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Chevrolet 2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport User Manual

Chevrolet 2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport
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Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc 1st edition - 6/25/12
2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual M
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . 1-4
Vehicle Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Performance and
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Keys, Doors, and
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Keys and Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12
Interior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Roof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . 3-1
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . 4-1
Additional Storage Features . . . 4-2
Roof Rack System . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
Instruments and Controls . . . . 5-1
Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Information Displays . . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-36
Universal Remote System . . . . 5-41
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-10
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-14
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-19
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-20
Drive Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-24
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-27
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-29
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-31
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-35
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-39
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-45
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . 10-26
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-26
Electrical System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30
Wheels and Tires . . . . . . . . . . . 10-36

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Chevrolet 2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandChevrolet
Model2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

Using this Manual

How to use the manual for quick information retrieval, including the Index.

About Driving the Vehicle

Guidelines for operating the vehicle safely and correctly to avoid accidents.

Danger, Warnings, and Cautions

Explains hazard messages and their meaning to avoid injury or death.

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Overview of the instrument panel and its components.

Initial Drive Information

Overview of important features for initial driving.

Vehicle Features

Details on various vehicle features like radio, Bluetooth, cruise control.

Performance and Maintenance

Information on traction control, StabiliTrak, tire pressure, oil life system.

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Information on keys, remote entry, door locks, and security features.

Doors

Details on operating doors and the liftgate.

Vehicle Security

Information on the alarm system and immobilizer operation.

Exterior Mirrors

Adjusting and features of exterior mirrors.

Interior Mirrors

Manual and auto-dimming rearview mirror adjustments.

Windows

Operation of power windows, express-down, and lockout features.

Roof

Operation of the sunroof.

Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Proper adjustment and importance of head restraints for neck injury prevention.

Front Seats

Adjustments for manual and power seats, lumbar support, and reclining.

Rear Seats

Folding rear seats for cargo space.

Safety Belts

How to wear safety belts properly and their importance for protection.

Airbag System

Information on airbag locations, inflation, and system checks.

Child Restraints

Guidelines for using child restraints for different age groups.

Instruments and Controls

Controls

Steering wheel adjustment, controls, horn, wipers, compass, clock, power outlets.

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Explains all warning lights, gauges, and indicators on the instrument cluster.

Information Displays

Details about the Driver Information Center (DIC) and its messages.

Vehicle Messages

Lists various messages displayed by the DIC for vehicle status and actions.

Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Operation of exterior lamp controls, headlamps, DRL, hazards, turn signals, fog lamps.

Interior Lighting

Controls for instrument panel illumination, dome lamps, and reading lamps.

Lighting Features

Entry lighting, battery load management, and power protection.

Infotainment System

Introduction

Overview and safety precautions for the infotainment system.

Radio

AM-FM radio operation, tuning, favorites, RDS, satellite radio.

Audio Players

CD player operation, MP3 playback, and auxiliary device connection.

Phone

Bluetooth system, hands-free calling, voice commands, and pairing.

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Manual and automatic climate control system operation and modes.

Air Vents

Adjusting airflow direction and opening/closing vents.

Maintenance

Replacement of the passenger compartment air filter.

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Driver behavior, environment, vehicle design, and collision avoidance.

Starting and Operating

New vehicle break-in, ignition positions, and starting procedures.

Engine Exhaust

Information on exhaust gases, carbon monoxide, and running the vehicle while parked.

Automatic Transmission

Operation of the automatic transmission, manual mode, and fuel economy.

Drive Systems

All-wheel drive system operation.

Brakes

ABS system, parking brake operation, and brake fluid.

Ride Control Systems

Traction Control System (TCS) and StabiliTrak system operation.

Cruise Control

Setting and using the cruise control system.

Object Detection Systems

Ultrasonic parking assist and rear vision camera.

Fuel

Recommended fuel, specifications, E85, filling the tank.

Towing

General towing information, driving characteristics, trailer towing.

Conversions and Add-Ons

Information on add-on electrical equipment.

Vehicle Care

General Information

Information on service, parts, and GM accessories.

Vehicle Checks

Doing your own service work, checking hood, engine compartment, fluids, battery.

Headlamp Aiming

Headlamp adjustment and bulb replacement.

Bulb Replacement

Replacing various exterior and interior bulbs.

Electrical System

Overloads, fuses, circuit breakers, and fuse block locations.

Wheels and Tires

Tire maintenance, types, sidewall labeling, pressure, rotation, replacement.

Service and Maintenance

General Information

Importance of maintenance for vehicle value and performance.

Maintenance Schedule

Owner checks, services, and oil change intervals.

Special Application Services

Services for severe driving conditions and commercial use.

Additional Maintenance and Care

Battery, belts, brakes, fluids, hoses, lamps, shocks, tires.

Recommended Fluids

Specific fluid and lubricant recommendations.

Maintenance Replacement Parts

Part numbers for common replacement items.

Maintenance Records

Log for service dates and performed work.

Technical Data

Vehicle Identification

VIN and service parts identification label information.

Vehicle Data

Capacities and specifications for engine, fluids, and transmission.

Engine Identification

Engine code and specifications based on VIN.

Service Parts Identification Label

Details on information found on the service parts label.

Engine Drive Belt Routing

Diagrams showing engine drive belt routing for different engines.

Customer Information

Customer Information

Procedures for customer satisfaction and assistance offices.

Reporting Safety Defects

How to report safety defects to government agencies and GM.

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

Information on event data recorders and vehicle data privacy.

OnStar

OnStar Overview

Introduction to the comprehensive in-vehicle system and its status light.

OnStar Services

Details on Emergency, Security, Navigation, Connections, and Diagnostics services.

OnStar Additional Information

Information on transferring service, reactivation, and how the system works.

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