General information about the car The Chevrolet Cruze is a collaboration between Suzuki and General Motors, replacing the unrelated Chevrolet Cobalt and Chevrolet Lacetti. Chevrolet Cruze is...
Vehicle Specifications Number of seats including driver's seat 5 Curb weight with manual gearbox (AKP), kg 1285 (1310) 1290 (1315) Overall dimensions, mm See fig. 1.1 Wheel base of...
Engine compartment of a car Pic. 1.2. Engine compartment of a car (top view with decorative cover installed): 1 - service valve; 2 - plug of the power steering reservoir; 3 - decorative...
Passport data of the car An identification number (VIN) car (pic. 1.6), engine model, manufacturer's name, year of manufacture and certification information can be found on a plate...
Car keys To lock all vehicle doors, press button A. To unlock the locks, press button B. To unlock the trunk lid, press button B. The batteries in the key are replaced...
Vehicle controls The location of the vehicle controls is shown in fig. 1.7. For ease of use, symbols of their functional purpose are applied to handles, buttons and...
Instrument cluster The arrangement of devices, alarm and control lamps in a combination of devices is shown in fig. 1.8. Pic. 1.8. instrument cluster 1 - an electronic type...
Controls located on the steering wheel Pic. 1.9. Location of buttons on the steering wheel: 1 - key to reset the saved speed value; 2 - regulator to increase or decrease the speed of the car; 3 -...
Heating (air conditioning) and interior ventilation The heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems installed on the car operate effectively with the windows closed and represent a single complex that...
Door locks and power windows Locks The locks of all doors are unlocked with one key, which also includes the ignition. The doors open by pulling the outer... ...or the inside handle. The...
Trunk lid The tailgate lock is electrically operated. To open the trunk lid, unlock the central locking and press the trunk release button at the bottom of the trunk lid...
Seat belts Seat belts are an effective means of protecting the driver and passengers from serious injuries in road traffic accidents. Be sure to fasten your seat belt...
Front seat adjustment To ensure the most comfortable fit for people of different heights and builds, the position of the driver's and front passenger's seats can be changed in the...
Backseat The rear seat is equipped with head restraints that can be adjusted in height in the same way as the front seat head restraints. For the convenience of the...
Use of child seats According to the requirements of the Rules of the Road, children under 12 years of age must be transported in special child seats. Information about the types...
Steering wheel adjustment The car has a tilt steering column. Before driving, adjust the steering wheel so that it is comfortable to drive the car and the instrument cluster is clearly...
Headlight beam leveler Headlight beam leveling A is electrically operated and allows you to smoothly change the headlight range according to the vehicle load. This avoids blinding...
Rear view mirrors The car is equipped with external rear-view mirrors with manual adjustment of the position or with electric drive. The interior mirror is also adjustable. The...
Interior lighting For individual lighting of the driver's and front passenger's seats, a combined ceiling lamp is installed in the front part of the roof lining, which includes...
Sun visors Sun visors are designed to protect the eyes of the driver and front passenger from dazzling sunlight. For protection from the sun, grasp the edge of the visor...
Salon storage boxes The cabin has drawers for small items in the instrument panel... ...on the right side of the front passenger... ...and to the left on the driver's side. To...
Hood opening To gain access to the engine compartment, pull the handle of its lock drive towards you. Raise the hood... ... and through the gap formed, squeeze the tab of...
Gearbox control The car can be equipped with a five-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. Manual transmission operate according to the switching diagram printed on...
Safety regulations and recommendations Safety regulations Exhaust gases are toxic! If it is necessary to start the engine in a garage or other area, ensure good ventilation or be sure to open the...
Vehicle break-in Chevrolet Cruze cars are distinguished by high quality workmanship and materials used, so they are immediately ready for full-fledged operation and do not...
Vehicle operation during the warranty period The operation of the car during the warranty period is characterized by two main points: car break-in period (mileage of the first 1000 km); the possibility of...
Preparing the car for departure Before leaving, check the technical condition of the car. You will spend no more than ten minutes, but you will be sure that the systems and assemblies of the...
Refueling a car with gasoline Refuel your vehicle with unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of at least 92. Note: Dispenser nozzles for leaded gasoline (old style speakers) had an...
Using the jack When using the jack on soft ground, lay the base of the jack with a beam or board. 1. Engage 1st gear in a manual transmission or move the automatic...
Towing a car Warning: Engines of vehicles equipped with a catalytic converter must not be started by towing or pushing, as this may cause overheating and catalytic...
Features of the design of rims Two types of rims are installed on cars: stamped steel or cast alloy wheels. Steel rims are made from two parts. The wheel rim, on which the tire is mounted,...
Tire design features A tire is a complex, high-tech product. The comfort and safety of road traffic largely depend on the design and quality of the tires installed on the car....
Tire classification Depending on the recommended operating conditions, the following classes of tires are distinguished. 1. Summer tires - designed for use in the summer, mainly...
Tire marking The tire designation is printed on its sidewall (e.g. 205/60 R16 95H) and decrypted as follows: 205 - tire width, mm; 60 - the ratio of the height to the width...
Tips for choosing tires The first parameter that you need to decide on is the tire size. The service book indicates the size that best suits your car. Given that many manufacturers...
Tubeless tire repair The tubeless tire has a large «survivability». It is able to maintain tightness even with through damage. With a foreign body stuck in the tread, you can often...
Tips for using wheels Wheel replacement When changing a wheel, the direction of rotation of the tire should not be reversed, even if the tread pattern is non-directional, as...