2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner's Manual
Year:
2013
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Captiva Sport
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Table of Contents
2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner Manual BookTOC
1
Introduction
3
Using this Manual
3
About Driving the Vehicle
3
Danger, Warnings, and Cautions
3
Symbols
4
In Brief
5
Instrument Panel
6
Instrument Panel Overview
6
Initial Drive Information
8
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
8
Remote Vehicle Start
8
Door Locks
9
Liftgate
10
Windows
10
Seat Adjustment
11
Second Row Seats
13
Heated Seats
13
Head Restraint Adjustment
14
Safety Belts
14
Passenger Sensing System (United States)
14
Mirror Adjustment
15
Steering Wheel Adjustment
16
Interior Lighting
16
Exterior Lighting
17
Windshield Wiper/Washer
17
Climate Controls
18
Transmission
19
Vehicle Features
20
Radio(s)
20
Satellite Radio
20
Portable Audio Devices
21
Bluetooth®
21
Steering Wheel Controls
21
Cruise Control
21
Driver Information Center (DIC)
22
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
22
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
22
Power Outlets
23
Universal Remote System
23
Performance and Maintenance
23
Traction Control System (TCS)
23
StabiliTrak® System
24
Tire Pressure Monitor
24
Engine Oil Life System
24
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
25
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
25
Roadside Assistance Program
25
OnStar®
26
Keys, Doors, and Windows
27
Keys and Locks
27
Keys
27
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
28
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
28
Remote Vehicle Start
30
Door Locks
32
Power Door Locks
32
Delayed Locking
32
Automatic Door Locks
32
Lockout Protection
33
Safety Locks
33
Doors
34
Liftgate
34
Vehicle Security
35
Vehicle Alarm System
35
Immobilizer
36
Immobilizer Operation
36
Exterior Mirrors
38
Convex Mirrors
38
Power Mirrors
38
Folding Mirrors
38
Heated Mirrors
39
Interior Mirrors
39
Manual Rearview Mirror
39
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
39
Windows
40
Power Windows
40
Sun Visors
41
Roof
41
Sunroof
41
Seats and Restraints
43
Head Restraints
44
Active Head Restraints
45
Front Seats
45
Seat Adjustment
45
Power Seat Adjustment
46
Lumbar Adjustment
46
Reclining Seatbacks
47
Heated Front Seats
48
Folding Seatback
49
Rear Seats
50
Safety Belts
51
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
53
Lap-Shoulder Belt
54
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
57
Safety Belt Extender
58
Safety System Check
58
Safety Belt Care
58
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
59
Airbag System
59
Where Are the Airbags?
62
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
63
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
65
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
65
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
65
Passenger Sensing System (United States)
67
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
71
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
71
Airbag System Check
73
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
73
Child Restraints
74
Older Children
74
Infants and Young Children
76
Child Restraint Systems
78
Where to Put the Restraint
79
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
81
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
86
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)
86
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)
88
Storage
93
Storage Compartments
93
Instrument Panel Storage
93
Glove Box
93
Cupholders
93
Front Storage
93
Sunglasses Storage
93
Center Console Storage
94
Additional Storage Features
94
Cargo Cover
94
Cargo Tie-Downs
94
Cargo Management System
94
Convenience Net
95
Roof Rack System
95
Instruments and Controls
97
Controls
98
Steering Wheel Adjustment
98
Steering Wheel Controls
98
Horn
99
Windshield Wiper/Washer
99
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
100
Compass
100
Clock
102
Power Outlets
103
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
104
Instrument Cluster
105
Speedometer
106
Odometer
106
Trip Odometer
106
Tachometer
106
Fuel Gauge
106
Safety Belt Reminders
107
Airbag Readiness Light
108
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator (United States)
108
Charging System Light
109
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
110
Service Vehicle Soon Light
112
Brake System Warning Light
112
Electric Parking Brake Light
113
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
114
All-Wheel-Drive Light
114
Power Steering Warning Light
115
StabiliTrak® Indicator Light
115
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light
115
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
116
Tire Pressure Light
116
Fuel Economy Light
116
Low Fuel Warning Light
117
Security Light
117
Reduced Engine Power Light
117
High-Beam On Light
118
Front Fog Lamp Light
118
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light
118
Cruise Control Light
118
Door Ajar Light
118
Gate Ajar Light
119
Information Displays
119
Driver Information Center (DIC)
119
Vehicle Messages
124
Brake System Messages
124
Compass Messages
125
Cruise Control Messages
125
Door Ajar Messages
125
Engine Cooling System Messages
126
Engine Oil Messages
126
Engine Power Messages
127
Fuel System Messages
127
Key and Lock Messages
128
Lamp Messages
128
Object Detection System Messages
128
Ride Control System Messages
128
Airbag System Messages
129
Service Vehicle Messages
130
Tire Messages
130
Transmission Messages
131
Vehicle Reminder Messages
131
Vehicle Personalization
132
Universal Remote System
137
Universal Remote System Programming
137
Universal Remote System Operation
140
Lighting
143
Exterior Lighting
143
Exterior Lamp Controls
143
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
144
Flash-to-Pass
144
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
144
Automatic Headlamp System
145
Hazard Warning Flashers
145
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
145
Fog Lamps
146
Interior Lighting
146
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
146
Dome Lamps
147
Reading Lamps
147
Lighting Features
148
Entry Lighting
148
Battery Load Management
148
Battery Power Protection
148
Infotainment System
149
Introduction
149
Infotainment
149
Theft-Deterrent Feature
150
Overview
150
Operation
151
Radio
153
AM-FM Radio
153
Satellite Radio
154
Radio Reception
157
Fixed Mast Antenna
158
Satellite Radio Antenna
158
Audio Players
158
CD Player
158
MP3
163
Auxiliary Devices
167
Phone
171
Bluetooth
171
Climate Controls
179
Climate Control Systems
179
Automatic Climate Control System
182
Air Vents
186
Maintenance
186
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
186
Driving and Operating
189
Driving Information
190
Driver Behavior
190
Driving Environment
190
Vehicle Design
190
Distracted Driving
191
Defensive Driving
191
Drunk Driving
192
Control of a Vehicle
192
Braking
192
Steering
192
Off-Road Recovery
193
Loss of Control
193
Driving on Wet Roads
194
Highway Hypnosis
195
Hill and Mountain Roads
195
Winter Driving
196
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
197
Vehicle Load Limits
198
Starting and Operating
202
New Vehicle Break-In
202
Ignition Positions
202
Starting the Engine
204
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
205
Shifting Into Park
205
Shifting out of Park
206
Parking over Things That Burn
207
Engine Exhaust
207
Running the Vehicle While Parked
208
Automatic Transmission
208
Manual Mode
210
Fuel Economy Mode
211
Drive Systems
212
All-Wheel Drive
212
Brakes
212
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
212
Parking Brake
213
Ride Control Systems
215
Traction Control System (TCS)
215
StabiliTrak® System
216
Cruise Control
217
Object Detection Systems
219
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
219
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
221
Fuel
223
Recommended Fuel
223
Gasoline Specifications
223
Fuels in Foreign Countries
224
Fuel Additives
224
Fuel E85 (85% Ethanol)
224
Filling the Tank
225
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
226
Towing
227
General Towing Information
227
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
227
Trailer Towing
230
Towing Equipment
232
Conversions and Add-Ons
233
Add-On Electrical Equipment
233
Vehicle Care
235
General Information
236
Accessories and Modifications
236
Vehicle Checks
237
Doing Your Own Service Work
237
Hood
237
Engine Compartment Overview
238
Engine Cover
241
Engine Oil
242
Engine Oil Life System
244
Automatic Transmission Fluid
245
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
245
Cooling System
247
Engine Coolant
248
Engine Overheating
252
Power Steering Fluid
253
Washer Fluid
254
Brakes
254
Brake Fluid
255
Battery
257
All-Wheel Drive
257
Starter Switch Check
257
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
258
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
258
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
258
Wiper Blade Replacement
259
Headlamp Aiming
260
Bulb Replacement
260
Halogen Bulbs
260
Headlamps
260
Fog Lamps
261
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
261
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps
262
License Plate Lamp
263
Replacement Bulbs
263
Electrical System
264
Electrical System Overload
264
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
264
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
264
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
267
Wheels and Tires
270
Tires
270
All-Season Tires
271
Winter Tires
271
Summer Tires
271
Tire Sidewall Labeling
272
Tire Designations
274
Tire Terminology and Definitions
274
Tire Pressure
277
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation
278
Tire Pressure Monitor System
279
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
280
Tire Inspection
283
Tire Rotation
283
When It Is Time for New Tires
284
Buying New Tires
285
Different Size Tires and Wheels
286
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
287
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
288
Wheel Replacement
289
Tire Chains
289
If a Tire Goes Flat
290
Tire Changing
291
Compact Spare Tire
298
Jump Starting
299
Towing
303
Towing the Vehicle
303
Recreational Vehicle Towing
303
Appearance Care
306
Exterior Care
306
Interior Care
309
Floor Mats
312
Service and Maintenance
315
General Information
315
Maintenance Schedule
317
Special Application Services
322
Additional Maintenance and Care
323
Recommended Fluids
326
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
326
Maintenance Replacement Parts
328
Maintenance Records
329
Technical Data
331
Vehicle Identification
331
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
331
Service Parts Identification Label
331
Vehicle Data
332
Capacities and Specifications
332
Engine Drive Belt Routing
334
Customer Information
335
Customer Information
336
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (U.S. and Canada)
336
Customer Satisfaction Procedure (Mexico)
338
Customer Assistance Offices (U.S. and Canada)
339
Customer Assistance Offices (Mexico)
339
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users (U.S. and Canada)
340
Online Owner Center
340
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program (U.S. and Canada)
341
Roadside Assistance Program (Mexico)
341
Roadside Assistance Program (U.S. and Canada)
345
Scheduling Service Appointments (U.S. and Canada)
346
Courtesy Transportation Program (U.S. and Canada)
347
Collision Damage Repair (U.S. and Canada)
348
Service Publications Ordering Information
350
Reporting Safety Defects
351
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
351
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
352
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
352
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
353
Event Data Recorders
353
OnStar®
354
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
354
Radio Frequency Statement
354
OnStar
355
OnStar Overview
355
OnStar Services
356
Emergency
356
Security
356
Navigation
356
Connections
357
Diagnostics
359
OnStar Additional Information
359
Index
363
Index_A
363
Index_B
364
Index_C
364
Index_D
365
Index_E
366
Index_F
366
Index_G
367
Index_H
367
Index_I
368
Index_J
368
Index_K
368
Index_L
368
Index_M
369
Index_N
369
Index_O
369
Index_P
370
Index_R
370
Index_S
371
Index_T
372
Index_U
373
Index_V
373
Index_W
374
2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Overview
Introduction
The 2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport is a versatile compact SUV that brings together a blend of practicality, comfort, and technology. Designed for families and adventure seekers alike, it offers an eye-catching aesthetic and a functional interior, making it an appealing choice in a competitive market. With multiple trims to cater to different preferences, the Captiva Sport promises a satisfying drive for both daily commutes and weekend getaways.
Powertrains
The 2013 Chevrolet Captiva Sport boasts a robust powertrain lineup that includes a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine and an available 3.0-liter V6 engine. The four-cylinder produces a commendable 169 horsepower, while the V6 ramps up performance with 264 horsepower, ensuring both efficiency and power depending on the driver’s needs. Both engines are paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, and the option of front-wheel or all-wheel drive gives flexibility in handling different road conditions.
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The Chevrolet Captiva Sport owner manual for the 2013 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2013 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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