2015 CHEVROLET CRUZE Owners Manual

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11-12 Service and Maintenance
Recommended Fluids
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
UsageFluid/Lubricant
Engine Oil (Gasoline) Use only engine oil meeting the dexos1™ specification of the proper SAE
viscosity grade. Look for the dexos1 approved logo for GM approved
engine oil. See Engine Oil on page 10-11.
Engine Oil (Diesel) Use only engine oil meeting the dexos2™ specification of the proper SAE
viscosity grade. Look for the dexos2 approved logo for GM approved
engine oil. See Engine Oil on page 10-11.
Engine Coolant 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and use only DEX-COOL
®Coolant.
See Engine Coolant on page 10-20.
Hydraulic Brake/Clutch System DOT 3 Hydraulic Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 19299818, in Canada 19299819).
Windshield Washer Automotive windshield washer fluid that meets regional freeze protection requirements.
Diesel Exhaust Aftertreatment System Diesel Exhaust Fluid (GM Part No. 19286291, in Canada 88862660) or diesel exhaust fluid that meets ISO 22241-1 or displays the API Diesel
Exhaust Fluid Certification Mark.
Automatic Transmission (Except 2.0L Diesel) DEXRON
®-VI Automatic Transmission Fluid.

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UsageFluid/Lubricant
Automatic Transmission (2.0L Diesel) AW-1 Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19256039, in Canada 19256040).
Manual Transmission Manual Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 19259104, in Canada 19259105).
Hood Latch Assembly, Secondary Latch, Pivots, Spring Anchor, and
Release Pawl Lubriplate Lubricant Aerosol (GM Part No. 89021668, in
Canada 89021674) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI #2,
Category LB or GC-LB.
Key Lock Cylinders, Hood and Door Hinges Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241, in
Canada 10953474).
Weatherstrip Conditioning Weatherstrip Lubricant (GM Part No. 3634770, in Canada 10953518) or Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579, in Canada 10953481).
Maintenance Replacement Parts
Replacement parts identified here by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer.
Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
1.4L L4 Engine 13272719 AC3144C
1.8L L4 Engine 13272720 AC3145C
2.0L L4 Diesel Engine 13272719 AC3144C

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11-14 Service and Maintenance
PartGM Part Number ACDelco Part Number
Engine Oil Filter 1.4L L4 Engine 55594651PF2257G
1.8L L4 Engine 55594651PF2257G
2.0L L4 Diesel Engine 19301505PF2260G
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element 13271191CF176
Spark Plugs 1.4L L4 Engine 5558553441–122
1.8L L4 Engine 5558553441–122
Wiper Blades
Driver –60.0 cm (23.6 in) 95161605—
Passenger –45.0 cm (17.7 in) 95161606—

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Service and Maintenance 11-15
Maintenance Records
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the
type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts.Date Odometer
Reading Serviced By Services Performed

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11-16 Service and Maintenance
DateOdometer
Reading Serviced By Services Performed

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Technical Data 12-1
Technical Data
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-1
Vehicle Data
Capacities andSpecifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-2
Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . 12-4
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
This legal identifier is in the front
corner of the instrument panel, on
the left side of the vehicle. It can be
seen through the windshield from
outside. The VIN also appears on
the Vehicle Certification and Service
Parts labels and certificates of title
and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in the VIN is
the engine code. This code
identifies the vehicle's engine,
specifications, and replacement
parts. See “Engine Specifications”
under Capacities and Specifications
on page 12-2 for the vehicle's
engine code.
Service Parts
Identification Label
This label, on the inside of the glove
box, has the following information:
.Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN).
.Model designation.
.Paint information.
.Production options and special
equipment.
Do not remove this label from the
vehicle.

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12-2 Technical Data
Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Please refer toRecommended
Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-12 for more information.
Application Capacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under thehood. See your dealer for more information.
Cooling System 1.4L L4 Engine 5.5 L 5.8 qt
1.8L L4 Engine 6.5 L 6.9 qt
2.0L L4 Diesel Engine 8.3 L 8.8 qt
Engine Oil with Filter
1.4L L4 Engine 4.0 L 4.25 qt
1.8L L4 Engine 4.0 L 4.25 qt
2.0L L4 Diesel Engine 4.5 L 4.75 qt

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Technical Data 12-3
ApplicationCapacities
Metric English
Fuel Tank
Standard Fuel Tank 59.0 L 15.6 gal
With RPO NL6 Fuel Tank 48.0 L 12.6 gal
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) 18.5 L 4.9 gal
Wheel Nut Torque 140 Y100 lb ft
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual.
Engine Specifications
Engine VIN CodeTransmission Spark Plug Gap
1.4L L4 (LUV) BAutomatic
Manual 0.60
–0.70 mm (0.24 –
0.028 in)
1.8L L4 (LUW) HAutomatic
Manual 0.60
–0.70 mm (0.24 –
0.028 in)
1.8L L4 (LWE) GAutomatic
Manual 0.60
–0.70 mm (0.24 –
0.028 in)
2.0L L4 Diesel (LUZ) ZAutomatic -
Spark plug gap is for replacement spark plugs.