Chevrolet Cruze Owners Manual: Overheated Engine Protection Operating Mode
This emergency operating mode allows the vehicle to be driven to a safe place in an emergency situation. If an overheated engine condition exists, an overheat protection mode which alternates firing groups of cylinders helps prevent engine damage. In this mode, a significant loss in power and engine performance will be noticed. The temperature gauge will indicate an overheat condition exists. Driving extended distances and/or towing a trailer in the overheat protection mode should be avoided.
Notice: After driving in the overheated engine protection operating mode, to avoid engine damage, allow the engine to cool before attempting any repair. The engine oil will be severely degraded. Repair the cause of coolant loss, change the oil and reset the oil life system.
Engine Overheating
There is an engine coolant temperature gauge on the vehicle instrument cluster
to warn of engine overheating.
If the decision is made not to lift the hood when this warning appears, get service
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Washer Fluid
What to Use
When windshield washer fluid is needed, be sure to read the manufacturer's instructions
before use. If operating the vehicle in an area where the temperature may fall below
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Other materials:
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the
Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section.
Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Bat ...
Driver or Passenger Seat Retractor Side Belt Replacement
Warning: Refer to SIR Warning in the Preface section.
Warning: In order to prevent accidental deployment and the risk of personal
injury, do not dispose of an undeployed inflatable
restraint seat belt pretensioner as normal shop waste. Undeployed seat belt
pretensioners contain substance ...
Heated Seats
If available, the controls are on the center stack. The engine must be running
to operate the heated seats.
Press or
to heat the driver or passenger seat
cushion and seatback.
Press the control once for the highest setting. With each press of the control,
the heated seat will change to ...