it appears in this manual.

Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 84042073 A First Printing

This manual describes features that may or may not be on the vehicle because of optional equipment that was not purchased on the vehicle, model variants, country specifications, features/applications that may not be available in your region, or changes subsequent to the printing of this owner’s manual.

Refer to the purchase documentation relating to your specific vehicle to confirm the features.

Keep this manual in the vehicle for quick reference.

Canadian Vehicle Owners

A French language manual can be obtained from your dealer, at www.helminc.com, or from:

Propriétaires Canadiens

On peut obtenir un exemplaire de ce guide en français auprès du concessionnaire ou à l'adresse suivante:

Helm, Incorporated Attention: Customer Service 47911 Halyard Drive Plymouth, MI 48170 USA

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.

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Danger, Warning, and Caution

Warning messages found on vehicle labels and in this manual describe hazards and what to do to avoid or reduce them.

Danger

{

Danger indicates a hazard with a high level of risk which will result in serious injury or death.

Warning

{

Warning indicates a hazard that could result in injury or death.

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.”

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.

M : Shown when the owner’s

manual has additional instructions

Caution

Caution indicates a hazard that could result in property or vehicle damage.

or information.

* : Shown when the service

manual has additional instructions or information.

0 : Shown when there is more

information on another page — “see page.”

Vehicle Symbol Chart

Here are some additional symbols that may be found on the vehicle and what they mean. See the features in this manual for information.

9 : Airbag Readiness Light # : Air Conditioning

! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) $ : Brake System Warning Light " : Charging System

I : Cruise Control

` : Do Not Puncture ^ : Do Not Service

B : Engine Coolant Temperature

O : Exterior Lamps

_ : Flame/Fire Prohibited

. : Fuel Gauge

+ : Fuses

3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam

Changer

j : LATCH System Child Restraints * : Malfunction Indicator Lamp

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: : Oil Pressure O : Power

/ : Remote Vehicle Start

> : Seat Belt Reminders

7 : Tire Pressure Monitor

d : Traction Control/StabiliTrak

a : Under Pressure

M : Windshield Washer Fluid

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In Brief

Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . 6

Initial Drive Information

Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8

Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Trunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 13

Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Passenger Sensing System . . . 13

Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 15

Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 17

Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Vehicle Features

Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . 22

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 22

Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Driver Information

Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Forward Collision Alert (FCA)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . 24

Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . 24

Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 24

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/Electronic

Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 26

Fuel (Gasoline) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Fuel (Diesel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

E85 or FlexFuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 27

Driving for Better Fuel

Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Diesel Particulate Filter . . . . . . . . 28

Diesel Exhaust Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Roadside Assistance

Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

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1. Air Vents 0 193.

2. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer 0 155.

Turn Signal Lever. See Turn

and Lane-Change Signals

0 157.

Driver Information Center (DIC) Buttons (If Equipped). See Driver Information Center

(DIC) (Base) 0 138 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 141.

3. Instrument Cluster 0 120.

4. Windshield Wiper/Washer 0 111.

5. Infotainment 0 161.

6. Light Sensor. See Automatic Headlamp System 0 155.

7. Hazard Warning Flashers 0 156.

8. Heated Front Seats 0 64 (If Equipped).

9. Instrument Panel Fuse Block 0 295.

10. Climate Control Systems (With

Heater Only) 0 188 or Climate Control Systems (With Air Conditioning) 0 186.

Automatic Climate Control System 0 190 (If Equipped).

11. Power Outlets 0 115.

USB Port 0 169.

12. Wireless Charging Pocket (If Equipped). See Wireless Charging 0 117.

13. Traction Control/Electronic

Stability Control 0 231.

Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 236.

14. Shift Lever. See Automatic Transmission

0 224 or Manual Transmission 0 227.

15. Steering Wheel Controls 0 110.

Driver Information Center (DIC) Controls (If Equipped). See Driver Information Center

(DIC) (Base) 0 138 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 141.

16. Horn 0 111.

17. Steering Wheel Adjustment 0 110.

18. Cruise Control 0 233.

Heated Steering Wheel 0 111

(If Equipped).

Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 238 (If Equipped).

Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 242

(If Equipped).

19. Hood Release. See Hood 0 261.

20. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction

Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) 0 130.

21. Exterior Lamp Controls 0 153.

Fog Lamps 0 157 (If

Equipped).

Instrument Panel Illumination Control 0 158.

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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’s manual.

Stop/Start System

The vehicle may have a fuel saving Stop/Start system to shut off the engine and help conserve fuel.

When the brakes are applied and the vehicle is at a complete stop, the engine may turn off. When the brake pedal is released or the accelerator pedal is pressed, the engine will restart. See Starting the Engine 0 209.

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter may work up to 60 m (197 ft) away from the vehicle.

Flip Key

Press the key release button to extend the key blade. The key can be used for the ignition and all locks.

Keyless Access

Press the key release button to remove the key. The key can be used for all locks.

Press

K to unlock the driver door.

Press unlock again within five seconds to unlock all doors, depending on vehicle personalization. See Vehicle Personalization 0 145.

Q to lock all doors.

Press

Lock and unlock feedback can be personalized. See Vehicle Personalization 0 145.

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Press X twice quickly to open the

trunk or liftgate.

Press and hold vehicle locator.

Press and hold three seconds to sound the panic alarm.

7 again to cancel the panic

Press alarm.

See Keys 0 31 and Remote Keyless

Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access) 0 34 or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) 0 36.

7 briefly to initiate

7 for at least

Start the vehicle normally after entering.

When the vehicle starts, the parking lamps will turn on.

Remote start can be extended.

Canceling a Remote Start

To cancel a remote start, do one of the following:

Press and hold parking lamps turn off.

Turn on the hazard warning flashers.

Turn the vehicle on and then off.

See Remote Vehicle Start 0 42.

Remote Vehicle Start

If equipped, the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle.

Starting the Vehicle

1. Press and release Q on the

RKE transmitter.

2. Immediately press and hold for at least four seconds or until the turn signal lamps flash.

Door Locks

To lock or unlock the vehicle from the outside:

Use the key. The key lock cylinder is covered with a cap. See Door Locks 0 44.

Press

Q or K on the Remote

Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

To lock or unlock the vehicle from the inside, use the power door lock switch.

Power Door Locks

/ until the

K : Press to unlock the doors.

Q : Press to lock the doors.

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Keyless Access

If equipped, press the button on the driver door handle when the RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft) of the driver door handle. When unlocking from the driver door, the first press unlocks that door; press again within five seconds to unlock all passenger doors. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)

System Operation (Key Access) 0 34 or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access) 0 36.

Trunk

To open the trunk:

Press the trunk release button on the driver door.

Press

X twice on the Remote

Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.

Press the touch pad on the trunk above the license plate after unlocking all doors.

See Trunk 0 48.

Windows

Power windows work when the ignition is on, in ACC/ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 215.

Using the window switch, press to open or pull to close the window.

The windows may be temporarily disabled if they are used repeatedly within a short time.

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Seat Adjustment

Manual Front Seats

To adjust a manual seat:

1. Pull the handle at the front of the seat.

2. Slide the seat to the desired position and release the handle.

3. Try to move the seat back and forth to be sure it is locked in place.

Seat Height Adjuster

If equipped, move the lever up or down to manually raise or lower the seat.

See Seat Adjustment 0 62.

Reclining Seatbacks

To recline the manual seatback:

1. Lift the lever.

2. Move the seatback to the desired position, then release the lever to lock the seatback in place.

3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.

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To return the seatback to an upright position:

1. Lift the lever fully without applying pressure to the seatback, and the seatback returns to the upright position.

2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.

To recline a power seatback, if equipped:

Tilt the top of the control rearward to recline.

Tilt the top of the control forward to raise.

See Reclining Seatbacks 0 63.

Power Driver Seat

To adjust a power driver seat, if equipped:

Move the seat forward or rearward by sliding the control forward or rearward.

Raise or lower the front part of the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down.

Raise or lower the entire seat by moving the rear of the control up or down.

See Power Seat Adjustment 0 63.

Rear Seats

The rear seatbacks can be folded.

For detailed instructions, see Rear Seats 0 66.

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Heated Seats

Head Restraint Adjustment

Do not drive until the head restraints for all occupants are installed and adjusted properly.

To achieve a comfortable seating position, change the seatback recline angle as little as necessary while keeping the seat and the head restraint height in the proper position.

See Head Restraints 0 61 and Seat

Adjustment 0 62. If equipped, the controls are on the center stack. The engine must be running to operate the heated seats.

Press

M or L to heat the driver or

passenger seat cushion.

Press the control once for the highest setting. With each press of the control, the heated seat will change to the next lower setting, and then the off setting. Three lights indicate the highest setting and one light the lowest.

See Heated Front Seats 0 64.

Seat Belts

Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use seat belts properly:

Seat Belts 0 69.

How to Wear Seat Belts Properly 0 70.

Lap-Shoulder Belt 0 71.

Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) 0 94.

Passenger Sensing System

United States

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Canada

The passenger sensing system turns off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag and knee airbag under certain conditions. No other airbag is affected by the passenger sensing system. See Passenger Sensing System 0 81 for important information.

The passenger airbag status indicator will be visible on the overhead console when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator 0 129.

Mirror Adjustment

Exterior

1. Turn the control knob to L (Left) or R (Right) to choose the driver or passenger mirror.

2. Move the control knob up, down, left, or right to adjust the mirror.

See Power Mirrors 0 55.

If the vehicle has heated mirrors, see Heated Mirrors 0 55.

Interior Mirror

Adjustment

Adjust the rearview mirror to view the area behind the vehicle.

Manual Rearview Mirror

If equipped with a manual rearview mirror, push the tab forward for daytime use and pull it for nighttime use to avoid glare from the headlamps from behind. See Manual Rearview Mirror 0 55.

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror

If equipped with an automatic dimming rearview mirror, the mirror will automatically reduce the glare of headlamps from behind. The dimming feature comes on each time the vehicle is started. See

Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror 0 55.

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Steering Wheel Adjustment

To adjust the steering wheel:

1. Pull the lever down.

2. Move the steering wheel up or down.

3. Pull or push the steering wheel closer or away from you.

4. Pull the lever up to lock the steering wheel in place.

Do not adjust the steering wheel while driving.

Interior Lighting

Dome Lamps

( : Press to turn the lamps off,

even when a door is open.

H : Press to turn the lamps on

automatically when a door is opened.

' : Press to turn on the dome

lamps.

Reading Lamps

Front Reading Lamps

Rear Reading Lamps, If Equipped

There are front reading lamps on the overhead console and rear reading lamps in the headliner, if equipped.

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# or $ : Press the button near

each lamp to turn it on or off.

Instrument Panel Illumination Control

This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel controls and the infotainment display. The thumbwheel is to the left of the steering column on the instrument panel.

D : Move the thumbwheel up or

down and hold, to brighten or dim the instrument panel controls and infotainment display.

Exterior Lighting

The exterior lamp control is to the left of the steering column on the instrument panel.

O : Turns the exterior lamps off and

deactivates the AUTO mode. Turn to

O again to reactivate the

AUTO mode.

In Canada, the headlamps will automatically reactivate when the vehicle is shifted out of P (Park).

AUTO : Turns the headlamps on automatically at normal brightness, together with the parking lamps, taillamps, license plate lamps, instrument panel lights, and sidemarker lamps.

; : Turns on the parking lamps

including all lamps, except the headlamps.

5 : Turns on the headlamps

together with the parking lamps and instrument panel lights. A warning chime sounds if the driver door is opened when the ignition switch is off and the headlamps are on.

9 : If equipped with fog lamps,

press to turn the lamps on or off.

See:

Exterior Lamp Controls 0 153.

Fog Lamps 0 157.

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Windshield Wiper/Washer

With the ignition on or in ACC/ ACCESSORY, move the lever to select the wiper speed.

HI : Use for fast wipes.

LO : Use for slow wipes.

Climate Controls

The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with these systems.

INT : Move the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes, then adjust the band to control the frequency of wipes.

OFF : Use to turn the wipers off.

1X : For a single wipe, briefly move

the lever down. For several wipes, hold the lever down.

f : Pull the lever toward you to

spray windshield washer fluid and activate the wipers.

See Windshield Wiper/Washer

0 111 and Rear Window Wiper/ Washer 0 112 (If Equipped).

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Climate Control System (With Air Conditioning)

1. Fan Control

2. A/C (Air Conditioning)

3. Air Delivery Mode Controls

4. Defrost

5. TEMP (Temperature Control)

6. Heated Front Seats (If Equipped)

7. Rear Window Defogger

8. Recirculation

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Climate Control System (With Heater Only)

1. Fan Control

2. Defrost

3. Rear Window Defogger

4. TEMP (Temperature Control)

5. Air Delivery Mode Controls

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Automatic Climate Control System

1. Fan Control

2. AUTO (Automatic Operation)

3. Air Delivery Mode Controls

4. Defrost

5. Temperature Control

6. A/C (Air Conditioning) or (Comfort/Eco Air Conditioning, If Equipped)

7. Heated Front Seats (If Equipped)

8. Rear Window Defogger

9. Recirculation

10. Power

See Climate Control Systems (With

Heater Only) 0 188 or Climate Control Systems (With Air Conditioning) 0 186 and Automatic Climate Control System 0 190 (if

equipped).

Transmission

Automatic Transmission

Manual Mode

Driver Shift Control (DSC) allows the automatic transmission to be shifted similar to a manual transmission.

Electronic Range Select (ERS) allows for the selection of a range of gears.

See Manual Mode 0 226.

Manual Transmission

Up-Shift Light

If the vehicle has a manual transmission, it will have an up-shift light that indicates when to shift to the next higher gear for the best fuel economy.

See Manual Transmission 0 227.

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Vehicle Features

Infotainment System

Base radio information is included in this manual. See the infotainment manual for information on other available infotainment systems.

Read the following pages to become familiar with the features.

Warning

{

Taking your eyes off the road for too long or too often while using any infotainment feature can cause a crash. You or others could be injured or killed. Do not give extended attention to infotainment tasks while driving. Limit your glances at the vehicle displays and focus your attention on driving. Use voice commands whenever possible.

The infotainment system has built-in features intended to help avoid distraction by disabling some functions when driving. These functions may gray out when they are unavailable. Many infotainment features are also available through the instrument cluster and steering wheel controls.

Before driving:

Become familiar with the operation, center stack controls, and infotainment display controls.

Set up the audio by presetting favorite stations, setting the tone, and adjusting the speakers.

Set up phone numbers in advance so they can be called easily by pressing a single control or by using a single voice command if equipped with Bluetooth phone capability.

See Defensive Driving 0 197.

To play the infotainment system with the ignition off, see Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 215.

Radio(s)

Press to turn the power on.

Press and hold to turn the power off.

Press to mute/unmute the system when on.

Turn to decrease or increase the volume.

g :

Radio: Press and release to fast seek the strongest previous station or channel.

USB/Music/Pictures: Press to go to the previous content. Press and hold to fast rewind.

d :

Radio: Press and release to fast seek the next strongest station or channel.

USB/Music/Pictures: Press to go to the next content. Press and hold to fast forward.

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5 :

Press and release to access the phone screen, answer an incoming call, or access the device home screen.

See Overview 0 163.

Satellite Radio

If equipped, a SiriusXM satellite radio tuner and a valid SiriusXM satellite radio subscription can receive SiriusXM programming.

SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service

SiriusXM is a satellite radio service based in the 48 contiguous United States and 10 Canadian provinces. SiriusXM satellite radio has a wide variety of programming and commercial-free music, coast to coast, and in digital-quality sound. A fee is required to receive the SiriusXM service.

Refer to:

www.siriusxm.com or call 1-888-601-6296 (U.S.).

www.siriusxm.ca or call 1-877-438-9677 (Canada).

See Satellite Radio (If Equipped) 0 167.

Portable Audio Devices

This vehicle has a USB port on the center stack for data and charging and may have a USB charge port on the rear of the center console. External devices such as iPhones/ iPods and USB storage devices may be connected.

See USB Port 0 169.

Bluetooth

The Bluetooth system allows users with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone to make and receive hands-free calls using the vehicle audio system and controls.

The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone must be paired with the in-vehicle Bluetooth system before it can be used in the vehicle. Not all phones will support all functions.

See Bluetooth (Infotainment

Controls) 0 177 or Bluetooth (Overview) 0 176.

Steering Wheel Controls

If equipped, some audio controls can be adjusted at the steering wheel.

g : If equipped with OnStar or a

Bluetooth system, press to interact with those systems. See OnStar

Overview 0 381, Bluetooth (Infotainment Controls) 0 177 or Bluetooth (Overview) 0 176,

or “Bluetooth (Overview)” in the infotainment manual.

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c : Press to reject an incoming

call or end a current call. Press to mute or unmute the infotainment system when not on a call.

Cruise Control

1 : Press to turn the cruise control

system on and off. A white indicator

The favorite and volume switches are on the back of the steering wheel.

1. Favorite: When on a radio source, press to select the next or previous favorite. When on a media source, press to select the next or previous track.

2. Volume: Press to increase or decrease the volume.

See Steering Wheel Controls 0 110.

comes on in the instrument cluster when cruise is turned on.

* : Press to disengage cruise

control without erasing the set speed from memory.

+RES : If there is a set speed in memory, press briefly to resume that speed or press and hold to accelerate. If cruise control is already active, use to increase vehicle speed.

−SET : Press briefly to set the speed and activate cruise control. If cruise control is already active, use to decrease vehicle speed.

See Cruise Control 0 233.

Driver Information Center (DIC)

The DIC display is in the instrument cluster. It shows the status of many vehicle systems.

Uplevel DIC Controls

w or x : Press to move up or

down in a list, or on the main view press to cycle through the different Info app pages.

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o or p : Press to move between

the interactive display zones in the cluster.

V : Press to select a menu item.

Press and hold to reset values on certain screens, or on the main view reset info pages to the original setting.

See Instrument Cluster 0 120 and

Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base) 0 138 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 141.

Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System

If equipped, FCA may help avoid or reduce the harm caused by front-end crashes. FCA provides a

green indicator, is detected ahead. This indicator displays amber if you follow a vehicle much too closely. When approaching a vehicle ahead too quickly, FCA provides a red flashing alert on the windshield and rapidly beeps.

See Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System 0 238.

V, when a vehicle

Lane Keep Assist (LKA)

If equipped, LKA may help avoid crashes due to unintentional lane departures. It may assist by gently turning the steering wheel if the vehicle approaches a detected lane marking without using a turn signal in that direction. It may also provide a Lane Departure Warning (LDW) alert as the lane marking is crossed. The system will not assist or alert if it detects that you are actively steering. Override LKA by turning the steering wheel. LKA uses a camera to detect lane markings between 60 km/h (37 mph) and 180 km/h (112 mph).

See Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

0 242 and Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0 242.

Lane Change Alert (LCA)

If equipped, the LCA system is a lane-changing aid that assists drivers with avoiding lane change crashes that occur with moving vehicles in the side blind zone (or spot) areas or with vehicles rapidly approaching these areas from behind. The LCA warning display will light up in the corresponding outside mirror and will flash if the turn signal is on. The Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) system is included as part of the LCA system.

See Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)

0 240 and Lane Change Alert (LCA) 0 240.

Rear Vision Camera (RVC)

If equipped, RVC shows a view of the area behind the vehicle on the infotainment display when the vehicle is shifted into R (Reverse) to aid with parking and low-speed backing maneuvers.

See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 236.

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Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System

If equipped, the RCTA system uses a triangle with an arrow on the infotainment display to warn of traffic behind your vehicle that may cross your vehicle's path while in R (Reverse). In addition, beeps will sound.

See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 236.

Parking Assist

If equipped, Rear Parking Assist (RPA) uses sensors on the rear bumper to assist with parking and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse). It operates at speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). RPA may show a warning triangle on the infotainment display and/or a graphic on the instrument cluster to provide the object distance. In addition, multiple beeps may occur if very close to an object.

See Assistance Systems for Parking or Backing 0 236.

Power Outlets

The 12-volt accessory power outlet can be used to plug in electrical equipment, such as a cell phone or MP3 player.

There is an accessory power outlet on the center console in front of the shift lever. This outlet is powered when the ignition is on or in ACC/ ACCESSORY, or until the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of turning off the vehicle. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 215.

See Power Outlets 0 115.

Sunroof

If equipped, the sunroof only operates with the ignition on or in ACC/ACCESSORY, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) 0 215.

1. Slide Switch

2. Tilt Switch

Slide Switch

Express-Open/Express-Close : To

express-open the sunroof, press

e (1) to the second detent

position and release. To express-close the sunroof, press

g (1) to the second detent

position and release. Press the switch again to stop.

Open/Close (Manual Mode) : To open the sunroof, press and hold

e (1) until the sunroof reaches

the desired position. Press and hold

g (1) to close.

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Tilt Switch

Vent : From the closed position,

press

f (2) to vent the sunroof.

g (2) to close.

Press

The sunroof also has an automatic reversal system.

See Sunroof 0 58.

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control

The Traction Control System (TCS) limits wheel spin. The system turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started.

The StabiliTrak system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. The system also turns on automatically every time the vehicle is started.

To turn off traction control, press and release console. The traction off light

illuminates.

To turn off both traction control and StabiliTrak, press and hold

g, until the traction off light i

and the StabiliTrak OFF light g illuminate.

g on the center

Press and release turn on both systems.

See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control 0 231.

g again to

Tire Pressure Monitor

This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).

The low tire pressure warning light alerts to a significant loss in pressure of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the Tire and Loading Information label. See Vehicle Load Limits 0 202. The warning light will remain on until the tire pressure is corrected.

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The low tire pressure warning light may come on in cool weather when the vehicle is first started, and then turn off as the vehicle is driven. This may be an early indicator that the tire pressures are getting low and the tires need to be inflated to the proper pressure.

The TPMS does not replace normal monthly tire maintenance. Maintain the correct tire pressures.

See Tire Pressure Monitor System 0 307.

vehicle damage and lower fuel economy. See Fuel (Gasoline) 0 244.

Fuel (Diesel)

Use of diesel fuel with ultra low sulfur content (15 ppm, maximum) is required. See Fuel for Diesel Engines 0 246.

E85 or FlexFuel

Fuel (Gasoline)

No E85 or FlexFuel

Gasoline-ethanol fuel blends greater than E15 (15% ethanol by volume),

Regular Fuel

Use only unleaded gasoline rated 87 octane or higher in your vehicle. Do not use gasoline with an octane rating lower as it may result in

such as E85, cannot be used in this vehicle.

Engine Oil Life System

The engine oil life system calculates engine oil life based on vehicle use and displays the CHANGE ENGINE

OIL SOON message when it is time to change the engine oil and filter. The oil life system should be reset to 100% only following an oil change.

Resetting the Oil Life System (Base Level Cluster)

1. Display the REMAINING OIL LIFE on the DIC. See Driver Information Center

(DIC) (Base) 0 138 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 141.

2. Press and hold SET/CLR on the turn signal lever while the Oil Life display is active. The oil life will change to 100%.

Resetting the Oil Life System (Uplevel Cluster)

1. Display the REMAINING OIL LIFE on the DIC. See Driver Information Center

(DIC) (Base) 0 138 or Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel) 0 141.

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2. Press and hold V on the DIC

while the Oil Life display is active. The oil life will change to 100%.

The oil life system can also be reset as follows:

1. Turn the ignition on with the engine off. See Ignition Positions (Key

Access) 0 206 or Ignition Positions (Keyless Access)

0 208.

2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times within five seconds.

See Engine Oil Life System 0 268.

Driving for Better Fuel

Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time.

When road and weather conditions are appropriate, use cruise control.

Always follow posted speed limits or drive more slowly when conditions require.

Keep vehicle tires properly inflated.

Combine several trips into a single trip.

Replace the vehicle's tires with the same TPC Spec number molded into the tire's sidewall near the size.

Follow recommended scheduled maintenance.

Economy

Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible.

Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly.

Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops.

Diesel Particulate Filter

The diesel engine is equipped with a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) that, by design, will filter or trap particulates. The DPF is located in the exhaust system.

Depending on a number of factors monitored by the engine computer, the DPF will need to be cleaned of accumulated solids. When a cleaning is needed, the engine computer will initiate a cleaning action by warming the exhaust gas temperature. This feature has been designed to operate automatically, with limited operator involvement or awareness.

Special DPF Driver Messages

If the vehicle is used for numerous short trips or extended slow-speed operation, the engine computer may not be able to adequately heat up the exhaust system to clean the DPF effectively. The engine computer has been designed to continuously monitor the condition of the DPF. When the engine computer detects that the DPF is full of particulates but the vehicle is being operated in a manner that does not allow effective automatic DPF cleaning, a Driver Information Center (DIC) message will display.

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If the vehicle continues to be driven in a manner that prevents effective DPF cleaning, the DPF will become plugged with particulates. If this occurs, the engine computer will turn on the service engine soon light in the instrument cluster and a DIC message will display. See Diesel

Particulate Filter 0 218, Engine Power Messages 0 144, and Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Warning Light 0 136.

Fuel

Use Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel (ULSD)

Use Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel (ULSD) only. The emission control hardware used on the vehicle may be damaged by using fuel with high sulfur levels. Use only fuel that is dispensed from pumps bearing the ULSD label.

Do Not Use Low Sulfur Diesel Fuel (LSD)

Do not use fuel that is dispensed from pumps bearing the LSD label.

Do Not Use Non-Highway Fuel

Fuel labeled as off road or non-highway is typically very high in sulfur content and will damage the emission control system. Non-highway fuel is not intended for use in on-highway vehicles.

In addition:

Use the correct engine oil.

Do not add gasoline to diesel fuel.

Do not modify the induction or exhaust systems.

See Fuel for Diesel Engines 0 246 and Engine Oil 0 265.

Diesel Exhaust Fluid

Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is used with diesel engines to reduce the amount of regulated emissions produced. The DEF system must be maintained for the vehicle to run properly. It is normal to hear the DEF system purge fluid back into the tank after the vehicle is shut off.

Locating Diesel Exhaust Fluid

DEF can be purchased at a Chevrolet dealer. It can also be purchased at authorized vehicle dealerships. Additionally, some diesel fueling stations or retailers may have DEF for purchase. For vehicles with an active OnStar service plan, OnStar can help to locate a DEF retailer. See Customer Assistance Offices 0 369 for phone numbers to assist you in contacting a GM dealer. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 0 359.

As the DEF tank becomes low on fluid, warnings begin with approximately 1 600 km (1,000 mi) of remaining range. These warnings will increase in intensity as the tank becomes empty. Once the tank is empty, the vehicle speed will be limited. If there is an issue with the quality of the fluid or the exhaust fluid system, warnings will be displayed in the Driver Information Center (DIC). See Diesel Exhaust Fluid 0 219.

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Chevrolet Cruze 2018 Owner's Manual

Contents

Introduction

Canadian Vehicle Owners

Using this Manual

Danger, Warning, and Caution

Symbols

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Overview

Initial Drive Information

Stop/Start System

Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System

Remote Vehicle Start

Door Locks

Trunk

Windows

Seat Adjustment

Heated Seats

Head Restraint Adjustment

Seat Belts

Passenger Sensing System

Mirror Adjustment

Steering Wheel Adjustment

Interior Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Windshield Wiper/Washer

Climate Controls

Transmission

Vehicle Features

Infotainment System

Radio(s)

Satellite Radio

Portable Audio Devices

Bluetooth

Steering Wheel Controls

Cruise Control

Driver Information Center (DIC)

Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System

Lane Keep Assist (LKA)

Lane Change Alert (LCA)

Rear Vision Camera (RVC)

Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System

Parking Assist

Power Outlets

Sunroof

Performance and Maintenance

Traction Control/ Electronic Stability Control

Tire Pressure Monitor

Fuel (Diesel)

E85 or FlexFuel

Fuel (Gasoline)

Engine Oil Life System

Diesel Particulate Filter

Diesel Exhaust Fluid