Chevrolet Cruze Owners Manual: Remote Vehicle Start
For vehicles with this feature, the engine can be started from outside the vehicle.
Starting the Vehicle
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press and release 
.
3. Immediately after completing Step 2, press and hold
for at least two seconds or until the
turn signal lamps flash.
When the engine starts, the parking lamps will turn on and remain on as long as the engine is running. The doors will be locked and the climate control system may come on.
The engine will continue to run for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a 10-minute time extension. Remote start can be extended only once.
Canceling a Remote Start
To cancel a remote start, do one of the following: • Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle and press and hold / until the parking lamps turn off.
• Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
• Turn the vehicle on and then off.
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
The Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter may work up to 60m (195 ft) away from
the vehicle.
RKE Transmitter with Remote Start Shown
Press the key release button to extend the key blade. The ke ...
Door Locks
To lock or unlock the vehicle from outside, use the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE)
transmitter or the key.
From inside the vehicle, use the power door lock switch.
Power Door Locks
: Press to unloc ...
Other materials:
Steering Knuckle Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the
Vehicle
Remove the wheel bearing and hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing
and Hub Replacement.
Separate the outer tie rod end from the knuckle. Refer to Steering
Linkage Outer Tie R ...
Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Replacement
Warning: Refer to SIR Warning in the Preface section.
Warning: Refer to SIR Inflator Module Handling and Storage Warning in the
Preface section.
Warning: Following the deployment of a side impact air bag, inspect the
following parts for damage. Replace these parts if
necessary:
Th ...
Loss of Control
Skidding
There are three types of skids that correspond to the vehicle's three control
systems:
• Braking Skid — wheels are not rolling.
• Steering or Cornering Skid — too much speed or steering in a curve causes tires
to slip and lose cornering force.
• Acceleration Skid — too much thro ...
