2017 CHEVROLET CRUZE Owners Manual

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Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation (Keyless
Access)036.
NO REMOTE DETECTED
PRESS BRAKE TO RESTART
or NO REMOTE DETECTED
PRESS CLUTCH TO RESTART
This message displays if the RKE
transmitter is no longer detected in
the vehicle. Press the brake pedal
or clutch and the engine start/stop
button to restart the vehicle.
REMOTE LEFT IN VEHICLE
This message displays when
leaving the vehicle with the RKE
transmitter still inside.
REPLACE BATTERY IN
REMOTE KEY
This message displays when the
battery in the RKE transmitter needs
to be replaced.
Lamp Messages
AUTOMATIC LIGHT
CONTROL ON
This message is displayed when the
automatic light control has been
turned on. See Automatic Headlamp
System 0160.
AUTOMATIC LIGHT
CONTROL OFF
This message is displayed when the
automatic light control has been
turned off. See Automatic Headlamp
System 0160.
XXX TURN INDICATOR
FAILURE
When one of the turn signals is out,
this message displays to show
which bulb needs to be replaced.
See Bulb Replacement 0289 and
Replacement Bulbs 0293 for more
information on turn signal bulb
replacement.
TURN SIGNAL ON
This message is displayed if the
turn signal has been left on. Turn off
the turn signal.
Object Detection System
Messages
FORWARD COLLISION
ALERT OFF
This message displays when the
Forward Collision Alert has been
turned off.
FRONT CAMERA BLOCKED
CLEAN WINDSHIELD
This message displays when the
camera is blocked. Cleaning the
outside of the windshield behind the
rearview mirror may correct the
issue. The Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
and the Lane Departure Warning
(LDW) system will not operate.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) may
not work or may not work as well.
LANE CHANGE ALERT OFF
This message indicates that the
driver has turned the Side Blind
Zone Alert (SBZA) and Lane
Change Alert (LCA) systems off.

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LANE KEEPING ASSIST
UNAVAILABLE
This message displays when the
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) and Lane
Departure Warning (LDW) system is
temporarily unavailable. The LKA
system does not need service.
This message could be due to the
camera being blocked. Cleaning the
outside of the windshield behind the
rearview mirror may correct the
issue.
PARK ASSIST OFF
This message displays when the
Parking Assist system has been
turned off or when there is a
temporary condition causing the
system to be disabled.
SERVICE DRIVER ASSIST
SYSTEM
If this message displays, take the
vehicle to your dealer to repair the
system.
Forward Collision Alert (FCA),
Assistance Systems for Parking or
Backing, and/or Lane Keep Assist(LKA) system may not work. Do not
use these systems until the vehicle
has been repaired.
SERVICE FRONT CAMERA
If this message remains on after
continued driving, take the vehicle
to your dealer for service. Do not
use the Lane Keep Assist (LKA),
Lane Departure Warning (LDW),
and Forward Collision Alert (FCA)
features.
SERVICE PARK ASSIST
This message displays if there is a
problem with the Parking Assist
system. Do not use this system to
help you park. See your dealer for
service.
SERVICE SIDE DETECTION
SYSTEM
If this message remains on after
continued driving, the vehicle needs
service. Side Blind Zone Alert
(SBZA), Lane Change Alert (LCA),
and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
features will not work. Take the
vehicle to your dealer.
SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM
UNAVAILABLE
This message indicates that Side
Blind Zone Alert (SBZA), Lane
Change Alert (LCA), and Rear
Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) are
disabled either because the sensor
is blocked and cannot detect
vehicles in the blind zone, or the
vehicle is passing through an open
area, such as the desert, where
there is insufficient data for
operation. This message may also
activate during heavy rain or due to
road spray. The vehicle does not
need service. For cleaning, see
"Washing the Vehicle" under
Exterior Care
0342.
TAKE STEERING
If LKA does not detect active driver
steering, an alert and chime may be
provided. Move the steering wheel
to dismiss. See Lane Keep Assist
(LKA) 0247.

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Ride Control System
Messages
SERVICE TRACTION
CONTROL
This message displays when there
is a problem with the Traction
Control System (TCS). SeeTraction
Control/Electronic Stability
Control 0235.
SERVICE STABILITRAK
This message displays if there is a
problem with the StabiliTrak system.
See Traction Control/Electronic
Stability Control 0235.
Airbag System Messages
SERVICE AIRBAG
This message displays if there is a
problem with the airbag system. See
your dealer for service.
Safety Belt Messages
SHIFTER LOCKED. BUCKLE
SEATBELT
This message displays if the vehicle
is equipped with the Safety Belt
Assurance System and the driver
and front outboard passenger,
if present, safety belts are not
buckled. The vehicle will not shift
out of P (Park). Buckle the safety
belt(s) to unlock the shift lever.
This system may not allow the
vehicle to shift out of P (Park) if an
object —such as a briefcase,
handbag, grocery bag, laptop,
or other electronic device —is on
the front outboard passenger seat.
If this happens, remove the object
from the seat or buckle the
safety belt.
If the driver or front outboard
passenger unbuckles their safety
belt while driving, the safety belt
reminder chime and light(s) will
come on. See Safety Belt
Reminders 0124.
SHIFTER UNLOCKED. BRAKE
TO SHIFT
This message displays when the
Safety Belt Assurance System times
out and allows the vehicle to be
shifted out of P (Park) after
30 seconds following brake apply.
See “Safety Belts” and“Child
Restraints” in the Index for
information about the importance of
proper restraint use.
This system may not function
properly if the airbag readiness light
is on. See Airbag Readiness
Light 0125.
Security Messages
THEFT ATTEMPTED
This message displays if the vehicle
detects a tamper condition.

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Service Vehicle Messages
SERVICE KEYLESS START
SYSTEM
This message is displayed if there is
a problem with the pushbutton start
system. Take the vehicle to your
dealer for service.
SERVICE POWER STEERING
This message displays and a chime
may sound when there may be a
problem with the power steering
system. If this message displays
and a reduction in steering
performance or loss of power
steering assistance is noticed, see
your dealer.
SERVICE STEERING
COLUMN LOCK
This message displays if there is a
problem with the steering column
lock. Take the vehicle to your dealer
for service.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON
This message displays if there is a
problem with the vehicle. Take the
vehicle to your dealer for service.
Starting the Vehicle
Messages
PRESS BRAKE TO START or
PRESS CLUTCH TO START
This message displays when
attempting to start the vehicle
without first pressing the brake or
clutch pedal.
TURN STEERING WHEEL
START VEHICLE AGAIN
This message displays when you try
to start the vehicle, but the column
remains locked. Try turning the
steering wheel while starting the
vehicle to unlock the steering
column. If the vehicle still does not
start, turn the steering wheel the
other way, and try starting the
vehicle again.
Tire Messages
SERVICE TIRE MONITOR
SYSTEM
This message displays if there is a
problem with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS). SeeTire
Pressure Monitor Operation 0311.
TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE
This message displays when the
system is learning new tires. See
Tire Pressure Monitor
Operation 0311.
TIRE PRESSURE LOW ADD
AIR TO TIRE
On vehicles with the Tire Pressure
Monitor System (TPMS), this
message displays when the
pressure in one or more of the
vehicle's tires is low.
The low tire pressure warning light
will also come on. See Tire
Pressure Light 0131.

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If a tire pressure message displays,
inflate the tires until the tire
pressure is equal to the values
shown on the Tire and Loading
Information label. SeeTires0301,
Vehicle Load Limits 0206,
and Tire Pressure 0308.
More than one tire pressure
message can be received at a time.
The DIC also shows the tire
pressure values. See Driver
Information Center (DIC) (Uplevel)
0 137 orDriver Information Center
(DIC) (Base Level) 0134.
Transmission Messages
MANUAL TRANSMISSION —
RELEASE CLUTCH PEDAL
This message displays and a chime
sounds if the manual transmission
clutch pedal is partially applied for
an extended period of time while the
vehicle is being driven. Driving with
the clutch pedal applied can reduce
the life of the clutch. Fully release
the clutch pedal after each gear
change.
REDUCED PERFORMANCE —
REDUCE CLUTCH USE
This message displays and engine
torque is momentarily limited if
excessive manual transmission
clutch slip is detected while the
clutch pedal is fully released.
Reduce clutch slip during
acceleration from a stop and during
gear changes to allow the clutch to
cool. This should prevent further
slips with the clutch pedal fully
released. If this message displays
repeatedly, see your dealer.
SERVICE TRANSMISSION
This message displays if there is a
problem with the transmission. See
your dealer.
TRANSMISSION HOT —IDLE
ENGINE
This message displays and a chime
sounds if the automatic transmission
fluid in the vehicle gets hot. Driving
with the automatic transmission fluid
temperature high can cause
damage to the vehicle. Stop the
vehicle and let it idle to allow the transmission to cool. This message
clears when the fluid temperature
reaches a safe level.
TRANSMISSION HOT
—
SLOW DOWN
This message displays and a chime
sounds if the manual transmission
fluid is hot and if the vehicle speed
is high. Driving with the manual
transmission fluid temperature high
can cause damage to the vehicle.
Drive at a slower speed to cool the
manual transmission fluid. This
message clears when the vehicle
has slowed sufficiently or if the
manual transmission fluid has
cooled sufficiently.
Vehicle Reminder
Messages
ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE
WITH CARE
This message displays when ice
conditions are possible.

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STEERING COLUMN IS
LOCKED
This message displays when the
steering column is locked.
Vehicle Speed Messages
For more information on these
messages, seeDiesel Exhaust
Fluid 0223.
XXX KM (MI) UNTIL 105 KM/H
(65 MPH) MAX SPEED
This message will be displayed
along with other messages. These
messages include EXHAUST FLUID
EMPTY REFILL NOW, EXHAUST
FLUID QUALITY POOR, SERVICE
EMISSION SYSTEM, or SERVICE
EXHAUST FLUID SYSTEM. The
vehicle speed will be limited to
105 km/h (65 mph) when the
countdown is over.
XXX KM (MI) UNTIL 88 KM/H
(55 MPH) MAX SPEED
This message will be displayed
along with other messages. These
messages include EXHAUST FLUID
EMPTY REFILL NOW, EXHAUST FLUID QUALITY POOR, SERVICE
EMISSION SYSTEM, or SERVICE
EXHAUST FLUID SYSTEM. The
vehicle speed will be limited to
88 km/h (55 mph) when the
countdown is over.
XXX KM (MI) UNTIL 7 KM/H
(4 MPH) MAX SPEED
This message will be displayed
along with other messages. These
messages include EXHAUST FLUID
EMPTY REFILL NOW, EXHAUST
FLUID QUALITY POOR,
or SERVICE EXHAUST FLUID
SYSTEM. The vehicle speed will be
limited to 7 km/h (4 mph) when the
countdown is over.
SPEED LIMITED TO 105 KM/H
(65 MPH)
This message will be displayed
along with other messages. These
messages include EXHAUST FLUID
EMPTY REFILL NOW, EXHAUST
FLUID QUALITY POOR, SERVICE
EMISSION SYSTEM, or SERVICE
EXHAUST FLUID SYSTEM. When
this message is displayed, the
vehicle speed is being limited to
105 km/h (65 mph).
SPEED LIMITED TO 88 KM/H
(55 MPH)
This message will be displayed
along with other messages. These
messages include EXHAUST FLUID
EMPTY REFILL NOW, EXHAUST
FLUID QUALITY POOR, SERVICE
EMISSION SYSTEM, or SERVICE
EXHAUST FLUID SYSTEM. When
this message is displayed, the
vehicle speed is being limited to
88 km/h (55 mph).
SPEED LIMITED TO 7 KM/H
(4 MPH)
This message will be displayed
along with other messages. These
messages include EXHAUST FLUID
EMPTY REFILL NOW, EXHAUST
FLUID QUALITY POOR,
or SERVICE EXHAUST FLUID
SYSTEM. When this message is
displayed, the vehicle speed is
being limited to 7 km/h (4 mph).

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TRANSITIONING TO XX KM/H
(XX MPH) MAX SPEED
This message will be displayed
along with other messages. These
messages include EXHAUST FLUID
EMPTY REFILL NOW, EXHAUST
FLUID QUALITY POOR, SERVICE
EMISSION SYSTEM, or SERVICE
EXHAUST FLUID SYSTEM. When
this message is displayed, the end
of the countdown has been reached
and the vehicle speed is being
limited.
Vehicle
Personalization
Use the audio system controls to
access the personalization menus
for customizing vehicle features.
The following are all possible
personalization features. Depending
on the vehicle, some may not be
available.
Base Radio Audio System
Controls
{:Press to access the Home
Page Menu.
QorR: Touch to scroll through the
menus or setup items.
0: Touch to exit or return to the
previous screen or menu.
Uplevel Radio Audio System
Controls
1. Press the desired feature to display a list of available
options.
2. Press to select the desired feature setting. 3. Press
oBACK on the
faceplate or
0to return to the
previous menu or exit.
Turn the vehicle to ON/RUN to
access the Settings menu, then
select SETTINGS from the Home
Page on the infotainment display.
Personalization Menus
The following list of menu items may
be available:
. Time and Date
. Language (Language)
. Rear Seat Reminder
. Teen Driver
. Valet Mode
. Radio
. Vehicle
. Bluetooth
. Apple CarPlay
. Android Auto
. USB Auto Launch
. Voice
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.Rear Camera
. Return to Factory Settings
. Software Information
Detailed information for each menu
follows.
Time and Date
Manually set the time and date. See
Clock 0111.
Language (Language)
Select Language, then select from
the available language(s).
The selected language will display
on the system, and voice
recognition will reflect the selected
language.
Rear Seat Reminder
This allows for a chime and a
message ‘Look in Rear Seat’ when
the rear door has been opened
before or during operation of the
vehicle.
Select Off or On.
Teen Driver
See “Teen Driver” under“Settings”
in the infotainment manual.
Valet Mode
This will lock the infotainment
system and steering wheel controls.
It may also limit access to vehicle
storage locations (if equipped).
To enable valet mode:
1. Enter a four-digit code on the keypad.
2. Select Enter to go to the confirmation screen.
3. Re-enter the four-digit code.
Press LOCK or UNLOCK to lock or
unlock the system. Press Back to go
back to the previous menu.
Radio
Press and the following may
display:
. Manage Favorites
. Number of Favorites Shown
. Audible Touch Feedback
. Text Scroll .
Tone Settings
. Auto Volume
. Maximum Startup Volume
. Audio Cue Volume
Manage Favorites
This allows favorites to be edited.
See “Storing a Station as a
Favorite” inAM-FM Radio 0170 or
“Manage Favorites” in“Settings”
under “Radio” in the infotainment
manual.
Number of Favorites Shown
Press to set the number of favorites
to display.
Select the desired number or select
Auto and the infotainment system
will automatically adjust the number
of favorites shown.
Audible Touch Feedback
This allows Audible Touch
Feedback to be turned on or off.
Select Off or On.