Chevrolet Cruze Owners Manual: Engine Compartment Overview
1.4L L4 Engine
1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
2. Engine Oil Dipstick.
3. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View).
4. Engine Oil Fill Cap.
5. Remote Negative (-) Grounding Point.
6. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir.
7. Battery
8. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap.
9. Remote Positive (+) Terminal.
10. Engine Compartment Fuse Block
11. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir.
1.8L L4 Engine
1. Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
2. Engine Oil Dipstick
3. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View)
4. Engine Oil Fill Cap
5. Remote Negative (-) Grounding Point
6. Brake/Clutch Fluid Reservoir
7. Battery
8. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap
9. Remote Positive (+) Terminal
10. Engine Compartment Fuse Block
11. Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir
Hood
To open the hood:
1. Pull up on the hood release handle. It is located inside the vehicle to the
left of the steering column.
2. Go to the front of the vehicle and push the secondary hood rele ...
Engine Oil
To ensure proper engine performance and long life, careful attention must be
paid to engine oil.
Following these simple, but important steps will help protect your investment:
• Always use engine ...
Other materials:
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the
Preface section.
Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable
Disconnection and Connection.
Remove all related panels and compo ...
Brake Fluid
The brake/clutch master cylinder reservoir is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as
indicated on the reservoir cap.
There are only two reasons why the brake fluid level in the reservoir might go
down:
• The brake fluid level goes down because of normal brake lining wear. When new
linings are in ...
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in the vehicle are protected from short circuits by a combination
of fuses and circuit breakers. This greatly reduces the chance of damage caused
by electrical problems.
To check a fuse, look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse.
If the band is broken or melted, repla ...
