Chevrolet Cruze Owners Manual: Trailer Towing (Fuel Economy Model)

Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips

Driving with a Trailer When towing a trailer: • Become familiar with the state and local laws that apply specifically to trailer towing. • Do not tow a trailer during the first 800 km (500 mi), t ...

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 ...

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Driving for Better Fuel Economy
Driving habits can affect fuel mileage. Here are some driving tips to get the best fuel economy possible. •  Avoid fast starts and accelerate smoothly. •  Brake gradually and avoid abrupt stops. • Avoid idling the engine for long periods of time. • When road and weather conditions ar ...

Installation Procedure
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the front wheelhouse front panel as noted  from the original panel. Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding where front wheelhouse front panel and front wheelhouse overlap. Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces f ...

Installation Procedure
Cut the front hinge pillar body in corresponding locations to fit the remaining original panel. The sectioning joint should be trimmed to allow a gap of one-and-one-half-times the metal thickness at the sectioning joint. Create a 50 mm (2 in) backing plate from the unused portion of ...