trunk CHEVROLET CRUZE 2019 Track Prep Guide

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Keys, Doors, and Windows 47
To open the trunk from outside the
vehicle, press
Xtwice on the
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter, or press the touch pad
above the license plate after
unlocking all doors.
If equipped with Keyless Access,
the trunk may be opened while the
vehicle is locked by pressing the
touch pad when the RKE transmitter
is within 1 m (3 ft) of the rear of the
vehicle.
Emergency Trunk Release
Handle
Caution
Do not use the emergency trunk
release handle as a tie-down or
anchor point when securing items
in the trunk as it could damage
the handle.
There is a glow-in-the-dark
emergency trunk release handle on
the trunk lid. The handle will glow
following exposure to light. Pull the
release handle to open the trunk
from the inside.After pulling the emergency trunk
release handle, push the handle
back into the bezel.
Liftgate
{Warning
Exhaust gases can enter the
vehicle if it is driven with the
liftgate, hatch/trunk open, or with
any objects that pass through the
seal between the body and the
hatch/trunk or liftgate. Engine
exhaust contains carbon (Continued)

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48 Keys, Doors, and Windows
Warning (Continued)
monoxide (CO) which cannot be
seen or smelled. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
If the vehicle must be driven with
the liftgate or hatch/trunk open:. Close all of the windows.
. Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument
panel.
. Adjust the climate control
system to a setting that
brings in only outside air
and set the fan speed to the
highest setting. See
“Climate Control Systems”
in the Index.
. If the vehicle is equipped
with a power liftgate, disable
the power liftgate function.
For more information about
carbon monoxide, see Engine
Exhaust 0181. To lock or unlock the liftgate from
the inside, if equipped, press
Qor
Kon the driver door.
To open the liftgate from the
outside, press
Kon the RKE
transmitter to unlock all doors, then
use the center touch pad.
If equipped with power liftgate,
press
Xtwice quickly on the RKE
transmitter to open the liftgate.
See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation (Keyless Access)
0 31 orRemote Keyless Entry
(RKE) System Operation (Key
Access) 038. When closing the liftgate, close
using the grip cup to ensure that it
fully latches.

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Vehicle Security
This vehicle has theft-deterrent
features; however, they do not make
the vehicle impossible to steal.
Vehicle Alarm System
This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm
system.
The indicator light, on the
instrument panel near the
windshield, indicates the status of
the system:
Off :Alarm system is disarmed. On Solid :
Vehicle is secured
during the delay to arm the system.
Fast Flash : Vehicle is unsecured.
A door, the hood, or the trunk
is open.
Slow Flash : Alarm system is
armed.
Arming the Alarm System
1. Close the trunk and the hood. Turn off the vehicle.
2. Lock the vehicle in one of three ways:
.Use the RKE transmitter.
. Use the Keyless Access
system, if equipped.
. With a door open, press the
interior
Q.
3. After 30 seconds the alarm system will arm, and the
indicator light will begin to
slowly flash indicating the
alarm system is operating.
Pressing
Qon the RKE
transmitter a second time will bypass the 30-second delay
and immediately arm the alarm
system.
The vehicle alarm system will not
arm if the doors are locked with
the key.
If the driver door is opened without
first unlocking with the RKE
transmitter, the horn will chirp and
the lights will flash to indicate
pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not
started, or the door is not unlocked
by pressing
Kon the RKE
transmitter during the 10-second
pre-alarm, the alarm will be
activated.
If a door, the hood, or the trunk is
opened without first disarming the
system, the turn signals will flash
and the horn will sound for about
30 seconds. The alarm system will
then re-arm to monitor for the next
unauthorized event.
Disarming the Alarm System
Do one of the following to disarm
the alarm system or turn off the
alarm if it has been activated:

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Seats and Restraints 99
restraint has been
removed, route the dual
tether over the seatback.
3. Before placing a child in the child restraint, make sure it is
securely held in place. To
check, grasp the child restraint
at the LATCH path and attempt
to move it side to side and
back and forth. There should
be no more than 2.5 cm (1 in) of
movement, for proper
installation.
Head Restraint Removal and
Reinstallation
The rear outboard head restraints
can be removed if they interfere with
the proper installation of the child
restraint.
To remove the head restraint:
1. Partially fold the seatback forward. See Rear Seats063
for additional information.
2. Press both buttons on the head restraint posts at the same
time, and pull up on the head
restraint.
3. Store the head restraint in the trunk of the vehicle or in a
secure place.
4. When the child restraint is removed, reinstall the head
restraint before the seating
position is used.
{Warning
With head restraints that are not
installed and adjusted properly,
there is a greater chance that
occupants will suffer a neck/
spinal injury in a crash. Do not
drive until the head restraints for
all occupants are installed and
adjusted properly.
To reinstall the head restraint:

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Driving and Operating 223
Filling the Tank with a Portable
Gas Can
If the vehicle runs out of fuel and
must be filled from a portable
gas can:
1. Locate the capless funneladapter from under the carpet
in the trunk.
2. Insert and latch the funnel into the capless fuel system.
{Warning
Attempting to refuel without using
the funnel adapter may cause fuel
spillage and damage the capless
fuel system. This could cause a
fire and you or others could be
badly burned and the vehicle
could be damaged. 3. Remove and clean the funnel
adapter and return it to the
storage location.
Filling the Tank (Diesel)
{Warning
Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn
violently and can cause injury or
death.
. To help avoid injuries to you
and others, read and follow
all the instructions on the
fuel pump island.
. Turn off the engine when
refueling.
. Keep sparks, flames, and
smoking materials away
from fuel.
. Do not leave the fuel pump
unattended.
. Do not use a cell phone
while refueling.
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
.Do not re-enter the vehicle
while pumping fuel.
. Keep children away from
the fuel pump and never let
children pump fuel.
. Fuel can spray out if the fuel
cap is opened too quickly.
This spray can happen if the
tank is nearly full, and is
more likely in hot weather.
Open the fuel cap slowly
and wait for any hiss noise
to stop, then unscrew the
cap all the way.

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DEF is a non-toxic solution that is
sprayed into the exhaust stream of
diesel vehicles to cause a chemical
reaction and break down NOx
emissions into harmless nitrogen
and water.
DEF is not a fuel additive and never
comes into contact with diesel fuel.
It is stored in a separate tank. The
fill port is behind the fuel door next
to the regular fuel cap. It has a blue
filler cap. SeeDiesel Exhaust Fluid
0 183.
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container (Gasoline)
{Warning
Never fill a portable fuel container
while it is in the vehicle. Static
electricity discharge from the
container can ignite the fuel
vapor. You can be badly burned
and the vehicle damaged if this
occurs. To help avoid injury to you
and others:
(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
.Dispense fuel only into
approved containers.
. Do not fill a container while
it is inside a vehicle, in a
vehicle's trunk, pickup bed,
or on any surface other than
the ground.
. Bring the fill nozzle in
contact with the inside of
the fill opening before
operating the nozzle.
Contact should be
maintained until the filling is
complete.
. Do not smoke while
pumping fuel.
. Avoid using electronic
devices.
Filling a Portable Fuel
Container (Diesel)
{Warning
Filling a portable fuel container
while it is in the vehicle can cause
fuel vapors that can ignite either
by static electricity or other
means. You or others could be
badly burned and the vehicle
could be damaged. Always:
. Use approved fuel
containers.
. Remove the container from
the vehicle, trunk, or pickup
bed before filling.
. Place the container on the
ground.
. Place the nozzle inside the
fill opening of the container
before dispensing fuel, and
keep it in contact with the fill
opening until filling is
complete.
(Continued)

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Gas Strut(s)
This vehicle is equipped with gas
strut(s) to provide assistance in
lifting and holding open the hood/
trunk/liftgate system in full open
position.
{Warning
If the gas struts that hold open
the hood, trunk, and/or liftgate fail,
you or others could be seriously
injured. Take the vehicle to your
dealer for service immediately.
Visually inspect the gas struts for
signs of wear, cracks, or other
damage periodically. Check to
make sure the hood/trunk/liftgate
is held open with enough force.
If struts are failing to hold the
hood/trunk/liftgate, do not
operate. Have the vehicle
serviced.
Caution
Do not apply tape or hang any
objects from gas struts. Also do
not push down or pull on gas
struts. This may cause damage to
the vehicle.
See Maintenance Schedule 0324.
Hood
Trunk
Liftgate

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Uplevel Assembly
1. Back-Up Lamp
1. Open the trunk.
2. Remove and retain thepushpins securing the flocking.
Pull back the flocking to
expose the bulb sockets.
3. Remove the bulb socket by turning counterclockwise and
pulling it straight out.
4. Remove the bulb from the socket by pulling it straight out.
5. Install the new bulb in the bulb socket. 6. Install the bulb socket by
turning clockwise.
7. Push the flocking back into place and secure with the
retained pushpins.
Liftgate Back-Up Lamp and
Taillamp
Base Level Assembly
1. Taillamp
2. Wing Nut
Uplevel Assembly
1. Back-Up Lamp
2. Wing Nut
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Remove the service trim cover.
3. Remove the wing nut.
4. Remove the liftgate lampassembly.
5. Remove the bulb socket by turning counterclockwise and
pulling it straight out.
6. Remove the bulb from the socket by pulling it straight out.

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7. Install the new bulb in the bulbsocket.
8. Install the bulb socket by turning clockwise.
9. Install the lamp assembly and tighten the wing nut.
10. Reinstall the service trim cover.
Taillamp
Base Level Assembly
1. Side Marker/Stop/Taillamp/ Turn Signal Lamp
Uplevel Assembly
1. Side Marker Lamp
2. Stop Lamp
3. Turn Signal Lamp
To replace this bulb:
1. Open the trunk.
2. For the passenger side, remove and retain one pushpin
and pull back the flocking. The
driver side has an access port
and does not require the
removal of any pins.
3. Remove the three screws that
secure the taillamp assembly.
4. Remove the taillamp assembly by pulling it straight back.
5. Remove the bulb socket from the taillamp assembly by
turning it counterclockwise.
6. Remove the bulb from the socket by pulling it straight out.
7. Install a new bulb into the bulb socket.
8. Install the bulb socket into the taillamp assembly by turning it
clockwise.

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The vehicle may not be equipped
with all of the fuses, relays, and
features shown.Fuses Usage
F01 Starter
F02 Starter
F03 O2 sensor
F04 Engine control module
F05 Aero shutter/ Fuel flex
F06 Transmission control module
F07 –
F08 Engine control module
F09 A/C
F10 Canister vent
F11 Heated seats
F12 EOCM/CGM
F13 –
F14 Diesel NOx/CVT8 transmission Fuses Usage
F15 O2 sensor
F16 Fuel injection
F17 Fuel injection
F18 SCR module
F19 Diesel NOx/Coolant motor
F20 –
F21 DC/AC converter
F22 ABS system
F23 Windshield washer/ Rear windows
F24 –
F25 Diesel fuel heating
F26 Transmission
F27 –
F28 –
F29 Heated rear window
F30 Mirror defogger
F31 – Fuses Usage
F32 Display LED/DC DC converter/FPPM/
Electrical heater/A/C
module
F33 Anti-theft warning horn
F34 Horn
F35 Trunk power outlet
F36 Right high-beam headlamp
F37 Left high-beam headlamp
F38 –
F39 Front fog lamps
F40 AIR solenoid
F41 Switchable water pump/Water in fuel
sensor
F42 Manual headlamp leveling
F43 Fuel pump