
Black plate (39,1)Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 11/12/12
Driving and Operating 9-39WARNING (Continued) .
Place the nozzle inside the fill
opening of the container
before dispensing fuel, and
keep it in contact with the fill
opening until filling is
complete. .
Fill the container no more
than 95% full to allow for
expansion. .
Do not smoke, light matches,
or use lighters while
pumping fuel. .
Avoid using cell phones or
other electronic devices. Towing General Towing
Information Only use towing equipment that has
been designed for the vehicle.
Contact your dealer or trailering
dealer for assistance with preparing
the vehicle for towing a trailer. Read
the entire section before towing a
trailer.
For towing a disabled vehicle, see
Towing the Vehicle on page 10 ‑ 69 .
For towing the vehicle behind
another vehicle such as a motor
home, see Recreational Vehicle
Towing on page 10 ‑ 69 .
Driving Characteristics
and Towing Tips Driving with a Trailer
When towing a trailer: .
Become familiar with the state
and local laws that apply
specifically to trailer towing. .
Do not tow a trailer during the
first 800 km (500 mi), to prevent
damage to the engine, axle or
other parts. .
Then, during the first 800 km
(500 mi) trailer towing, do not
drive over 80 km/h (50 mph) and
do not make starts at full throttle. .
The vehicle can tow in D (Drive)
but M (Manual Mode) is
recommended. See Manual
Mode on page 9 ‑ 22 . Use a lower
gear if the transmission shifts
too often.
{ WARNING
When towing a trailer, exhaust
gases may collect at the rear of
the vehicle and enter if the
liftgate, trunk/hatch, or rear-most
window is open.
When towing a trailer:
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9-40 Driving and Operating WARNING (Continued) .
Do not drive with the liftgate,
trunk/hatch, or rear-most
window open. .
Fully open the air outlets on
or under the instrument
panel. .
Also adjust the Climate
Control system to a setting
that brings in only outside air.
See “ Climate Control
Systems ” in the Index.
For more information about
Carbon Monoxide, see Engine
Exhaust on page 9 ‑ 19 .
Towing a trailer requires a certain
amount of experience. The
combination you are driving is
longer and not as responsive as the
vehicle itself. Get acquainted with
the handling and braking of the rig
before setting out for the open road. Before starting, check all trailer hitch
parts and attachments, safety
chains, electrical connectors, lamps,
tires and mirrors. If the trailer has
electric brakes, start the
combination moving and then apply
the trailer brake controller by hand
to be sure the brakes work.
During the trip, check occasionally
to be sure that the load is secure
and the lamps and any trailer
brakes still work.
Towing with a Stability Control
System When towing, the sound of the
stability control system might be
heard. The system is reacting to the
vehicle movement caused by the
trailer, which mainly occurs during
cornering. This is normal when
towing heavier trailers.
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the
vehicle ahead as you would when
driving the vehicle without a trailer. This can help to avoid situations
that require heavy braking and
sudden turns.
Passing More passing distance is needed
when towing a trailer. Because the
rig is longer, it is necessary to go
farther beyond the passed vehicle
before returning to the lane.
Backing Up Hold the bottom of the steering
wheel with one hand. To move the
trailer to the left, move your hand to
the left. To move the trailer to the
right, move your hand to the right.
Always back up slowly and,
if possible, have someone
guide you.
Making Turns
Notice: Making very sharp turns
while trailering could cause the
trailer to come in contact with the
vehicle. The vehicle could be
damaged. Avoid making very
sharp turns while trailering.

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Vehicle Care 10-19.
Idles for long periods in traffic. .
Tows a trailer.
If there is an overheat warning with
no sign of steam, try this for a
minute or so:
1. If there is an a/c and it is on, turn
it off.
2. Turn on the heater to full hot at
the highest fan speed and open
the windows as necessary.
3. Try to minimize engine load. If in
a traffic jam, shift to N (Neutral);
otherwise, shift to the highest
gear possible while driving.
If the overheat warning is no longer
on, the vehicle can be driven. Just
to be safe, drive slowly for about
10 minutes. If the warning does not
come back on, drive normally.
If the warning continues and the
vehicle is not stopped, pull over,
stop, and park the vehicle
right away. If there is still no sign of steam, idle
the engine for three minutes while
parked. If the warning continues,
turn off the engine and get everyone
out of the vehicle until it cools down.
The decision may be made to not lift
the hood but to get service help
right away.
Power Steering Fluid
See Engine Compartment Overview
on page 10 ‑ 4 for reservoir location.
When to Check Power Steering
Fluid
It is not necessary to regularly
check power steering fluid unless a
leak in the system is suspected or
an unusual noise is heard. A fluid loss in this system could indicate a
problem. Have the system inspected
and repaired.
How to Check Power Steering
Fluid To check the power steering fluid:
1. Turn the ignition off and let the
engine compartment cool down.
2. Remove the engine cover,
if required. See Engine Cover on
page 10 ‑ 7 .
3. Wipe the cap and the top of the
reservoir clean.
4. Unscrew the cap and wipe the
dipstick with a clean rag.
5. Replace the cap and completely
tighten it.
6. Remove the cap again and look
at the fluid level on the dipstick.
The fluid level should be within the
area indicated on the dipstick when
the engine is cold. If necessary, add
only enough fluid to bring the level
within the area indicated.

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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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10-32 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage
FUEL/VAC Fuel Pump/
Vacuum Pump
HDLP
WASHER Headlamp Washer
HI
BEAM LH High-Beam
Headlamp (Left)
HI
BEAM RH High-Beam
Headlamp (Right)
HORN Horn
HTD
WASH/MIR Heated Washer
Fluid/Heated Mirrors
IGN COIL A Ignition Coil A
IGN COIL B Ignition Coil B
LO
BEAM LH Low-Beam
Headlamp (Left)
LO
BEAM RH Low-Beam
Headlamp (Right)
PRK LP LH Parking Lamps (Left)
PRK LP RH Parking Lamps
(Right) Fuses Usage
PRK
LP RH* Parking Lamps
(Right) (Europe Park
Lamps)
PWM FAN Pulse Width
Modulation Fan
REAR
DEFOG Rear Window
Defogger
REAR WPR Rear Wiper Motor
SPARE Not Used
STOP
LAMP Stoplamps
STRTR Starter
TCM Transmission
Control Module
TRLR
PRK LP Trailer Parking
Lamps
Relays Usage
FAN1 RLY Cooling Fan 1
FAN2 RLY Cooling Fan 2
FAN3 RLY Cooling Fan 3 Relays Usage
FRT
FOG RLY Front Fog Lamps
FUEL/VAC
PUMP RLY Fuel Pump/Vacuum
Pump Relay
HDLP
WSHR RLY Headlamp Washer
HI
BEAM RLY High-Beam
Headlamps
LO
BEAM RLY Low-Beam
Headlamps
PWR/
TRN RLY Powertrain
REAR
DEFOG
RLY Rear Window
Defogger
STOP
LAMP RLY Stoplamps
STRTR RLY Starter
WPR
CNTRL RLY Wiper Control
WPR
SPD RLY Wiper Speed

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10-34 Vehicle Care Fuses Usage
APO JACK
(CONSOLE) Auxiliary Power
Outlet Jack
APO JACK
(REAR
CARGO) Auxiliary Power
Outlet Jack Rear
Cargo
AWD/VENT All-Wheel Drive/
Ventilation
BCM (CTSY) Body Control
Module (Courtesy)
BCM
(DIMMER) Body Control
Module (Dimmer)
BCM (INT
LIGHT) Body Control
Module (Interior
Light)
BCM
(PRK/TN) Body Control
Module (Parking/
Turn Signal)
BCM (STOP) Body Control
Module (Stoplamp) Fuses Usage
BCM
(TRN SIG) Body Control
Module (Turn
Signal)
BCM
(VBATT) Body Control
Module (Battery
Voltage)
CIGAR Cigarette Lighter
CIM Communications
Integration Module
CLSTR Instrument Cluster
DRL Daytime Running
Lamps
DR/LCK Driver Door Lock
DRVR
PWR SEAT Driver Power Seat
DRV/
PWR WNDW Driver Power
Window
F/DOOR
LOCK Fuel Door Lock Fuses Usage
FRT WSR Front Washer
FSCM Fuel System
Control Module
FSCM
VENT SOL Fuel System
Control Module
Vent Solenoid
HEATING
MAT SW Heating Mat Switch
HTD
SEAT PWR Heated Seat
Power
HVAC BLWR Heating,
Ventilation, and Air
Conditioning
Blower
IPC Instrument Panel
Cluster
ISRVM/RCM Inside Rearview
Mirror/Remote
Compass Module

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Vehicle Care 10-35Fuses Usage
KEY
CAPTURE Key Capture
L/GATE Liftgate
LOGISTIC
MODE Logistic Mode
OSRVM Outside Rearview
Mirror
PASS
PWR WNDW Passenger Power
Window
PWR DIODE Power Diode
PWR/
MODING Power Moding
RADIO Radio
RR FOG Rear Defogger
RUN 2 Power Battery Key
On Run
RUN/CRNK Run Crank
SDM (BATT) Safety Diagnosis
Module (Battery) Fuses Usage
SDM (IGN 1) Safety Diagnosis
Module (Ignition 1)
SPARE Spare
S/ROOF Sunroof
S/ROOF
BATT Sunroof Battery
SSPS Speed Sensitive
Power Steering
STR/
WHL SW Steering Wheel
Switch
TRLR Trailer
TRLR BATT Trailer Battery
XBCM Export Body
Control Module
XM/
HVAC/DLC SiriusXM Satellite
Radio (If
Equipped)/Heating,
Ventilation, and Air
Conditioning/Data
Link Connection Relays Usage
ACC/
RAP RLY Accessory/Run
Accessory Power
CIGAR
APO
JACK RLY Cigarette and
Auxiliary Power
Outlet
RUN/
CRNK RLY Run/Crank
RUN RLY Run