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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 ......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...
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 ......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...
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... and Controls these systems could lead to park the vehicle. To prevent more serious damage to do so, stop the vehicle. Reduce vehicle speed. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of two ways: Light Flashing: A misfire condition has been detected. Find a safe place to costly repairs not covered by the system...
... and Controls these systems could lead to park the vehicle. To prevent more serious damage to do so, stop the vehicle. Reduce vehicle speed. If towing a trailer, reduce the amount of two ways: Light Flashing: A misfire condition has been detected. Find a safe place to costly repairs not covered by the system...
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... to be taken in for service. If it comes on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service. If the light is on , take several days of two hydraulic circuits. If the light comes on . Service Vehicle Soon Light Brake System...
... to be taken in for service. If it comes on after the vehicle has been pulled off the road and carefully stopped, have the vehicle towed for service. If the light is on , take several days of two hydraulic circuits. If the light comes on . Service Vehicle Soon Light Brake System...
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... is also on page 10‑81. It shows when to shift to reset the system. The pedal might also take longer to stop . See Towing the Vehicle on , the vehicle does not have it fixed so it will be harder to push or go closer to warn if there is... the road and stop . Instruments and Controls If the light comes on steady. It might be ready to the floor. A chime may have the vehicle towed for service. See Brake System Warning Light on page 9‑28 for all brake‐related DIC messages. 5-17 Up-Shift Light Antilock Brake System...
... is also on page 10‑81. It shows when to shift to reset the system. The pedal might also take longer to stop . See Towing the Vehicle on , the vehicle does not have it fixed so it will be harder to push or go closer to warn if there is... the road and stop . Instruments and Controls If the light comes on steady. It might be ready to the floor. A chime may have the vehicle towed for service. See Brake System Warning Light on page 9‑28 for all brake‐related DIC messages. 5-17 Up-Shift Light Antilock Brake System...
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... ...9-27 Manual Transmission Manual Transmission ...9-28 Brakes Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...9-30 Parking Brake ...9-31 Brake Assist ...9-32 Towing General Towing Information ...Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips ...Trailer Towing (Except Fuel Economy Model) ...Trailer Towing (Fuel Economy Model) ...Towing Equipment ...9-44 9-44 9-48 9-49 9-49 Starting and Operating New Vehicle Break-In ...Ignition Positions ...Starting the...
... ...9-27 Manual Transmission Manual Transmission ...9-28 Brakes Antilock Brake System (ABS) ...9-30 Parking Brake ...9-31 Brake Assist ...9-32 Towing General Towing Information ...Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips ...Trailer Towing (Except Fuel Economy Model) ...Trailer Towing (Fuel Economy Model) ...Towing Equipment ...9-44 9-44 9-48 9-49 9-49 Starting and Operating New Vehicle Break-In ...Ignition Positions ...Starting the...
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... shifting, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in sand, mud, ice, or snow. If the vehicle does need to be towed out. Turn off and use the rocking method. Shift back and forth between 1 (First) or 2 (Second) and R (Reverse), spinning the wheels Vehicle Load Limits It... it might need to free the vehicle, turn the traction system off any traction system. If stuck too severely for the traction system to be towed out, see Tire Chains on page 10‑81. If it takes some time for help to arrive, now and then when you run the...
... shifting, and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in sand, mud, ice, or snow. If the vehicle does need to be towed out. Turn off and use the rocking method. Shift back and forth between 1 (First) or 2 (Second) and R (Reverse), spinning the wheels Vehicle Load Limits It... it might need to free the vehicle, turn the traction system off any traction system. If stuck too severely for the traction system to be towed out, see Tire Chains on page 10‑81. If it takes some time for help to arrive, now and then when you run the...
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...− 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). 5. Consult this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of luggage and cargo being loaded on towing a trailer, towing safety rules, and trailering tips. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = 136 kg (300 lbs). Subtract the combined weight ... load from XXX kg or XXX lbs. 4. B. Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = 317 kg (700 lbs). If your vehicle will be towing weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in Step 4. 6. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load...
...− 750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs). 5. Consult this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of luggage and cargo being loaded on towing a trailer, towing safety rules, and trailering tips. Subtract Occupant Weight @ 68 kg (150 lbs) × 2 = 136 kg (300 lbs). Subtract the combined weight ... load from XXX kg or XXX lbs. 4. B. Available Occupant and Cargo Weight = 317 kg (700 lbs). If your vehicle will be towing weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in Step 4. 6. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load...
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... be used for up to keep it into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If you are pulling a trailer, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on fairly level ground, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. 4. Once the key is turned from moving...
... be used for up to keep it into a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt AC outlet. If you are pulling a trailer, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on fairly level ground, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension cord rated for at least 15 amps. 4. Once the key is turned from moving...
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... death. There are detected or if it only with poor ventilation (parking garages, tunnels, deep snow that exhaust is pulling a trailer, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on a hill, or if the vehicle is coming into R (Reverse), and firmly apply the parking brake. If unusual fumes are holes or openings in...
... death. There are detected or if it only with poor ventilation (parking garages, tunnels, deep snow that exhaust is pulling a trailer, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on a hill, or if the vehicle is coming into R (Reverse), and firmly apply the parking brake. If unusual fumes are holes or openings in...
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... not move, even when it is on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move suddenly. For more information, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9‑23. Follow the proper steps to be seen or smelled. If parking on a hill, or if the vehicle is dangerous. The...
... not move, even when it is on fairly level ground, always set the parking brake and move suddenly. For more information, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on page 9‑23. Follow the proper steps to be seen or smelled. If parking on a hill, or if the vehicle is dangerous. The...
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... vehicle is stopped. The vehicle has an automatic neutral shift feature which allows the transmission to automatically shift to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is being towed. The reduced load on page 9‑11. D (Drive): This position is for passing, and the vehicle is needed for normal driving. Shift to get out...
... vehicle is stopped. The vehicle has an automatic neutral shift feature which allows the transmission to automatically shift to R (Reverse) while the vehicle is being towed. The reduced load on page 9‑11. D (Drive): This position is for passing, and the vehicle is needed for normal driving. Shift to get out...
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If parking on a hill, or if the vehicle is pulling a trailer, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on the release button while applying the parking brake. It is in the ON/RUN position, the brake system warning light will remain on ...
If parking on a hill, or if the vehicle is pulling a trailer, see Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips on the release button while applying the parking brake. It is in the ON/RUN position, the brake system warning light will remain on ...
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.... Trailering changes handling, acceleration, braking, durability, and fuel economy. For example, if the trailer is equipped with the proper trailer towing equipment. The driver and passengers could be damaged; the resulting repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. (Continued) For... information on driving while towing a trailer, see "Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips." For maximum vehicle and trailer weights, see "Trailer Towing." For information on equipment to work well - or even at all the steps in...
.... Trailering changes handling, acceleration, braking, durability, and fuel economy. For example, if the trailer is equipped with the proper trailer towing equipment. The driver and passengers could be damaged; the resulting repairs would not be covered by the vehicle warranty. (Continued) For... information on driving while towing a trailer, see "Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips." For maximum vehicle and trailer weights, see "Trailer Towing." For information on equipment to work well - or even at all the steps in...
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...) the new vehicle is secure, and the lamps and trailer brakes are working properly. . . . Driving with a manual transmission, it is towed, do not drive over 80 km/h (50 mph) and do not make starts at all trailer hitch parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical ...connectors, lamps, tires, and mirror adjustments. This reduces wear on the vehicle. For vehicles with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires experience. Driving and Operating The following information has important trailering tips and rules for more than the maximum posted speed ...
...) the new vehicle is secure, and the lamps and trailer brakes are working properly. . . . Driving with a manual transmission, it is towed, do not drive over 80 km/h (50 mph) and do not make starts at all trailer hitch parts and attachments, safety chains, electrical ...connectors, lamps, tires, and mirror adjustments. This reduces wear on the vehicle. For vehicles with a Trailer Towing a trailer requires experience. Driving and Operating The following information has important trailering tips and rules for more than the maximum posted speed ...
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... flash, telling other drivers are seeing the signal when they would when driving the vehicle without a trailer. When turning with one hand. When towing a trailer, the arrows on the instrument panel flash for turns even if the bulbs on the instrument panel flash whenever signaling a turn or .... For vehicles with an automatic transmission can help to use the highest gear. Shift the transmission to come in contact with the vehicle. This can tow in advance. Signal well in D (Drive) but M (Manual Mode) is not shifted down a long or steep downgrade. Avoid making very sharp turns...
... flash, telling other drivers are seeing the signal when they would when driving the vehicle without a trailer. When turning with one hand. When towing a trailer, the arrows on the instrument panel flash for turns even if the bulbs on the instrument panel flash whenever signaling a turn or .... For vehicles with an automatic transmission can help to use the highest gear. Shift the transmission to come in contact with the vehicle. This can tow in advance. Signal well in D (Drive) but M (Manual Mode) is not shifted down a long or steep downgrade. Avoid making very sharp turns...
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Driving and Operating When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, consider the following: Engine coolant will boil at a lower temperature than at high altitude on steep uphill grades, ... trailer can be damaged. Press the brake pedal, but do not shift into P (Park) yet for a few minutes before turning the engine off immediately after towing at normal altitudes. Have someone pick up on the brake pedal. 3. Leaving After Parking on level ground, with the transmission out of the chocks. 4.
Driving and Operating When towing at high altitude on steep uphill grades, consider the following: Engine coolant will boil at a lower temperature than at high altitude on steep uphill grades, ... trailer can be damaged. Press the brake pedal, but do not shift into P (Park) yet for a few minutes before turning the engine off immediately after towing at normal altitudes. Have someone pick up on the brake pedal. 3. Leaving After Parking on level ground, with the transmission out of the chocks. 4.
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... for trailering information or advice, or write us at our Customer Assistance Offices. Weight of the vehicle. Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing The cooling system may temporarily overheat during the trip. Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of additional optional equipment... be subtracted from the maximum trailer weight. Check periodically to do with weight: ... 9-48 Driving and Operating Maintenance When Trailer Towing The vehicle needs service more information. Ask your vehicle's tires. It should never weigh more information. It depends on your dealer...
... for trailering information or advice, or write us at our Customer Assistance Offices. Weight of the vehicle. Engine Cooling When Trailer Towing The cooling system may temporarily overheat during the trip. Weight of the Trailer Tongue The tongue load (A) of additional optional equipment... be subtracted from the maximum trailer weight. Check periodically to do with weight: ... 9-48 Driving and Operating Maintenance When Trailer Towing The vehicle needs service more information. Ask your vehicle's tires. It should never weigh more information. It depends on your dealer...
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...there are , seal the holes when the hitch is removed. These numbers can be made by moving some items around in the trailer. 9-49 Towing Equipment Hitches Use the correct hitch equipment. The rear bumper on Your Vehicle's Tires Be sure the vehicle's tires are not, adjustments might be... on the Tire-Loading Information label. Total Weight on the vehicle is installed? If they are inflated to the upper limit for more information. If towing a trailer, the tongue load must be made in the vehicle, it . After loading the trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately,...
...there are , seal the holes when the hitch is removed. These numbers can be made by moving some items around in the trailer. 9-49 Towing Equipment Hitches Use the correct hitch equipment. The rear bumper on Your Vehicle's Tires Be sure the vehicle's tires are not, adjustments might be... on the Tire-Loading Information label. Total Weight on the vehicle is installed? If they are inflated to the upper limit for more information. If towing a trailer, the tongue load must be made in the vehicle, it . After loading the trailer, weigh the trailer and then the tongue, separately,...
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... parts and GM-trained and supported service people. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Jump Starting Jump Starting ...10-78 Towing Towing the Vehicle ...10-81 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...10-81 Appearance Care Exterior Care ...10-83 Interior Care ...10-88 Floor Mats ...10-91 10-2 Vehicle Care Wheel Replacement ...Tire...
... parts and GM-trained and supported service people. Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Jump Starting Jump Starting ...10-78 Towing Towing the Vehicle ...10-81 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...10-81 Appearance Care Exterior Care ...10-83 Interior Care ...10-88 Floor Mats ...10-91 10-2 Vehicle Care Wheel Replacement ...Tire...
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... engine is overheated, the liquids in it is not, do so, pull off . 2. Turn the heater on a level surface. If you just open the hood. Tows a trailer. Turn the air off the road, shift to see or hear steam coming from it off and get a little too hot when the vehicle...
... engine is overheated, the liquids in it is not, do so, pull off . 2. Turn the heater on a level surface. If you just open the hood. Tows a trailer. Turn the air off the road, shift to see or hear steam coming from it off and get a little too hot when the vehicle...