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Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
9803785) - 2017 - CRC - 4/13/16
360 Service and Maintenance
Shocks and Struts
Shocks and struts help aid in control
for a smoother ride.
.Signs of wear may include
steering wheel vibration, bounce/
sway while braking, longer
stopping distance, or uneven
tire wear.
. As part of the multi-point
inspection, trained dealer
technicians can visually inspect
the shocks and struts for signs
of leaking, blown seals,
or damage, and can advise
when service is needed.
Tires
Tires need to be properly inflated,
rotated, and balanced. Maintaining
the tires can save money and fuel,
and can reduce the risk of tire
failure.
. Signs that the tires need to be
replaced include three or more
visible treadwear indicators; cord
or fabric showing through the
rubber; cracks or cuts in the
tread or sidewall; or a bulge or
split in the tire. .
Trained dealer technicians can
inspect and recommend the right
tires. Your dealer can also
provide tire/wheel balancing
services to ensure smooth
vehicle operation at all speeds.
Your dealer sells and services
name brand tires.
Vehicle Care
To help keep the vehicle looking like
new, vehicle care products are
available from your dealer. For
information on how to clean and
protect the vehicle’s interior and
exterior, see Interior Care 0347 and
Exterior Care 0342.
Wheel Alignment
Wheel alignment is critical for
ensuring that the tires deliver
optimal wear and performance.
. Signs that the alignment may
need to be adjusted include
pulling, improper vehicle
handling, or unusual tire wear.
. Your dealer has the required
equipment to ensure proper
wheel alignment. Windshield
For safety, appearance, and the
best viewing, keep the windshield
clean and clear.
.
Signs of damage include
scratches, cracks, and chips.
. Trained dealer technicians can
inspect the windshield and
recommend proper replacement
if needed.
Wiper Blades
Wiper blades need to be cleaned
and kept in good condition to
provide a clear view.
. Signs of wear include streaking,
skipping across the windshield,
and worn or split rubber.
. Trained dealer technicians can
check the wiper blades and
replace them when needed.

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378 Customer Information
.Vehicle license plate number.
. Vehicle make, model, and
model year.
. Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN).
. Insurance company and policy
number.
. General description of the
damage to the other vehicle.
Choose a reputable repair facility
that uses quality replacement parts.
See “Collision Parts” earlier in this
section.
If the airbag has inflated, see What
Will You See after an Airbag
Inflates? 078.
Managing the Vehicle Damage
Repair Process
In the event that the vehicle requires
damage repairs, GM recommends
that you take an active role in its
repair. If you have a pre-determined
repair facility of choice, take the
vehicle there, or have it towed there.
Specify to the facility that any
required replacement collision parts
be original equipment parts, either new Genuine GM parts or recycled
original GM parts. Remember,
recycled parts will not be covered by
the GM vehicle warranty.
Insurance pays the bill for the repair,
but you must live with the repair.
Depending on your policy limits,
your insurance company may
initially value the repair using
aftermarket parts. Discuss this with
the repair professional, and insist on
Genuine GM parts. Remember,
if the vehicle is leased, you may be
obligated to have the vehicle
repaired with Genuine GM parts,
even if your insurance coverage
does not pay the full cost.
If another party's insurance
company is paying for the repairs,
you are not obligated to accept a
repair valuation based on that
insurance company's collision policy
repair limits, as you have no
contractual limits with that company.
In such cases, you can have control
of the repair and parts choices as
long as the cost stays within
reasonable limits.
Service Publications
Ordering Information
Service Manuals
Service Manuals have the diagnosis
and repair information on the
engines, transmission, axle,
suspension, brakes, electrical,
steering, body, etc.
Service Bulletins
Service Bulletins give additional
technical service information
needed to knowledgeably service
General Motors cars and trucks.
Each bulletin contains instructions
to assist in the diagnosis and
service of the vehicle.
Owner Information
Owner publications are written
specifically for owners and intended
to provide basic operational
information about the vehicle. The
Owner Manual includes the
Maintenance Schedule for all
models.

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Front SeatsAdjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Biodiesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Cold Weather Operation . . . . . . 255
Diesel Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Economy Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Filling a Portable FuelContainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Filling the Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Filter Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . 258
Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . 250
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . . 132
Requirements, California . . . . . 249
Running out of Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . 258
System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Water in Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
What to Use in the U.S. . . . . . . 251
Fuel for Diesel Engines . . . . . . . . . 250
Fuses Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 294 Fuses (cont'd)
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
G
GaugesEngine CoolantTemperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Warning Lights and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115
General Information Service and Maintenance . . . . . 351
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 261
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
H
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Hands-Free Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . 161
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Headlamps
Aiming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . 289, 290
Daytime Running
Lamps (DRL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
High Intensity Discharge
(HID) Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 133
High/Low Beam Changer . . . . . 160
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 133
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Heated Front Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Heater Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
Heating and Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . .190, 192, 193
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . 309
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . 204
Home Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

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402 Index
Service (cont'd)Publications Ordering
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 375
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Services Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . 358
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Shift Lock Control Function Check, Automatic
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . 245
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Spare Tire
Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Special Application Services . . . . 358
Specifications and Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
StabiliTrak
OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . 286
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214 Starting the Vehicle
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Storage Areas
Center Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . 105
Storing the Tire Sealant and Compressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Stuck Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System Forward CollisionAlert (FCA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
Infotainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166, 382
Systems
Driver Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
T
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
TaillampsBack-up Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Text Telephone (TTY) Users . . . . 372
Theft-Deterrent Systems . . . . . 51, 52 Theft-Deterrent Systems (cont'd)
Immobilizer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301 All-Season . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301
Buying New Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . 316
Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320
Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Compact Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
Different Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . 321
Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Low Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 302
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Pressure Monitor Operation . . .311
Pressure Monitor System . . . . . 310
Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314
Sealant andCompressor Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . 322
Sealant and Compressor
Kit, Storing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Terminology and Definitions . . 305
Uniform Tire Quality Grading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318