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:
Roof
Specifications
Sunroof Schematics
Sunroof Component Views
Sunroof Frame
Sunroof Sunshade
Sunroof Window
Sunroof Window Seal
Sunroof Housing Rear Drain Hose
Sunroof Housing Drain Gutter
Sunroof Frame Bolts
Sunroof Window Guide
Sunroof Air Deflector Cover
Su ...
Service Vehicle Messages
SERVICE AC SYSTEM
This message displays if there is a problem with the air conditioning system.
Take the vehicle to your dealer for service.
SERVICE POWER STEERING
This message displays if there is a problem with the power steering system. Take
the vehicle to your dealer for service.
SERVICE ...
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The TPMS is designed to warn the driver when a low tire pressure condition exists.
TPMS sensors are mounted onto each tire and wheel assembly, excluding the spare
tire and wheel assembly. The TPMS sensors monitor the air pressure in t ...
