key CHEVROLET CRUZE 2011 1.G Owner's Manual

Black plate (16,1)Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2011
2-16 Keys, Doors and Windows
Window Lockout
The rear window lockout buttonv
is on the driver door. Press the
button to disable the rear window
controls and turn on the rear door
power safety locks. The light on the
button comes on indicating the
feature is in use. The rear windowscan still be raised or lowered using
the driver window switches when
the lockout feature is active. To
restore power to the rear windows,
press the button again. The light on
the button goes out. If the light
flashes, the feature may not be
working properly.
Overload Feature
If the windows are operated
repeatedly in short intervals, the
window operation is disabled for a
short time.
Sun Visors
Pull the sun visor down to block
glare. Detach the sun visor from the
center mount to pivot to the side
window, or to extend along the rod
if, available.

Black plate (17,1)Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2011
Keys, Doors and Windows 2-17
Roof
Sunroof
On vehicles with a sunroof, the
switches are on the overhead
console.
The sunroof only operates when the
ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/
ACCESSORY.To open or close the sunroof, press
the open or close sunroof switch (A)
to the first detent position.
To express open or close the
sunroof with the safety function
enabled, press the open or close
sunroof switch (A) to the second
detent position and release. To stop
the movement, press the switch
again.
To automatically tilt or close the
sunroof, press the tilt open or close
sunroof switch (B).
If an object is in the path of the
sunroof while it is closing, the
anti-pinch feature will detect the
object and stop the sunroof.
The sunroof glass panel cannot be
opened or closed if the vehicle has
an electrical failure.
Dirt and debris may collect on the
sunroof seal or in the track. This
could cause an issue with sunroof
operation, noise, or plugging the
water drainage system. Periodically
open the sunroof and remove any
obstacles or loose debris. Wipe the
sunroof seal and roof sealing area
using a clean cloth, mild soap, and
water. Do not remove grease from
the sunroof.

Black plate (18,1)Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2011
2-18 Keys, Doors and Windows
Sunshade
The sunshade is manually operated.
Close or open the sunshade by
sliding. When the sunroof is
opened, the sunshade is
always open.
Safety Function
If the sunroof has any resistance
during automatic closing, it will
immediately stop and reverse.
To override the safety function,
press and hold the close sunroof
switch. The sunroof closes without
safety function. To stop the
movement, release the switch.
Initializing the Sunroof
If the sunroof cannot be fully closed,
or the express open or close feature
does not function, the sunroof may
need to be initialized. This can
happen if the battery has been
disconnected or the sunroof has
been serviced.To initialize the sunroof:
1. Press the close sunroof switch
to the first detent position. Hold
the switch in this position for
10 seconds after the sunroof has
fully closed.
2. Press the open sunroof switch to the first detent position. Release
the switch when the sunroof is
fully opened.
3. Press the open sunroof switch to the first detent position and hold
for 10 seconds. The sunroof will
automatically close. The switch
can be released when the
sunroof stops.

Black plate (23,1)Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2011
Seats and Restraints 3-23
Safety Belt Use During
Pregnancy
Safety belts work for everyone,
including pregnant women. Like all
occupants, they are more likely to
be seriously injured if they do not
wear safety belts.
A pregnant woman should wear a
lap-shoulder belt, and the lap
portion should be worn as low as
possible, below the rounding,
throughout the pregnancy.The best way to protect the fetus is
to protect the mother. When a safety
belt is worn properly, it is more likely
that the fetus will not be hurt in a
crash. For pregnant women, as for
anyone, the key to making safety
belts effective is wearing them
properly.
Safety Belt Extender
If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten
around you, you should use it.
But if a safety belt is not long
enough, your dealer will order you
an extender. When you go in to
order it, take the heaviest coat you
will wear, so the extender will be
long enough for you. To help avoid
personal injury, do not let someone
else use it, and use it only for the
seat it is made to fit. The extender
has been designed for adults. Never
use it for securing child seats. To
wear it, attach it to the regular safety
belt. For more information, see the
instruction sheet that comes with
the extender.
Safety System Check
Now and then, check that the safety
belt reminder light, safety belts,
buckles, latch plates, retractors, and
anchorages are working properly.
Look for any other loose or
damaged safety belt system parts
that might keep a safety belt system
from doing its job. See your dealer
to have it repaired. Torn or frayed
safety belts may not protect you in a
crash. They can rip apart under
impact forces. If a belt is torn or
frayed, get a new one right away.
Make sure the safety belt reminder
light is working. See
Safety Belt
Reminders on page 5‑10 for more
information.
Keep safety belts clean and dry.
See Safety Belt Care on page 3‑24.

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2011
Instruments and Controls 5-1
Instruments and
Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 5-2
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 5-2
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . 5-3
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5
Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
Instrument Cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . 5-10 Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . 5-11
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-12
Charging System Light . . . . . . 5-13
Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-13
Service Vehicle Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17
Up-Shift Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Power Steering Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Ultrasonic Parking Sensor Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18
Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19
StabiliTrak®OFF Light . . . . . . . 5-19
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak
®Light . . . . 5-19
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . 5-20
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 5-21
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . 5-21
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
Reduced Engine Power Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-22
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . 5-22 Daytime Running Lamps
(DRL) Indicator Light . . . . . . . 5-23
Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . 5-23
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . 5-23
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-24
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages (CanadaBase Level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-27
Vehicle Messages (Canada Uplevel and United
States) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-28
Brake System Messages . . . . 5-29
Compass Messages . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Cruise Control Messages . . . . 5-29
Door Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . 5-29
Engine Cooling System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-30
Engine Oil Messages . . . . . . . . 5-30
Engine Power Messages . . . . 5-31
Fuel System Messages . . . . . . 5-31
Key and Lock Messages . . . . . 5-31

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2011
Instruments and Controls 5-5
for more information on the
messages that may be displayed for
the compass.
Clock
The infotainment system controls
are used to access the time and
date settings through the menu
system. SeeOperation on page 7‑6
for information about how to use the
menu system. For vehicles with a
Navigation System, see the
separate Navigation System
Manual.
Setting the Time
1. Press the CONFIG button and select Time Settings.
2. Select Set Time.
3. Turn the MENU or MENU/SEL knob to adjust the highlighted
number. 4. Press the MENU or MENU/SEL
knob to select the next number.
5. To save the time and return to the Time Settings menu, press
the BACK button at any time or
press the MENU or MENU/SEL
knob after adjusting the minutes.
Setting the 12/24 Hour Format
1. Press the CONFIG button andselect Time Settings.
2. Highlight 12/24 Hour Format.
3. Press the MENU or MENU/SEL knob to select the 12 hour or
24 hour display format.
Power Outlets
The accessory power outlets can be
used to plug in electrical equipment,
such as a cell phone or MP3 player.
There is one accessory power outlet
located on the center floor console
and one on the rear of the center
floor console. These outlets are
powered when the key is in ON/
RUN or ACC/ACCESSORY, or until
the driver door is opened within
10 minutes of turning off the vehicle.
See Retained Accessory Power
(RAP) on page 9‑21.
Remove the cover to access and
replace when not in use.
Notice: Leaving electrical
equipment plugged in for an
extended period of time while the
vehicle is off will drain the
battery. Always unplug electrical
equipment when not in use and
do not plug in equipment that
exceeds the maximum 20 ampere
rating.

Black plate (22,1)Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2011
5-22 Instruments and Controls
For vehicles with a Driver
Information Center (DIC), seeDriver
Information Center (DIC) on
page 5‑24 for more information.
Security Light
The immobilizer light should come
on briefly as the engine is started.
If it does not come on have the
vehicle serviced by your dealer.
If the system is working normally the
indicator light turns off.
This light comes on when the
ignition is turned from LOCK/OFF to
ON/RUN and stays on if the vehicle
is immobilized. This happens
when an incorrect key or an
unprogrammed key is used to start
the vehicle. If the light stays on and the engine
does not start, there could be a
problem with the theft-deterrent
system. See
Immobilizer Operation
on page 2‑10 for more information.
Reduced Engine Power
Light
The reduced engine power light
should come on briefly as the
engine is started. If it does not come
on have the vehicle serviced by
your dealer.
This light, along with the service
engine soon light, displays when a
noticeable reduction in the vehicle's
performance occurs. Stop the
vehicle and turn off the ignition. Wait for 10 seconds and restart the
vehicle. This might correct the
condition.
The vehicle can be driven at a
reduced speed when the reduced
engine power light is on but
acceleration and speed might be
reduced. The performance could be
reduced until the next time the
vehicle is driven. If this light stays
on, see your dealer as soon as
possible for diagnosis and repair.
High-Beam On Light
The high-beam on light comes on
when the high-beam headlamps are
in use.
See
Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer on page 6‑2 for more
information.

Black plate (31,1)Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2011
Instruments and Controls 5-31
Engine Power Messages
ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED
This message displays when the
vehicle's engine power is reduced.
Reduced engine power can affect
the vehicle's ability to accelerate.
If this message is on, but there is no
reduction in performance, proceed
to your destination. The
performance may be reduced the
next time the vehicle is driven. The
vehicle may be driven at a reduced
speed while this message is on, but
maximum acceleration and speed
may be reduced. Anytime this
message stays on, the vehicle
should be taken to your dealer for
service as soon as possible.
Fuel System Messages
FUEL LEVEL LOW
This message displays when the
vehicle is low on fuel. Refuel as
soon as possible.
TIGHTEN GAS CAP
This message displays when the
fuel cap is not on tight. Tighten the
fuel cap.
Key and Lock Messages
REPLACE BATTERY IN
REMOTE KEY
This message displays when the
battery in the Remote Keyless Entry
(RKE) transmitter needs to be
replaced.
Lamp Messages
AUTOMATIC LIGHT
CONTROL ON
This message is displayed when the
automatic light control has been
turned on. SeeAutomatic Headlamp
System on page 6‑3.
AUTOMATIC LIGHT
CONTROL OFF
This message is displayed when the
automatic light control has been
turned off. See Automatic Headlamp
System on page 6‑3.
XXX TURN INDICATOR
FAILURE
When one of the turn signals is out,
this message displays to show
which bulb needs to be replaced.
See Bulb Replacement on
page 10‑30 andReplacement Bulbs
on page 10‑36 for more information
on the turn signal bulb replacement.
TURN SIGNAL ON
This message is displayed if the
turn signal has been left on. Turn off
the turn signal.

Black plate (33,1)Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2011
Instruments and Controls 5-33
Starting the Vehicle
Messages
TURN STEERING WHEEL
TURN KEY OFF THEN ON
This message is displays when the
steering column is locked. Try
turning the steering wheel while
turning the vehicle off and then back
on to unlock the steering column.
TURN STEERING WHEEL
START VEHICLE AGAIN
This message is displays when the
steering column is locked. Try
turning the steering wheel while
starting the vehicle to unlock the
steering column.
Tire Messages
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR
SYSTEM
This message displays if there is a
problem with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS). SeeTire
Pressure Monitor Operation on
page 10‑53 for more information.
TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE
This message displays when the
system is learning new tires. See
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation on
page 10‑53for more information.
TIRE PRESSURE LOW ADD
AIR TO TIRE
On vehicles with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS), this
message displays when the
pressure in one or more of the
vehicle's tires is low. There is also an icon with the
warning that will indicate the
location of the low tire
The low tire pressure warning light
will also come on. See
Tire
Pressure Light on page 5‑20.
If a tire pressure message appears
on the DIC, stop as soon as you
can. Inflate the tires by adding air
until the tire pressure is equal to the
values shown on the Tire and
Loading Information label. See Tires
on page 10‑42, Vehicle Load Limits
on page 9‑12, and Tire Pressure on
page 10‑50.
You can receive more than one tire
pressure message at a time. To
read the other messages that may
have been sent at the same time,
press the set/reset button. The DIC
also shows the tire pressure values.
See Driver Information Center (DIC)
on page 5‑24.

Black plate (35,1)Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2011
Instruments and Controls 5-35
Entering the Personalization
Menus
1. Press CONFIG to access theConfiguration Settings menu.
2. Turn the MENU or MENU/SEL knob to highlight Vehicle
Settings. Press the CONFIG
button until Vehicle is highlighted
on vehicles with navigation
system only.
3. Press the center of the MENU or MENU/SEL knob to select the
Vehicle Settings menu. Key myst
be in the run position.
The following list of menu items will
be available:
.Climate and Air Quality
.Comfort and Convenience
.Collision/Detection Systems
.Languages
.Lighting
.Power Door Locks
.Remote Locking, Unlocking,
Starting
.Return to Factory Settings
Turn the MENU or MENU/SEL knob
to highlight the menu. Press the
knob to select it. Each of the menus
is detailed in the following
information.
Vehicles with a Navigation system
will display a check mark to indicate
this feature is on.
Climate and Air Quality
If equipped, select the Climate and
Air Quality menu and the following
will be displayed:
.Auto Fan Speed
.Air Quality Sensor
.Remote Start Auto Heat Seats
.Auto Defog
.Auto Rear Defog Auto Fan Speed
This will allow you to select the
automatic fan speed. This feature
sets the climate control fan speed to
maintain the interior temperature.
Press the MENU or MENU/SEL
knob when Auto Fan Speed is
highlighted to open the menu. Turn
the knob to highlight High, Medium,
or Low. Press the BACK button to
confirm the selection and move
back to the last menu.
Air Quality Sensor
This will allow you to select whether
the system will operate at high or
low sensitivity. Only vehicles with
the automatic climate control will
have this option.
Press the MENU or MENU/SEL
knob when Air Quality Sensor is
highlighted to open the menu. Turn
the knob to highlight High Sensitivity
or Low Sensitivity. Press the BACK
button to confirm the selection and
move back to the last menu.