Diesel CHEVROLET CRUZE 2018 User Guide

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This 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 light comes on and stays on, it
means that oil is not flowing through
the engine properly. The vehicle
could be low on oil and might have
some other system problem. See
your dealer.
Low Fuel Warning Light
This light is near the fuel gauge and
comes on briefly when the ignition is
turned on as a check to show it is
working.It also comes on when the fuel tank
is low on fuel. The light turns off
when fuel is added. If it does not,
have the vehicle serviced.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(DEF) Warning Light
This light, a Driver Information
Center (DIC) Message, and a chime
come on when there is an issue with
the DEF.
If the DEF issue has not been
corrected, the light will continue to
flash. The vehicle's speed may also
be limited. See
Diesel Exhaust Fluid
0 219.
Security Light
The security 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.
If the light stays on and the engine
does not start, there could be a
problem with the theft-deterrent
system.
See Immobilizer Operation (Key
Access) 053 orImmobilizer
Operation (Keyless Access) 053.

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message will appear on the display.
Change the fuel filter as soon as
possible.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
Level :The DEF level will be
displayed as either OK, XX%,
or LOW. When LOW appears on the
display, add DEF as soon as
possible. See Diesel Exhaust Fluid
0 219.
Tire Pressure : Displays a vehicle
with the approximate pressures of
all four tires. Tire pressure is
displayed in either kilopascal (kPa)
or in pounds per square inch (psi).
See Tire Pressure Monitor System
0 307 andTire Pressure Monitor
Operation 0308.
Battery Voltage : Displays the
current battery voltage, if equipped.
Battery voltage changes are normal
while driving. See Charging System
Light 0130. If there is a problem
with the battery charging system,
the DIC will display a message.
Speed Warning : This display is
used to set the vehicle speed at
which the speed warning chime
sounds and the alert is displayed. The speed can be set by pressing
SET/CLR while the speed warning
display is showing.
Units :
Move
\to change between
Metric or US when the Unit display
is active. Press SET/CLR to confirm
the setting. This will change the
displays on the DIC to the type of
measurements you select.
ECO Drive Assist Menu (ECO)
Items
This menu is only available on some
vehicles. Press MENU on the turn
signal lever until the ECO menu is
displayed. Use
\to scroll through
the menu items. Not all items are
available on every vehicle. The
following is a list of all possible
menu items:
Best Average Fuel Economy : The
bottom displays the best average
fuel economy (AFE) achieved for a
selected distance. The top displays
a running average of fuel economy
for the most recently traveled
selected distance. The center bar
graph displays the instantaneous fuel economy. Quickly press SET/
CLR to change the settings for the
distance options.
When viewing best AFE, a several
second press and hold of SET/CLR
will reset the best value. The best
value will show
“- - -“until the
selected distance has been
traveled.
The display provides feedback on
how current driving behavior in the
bar graph affects the running
average in the top display and how
well recent driving compares to the
best that has been achieved.
Top Consumers : Shows a list of
the features that are currently
impacting the fuel economy, in order
from highest to lowest. If a feature is
turned off, it will be removed from
the list.
Economy Trend : Shows history of
the Average Fuel Economy from the
last 50 km (30 mi). Each bar
represents about 5 km (3 mi) of
driving. During driving the bars will
shift to always reflect the most

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L/100 km (mpg) recorded since the
last time this menu item was reset.
This number reflects only the
approximate average fuel economy
that the vehicle has right now, and
will change as driving conditions
change.
Press and hold
Vwhile this display
is active to reset the trip odometer
and the average fuel economy. Trip
A and Trip B can also be reset by
pressing
pand choosing reset.
Fuel Range : Shows the
approximate distance the vehicle
can be driven without refueling.
LOW will be displayed when the
vehicle is low on fuel. The fuel
range estimate is based on an
average of the vehicle's fuel
economy over recent driving history
and the amount of fuel remaining in
the fuel tank.
Oil Life : Shows an estimate of the
oil's remaining useful life.
If REMAINING OIL LIFE 99% is
displayed, that means 99% of the
current oil life remains. When the remaining oil life is low,
the CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON
message will appear on the display.
The oil should be changed as soon
as possible. See
Engine Oil0265.
In addition to the engine oil life
system monitoring the oil life,
additional maintenance is
recommended. See Maintenance
Schedule 0350.
The Oil Life display must be reset
after each oil change. It will not
reset itself. Do not to reset the Oil
Life display at any time other than
when the oil has just been changed.
It cannot be reset accurately until
the next oil change. To reset the
engine oil life system, press and
hold
Vfor several seconds while
the Oil Life display is active. See
Engine Oil Life System 0268.
Tire Pressure : Shows the
approximate pressures of all four
tires. Tire pressure is displayed in
either kilopascal (kPa) or in pounds
per square inch (psi). If the pressure
is low, the value for that tire is
shown in amber. See
Tire Pressure Monitor System
0 307 andTire Pressure Monitor
Operation 0308.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)
Level : The Diesel Exhaust Fluid
(DEF) level will be displayed as
either OK, XX%, or LOW. When
LOW appears on the display, add
DEF as soon as possible. See
Diesel Exhaust Fluid 0219.
Fuel Filter Life : This display shows
an estimate of the fuel filter's
remaining useful life. If 90% Fuel
Filter Life Remaining is displayed, it
means 90% of the current fuel filter
life remains. The fuel filter life
system will alert when to change the
fuel filter on a schedule consistent
with your driving conditions.
When the remaining fuel filter life is
low, the CHANGE FUEL FILTER
message will appear on the display.
Change the fuel filter as soon as
possible.
Instantaneous Fuel Economy :
Displays the current fuel economy in
liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km)
or miles per gallon (mpg). This
number reflects only the

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Driving and
Operating
Driving Information
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Drunk Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . 199
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . 200
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . 202
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . 206
Ignition Positions (KeyAccess) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Engine Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215 Shifting Into Park (Automatic
Transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Shifting out of Park (Automatic Transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Parking (Manual
Transmission) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Parking over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Diesel Particulate Filter
Diesel Particulate Filter . . . . . . . 218
Diesel Exhaust Fluid
Diesel Exhaust Fluid . . . . . . . . . . 219
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 224
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Manual Transmission
Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . 227
Brakes
Antilock BrakeSystem (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
Cruise Control
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
Driver Assistance Systems
Driver Assistance Systems . . . 235
Assistance Systems forParking or Backing . . . . . . . . . . 236
Assistance Systems for Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . 240
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . 242
Fuel
Fuel (Gasoline) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
California Fuel Requirements (Gasoline) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Fuels in Foreign Countries (Gasoline) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Fuel Additives (Gasoline) . . . . . 245
Fuel for Diesel Engines . . . . . . . 246
What Fuel to Use in the U.S. (Diesel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246

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What Fuel to Use in Canada(Diesel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
Biodiesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
Cold Weather Operation (Diesel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Water in Fuel (Diesel) . . . . . . . . 250
Running Out of Fuel (Diesel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Fuel Filter Replacement (Diesel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
Trailer Towing
General TowingInformation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical
Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Driving Information
Distracted Driving
Distraction comes in many forms
and can take your focus from the
task of driving. Exercise good
judgment and do not let other
activities divert your attention away
from the road. Many local
governments have enacted laws
regarding driver distraction. Become
familiar with the local laws in
your area.
To avoid distracted driving, keep
your eyes on the road, keep your
hands on the steering wheel, and
focus your attention on driving.
. Do not use a phone in
demanding driving situations.
Use a hands-free method to
place or receive necessary
phone calls.
. Watch the road. Do not read,
take notes, or look up
information on phones or other
electronic devices. .
Designate a front seat
passenger to handle potential
distractions.
. Become familiar with vehicle
features before driving, such as
programming favorite radio
stations and adjusting climate
control and seat settings.
Program all trip information into
any navigation device prior to
driving.
. Wait until the vehicle is parked
to retrieve items that have fallen
to the floor.
. Stop or park the vehicle to tend
to children.
. Keep pets in an appropriate
carrier or restraint.
. Avoid stressful conversations
while driving, whether with a
passenger or on a cell phone.
{Warning
Taking your eyes off the road too
long or too often could cause a
crash resulting in injury or death.
Focus your attention on driving.

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.The engine or transmission is
not at the required operating
temperature.
. The outside temperature is not
in the required operating range:
Above 50 °C (122 °F).
For diesel engines, below 5 °C
(41 °F).
For gasoline engines in US and
Canada, below −10 °C (14 °F).
For gasoline engines in Mexico,
below 5 °C (41 °F).
. The shift lever is in any gear
other than D (Drive).
. The battery has been recently
disconnected.
. The battery charge is low.
. The interior comfort level has not
reached the required level for
the climate control system or
defog settings. Use the eco
(green indicator on) air
conditioning mode for better
efficiency. See Automatic
Climate Control System 0190. .
The Auto Stop time is greater
than two minutes.
Diesel Engine Starting Procedure
The diesel engine starts differently
than a gasoline engine. 1. With the Keyless Access system, the RKE transmitter
must be in the vehicle.
Observe the wait-to-start light.
See Wait-to-Start Light 0135.
This light may not come on if
the engine is warm.
2. Press the ENGINE START/ STOP button with the brake
pedal or clutch pedal applied to
START. The start will be
delayed if the wait-to-start lamp
is illuminated.
The engine has a fast warm-up
glow plug system. The
wait-to-start light will illuminate
for a much shorter time than
most diesel engines, due to the
rapid heating of the glow plug
system.Caution
If the wait-to-start light stays on
after starting the vehicle, the
vehicle may not run properly.
Have the vehicle serviced
right away.
3. If the engine does not start after 15 seconds of cranking,
wait one minute for the starter
to cool, then try the same steps
again.
If you are trying to start the engine
after you have run out of fuel, follow
the steps in Running Out of Fuel
(Diesel) 0253.
When the engine is cold, let it run
for a few minutes before you move
the vehicle. This lets oil pressure
build up. The engine will sound
louder when it's cold.
Cold Weather Starting (Diesel
Engine)
The following tips will help with cold
weather starting.

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Use the recommended engine oil
when the outside temperature drops
below freezing. SeeEngine Oil
0 265. When the outside
temperature drops below –18°C
(0°F), use of the engine heater is
recommended.
See Fuel for Diesel Engines 0246
for information on what fuel to use in
cold weather.
If the Diesel Engine Will Not
Start
If you have run out of fuel, see
Running Out of Fuel (Diesel) 0253.
If the vehicle is not out of fuel, and
the engine will not start, do this:
Turn the ignition on. Immediately
after the wait-to-start light goes off,
press ENGINE START/STOP.
If the light does not go off, wait a
few seconds, then try starting the
engine again. See your dealer for a
starting system check.
If the light comes on and then goes
off, and it is known that the batteries
are charged, but the engine still will
not start, the vehicle needs service. If the light does not come on when
the engine is cold, the vehicle
needs service.
If the batteries do not have enough
charge to start the engine, see
Battery - North America
0279.
Check that the correct engine oil
has been used and changed at
appropriate intervals. If the wrong oil
is used, the engine may be harder
to start.
Be sure you are using the proper
fuel for existing weather conditions.
See Fuel for Diesel Engines 0246.
If the engine starts, runs a short
time, then stops, the vehicle needs
service.
{Warning
Do not use gasoline or starting
aids, such as ether, in the air
intake. They could damage the
engine, which may not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
They could also cause a fire,
which could cause serious
personal injury.
Engine Heater
If equipped, the gasoline engine
block heater and diesel engine oil
pan heater can help in cold weather
conditions at or below −18 °C (0 °F)
for easier starting and better fuel
economy during engine warm-up.
Plug in the heater at least four hours
before starting the vehicle.
A thermostat that is part of the block
heater cord will prevent engine
block heater operation at
temperatures above −18 °C (0 °F).
{Warning
Do not plug in the engine block
heater while the vehicle is parked
in a garage or under a carport.
Property damage or personal
injury may result. Always park the
vehicle in a clear open area away
from buildings or structures.

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To Use the Heater
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap theelectrical cord. For gasoline
engines, the electrical cord is
on the passenger side of the
engine compartment between
the headlamp and the air
cleaner. For diesel engines, the
electrical cord is on the driver
side of the engine compartment
near the fuse box.
3. Check the heater cord for damage. If it is damaged, do
not use it. See your dealer for
a replacement. Inspect the
cord for damage yearly.
4. Plug it into a normal, grounded 110-volt AC outlet.
5. Before starting the engine, be sure to unplug and store the
cord as it was before to keep it
away from moving engine
parts. If you do not it could be
damaged.{Warning
Improper use of the heater cord
or an extension cord can damage
the cord and may result in
overheating and fire.
. Plug the cord into a
three-prong electrical utility
receptacle that is protected
by a ground fault detection
function. An ungrounded
outlet could cause an
electric shock.
. Use a weatherproof,
heavy-duty, 15 amp-rated
extension cord if needed.
Failure to use the
recommended extension
cord in good operating
condition, or using a
damaged heater or
extension cord, could make
it overheat and cause a fire,
property damage, electric
shock, and injury.
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Warning (Continued)
.Do not operate the vehicle
with the heater cord
permanently attached to the
vehicle. Possible heater
cord and thermostat
damage could occur.
. While in use, do not let the
heater cord touch vehicle
parts or sharp edges. Never
close the hood on the
heater cord.
. Before starting the vehicle,
unplug the cord, reattach
the cover to the plug, and
securely fasten the cord.
Keep the cord away from
any moving parts.
The length of time the heater should
remain plugged in depends on
several factors. Ask a dealer in the
area where you will be parking the
vehicle for the best advice on this.

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Running the Vehicle
While Parked
It is better not to park with the
engine running.
If the vehicle is left with the engine
running, follow the proper steps to
be sure the vehicle will not move.
SeeShifting Into Park (Automatic
Transmission) 0215 andEngine
Exhaust 0217.
Diesel Particulate
Filter
The Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
filters soot particles out of the
exhaust gases. The system includes
a self-cleaning function that runs
automatically during driving without
any notification. The filter is cleaned
by periodically burning off the soot
particles at high temperature. This
process takes place automatically
and may take up to 20 minutes.
Fuel consumption may be higher
during this period.
Under certain driving conditions,
e.g. short distances, the system
cannot clean itself automatically.
If the cleaning of the filter is required
and if previous driving conditions did
not enable automatic cleaning, a
warning message appears in the
DIC. Start the cleaning process as
soon as possible. Cleaning Process
To activate the cleaning process,
continue driving safely, and keep
vehicle speed above 41 km/h (25
mph) until the warning message in
the DIC goes off.
If the vehicle continues to be driven
with the DPF warning message on,
and the exhaust filter is not cleaned
as required, the malfunction
indicator lamp and the ENGINE
POWER IS REDUCED message
will come on and dealer service is
necessary. See
Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0130.
{Warning
During DPF self cleaning or
during extended idling while
parked, the exhaust system and
exhaust gases are very hot.
Things that burn could touch hot
exhaust parts under the vehicle
and ignite. You or others could be
burned. Do not park, or idle for an
extended period of time, near or
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Warning (Continued)
over papers, leaves, dry grass,
or other things that can burn.
Keep the exhaust area clear of
material that could ignite or burn.
SeeParking over Things That
Burn 0216 for more information.
Diesel Exhaust Fluid
{Warning
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is
corrosive. Do not allow it to come
in contact with your skin, eyes,
or the finished surfaces of the
vehicle. If exposed, it may cause
skin and eye irritation. Wear skin
and eye protection when
handling. Inhalation may cause
irritation to the upper respiratory
tract. Store in a cool,
well-ventilated area. For more
safety and storage information,
see the label of the Diesel
Exhaust Fluid container.
DEF is used with diesel engines to
reduce the amount of regulated
emissions produced. The fluid level
in the DEF tank must be maintained
for the vehicle to run correctly.
The capacity of the Sedan DEF tank
is 14.3 L (3.8 gal).
The capacity of the Liftback DEF
tank is 12.5 L (3.3 gal). It is normal to hear the DEF system
purge fluid back into the tank after
the vehicle is shut off.
Locating Diesel Exhaust Fluid
DEF can be purchased at a
Chevrolet dealer. It can also be
purchased at authorized vehicle
dealerships. Additionally, some
diesel fueling stations or retailers
may have DEF for purchase. For
vehicles with an active OnStar
service plan, OnStar can help to
locate a DEF retailer. See
Customer
Assistance Offices 0369 for phone
numbers to assist in contacting a
GM dealer. See Recommended
Fluids and Lubricants 0359.
Filling the DEF Tank
Caution
Use only DEF that is GM
approved, or fluid containing the
API certified or ISO 22241 label.
The use of other fluids could
damage the system, requiring
costly repairs that will not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.