4. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (4,1)
iv Introduction
Using this Manual Symbols
{ WARNING
To quickly locate information about The vehicle has components and
the vehicle, use the Index in the These mean there is something labels that use symbols instead of
back of the manual. It is an that could hurt you or other text. Symbols are shown along with
alphabetical list of what is in the people. the text describing the operation or
manual and the page number where information relating to a specific
it can be found. component, control, message,
Notice: This means there is
gauge, or indicator.
something that could result in
Danger, Warnings, and property or vehicle damage. This M : This symbol is shown when
Cautions would not be covered by the you need to see your owner manual
vehicle's warranty. for additional instructions or
Warning messages found on vehicle
information.
labels and in this manual describe
hazards and what to do to avoid or * : This symbol is shown when
reduce them. you need to see a service manual
for additional instructions or
Danger indicates a hazard with a
information.
high level of risk which will result in
serious injury or death.
Warning or Caution indicates a A circle with a slash through it is a
hazard that could result in injury or safety symbol which means “Do
death. Not,” “Do not do this,” or “Do not let
this happen.”
5. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (5,1)
Introduction v
Vehicle Symbol Chart I : Cruise Control }: Power
Here are some additional symbols B : Engine Coolant Temperature /: Remote Vehicle Start
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. For more O : Exterior Lamps >: Safety Belt Reminders
information on the symbol, refer to # : Fog Lamps 7: Tire Pressure Monitor
the Index.
. : Fuel Gauge d: Traction Control/StabiliTrak®
9 : Airbag Readiness Light + : Fuses M: Windshield Washer Fluid
# : Air Conditioning 3 : Headlamp High/Low-Beam
! : Antilock Brake System (ABS) Changer
% : Audio Steering Wheel Controls
®
j : LATCH System Child
or OnStar Restraints
$ : Brake System Warning Light *: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
" : Charging System :: Oil Pressure
8. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (2,1)
1-2 In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview
9. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (3,1)
In Brief 1-3
A. Exterior Lamp Controls on I. Infotainment on page 7‑1. T. Ignition Switch or Keyless
page 6‑1. Satellite Radio on page 7‑13 (If Ignition Button (If Equipped).
Front Fog Lamps on page 6‑5 Equipped). See Ignition Positions (Key
(If Equipped). Access) on page 9‑15 or
J. Infotainment Display Screen. Ignition Positions (Keyless
Instrument Panel Illumination K. Instrument Panel Storage on Access) on page 9‑18.
Control on page 6‑5. page 4‑1. U. Driver Knee Airbag. See Where
B. Air Vents on page 8‑6. L. Light Sensor. See Automatic Are the Airbags? on page 3‑20.
C. Headlamp High/Low-Beam Headlamp System on page 6‑4. V. Power Door Locks on
Changer on page 6‑2. M. Passenger Airbag. See Where page 2‑12.
Turn and Lane‐Change Lever. Are the Airbags? on page 3‑20. W. Hazard Warning Flashers on
See Turn and Lane-Change N. Hood Release. See Hood on page 6‑4.
Signals on page 6‑4. page 10‑4. X. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Driver Information Center (DIC) O. Data Link Connector (DLC) Transmission on page 9‑28 or
Buttons. See Driver Information (Out of View). See Malfunction Manual Transmission on
Center (DIC) on page 5‑22. Indicator Lamp on page 5‑13. page 9‑32.
D. Instrument Cluster on page 5‑8. P. Instrument Panel Fuse Block on Y. Traction Control System (TCS)
E. Horn on page 5‑3. page 10‑38. on page 9‑36.
F. Driver Information Center (DIC) Q. Cruise Control on page 9‑39. StabiliTrak® System on
on page 5‑22. page 9‑37.
R. Steering Wheel Adjustment on
G. Steering Wheel Controls on page 5‑2.
page 5‑2. S. Driver Airbag. See Where Are
H. Windshield Wiper/Washer on the Airbags? on page 3‑20.
page 5‑3.
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1-4 In Brief
Z. Climate Control Systems on Initial Drive
page 8‑1 (If Equipped).
Automatic Climate Control
Information
System on page 8‑3 This section provides a brief
(If Equipped). overview about some of the
Heated Front Seats on page 3‑6 important features that may or may
(If Equipped). not be on your specific vehicle.
AA. Passenger Airbag Status For more detailed information, refer
Indicator on page 5‑12. to each of the features which can be
found later in this owner manual.
AB. Passenger Knee Airbag. See
Where Are the Airbags? on Remote Keyless Entry
page 3‑20. RKE Transmitter with Remote
(RKE) System Start Shown
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Press the key release button to
transmitter will work up to 20 m extend the key blade. The key can
(65 ft) away from the vehicle. 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 5‑33.
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In Brief 1-5
Press and hold V briefly to open Starting the Vehicle Canceling a Remote Start
the trunk. 1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the To cancel a remote start, do one of
Press and hold 7 briefly to locate vehicle. the following:
the vehicle. 2. Press and release Q. . Aim the RKE transmitter
at the vehicle and press and
Press and hold 7 for at least 3. Immediately after completing
hold / until the parking lamps
two seconds to sound the panic Step 2, press and hold / until turn off.
alarm. the turn signal lamps flash, or for
about two seconds if the vehicle
. Turn on the hazard warning
Press 7 again to cancel the panic flashers.
is not in view.
alarm.
When the engine starts, the parking
. Turn the vehicle on and then off.
See Keys on page 2‑2 and Remote
lamps will turn on and remain on as See Remote Vehicle Start on
Keyless Entry (RKE) System
long as the engine is running. The page 2‑9.
Operation on page 2‑4.
doors will be locked and the climate
control system may come on. Door Locks
Remote Vehicle Start
The engine will continue to run for To lock or unlock the vehicle from
For vehicles with this feature, the 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a
engine can be started from outside outside, use the Remote Keyless
10-minute time extension. Remote Entry (RKE) transmitter or the key.
the vehicle. start can be extended only once. From inside the vehicle, use the
power door lock switch.
See Door Locks on page 2‑11.
12. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (6,1)
1-6 In Brief
Power Door Locks Seat Adjustment
Manual Front Seats
Press o { to activate the safety
locks on the rear doors. The
The power door lock switch is on indicator light comes on when
the instrument panel. activated.
To adjust a manual seat:
K: Press to unlock the doors. The rear door power windows are
also disabled. 1. Pull the handle at the front of
Q: Press to lock the doors. the seat.
See Power Door Locks on Press o { again to deactivate the
2. Slide the seat to the desired
page 2‑12. lockout switch. position and release the handle.
Safety Locks If the indicator light flashes, the 3. Try to move the seat back and
feature may not be working properly. forth to be sure it is locked in
The rear door safety locks prevent
passengers from opening the rear See Safety Locks on page 2‑12. place.
doors from inside the vehicle.
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In Brief 1-7
Seat Height Adjuster Seat Cushion Tilt Feature Reclining Seatbacks
Six-Way Manual Seat Shown,
If available, move the lever up or Four-Way Similar To recline the seatback:
down to manually raise or lower 1. Lift the lever.
the seat. If available, move the lever up or
down to raise or lower the front of 2. Move the seatback to the
the seat cushion. 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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1-8 In Brief
To return the seatback to an upright Power Driver Seat
. Raise or lower the front part of
position: the seat cushion by moving the
front of the control up or down.
1. Lift the lever fully without
applying pressure to the
. Raise or lower the entire seat by
seatback, and the seatback moving the rear of the control up
returns to the upright position. or down.
2. Push and pull on the seatback to See Power Seat Adjustment on
make sure it is locked. page 3‑4.
See Reclining Seatbacks on Rear Seats
page 3‑5. The rear seatbacks can be folded.
For detailed instructions, see Rear
Seats on page 3‑7.
To adjust a power driver seat,
if equipped:
. Move the seat forward or
rearward by sliding the control
forward or rearward.
15. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (9,1)
In Brief 1-9
Heated Seats Press the control once for the Safety Belts
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 on
page 3‑6 for more information.
Head Restraint
Adjustment
Do not drive until the head restraints
for all occupants are installed and
On vehicles with heated front seats, Refer to the following sections for
adjusted properly.
the controls are on the center important information on how to use
console. The engine must be To achieve a comfortable seating safety belts properly:
running to operate the heated seats. position, change the seatback . Safety Belts on page 3‑9.
recline angle as little as necessary
Press L or M to heat the driver or while keeping the seat and the . How to Wear Safety Belts
passenger seat cushion and head restraint height in the proper Properly on page 3‑10.
seatback. position. . Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 3‑11.
For more information see Head . Lower Anchors and Tethers for
Restraints on page 3‑2 and Seat Children (LATCH System) on
Adjustment on page 3‑3. page 3‑39.
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1-10 In Brief
Passenger Sensing The passenger airbag status 2. Move the control to adjust the
indicator will be visible on the mirror.
System instrument panel when the vehicle 3. Turn the selector switch to the
is started. See Passenger Airbag O position to deselect the mirror.
Status Indicator on page 5‑12.
See Power Mirrors on page 2‑17.
Mirror Adjustment If the vehicle has heated mirrors,
see Heated Mirrors on page 2‑17.
Exterior
United States
Canada
The passenger sensing system
turns off the front outboard
passenger frontal airbag and knee
airbag under certain conditions. No Vehicles with a manual mirror
other airbag is affected by the Controls for the outside power adjustment have controls next to
passenger sensing system. See mirrors are on the driver door. each mirror.
Passenger Sensing System on 1. Turn the selector switch to
page 3‑25 for important information. See Manual Mirrors on page 2‑16.
L (Left) or R (Right) to choose
the driver or passenger mirror.
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In Brief 1-11
Interior Steering Wheel Interior Lighting
Adjust the inside rearview mirror by Adjustment Dome Lamps
moving it up and down or side to
side. Adjust the mirror to avoid glare
from the headlamps behind you.
Push the tab forward for daytime
use and pull it for nighttime use.
See Manual Rearview Mirror on
page 2‑17.
The vehicle may have an automatic
dimming inside rearview mirror.
Automatic dimming reduces the
glare of lights from behind the
vehicle. The dimming feature and
indicator light come on each time
the vehicle is started. To adjust the steering wheel: The dome lamp controls are located
See Automatic Dimming Rearview 1. Pull the lever (A) down. in the headliner.
Mirror on page 2‑17. 2. Move the steering wheel up (: Press to turn the lamps off,
or down. even when a door is open.
3. Pull or push the steering wheel H : Press to turn the lamps on
closer or away from you. automatically when a door is
opened.
4. Push the lever (A) up to lock the
steering wheel in place. ' : Press to turn on the dome
lamps.
Do not adjust the steering wheel
while driving.
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1-12 In Brief
Reading Lamps Instrument Panel Illumination Exterior Lighting
Control
The reading lamps are located in The exterior lamp control is located
the overhead console. This feature controls the brightness to the left of the steering column on
# or $ : Press the button near of the instrument panel controls and the instrument panel.
each lamp to turn it on or off. infotainment display screen. The
thumbwheel is located to the left O : Briefly turn to this position to
of the steering column on the turn the automatic lamp control off
instrument panel. or on again.
D: Turn the thumbwheel up or AUTO: Turns the headlamps on
down and hold, to brighten or dim automatically at normal brightness,
the instrument panel controls and together with the parking lamps,
infotainment display screen. taillamps, license plate lamps,
sidemarker lamps, and instrument
panel lights.
; : Turns on the parking lamps,
taillamps, license plate lamps,
sidemarker lamps, and instrument
panel lights.
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In Brief 1-13
5 : Turns on the headlamps, Windshield Wiper/Washer
parking lamps, taillamps, license
plate lamps, sidemarker 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.
# : For vehicles with fog lamps, 3: Move the lever to 3 , then
press to turn the lamps on or off. turn the band up for more frequent
The windshield wiper lever is wipes or down for less frequent
For more information, see: on the right side of the steering wipes.
column. With the ignition in ACC/
. Exterior Lamp Controls on ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, move 9 : Use to turn the windshield
page 6‑1. the windshield wiper lever to select wipers off.
. Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) the wiper speed. 3 : Briefly move the wiper lever
on page 6‑3. 2: Use for fast wipes. down for a single wipe or hold down
. Front Fog Lamps on page 6‑5. for several wipes.
1: Use for slow wipes.
Windshield Washer
Pull the windshield wiper lever
toward you to spray windshield
washer fluid and activate the wipers.
See Windshield Wiper/Washer on
page 5‑3.
20. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (14,1)
1-14 In Brief
Climate Controls G. Rear Window Defogger G. Rear Window Defogger
The heating, cooling, defrosting, and H. Defog H. Recirculation
ventilation for the vehicle can be I. Defrost I. Defog
controlled with these systems.
Vehicles with Air Conditioning J. Air Conditioning
Vehicles without Air Conditioning K. Defrost
Automatic Climate Control System
A. Temperature Control
A. Temperature Control
B. Bi-level Air Mode
B. Bi-level Air Mode
C. Floor Air Mode A. Temperature Control
C. Floor Air Mode
D. Vent Air Mode B. Rear Window Defogger
D. Vent Air Mode
E. Fan Control C. AUTO (Automatic Operation)
E. Fan Control
F. Driver and Passenger Heated D. Defrost
F. Driver and Passenger Heated Seats (If Equipped)
Seats (If Equipped) E. Fan Control
21. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (15,1)
In Brief 1-15
F. Driver and Passenger Heated Electronic Range Select (ERS) Vehicle Features
Seats (If Equipped) allows for the selection of a range of
gears.
G. Power Radio(s)
H. Recirculation See Manual Mode on page 9‑30.
O : Press to turn the system
I. MODE (Air Delivery Mode) Up‐Shift Light on and off. Turn to increase or
decrease the volume.
J. AQS (Air Quality Sensor)
BAND: Press to choose between
K. Air Conditioning FM, AM, or XM™, if equipped.
See Climate Control Systems on MENU: Turn to select radio
page 8‑1 or Automatic Climate
stations. Press to select a menu.
Control System on page 8‑3
(If Equipped). g: Press to seek the previous
If the vehicle has a manual station or track.
Transmission transmission, it will have an up-shift l : Press to seek the next station
light that indicates when to shift to or track.
Manual Mode the next higher gear for the best fuel
economy. Buttons 1 to 6: Press to save and
Driver Shift Control (DSC) allows select favorite stations.
the automatic transmission to be See Manual Transmission on
shifted similar to a manual page 9‑32. INFO: Press to show available
transmission. information about the current station
or track.
For more information about these
and other radio features, see
Operation on page 7‑6.
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1-16 In Brief
Storing a Favorite Station 3. Turn the MENU or MENU/SEL Satellite Radio
knob to adjust the highlighted
Stations from all bands can be Vehicles with an XM™ satellite
number.
stored in the favorite lists in any radio tuner and a valid XM satellite
order. Up to six stations can be 4. Press the MENU or MENU/SEL radio subscription can receive XM
stored in each favorite page and the knob to select the next number. programming.
number of available favorite pages 5. To save the time and return to
can be set. the Time Settings menu, press
XM Satellite Radio Service
To store the station to a position in the BACK button at any time or XM is a satellite radio service based
the list, press the corresponding press the MENU or MENU/SEL in the 48 contiguous United States
numeric button 1 to 6 until a beep is knob after adjusting the minutes. and 10 Canadian provinces. XM
heard. satellite radio has a wide variety of
Setting the 12/24 Hour Format programming and commercial-free
For more information, see “Storing a music, coast to coast, and in
1. Press the CONFIG button and
Station as a Favorite” in AM-FM digital-quality sound. A fee is
select Time Settings.
Radio on page 7‑11. required to receive the XM service.
2. Highlight 12/24 Hour Format.
Setting the Clock For more information refer to:
3. Press the MENU or MENU/SEL
Adjusting the Time knob to select the 12 hour or . www.xmradio.com or call
The clock menu can be only be 24 hour display format. 1-800-929-2100 (U.S.).
used with the radio on while in See Clock on page 5‑5. . www.xmradio.ca or call
ON/RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY. 1-877-438-9677 (Canada).
1. Press the CONFIG button and For more information, see Satellite
select Time Settings. Radio on page 7‑13.
2. Select Set Time.
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In Brief 1-17
Portable Audio Devices See Bluetooth (Overview) on systems. See Bluetooth (Overview)
page 7‑23 or Bluetooth on page 7‑23 or Bluetooth
Some vehicles have a 3.5 mm (Infotainment Controls) on (Infotainment Controls) on
(1/8 in) auxiliary input and a USB page 7‑25 or Bluetooth (Voice page 7‑25 or Bluetooth (Voice
port located in the center console. Recognition) on page 7‑28. Recognition) on page 7‑28, the
External devices such as iPods®, OnStar Owner’s Guide, or the
laptop computers, MP3 players, CD Steering Wheel Controls separate navigation manual for
changers, and USB drives may be more information.
connected, depending on the audio
system. $ / i : Press to silence the
vehicle speakers only. Press again
For more information, see Auxiliary to turn the sound on. For vehicles
Devices on page 7‑20. with OnStar or Bluetooth systems,
press to reject an incoming call,
Bluetooth® or to end a current call.
The Bluetooth system allows users _ SRC ^ : Turn to select an audio
with a Bluetooth-enabled cell phone source.
to make and receive hands-free
calls using the vehicle audio system Turn _ or ^ to select the next or
and controls. previous favorite radio station, CD,
or MP3 track.
The Bluetooth-enabled cell phone
must be paired with the in-vehicle For vehicles with audio steering + x −: Press + to increase the
Bluetooth system before it can be wheel controls, some audio controls
volume. Press − to decrease the
used in the vehicle. Not all phones can be adjusted at the steering
volume.
will support all functions. wheel.
For more information, see Steering
b/g: For vehicles with a
Wheel Controls on page 5‑2.
Bluetooth, OnStar, or navigation
system, press to interact with those
24. Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012 Black plate (18,1)
1-18 In Brief
Cruise Control *: Press to disengage cruise Driver Information
control without erasing the set Center (DIC)
speed from memory.
The DIC display is located in the
See Cruise Control on page 9‑39. center of the instrument panel
cluster. It shows the status of many
Navigation System vehicle systems. The controls for
If the vehicle has a navigation the DIC are located on the turn
system, there is a separate signal lever.
navigation system manual that
includes information on the radio,
audio players, and navigation
system.
The navigation system provides
For vehicles with cruise control: detailed maps of most major
freeways and roads. After a
1 : Press to turn the cruise control destination has been set, the A. SET/CLR: Press to set or
system on and off. system provides turn-by-turn clear the menu item when it is
RES/+: Move the thumbwheel up to instructions for reaching the displayed.
resume a previously set speed or to destination. In addition, the system B. w / x : Use the thumbwheel
accelerate. can help locate a variety of points to scroll through the items in
of interest (POIs), such as banks, each menu.
SET/−: Move the thumbwheel down
airports, restaurants, and more.
to set a speed or to make the
vehicle decelerate. See the navigation system manual
for more information.
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In Brief 1-19
C. MENU: Press to display the Keep the sensors on the vehicle's Performance and
Trip/Fuel menu and the Vehicle rear bumper clean to ensure proper
Information menu. This button is operation. Maintenance
also used to return to or exit the See Ultrasonic Parking Assist on
last screen displayed on page 9‑41 for more information. Traction Control
the DIC.
System (TCS)
For more information, see Driver Power Outlets The traction control system limits
Information Center (DIC) on
page 5‑22. The accessory power outlets can be wheel spin. The system is on when
used to plug in electrical equipment, the vehicle is started.
such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
Ultrasonic Parking Assist . To turn off traction control, press
If available, Ultrasonic Rear Parking
There is one accessory power outlet and release g located on the
located on the center floor console
Assist (URPA) system uses sensors console. i illuminates and the
and one on the rear of the center
on the rear bumper to assist with appropriate DIC message
floor console. These outlets are
parking and avoiding objects while displays. See Vehicle Messages
powered when the key is in ON/
in R (Reverse). It operates at (Canada Uplevel and United
RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or until
speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph). States) on page 5‑27 or Vehicle
the driver door is opened within
URPA uses audible beeps to Messages (Canada Base Level)
10 minutes of turning off the vehicle.
provide distance and system on page 5‑27.
See Retained Accessory Power
information. (RAP) on page 9‑23. . Press and release g again to
See Power Outlets on page 5‑5. turn traction control back on.
For more information, see Traction
Control System (TCS) on
page 9‑36.
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1-20 In Brief
StabiliTrak® System Tire Pressure Monitor indicator that the tire pressures are
getting low and the tires need to be
The StabiliTrak system assists with This vehicle may have a Tire inflated to the proper pressure.
directional control of the vehicle in Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
difficult driving conditions. The The TPMS does not replace normal
system is on when the vehicle is monthly tire maintenance. It is the
started. driver’s responsibility to maintain
correct tire pressures.
. To turn off both Traction Control
and StabiliTrak, press and See Tire Pressure Monitor System
on page 10‑48.
hold g until g and i illuminate
and the appropriate DIC
message displays. See Vehicle The TPMS warning light alerts you Tire Sealant and
Messages (Canada Uplevel and to a significant loss in pressure of Compressor Kit
United States) on page 5‑27 or one of the vehicle's tires. If the
warning light comes on, stop as This vehicle may come with a spare
Vehicle Messages (Canada tire and tire changing equipment or
Base Level) on page 5‑27. soon as possible and inflate the
tires to the recommended pressure a tire sealant and compressor kit.
. Press g again to turn on both shown on the Tire and Loading The kit can be used to temporarily
systems. Information label. See Vehicle Load seal small punctures in the tread
Limits on page 9‑10. The warning area of the tire.
For more information, see
light will remain on until the tire See Tire Sealant and Compressor
StabiliTrak® System on page 9‑37.
pressure is corrected. Kit on page 10‑62 for complete
During cooler conditions, the low tire operating information.
pressure warning light may appear If the vehicle came with a spare tire
when the vehicle is first started and and tire changing equipment, see If
then turn off. This may be an early a Tire Goes Flat on page 10‑60.
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In Brief 1-21
. Avoid idling the engine for long
Engine Oil Life System 2. Press the SET button to reset
periods of time.
the oil life at 100%. When
The engine oil life system calculates prompted, use the thumbwheel . When road and weather
engine oil life based on vehicle use to highlight YES or NO. Press conditions are appropriate, use
and displays the CHANGE ENGINE the SET/CLEAR button to cruise control.
OIL SOON DIC message or Code confirm.
82 DIC message when it is . Always follow posted speed
necessary to change the engine oil Be careful not to reset the oil life limits or drive more slowly when
and filter. display accidentally at any time conditions require.
other than after the oil is changed.
Remember, the Oil Life display It cannot be reset accurately.
. Keep vehicle tires properly
must be reset after each oil change. inflated.
It will not reset itself. Also, be See Engine Oil Life System on
page 10‑11.
. Combine several trips into a
careful not to reset the Oil Life single trip.
display accidentally at any time
other than when the oil has just Driving for Better Fuel . Replace the vehicle's tires with
been changed. It cannot be reset Economy the same TPC Spec number
accurately until the next oil change. molded into the tire's sidewall
To reset the engine oil life system Driving habits can affect fuel near the size.
press the SET button while the Oil mileage. Here are some driving . Follow recommended scheduled
Life display is active. tips to get the best fuel economy
maintenance.
possible.
Resetting the Oil Life System . Avoid fast starts and accelerate
1. Using the DIC MENU button and smoothly.
thumbwheel, scroll until you . Brake gradually and avoid
reach REMAINING OIL LIFE on
abrupt stops.
the DIC (: % for Canada).
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1-22 In Brief
Roadside Assistance Online Owner Center Advisors to provide a wide range
of safety, security, navigation,
Program The Online Owner Center is a
diagnostics, and calling services.
complimentary service that includes
U.S.: 1-800-243-8872 online service reminders, vehicle Automatic Crash Response
TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 maintenance tips, online owner
manual, special privileges, In a crash, built‐in sensors
Canada: 1-800-268-6800 automatically alert an OnStar
and more.
As the owner of a new Chevrolet, Advisor who is immediately
Sign up today at: connected to the vehicle to see if
you are automatically enrolled in the
Roadside Assistance program. U.S.: chevrolet.com (click on you need help.
“Owners,” then “Manage My How OnStar Service Works
See Roadside Assistance Program
Chevrolet/Owners Login”)
on page 13‑5 for more information. Q : Push this blue button to
Canada: chevroletowner.ca connect to a specially trained
Roadside Assistance and OnStar
OnStar Advisor to verify your
If you have an active OnStar OnStar® account information and to answer
subscription, press the Q button questions.
and the current GPS location will be
sent to an OnStar advisor who will
] : Push this red emergency
button to get priority help from
assess your problem, contact
specially trained OnStar Emergency
Roadside Assistance, and relay
Advisors.
your exact location to get the help
you need. X : Push this button for hands‐free,
voice‐activated calling and to give
For vehicles with an active OnStar voice commands for Hands‐Free
subscription, OnStar uses several Calling and Turn‐by‐Turn
innovative technologies and live Navigation.
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In Brief 1-23
Automatic Crash Response, OnStar service requires wireless OnStar service may not work if the
Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, communication networks and the OnStar equipment is not properly
Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Global Positioning System (GPS) installed or you have not maintained
Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, satellite network. Not all OnStar it even if the vehicle is in good
Roadside Assistance, Turn‐by‐Turn services are available everywhere working order and in compliance
Navigation, and Hands‐Free Calling or on all vehicles at all times. with all government regulations.
are available on most vehicles. Not OnStar service cannot work unless If you try to add, connect, or modify
all OnStar services are available on the vehicle is in a place where any equipment or software in the
all vehicles. For more information, OnStar has an agreement with a vehicle, OnStar service may not
see the OnStar Owner's Guide; wireless service provider for service work. Other problems beyond
visit www.onstar.com (U.S.) or in that area, and the wireless OnStar's control may prevent
www.onstar.ca (Canada); contact service provider has coverage, service to you, such as hills, tall
OnStar at 1-888-4-ONSTAR network capacity, reception, and buildings, tunnels, weather,
(1‐888‐466‐7827) or TTY technology compatible with OnStar's electrical system design and
1‐877‐248‐2080; or push service. Service involving location architecture of the vehicle, damage
the Q button to speak with an information about the vehicle cannot to important parts of the vehicle in a
OnStar Advisor 24 hours a day, work unless GPS signals are crash, or wireless phone network
seven days a week. available, unobstructed, and congestion or jamming.
For a full description of OnStar compatible with the OnStar See Radio Frequency Statement on
services and system limitations, see hardware. The vehicle must have page 13‑15 for information
the OnStar Owner's Guide in the a working electrical system and regarding Part 15 of the Federal
glove box. adequate battery power for the Communications Commission (FCC)
OnStar equipment to operate. rules and Industry Canada
OnStar service is subject to the Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.
OnStar Terms and Conditions
included in the OnStar Glove
Box Kit.
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1-24 In Brief
OnStar Steering Wheel Your Responsibility
Controls Increase the volume of the radio
This vehicle may have Talk/Mute if the OnStar Advisor cannot be
buttons that can be used to interact heard.
with OnStar Hands-Free calling. If the light next to the OnStar
See Steering Wheel Controls on buttons is red, the system may not
page 5‑2 for more information.
be functioning properly. Push Q
On some vehicles, the Talk/Mute and request a vehicle diagnostic.
buttons can be used to dial phone If the light appears clear (no light
extensions. See the OnStar Owner's appears), your OnStar subscription
Guide for more information. has expired and all services have
been deactivated. Push Q to
confirm that the OnStar equipment
is active.
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2-2 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Keys and Locks { WARNING
Keys Leaving children in a vehicle with
the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
{ WARNING transmitter is dangerous for many
reasons; children or others could
Leaving children in a vehicle with be badly injured or even killed.
the ignition key is dangerous for They could operate the power
many reasons. Children or others windows or other controls or even
could be badly injured or even make the vehicle move. The
killed. They could operate the windows will function with the
power windows or other controls RKE transmitter in the vehicle
The key that is part of the Remote
or even make the vehicle move. and they could be seriously
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter
The windows will function with the injured or killed if caught in the can be used for the ignition and all
keys in the ignition and children path of a closing window. Do not locks if the vehicle is a key access
could be seriously injured or killed leave the RKE transmitter in a vehicle. If the vehicle has the
if caught in the path of a closing vehicle with children. keyless ignition, the key can be
window. Do not leave the keys in used for the locks.
a vehicle with children.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-3
If the vehicle has an ignition and it Remote Keyless Entry
becomes difficult to turn the key,
inspect the key blade for debris.
(RKE) System
Periodically clean with a brush See Radio Frequency Statement on
or pick. page 13‑15 for information
See your dealer if a new key is regarding Part 15 of the Federal
needed. Communications Commission (FCC)
rules and Industry Canada
If locked out of the vehicle, see Standards RSS-GEN/210/220/310.
Roadside Assistance Program on
page 13‑5. If there is a decrease in the RKE
operating range:
With an active OnStar subscription,
an OnStar Advisor may remotely
. Check the distance. The
Press the button on the RKE transmitter may be too far from
transmitter to extend the key. Press unlock the vehicle. See OnStar® on
page 1‑22. the vehicle.
the button and the key blade to
retract the key.
. Check the location. Other
vehicles or objects may be
blocking the signal.
. Check the transmitter's battery.
See “Battery Replacement” later
in this section.
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2-4 Keys, Doors, and Windows
. If the transmitter is still not If the passenger door is open
working correctly, see your
when Q is pressed, all doors lock.
dealer or a qualified technician
for service. Pressing Q may also arm the
theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle
Remote Keyless Entry Alarm System on page 2‑14.
(RKE) System Operation K (Unlock): Press to unlock the
The transmitter functions will work driver door or all doors. See “Door
up to 20 m (65 ft) away from the Unlock Options” under Vehicle
vehicle. On vehicles with remote Personalization on page 5‑33.
start the distance will be greater. The turn signal indicators may flash
Keep in mind that other conditions, and/or the horn may sound to
such as those previously stated, Q (Lock): Press to lock all doors. indicate unlocking. See “Unlock
can impact the performance of the Feedback” under Vehicle
transmitter. The turn signal indicators may flash Personalization on page 5‑33.
and/or the horn may sound to
indicate locking. See “Locking Pressing K will disarm the
Feedback” under Vehicle theft-deterrent system. See Vehicle
Personalization on page 5‑33. Alarm System on page 2‑14.
If the driver door is open when Q is V (Remote Trunk Release):
pressed, all doors lock except the Press and hold briefly to open the
driver door, if enabled through the trunk.
vehicle personalization.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-5
7 (Vehicle Locator/Panic Keyless Access Operation To customize which doors unlock
Alarm): Press and hold briefly to when the driver door is opened,
Some vehicles have a keyless
locate the vehicle. The exterior see “Door Unlock Options” under
access system that lets you lock
lamps flash and the horn chirps. Vehicle Personalization on
and unlock the doors and access
page 5‑33.
Press and hold 7 for at least the trunk without removing the RKE
two seconds to sound the panic transmitter from your pocket, purse, Keyless Locking
alarm. The horn sounds and the briefcase, etc. The RKE transmitter
If the vehicle has the keyless
turn signals flash for 30 seconds, should be within 1 m (3 ft) of the
access system, this feature allows
door or trunk being opened. If the
or until 7 is pressed again or the vehicle has this feature, there will be
you to select whether the doors
vehicle is started. automatically lock during normal
a body colored touch pad on the
vehicle exit. When the vehicle is
/ (Remote Vehicle Start): outside front door handles.
turned off and all doors become
For vehicles with this feature, Keyless Unlocking closed, the vehicle will determine
press Q and then press and how many keyless access
With the RKE transmitter within
hold / within five seconds to 1 m (3 ft), approach the front door
transmitters remain in the vehicles
start the engine from outside the interior. If at least one keyless
and pull the handle to unlock and
vehicle using the RKE transmitter. access transmitter has been
open the door. If the transmitter is
See Remote Vehicle Start on removed from the interior of the
recognized, the door will unlock
page 2‑9 for additional information. vehicle, the doors will lock after
and open.
eight seconds.
The buttons on the keys are Entering any door other than the
disabled when there is a key in the driver door will always cause all of
ignition, if equipped. the doors to unlock. This is not
customizable.
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2-6 Keys, Doors, and Windows
If there are two keyless access door handle. This feature will be Programming with a Recognized
transmitters in the vehicle and available for several minutes after Transmitter (Keyless Access
one is removed, the other will be the vehicle has been turned off. Vehicles Only)
locked in. A person approaching A new transmitter can be
the outside of the locked vehicle Keyless Trunk Opening
programmed to the vehicle when
without an authorized keyless Lift up on the touch pad located there is one recognized transmitter.
access transmitter will not be able above the license plate to open the To program, the vehicle must be
to open the door, even with the trunk if the RKE transmitter is within off and all of the transmitters, both
transmitter in the vehicle. range. currently recognized and new, must
Lock Sensor Programming Transmitters to be with you.
the Vehicle
Only RKE transmitters programmed
to the vehicle will work. If a
transmitter is lost or stolen, a
replacement can be purchased and
programmed through your dealer.
The vehicle can be reprogrammed
so that lost or stolen transmitters
no longer work. Any remaining
transmitters will need to be
reprogrammed. Each vehicle can
have up to five transmitters matched
to it.
When all doors are closed and the 1. Remove the plastic trim piece
ignition is off, the vehicle can be from the small storage area next
locked by pressing this area on the to the accessory power outlet
towards the front of the console,
to access the transmitter slot.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-7
Push the button on the When all additional transmitters The Driver Information Center
recognized transmitter to extend are programmed, press and (DIC) displays REMOTE LEARN
the key blade. Insert the key hold the ignition for 10 seconds PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.
blade into the transmitter slot. to exit programming mode. 2. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC
2. Insert the vehicle key of the Replace the plastic trim piece displays PRESS ENGINE
new transmitter into the key lock from the small storage area. START BUTTON TO LEARN
cylinder located on the outside Programming without a and then press the ignition.
of the driver door and turn the Recognized Transmitter (Keyless The DIC displays will again
key to the unlock position five Access Vehicles Only) show REMOTE LEARN
times within 10 seconds. PENDING, PLEASE WAIT.
If there are no currently recognized
The Driver Information Center transmitters available, follow this 3. Repeat Step 2 two additional
(DIC) displays READY FOR procedure to program up to five times. After the third time all
REMOTE #2, 3, 4 or 5. transmitters. This feature is not previously known transmitters
3. Remove the recognized key and available in Canada. This procedure will no longer work with the
place the new transmitter into will take approximately 30 minutes vehicle. Remaining transmitters
the transmitter slot. to complete. The vehicle must be off can be relearned during the next
and all of the transmitters you wish steps.
4. Press the ignition. When the to program must be with you.
transmitter is learned, the DIC The DIC display should
will show that it is ready to 1. Insert the vehicle key of the now show READY FOR
program the next transmitter. transmitter into the key lock REMOTE # 1.
cylinder located on the outside
5. Remove the transmitter from the of the driver door and turn the
transmitter pocket and press K. key to the unlock position five
times within 10 seconds.
To program additional
transmitters, repeat Steps 3
through 5.
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2-8 Keys, Doors, and Windows
5. Press the ignition. When the
transmitter is learned the DIC
will show that it is ready to
program the next transmitter.
6. Remove the transmitter from the
transmitter slot and press K.
To program additional
transmitters, repeat Steps 4
through 6.
When all additional transmitters
are programmed, press and
4. Remove the plastic trim piece hold the ignition for 10 seconds To start the vehicle:
from the small storage area to exit programming mode. 1. Remove the plastic trim piece
next to the accessory power Replace the plastic trim piece from the small storage area next
outlet towards the front of the from the small storage area. to the accessory power outlet
console, to access the towards the front of the console,
transmitter slot. Push the Starting the Vehicle with a Low
Transmitter Battery to access the transmitter slot.
button on the recognized
transmitter to extend the key If the transmitter battery is weak, 2. Push the button on the
blade. Insert the key blade into the DIC may display NO REMOTE recognized transmitter to extend
the transmitter slot. DETECTED when you try to start the key blade. Insert the key
the vehicle. The REPLACE blade into the transmitter slot.
BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY
message may also be displayed at
this time.
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Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-9
3. With the vehicle in P (Park) or Remote Vehicle Start
N (Neutral), press the brake
pedal and the ignition button. The vehicle may have this feature
See Starting the Engine on that allows you to start the engine
page 9‑20 for additional from outside the vehicle.
information about the vehicle's / (Remote Vehicle Start):
keyless ignition with pushbutton This button will be on the RKE
start. transmitter if the vehicle has remote
Replace the transmitter battery start.
as soon as possible. Vehicles with an automatic climate
control system will default to a
Battery Replacement
heating or cooling mode depending
Replace the battery if the REPLACE 2. Remove the battery cover by on the outside temperature during
BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY prying it with a finger. a remote start. A vehicle without
message displays in the DIC. See automatic climate control will default
3. Remove the battery by pushing
“Replace Battery in Remote Key” to the last used heating or cooling
on the battery and sliding it
under Key and Lock Messages on mode. Once the key is turned to
toward the key blade.
page 5‑30. ON/RUN, the climate control system
4. Insert the new battery, positive will turn on at the setting the vehicle
The battery is not rechargeable. To
side facing up. Push the battery was last set to. If the vehicle has
replace the battery:
down until it is held in place. heated seats, they may come on
1. Push the button on the Replace with a CR2032 or during a remote start. See Heated
transmitter to extend the key equivalent battery. Front Seats on page 3‑6 for more
blade. information.
5. Snap the battery cover back on
to the transmitter.