2016 CHEVROLET CRUZE cruise control

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Introduction 3
Danger, Warning, and
Caution
Warning messages found on vehicle
labels and in this manual describe
hazards and what to do to avoid or
reduce them.
{Danger
Danger indicates a hazard with a
high level of risk which will result
in serious injury or death.
{Warning
Warning indicates a hazard that
could result in injury or death.
Caution
Caution indicates a hazard that
could result in property or vehicle
damage.
A circle with a slash through it is a
safety symbol which means“Do
Not,” “Do not do this,” or“Do not let
this happen.”
Symbols
The vehicle has components and
labels that use symbols instead of
text. Symbols are shown along with
the text describing the operation or
information relating to a specific
component, control, message,
gauge, or indicator.
M: Shown when the owner
manual has additional instructions
or information.
*: Shown when the service
manual has additional instructions
or information.
0: Shown when there is more
information on another page —
“see page.” Vehicle Symbol Chart
Here are some additional symbols
that may be found on the vehicle
and what they mean. For more
information on the symbol, refer to
the Index.
9:
Airbag Readiness Light
#:Air Conditioning
!:Antilock Brake System (ABS)
%:Audio Steering Wheel Controls
or OnStar®(if equipped)
$: Brake System Warning Light
":Charging System
I: Cruise Control
`:Do Not Puncture
^:Do Not Service
B:Engine Coolant Temperature
O:Exterior Lamps
_: Flame/Fire Prohibited
#:Fog Lamps
.:Fuel Gauge
+: Fuses

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In Brief
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Overview . . . . . . 6
Initial Drive Information
Initial Drive Information . . . . . . . . . . 8
Stop/Start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Remote Vehicle Start . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Seat Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Heated Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Head Restraint Adjustment . . . . 13
Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Passenger Sensing System . . . 13
Mirror Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . . 14
Interior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Exterior Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . 16
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Vehicle Features
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Radio(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Portable Audio Devices . . . . . . . . 21
Bluetooth
®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . . 21
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Driver Information Center (DIC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) . . . . . . . 23
Lane Change Alert (LCA) . . . . . . 23
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . 23
Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Parking Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Performance and Maintenance
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Tire Pressure Monitor . . . . . . . . . . 25
Engine Oil Life System . . . . . . . . 26
Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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1.Air Vents 0191.
2. Headlamp High/Low-Beam
Changer 0153.
Turn Signal Lever. See Turn
and Lane-Change
Signals 0155.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Buttons (If Equipped). See
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel Cluster) 0133 or
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Base Level Cluster) 0130.
3. Instrument Cluster (Base
Level) 0112 orInstrument
Cluster (Uplevel) 0114.
4. Windshield Wiper/
Washer 0105.
5. Infotainment 0159.
6. Light Sensor. See Automatic
Headlamp System 0153.
7. Hazard Warning
Flashers 0154.
8. Heated Front Seats 060 (If
Equipped).
9. Instrument Panel Fuse
Block 0272. 10.
Climate Control Systems (With
Air Conditioning) 0185 or
Climate Control Systems (With
Heater Only) 0187.
Automatic Climate Control
System 0188 (If Equipped).
11. Power Outlets 0108.
USB Port 0167.
12. Wireless Charging Pocket (If Equipped). See Wireless
Charging 0110.
13. Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0221.
Assistance Systems for
Parking or Backing 0226.
14. Shift Lever. See Automatic
Transmission 0214 orManual
Transmission 0217.
15. Steering Wheel Controls 0104.
Driver Information Center (DIC)
Controls (If Equipped). See
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel Cluster) 0133 or
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Base Level Cluster) 0130.
16. Horn 0105. 17.
Steering Wheel
Adjustment 0104.
18. Cruise Control 0223.
Heated Steering Wheel 0105
(If Equipped).
Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
System 0229 (If Equipped).
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) 0233
(If Equipped).
19. Hood Release. See Hood 0244.
20. Data Link Connector (DLC) (Out of View). See Malfunction
Indicator Lamp (Check Engine
Light) 0122.
21. Exterior Lamp Controls 0151.
Fog Lamps 0155 (If
Equipped).
Instrument Panel Illumination
Control 0156.

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c:Press to reject an incoming
call or end a current call. Press to
mute or unmute the infotainment
system when not on a call.
The favorite and volume switches
are on the back of the steering
wheel.
1. Favorite: When on a radio source, press to select the next
or previous favorite. When on a
media source, press to select
the next or previous track.
2. Volume: Press to increase or decrease the volume.
See Steering Wheel Controls 0104.
Cruise Control
1:Press to turn the cruise control
system on and off. A white indicator
comes on in the instrument cluster
when cruise is turned on.
*: Press to disengage cruise
control without erasing the set
speed from memory.
+RES : If there is a set speed in
memory, press briefly to resume that
speed or press and hold to
accelerate. If cruise control is
already active, use to increase
vehicle speed. −SET :
Press briefly to set the
speed and activate cruise control.
If cruise control is already active,
use to decrease vehicle speed.
See Cruise Control 0223.
Driver Information
Center (DIC)
The DIC display is in the instrument
cluster. It shows the status of many
vehicle systems.
Uplevel DIC Controls
worx:Press to move up or
down in a list, or on the main view
press to cycle through the different
Info app pages.

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The low tire pressure warning light
may come on in cool weather when
the vehicle is first started, and then
turn off as the vehicle is driven. This
may be an early indicator that the
tire pressures are getting low and
the tires need to be inflated to the
proper pressure.
The TPMS does not replace normal
monthly tire maintenance. Maintain
the correct tire pressures.
SeeTire Pressure Monitor
System 0284.
Engine Oil Life System
The engine oil life system calculates
engine oil life based on vehicle use
and displays the CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message when it is time
to change the engine oil and filter.
The oil life system should be reset
to 100% only following an oil
change. Resetting the Oil Life System
(Base Level Cluster)
1. Display the REMAINING OIL LIFE on the DIC. See Driver
Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel Cluster) 0133 or
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Base Level Cluster) 0130.
2. Press and hold SET/CLR on the turn signal lever while the
Oil Life display is active. The
oil life will change to 100%.
Resetting the Oil Life System
(Uplevel Cluster) 1. Display the REMAINING OIL LIFE on the DIC. See Driver
Information Center (DIC)
(Uplevel Cluster) 0133 or
Driver Information Center (DIC)
(Base Level Cluster) 0130.
2. Press and hold
Von the DIC
while the Oil Life display is
active. The oil life will change
to 100%. The oil life system can also be reset
as follows:
1. Turn the ignition to ON/RUN with the engine off.
2. Fully press and release the accelerator pedal three times
within five seconds.
See Engine Oil Life System 0248.
Driving for Better Fuel
Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel
mileage. Here are some driving tips
to get the best fuel economy
possible.
.
Avoid fast starts and accelerate
smoothly.
. Brake gradually and avoid
abrupt stops.
. Avoid idling the engine for long
periods of time.
. When road and weather
conditions are appropriate, use
cruise control.

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Instruments and
Controls
Controls
Steering Wheel Adjustment . . . 104
Steering Wheel Controls . . . . . . 104
Heated Steering Wheel . . . . . . . 105
Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . 105
Compass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Power Outlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Wireless Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Warning Lights, Gauges, and
Indicators
Warning Lights, Gauges, andIndicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Instrument Cluster (Base Level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Instrument Cluster
(Uplevel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Fuel Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Safety Belt Reminders . . . . . . . . 120
Airbag Readiness Light . . . . . . . 121
Passenger Airbag Status
Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Charging System Light . . . . . . . 122
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
(Check Engine Light) . . . . . . . . 122
Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Up-Shift Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Vehicle Ahead Indicator . . . . . . 126
Traction Off Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
StabiliTrak
®OFF Light . . . . . . . . 126
Traction Control System (TCS)/ StabiliTrak
®Light . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Tire Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Engine Oil Pressure Light . . . . 127
Low Fuel Warning Light . . . . . . 128
Security Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
High-Beam On Light . . . . . . . . . . 128
Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . 129
Lamps On Reminder . . . . . . . . . 129
Cruise Control Light . . . . . . . . . . 129
Door Ajar Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Information Displays
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Base Level Cluster) . . . . . . . . 130
Driver Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel Cluster) . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Vehicle Messages
Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Battery Voltage and ChargingMessages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Brake System Messages . . . . . 136
Compass Messages . . . . . . . . . . 136
Cruise Control Messages . . . . . 137
Door Ajar Messages . . . . . . . . . . 137
Engine Cooling System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Engine Oil Messages . . . . . . . . . 138
Engine Power Messages . . . . . 138
Fuel System Messages . . . . . . . 138
Key and Lock Messages . . . . . 138
Lamp Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Object Detection System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Ride Control System Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Airbag System Messages . . . . 141
Safety Belt Messages . . . . . . . . 141
Security Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Service Vehicle Messages . . . . 142
Starting the Vehicle Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

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Front Fog Lamp Light
The fog lamp light comes on when
the fog lamps are in use.
The light goes out when the fog
lamps are turned off. SeeFog
Lamps 0155 for more information.
Lamps On Reminder
This light comes on when the
exterior lamps are in use. See
Exterior Lamp Controls 0151.
Cruise Control Light
For vehicles with cruise control, the
cruise control light is white when the
cruise control is on and ready, and
turns green when the cruise control
is set and active.
The light turns off when the cruise
control is turned off. See Cruise
Control 0223.
Door Ajar Light
If equipped, this light comes on
when a door is open or not securely
latched. Before driving, check that
all doors are properly closed. See
Door Ajar Messages 0137.

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Cruise Control Messages
APPLY BRAKE BEFORE
CRUISE
If this message displays when
attempting to activate cruise control,
apply the brake pedal and try again.
CRUISE SET TO XXX
This message displays when the
cruise control is set and shows the
speed it was set to. SeeCruise
Control 0223.
Door Ajar Messages
DOOR(S) OPEN
A vehicle symbol will be displayed
on the DIC showing which door is
open along with this message.
Close the door completely.
HOOD OPEN
This message will display when the
hood is open. Close the hood
completely.
TRUNK OPEN
This message will display when the
trunk is open. Close the trunk
completely.
Engine Cooling System
Messages
A/C OFF DUE TO HIGH
ENGINE TEMP
This message displays when the
engine coolant becomes hotter than
the normal operating temperature.
To avoid added strain on a hot
engine, the air conditioning
compressor automatically turns off.
When the coolant temperature
returns to normal, the air
conditioning compressor turns back
on. You can continue to drive the
vehicle.
If this message continues to appear,
have the system repaired by your
dealer as soon as possible to avoid
damage to the engine.
ENGINE OVERHEATED —
IDLE ENGINE
This message displays when the
engine coolant temperature is too
hot. Stop and allow the vehicle to
idle until it cools down.
ENGINE OVERHEATED —
STOP ENGINE
This message displays and a
continuous chime sounds if the
engine cooling system reaches
unsafe temperatures for operation.
Stop and turn off the vehicle as
soon as it is safe to do so to avoid
severe damage. This message
clears when the engine has cooled
to a safe operating temperature.
HIGH COOLANT
TEMPERATURE
This message displays if the coolant
temperature is hot. See Engine
Overheating 0255.