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Chevrolet Cruze 2012 User Manual

Chevrolet Cruze 2012
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Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012
2012 Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual M
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-13
Vehicle Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14
Exterior Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Airbag System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18
Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-32
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 . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Vehicle Personalization . . . . . . . 5-33
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5
Lighting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11
Audio Players . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-17
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-23
Trademarks and License
Agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-34
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . 9-1
Driving Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
Starting and Operating . . . . . . . 9-15
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-26
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 9-28
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 9-32
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-34
Ride Control Systems . . . . . . . . 9-36
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-39
Object Detection Systems . . . . 9-41
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-43
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-47
Conversions and Add-Ons . . . 9-54
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Chevrolet Cruze 2012 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandChevrolet
ModelCruze 2012
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

In Brief

Instrument Panel

Overview of the vehicle's dashboard layout and controls.

Initial Drive Information

Essential information for starting and operating the vehicle for the first time.

Vehicle Features

Description of various features and systems available in the vehicle.

Performance and Maintenance

Information on vehicle performance and basic maintenance tasks.

Keys, Doors, and Windows

Keys and Locks

Details on vehicle keys, locks, and access systems.

Doors

Information on operating vehicle doors and related features.

Vehicle Security

Explanation of theft-deterrent features and alarm systems.

Exterior Mirrors

Adjusting and operating the vehicle's external mirrors.

Interior Mirrors

Information on the inside rearview mirror adjustments.

Windows

Operation and features of the vehicle's windows.

Roof

Details on the vehicle's roof system, including sunroofs.

Seats and Restraints

Head Restraints

Proper adjustment and importance of head restraints for occupant safety.

Front Seats

Adjusting manual and power front seats for comfort and safety.

Rear Seats

Information on folding and adjusting rear seats.

Safety Belts

Proper use, function, and importance of safety belts.

Airbag System

Details on the vehicle's airbag system, types, and operation.

Child Restraints

Guidelines for safely installing and using child restraints.

Storage

Storage Compartments

Location and operation of various storage areas in the vehicle.

Additional Storage Features

Information on features like cargo tie-downs.

Instruments and Controls

Controls

Overview of steering wheel controls, horn, and wipers.

Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators

Explanation of dashboard lights and gauges.

Information Displays

Details on the Driver Information Center (DIC) operation.

Vehicle Messages

Information on system messages displayed by the DIC.

Lighting

Exterior Lighting

Operation of headlamps, parking lamps, and fog lamps.

Interior Lighting

Control of dome lamps, reading lamps, and panel illumination.

Lighting Features

Explanation of entry and exit lighting functions.

Infotainment System

Introduction

Overview of the infotainment system and safety warnings.

Radio

Operation of AM/FM and XM radio features.

Audio Players

Connecting and controlling CD players and auxiliary devices.

Phone

Bluetooth connectivity and phone operation.

Trademarks and License Agreements

Legal notices and brand information.

Climate Controls

Climate Control Systems

Operation of heating, cooling, and ventilation.

Automatic Climate Control System

Features and operation of the automatic climate system.

Air Vents

Adjusting airflow direction from instrument panel vents.

Driving and Operating

Driving Information

Tips on safe driving practices like distraction and drunk driving.

Starting and Operating

Procedures for starting the engine and ignition positions.

Brakes

Information on ABS, parking brake, and brake assist.

Ride Control Systems

Explanation of Traction Control and StabiliTrak systems.

Cruise Control

How to use and set cruise control.

Object Detection Systems

Details on the Ultrasonic Parking Assist system.

Fuel

Information on recommended fuel and filling the tank.

Towing

Guidelines for towing trailers and disabled vehicles.

Conversions and Add-Ons

Notes on adding electrical equipment.

Vehicle Care

General Information

Overview of vehicle care and maintenance.

Vehicle Checks

How to perform basic owner checks like fluid levels.

Headlamp Aiming

Information on headlamp adjustment.

Bulb Replacement

Procedures for replacing various exterior and interior bulbs.

Electrical System

Understanding fuses, circuit breakers, and system overloads.

Tires

Information on tire selection, maintenance, and pressure.

Jump Starting

Step-by-step guide for jump starting a vehicle.

Appearance Care

Tips for washing, waxing, and cleaning the vehicle's interior and exterior.

Service and Maintenance

General Information

Importance of regular maintenance and dealer services.

Maintenance Schedule

Recommended service intervals and checks.

Special Application Services

Services for severe usage conditions.

Additional Maintenance and Care

Recommended services beyond the basic schedule.

Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts

List of approved fluids and replacement parts.

Maintenance Replacement Parts

Part numbers for common replacement items.

Maintenance Records

Log for keeping track of service performed.

Technical Data

Vehicle Identification

Information on VIN and service parts labels.

Vehicle Data

Approximate capacities and specifications for vehicle fluids.

Engine Specifications

Details on engine type, VIN code, and spark plug gap.

Customer Information

Customer Satisfaction Procedure

Steps to resolve concerns with the dealership.

Reporting Safety Defects

How to report safety defects to government agencies and GM.

Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy

Information on EDRs and vehicle data usage.

OnStarĀ®

Information on the OnStar system and its services.

Navigation System

Details on the vehicle's navigation system.

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)

Explanation of RFID technology in vehicles.

Radio Frequency Statement

FCC and Industry Canada compliance information.

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