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(2,1)
Chevrolet
Captiva
Sport
Owner
Manual
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2013
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crc
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11/12/12
1-2
In
Brief
Instrument
Panel
Instrument
Panel
Overview
5
7
Table of Contents
Contents
1
Danger, Warnings and Cautions
3
Symbols
4
In Brief
5
Instrument Panel Overview
6
Initial Drive Information
8
Remote Keyless Entry System
8
Remote Vehicle Start
8
Starting the Engine Using Remote Start
8
Door Locks
9
Shutting the Engine off after a Remote Start
9
Liftgate
10
Windows
10
Express down Window
10
Window Lockout
10
Power Seats
11
Seat Height Adjuster
11
Manual Seats
11
Seat Adjustment
11
Lumbar Adjustment
12
Reclining Seatbacks
12
Manual Reclining Seatbacks
12
Second Row Seats
13
Heated Seats
13
Power Reclining Seatbacks
13
Head Restraint Adjustment
14
Safety Belts
14
Passenger Sensing System
14
Mirror Adjustment
15
Exterior Mirrors
15
Power Outside Mirrors
15
Manual Folding Mirrors
15
Reading Lamps
16
Interior Lighting
16
Dome Lamps
16
Steering Wheel Adjustment
16
Exterior Lighting
17
Eindshield Wiper/Washer
17
Climate Controls
18
Windshield Washer
18
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
18
Transmission
19
Manual Shift Mode (MSM)
19
Vehicle Features
20
Radio
20
Storing a Favorite Station
20
Satellite Radio
20
Cruise Control
21
Steering Wheel Controls
21
Bluetooth
21
Portable Audio Devices
21
Driver Information Center
22
Rear Vision Camera
22
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
22
DIC Buttons
22
Performance and Maintenance
23
Power Outlets
23
Universal Remote System
23
Traction Control System
23
Stabilitrak System
24
Tire Pressure Monitor
24
Engine Oil Life System
24
Fuel E85
25
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
25
Onstar
26
Keys
27
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
28
Programming Transmitters to the Vehicle
29
Battery Replacement
29
Extending Engine Run Time
31
Conditions in Which the Remote Start will Not Work
31
Remote Start Ready
31
Power Door Locks
32
Delayed Locking
32
Automatic Door Locks
32
Lockout Protection
33
Safety Locks
33
Automatic Door Unlock
33
Doors
34
Liftgate Operation with Loss of Power
35
Vehicle Alarm System
35
Vehicle Security
35
Immobilizer Operation
36
Testing the Alarm
36
Convex Mirrors
38
Power Mirrors
38
Folding Mirrors
38
Interior Mirrors
39
Heated Mirrors
39
Manual Rearview Mirrors
39
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
39
Power Windows
40
Sun Visors
41
Roof
41
Sunroof
41
Seats and Restraints
43
Head Restraints
44
Front Seats
44
Rear Seats
45
Active Head Restraints
45
Power Seat Adjustment
46
Raising the Seatback
51
Reclining the Seatback
51
Why Safety Belts Work
52
Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
52
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
53
Lap Shoulder Belt
54
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
55
Safety Belt Pretensioners
56
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
56
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
57
Safety Belt Care
58
Safety System Check
58
Safety Belt Extender
58
Airbag System
59
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
59
Where Are the Airbags?
62
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
63
If the on Indicator Is Lit for a Child Restraint
69
If the off Indicator Is Lit for an Adult-Size Occupant
70
Additional Factors Affecting System Operation
70
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
71
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
71
Airbag System Check
73
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
73
Child Restraints
74
Older Children
74
Infants and Young Children
76
Child Restraint Systems
78
Rear-Facing Infant Seat
78
Forward-Facing Child Seat
78
Booster Seats
78
Where to Put the Restraint
79
Securing an Add-On Child Restraint in the Vehicle
79
Securing the Child Within the Child Restraint
79
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children
81
Lower Anchors
81
Lower Anchor and Top Tether Anchor Locations
82
Top Tether Anchor
82
Rear Seat
82
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the Latch System
83
Replacing LATCH System Parts after a Crash
86
Securing Child Restraints
86
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)
88
Storage Compartments
93
Instrument Panel Storage
93
Cupholders
93
Front Storage
93
Additional Storage Features
94
Center Console Storage
94
Cargo Cover
94
Cargo Tie-Downs
94
Roof Rack System
95
Convenience Net
95
Instruments and Controls
97
Table of Contents
97
Steering Wheel Adjustment
98
Steering Wheel Controls
98
Horn
99
Rainsense
99
Windshield Wiper/Washer
99
Compass
100
Rear Window Wiper
100
Washer
100
Compass Calibration
101
Compass Variance (Zone)
101
Compass Zone
101
Clock
102
Compass Calibration Procedure
102
Power Outlets
103
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
104
Instrument Cluster
105
Speedometer
106
Trip Odometer
106
Tachometer
106
Fuel Gauge
106
Safety Belt Reminders
107
Driver Safety Belt Reminder Light
107
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light
107
Airbag Readiness Light
108
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator (United States)
108
Charging System Light
109
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
110
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
111
Brake System Warning Light
112
Service Vehicle Soon Light
112
Electric Parking Brake Light
113
Warning Light
113
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
114
All-Wheel-Drive Light
114
Power Steering Warning
115
Stabilitrak ® Indicator Light
115
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light
115
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
116
Tire Pressure Light
116
Fuel Economy Light
116
Low Fuel Warning Light
117
Security Light
117
Instruments and Controls
117
Reduced Engine Power
117
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light
118
High-Beam on Light
118
Front Fog Lamp Light
118
Cruise Control Light
118
Door Ajar Light
118
Driver Information Center (DIC)
119
Gate Ajar Light
119
Information Displays
119
Trip/Fuel Menu Items
120
Fuel Range
120
Average Fuel Economy
121
Fuel Used
121
Elapsed Time
121
Park Assist
122
Blank Display
122
Vehicle Information Menu
122
Instantaneous Fuel Economy
122
Coolant Temperature
123
Battery Voltage
123
Tire Pressure
123
Compass Zone Setting
123
Park Brake Set
124
Park Brake Released
124
Vehicle Messages
124
Brake System Messages
124
Hood Open
125
Compass Messages
125
Cruise Control Messages
125
Door Ajar Messages
125
Engine Overheated Idle Engine
126
Engine Cooling System Messages
126
Engine Hot A/C
126
Engine Oil Messages
126
Fuel Level Low
127
Tighten Gas Cap
127
Engine Power Messages
127
Fuel System Messages
127
Object Detection System Messages
128
Ride Control System Messages
128
Key and Lock Messages
128
Lamp Messages
128
Airbag System Messages
129
Service Traction Control
129
Stabilitrak off
129
Traction Control off
129
Traction Control on
129
Service Vehicle Messages
130
Tire Learning Active
130
Tire Messages
130
Service Transmission
131
Transmission Messages
131
Turn Signal on
131
Vehicle Reminder Messages
131
Display Language
132
Feature Settings Menu Items
132
Entering the Feature Settings Menu
132
Vehicle Personalization
132
Auto Door Lock
133
Auto Door Unlock
133
Remote Door Lock
133
Remote Door Unlock
134
Delay Door Lock
134
Exit Lighting
135
Approach Lighting
135
Chime Volume
136
Remote Start
136
Factory Settings
136
Exit Feature Settings
137
Universal Remote System Programming
137
Programming the Universal Remote System
138
Erasing Universal Home Remote Buttons
140
Gate Operator and Canadian Programming
140
Universal Remote System Operation
140
Reprogramming a Single Universal Home Remote Button
141
Climate Control Systems
179
Rear Window Defogger
181
Automatic Climate Control System
182
Remote Start Climate Control Operation
182
Automatic Operation
182
Manual Operation
183
Temperature Control
183
Air Delivery Mode Control
183
Air Vents
186
Maintenance
186
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
186
Driving and Operating
189
Vehicle Design
190
Driving Information
190
Driving Environment
190
Driver Behavior
190
Distracted Driving
191
Defensive Driving
191
Drunk Driving
192
Control of a Vehicle
192
Braking
192
Hydraulic Power Steering
192
Off-Road Recovery
193
Loss of Control
193
Curve Tips
193
Steering in Emergencies
193
Driving on Wet Roads
194
Hyproplaning
194
Highway Hypnosis
195
Hill and Mountain Roads
195
Blizzard Conditions
196
Driving on Snow or Ice
196
Winter Driving
196
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
197
Vehicle Load Limits
198
Rocking the Vehicle to Get It out
198
Tire and Loading Information
198
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limint
199
Certification Label
201
Starting and Operating
202
New Vehicle Break-In
202
Ignition Positions
202
Starting Engine
204
Retained Accessory Power
205
Shifting into Park
205
Shifting out of Park
206
Torque Lock
206
Leaving the Vehicle with the Engine Running
206
Engine Exhaust
207
Parking over Things that Burn
207
Automatic Transmission
208
Running the Vehicle While Parked
208
Manual Mode
210
Electronic Range Select Mode
210
Fuel Economy Mode
211
Drive Systems
212
Brake
212
Antilock Brake System
212
Parking Brake
213
Using ABS
213
Braking in Emergencies
213
EPB Apply
213
EPB Release
214
Ride Control Systems
215
Automatic EPB Release
215
Traction Control System (TCS)
215
Brake Pedal Override
216
Setting Cruise Control
218
Resuming a Set Speed
218
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
218
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
218
Object Detection Systems
219
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
219
Ending Cruise Control
219
Erasing Speed Memory
219
How the System Works
220
Turning the System on and off
220
Rear Vision Camera Location
221
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
221
When the System Does Not Seem to Work Properly
222
Recommended Fuel
223
Gasoline Specifications
223
Prohibited Fuels
223
Fuels in Foreign Countries
224
Fuel Additives
224
Filling the Tank
225
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
226
General Towing Information
227
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
227
Driving with a Trailer
227
Passing
228
Backing up
228
Following Distance
228
Towing with a Stability Control System
228
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
229
Driving on Grades
229
Parking on Hills
229
Trailer Towing
230
Weight of the Trailer
230
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
230
Leaving after Parking on a Hill
230
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
231
Total Weight on the Vehicle's Tires
232
Towing Equipment
232
Hitches
232
Safety Chains
232
Conversions and Add-Ons
233
Trailer Brakes
233
Add-On Electrical Equipment
233
Vehicle Care
235
Accessories and Modifications
236
Vehicle Checks
237
Hood
237
Engine Compartment Overview
238
Engine Cover
241
Engine Oil
242
Checking Engine Oil
242
When to Add Engine Oil
242
Selecting the Right Engine Oil
243
Viscosity Grade
243
Engine Oil Additives/Engine Oil Flushes
244
What to Do with Used Oil
244
When to Change Engine Oil
244
How to Reset the Engine Oil Life System
245
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
245
Automatic Transmission Fluid
245
When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
246
How to Inspect the Engine
246
Cooling System
247
Engine Coolant
248
What to Use
249
Checking Coolant
249
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
250
Adding Coolant
250
Engine Overheating
252
If Steam Is Coming from the Engine
252
If no Steam Is Coming from the Engine
252
Power Steering Fluid
253
When to Check Power Steering Fluid
253
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
253
Brakes
254
Washer Fluid
254
Adding Windshield Washer Fluid
254
Brake Pedal Travel
255
Brake Adjustment
255
Replacing Brake System Parts
255
Brake Fluid
255
Battery
257
All-Wheel Drive
257
Starter Switch Check
257
Vehicle Storage
257
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
258
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
258
Park Brake and P Mechanism Check
258
Wiper Blade Replacement
259
Front Wiper Blade Replacement
259
Rear Wiper Blade Replacement
259
Headlamps
260
Headlamp Aiming
260
Halogen Bulbs
260
Bulb Replacement
260
Fog Lamps
261
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
261
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps and Back-Up Lamps
262
License Plate Lamp
263
Replacement Bulbs
263
Electrical System
264
Electrical System Overload
264
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
264
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
264
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
267
Wheels and Tires
270
Summer Tires
271
Winter Tires
271
All-Season Tires
271
Tire Sidewall Labeling
272
Tire Designations
274
Tire Size
274
Tire Terminology and Definitions
274
Air Pressure
274
Curb Weight
275
DOT Markings
275
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation
278
Tire Pressure Monitor System
279
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
280
TPMS Malfunction Light
281
TPMS Sensor Matching Process
282
Tire Inspection
283
Tire Rotation
283
When It Is Time for New Tires
284
New Tires
285
Different Size Tires and Wheels
286
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
287
Treadwear
287
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
288
Traction
288
Temperature
288
Wheel Replacement
289
Used Replacement Wheels
289
Tire Chains
289
If a Tire Goes Flat
290
Tire Changing
291
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
291
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
293
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
296
Compact Spare Tire
298
Jump Starting
299
Jumper Cable Removal
302
Towing the Vehicle
303
Recreational Vehicle Towing
303
Dinghy Towing
304
Dolly Towing
305
Appearance Care
306
Exterior Care
306
Locks
306
Washing the Vehicle
306
Service and Maintenance
315
Maintenance Schedule
317
Engine Oil Change
317
Special Application Services
322
Additional Maintenance and Care
323
Hoses
324
Lamps
324
Shocks and Struts
324
Tires
324
Wheel Alignment
325
Windshield
325
Wiper Blades
325
Recommended Fluids
326
Maintenance Replacement Parts
328
Technical Data
331
Vehicle Identification Number
331
Engine Identification
331
Service Parts Identification Label
331
Vehicle Data
332
Capacities and Specifications
332
Engine Drive Belt Routing
334
Customer Information
335
Reporting Safety Defects
351
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
353
Event Data Recorders
353
Radio Frequency Identification
354
Radio Frequency Statement
354
Onstar Overview
355
Onstar Services
356
Emergency
356
Security
356
Navigation
356
Using Voice Commands During a Planned Route
357
Cancel Route
357
Route Preview
357
Connections
357
End a Call
358
Hands-Free Calling
358
Retrieve My Number
358
Calling 911 Emergency
358
Onstar Additional Information
359
Transferring Service
359
Reactivation for Subsequent Owners
359
TTY Users
360
Services for People with Disabilities
360
Onstar Personal Identification Number
361
Potential Issues
361
Global Positioning System
361
Cellular and GPS Antennas
361
Vehicle and Power Issues
362
Index
363
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Model
2013 Captiva Sport
Category
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Language
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