Chevrolet 2013 Cruze, Owner'S Manual, Page: 106 / 292

Open the cover in the bottom of the
cupholder in the centre console. Fold
out the key bit of the electronic key and
insert it into the keyway.
Press the
Start/Stop button.
To switch off the engine, press the
Start/Stop button for at least 2 seconds.
Lock the driver's door with the mechan-
ical key. Locking the entire vehicle 25.
This option is intended for emerg-
encies only. Seek the assistance of a
CHEVROLET retailer.
The function (ignition on, lock/unlock
door) of the electronic key may not
work or the operating distance may
change because the frequency is mixed
with close others if any of following
occurs. In this case, open and close the
door using the key manually. If the elec-
tronic key does not work when it is in
the vehicle or you possess it, you can
start the engine by using emergency
operation. If the engine is not running
when you use the key manually, contact
a CHEVROLET retailer.

When the electronic key is close to a
radio transmitter such as a radio sta-
tion, an airport, a police station, a
government office, a base, a trans-
mitting tower, or a port.

When you keep the electronic key
near a mobile two-way radio system
or a cellular phone.
 When another vehicle’s electronic
key is being operated close to your
vehicle.

When the electronic key is dis-
charged.
The interior mobile two-way radio sys-
tem can disturb the electrical system of
the vehicle. Use the exterior mobile
two-way radio system. You must
always comply with the specific laws
and regulations of the country that you
are in.
Disabled electronic key
If you lock the door using a electronic
key outside the vehicle when another
electronic key is inside the vehicle, the
inside key will be disabled. It can not
make the engine to start. The disabled
electronic key can be reactivated when
you press the button of the disabled key.
Caution
If the electronic key is very close to
vehicle body like doors, windscreen,
rear window, anyone inside the vehi-
cle may start the engine by pressing
Stop/Start button. Be careful not to
do this.
102 Driving and operating
Electronic key reminder chime
The horn will sound three times contin-
uously to indicate that the electronic
key is inside the vehicle when you leave
the vehicle and close the door. The set-
ting of this function can be changed in
the Info-Display. When the electronic
key is very close to doors or window,
the vehicle might recognize that the
electronic key is inside the vehicle and
the horn might sound.
Restart without electronic key
When the electronic key is not inside the
vehicle while the engine is running, the
ignition mode will change to ACC (LED:
yellow) if you press the
Start/Stop
but-
ton to stop the engine. (After 5 minutes
without any input, the ignition will be
switched off automatically.) You can
restart the engine applying brake pedal
(automatic transmission) or clutch pedal
(manual transmission) and pressing the
Start/Stop button. This process can be
repeated continuously. If you press the
Start/Stop button without applying
brake or clutch pedal or it passes several
seconds in ACC mode, the engine will be
OFF (LED: off). And restarting is not pos-
sible.
The electronic key will not work if
any of following occurs

When the vehicle is in the electro-
magnetic field of high frequency.

When an electric equipment using
same frequency with the electronic
key is being worked.

When the battery of the electronic
key is discharged or has a problem.
Parking

Do not park the vehicle on an easily
ignitable surface. The high tempera-
ture of the exhaust system could
ignite the surface.

Always apply parking brake with-
out pressing release button. Apply
as firmly as possible on downhill or
uphill slopes. Depress the footbrake
at the same time to reduce operating
force.
 Switch off the engine and ignition.
Turn the steering wheel until the
steering wheel lock engages.

If the vehicle is on a level surface or
uphill slope, engage first gear or set
the selector lever to P before switch-
ing off the ignition. On an uphill
slope , turn the front wheels away
from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill slope,
engage reverse gear or set the selec-
tor lever to P before switching off the
ignition. Turn the front wheels
towards the kerb.
 Lock the vehicle and activate the
anti-theft alarm system.
103 Driving and operating