Chevrolet 2013 Cruze, Owner'S Manual, Page: 109 / 292

CATALYTIC CONVERTER
The catalytic converter reduces the
amount of harmful substances in the
exhaust gas.
Caution
Fuel grades other than those listed on
page 114 could damage the catalytic
converter or electronic components.
Unburnt fuel will overheat and damage
the catalytic converter. Therefore avoid
excessive use of the starter, running the
fuel tank dry and starting the engine by
pushing or towing.
In the event of misfiring, uneven engine
running, a reduction in engine perfor-
mance
or other unusual problems, have
the cause of the fault rectified by a
CHEVROLET retailer as soon as possi-
ble. In an emergency, driving can be
continued for a short period, keeping
vehicle speed and engine speed low.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
The automatic transmission permits
manual gear shifting (manual mode) or
automatic gear shifting (automatic
mode).
TRANSMISSION DISPLAY
The mode or selected gear is shown in
the transmission display.
ENGINE EXHAUST
Danger
Engine exhaust gases contain poison-
ous carbon monoxide, which is colour-
less and odourless and could be fatal if
inhaled.
If exhaust gases enter the interior of
the vehicle, open the windows. Have
the cause of the fault rectified by a
CHEVROLET retailer.
Avoid driving with an open load com-
partment, otherwise exhaust gases
could enter the vehicle.
104 Driving and operating
P
R
N
D
+
M_
To engage P or R, push the release
button.
To start the engine, press the brake
pedal in either P or N position.
Do not accelerate while engaging a
gear. Never depress the accelerator
pedal and brake pedal at the same time.
When a gear is engaged, the vehicle
slowly begins to creep when the brake
is released.
Engine braking
To utilise the engine braking effect,
select a lower gear in good time when
driving downhill.
Rocking the vehicle
Rocking the vehicle is only permissible if
the vehicle is stuck in sand, mud or snow.
Move the selector lever between D and R
in a repeat pattern. Do not race the engine
and avoid sudden acceleration.
Parking
Apply the parking brake, engage P and
remove ignition key.
MANUAL MODE
Move selector lever out of position D
towards the left and then forwards or
backwards.
= Shift to a higher gear.
= Shift to a lower gear.
If a higher gear is selected when vehicle
speed is too low, or a lower gear when
vehicle speed is too high, the shift is not
executed.
If engine speed is too low, the transmis-
sion automatically shifts to a lower gear
above a specific vehicle speed.
SELECTOR LEVER
P =
Park position , wheels are locked ,
engage only when the vehicle is
stationary and the parking brake
is applied
R = Reverse gear, engage only when
vehicle is stationary
N = Neutral
D = Automatic mode with all gears
The selector lever is locked in
P.
To
move, switch on ignition, apply brake
pedal and push release button.
105 Driving and operating