Chevrolet Cruze Owners Manual: Defensive Driving
Defensive driving means “always expect the unexpected.” The first step in driving defensively is to wear the safety belt.
• Assume that other road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, and other drivers) are going to be careless and make mistakes.
Anticipate what they might do and be ready.
• Allow enough following distance between you and the driver in front of you.
• Focus on the task of driving.
Distracted Driving
Distraction comes in many forms and can take your focus from the task of driving.
Exercise good judgment and do not let other activities divert your attention away
from the road. Many local govern ...
Drunk Driving
Death and injury associated with drinking and driving is a global tragedy.
WARNING
Drinking and then driving is very dangerous. Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness,
and judgment can be affec ...
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Brake Assist
This vehicle has a brake assist feature designed to assist the driver in stopping
or decreasing vehicle speed in emergency driving conditions. This feature uses the
stability system hydraulic brake control module to supplement the power brake system
under conditions where the driver has quickl ...
Navigation System
If the vehicle has a navigation system, there is a separate navigation manual
that includes information on the radio, audio players, and navigation system.
The navigation system provides detailed maps of most major freeways and roads.
After a destination has been set, the system provides turn-b ...
Windshield Wiper/Washer
The windshield wiper/washer lever is on the right side of the steering column.
With the ignition in ACC/ ACCESSORY or ON/RUN, move the windshield wiper lever to
select the wiper speed.
HI: Use for fast wipes.
LO: Use for slow wipes.
INT: Move the lever up to INT for intermittent wipes, th ...
