2018 CHEVROLET CRUZE oil temperature

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- CONTACT SERVICE message
displays, the water must be drained
immediately.
{Warning
Diesel fuel containing water is still
combustible. You or others could
be burned. If the fuel needs to be
drained, keep sparks, flames, and
smoking materials away from the
mixture.
As an added precaution, drain the
diesel fuel filter of residual water at
every engine oil change. If the
WATER IN FUEL - CONTACT
SERVICE message comes on
frequently, even after draining water
from the fuel filter, see your dealer. Water in Fuel Troubleshooting
If the WATER IN FUEL - CONTACT
SERVICE message comes on:
Problem Recommended
Action
Message
displays but
goes off during
the ignition
cycle. The fuel filter is
partially filled
with water. Drain
the water as
soon as
possible. See
"Removing
Water from the
Fuel Filter"
following. Problem
Recommended
Action
Message
displays and
stays on. Drain the fuel
filter
immediately.
If no water can
be drained, and
the temperature
is below
freezing, then
water may be
frozen in the
filter. Move the
vehicle to a
warm location to
thaw the water,
then drain the
fuel. If water still
does not drain,
see your dealer.

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Caution
Failure to use the recommended
engine oil or equivalent can result
in engine damage not covered by
the vehicle warranty.
Viscosity Grade
Use one of the following engine oils:
. Dexos1 approved ACDelco Full
Synthetic 0W20 engine oil.
. Dexos1 approved Mobil 1 Full
Synthetic 0W20 engine oil.
. Or any other 0W20 engine oil
meeting dexos1 second
generation requirements.
When selecting an oil of the
appropriate viscosity grade, it is
recommended to select an oil of the
correct specification. See
“Specification” earlier in this section.
Selecting the Right Engine Oil
(Diesel Engines)
Selecting the right engine oil
depends on both the proper oil
specification and viscosity grade:
Specification
Ask for and use engine oils that
meet the dexos2 specification.
Engine oils that have been
approved by GM as meeting the
dexos2 specification are marked
with the dexos2 approved logo. See
www.gmdexos.com.
Caution
Use only engine oil that is
approved to the dexos2
specification or equivalent engine
oil as defined in the preceding
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Caution (Continued)
paragraph. Failure to use the
recommended engine oil can
result in engine damage not
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Viscosity Grade
Use SAE 5W-30 viscosity grade
engine oil.
Cold Temperature Operation: In an
area of extreme cold, where the
temperature falls below −29 °C
(−20 °F), an SAE 0W-40 oil may be
used. An oil of this viscosity grade
will provide easier cold starting for
the engine at extremely low
temperatures. When selecting an oil
of the appropriate viscosity grade, it
is recommended to select an oil of
the correct specification. See
“Specification” earlier in this section.
See “Specification” earlier in this
section.

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Engine Oil Additives/Engine
Oil Flushes
Do not add anything to the oil. The
recommended oils meeting the
dexos specification are all that is
needed for good performance and
engine protection.
Engine oil system flushes are not
recommended and could cause
engine damage not covered by the
vehicle warranty.
What to Do with Used Oil
Used engine oil contains certain
elements that can be unhealthy for
your skin and could even cause
cancer. Do not let used oil stay on
your skin for very long. Clean your
skin and nails with soap and water,
or a good hand cleaner. Wash or
properly dispose of clothing or rags
containing used engine oil. See the
manufacturer's warnings about the
use and disposal of oil products.
Used oil can be a threat to the
environment. If you change your
own oil, be sure to drain all the oil
from the filter before disposal. Never
dispose of oil by putting it in thetrash or pouring it on the ground,
into sewers, or into streams or
bodies of water. Recycle it by taking
it to a place that collects used oil.
Engine Oil Life System
When to Change Engine Oil
This vehicle has a computer system
that indicates when to change the
engine oil and filter. This is based
on a combination of factors which
include engine revolutions, engine
temperature, and miles driven.
Based on driving conditions, the
mileage at which an oil change is
indicated can vary considerably. For
the oil life system to work properly,
the system must be reset every time
the oil is changed.
When the system has calculated
that oil life has been diminished, it
indicates that an oil change is
necessary. A CHANGE ENGINE
OIL SOON message comes on.
Change the oil as soon as possible
within the next 1 000 km (600 mi).
It is possible that, if driving under
the best conditions, the oil life
system might indicate that an oil

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Engine Coolant
The cooling system in the vehicle is
filled with DEX-COOL engine
coolant. This coolant is designed to
remain in the vehicle for 5 years or
240 000 km (150,000 mi), whichever
occurs first.
The following explains the cooling
system and how to check and add
coolant when it is low. If there is a
problem with engine overheating,
seeEngine Overheating 0275.
What to Use
{Warning
Plain water, or other liquids such
as alcohol, can boil before the
proper coolant mixture will. With
plain water or the wrong mixture,
the engine could get too hot but
there would not be an overheat
warning. The engine could catch
fire and you or others could be
burned. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean,
drinkable water and DEX-COOL
coolant. If using this mixture,
nothing else needs to be added.
This mixture:
.
Gives freezing protection down
to−37 °C (−34 °F), outside
temperature.
. Gives boiling protection up to
129 °C (265 °F), engine
temperature.
. Protects against rust and
corrosion.
. Will not damage aluminum parts.
. Helps keep the proper engine
temperature.
Caution
Do not use anything other than a
mix of DEX-COOL coolant that
meets GM Standard
GMW3420 and clean, drinkable
water. Anything else can cause
damage to the engine cooling
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Caution (Continued)
system and the vehicle, which
would not be covered by the
vehicle warranty.
Never dispose of engine coolant by
putting it in the trash, pouring it on
the ground, or into sewers, streams,
or bodies of water. Have the coolant
changed by an authorized service
center, familiar with legal
requirements regarding used
coolant disposal. This will help
protect the environment and your
health.
Checking Coolant
The vehicle must be on a level
surface when checking the coolant
level.
Check to see if coolant is visible in
the coolant surge tank. If the coolant
inside the coolant surge tank is
boiling, do not do anything else until
it cools down. See Engine
Overheating 0275.

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Index 395
Driving (cont'd)Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
Drunk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
For Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . 28
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . 200
If the Vehicle is Stuck . . . . . . . . . 202
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . 198
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . 202
Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
Winter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
E
Electrical Equipment,
Add-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
Electrical System Engine Compartment FuseBlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . 290
Instrument Panel Fuse
Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 295
Overload . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 290
Emergency OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 382
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Check Light (MalfunctionIndicator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Compartment Overview . . . . . . . 262 Engine (cont'd)
Coolant Temperature
Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
Drive Belt Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . 366
Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Oil Life System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
Power Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Running While Parked . . . . . . . . 218
Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Engines
Diesel Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
Entry Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Event Data Recorders . . . . . . . . . . 379
Exhaust Fluid Diesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
Exit Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Extended Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
Extender, Seat Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Exterior Lamp Controls . . . . . . . . . 153
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
F
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 Filter (cont'd)
Replacement (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . . 254
Filter, Engine Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . 270
Flash-to-Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Flashers, Hazard Warning . . . . . . 156
Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
Floor Mats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347
Fluid
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . 269
Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
Diesel Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Washer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276
Fog Lamps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
Frequency Statement Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Front Fog Lamp Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Front Seats
Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Heated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244 Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
Biodiesel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249