2013 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA SPORT Owners Manual

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Vehicle Care 10-23.
If brake fluid is spilled on the
vehicle's painted surfaces,
the paint finish can be
damaged. Be careful not to
spill brake fluid on the
vehicle. If you do, wash it off
immediately.
Battery Refer to the replacement number
shown on the original battery label
when a new battery is needed. See
Engine Compartment Overview on
page 10 ‑ 4 for battery location.
{ WARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and
related accessories contain lead
and lead compounds, chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling. Vehicle Storage
{ WARNINGBatteries have acid that can burn
you and gas that can explode.
You can be badly hurt if you are
not careful. See Jump Starting on
page 10 ‑ 65 for tips on working
around a battery without
getting hurt.
Infrequent Usage: Remove the
black, negative ( − ) cable from the
battery to keep the battery from
running down.
Extended Storage: Remove the
black, negative ( − ) cable from the
battery or use a battery trickle
charger.
All-Wheel Drive When to Check Lubricant
It is not necessary to regularly
check the transfer case fluid unless
a leak is suspected or an unusual noise is heard. A fluid loss could
indicate a problem. Have it
inspected and repaired.
Starter Switch Check
{ WARNINGWhen you are doing this
inspection, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be
injured.
1. Before starting this check, be
sure there is enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking
brake and the regular brake.
See Parking Brake on
page 9 ‑ 25 .
Do not use the accelerator
pedal, and be ready to turn off
the engine immediately if it
starts.

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10-24 Vehicle Care 3. Try to start the engine in each
gear. The vehicle should start
only in P (Park) or N (Neutral).
If the vehicle starts in any other
position, contact your dealer for
service.
Automatic Transmission
Shift Lock Control
Function Check
{ WARNINGWhen you are doing this
inspection, the vehicle could
move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be
injured.
1. Before starting this check, be
sure there is enough room
around the vehicle. It should be
parked on a level surface. 2. Firmly apply the parking brake.
See Parking Brake on
page 9 ‑ 25 .
Be ready to apply the regular
brake immediately if the vehicle
begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the
ignition on, but do not start the
engine. Without applying the
regular brake, try to move the
shift lever out of P (Park) with
normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out of P (Park), contact
your dealer for service.
Ignition Transmission
Lock Check While parked, and with the parking
brake set, try to turn the ignition to
LOCK/OFF in each shift lever
position. .
The ignition should turn to
LOCK/OFF only when the shift
lever is in P (Park). .
The ignition key should come
out only in LOCK/OFF. Contact your dealer if service is
required.
Park Brake and P (Park)
Mechanism Check
{ WARNINGWhen you are doing this check,
the vehicle could begin to move.
You or others could be injured
and property could be damaged.
Make sure there is room in front
of the vehicle in case it begins to
roll. Be ready to apply the regular
brake at once should the vehicle
begin to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the
vehicle facing downhill. Keeping
your foot on the regular brake, set
the parking brake. .
To check the parking brake's
holding ability: With the engine
running and the transmission in
N (Neutral), slowly remove foot

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Vehicle Care 10-25pressure from the regular brake
pedal. Do this until the vehicle is
held by the parking brake only. .
To check the P (Park)
mechanism's holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to
P (Park). Then release the
parking brake followed by the
regular brake.
Contact your dealer if service is
required.
Wiper Blade Replacement Windshield wiper blades should be
inspected for wear and cracking.
See Maintenance Schedule on
page 11 ‑ 3 .
Replacement blades come in
different types and are removed in
different ways. For proper type and
length, see Maintenance
Replacement Parts on page 11 ‑ 14 .
Notice: Allowing the wiper arm to
touch the windshield when no
wiper blade is installed could
damage the windshield. Any damage that occurs would not be
covered by your warranty. Do not
allow the wiper arm to touch the
windshield.
Front Wiper Blade
Replacement To replace the windshield wiper
blade:
1. Lift the wiper arm away from the
windshield.
2. Push the release lever (2) to
disengage the hook and push
the wiper arm (1) out of the
blade assembly (3). 3. Push the new blade assembly
securely on the wiper arm until
the release lever clicks into
place.
4. Lower the wiper arm.
Rear Wiper Blade Replacement To replace the rear wiper blade:
1. Lift the rear wiper arm (1) from
the window.

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10-26 Vehicle Care 2. Turn the bottom edge of the
blade assembly (2) slightly away
from the underside of the
wiper arm.
3. Apply downward pressure to the
blade assembly and remove
from the wiper arm.
4. Install the new wiper blade.
5. Return the wiper arm and blade
assembly to the rest position on
the window.
Headlamp Aiming Headlamp aim has been preset and
should need no further adjustment.
If the vehicle is damaged in a crash,
the headlamp aim may be affected.
If adjustment to the headlamps is
necessary, see your dealer.
Bulb Replacement For the proper type of replacement
bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on
page 10 ‑ 29 .
For any bulb ‐ changing procedure
not listed in this section, contact
your dealer.
Halogen Bulbs
{ WARNINGHalogen bulbs have pressurized
gas inside and can burst if you
drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure
to read and follow the instructions
on the bulb package.
Headlamps To replace one of the headlamp
bulbs, use the following procedure.
To replace the parking/turn signal
lamp bulb, see Front Turn Signal
and Parking Lamps on page 10 ‑ 27 .

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Vehicle Care 10-271. Open the hood. See Hood on
page 10 ‑ 3 .
2. Remove the filler panel
fasteners (1) and remove the
filler panel.
3. Remove the three screws (2)
retaining the headlamp
assembly.
4. Pull the headlamp assembly
straight forward releasing the
retaining studs from the
grommets. 5. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the bulb
assembly.
6. Turn the bulb assembly
counterclockwise to remove it
from the housing.
7. Replace the old bulb with a
new one.
8. Reverse Steps 1 – 6 to reinstall.Fog Lamps To replace the front fog lamp bulb:
1. Locate the fog lamp located
under the front fascia.
2. Remove the bulb by turning it
counterclockwise and pulling it
straight out of the assembly.
3. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the fog lamp bulb
assembly.
4. Install the new bulb by turning it
clockwise into the assembly.
5. Reconnect the electrical
connector.
Front Turn Signal and
Parking Lamps To replace a front turn signal or
parking lamp bulb:
1. Follow Steps 1 – 4 under
Headlamps on page 10 ‑ 26 to
access the front turn signal or
parking lamp.

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10-28 Vehicle Care
2. Turn the bulb to be replaced
counterclockwise to remove it
from the headlamp assembly.
3. Pull the bulb out of the bulb
socket assembly.
4. Push the new bulb into the bulb
socket assembly.
5. Insert the bulb assembly into the
headlamp assembly.
6. Turn the bulb assembly
clockwise until seated.
7. Reverse the steps to reinstall the
headlamp assembly. Taillamps, Turn Signal,
Stoplamps, and Back-Up
Lamps To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Back-Up Lamp
2. Turn Signal Lamp
3. Stoplamp/Taillamp
4. Taillamp
1. Open the liftgate. See Liftgate
on page 2 ‑ 8 . 2. Remove the two screws holding
in the taillamp assembly.
3. Slide the taillamp assembly
rearward and away from the
vehicle.
4. Turn the bulb socket being
replaced counterclockwise to
disconnect it.
5. Pull the bulb out of the bulb
socket.
6. Push the new bulb into the bulb
socket.
7. Reverse Steps 2 – 4 to reinstall
the taillamp assembly.

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Vehicle Care 10-29
License Plate Lamp To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Remove the two screws holding
each of the license plate lamps
to the fascia.
2. Turn and pull the license plate
lamp forward through the fascia
opening. 3. Turn the bulb socket
counterclockwise and pull the
bulb straight out of the socket.
4. Push the new bulb into the bulb
socket and turn it clockwise to
lock it into place.
5. Push and turn the license plate
lamp back through the fascia
opening.
6. Reinstall the two screws holding
the license plate lamp to the
fascia. Replacement Bulbs Exterior Lamp Bulb
Number
Back-Up Lamp 921
Front Fog Lamp H11
Front Turn Signal/
Parking Lamp 3157K
Headlamps
High-beam 9005
or HB3
Low-beam/DRL 9006
or HB4
License Plate Lamp 168LL
Rear Stoplamp, and
Taillamp 7443
Rear Turn
Signal Lamp 3757 NAK
For replacement bulbs not listed
here, contact your dealer.

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10-30 Vehicle Care
Electrical System Electrical System
Overload The vehicle has fuses and circuit
breakers to protect against an
electrical system overload.
When the current electrical load is
too heavy, the circuit breaker opens
and closes, protecting the circuit
until the current load returns to
normal or the problem is fixed. This
greatly reduces the chance of circuit
overload and fire caused by
electrical problems.
Fuses and circuit breakers protect
power devices in the vehicle.
Replace a bad fuse with a new one
of the identical size and rating.
If there is a problem on the road and
a fuse needs to be replaced, the
same amperage fuse can be
borrowed. Choose some feature of
the vehicle that is not needed to use
and replace it as soon as possible. Headlamp Wiring An electrical overload may cause
the lamps to go on and off, or in
some cases to remain off. Have the
headlamp wiring checked right away
if the lamps go on and off or
remain off.
Windshield Wipers If the wiper motor overheats due to
heavy snow or ice, the windshield
wipers will stop until the motor cools
and will then restart.
Although the circuit is protected
from electrical overload, overload
due to heavy snow or ice may
cause wiper linkage damage.
Always clear ice and heavy snow
from the windshield before using the
windshield wipers.
If the overload is caused by an
electrical problem and not snow or
ice, be sure to get it fixed. Fuses and Circuit
Breakers The wiring circuits in the vehicle are
protected from short circuits by
fuses. This greatly reduces the
chance of circuit overload and fire
caused by electrical problems.
There are two fuse blocks — the
engine compartment fuse block, and
the instrument panel fuse block.
To identify and check fuses and
relays, refer to the Fuse Usage
Chart on the inside surface of the
fuse panel door or cover.
Engine Compartment
Fuse Block The engine compartment fuse block
is on the right side of the engine
compartment, near the battery.
Notice: Spilling liquid on any
electrical component on the
vehicle may damage it. Always
keep the covers on any electrical
component.