Chevrolet 2013 Cruze, Owner'S Manual, Page: 101 / 292

Warning
Climate control systems have to be
serviced exclusively by qualified
personnel. Improper service methods
may cause personal injury.
AIR CONDITIONING REGULAR
OPERATION
In order to ensure continuously efficient
performance, cooling must be operated
for a few minutes once a month, irre-
spective of the weather and time of year.
Operation with cooling is not possible
when outside temperature is low.
SERVICE
For optimal cooling performance, it is
recommended to annually check the
climate control system, starting three
years after initial vehicle registration.

Functionality and pressure test
 Heating functionality

Leakage check

Check of drive belts
 Cleaning of condenser and evapora-
tor drainage
 Performance check
Note
Use only approved refrigerant.
96 Climate control
DRIVING AND
OPERATING DRIVING HINTS
CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE
Never coast with engine not running
Many systems will not function in this
situation (e.g. brake servo unit, power
steering). Driving in this manner is a
danger to yourself and others.
Pedals
To ensure the pedal travel is uninhib-
ited, there must be no mats in the area of
the pedals.
Driving with diesel - engine vehicle
The turbocharger elements rotate very
fast. If the oil supply to running parts
stops
,
the turbocharger system may be
seriously damaged . The owner should
be encouraged to observe the following
precautions to ensure maximum turbo-
charger service life.
 After starting the engine
,
let it run
for about 1 to 2 minutes with idle
speed (avoid acceleration or driving
off the vehicle).

Do not stop the engine immediately
after coming back from the highload
driving (such as high speed driving
or driving down a long slope). Let
the engine run for about 1 to 2 min-
utes at idle speed to cool it down.
 After changing the engine oil and
oil filter, start the engine and let it
run for about 1 to 2 minutes with
idle speed (avoid acceleration or
driving off the vehicle).

Operate the engine above idle only
after normal engine oil pressure has
been established. Forcing the
turbocharger to operate before the
bearings are adequately lubricated
creates unnecessary friction.
 Use only the specified engine oil
and observe inspection and replace-
ment intervals.

At low ambient temperature, or
when the vehicle has not been used
for a long period, normal engine oil
pressure and flow is affected. Under
these conditions the engine should
be started and allowed to idle for a
few minutes before operating at
higher rpm.
Driving hints ................................... 97
Starting and operating .................... 98
Starting the engine ......................... 99
Engine exhaust ............................. 104
Automatic transmission ............... 104
Manual transmission .................... 107
Brakes .......................................... 108
Cruise control ............................... 109
Object detection systems .............. 111
Fuel ............................................... 114
97 Driving and operating