2012 CHEVROLET CRUZE ECU

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012
Vehicle Care 10-5
2. Go to the front of the vehicleand push the secondary hood
release handle toward the driver
side of the vehicle.3. Lift the hood and release thehood prop from its retainer,
located above the radiator.
Securely place the hood prop
into the slot on the underside of
the hood. To close the hood:
1. Before closing the hood, be sure
all the filler caps are on properly.
Then, lift the hood to relieve
pressure on the hood prop.
Remove the hood prop from the
slot on the underside of the hood
and return the prop to its
retainer. The prop rod must click
into place when returning it to
the retainer to prevent hood
damage.
2. Lower the hood 30 cm (12 in) above the vehicle and release it
so it fully latches. Check to
make sure the hood is closed
and repeat the process if
necessary.

Black plate (15,1)Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012
Vehicle Care 10-15
To inspect or replace the engine air
cleaner/filter:
1.4L L4 Engine1.8L L4 Engine
1. Remove the six screws thatsecure the cover on.
2. Lift off the cover.
3. Inspect or replace the engine air cleaner/filter.
4. Align the filter correctly.
5. Install the cover by lowering it over the filter and secure with
the six screws.
{WARNING
Operating the engine with the air
cleaner/filter off can cause you or
others to be burned. The air
cleaner not only cleans the air; it
helps to stop flames if the engine
backfires. Use caution when
working on the engine and do not
drive with the air cleaner/filter off.
Notice: If the air cleaner/filter is
off, dirt can easily get into the
engine, which could damage it.
Always have the air cleaner/filter
in place when you are driving.

Black plate (32,1)Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012
10-32 Vehicle Care
A. Back-up Lamp
B. Stoplamp/Taillamp
C. Turn Signal Lamp
D. Sidemarker LampTo replace any one of these bulbs:
Stoplamp/Taillamp, Turn Signal,
Back‐up, and Rear
Sidemarker Lamp
1. Open the trunk.
2. Open the two screw covers.
3. Remove the two screws, that
secure the taillamp assembly.

Black plate (34,1)Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012
10-34 Vehicle Care
License Plate Lamp
To replace the license plate
lamp bulb:
1. Remove the two screws from thelicense plate lamp assembly.
2. Turn and pull the license platelamp assembly down.
3. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise and pull the
bulb straight out of the socket.
4. Push the new bulb into the socket.
5. Install the bulb socket by turning clockwise into the license plate
lamp assembly.
6. Replace the license plate lamp assembly by using the two
screws to secure.
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamp Bulb
Number
Back-Up Lamp 921K
Front and Rear
Sidemarker Lamp 194
Front Parking/Turn
Signal Lamp 7444NA
High Beam/Low
Beam and DRL
Headlamp H13LL
Rear Turn
Signal Lamp 7443NA
Stoplamp/Taillamp 3057K LCP
For replacement bulbs not listed
here, contact your dealer.

Black plate (69,1)Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012
Vehicle Care 10-69
If the tire pressure has not
dropped more than 68 kPa
(10 psi) from the recommended
inflation pressure, inflate the
tire to the recommended
inflation pressure.
19. Wipe off any sealant from the wheel, tire or vehicle.
20. Dispose of the used sealant canister (B) and sealant/air
hose (G) assembly at a local
dealer or in accordance with
local state codes and practices.
21. Replace it with a new canister available from your dealer.
22. After temporarily sealing a tire using the tire sealant and
compressor kit, take the
vehicle to an authorized dealer
within 161 km (100 mi) of
driving to have the tire repaired
or replaced.Using the Tire Sealant and
Compressor Kit without
Sealant to Inflate a Tire
(Not Punctured)
To use the air compressor to inflate
a tire with air only and not sealant:
If a tire goes flat, avoid further tire
and wheel damage by driving slowly
to a level place. Turn on the hazard
warning flashers. See Hazard
Warning Flashers on page 6‑3.
See If a Tire Goes Flat on
page 10‑63 for other important
safety warnings. 1. Remove the tire sealant and
compressor kit from its storage
location. See Storing the Tire
Sealant and Compressor Kit on
page 10‑72.
2. Unlock the air only hose (F) from the sealant canister (B) by
pulling up on the lever.
3. Pull the air only hose (F) from the sealant canister (B).
4. Remove the power plug (C) from the air compressor (A).
5. Place the kit on the ground.
Make sure the tire valve stem is
positioned close to the ground
so the hose will reach it.
6. Remove the tire valve stem cap by turning it counterclockwise.
7. Attach the air only hose (F) onto the tire valve stem and press the
lever down to secure it.

Vehicle Care 10-85
Vehicles with an automatic
transmission should not be
towed with all four wheels on the
ground. If the vehicle must be
towed, a dolly should be used.
See“Dolly Towing” that follows for
more information.
Dinghy Towing
(With Manual Transmission)
To dinghy tow the vehicle from the
front with all four wheels on the
ground:
1. Position the vehicle to tow and then secure it to the towing
vehicle.
2. Shift the transmission to Neutral.
3. Turn the ignition to ACC/ACCESSORY.
4. To prevent the battery from draining while the vehicle is
being towed, remove fuse 22,
23, 24, and 25 from the
instrument panel fuse block.
See Instrument Panel Fuse
Block on page 10‑40 for more
information. Remember to reinstall the fuses
once the destination has been
reached.
Notice:
If 105 km/h (65 mph) is
exceeded while towing the
vehicle, it could be damaged.
Never exceed 105 km/h (65 mph)
while towing the vehicle.

Black plate (86,1)Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012
10-86 Vehicle Care
Dolly Towing
Tow the vehicle with the two rear
wheels on the ground and the front
wheels on a dolly:
To tow the vehicle with two wheels
on the ground and a dolly:
1. Put the front wheels on a dolly.
2. Shift the automatic transmissioninto P (Park) or a manual
transmission into 1 (First) gear.
3. Set the parking brake. 4. Clamp the steering wheel in a
straight-ahead position with a
clamping device designed for
towing.
5. Remove the key from the ignition.
6. Secure the vehicle to the dolly.
7. Release the parking brake.
Notice: Towing the vehicle from
the rear could damage it. Also,
repairs would not be covered by
the vehicle warranty. Never have
the vehicle towed from the rear.
Appearance Care
Exterior Care
Washing the Vehicle
To preserve the vehicle's finish,
wash it often and out of direct
sunlight.
Notice: Do not use petroleum
based, acidic, or abrasive
cleaning agents as they can
damage the vehicle's paint, metal,
or plastic parts. If damage
occurs, it would not be covered
by the vehicle's warranty.
Approved cleaning products can
be obtained from your dealer.
Follow all manufacturer
directions regarding correct
product usage, necessary safety
precautions, and appropriate
disposal of any vehicle care
product.

Black plate (94,1)Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2012
10-94 Vehicle Care
Removing and Replacing the
Floor Mats
Pull up on the rear of the floor mat
to unlock each retainer and remove.
Reinstall by lining up the floor mat
retainer openings over the carpet
retainers and snap into position.
Make sure the floor mat is properly
secured in place.
Verify the floor mat does not
interfere with the pedals.