2013 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA SPORT Owners Manual

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Driving and Operating 9-29The Traction Control System (TCS)/
StabiliTrak button is on the
instrument panel.
TCS can be turned off or on by
pressing and releasing the TCS/
StabiliTrak button
g . To disable both
StabiliTrak and TCS, press and hold
the button
g until
g turns on solid in
the instrument cluster. The
appropriate DIC message displays.
See Ride Control System Messages
on page 5 ‑ 32 .
It is recommended to leave the
system on for normal driving
conditions, but it may be necessary
to turn the system off if the vehicle
is stuck in sand, mud, ice or snow,
and you want to “ rock ” the vehicle to
attempt to free it.
If cruise control is being used when
StabiliTrak activates, the cruise
control automatically disengages.
The cruise control can be
re-engaged when road conditions
allow. See Cruise Control on
page 9 ‑ 29 . Cruise Control With cruise control, the vehicle can
maintain a speed of about 40 km/h
(25 mph) or more without keeping
your foot on the accelerator. Cruise
control does not work at speeds
below 40 km/h (25 mph).
On vehicles with the StabiliTrak ®
feature, the system may begin to
limit wheel spin while you are using
cruise control. If this happens, the
cruise control will automatically
disengage. See StabiliTrak ®
System
on page 9 ‑ 28 .
{ WARNING
Cruise control can be dangerous
where you cannot drive safely at
a steady speed. So, do not use
the cruise control on winding
roads or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous
on slippery roads. On such roads,
fast changes in tire traction can
(Continued) WARNING (Continued) cause excessive wheel slip, and
you could lose control. Do not use
cruise control on slippery roads.
Setting Cruise Control
E (On/Off): Press to turn the
cruise control system on and off. An
indicator light comes on.

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9-30 Driving and Operating RES+ (Resume/Accel): Move the
thumbwheel up to resume a set
speed or to accelerate to a higher
speed.
− SET (Set/Coast): Press the
thumbwheel to set a speed or move
the thumbwheel down to decrease
the speed.
Setting Cruise Control
If the cruise control is on when not
in use, it could get bumped and go
into cruise when not desired. Keep
the cruise control switch off when
cruise is not being used.
1. Press
E to turn cruise control
on. The indicator light on the
button comes on.
2. Get to the speed desired.
3. Press the thumbwheel and
release it.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator
pedal.
When the brakes are applied, the
cruise control shuts off. Resuming a Set Speed
If the cruise control is set at a
desired speed and then the brakes
are applied, the cruise control is
disengaged. The indicator light on
the instrument cluster goes out
when cruise control is no longer
engaged. To return to the previously
set speed, press the thumbwheel up
toward RES+ briefly when the
vehicle has reached a speed of
about 40 km/h (25 mph) or more.
This accelerates the vehicle to the
previously selected speed.
Increasing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
To increase the cruise speed while
using cruise control: .
Move the thumbwheel up toward
RES+ and hold it until the
vehicle accelerates to the
desired speed, and then release
the switch. .
To increase the speed in small
amounts, move the thumbwheel
up toward RES+ briefly and then
release it. Each time this is
done, the vehicle goes about
1.6 km/h (1 mph) faster. .
Use the accelerator pedal to
reach the desired speed and
move the thumbwheel toward
− SET. The new desired speed
must be greater than the
previous set speed by at least
8 km/h (5 mph).
Reducing Speed While Using
Cruise Control
If the cruise control system is
already engaged: .
Move the thumbwheel toward
− SET and hold until the desired
lower speed is reached, then
release it. .
To slow down in very small
amounts, move the thumbwheel
toward − SET briefly. Each time
this is done, the vehicle goes
about 1.6 km/h (1 mph) slower.

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Driving and Operating 9-31Passing Another Vehicle While
Using Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to
increase the vehicle's speed. When
you take your foot off the pedal, the
vehicle will slow down to the
previously set cruise control speed.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well the cruise control works
on hills depends upon the vehicle's
speed, load, and the steepness of
the hills. When going up steep hills,
you might have to step on the
accelerator pedal to maintain the
vehicle's speed. When going
downhill, you might have to brake or
shift to a lower gear to maintain the
vehicle's speed. For some vehicles
the transmission may automatically
downshift when going down hills to
help maintain the vehicle's speed.
When the brakes are applied, the
cruise control shuts off. Ending Cruise Control
There are two ways to disengage
the cruise control: .
Step lightly on the brake pedal;
when cruise control disengages,
the indicator light on the
instrument cluster goes out. .
Press
E to turn off the cruise
control system.
Erasing Speed Memory
The cruise control set speed
memory is erased when the cruise
control or the ignition is turned off. Object Detection
Systems Ultrasonic Parking Assist If available, the Ultrasonic Rear
Parking Assist (URPA) system
assists the driver with parking and
avoiding objects while in
R (Reverse). URPA operates at
speeds less than 8 km/h (5 mph).
The sensors on the rear bumper are
used to detect objects up to
2.5 m (8 ft) behind the vehicle, and
at least 25 cm (10 in) off the ground
and below liftgate level.
{ WARNING
The URPA system does not
detect children, pedestrians,
bicyclists, animals, or objects
below the bumper or that are too
close or too far from the vehicle.
It is not available at speeds
greater than 8 km/h (5 mph). To
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9-32 Driving and Operating WARNING (Continued)prevent injury, death, or vehicle
damage, even with URPA, always
check the area around the vehicle
and check all mirrors before
backing.
How the System Works URPA comes on automatically when
the shift lever is moved into
R (Reverse). A single tone sounds
to indicate the system is working.
URPA operates only at speeds less
than 8 km/h (5 mph).
An obstacle is indicated by audible
beeps. The interval between the
beeps becomes shorter as the
vehicle gets closer to the obstacle.
When the distance is less than
30 cm (12 in) the beeping is a
continuous tone for five seconds. To be detected, objects must be at
least 25 cm (10 in) off the ground
and below liftgate level. Objects
must also be within 2.5 m (8 ft) from
the rear bumper. This detection
distance may be less during warmer
or humid weather.
Turning the System On and Off The system can be disabled through
the Driver Information Center (DIC).
See “ Park Assist ” under Driver
Information Center (DIC) on
page 5 ‑ 23 for more information.
URPA defaults to the on setting
each time the vehicle is started.
When the System Does Not
Seem to Work Properly The following messages may be
displayed on the DIC:
SERVICE PARK ASSIST: If this
message occurs, take the vehicle to
your dealer to repair the system. PARK ASST BLOCKED SEE
OWNERS MANUAL: This
message can occur under the
following conditions: .
The ultrasonic sensors are not
clean. Keep the vehicle's rear
bumper free of mud, dirt, snow,
ice, and slush. For cleaning
instructions, see Exterior Care
on page 10 ‑ 72 . .
The park assist sensors are
covered by frost or ice. Frost or
ice can form around and behind
the sensors and may not always
be seen; this can occur after
washing the vehicle in cold
weather. The message may not
clear until the frost or ice has
melted. .
A trailer was attached to the
vehicle, or an object was
hanging out of the liftgate during
the last drive cycle. Once the
object is removed, URPA will
return to normal operation. .
A tow bar is attached to the
vehicle.

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Driving and Operating 9-33.
The bumper is damaged. Take
the vehicle to your dealer to
repair the system. .
Other conditions, such as
vibrations from a jackhammer or
the compression of air brakes on
a very large truck, are affecting
system performance.
Rear Vision
Camera (RVC) The vehicle may have an RVC
system. Read this entire section
before using it.
{ WARNING
The RVC system does not display
children, pedestrians, bicyclists,
animals, or any other object
located outside the camera's field
of view, below the bumper,
or under the vehicle. Perceived
distances may be different from
actual distances. Do not back the
(Continued) WARNING (Continued) vehicle using only the RVC
screen, during longer, higher
speed backing maneuvers,
or where there could be cross
traffic. Failure to use proper care
before backing may result in
injury, death, or vehicle damage.
Always check behind and around
the vehicle before backing.
The RVC system is designed to
help the driver when backing up by
displaying a view of the area behind
the vehicle. When the key is in the
ON/RUN position and the driver
shifts the vehicle into R (Reverse),
the video image automatically
appears on the inside rearview
mirror. Once the driver shifts out of
R (Reverse), the video image
automatically disappears from the
inside rearview mirror. Turning the Rear Vision Camera
System Off or On
To turn off the RVC system, press
and hold the power button on the
back side of the rearview mirror.
The RVC display is now disabled.
To turn the RVC system on again,
press and hold the power button.
The RVC system display is now
enabled and the display will appear
in the mirror normally.
Rear Vision Camera Location

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9-34 Driving and Operating The camera is on the liftgate, above
the license plate.
The area displayed by the camera is
limited and does not display objects
that are close to either corner or
under the bumper. The area
displayed can vary depending on
vehicle orientation or road
conditions. The distance of the
image that appears on the screen
differs from the actual distance.
The following illustration shows the
field of view that the camera
provides. 1. View displayed by the camera.
1. View displayed by the camera.
2. Corner of the rear bumper.
When the System Does Not
Seem To Work Properly The RVC system may not work
properly or display a clear image if: .
The RVC is turned off. See
“ Turning the Rear Camera
System On or Off ” earlier in this
section. .
It is dark. .
The sun or the beam of
headlights is shining directly into
the camera lens. .
Ice, snow, mud, or anything else
builds up on the camera lens.
Clean the lens, rinse it with
water, and wipe it with a soft
cloth. .
The back of the vehicle is in an
accident, the position and
mounting angle of the camera
can change or the camera can
be affected. Be sure to have the
camera and its position and
mounting angle checked at your
dealer. .
There are extreme temperature
changes.

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Driving and Operating 9-35
Fuel Use of the recommended fuel is an
important part of the proper
maintenance of this vehicle. To help
keep the engine clean and maintain
optimum vehicle performance, we
recommend using TOP TIER
Detergent Gasolines. See
www.toptiergas.com for a list of TOP
TIER Detergent Gasolines.
If the vehicle has a yellow fuel cap,
E85 or flex fuel can be used in the
vehicle. See Fuel E85 (85%
Ethanol) on page 9 ‑ 36 . Recommended Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline with
a posted octane rating of 87 or
higher. If the octane rating is less
than 87, an audible knocking noise,
commonly referred to as spark
knock, might be heard when driving.
If this occurs, use a gasoline rated
at 87 octane or higher as soon as
possible. If heavy knocking is heard
when using gasoline rated at
87 octane or higher, the engine
needs service.
Prohibited Fuels
Gasolines containing oxygenates,
such as ethers and ethanol, as well
as reformulated gasolines are
available in some cities. If these
gasolines comply with the
previously described specification,
then they are acceptable to use.
However, E85 (85% ethanol) and
other fuels containing more than
15% ethanol must be used only in
flex fuel vehicles. { CAUTIONDo not use fuel containing
methanol. It can corrode metal
parts in the fuel system and also
damage plastic and rubber parts.
That damage would not be
covered under the vehicle
warranty.
Some gasolines that are not
reformulated for low emissions can
contain an octane-enhancing
additive called
methylcyclopentadienyl manganese
tricarbonyl (MMT). Do not use
gasolines with MMT as they can
reduce spark plug life and affect
emission control system
performance. The malfunction
indicator lamp may turn on. If this
occurs, see your dealer for service.
Gasoline Specifications Some gasolines contain an
octane-enhancing additive called
methylcyclopentadienyl manganese

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9-36 Driving and Operating tricarbonyl (MMT). We recommend
against the use of gasolines
containing MMT. See Fuel Additives
on page 9 ‑ 36 for additional
information.
Fuels in Foreign
Countries If planning to drive in countries
outside the U.S. or Canada, the
proper fuel might be hard to find.
Check regional auto club or fuel
retail brand websites for availability
in the country where driving. Never
use leaded gasoline, fuel containing
methanol, or any other fuel not
recommended. Costly repairs
caused by use of improper fuel
would not be covered by the vehicle
warranty.
Fuel Additives Gasoline should contain detergent
additives that help prevent engine
and fuel system deposits from
forming. Clean fuel injectors and
intake valves will allow the emission control system to work properly.
Some gasoline does not contain
sufficient quantities of additive to
keep fuel injectors and intake valves
clean. To make up for this lack of
detergency, it is recommended that
GM Fuel System Treatment PLUS,
part number 88861013 be added to
the fuel tank at every engine oil
change or every 15 000 km,
whichever occurs first.
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol) Vehicles that are ethanol fuel
capable can use either unleaded
gasoline or ethanol fuel containing
up to 85% ethanol (E85). For all
other vehicles, use only the
unleaded gasoline described under
Recommended Fuel on page 9 ‑ 35 .
We encourage the use of E85 in
vehicles that are designed to use it.
The ethanol in E85 is a “ renewable ”
fuel, meaning it is made from
renewable sources such as corn
and other crops. Many service stations will not have
an 85% ethanol fuel (E85) pump
available. Those stations that do
have E85 should have a label
indicating ethanol content. Do not
use the fuel if the ethanol content is
greater than 85%.
At a minimum, E85 should meet
specifications. By definition, this
means that fuel labeled E85 will
have an ethanol content between
70% and 85%. Filling the fuel tank
with fuel mixtures that do not meet
specifications can affect driveability
and could cause the malfunction
indicator lamp to come on.
It is best not to alternate repeatedly
between gasoline and E85. If you
do switch fuels, it is recommended
that you add as much fuel as
possible — do not add less than 11 L
(3 gal) when refueling. You should
drive the vehicle immediately after
refueling for at least 11 km (7 mi) to
allow the vehicle to adapt to the
change in ethanol concentration.