
Black plate (37,1)Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/16/12
Instruments and Controls 5-37
Remote Start
If equipped, this allows selection to
turn on or off Remote Start.
Press the MENU/SEL knob when
Remote Start is highlighted. Turn
the knob to select On or Off. Press
the knob to confirm and go back to
the last menu.
Passive Door Unlock
This allows selection of which doors
are unlocked by pressing the button
on the outside door handle.
Press the MENU/SEL knob when
Passive Door Unlock is highlighted.
Turn the knob to select All Doors or
Driver Door. Press the knob to
confirm and go back to the
last menu.Passive Door Lock
This allows passive locking to be
turned on or off and select what
type of feedback.
Press the MENU/SEL knob when
Passive Door Lock is highlighted.
Turn the knob to select Off, On,
or On with Active Horn Chirp. Press
the knob to confirm and go back to
the last menu.
Return to Factory Settings
Select Return to Factory Settings to
return all vehicle personalization to
the default settings. Turn the knob
to select Yes or No. Press the knob
to confirm and go back to the
last menu.

Black plate (3,1)Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/16/12
Infotainment System 7-3
Overview
1.O
.Turns the system on or off
and adjusts the volume.
2. Buttons 1 to 6
.Radio: Saves and selects
favorite stations. 3.
g
.Radio: Seeks the previous
station.
.CD: Selects the previous
track or rewinds within a
track.4.
k
.CD: Pauses playback, and
stops playback.
5.
l
.Radio: Seeks the next
station.
.CD: Selects the next track
or fast forwards within a
track.
6. CLOCK
.Opens the clock menu.
7. INFO
.Radio: Shows available
information about the
current station.
.CD: Shows available
information about the
current track.
8. TONE
.Opens the tone menu.

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Infotainment System 7-11
Selecting an SiriusXM Channel
SiriusXM channels can be selected
by using
g,l, the MENU/SEL
knob, or the Menu system.
Selecting a Channel Using
g
orl
.Press and releasegorlto
go to the previous or next
channel.
.Press and holdgorlto
scroll through the previous or
next channel until the channel is
reached.
Selecting a Channel Using the
MENU/SEL Knob
To select an SiriusXM channel using
the MENU/SEL knob:
Turn the MENU/SEL knob to
highlight an SiriusXM channel. The
channel is selected after a short
delay. To select a channel using the
MENU/SEL knob:
1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob and
select Channel List.
2. Select the desired channel.
Selecting a Channel Using the
Menu System
1. Turn the MENU/SEL knob.
2. Select XM Category List.
3. Select the category.
4. Select the channel.
Storing an SiriusXM Channel
as a Favorite
Channels from all bands can be
stored in any order in the favorite
pages.
Up to six channels can be stored in
each favorite page and the number
of available favorite pages can
be set. Storing a Channel as a Favorite
To store the channel to a position in
the list, press and hold the
corresponding 1 to 6 button until the
channel can be heard again.
Retrieving Channels
Press the FAV button to open a
favorite page or to change to
another favorite page. Briefly press
one of the 1 to 6 buttons to retrieve
the channel.
XM Messages
XL (Explicit Language
Channels):
These channels, or any
others, can be blocked by request,
by calling 1-866-635-2349 (U.S.),
and 1-877-209-0079 (Canada).
XM Updating: The encryption code
in the receiver is being updated. No
action is required. This process
should take no longer than
30 seconds.

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7-12 Infotainment System
Loading XM:The audio system is
acquiring and processing audio and
text data. No action is needed. This
message should disappear shortly.
Channel Off Air: This channel is
not currently in service. Tune in to
another channel.
Channel Unauth: This channel is
blocked or cannot be received with
your SiriusXM Subscription
package.
Channel Unavailable: This
previously assigned channel is no
longer assigned. Tune to another
station.
No Artist Info: The system is
working properly. No artist
information is available at this time
on this channel.
No Title Info: The system is
working properly. No song title
information is available at this time
on this channel. No CAT Info:
The system is
working properly. No category
information is available at this time
on this channel.
No Information: The system is
working properly. No text or
informational messages are
available at this time on this
channel.
No Subscription Please Renew:
SiriusXM subscription needs to be
reactivated. Contact SiriusXM at
www.siriusxm.com or call
1-866-635-2349 (U.S.) and
www.xmradio.ca or call
1-877-209-0079 (Canada).
No XM Signal: The system is
working properly. The vehicle may
be in a location where the SiriusXM
signal is being blocked. When the
vehicle is moved into an open area,
the signal should return. CAT Not Found:
The system is
working properly. There are no
channels available for the selected
category.
XM Radio ID: If tuned to channel 0,
this message alternates with the
SiriusXM Radio eight-digit radio ID
label. This label is needed to
activate the service.
Unknown: If this message is
received when tuned to channel 0,
there could be a receiver fault.
Consult with your dealer.
Check Antenna: If this message
does not clear within a short period
of time, the receiver could have a
fault. Consult with your dealer.
XM Not Available: If this message
does not clear within a short period
of time, the receiver could have a
fault. Consult with your dealer.

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7-30 Infotainment System
Trademarks and
License Agreements
Manufactured under license under
U.S. Patent #'s: 5,451,942;
5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762;
6,487,535 & other U.S. and
worldwide patents issued &
pending. DTS and the Symbol are
registered trademarks and DTS
Digital Surround and the DTS logos
are trademarks of DTS Inc. All
Rights Reserved.
Manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.
“Made for iPod and iPhone”means
that an electronic accessory has
been designed to connect
specifically to iPod and has been
certified by the developer to meet
Apple performance standards.
iPod is a trademark of Apple
Computer, Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries.
Fees and Taxes —Subscription fee,
taxes, one time activation fee, and
other fees may apply. Subscription
fee is consumer only. All fees and
programming subject to change.
Subscriptions subject to Customer
Agreement available at
www.siriusxm.com. XM
®service
only available in the 48 contiguous
United States and Canada*.
*Canada —Some deterioration of
service may occur in extreme
northern latitudes. This is beyond
the control of SiriusXM
®Satellite
Radio. Explicit Language
Notice —Channels with frequent
explicit language are indicated with
an “XL” preceding the channel
name. Channel blocking is available
for SiriusXM Satellite Radio
receivers by notifying SiriusXM at:

Black plate (2,1)Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/16/12
8-2 Climate Controls
6. Driver and Passenger HeatedSeats (If Equipped)
7. Rear Window Defogger
8. Recirculation
9. Defog
10. Air Conditioning
11. Defrost
9(Fan Control): Turn to increase
or decrease the fan speed.
Temperature Control: Turn to
increase or decrease the
temperature.
Air Delivery Mode Control: To
change the current mode, press one
of the following:
F (Vent): Air is directed to the
instrument panel outlets.
* (Bi-level): Air is directed to the
instrument panel outlets and the
floor outlets.
7 (Floor): Air is directed to the
floor outlets.
W(Defog): Clears the windows of
fog or moisture. Air is directed to the
windshield and floor outlets.
0(Defrost): Clears the
windshield of fog or frost more
quickly. Air is directed to the
windshield and side window outlets.
For best results, clear all snow and
ice from the windshield before
defrosting.
Do not drive the vehicle until all
windows are clear.
Air Conditioning
#(Air Conditioning, If
Equipped): Press to turn the air
conditioning on or off. If the fan is
turned off or the outside
temperature falls below freezing, the
air conditioning compressor will
not work.
h(Recirculation, If Equipped):
Press to turn on the recirculation.
An indicator light comes on. Air is
recirculated inside the vehicle. It helps to quickly cool the air inside
the vehicle or prevent outside air
and odors from entering.
To improve fuel efficiency and to
cool the vehicle faster, recirculation
may be automatically selected in
warm weather. The recirculation
light will not come on. Press
hto
select recirculation; press it again to
select outside air.
Rear Window Defogger
1(Rear Defogger): Press to turn
the rear window defogger on or off.
The rear window defogger turns off
after about 10 minutes. It can also
be turned off by turning the ignition
to ACC/ACCESSORY or LOCK/
OFF. If turned on again it runs for
about five minutes before
turning off.
Do not drive the vehicle until all
windows are clear.

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8-4 Climate Controls
To improve fuel efficiency and to
cool the vehicle faster, recirculation
may be automatically selected in
warm weather. The recirculation
light will not come on. Press
hto
select recirculation; press it again to
select outside air.
English units can be changed to
metric units through the Driver
Information Center (DIC). See
Vehicle Personalization on
page 5‑32.
Manual Operation
O(Power): Press to turn the
climate control system on or off.
Fan Control: Turn the knob
clockwise or counterclockwise to
increase or decrease the fan speed.
The selected fan speed is indicated
by a number on the display screen.
Press AUTO to return to automatic
operation.
MODE (Air Delivery Mode): Press
to change the direction of the
airflow. The current mode appears
in the display screen. Automatic operation is canceled and manual
mode is initiated. Press AUTO to
return to automatic operation.
To change the current mode, select
one of the following:
Y(Vent):
Air is directed to the
instrument panel outlets.
\(Bi-level): Air is divided
between the instrument panel
outlets and the floor outlets.
C(Tri-Level): Air is divided
between the windshield, instrument
panel, and floor outlets.
[(Floor): Air is directed to the
floor outlets.
-(Defog): Clears the windows of
fog or moisture. Air is directed to the
windshield and floor outlets.
0(Defrost): Clears the
windshield of fog or frost more
quickly. Air is directed to the
windshield.
#(Air Conditioning): Press to
turn the automatic air conditioning
on or off. If the fan is turned off or the outside temperature falls below
freezing, the air conditioning
compressor will not run.
Press AUTO to return to automatic
operation and the air conditioner
runs as needed. When the indicator
light is on, the air conditioner runs
automatically to cool the air inside
the vehicle or to dry the air needed
to defog the windshield faster.
h(Recirculation):
Press to turn
on recirculation. An indicator light
comes on. Air is recirculated to
quickly cool the inside of the vehicle
or prevent outside air and odors
from entering.
Automatic Air Recirculation:
When the AUTO indicator light is
on, the air is automatically
recirculated as needed to help
quickly cool the inside of the
vehicle.
AQS (Air Quality Sensor): For
vehicles with an air quality sensor,
the climate control system adjusts to
limit some exhaust fumes from
being pulled inside your vehicle.

Black plate (6,1)Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual - 2013 - crc - 10/16/12
8-6 Climate Controls
The rear defog indicator light does
not come on during a remote start.
If the vehicle has front heated seats,
they may come on during a remote
start. The heated seat indicator
lights do not come on during a
remote start. SeeRemote Vehicle
Start on page 2‑9 andHeated Front
Seats on page 3‑5.
Sensors
The solar sensor, on top of the
instrument panel near the
windshield, monitors the solar heat.
The climate control system uses the
sensor information to adjust the
temperature, fan speed,
recirculation, and air delivery mode
for best comfort.
If the sensor is covered, the
automatic climate control system
may not work properly.
Air Vents
Adjustable air vents are in the
center and on the side of the
instrument panel.
Move the slats (1) to change the
direction of the airflow.
Use the thumbwheels (2) near the
air vents to open or close off the
airflow. Additional air vents are located
beneath the windshield, driver and
passenger side door windows, and
in the footwells. These are fixed and
cannot be adjusted.
Operation Tips
.Clear away any ice, snow,
or leaves from air inlets at the
base of the windshield that could
block the flow of air into the
vehicle.
.Keep the path under the front
seats clear of objects to help
circulate the air inside of the
vehicle more effectively.
.Use of non-GM approved hood
deflectors can adversely affect
the performance of the system.
Check with your dealer before
adding equipment to the outside
of the vehicle.