2020 Chevrolet Trax Owner's Manual

2020 Chevrolet Trax owners manual
Year:
2020
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Trax
Rating:
(10)

Online manual

Size:
5.74 MB

Table of Contents

Canadian Vehicle Owners
3
Using this Manual
3
About Driving the Vehicle
3
Danger, Warning, and Caution
4
Symbols
4
Keys (Key Access)
8
Keys (Keyless Access)
10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
11
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Keyless Access)
11
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key Access)
17
Remote Vehicle Start
20
Door Locks
21
Power Door Locks
22
Delayed Locking
22
Automatic Door Locks
23
Lockout Protection
23
Vehicle Alarm System
26
Steering Column Lock
27
Immobilizer
28
Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access)
28
Convex Mirrors
30
Power Mirrors
30
Folding Mirrors
30
Interior Rearview Mirrors
31
Manual Rearview Mirror
31
Power Windows
32
Seat Adjustment
38
Power Seat Adjustment
39
Lumbar Adjustment
40
Reclining Seatbacks
40
Front Seat Armrest
41
Heated Front Seats
41
How to Wear Seat Belts Properly
49
Lap-Shoulder Belt
51
Seat Belt Use During Pregnancy
53
Seat Belt Extender
54
Safety System Check
54
Seat Belt Care
54
Where Are the Airbags?
57
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
59
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
60
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
60
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
60
Passenger Sensing System
62
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
66
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
66
Airbag System Check
67
Older Children
68
Infants and Young Children
69
Child Restraint Systems
72
Where to Put the Restraint
73
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
74
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
82
Securing Child Restraints (With the Seat Belt in the Rear Seat)
83
Instrument Panel Storage
88
Glove Box
88
Cupholders
88
Cargo Cover
89
Cargo Management System
89
Steering Wheel Adjustment
93
Steering Wheel Controls
93
Horn
93
Windshield Wiper/Washer
94
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
95
Compass
96
Clock
96
Instrument Cluster
98
Speedometer
100
Odometer
100
Trip Odometer
100
Tachometer
100
Fuel Gauge
100
Seat Belt Reminders
101
Airbag Readiness Light
102
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
102
Charging System Light
103
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light)
103
Service Vehicle Soon Light
105
Owner Manual Indicator
105
Brake System Warning Light
106
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
106
Operate Pedal Light
107
Up-Shift Light
107
Power Steering Warning Light
107
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light
107
Vehicle Ahead Indicator
107
Ultrasonic Parking Sensor Light
108
Traction Off Light
108
StabiliTrak OFF Light
108
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light
109
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
109
Tire Pressure Light
109
Engine Oil Pressure Light
110
Low Fuel Warning Light
110
Immobilizer Light
111
Reduced Engine Power Light
111
High-Beam On Light
111
Front Fog Lamp Light
111
Lamps On Reminder
112
Cruise Control Light
112
Vehicle Messages (Uplevel)
117
Vehicle Messages (Base Level)
117
Engine Power Messages
119
Vehicle Speed Messages
119
Exterior Lamp Controls
123
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
124
Flash-to-Pass
124
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
124
Automatic Headlamp System
125
Hazard Warning Flashers
125
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
126
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
126
Courtesy Lamps
127
Dome Lamps
127
Entry Lighting
128
Exit Lighting
128
Battery Load Management
128
Battery Power Protection
129
Overview
131
AM-FM Radio
135
Satellite Radio
137
Radio Reception
137
Avoiding Untrusted Media Devices
138
USB Port
138
Auxiliary Jack
141
Bluetooth Audio
141
Bluetooth (Overview)
144
Bluetooth (Pairing and Using the Phone)
145
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
149
Settings
150
Climate Control Systems
156
Air Intake
159
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
159
Driver Behavior
162
Driving Environment
162
Vehicle Design
162
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
163
Distracted Driving
163
Defensive Driving
164
Drunk Driving
164
Control of a Vehicle
164
Braking
164
Steering
165
Off-Road Recovery
166
Loss of Control
167
Driving on Wet Roads
167
Hill and Mountain Roads
168
Winter Driving
169
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
170
New Vehicle Break-In
174
Ignition Positions (Key Access)
175
Ignition Positions (Keyless Access)
177
Starting the Engine
179
Engine Heater
181
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
182
Shifting Into Park
183
Shifting out of Park
184
Parking (Manual Transmission)
185
Parking over Things That Burn
185
Manual Mode
189
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
193
Parking Brake
193
Brake Assist
194
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
195
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
200
Park Assist
202
Forward Collision Alert (FCA) System
204
Side Blind Zone Alert (SBZA)
205
Top Tier Fuel
209
Recommended Fuel
209
Prohibited Fuels
209
Fuels in Foreign Countries
210
Fuel Additives
210
Filling the Tank
210
California Proposition 65 Warning
215
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements
216
Doing Your Own Service Work
216
Hood
217
Engine Compartment Overview
219
Engine Oil
222
Engine Oil Life System
224
Automatic Transmission Fluid
225
Manual Transmission Fluid
226
Hydraulic Clutch
226
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
226
Cooling System
228
Engine Overheating
232
Power Steering Fluid (1.4L L4 Engine (LUV))
233
Power Steering Fluid (1.8L L4 Engine)
233
Washer Fluid
234
Brakes
235
Brake Fluid
235
Battery - North America
237
All-Wheel Drive
237
Starter Switch Check
238
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
238
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
238
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
239
Wiper Blade Replacement
239
Windshield Replacement
240
Gas Strut(s)
241
Halogen Bulbs
242
LED Lighting
243
Headlamps, Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
243
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Sidemarker, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps
246
Electrical System Overload
249
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
249
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
250
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
253
Tires
256
All-Season Tires
257
Winter Tires
257
Tire Sidewall Labeling
258
Tire Designations
260
Tire Terminology and Definitions
261
Tire Pressure
263
Tire Pressure Monitor System
264
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
265
Tire Inspection
268
Tire Rotation
269
When It Is Time for New Tires
270
Buying New Tires
271
Different Size Tires and Wheels
272
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
272
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
274
Wheel Replacement
274
Tire Chains
275
If a Tire Goes Flat
275
Tire Changing
277
Exterior Care
289
Interior Care
294
General Information
299
Maintenance Schedule
301
Special Application Services
306
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
310
Maintenance Replacement Parts
311
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
314
Capacities and Specifications
315
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
317
Customer Assistance Offices
319
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
320
Online Owner Center
320
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
321
Roadside Assistance Program
321
Scheduling Service Appointments
323
Courtesy Transportation Program
323
Collision Damage Repair
324
Publication Ordering Information
326
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
327
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
328
Cybersecurity
329
Event Data Recorders
330
Emergency
333
Security
334
Navigation
340
Connections
341
Index_A
343
Index_B
344
Index_C
344
Index_D
345
Index_E
346
Index_F
346
Index_G
347
Index_H
347
Index_I
347
Index_J
348
Index_K
348
Index_L
348
Index_M
349
Index_N
349
Index_O
349
Index_P
350
Index_R
350
Index_S
351
Index_T
352
Index_U
353
Index_V
353
Index_W
353

FAQ about the 2020 Chevrolet Trax Manual

What contains the 2020 Trax manual?

The Chevrolet Trax owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by Chevrolet to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the Chevrolet Trax. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a Chevrolet Trax 2020 owner's manual:

  • Maintenance for your Chevrolet Trax, such as oil changes, tire rotations, brake inspections, and fluid checks
  • Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Maintenance, for basic maintenance tasks that Chevrolet Trax owners can do
  • Environmental Information about environmentally-friendly driving practices
  • Customer Assistance, with contact information for customer support
  • Handling the Unexpected, including tire changes, jump-starting, and common car issues

Where to download the 2020 Chevrolet Trax Owners Manual?

The Chevrolet Trax owner manual for the 2020 model year is to be found on this page.

Is the manual for the Chevrolet Trax year 2020 free?

Yes, the owner manual for the model year 2020 is free, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.

The Chevrolet Trax (2020) owner's manual is available in English?

Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2020 is available in English.

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