Chevrolet Cruze Owners Manual: 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.
• Will any holes be made in the body of the vehicle when the trailer hitch is installed? If so, seal the holes when the hitch is removed. If the holes are not sealed, dirt, water, and deadly carbon monoxide (CO) from the exhaust can get into the vehicle.
Safety Chains
Always attach chains between the vehicle and the trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer to help prevent the tongue from contacting the road if it becomes separated from the hitch.
Leave enough slack so the rig can turn. Never allow safety chains to drag on the ground.
Trailer Brakes
Does the trailer have its own brakes? Be sure to read and follow the instructions for the trailer brakes so they are installed, adjusted, and maintained properly.
Because the vehicle has antilock brakes, do not tap into the vehicle's brake system. If this is done, both brake systems will not work well, or at all.
Trailer Towing (Except Fuel Economy Model)
Before pulling a trailer, there are three important considerations that have
to do with weight:
• The weight of the trailer.
• The weight of the trailer tongue.
• The total weight on your vehicle ...
Conversions and Add-Ons
Add-On Electrical Equipment
Notice: Some electrical equipment can damage the vehicle or cause components
to not work and would not be covered by the warranty. Always check with your dealer
before ...
Other materials:
Inflatable Restraint Module Handling and Scrapping
Special Tools
EL-38826 SIR Deployment Harness
EL-39401-B SIR Deployment Fixture
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Live and Undeployed Inflator Module
Warning: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning
in the Preface section.
Take special care when h ...
Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove as much power steering fluid from the remote power steering fluid
reservoir as possible.
Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.
Hose Clamp
Procedure
Compress the power steering fluid reservoir outlet and inlet hose clamp
from the power ...
Filling the Tank
WARNING
Fuel vapors and fuel fires burn violently and can cause injury or death.
• To help avoid injuries to you and others, read and follow all the instructions
on the fuel pump island.
• Turn off the engine when refueling.
• Keep sparks, flames, and smoking materials away from fuel.
• Do no ...