2018 CHEVROLET CRUZE power steering

Chevrolet Cruze Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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Vehicle Care 343
Caution
Chrome wheels and other chrome
trim may be damaged if the
vehicle is not washed after driving
on roads that have been sprayed
with magnesium, calcium,
or sodium chloride. These
chlorides are used on roads for
conditions such as ice and dust.
Always wash the chrome with
soap and water after exposure.
Caution
To avoid surface damage, do not
use strong soaps, chemicals,
abrasive polishes, cleaners,
brushes, or cleaners that contain
acid on aluminum or
chrome-plated wheels. Use only
approved cleaners. Also, never
drive a vehicle with aluminum or
chrome-plated wheels through an
automatic car wash that uses
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brushes. Damage could occur
and the repairs would not be
covered by the vehicle warranty.
Brake System
Visually inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding,
leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect
disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition. Inspect drum
brake linings/shoes for wear or
cracks. Inspect all other brake parts.
Steering, Suspension, and
Chassis Components
Visually inspect steering,
suspension, and chassis
components for damaged, loose,
or missing parts or signs of wear at
least once a year.
Inspect power steering for proper
attachment, connections, binding,
leaks, cracks, chafing, etc.
Visually check constant velocity joint
boots and axle seals for leaks.
Body Component Lubrication
Lubricate all key lock cylinders,
hood hinges, decklid hinges, steel
fuel door hinge, unless the
components are plastic. Applying
silicone grease on weatherstrips
with a clean cloth will make them
last longer, seal better, and not stick
or squeak.
Underbody Maintenance
At least twice a year, spring and fall,
use plain water to flush any
corrosive materials from the
underbody. Take care to thoroughly
clean any areas where mud and
other debris can collect.
Do not directly power wash the
transfer case and/or front/rear axle
output seals. High pressure water
can overcome the seals and
contaminate the fluid. Contaminated
fluid will decrease the life of the
transfer case and/or axles and
should be replaced.

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Service and Maintenance 357
.To avoid break-down or failure to
start the vehicle, maintain a
battery with full cranking power.
. Trained dealer technicians have
the diagnostic equipment to test
the battery and ensure that the
connections and cables are
corrosion-free.
Belts
. Belts may need replacing if they
squeak or show signs of
cracking or splitting.
. Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment
to inspect the belts and
recommend adjustment or
replacement when necessary.
. A message may indicate when
scheduled maintenance on the
timing belt and other
components is required.
Brakes
Brakes stop the vehicle and are
crucial to safe driving.
. Signs of brake wear may include
chirping, grinding, or squealing
noises, or difficulty stopping. .
Trained dealer technicians have
access to tools and equipment
to inspect the brakes and
recommend quality parts
engineered for the vehicle.
Fluids
Proper fluid levels and approved
fluids protect the vehicle’s systems
and components. See
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants 0359 for GM approved
fluids.
. Engine oil and windshield
washer fluid levels should be
checked at every fuel fill.
. Instrument cluster lights may
come on to indicate that fluids
may be low and need to be
filled.
Hoses
Hoses transport fluids and should
be regularly inspected to ensure
that there are no cracks or leaks.
With a multi-point inspection, your
dealer can inspect the hoses and
advise if replacement is needed. Lamps
Properly working headlamps,
taillamps, and brake lamps are
important to see and be seen on
the road.
.
Signs that the headlamps need
attention include dimming, failure
to light, cracking, or damage.
The brake lamps need to be
checked periodically to ensure
that they light when braking.
. With a multi-point inspection,
your dealer can check the lamps
and note any concerns.
Shocks and Struts
Shocks and struts help aid in control
for a smoother ride.
. Signs of wear may include
steering wheel vibration, bounce/
sway while braking, longer
stopping distance, or uneven
tire wear.
. As part of the multi-point
inspection, trained dealer
technicians can visually inspect
the shocks and struts for signs

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400 Index
Roadside AssistanceProgram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
Roof Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Rotation, Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
Routing, Engine Drive Belt . . . . . . 366
Running out of Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
S
Safety Defects ReportingCanadian Government . . . . . . . . 378
General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 378
U.S. Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Safety System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Satellite Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . . . 373
Sealant Kit, Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319
Seat Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
How to Wear Seat BeltsProperly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Lap-Shoulder Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . . 75
Use During Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . . 73 Seats
Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Heated Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Heated, Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Power Adjustment, Front . . . . . . . 63
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Reclining Seatbacks . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Securing Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101, 103
Security
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 383
Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Vehicle Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
Accessories andModifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260
Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186, 188
Doing Your Own Work . . . . . . . . 260
Maintenance Records . . . . . . . . 362
Maintenance, General
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 349
Parts Identification Label . . . . . 363
Publications Ordering
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
Scheduling Appointments . . . . . 373 Services
Special Application . . . . . . . . . . . 356
Servicing the Airbag . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Shift Lock Control Function Check, Automatic
Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
Shifting
Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . 240
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Software Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Spare Tire Compact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 332
Special Application Services . . . . 356
Specifications and
Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 364
Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
StabiliTrak OFF Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Start Vehicle, Remote . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . 280
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Heated Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Wheel Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Wheel Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110