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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Towing Equipment
Hitches
Use the correct hitch equipment.
See your dealer or a hitch dealer for assistance.
• The rear bumper on the vehicle is not intended for hitches. Do not attach
rental hitches or other bumper-type hitches to it. Use only a frame-mounted hitch
that does not attach to the bumper.
• ...
Scheduling Service Appointments
When the vehicle requires warranty service, contact your dealer and request an
appointment. By scheduling a service appointment and advising the service consultant
of your transportation needs, your dealer can help minimize your inconvenience.
If the vehicle cannot be scheduled into the service ...
Front Suspension Description and Operation
The front suspension has 2 primary purposes:
Isolate the driver from irregularities in the road surface.
Define the ride and handling characteristics of the vehicle.
The front suspension absorbs the impact of the tires travelling over
irregular road surfaces and dissipates this energy thr ...
