2018 CHEVROLET CRUZE Get To Know Guide

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LANE CHANGE ALERT WITH SIDE BLIND ZONE ALERTF – While driving, the system displays a warning symbol on the left or right side mirror when a vehicle is detec\
ted in that side blind zone area or rapidly approaching that area. The warni\
ng symbol flashes if a turn signal is activated when a vehicle has been detected on the sa\
me side.
To turn the system on or off, go to Settings > Vehicle > Collision/Detec\
tion Systems > Lane Change Alert.
FORWARD COLLISION ALERTF – The Vehicle Ahead indicator is green on the instru-ment cluster when a vehicle is detected and is amber when following a vehicle ahead too closely. When approaching a vehicle directly ahead too rapidly, a red al\
ert flashes on the windshield and rapid beeps sound.
The following distance is indicated in
seconds under the Info menu on the Driver Information Center. If no vehicle is detected ahead, dashes are displayed.
Press the Collision Alert button on the steering wheel to set the alert timing to Far, Medium, Near or Off. The setting is displayed on the Driver Information Center.
LANE KEEP ASSIST WITH LANE DEPARTURE WARNINGF – The system may help avoid
collisions due to unintentional lane departures. The Lane Keep Assist indicator is green on the instrument cluster if the system is available to assist.\
If the vehicle approaches a detected lane marking without using a turn signal in that d\
irection, the system may assist by gently turning the steering wheel and display an am\
ber .
If active driver steering is not detected, the amber may flash and 3 beeps may sound on the side of the departure direc-tion as the lane marking is crossed. In order to use this system safely, the driver needs to steer and be in complete control of the vehicle.
To turn the system on or off, press the
Lane Keep Assist button on the steering wheel.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
DRIVER ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS
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TRACTION CONTROL AND STABILITRAK SYSTEMS
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (IF EQUIPPED)
The traction control system limits wheelspin and the StabiliTrak® stability control system assists with directional control of the vehicle in difficult driving conditions. Both systems turn on automatically every time the vehicle is started. Turn off traction control if the vehicle is stuck and rocking the vehicle is required.
Press the Traction Control/StabiliTrak Off button on the center console to turn traction control on or off.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
DRIVER SHIFT CONTROL
Driver Shift Control is a manual mode that allows the driver to select the range of gear positions. This feature can be used when driving on a downhill grade to provide engine braking or to limit the top gear.
1. Move the shift lever left to the Low (L) position.
2. Press the plus (+) button or minus (–)
button on top of the shift lever to increase or decrease the available gear range.
The current gear will be displayed on the Driver Information Center. All\
gears below the selected gear will be available. If vehicle speed is too high or too low\
for the requested gear, the shift will not occur.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION (IF EQUIPPED)
SELECTING REVERSE
Before shifting into Reverse, completely stop the vehicle. When selecting Reverse, press the button on the front of the shift lever and then swiftly move the lever to the left side of the gear pattern. Forcing the shift lever into gear may damage the transmission.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR
The Low Tire Pressure warning light on the instrument cluster illuminates wh\
en one or more of the vehicle’s tires is significantly underinflated. Fi\
ll the tires to the proper tire pressures listed on the Tire and Loading Information label located below\
the driver’s door latch. Current tire pressures can be viewed on the Driver Information Ce\
nter.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner’s Manual.
REFUELING THE VEHICLE
HOOD RELEASE
BATTERY LOCATION
DIESEL FEATURES (IF EQUIPPED)
To open the fuel door, press and release the center of the rear edge of the door. It will pop out slightly. Pull the door open.
With the driver’s door open, pull and release the hood release handle\
on the lower-left side of the instrument panel. Pull and release the handle again to fully\
open the hood. There is not a secondary latch under the hood.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner’s Manual.
The battery is located behind the rear seat on the passenger’s side o\
f the vehicle and can be accessed through the trunk. Remote jump-start positive and negati\
ve terminals are located under the hood on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
See Vehicle Care in your Owner’s Manual.
DIESEL EXHAUST FLUID (DEF)
DEF reduces the amount of regulated emissions produced. The DEF level mu\
st be main-tained for the vehicle to run properly. As the DEF level becomes low, wa\
rnings begin with approximately 1,000 miles ( 1,600 km) of remaining range. These warnin\
gs will increase in intensity as the DEF level is reduced. Once the tank is empty, vehicl\
e speed will be
limited. The DEF fill port is located behind the fuel fill door.
DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER (DPF)
The DPF filters the diesel exhaust gas. Occasionally, the DPF needs to\
be cleaned. When needed, the engine computer will automatically initiate a cleaning actio\
n.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.
See Driving and Operating in your Owner’s Manual.

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ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
1-800-CHEV-USA TTY Users: 1-888-889-2438 (1-800-243-8872)
As the owner of a new Chevrolet, you are automatically enrolled in the C\
hevrolet Roadside Assistance program for up to 5 years/60,000 miles, whichever oc\
curs first, at no expense to you. Chevrolet’s Roadside Assistance toll-free numbe\
r is staffed by a team of trained advisors who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a ye\
ar, to contact a service provider for light services (fuel delivery, jump-starts, flat\
tire and lock-outs) or make arrangements to tow your vehicle to the nearest Chevrolet dealer fo\
r any repairs.
Roadside Assistance and OnStar®
If you require roadside service and have a current OnStar service plan, \
press the blue OnStar button and the vehicle will send your current GPS location to an OnStar\
Advisor who will speak to you, assess your problem, contact Roadside Assistance and relay\
your exact location so you will get the help you need.
To learn more about OnStar services, press the blue OnStar button, visit onstar.com, call 1-888-4-ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827), or refer to your Owner’s Manual.
CHEVROLET OWNER CENTER
Get to know your vehicle inside and out with the Chevrolet Owner Center.\
Check out personalized information, including an online Owner’s Manual and help\
ful how-to videos, track your service history and warranty status, review your current OnSt\
ar Vehicle Diagnostics report (active OnStar account required) and more. Create a\
n account today at my.chevrolet.com.
The myChevrolet mobile app connects owners with a compatible mobile devi\
ce to a variety of vehicle information and services, such as a searchable O\
wner’s Manual, real-time fuel information, OnStar Vehicle Diagnostic informatio\
n and Roadside Assistance.
The myChevrolet mobile app also enables users to send remote commands —\
including remotely starting the vehicle and locking/unlocking the doors \
— as well as to locate the vehicle on a map and send destinations to the navigation syst\
em (vehicles must be properly equipped).
Download the mobile app from your compatible mobile device’s app stor\
e.
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Certain restrictions, precautions and safety procedures apply to your ve\
hicle. Please read your Owner’s Manual for complete instructions. All information contained in this guide is ba\
sed on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to change without notice. Copyright \
2017 General Motors. All rights reserved.
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