Chevrolet Cruze Owners Manual: Battery
Refer to the replacement number on the original battery label when a new battery is needed.
WARNING
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Vehicle Storage
WARNING
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explode.
You can be badly hurt if you are not careful.
Infrequent Usage: Remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery to keep the battery from running down.
Extended Storage: Remove the black, negative (−) cable from the battery or use a battery trickle charger.
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
dow ...
Starter Switch Check
WARNING
When you are doing this inspection, the vehicle could move suddenly. If the
vehicle moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before starting this check, be sure there is enough room aroun ...
Other materials:
Air/Wind Noise
Special Tools
CH-39570 Chassis Ear
GE-41416 Ultrasonic Leak Detector
Warning: Refer to Assistant Driving Warning in the Preface section.
To analyze a reported windnoise condition, test drive the vehicle to
determine the origin of the noise.
Choose a regular route with smooth and strai ...
Hill and Mountain Roads
Driving on steep hills or through mountains is different than driving on flat
or rolling terrain. Tips for driving in these conditions include:
• Keep the vehicle serviced and in good shape.
• Check all fluid levels and brakes, tires, cooling system, and transmission.
• Shift to a lower g ...
Compact Spare Tire
WARNING
Driving with more than one compact spare tire at a time could result in loss
of braking and handling. This could lead to a crash and you or others could be injured.
Use only one compact spare tire at a time.
If this vehicle has a compact spare tire, it was fully inflated when new; howe ...
