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Chevrolet TRAX Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-14609828) -
2021 - CRC - 8/21/20
Climate Controls 123
Climate Controls
Climate Control Systems
Climate Control Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Air Vents
Air Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Maintenance
Air Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Passenger Compartment Air Filter . . . . . 125
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Climate Control Systems
If equipped with these climate control
systems, the heating, cooling, and
ventilation can be controlled for the vehicle.
Climate Control System with Heater and AirConditioning
1. Temperature Control
2. Fan Control
3. Air Delivery Mode Control
4. Driver and Passenger Heated Seats
5. Recirculation
6. Rear Window Defogger
7. Air Conditioning Temperature Control :
Turn clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or decrease the
temperature.
A: Turn clockwise or counterclockwise to
increase or decrease the fan speed. Turning
the fan control to 0 turns the fan off. The
fan must be turned on to run the air
conditioning compressor.
Air Delivery Mode Control : Turn clockwise
or counterclockwise to change the current
airflow mode.
Select from the following air delivery
modes:
Y: Air is directed to the instrument panel
outlets.
\: Air is divided between the instrument
panel and floor outlets.
[: Air is directed to the floor outlets,
with some air directed to the rear outlets.
W: This mode clears the windows of fog
or moisture. Air is directed to the floor,
windshield, and side window outlets.
1: This mode clears the windshield of fog
or frost more quickly. Air is directed to the
windshield and side window outlets.

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Climate Controls 125
Air Vents
Use the air vents in the center and on the
side of the instrument panel to direct the
airflow. Move the slats on the center air
vents to direct airflow.
Use the thumbwheels near the air vents to
control the amount of airflow or to shut off
the airflow.
Operation Tips
.Keep all outlets open whenever possible
for best system performance.
.Keep the path under the front seats clear
of objects to help circulate the air inside
the vehicle more effectively.
.Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from
the air inlets at the base of the
windshield that may block the flow of air
into the vehicle.
.Clear snow off the hood to improve
visibility and help decrease moisture
drawn into the vehicle.
.Use of non-GM approved hood deflectors
may adversely affect the performance of
the system.
Maintenance
Air Intake
Clear away any ice, snow, or leaves from
the air intake at the base of the windshield
that can block the flow of air into the
vehicle.
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
The filter removes dust, pollen, and other
airborne irritants from outside air that is
pulled into the vehicle.
The filter should be replaced as part of
routine scheduled maintenance. See
Maintenance Schedule0235. To find out
what type of filter to use, see Maintenance
Replacement Parts 0244. 1. Open the glove box completely and
disconnect the damper on the
outboard side.
2. Push in both sides of the glove box andpull to remove.

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Driving and Operating 127
Driving and Operating
Driving Information
Driver Behavior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Driving Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Vehicle Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Driving for Better Fuel Economy . . . . . . . 128
Distracted Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Impaired Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Loss of Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Driving on Wet Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
If the Vehicle Is Stuck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Vehicle Load Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Starting and Operating
New Vehicle Break-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Ignition Positions (Key Access) . . . . . . . . . 138
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access) . . . . . 139
Starting the Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
Winter Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Engine Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) . . . . . . . 145
Shifting Into Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145Shifting out of Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Parking over Things That Burn . . . . . . . . . 147
Extended Parking (Keyless Access) . . . . . 147
Engine Exhaust
Engine Exhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Running the Vehicle While Parked . . . . . 148
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Drive Systems
All-Wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Brakes
Antilock Brake System (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . 150
Parking Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Brake Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Hill Start Assist (HSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Ride Control Systems
Traction Control/Electronic Stability
Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Cruise Control
Cruise Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Driver Assistance Systems
Driver Assistance Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Rear Vision Camera (RVC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
Park Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA) . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Fuel
Top Tier Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Recommended Fuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Prohibited Fuels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Fuel Additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Filling the Tank (Capless Fuel Fill) . . . . . . 161
Filling the Tank (Capped Fuel Fill) . . . . . . 163
Filling a Portable Fuel Container . . . . . . . 164
Trailer Towing
General Towing Information . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . 164

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.Holding both sides of the steering wheel
allows you to turn 180 degrees without
removing a hand.
.The Antilock Brake System (ABS) allows
steering while braking.
Off-Road Recovery
The vehicle's right wheels can drop off the
edge of a road onto the shoulder while
driving. Follow these tips:1. Ease off the accelerator and then, if there is nothing in the way, steer the
vehicle so that it straddles the edge of
the pavement. 2. Turn the steering wheel about
one-eighth of a turn, until the right front
tire contacts the pavement edge.
3. Turn the steering wheel to go straight down the roadway.
Loss of Control
Skidding
There are three types of skids that
correspond to the vehicle's three control
systems:
.Braking Skid —wheels are not rolling.
.Steering or Cornering Skid —too much
speed or steering in a curve causes tires
to slip and lose cornering force.
.Acceleration Skid —too much throttle
causes the driving wheels to spin.
Defensive drivers avoid most skids by taking
reasonable care suited to existing conditions,
and by not overdriving those conditions. But
skids are always possible.
If the vehicle starts to slide, follow these
suggestions:
.Ease your foot off the accelerator pedal
and steer the way you want the vehicle
to go. The vehicle may straighten out. Be
ready for a second skid if it occurs.
.Slow down and adjust your driving
according to weather conditions. Stopping
distance can be longer and vehicle control
can be affected when traction is reduced
by water, snow, ice, gravel, or other
material on the road. Learn to recognize
warning clues —such as enough water,
ice, or packed snow on the road to make
a mirrored surface —and slow down
when you have any doubt.
.Try to avoid sudden steering, acceleration,
or braking, including reducing vehicle
speed by shifting to a lower gear. Any
sudden changes could cause the tires to
slide.
Remember: Antilock brakes help avoid only
the braking skid.
Driving on Wet Roads
Rain and wet roads can reduce vehicle
traction and affect your ability to stop and
accelerate. Always drive slower in these
types of driving conditions and avoid driving
through large puddles and deep-standing or
flowing water.

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Winter Driving
Driving on Snow or Ice
Snow or ice between the tires and the road
creates less traction or grip, so drive
carefully. Wet ice can occur at about 0 °C
(32 °F) when freezing rain begins to fall.
Avoid driving on wet ice or in freezing rain
until roads can be treated.
For Slippery Road Driving:
.Accelerate gently. Accelerating too quickly
causes the wheels to spin and makes the
surface under the tires slick.
.Turn on Traction Control. SeeTraction
Control/Electronic Stability Control 0152.
.The Antilock Brake System (ABS) improves
vehicle stability during hard stops, but
the brakes should be applied sooner than
when on dry pavement. See Antilock
Brake System (ABS) 0150.
.Allow greater following distance and
watch for slippery spots. Icy patches can
occur on otherwise clear roads in shaded
areas. The surface of a curve or an
overpass can remain icy when the
surrounding roads are clear. Avoid sudden
steering maneuvers and braking while
on ice.
.Turn off cruise control.
Blizzard Conditions
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and signal
for help. Stay with the vehicle unless there
is help nearby. If possible, use Roadside
Assistance. See Roadside Assistance Program
0 253. To get help and keep everyone in the
vehicle safe:
.Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
.Tie a red cloth to an outside mirror.
{Warning
Snow can trap engine exhaust under the
vehicle. This may cause exhaust gases to
get inside. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide (CO), which cannot be
seen or smelled. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
If the vehicle is stuck in snow:
.Clear snow from the base of the
vehicle, especially any blocking the
exhaust pipe.
.Open a window about 5 cm (2 in) on
the vehicle side that is away from the
wind, to bring in fresh air.
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Warning (Continued)
.Fully open the air outlets on or under
the instrument panel.
.Adjust the climate control system to
circulate the air inside the vehicle and
set the fan speed to the highest
setting. See“Climate Control Systems.”
For more information about CO, see
Engine Exhaust 0147.
To save fuel, run the engine for short
periods to warm the vehicle and then shut
the engine off and partially close the
window. Moving about to keep warm also
helps.
If it takes time for help to arrive, when
running the engine, push the accelerator
pedal slightly so the engine runs faster than
the idle speed. This keeps the battery
charged to restart the vehicle and to signal
for help with the headlamps. Do this as
little as possible, to save fuel.
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to
free the vehicle when stuck in sand, mud,
ice, or snow.

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Ignition Positions (Key Access)
0. Stopping the Engine/LOCK/OFF
1. ACC/ACCESSORY
2. ON/RUN
3. START
The ignition switch has four positions.
To shift out of P (Park), the ignition must be
in ON/RUN and the brake pedal must be
applied.0 (Stopping the Engine/LOCK/OFF) :
This
position turns off the vehicle. It also locks
the ignition, the transmission, and the
steering column, if equipped with a locking
steering column.
To turn off the vehicle:
1. Make sure that the vehicle is stopped.
2. Shift to P (Park).
3. Continue to hold the brake pedal, then set the parking brake. See Parking Brake
0 151.
4. Push the key all the way in toward the steering column (1), then turn the key to
LOCK/OFF (2).
5. Remove the key. 6. Release the brake pedal.
See your dealer if the key can be removed
in any other position.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) will remain
active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
0 145.
A warning chime will sound when the driver
door is opened and the key is in the
ignition.
If equipped with a locking steering column,
the steering can bind with the front wheels
turned off center, which may prevent key
rotation out of LOCK/OFF. If this happens,
move the steering wheel from right to left
while turning the key to ACC/ACCESSORY.
If this does not work, then the vehicle needs
service.
{Warning
Turning off the vehicle while moving may
cause loss of power assist in the brake
and steering systems and disable the
airbags. While driving, turn off the
vehicle only in an emergency.

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In an emergency, if the vehicle cannot be
pulled over and must be turned off while
driving:1. Push the key all the way in toward the steering column, then turn the key to
ACC/ACCESSORY.
2. Brake using firm and steady pressure. Do not pump the brakes repeatedly. This
may deplete power assist, requiring
increased brake pedal force.
3. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). This can be done while the vehicle is moving.
Continue braking and steer the vehicle to
a safe location.
4. Come to a complete stop.
5. Shift to P (Park).
6. Continue to hold the brake pedal, then set the parking brake. See Parking Brake
0 151.
7. Push the key all the way in toward the steering column, then turn the ignition
to LOCK/OFF.
8. Remove the key.
9. Release the brake pedal.Caution
Use the correct key, make sure it is all
the way in —or pushed all the way in
toward the steering column when turning
off the vehicle —and turn it only with
your hand.
1 (ACC/ACCESSORY) : This position allows
features such as the infotainment system to
operate while the vehicle is off. It also
unlocks the steering column, if equipped
with a locking steering column. Use this
position if the vehicle must be pushed or
towed. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
0 145.
From ON/RUN, push the key all the way in
toward the steering column, then turn the
key to ACC/ACCESSORY.
If the key is left in ACC/ACCESSORY with the
engine off, the battery could drain and the
vehicle may not start.
A warning chime will sound when the driver
door is opened and the key is in the
ignition.
2 (ON/RUN) : This position can be used to
operate the electrical accessories and to
display some instrument cluster warning
and indicator lights. This position can also be used for service and diagnostics, and to
verify the proper operation of the
malfunction indicator lamp as may be
required for emission inspection purposes.
The switch stays in this position when the
engine is running. The transmission is also
unlocked in this position.
If the key is left in ON/RUN with the engine
off, the battery could drain and the vehicle
may not start.
3 (START) :
This is the position that starts
the engine. When the engine starts, release
the key. The ignition returns to ON/RUN for
driving.
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access)

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140 Driving and Operating
The vehicle may be equipped with an
electronic keyless ignition with pushbutton
start.
The RKE transmitter must be in the vehicle
for the system to operate.
If the vehicle is not working, the vehicle
may be near a strong antenna signal
causing interference to the Keyless Access
system. SeeRemote Keyless Entry (RKE)
System Operation (Key Access) 09or
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
Operation (Keyless Access) 012.
To shift out of P (Park), the ignition must be
turned on or in Service Mode, and the brake
must be applied.
Stopping the Engine/LOCK/OFF (No Indicator
Lights) : When the vehicle is stopped, press
ENGINE START/STOP once to turn the engine
off. If the vehicle is in P (Park), the ignition
will turn off, and Retained Accessory
Power (RAP) will remain active. See Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) 0145.
If the vehicle is not in P (Park), the ignition
will return to ACC/ACCESSORY and the Driver
Information Center (DIC) will display the
message SHIFT TO PARK.
When the vehicle is shifted into P (Park), the
ignition system will switch off. Do not turn the engine off when the vehicle
is moving. This will cause a loss of power
assist in the brake and steering systems and
disable the airbags.
If the vehicle must be shut off in an
emergency:
1. Brake using a firm steady pressure. Do not pump the brakes repeatedly. This
may deplete power assist, requiring
increased brake pedal force.
2. Shift the vehicle to N (Neutral). This can be done while the vehicle is moving.
After shifting to N (Neutral), firmly apply
the brakes and steer the vehicle to a
safe location.
3. Come to a complete stop, shift to P (Park), and turn the ignition off. The
shift lever must be in P (Park) to turn the
ignition off.
4. Set the parking brake. See Parking Brake
0 151.{Warning
Turning off the vehicle while moving may
cause loss of power assist in the brake
and steering systems and disable the
airbags. While driving, only shut the
vehicle off in an emergency.
If the vehicle cannot be pulled over, and
must be shut off while driving, press and
hold ENGINE START/STOP for longer than
two seconds, or press twice in five seconds.
ACC/ACCESSORY (Amber Indicator Light) :
This mode allows you to use some electrical
accessories when the engine is off. With the
ignition off, pressing ENGINE START/STOP
one time without the brake pedal applied
will place the ignition system in ACC/
ACCESSORY.
The ignition will switch from ACC/
ACCESSORY to OFF after five minutes to
prevent battery rundown.
ON/RUN/START (Green Indicator Light) : This
mode is for driving and starting. With the
ignition off, and the brake pedal applied,
pressing ENGINE START/STOP once will place
the ignition system in ON/RUN/Start.