window CHEVROLET TRAX 2013 1.G Owner's Guide

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5-4 Instruments and Controls
Rear Window Wiper/
Washer
For vehicles with the rear wiper/
washer, the controls are on the end
of the windshield wiper lever.
ON:Press the upper portion of the
button for continuous rear window
wipes.
OFF: The rear wiper turns off when
the button is returned to the middle
position.
INT (Intermittent Rear Wipes):
Press the lower portion of the button
to set a delay between wipes.
m =REAR (Rear Washer): Push
the windshield wiper lever forward
to spray washer fluid on the rear
window. The lever returns to its
starting position when released.
The windshield washer reservoir is
used for the windshield and the rear
window. Check the fluid level in the
reservoir if either washer is not
working. See Washer Fluid on
page 10‑21.
Compass
The vehicle may have a compass
display in the Driver Information
Center (DIC).
Setting the Compass Zone
Under certain circumstances, such
as during a long trip or moving to a
new area, the compass zone will
need to be reset. If the compass is
not set to the correct zone, it may
give false readings. The compass
zone should be set to the area in
which the vehicle is currently
travelling. Use the DIC buttons to set the
compass zone:
1. While the vehicle is in P (Park),
press the MENU button to
display the DIC menu.
2. Press and hold SET/CLR while the Set Area display is active.
3. Find the vehicle's currentlocation and zone number on the
map. Zones 1 through 15 are
available.

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2. Press the MENU/TUNE knob toselect.
3. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to the desired level.
4. Press the MENU/TUNE knob to select the level.
Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
This allows selection of the Auto
Wipe in Reverse Gear feature to be
turned on or off. When on, and the
front wipers are on, the rear window
wiper will turn on automatically
when the vehicle is shifted into
R (Reverse).
1. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to select Auto Wipe in
Reverse Gear.
2. Press the MENU/TUNE knob to turn On or Off.
Collision/Detection Systems
If equipped, select the Collision/
Detection Systems menu and Park
Assist will be displayed. Park Assist
Select this to set the Ultrasonic
Parking Assist feature, audible only,
to be turned on or off.
1. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to
select Park Assist.
2. Press the MENU/TUNE knob to select.
3. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to select On or Off.
4. Press the MENU/TUNE knob to confirm.
Lighting
Select the Lighting menu and the
following may be displayed:
.Exit Lighting
Exit Lighting
This allows the selection of how
long the exterior lamps stay on
when leaving the vehicle and it is
dark outside.
1. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to the desired time. 2. Press the MENU/TUNE knob to
select.
Power Door Locks
Select Power Door Locks and the
following may be displayed:
.Auto Door Unlock
.Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out
.Delayed Door Lock
Auto Door Unlock
This allows selection of which of the
doors will automatically unlock when
the vehicle is shifted into P (Park),
select from All Doors, Driver Door,
or Off.
1. Turn the MENU/TUNE knob to the desired selection.
2. Press the MENU/TUNE knob to select.
Unlocked Door Anti Lock Out
When on, this feature will keep the
driver door from locking when the
door is open. If Off is selected, the

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Press Auto Fan Speed when
highlighted. Select Low, Medium,
or High. Press
4.
Auto Compartment Zone Temp
This allows the selection of the
compartment zone temperature
setting when the vehicle is
restarted.
Press Auto Compartment Zone
Temp when highlighted. Select
Single Zone, Dual Zone, or Last
Setting. Press
4.
Rear Zone Temp
This allows the selection of the rear
temperature setting when the
vehicle is restarted.
Press Rear Zone Temp when
highlighted. Select Off, Rear Mimic
Front, or Rear Last Known.
Press
4.
Air Quality Sensor
This allows the selection of whether
the system will operate at high or
low sensitivity. Press Air Quality Sensor when
highlighted. Select Off, Low
Sensitivity, High Sensitivity.
Press
4.
Air Conditioning Mode
This allows the selection of
automatic start of the air
conditioning upon vehicle start.
Selecting On indicates the air
conditioning will be on when the
vehicle is started. Selecting Off
turns the air conditioning off each
time the vehicle is started. Last
Setting will resume the last setting
when the vehicle was shut off.
Press Air Conditioning Mode when
highlighted. Select Off, On, or Last
Setting. Press
4.
Auto Defog
This allows the auto defog to be
turned on or off.
Press Auto Defog when highlighted.
Select On or Off. Press
4. Auto Rear Defog
This allows the auto rear defog to
be turned on or off. This feature will
automatically turn on the rear
window defogger when it is cold
outside.
Press Auto Rear Defog when
highlighted. Select On or Off.
Press
4.
Auto Cooled Vented Seats
When on, this feature will turn the
cooled seats on when using remote
start on warm days.
Press Auto Cooled Vented Seats
when highlighted. Select On or Off.
Press
4.
Auto Heated Seats
When on, this feature will turn the
heated seats on.
Press Auto Heated Seats when
highlighted. Select On or Off.
Press
4.

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shifted out of R (Reverse), the
ignition is turned to OFF, or the
vehicle is left in reverse.
Press Auto Parking Mirror when
highlighted. Select On or Off.
Press
4.
Personalization By Driver
This allows the Personalization by
Driver feature to be turned on or off.
Press Personalization By Driver
when highlighted and open the
menu. Select On or Off. Press
4.
Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
This allows selection of the Auto
Wipe in Reverse Gear feature to be
turned on or off. When on, and the
front wipers are on, the rear window
wiper will turn on automatically
when the vehicle is shifted into
R♦(Reverse).
Press Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear
when highlighted. Select On or Off.
Press
4.
Collision/Detection Systems
Select the Collision/Detection
Systems menu and the following
may be displayed:
.Park Assist
.Towbar Attached
.Side Blind Zone Alert
Park Assist
This allows the Ultrasonic Parking
Assist feature, audible only, to be
turned on or off.
Press Park Assist when highlighted.
Select On or Off. Press
4.
Towbar Attached
This allows the towbar feature to be
turned on or off .
Press Towbar Attached when
highlighted. Select Off, On,
or Towbar Attached. Press
4.
Side Blind Zone Alert
This allows the Side Blind Zone
Alert feature to be turned on or off. Press Side Blind Zone Alert when
highlighted. Select On or Off.
Press
4.
Lighting
Select the Lighting menu and the
following may be displayed:
.Vehicle Locator Lights
.Exit Lighting
Vehicle Locator Lights
This allows the vehicle locator lights
to be turned on or off. The vehicle
locator lights come on when
unlocking the vehicle with the
RKE transmitter.
Press Vehicle Locator Lights when
highlighted. Select Off, 30 Sec,
60 Sec, or 120 Sec. Press
4.
Exit Lighting
This allows selection of how long
the exterior lamps stay on when
leaving the vehicle and it is dark
outside.

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Lighting 6-7
The battery can be discharged at
idle if the electrical loads are very
high. This is true for all vehicles.
This is because the generator
(alternator) may not be spinning fast
enough at idle to produce all the
power needed for very high
electrical loads.
A high electrical load occurs when
several of the following are on, such
as: headlamps, high beams, fog
lamps, rear window defogger,
climate control fan at high speed,
heated seats, engine cooling fans,
trailer loads, and loads plugged into
accessory power outlets.EPM works to prevent excessive
discharge of the battery. It does this
by balancing the generator's output
and the vehicle's electrical needs.
It can increase engine idle speed to
generate more power, whenever
needed. It can temporarily reduce
the power demands of some
accessories.
Normally, these actions occur in
steps or levels, without being
noticeable. In rare cases at the
highest levels of corrective action,
this action may be noticeable to
the driver.Battery Power Protection
The battery saver feature is
designed to protect the vehicle's
battery.
If some interior lamps are left on
and the ignition is turned off, the
battery rundown protection system
automatically turns the lamp off after
some time.

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Climate Controls 8-1
Climate Controls
Climate Control Systems
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Air Vents
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4
Maintenance
Air Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Passenger Compartment AirFilter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Climate Control
Systems
For vehicles with these climate
control systems, the heating,
cooling, and ventilation can be
controlled for the vehicle.
Climate Control System with
Heater and Air Conditioning
1. Temperature Control
2. Fan Control
3. Air Delivery Mode Control 4. Driver and Passenger Heated
Seats
5. Air Conditioning
6. Rear Window Defogger
7. Recirculation
Climate Control System with Heater Only
1. Temperature Control
2. Fan Control
3. Air Delivery Mode Control
4. Rear Window Defogger

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8-2 Climate Controls
Temperature Control:Turn
clockwise or counterclockwise to
increase or decrease the
temperature.
A(Fan Control): Turn clockwise
or counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the fan speed. Turning the
fan control to 0 turns the fan off. The
fan must be turned on to run the air
conditioning compressor.
Air Delivery Mode Control: Turn
clockwise or counterclockwise to
change the current airflow mode.
Select from the following air delivery
modes:
Y(Vent): Air is directed to the
instrument panel outlets.
\(Bi-Level): Air is divided
between the instrument panel and
floor outlets.
[(Floor): Air is directed to the
floor outlets, with some air directed
to the rear outlets.
W(Defog): This mode clears the
windows of fog or moisture. Air is
directed to the floor, windshield, and
side window outlets.
1(Defrost): This mode clears the
windshield of fog or frost more
quickly. Air is directed to the
windshield and side window outlets.
Do not drive the vehicle until all
windows are clear.
In defrost or defog mode, excessive
air conditioning use can cause the
windows to fog. If this happens,
change the air delivery mode to
Y
and reduce the fan speed.
#(Air Conditioning): For
vehicles with air conditioning, follow
these steps to use the system. Turn
Ato the desired speed. The air
conditioning does not operate when
the fan control knob is in the off
position. Press
#to turn the air
conditioning on and off. When
#is
pressed, an indicator light comes on
to show that the air conditioning
is on. For quick cool down on hot days, do
the following:
1. Open the windows to let hot air
escape.
2. Press
M.
3. Press
#.
4. Select the coolest temperature.
5. Select the highest
Aspeed.
Using these settings together for
long periods of time may cause the
air inside the vehicle to become too
dry. To prevent this from happening,
after the air in the vehicle has
cooled, turn the recirculation
mode off.
M(Recirculation): This mode
recirculates and helps to quickly
cool the air inside the vehicle. It can
be used to prevent outside air and
odors from entering the vehicle.

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Climate Controls 8-3
Press the button to turn the
recirculation mode on. An indicator
light comes on to show that the
recirculation is on. Press the button
again to return to outside air mode.
Using the recirculation mode for
extended periods may cause the
windows to fog. If this happens,
select the defrost mode.
M/L(Heated Seats, If
Equipped): Press to heat the driver
or passenger seat. See Heated
Front Seats on page 3‑7.
Rear Window and Outside
Mirror Defogger
1(Rear Window Defogger):
Press to turn the rear window and
outside mirror defogger on or off.
An indicator light comes on to show
that the feature is on.
The rear window defogger turns off
after about 10 minutes. It can also
be turned off by pressing
1again
or by turning the ignition to ACC/
ACCESSORY or LOCK/OFF.
If turned on again it runs for about
five minutes before turning off. For vehicles with heated outside
rearview mirrors, they turn on with
the rear window defogger and help
to clear fog or frost from the surface
of the mirror. See
Heated Mirrors on
page 2‑12.
Notice: Do not use anything
sharp on the inside of the rear
window. If you do, you could cut
or damage the warming grid, and
the repairs would not be covered
by the vehicle warranty. Do not
attach a temporary vehicle
license, tape, a decal, or anything
similar to the defogger grid.

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9-8 Driving and Operating
Drive with caution, whatever the
condition. Accelerate gently so
traction is not lost. Accelerating too
quickly causes the wheels to spin
and makes the surface under the
tires slick, so there is even less
traction.
Try not to break the fragile traction.
If you accelerate too fast, the drive
wheels will spin and polish the
surface under the tires even more.
The Antilock Brake System (ABS)
improves vehicle stability during
hard stops on slippery roads, but
apply the brakes sooner than when
on dry pavement. SeeAntilock
Brake System (ABS) on page 9‑28.
Allow greater following distance on
any slippery road and watch for
slippery spots. Icy patches can
occur on otherwise clear roads in
shaded areas. The surface of a
curve or an overpass can remain icy
when the surrounding roads are
clear. Avoid sudden steering
maneuvers and braking while
on ice. Turn off cruise control on slippery
surfaces.
Blizzard Conditions
Being stuck in snow can be a
serious situation. Stay with the
vehicle unless there is help nearby.
If possible, use Roadside
Assistance. See
Roadside
Assistance Program (Canada) on
page 13‑5 orRoadside Assistance
Program (Mexico) on page 13‑7. To
get help and keep everyone in the
vehicle safe:
.Turn on the hazard warning
flashers.
.Tie a red cloth to an outside
mirror.
{WARNING
Snow can trap engine exhaust
under the vehicle. This may
cause exhaust gases to get
inside. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide (CO) which
(Continued)
WARNING (Continued)
cannot be seen or smelled. It can
cause unconsciousness and even
death.
If the vehicle is stuck in the snow:
.Clear away snow from around
the base of your vehicle,
especially any that is blocking
the exhaust pipe.
.Check again from time to
time to be sure snow does
not collect there.
.Open a window about 5 cm
(2 in) on the side of the
vehicle that is away from the
wind to bring in fresh air.
.Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument
panel.
.Adjust the climate control
system to a setting that
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WARNING (Continued)
to the highest setting. See
“Climate Control Systems”in
the Index.
For more information about
carbon monoxide, see Engine
Exhaust on page 9‑22.
To save fuel, run the engine for only
short periods as needed to warm
the vehicle and then shut the engine
off and close the window most of
the way to save heat. Repeat this
until help arrives but only when you
feel really uncomfortable from the
cold. Moving about to keep warm
also helps.
If it takes some time for help to
arrive, now and then when you run
the engine, push the accelerator
pedal slightly so the engine runs
faster than the idle speed. This
keeps the battery charged to restart
the vehicle and to signal for help
with the headlamps. Do this as little
as possible to save fuel.
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
Slowly and cautiously spin the
wheels to free the vehicle when
stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow.
If stuck too severely for the traction
system to free the vehicle, turn the
traction system off and use the
rocking method. See Traction
Control System (TCS) on
page 9‑30.
{WARNING
If the vehicle's tires spin at high
speed, they can explode, and you
or others could be injured. The
vehicle can overheat, causing an
engine compartment fire or other
damage. Spin the wheels as little
as possible and avoid going
above 56 km/h (35 mph).
Rocking the Vehicle to Get
it Out
Turn the steering wheel left and
right to clear the area around the
front wheels. Turn off any traction
system. Shift back and forth
between R (Reverse) and a low
forward gear, spinning the wheels
as little as possible. To prevent
transmission wear, wait until the
wheels stop spinning before shifting
gears. Release the accelerator
pedal while shifting, and press
lightly on the accelerator pedal
when the transmission is in gear.
Slowly spinning the wheels in the
forward and reverse directions
causes a rocking motion that could
free the vehicle. If that does not get
the vehicle out after a few tries, it
might need to be towed out. If the
vehicle does need to be towed out,
see Towing the Vehicle on
page 10‑71.