2014 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Owner's Manual
Year:
2014
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Captiva Sport
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Table of Contents
2014 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
7
Instrument Panel
8
Instrument Panel Overview
8
Initial Drive Information
10
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
10
Remote Vehicle Start
10
Door Locks
11
Liftgate
12
Windows
12
Seat Adjustment
13
Second Row Seats
15
Heated Seats
15
Head Restraint Adjustment
16
Safety Belts
16
Passenger Sensing System
16
Mirror Adjustment
17
Steering Wheel Adjustment
18
Interior Lighting
18
Exterior Lighting
19
Windshield Wiper/Washer
19
Climate Controls
20
Transmission
21
Vehicle Features
22
Radio(s)
22
Satellite Radio
23
Portable Audio Devices
23
Bluetooth®
23
Steering Wheel Controls
23
Cruise Control
24
Infotainment System
24
Driver Information Center (DIC)
24
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
25
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
25
Power Outlets
25
Universal Remote System
25
Performance and Maintenance
26
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
26
Tire Pressure Monitor
26
Engine Oil Life System
27
E85 or FlexFuel
27
Driving for Better Fuel Economy
27
Roadside Assistance Program
28
OnStar®
28
Keys, Doors, and Windows
29
Keys and Locks
29
Keys
29
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System
30
Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation
30
Remote Vehicle Start
32
Door Locks
34
Power Door Locks
34
Delayed Locking
34
Automatic Door Locks
34
Lockout Protection
35
Safety Locks
35
Doors
36
Liftgate
36
Vehicle Security
37
Vehicle Alarm System
37
Immobilizer
38
Immobilizer Operation
38
Exterior Mirrors
39
Convex Mirrors
39
Power Mirrors
40
Folding Mirrors
40
Heated Mirrors
40
Automatic Dimming Mirror
40
Interior Mirrors
41
Interior Rearview Mirrors
41
Manual Rearview Mirror
41
Automatic Dimming Rearview Mirror
41
Windows
41
Power Windows
41
Sun Visors
42
Roof
42
Sunroof
42
Seats and Restraints
45
Head Restraints
46
Active Head Restraints
47
Front Seats
47
Seat Adjustment
47
Power Seat Adjustment
48
Lumbar Adjustment
48
Reclining Seatbacks
49
Heated Front Seats
50
Folding Seatback
51
Rear Seats
52
Safety Belts
53
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
55
Lap-Shoulder Belt
56
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
59
Safety Belt Extender
60
Safety System Check
60
Safety Belt Care
60
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
61
Airbag System
61
Where Are the Airbags?
63
When Should an Airbag Inflate?
65
What Makes an Airbag Inflate?
66
How Does an Airbag Restrain?
66
What Will You See after an Airbag Inflates?
66
Passenger Sensing System (United States)
68
Servicing the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
72
Adding Equipment to the Airbag-Equipped Vehicle
72
Airbag System Check
73
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
74
Child Restraints
74
Older Children
74
Infants and Young Children
76
Child Restraint Systems
79
Where to Put the Restraint
80
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
82
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
88
Securing Child Restraints (Rear Seat)
88
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)
90
Storage
95
Storage Compartments
95
Instrument Panel Storage
95
Glove Box
95
Cupholders
95
Front Storage
95
Sunglasses Storage
95
Center Console Storage
96
Additional Storage Features
96
Cargo Cover
96
Cargo Tie-Downs
96
Cargo Management System
96
Convenience Net
97
Roof Rack System
97
Instruments and Controls
99
Controls
100
Steering Wheel Adjustment
100
Steering Wheel Controls
100
Horn
101
Windshield Wiper/Washer
101
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
102
Compass
102
Clock
104
Power Outlets
105
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicators
106
Instrument Cluster
107
Speedometer
108
Odometer
108
Trip Odometer
108
Tachometer
108
Fuel Gauge
108
Safety Belt Reminders
109
Airbag Readiness Light
110
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
111
Charging System Light
111
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
112
Service Vehicle Soon Light
114
Brake System Warning Light
114
Electric Parking Brake Light
115
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Warning Light
116
All-Wheel-Drive Light
117
Power Steering Warning Light
117
StabiliTrak® Indicator Light
117
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light
118
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Light
118
Tire Pressure Light
119
Fuel Economy Light
119
Low Fuel Warning Light
119
Security Light
119
Reduced Engine Power Light
120
High-Beam On Light
120
Front Fog Lamp Light
120
Low Washer Fluid Warning Light
121
Cruise Control Light
121
Door Ajar Light
121
Gate Ajar Light
121
Information Displays
122
Driver Information Center (DIC)
122
Vehicle Messages
126
Brake System Messages
127
Compass Messages
127
Cruise Control Messages
128
Door Ajar Messages
128
Engine Cooling System Messages
128
Engine Oil Messages
129
Engine Power Messages
130
Fuel System Messages
130
Key and Lock Messages
130
Lamp Messages
130
Object Detection System Messages
131
Ride Control System Messages
131
Airbag System Messages
132
Service Vehicle Messages
132
Tire Messages
132
Transmission Messages
133
Vehicle Reminder Messages
134
Vehicle Personalization
134
Universal Remote System
140
Universal Remote System Programming
140
Universal Remote System Operation
143
Lighting
145
Exterior Lighting
145
Exterior Lamp Controls
145
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
146
Flash-to-Pass
146
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
146
Automatic Headlamp System
146
Hazard Warning Flashers
147
Turn and Lane-Change Signals
147
Fog Lamps
148
Interior Lighting
148
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
148
Dome Lamps
149
Reading Lamps
149
Lighting Features
150
Entry Lighting
150
Battery Load Management
150
Battery Power Protection
150
Infotainment
151
Theft-Deterrent Feature
152
Overview
152
Operation
154
Radio
155
AM-FM Radio
155
Satellite Radio
156
Radio Reception
160
Fixed Mast Antenna
160
Satellite Radio Antenna
160
Audio Players
161
CD Player
161
MP3
166
Auxiliary Devices
170
Phone
174
Bluetooth
174
Climate Controls
183
Climate Control Systems
183
Automatic Climate Control System
187
Air Vents
191
Maintenance
191
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
191
Driving and Operating
193
Driving Information
194
Driver Behavior
194
Driving Environment
194
Vehicle Design
194
Distracted Driving
194
Defensive Driving
195
Drunk Driving
195
Control of a Vehicle
196
Braking
196
Steering
196
Off-Road Recovery
197
Loss of Control
197
Driving on Wet Roads
198
Highway Hypnosis
199
Hill and Mountain Roads
199
Winter Driving
200
If the Vehicle Is Stuck
201
Vehicle Load Limits
202
Starting and Operating
206
New Vehicle Break-In
206
Ignition Positions
207
Starting the Engine
209
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
210
Shifting Into Park
210
Shifting out of Park
211
Parking over Things That Burn
212
Engine Exhaust
212
Running the Vehicle While Parked
213
Automatic Transmission
213
Manual Mode
215
Fuel Economy Mode
216
Drive Systems
217
All-Wheel Drive
217
Brakes
217
Antilock Brake System (ABS)
217
Parking Brake
218
Ride Control Systems
220
Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control
220
Cruise Control
222
Driver Assistance Systems
224
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
224
Rear Vision Camera (RVC)
226
Fuel
227
Recommended Fuel
228
Gasoline Specifications
228
California Fuel Requirements
228
Fuels in Foreign Countries
229
Fuel Additives
229
E85 or FlexFuel
229
Filling the Tank
230
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
232
Trailer Towing
232
General Towing Information
232
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
233
Towing Equipment
238
Conversions and Add-Ons
239
Add-On Electrical Equipment
239
Vehicle Care
241
General Information
242
Accessories and Modifications
242
Vehicle Checks
243
Doing Your Own Service Work
243
Hood
243
Engine Compartment Overview
244
Engine Cover
247
Engine Oil
248
Engine Oil Life System
250
Automatic Transmission Fluid
251
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
252
Cooling System
253
Engine Coolant
254
Engine Overheating
258
Power Steering Fluid
260
Washer Fluid
260
Brakes
261
Brake Fluid
262
Battery
263
All-Wheel Drive
264
Starter Switch Check
264
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control Function Check
264
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
265
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
265
Wiper Blade Replacement
265
Headlamp Aiming
267
Bulb Replacement
267
Halogen Bulbs
267
Headlamps
267
Fog Lamps
268
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
268
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps
269
License Plate Lamp
269
Replacement Bulbs
270
Electrical System
270
Electrical System Overload
270
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
271
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
271
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
274
Wheels and Tires
277
Tires
277
All-Season Tires
278
Winter Tires
278
Summer Tires
278
Tire Sidewall Labeling
279
Tire Designations
281
Tire Terminology and Definitions
282
Tire Pressure
284
Tire Pressure for High-Speed Operation
286
Tire Pressure Monitor System
286
Tire Pressure Monitor Operation
287
Tire Inspection
290
Tire Rotation
290
When It Is Time for New Tires
291
Buying New Tires
292
Different Size Tires and Wheels
294
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
294
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
296
Wheel Replacement
296
Tire Chains
297
If a Tire Goes Flat
297
Tire Changing
299
Compact Spare Tire
305
Jump Starting
306
Towing the Vehicle
310
Recreational Vehicle Towing
311
Appearance Care
314
Exterior Care
314
Interior Care
318
Floor Mats
322
Service and Maintenance
323
General Information
323
Maintenance Schedule
324
Special Application Services
330
Additional Maintenance and Care
331
Recommended Fluids
334
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
334
Maintenance Replacement Parts
335
Maintenance Records
337
Technical Data
341
Vehicle Identification
341
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
341
Service Parts Identification Label
341
Vehicle Data
342
Capacities and Specifications
342
Engine Drive Belt Routing
344
Customer Information
345
Customer Information
345
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
345
Customer Assistance Offices
347
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
348
Online Owner Center
348
GM Mobility Reimbursement Program
349
Roadside Assistance Program
349
Scheduling Service Appointments
351
Courtesy Transportation Program
351
Collision Damage Repair
353
Service Publications Ordering Information
355
Reporting Safety Defects
356
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
356
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
357
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
357
Vehicle Data Recording and Privacy
357
Event Data Recorders
358
OnStar®
358
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
359
Radio Frequency Statement
359
OnStar
361
OnStar Overview
361
OnStar Services
362
Emergency
362
Security
362
Navigation
362
Connections
363
Diagnostics
365
OnStar Additional Information
365
Index
371
Index_A
371
Index_B
372
Index_C
372
Index_D
373
Index_E
374
Index_F
374
Index_G
375
Index_H
375
Index_I
376
Index_J
376
Index_K
376
Index_L
376
Index_M
377
Index_N
377
Index_O
377
Index_P
378
Index_R
379
Index_S
379
Index_T
381
Index_U
381
Index_V
381
Index_W
382
2014 Chevrolet Captiva Sport Overview
Introduction
The 2014 Chevrolet Captiva Sport is a versatile compact SUV that brings together a blend of spaciousness, comfort, and fuel efficiency, making it a perfect choice for families and urban adventurers alike. With its robust exterior design combined with a well-appointed interior, the Captiva Sport not only promises a smooth driving experience but also an array of features tailored to modern needs.
Powertrains
This dynamic SUV is offered with two main powertrains, ensuring that drivers have the choice best suited to their needs. The base engine is a 2.4-liter four-cylinder delivering an impressive 182 horsepower, providing adequate power for city and highway driving. For those seeking enhanced performance, a 3.0-liter V6 engine is available, churning out 264 horsepower, delivering confident acceleration and towing capabilities. Both engines come paired with a smooth six-speed automatic transmission, with available all-wheel drive for improved traction and stability, particularly in adverse weather conditions.
Trims
The 2014 Captiva Sport is offered in multiple well-equipped trims, including the Base, LT, and LTZ. Each trim level caters to varying preferences, with the LT and LTZ adding features like a power-adjustable driver’s seat, upgraded audio systems, and larger alloy wheels. Standard features include keyless entry, a rearview camera, and a six-speaker sound system, while higher trims offer luxurious enhancements such as leather upholstery and advanced infotainment capabilities.
Features
In terms of features, the Captiva Sport comes loaded with modern technologies, including Bluetooth connectivity, remote start, and an optional touchscreen display with smartphone integration. Safety is also a priority, with advanced options like rear parking sensors, stability control, and multiple airbags throughout the cabin.
Owner's Manual
The 2014 Chevrolet Captiva Sport owner's manual is an invaluable resource for all owners, providing comprehensive information on vehicle operation, maintenance schedules, and troubleshooting tips. It serves as a guide to help owners maximize their driving experience, ensuring the SUV remains in prime condition for years to come.
User manual download
The Chevrolet Captiva Sport owner manual for the 2014 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2014 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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