2015 CHEVROLET CAPTIVA SPORT air filter

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Mexico-
7576028) - 2015 - First Edition - 3/21/14
Climate Controls 8-1
Climate Controls
Climate Control Systems
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . 8-1
Automatic Climate ControlSystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5
Air Vents
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8
Maintenance
Passenger Compartment AirFilter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
Climate Control Systems
The heating, cooling, and ventilation for the vehicle can be controlled with
this system. For vehicles with the remote start feature, the climate control
system functions as part of the remote start feature. See Remote Keyless
Entry (RKE) System Operation on page 2-2.
1. Fan Control
2. Outside Air
3. Temperature Control
4. Recirculation
5. Air Delivery Mode Control
6. Air Conditioning 7. Driver and Passenger Heated
Seats (If Equipped)
8. Rear Window Defogger
9(Fan Control): Turn clockwise
or counterclockwise to increase or
decrease the fan speed. To turn the
fan off, turn the knob all the way

Black plate (9,1)Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Mexico-
7576028) - 2015 - First Edition - 3/21/14
Climate Controls 8-9
Maintenance
Passenger Compartment
Air Filter
The filter removes dust, pollen, and
other airborne irritants from outside
air that is pulled into the vehicle.
The filter should be replaced as part
of routine scheduled maintenance.
SeeMaintenance Schedule on
page 11-2 for replacement intervals.
To find out what type of filter to use,
see Maintenance Replacement
Parts on page 11-13.
The passenger compartment air
filter can be accessed by removing
the entire glove box.
1. Remove the four screws from around the glove box and detach
the three inner clips from the
glove box.
2. Lower the loosened glove box housing.3. Unplug both wire cables and
remove the glove box.

Black plate (10,1)Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Mexico-
7576028) - 2015 - First Edition - 3/21/14
8-10 Climate Controls
4. Remove the air filter coverscrew.
5. Remove the filter cover and pullout the old air filter.
6. Install the new air filter.
7. Reinstall the air filter cover. Reconnect the wire cabling and
reinstall the glove box.
See your dealer if additional
assistance is needed.

Black plate (1,1)Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Mexico-
7576028) - 2015 - First Edition - 3/21/14
Vehicle Care 10-1
Vehicle Care
General Information
General Information . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
Vehicle Checks
Doing Your OwnService Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
Engine Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Engine Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-7
Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-8
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . 10-10
Automatic Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . 10-12
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-13
Engine Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-14
Engine Overheating . . . . . . . . 10-18
Power Steering Fluid . . . . . . . 10-20
Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-20
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-21
Brake Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-22
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-23
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24 Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . 10-24
Automatic Transmission Shift
Lock Control Function
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-24
Ignition Transmission Lock
Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . 10-25
Wiper Blade Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-25
Headlamp Aiming
Headlamp Aiming . . . . . . . . . . 10-27
Bulb Replacement
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 10-27
Halogen Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27
Headlamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-27
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28
Front Turn Signal andParking Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-28
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up
Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-29
License Plate Lamp . . . . . . . . 10-29
Replacement Bulbs . . . . . . . . . 10-30
Electrical System
Electrical System Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-30
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31
Engine Compartment Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-31
Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-34
Wheels and Tires
Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-37
All-Season Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38
Winter Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38
Summer Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-38
Tire Sidewall Labeling . . . . . . 10-39
Tire Designations . . . . . . . . . . . 10-41
Tire Terminology andDefinitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-41
Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-44
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-45
Tire Pressure Monitor System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-46
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-47
Tire Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-50
Tire Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-50

Black plate (5,1)Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Mexico-
7576028) - 2015 - First Edition - 3/21/14
Vehicle Care 10-5
1.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10-12.
2. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir. See Power Steering Fluid on
page 10-20.
3. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View). See Cooling System on
page 10-13.
4. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). See “Checking Engine
Oil” under Engine Oil on
page 10-8.
5. Engine Oil Fill Cap. See “When
to Add Engine Oil” underEngine
Oil on page 10-8.
6. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
Fluid” under Washer Fluid on
page 10-20.
7. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brakes on page 10-21.
8. Remote Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump Starting on
page 10-66.
9. Battery on page 10-23. 10. Engine Coolant Surge Tank
and Pressure Cap. See
“Checking Coolant” under
Engine Coolant on page 10-14.
11. Remote Negative (-) Terminal. SeeJump Starting on
page 10-66.
12. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block on page 10-31.

Black plate (7,1)Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Mexico-
7576028) - 2015 - First Edition - 3/21/14
Vehicle Care 10-7
1.Engine Air Cleaner/Filter on
page 10-12.
2. Engine Oil Fill Cap (Out of View). See “When to Add Engine
Oil” under Engine Oil on
page 10-8.
3. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir (Out of View). See Power
Steering Fluid on page 10-20.
4. Engine Cover. See Engine
Cover on page 10-7.
5. Engine Oil Dipstick (Out of View). See “Checking Engine
Oil” under Engine Oil on
page 10-8.
6. Engine Cooling Fans (Out of View). See Cooling System on
page 10-13.
7. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir. See “Adding Washer
Fluid” under Washer Fluid on
page 10-20.
8. Brake Fluid Reservoir. See Brakes on page 10-21. 9. Remote Positive (+) Terminal.
See Jump Starting on
page 10-66.
10. Battery on page 10-23.
11. Engine Coolant Surge Tank. See“Checking Coolant” under
Engine Coolant on page 10-14.
12. Remote Negative (-) Terminal. SeeJump Starting on
page 10-66.
13. Engine Compartment Fuse
Block on page 10-31.Engine Cover
Engine Cover (3.0L V6)
1. Oil Fill Cap
2. Engine Cover Bolt
3. Engine Cover
To remove:
1. Remove the oil fill cap (1).
2. Remove the engine cover
bolt (2).
3. Raise the engine cover (3) to release it from the retainers.

Black plate (12,1)Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Mexico-
7576028) - 2015 - First Edition - 3/21/14
10-12 Vehicle Care
to check the transmission fluid level,
please take the vehicle to your
dealer.
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
SeeEngine Compartment Overview
on page 10-4 for the location of the
engine air cleaner/filter.
When to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
Inspect and replace the air cleaner/
filter at the scheduled maintenance
intervals. See the Maintenance
Schedule on page 11-2. If driving in
dusty/dirty conditions, inspect the
filter at each engine oil change.
How to Inspect the Engine Air
Cleaner/Filter
To inspect the air cleaner/filter,
remove the filter from the vehicle
and lightly shake the filter to release
loose dust and dirt. If the filter
remains covered with dirt, a new
filter is required. Never use
compressed air to clean the filter. To inspect or replace:
2.4L L4 Engine Shown, 3.0L
V6 Engine Similar
1. Electrical Connector
2. Air Duct Clamp
3. Screws
1. Disconnect the electricalconnector (1).
2. Loosen the air duct clamp (2) on the air duct hose. Disconnect the
air duct hose. 3. Remove the screws (3) on the
sides of the air cleaner cover
assembly.
4. Turn the cover upward to disengage the cover hinges.
5. Lift and remove the air cleaner cover assembly and air filter
element.
6. Inspect or replace the air filter element.
If the air filter element is dirty,
you should replace it.
Wipe all dust from inside of the
housing and inspect the air
cleaner and air outlet duct for
cracks, cuts, and deterioration.
The air outlet duct must be
replaced if damaged.
7. Reverse Steps 1–5 to reinstall the engine air cleaner/filter cover
and air duct hose.

Black plate (13,1)Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Mexico-
7576028) - 2015 - First Edition - 3/21/14
Vehicle Care 10-13
{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.
{Caution
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.
Cooling System
2.4L L4 Engine
1. Engine Fan (Out of View)
2. Coolant Surge Tank andPressure Cap
3.0L V6 Engine
1. Engine Fans (Out of View)
2. Coolant Surge Tank andPressure Cap
{Warning
An electric engine cooling fan
under the hood can start up even
when the engine is not running
and can cause injury. Keep
hands, clothing, and tools away
from any underhood electric fan.