Chevrolet 2012 Cruze User Manual

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Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012
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In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-17
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-33
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-34
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-18
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-35
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Chevrolet 2012 Cruze Specifications

General

Brand	Chevrolet
Model	2012 Cruze
Category	Automobile
Language	English

Summary

In Brief

Initial Drive Information

Overview of important features for initial vehicle operation.

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Seats and Restraints

Safety Belts

Information on proper use, wear, and the LATCH system.

Airbag System

Location and function of various airbags, including frontal, knee, and side impact.

Child Restraints

Guidance on selecting and installing child restraints for various age groups.

Infotainment System

Radio

Phone

Bluetooth connectivity, pairing, and voice recognition for hands-free calls.

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Starting and Operating

Procedures for new vehicle break-in, ignition positions, and starting the engine.

Ride Control Systems

Operation of Traction Control System (TCS) and StabiliTrak® System.

Cruise Control

How to set, resume, and cancel cruise control for speed maintenance.

Vehicle Care

Vehicle Checks

Tires

Information on tire maintenance, inspection, rotation, and replacement.

Jump Starting

Step-by-step instructions for safely jump starting a vehicle with a dead battery.

Towing

Guidelines for towing a disabled vehicle or for recreational vehicle towing.

Service and Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule

Schedule of owner checks and services at specified intervals.