Hello everyone,
I've noticed that a number of people aren't aware of certain features that the Cruze offers. So I figured I'd compile a list of some. Feel free to add to it with your own discoveries. I know some of these are obvious but believe me, I've seen posts on this forum from people who were not aware of them. Here goes:
1. The reason there is no trunk release button inside the car is because there's a trunk release button on the trunk. It's located right where the license plate lights are. Reach under chrome trunk accent and give it a press. (one of the sales people at the dealer wasn't aware of this). Note the trunk will not open unless the doors are unlocked and the car is in park.
2. The centre console slides forward if you press the latch and pull. It makes things more comfortable. Just remember to slide it back when you want to open it.
3. If you have the automatic transmission, you can use the manual mode to accelerate from 2nd gear rather than 1st. This is particularly handy in the winter when you need the throttle to be less sensitive and the car to ease into speed and avoid tire spin.
4. You don't need to hold the key turned in order to start the car. A simple short flick to the start position engages the starter until the engine ignites. (try it, it's pretty cool). Also because of this, you cannot recrank the engine once started. This prevents damage to the starter motor.
5. The little slot on the passenger side foot well can be used to hold magazines, news papers, documents, or even a collapsable sun shade for the front windshield. (I'll post a photo when I get a chance)
6. You can set the car to unlock all doors when pressing the remote unlock just once. This option is in the configurations menu.
7. You don't need to reach to the centre console to lock the car. Pressing in the lock pin on the drivers door will also lock all doors. Note the doors will pop back to unlocked if your keys are in the ignition to prevent a lockout. So if you're wondering why your car won't lock using this method, check the ignition for your keys.
That's all I can think of for now. Like I said, feel free to add more. Maybe a sticky from the admins would help spread the word to new Cruze owners.
I've noticed that a number of people aren't aware of certain features that the Cruze offers. So I figured I'd compile a list of some. Feel free to add to it with your own discoveries. I know some of these are obvious but believe me, I've seen posts on this forum from people who were not aware of them. Here goes:
1. The reason there is no trunk release button inside the car is because there's a trunk release button on the trunk. It's located right where the license plate lights are. Reach under chrome trunk accent and give it a press. (one of the sales people at the dealer wasn't aware of this). Note the trunk will not open unless the doors are unlocked and the car is in park.
2. The centre console slides forward if you press the latch and pull. It makes things more comfortable. Just remember to slide it back when you want to open it.
3. If you have the automatic transmission, you can use the manual mode to accelerate from 2nd gear rather than 1st. This is particularly handy in the winter when you need the throttle to be less sensitive and the car to ease into speed and avoid tire spin.
4. You don't need to hold the key turned in order to start the car. A simple short flick to the start position engages the starter until the engine ignites. (try it, it's pretty cool). Also because of this, you cannot recrank the engine once started. This prevents damage to the starter motor.
5. The little slot on the passenger side foot well can be used to hold magazines, news papers, documents, or even a collapsable sun shade for the front windshield. (I'll post a photo when I get a chance)
6. You can set the car to unlock all doors when pressing the remote unlock just once. This option is in the configurations menu.
7. You don't need to reach to the centre console to lock the car. Pressing in the lock pin on the drivers door will also lock all doors. Note the doors will pop back to unlocked if your keys are in the ignition to prevent a lockout. So if you're wondering why your car won't lock using this method, check the ignition for your keys.
That's all I can think of for now. Like I said, feel free to add more. Maybe a sticky from the admins would help spread the word to new Cruze owners.
